Curriculum Committee

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, November 20, 2023, 5:30 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
LGI Room #241 / Park in Rear of Building and Enter at Door #13

 Agenda

I.               Call Meeting to Order                                NICOLE WILSON

II.            Purpose of Meeting:

A.    Review of Curricular Area in Cycle Year 1 (Planning Year 2028-2029 / Budget Year 2029-2030)

III.          Review of the Goals/Objectives of Year 1 of the Curriculum Development Cycle

IV.          Introduction of Staff / Presentation of Curricular Areas

A.    Science (K-6)

·       Curriculum Leader – Sara Stark / Administrators – Dr. Fissel & Ashlie Rittle

B.    Science (7-8)

·       Curriculum Leader – Stephen Hersh / Administrator – Dr. Intrieri

C.    Science (9-12)

·       Curriculum Leader – Catrina Frey / Administrator – Christian Ehrhart

D.    English Language Arts (K-6)

·       Curriculum Leaders – Amy Fisher & Amy Fawks / Administrators – Kelly Peake & Julie Janusz

E.    English Language Arts (7-8)

·       Curriculum Leader – Korie Lain / Administrator – Phalon Mallory

F.     English Language Arts (9-12)

·       Curriculum Leader – Amanda Grant / Administrator – Christian Ehrhart

V.             Consider Next Steps / Next Meeting

A.    December 11, 2023

VI.          Curriculum Materials on Display

A.    Available for review through Tuesday, November 21, 2023

VII.        Adjourn Meeting

SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS 
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 

DATE/TIME of MEETING: November 20, 2023 @ 5:30 PM 

LOCATION of MEETING: Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA 

The following School Directors were in attendance: Karen Baum, Doug Stein, Dave Trettel (left at 5:50 pm) 

The following from Spring Grove Area School District were in attendance: Dr. Steve Guadagnino, Assistant Superintendent, Suzanne Sterner, Board Recording Secretary 

A Curriculum Committee meeting of the Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors was held on Monday, November 20, 2023. Karen Baum called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. 

Purpose of Meeting: 

Dr. Guadagnino stated the purpose of the meeting was to review curricular areas in cycle year 1 (planning 2028-2029, budget 2029-2030) and referred to the Curriculum Development Cycle previously shared. 

Introduction of Staff / Presentation of Curricular Area 

a. Science (K-6): Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Sara Starck, Curriculum Leader, and Dr. Fissel and Ashlie Rittle, supervising administrators. Starck shared a presentation that reflected the adoption of new curriculum following completion of cycle year six during 2022-2023 and new standards that will take effect in the 2024-2025 school year. Courses offered now include implementation of PA’s adoption of the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and STEELS Standards. 

b. Science (7-8): Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Stephen Hersh, Curriculum Leader, and Dr. Intrieri, supervising administrator. Hersh shared a presentation that included curriculum offerings and daily allotted time for students’ daily schedules. Grade 8 is a PSSA testing year, and Hersh noted that teachers’ focus, and teaching materials have expanded with the new PA Standards. 

c. Science (9-12): Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Catrina Frey, Curriculum Leader, and Mr. Ehrhart, supervising administrator. Frey shared a presentation that included an overview of the courses and curriculum offered to students at the high school level, instructional strategies, and materials and resources utilized. 

d. English Language Arts (K-6): Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Amy Fisher and Amy Fawks, Curriculum Leaders, and Mrs. Janusz and Mrs. Peake, supervising administrators. Fisher and Fawks presented a PowerPoint that included an overview of K-6 course offerings and the specific standards covered at each of the grade levels. Baum recognized the Department’s concentrated efforts to collaborate regarding lesson plans. 

e. English Language Arts (7-8): Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Korie Lain, Curriculum Leader, and Mrs. Mallory, supervising administrator. Lain shared a presentation outlining the courses offered in grades 7-8, scope and sequence of courses by marking period, and other similar items presented in earlier presentations. Lain noted the collaboration as a department at the middle school level that includes navigating students with the ethics and use of AI. She also credited the department for the significant PVAAS growth at the 7-8 level from the 2021-22 to 2022-23 school year. 

f. English Language Arts (9-12): Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Amanda Grant, Curriculum Leader, and Mr. Ehrhart, supervising administrator at the high school level. Grant shared a presentation that included a myriad of course offerings and electives available for students. Resources are generally the same as those used at the K-8 level, with materials reinforcing curricular changes approved during the 2022-2023 school year. 

