Curriculum Council Minutes 01/25/22

2021-2022 Ida Curriculum Council Minutes

Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 8:15-10:15 a.m. 

High School, Room 103

Staff and Community Representatives Present:

*Elementary School:

*Elementary Parent Representative:

*Middle School: Audrey Hamm

*Middle School Parent Representative:

*High School: Gabe Giarmo, Caitlin Ryan

*High School Parent Representative:

*Administrators: Dave Eack, Lucy Becker, Stacy Maynard

*Board Member:Jamie Hunter

*Chairperson: Sarah Ash

 Ida Curriculum Council Minutes for January 25, 2022  

1.  District  

• Jean Foster is hosting monthly brainstorm meetings to network with PE/Health teachers. The next one is scheduled for January 26th at 7:15am. Please contact Jean Foster from the ISD for the virtual meeting link if you are interested.
• The next mental health roundtable will be later today on January 25, 2022. Our High School counselors plan to attend this virtually.
• The district Sexual Education Advisory Board has been meeting to review materials. Updated videos and curriculum will be proposed to the superintendent and board of education for approval. Instruction is being suggested for 5th grade boy and girl maturation lessons, 6th grade HIV instruction, and an updated video and PowerPoint for 8th grade HIV instruction. Public viewings of the proposed material will be held on January 27th at 9am and February 8th at 3:30pm.

2.  K-12 Communications: High School Topics

• Leadership update was given by Gabe Giarmo. There are two large leadership classes this semester, which is great. The classes will be beginning the opioid and pill initiative and in March begin spring planning. Many events such as a student/staff softball game, student carnival, and additional initiatives take place in the spring.
• Curriculum/Assessment Changes/Needs and/or Updates
  • Inspire Biology update was given. There will not be a pilot for this during the 2nd semester, instead the classroom teacher would rather have access to additional labs and web-based labs. We will investigate this further and update the proposal in the spring.
  • Welding textbook update was given. Books have been ordered and should arrive anytime. The welding classes will begin using the new book during the 2nd semester.
• Counselors are busy with schedule changes and following up with students who may have failed during the 1st semester. They will also be conducting class presentations in the coming weeks to begin planning for next year.
• The Cash Campaign is coming up. Students will have time to complete their FAFSA and apply for scholarships. There will also be an opportunity to win a scholarship for those who participate.
• Links are set up for the 2nd semester and have been meeting with Mrs. Becker.

3.   K-12 Communications: Middle School Topics

• Curriculum/Assessment Changes/Needs and/or Updates
  • Amplify Science pilot update was given. Teachers attended a webinar PD on Monday, January 17th t learn more about implementation. Materials have arrived and teachers will be starting to use the program for 2nd semester. The 6th grade science teacher was also interested in piloting a unit so an additional unit was ordered and will be piloted this semester as well. Student data and feedback will be collected and shared in the spring regarding this program.
  • English update – teachers have been working together on common rubrics, language, and materials. There is a need for an 8th grade writing curse next year due to a larger class size, a proposal will be coming at a future meeting.
• Math Counts – The Math Counts team will be competing in Woodhaven next week for an in-person competition. There will also be a virtual state approved competition after school on February 17th.
• Quiz Bowl has begun and there are two teams, a 5th/6th grade team and a 7th/8th grade team. Matches will be held over the next few months via Zoom.

4.  K-12 Communications: Elementary School Topics

• Curriculum/Assessment Changes/Needs and/or Updates
  • Michigan Cares Social Emotional pilot update was given. The school counselor plans to begin lessons next week with students. Teachers signed up for times for the lessons and they will be conducted as a whole class focusing on similar character strikes traits such as respect, how to be a friend, making mistakes, listening, and test taking skills.
• Big Ideas math pilot review will continue at upcoming staff meetings. NWEA and Title services data will be reviewed to see if the program meets our needs and to determine next steps.
• A vision for future fundraisers was shared at the last PTA meeting. Funds will be raised to improve the elementary school library.
• Book fair is coming up in February

5.  Technology Updates 

• Technology Committee update given by Stacy Maynard. The focus this year was being prepared in case a class or school had to quickly switch to virtual instruction. The next area of focus will be on digital citizenship instruction in all buildings. Suggestion was given to have the Digital Empowerment project come and give student presentations in the future.

