Summer+Curriculum+Timeline

SUMMER CURRICULUM TIMELINE  __Week before April Vacation__ Leadership Team determines funds available for Summer Curriculum (from district budget and/or grants); determines priority areas for use with the following guidelines in mind: 1. The project should impact a large number of students. 2. The project should support new and innovative course work. 3. The project should support the integration of staff with new assignments. 4. The project should support exiting committee work. 5. The project should support district initiatives. 

__Last week of April/First week of May__ Paperwork to staff

__Second Friday in May__ Proposals due in to principals

__Third week of May__ Proposals organized into spreadsheet (Michelle Clark?) and reviewed by Leadership Team

__First Wednesday of June__ Curriculum Council is given information organized by schools with Project Names; Description; and Number of People Involved; makes recommendations to Leadership Team


 * Project Name || Description || Number of People ||
 * Art Curriculum || Develop new preschool art curriculum. Develop integrated art program with grade level teachers || 16 ||

__Second Week in June or Next Leadership Team Meetin__g Leadership gives final approval; notifies and gives staff paperwork to be filled out in order to receive payment when project is completed (It is recommended that meeting dates for summer curriculum be coordinated with other staff members before they leave for the summer).

__Week before school starts__ All forms must be submitted for staff to receive payment.

__First Curriculum Council Meeting (September or October)__ Review of work accomplished during summer.