Bd of Education

Staff

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The Education Committee is responsible for the instructional plan, student achievement (including Gifted & Talented), and curriculum reviews. They review school-wide test results and strategies, as well as the CSA observation, and placement reviews for tenure.
     For 2009 this committee is focused on the following goals:

• Continue revisiting curriculum on a rotating basis and upgrade textbooks and supplies to the highest level.

  • Re-evaluate the current World Language program with the intent to improve students’ fluency and comprehension

Members

Laurie Burns (Co-chair)
Bethany Summers (Co-chair)
Bill Maxwell
Dawn Sullivan
Daniella Ferguson
Tammy Smith

Foster the development of students’ individual learning styles by:

• reinstating the study skills workshops for parents

Investigate the use of a new, more detailed report card that would

• be a skills mastery assessment

Emphasize the importance of maintaining the SAGE program and expanding it to students at all grade levels

To create a curriculum that includes ample opportunities for students to practice critical life skills such as leadership, problem solving, risk taking, decision making, and effective written and verbal communication.

• Provide teachers with appropriate means and education to achieve these goals

The Facilities Committee is responsible for our Long Range Facilities Plan, as well as the overall maintenance, quality testing, and safety of our building. They also review all bids and contracts for facility issues, and provide oversight for any school construction.
     For 2009 this committee is focused on the following goals:

• Building Contract oversight

• Build a permanent addition to the existing facility to replace the temporary classrooms and meet the educational needs of Knowlton Township Elementary School and the community

Members

Kevin Haycock (Chair)
Matt Moore
Melissa Norwicke

• The district will provide a secure building and playground by implementing preventive measures

  • Biannual inspection team comprised of parents and staff to identify, prioritize, and make recommendations to the BOE

  • Consider doorbells or buzzers/ cameras at doors

This ad-hoc committee was established to implement the current District 3-Year Technology Plan. Our focus is to determine ongoing upgrade and maintenance schedules and establish a more centralized approach to technology decision-making.
     For 2009 this committee is focused on the following goals:

• Begin Development on a new District 3-Year Technology Plan.

• Develop processes for the identification, procurement, and deployment of software. Leverage staff, and other stakeholder (i.e., county coordinator, parents, local businesses) input whenever possible. Determine ongoing upgrade and maintenance schedule.

Members

Sharon Harpster (Chair)
Matt Moore
Sharon Mooney
Lisa Garrison
Kim Reber
Debbie Marchese

Create an ongoing Professional Development Plan for all staff.

• Identify best practices for technology professional development in an educational environment.

• Determine amount of professional development needed for new programs, and for refresher training.

• Develop specific plans for educational software used as adjuncts to other media, as well as opportunities for stand-alone technology based learning opportunities.

Develop specific plans for administrative software development and deployment

     The Negotiations Committee has successfully negotiated a new Memorandum of Agreement with the KTEA covering the years 2010-2012. As part of that agreement this committee will also serve as the BOE’s representatives in a new Sick Bank Committee jointly managed with 3 KTEA representatives. It continues its responsibilities for the oversight of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Knowlton Township Education Association, and for the review and salary recommendations of all administrative contracts.

Members

Matt Moore (Chair)
Bill Maxwell
Melissa Norwicke

     The Executive Committee is responsible for coordinating resources and budgets across the Facility, Education, Technology and Community Relations Committees. Additionally, the members of this committee act as a sounding board for administration and will serve as a Liaison Committee meeting directly with KTEA staff to improve Board /  Union planning and relations.

Members

Matt Moore (Chair)
Kevin Haycock
Bethany Summers
Laurie Burns