Consider Next Steps / Next Meeting: 

Baum and Stein thanked all presenters and noted that their efforts contribute to board members’ decision-making process. Guadagnino also thanked presenters and stated that the meeting tentatively scheduled for December 11th is now postponed. He will present information to Mrs. Wilson, Curriculum Committee Chair and discuss opportunities for a follow up meeting in January 2024. 

The meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM. 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: Suzanne E. Sterner, Board Recording Secretary 

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, November 6, 2023, 5:30 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
LGI Room #242 / Park in Rear of Building and Enter at Door #15

 Agenda

I.                Call Meeting to Order                                                          NICOLE WILSON

II.             Purpose of Meeting:

A.    Review of Curricular Area in Cycle Year 3 (Planning Year 2026-2027 / Budget Year 2027-2028)

III.           Review of the Goals/Objectives of Year 3 of the Curriculum Development Cycle

IV.           Introduction of Staff / Presentation of Curricular Areas

A.    Mathematics (9-12)

1.     Curriculum Leader – Melissa Grim

2.     Administrator – Christian Ehrhart

B.    Mathematics (7-8)

1.     Curriculum Leader – Tim Guy

2.     Administrator – Dr. Intrieri

C.    Mathematics (K-6)

1.     Curriculum Leaders – Jessica Gibble & Anne Shaffer

2.     Administrators – Kelly Peake & Ashley Rittle

V.              Schedule for Upcoming Curricular Presentations

A.    November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science  (No scheduled curriculum review, year 2)

B.    December 11^th – Next Steps

VI.           Next Meeting: November 20, 2023

VII.         Adjourn Meeting

SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

DATE/TIME of MEETING:    November 6, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

LOCATION of MEETING:    Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA

The following School Directors were in attendance:  Karen Baum, Doug Stein, Dave Trettel

The following from Spring Grove Area School District were in attendance:  Dr. George W. Ioannidis, Superintendent, Dr. Steve Guadagnino, Assistant Superintendent, Suzanne Sterner, Board Recording Secretary

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A Curriculum Committee meeting of the Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors was held on Monday, November 6, 2023.  Karen Baum called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

Purpose of Meeting:

Dr. Guadagnino stated the purpose of the meeting was to review curricular areas in year 3 (planning 2026-2027, budget 2027-2028) and referred to the Curriculum Development Cycle previously shared. 

Introduction of Staff / Presentation of Curricular Area – Mathematics

A.      9-12:  Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Melissa Grim, Curriculum Leader at the High School, and Christian Ehrhart, administrator.  Grim shared a slide presentation that outlined courses offered at the high school level, instructional strategies and resources, assessments, and successes and challenges. 

B.     7-8: Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Tim Guy, Middle School Curriculum Leader, and Dr. Intrieri, administrator.  Guy shared several slides reviewing areas similar to the preceding high school presentation. He noted that by the time a student reaches graduation, they have received 4 credits of math, typically completing algebra and geometry.  As veteran math teachers retire there is a corresponding institutional loss, however, incoming teacher-created math materials are vetted for consistency by using common storage locations for grade level collaboration.  Additionally, common assessments are given with continual examination of scoring results.

C.      K-6:  Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Jessica Gibble and Anne Shaffer, K-6 Curriculum Leaders, and Kelly Peake and Ashlie Rittle, administrators.  Gibble and Shaffer shared a slide presentation that listed the number of teachers and time allocated for math classes, instructional strategies, and materials/textbooks used at the K-6 level.  Shaffer highlighted Spring Grove’s higher PSSA testing score averages among York County districts.  Collaboration among teachers through the use of Professional Learning Time (PLT) has been a benefit in addition to a central housing location for consistency.  Baum questioned the usefulness of textbooks purchased in 2007.  Shaffer noted they no longer align to testing, and the collaboration piece is going to be helpful when considering purchases of resources and materials down the road.

