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Board of Education
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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:
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Members
Laurie Burns (Co-chair)
Bethany Summers
(Co-chair)
Bill Maxwell
Dawn Sullivan
Daniella Ferguson
Tammy Smith
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Foster the development of students’
individual learning styles by:
Investigate the use of a new, more
detailed report card that would
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.
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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:
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Building Contract oversight
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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
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Members
Kevin Haycock (Chair)
Matt Moore
Melissa Norwicke
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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:
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Begin Development on a new
District 3-Year Technology Plan.
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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.
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Members
Sharon Harpster
(Chair)
Matt Moore
Sharon Mooney
Lisa Garrison
Kim Reber
Debbie Marchese

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Create an ongoing Professional Development Plan for all staff.
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Identify best practices for technology professional
development in an educational environment.
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Determine amount of professional development needed for new
programs, and for refresher training.
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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
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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
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Members
Matt Moore (Chair)
Bill Maxwell
Melissa Norwicke
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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
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