Nichols School – District Office Board Room

Committee Members Present: Bill Bland, Kathy Bultman, Cathy Gilmore-Nelson, Phil McDade

Committee Member Absent: Tim O’Connor

Also Present: Linda Alexander, Barb Berg, Jacques Besant, Bill Breisch, Sue Carr, Mike DuPlayee, Tracy Ellingson, Doug Evans, Connie Haessly, Dave Kinsler, John Kitslaar, Barb Koykkar, Pamela Kolb, Nancy Kugle, Kevin Mikelbank, Mary Possin, Kathy Sanders, Ann Schroeder, Gary Schumacher, Renee Tennant

I. Call to Order –Kathy Bultman, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.

II. Declaration of Public Notice – Bill Breisch confirmed that public notice had been declared for the meeting.

III. Public Appearances – There were three public appearances:

1. Cheryl Caruso, MGHS Spanish Teacher

2. Beverly Fuller, MGHS Spanish Teacher

3. Kristine Wollermann, WMS Spanish Teacher

IV. Approval of the Minutes from the February 18, 2004 – Kathy Bultman moved to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2004 meeting. Phil McDade seconded. The minutes were approved as distributed.

V-VI. Report from Collaborative Release Time Committee – Ann Schroeder summarized the committee’s activities and report. She added that a written handout was provided to Curriculum Committee members with their agenda packet. The following staff participated in the presentation: Benefits–Nancy Kugle, Linda Alexander; AB395–Kathy Sanders; Proposal A–Connie Haessly; Proposal B–Renee Tennant; Proposal C–Barb Berg.

All three proposals were discussed in detail. The Collaborative Release Time (CRT) Committee would like to see the plan implemented next year. Bill Breisch reported he has discussed the proposal with Steve Wendorff and that the MGEA supports the idea of collaborative planning time. Kathy Bultman moved to advance Proposal B to the Board for their approval. She added that some flexibility in the number of days be granted to the Collaborative Release Time Committee. Phil McDade seconded. Motion passed. The CRT Committee will work on the necessary steps to secure a waiver from DPI.

VII. Presentation and Possible Approval of New Course Offerings at Winnequah Middle School – Patti McGinnis – Patii distributed a written handout of Course Proposals for 2004-2005. The following staff presented an overview of the proposed 8 week course: Dave Kinsler, Pamela Kolb - Family & Consumer Technology Sciences (FACTS); Kevin Mikelbank – Physical Education/Health; Jacques Besant – Reading; Doug Evans - Quest (Pilot for 1 year). Discussion was held. Dave Kinsler added that as both a teacher and parent in the district, he feels that the students will benefit from the course changes. Gary Schumacher congratulated staff on their willingness to work creatively to revise schedules and classes. Phil McDade moved to approve the courses as outlined and to forward them to the Board for their approval. Bill Bland seconded. Motion passed. Discussion was held on foreign language courses. No action was taken.

VIII. Director of Instruction Report – This item was not discussed due to time constraints.

IX. Other Agenda Items – There were no other agenda items.

X. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting – The next Curriculum Committee meeting will be held April 21, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.

XI. Adjournment – Kathy Bultman moved to adjourn the meeting. Bill Bland seconded. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Recorded by – Kim Hallock