May+2012

** Curriculum Council Minutes ** ** May 2, 2012 **

**Members Present:** Nancy Alibrandi, Jacquey Blanchette, Bill Carozza, Steve Chamberlin, Mark Dickson, Chris Kelley, Dave Tilley **Also** **Present: Deidre Smith** **Place and Time**: MSS 3:15 - 4:15 **Minutes submitted by:** Nancy Alibrandi

** Items discussed: ** https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bx_xNs0ZXiYOC9jBe0dN8FP59erGJz8pb8JGpfyXApg/edit
 * Reading Task Force Update** - Deidre Smith
 * Deidre Smith reported on the progress of the Reading Task Force
 * A template similar to the one used for the High School competencies was developed:
 * Steve Chamberlin suggested that the 'Indicator' column (which currently has the Common Core Standards in it) be changed to 'Standard/Indicator.'
 * The 'I', 'D,' 'M' columns were included to encourage discussion about "Are we teaching this skill to mastery (which according to the Common Core Standards it should be), or are we just introducing or developing the skill?"
 * The Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment column will show what assessments we do (or don't have) to assess each standard
 * A Methodology column was included because they are currently conflicting philosophies among staff in the district for how reading and writing should be taught; need to have some consistent expectations and resources to guide instruction while respecting the knowledge of teachers


 * Math Task Force** - Steve Chamberlin


 * Assessment Committee** - Bill Carozza


 * Committee Changes for Next Year** - Nancy Alibrandi