May 18 Curriculum Committee (ADA Compliant)

HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES

The Curriculum Committee of the Hollidaysburg Area School Board met Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in the Senior High Library.   Ms. Costanza called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m.

Attending in person were Mr. Snyder, Mr. Stephens, Ms. Costanza, Dr. Gildea, and Dr. Palazzi. Ms. Bilek participated virtually.

Discussion Topics included:

1.       Student Wellness Update
2.      Graduation Requirements:
·  27 credits
Communications (4)
Social Science (4)
Natural Science (4)
Mathematics (4)
Computer Science (1)
Health/Phys Ed (3)
Humanities (1)
Electives (6)

3.      Proposed Curriculum and Instruction Projects for 2022-2023

4.      Curriculum
· Shift thinking: Curriculum is a living, breathing document
· Chalk

5.      Elementary Update:  Math Series

6.      Goals
·  District Goals
·  Mandated Training
·  Building-Level
    1.  PD for curriculum writing and mapping
    2.  Blended Learning

The committee summarized the discussion topics and agreed on recommendations.

Ms. Costanza, Committee Chair, will present the report at the June 15, 2022 COW/Voting Meeting.

Additional Business:  Mr. Stephens suggested looking at a redesign of the concepts presented that could offset the cost of the curriculum re-write.  Dr. Gildea commented on Mr. Stephens’ suggestion and what Dr. Palazzi is working towards is addressing curriculum responsibilities within the normal teacher workday, mainly during in-service days.

Ms. Costanza asked for justification for the $30,000 curriculum rewrites.  Dr. Palazzi explained that some curriculum is outdated by as much as 10 years.  She suggested prioritizing the list for committee review.  Ms. Costanza suggested tabling the approval of Curriculum and Instruction Projects that are on the May 18, 2022 COW/Voting Meeting agenda.

Ms. Costanza declared the meeting adjourned at 5:56p.m.

Autumn D. Fiscus
Board Secretary