Overview and Purpose

The Curriculum Committee considers and makes recommendations concerning the District’s broad policies of education and research. This committee reviews major areas of curriculum development, regular/special education services, pupil assessment, long-term program review and program revisions. Committee members consider the Board’s priorities in curriculum areas. The Committee reports its findings to the Board and suggests programs and policy modifications that may be appropriate in curriculum and program areas. New program activities undertaken by the district, the implementation of new curricula, or piloting of new programs are topics of particular interest. The Committee reviews research on the curriculum and program changes and reports its recommendations to the Board. The committee reviews proposals concerning student courses, ensure the Board’s familiarity with district educational programs, monitor achievements and cause the evaluation of education programs. The Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum are ex officio members of this committee.