6.  Parent Group Report

• Ida Public Schools, Parent Groups – no report given
  • Book Fair is coming up in February
  • PTA Crazy Sock Day is coming up for the Elementary School

7.  Upcoming Student Events

• Knabusch Math and Science Center is offering field trip opportunities for classes. Contact Nicole Shaughnessy if interested.
• Quiz Bowl – Season is getting started. We have teams in both the 5th/6th grade group and 7th/8th grade group.  Matches will be virtual during the school day.
• Possible Science Olympiad/STEM Virtual Challenge event through the ISD sometime this spring. More details will be shared when available.
• Young Authors Event – Will be virtual with author videos like last year. A coordinator and teacher timeline was just shared with coordinators and activities will begin in February.
• PSAT/SAT Test Prep will be offered again beginning February 7th. These sessions are held via Zoom from 3:30-4:30, please see the school counselors for more information.

8. Assessment Updates

• NWEA/STAR Reading, K-4 testing is almost finished. Data will be reviewed with MTSS teams, teachers, parents, and submitted to the state per state law. Testing took longer this winter due to quarantines and student absences.
• Spring 2022 testing information: (note longer test windows for most grade levels)
  • 3rd Grade M-Step
    • ELA-April 11th-May 6th
    • Math-April 11th-May 20th  
  • 4th, 6th, 7th Grade M-Step
    • ELA-April 11th-May 20th
    • Math-April 11th-May 20th
  • 5th Grade M-Step     
    • ELA-April 11th-May 20th
    • Math-April 11th-May 20th
    • Science-April 11th-May 20th
    • Social Studies-April 11th-May 20th
  • 8th Grade
    • PSAT 8-April 13th
    • Science M-Step-April 11th-May 20th
    • Social Studies M-Step-April 11th-May 20th
  • 9th Grade
    • PSAT 9-April 13th-19th (*tentatively April 14th)
  • 10th Grade
    • PSAT 10-April 13th-19th (*tentatively April 14th)
  • 11th Grade
    • SAT-April 13th
    • WorkKeys-April 14th
    • Science M-Step-April 11th-May 20th
    • Social Studies M-Step-April 11th-May 20th

9. Professional Development Opportunities

• Feedback from January 17th PD day has been positive. Many commented on liking the ability to have choices, ALICE training, and CPR.
• Next PD day is Monday, February 21st, this is a virtual PD day.
• Building Windows and Mirrors – 6 day series, November 10th-April 22nd through the Monroe ISD. You can sign up for trainings you are interested in, you do not need to attend all. You will receive a picture book for each session you attend.
• EdTech Leaders – Educational Technology Group, next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 15th from 4-5:30 p.m. at the ISD. SCECHs are available to those who attend.
• Technology PD – Google’s Digital Applied Skills Curriculum via Zoom January 27, 2022-4-5pm; Interactive Digital Tools via e-mail February 10, 2022; Google Sheets in person at the ISD February 10, 2022 8:30-3pm; Ditch that Textbook via email March 7th-10th, 2022; Digital Instructional Design Strategies via email April 18th-21st.
• Michigan School Testing Annual Conference-February 22nd-24th virtual
• Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference-March 4th-5th in Lansing
• Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference-March 11th-14th in Lansing
• MACUL Annual Conference-March 16th-18th in Grand Rapids
• Michigan Council for Social Studies Annual Conference-April 18th-21st virtual
• Always available: EduPaths and Michigan Virtual online professional learning. https://www.edupaths.org. www.michiganvirtual.org.  Free, self-paced courses, SCECHs are available for most courses

10. Future Meetings

• Next meeting March 24, 2022-8:15am in Room 103 in the High School.

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https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/monroeisd/

Adjournment 10:15