Schedule for Upcoming Curricular Presentations

Guadagnino thanked presenters and confirmed the schedule for the remaining presentation and potential summary meeting:

A.      November 20^th – Year 1 – English Language Arts & Science (note: currently no curricular areas in year 2)

B.     December 11^th – TBD

Next Meeting:

The next meeting is scheduled for November 20.  Meeting adjourned at 6:13 PM.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:   Suzanne E. Sterner, Board Recording Secretary

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 30, 2023, 5:30 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA

LGI Room #242 / Park in Rear of Building and Enter at Door #15

 Agenda

I.                 Call Meeting to Order             NICOLE WILSON

II.              Purpose of Meeting:

A.    Review of Curricular Areas in Year 4 (Planning 2025-2026 / Budget 2026-2027)

1.      STEM (Technology)

2.      World Languages

3.      Art

4.      Business Education / Career Education / Work

III.           Review of the Goals/Objectives of Year 4 of the Curriculum Development Cycle

IV.            Introduction of Staff / Presentation of Curricular Areas

A.    STEM (Technology)

1.      Curriculum Leaders – Clint Walters (7-8) & Steve Richards, Joe Sokolovich (9-12)

2.      Administrators – Dr. Intrieri & Dr. Dietrich

B.    World Languages

1.      Curriculum Leaders – Jill Trimmer (7-8) & Abbie Sechrist (9-12)

2.      Administrators – Dr. Intrieri & Elysia Ehrich

C.    Art

1.      Department Chair – Troy Smith

2.      Administrator – Michael Snell

D.    Business Ed / Career Ed / Work

1.      Curriculum Leader – Nicole Riser (9-12)

2.      Administrator – Michael Snell

V.               Schedule for Upcoming Curricular Presentations

A.    November 6^th – Year 3 - Mathematics

B.    November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science

C.    December 11^th – Next Steps

VI.            Next Meeting: November 6, 2023

VII.         Adjourn Meeting

SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

DATE/TIME of MEETING:    October 30, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

LOCATION of MEETING:     Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA

The following School Directors were in attendance:  Karen Baum, Doug Stein, Dave Trettel, Nicole Wilson

The following from Spring Grove Area School District were in attendance:  Dr. George W. Ioannidis, Superintendent, Dr. Steve Guadagnino, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Ludwig, Director of Pupil Services

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A Curriculum Committee meeting of the Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors was held on Monday, October 30, 2023.  Nicole Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

Purpose of Meeting:

Dr. Guadagnino stated the purpose of the meeting was to review curricular areas in year 4 (planning 2025-2026, budget 2026-2027) and referred to the Curriculum Development Cycle previously shared.  Presentations this evening will include a summary of the respective analyzed curricular area, audit, mapped curriculum, and strategies and plans for the re-write year.

Introduction of Staff / Presentation of Curricular reas

a.      STEM (Technology) 7-8, 9-12

Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Clint Walters, 7-8 Curriculum Leader, and Joe Sokolovich, 9-12 Curriculum Co-leader. Steve Richards, also 9-12 Co-leader, was not in attendance.  Drs. Joe Intrieri and Dave Dietrich serve as administrators.  A slide presentation was shared outlining STEM program opportunities for students at the secondary level, including an overview of the AOPA Program offered at the high school.

b.     World Languages 7-8

Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Jill Trimmer, Curriculum Leader, and announced Dr. Intrieri serves as administrator.  Trimmer shared a slide presentation.

c.      World Languages 9-12

Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Abbie Sechrist, Curriculum Leader, and Elysia Ehrich, administrator, who shared a slide presentation.  Sechrist shared information related to German and Spanish electives for students at the high school level and gave an overview of instructional strategies and assessments provided with the courses.

d.     Art

Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Troy Smith, Department Chair, and Michael Snell, administrator, who shared a slide presentation.  Smith discussed the department’s curriculum and general lesson planning for K-12 classes.

e.      Business Ed / Career Ed / Work 9-12

Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Nicole Riser, Curriculum Leader, and Michael Snell, administrator, who shared a slide presentation.  Riser presented benefits and outcomes of business, career, and accounting course options for students at the high school level.

Schedule for Upcoming Curricular Presentations

Guadagnino thanked presenters and confirmed the schedule for future presentations, continuing to follow the planning cycle in reverse order:

a.      November 6^th – Year 3 – Mathematics

b.      November 20^th – Year 1 – English Language Arts & Science

c.      December 11^th – TBD

Next Meeting:

The next meeting is scheduled for November 6.  Meeting adjourned at 6:39 PM.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:

Suzanne E. Sterner, Board Recording Secretary

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 16, 2023, 5:30 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
LGI Room #242 / Park in Rear of Building and Enter at Door #15

 Agenda

I.               Call Meeting to Order                                NICOLE WILSON

II.            Purpose of Meeting:

a.    Review of Curricular Areas in Year 5 (Planning 2024-2025 / Budget 2025-2026)

1.     Social Studies

2.     Counseling

3.     Music

4.     Family Consumer Science (FCS)

III.          Review of the Goals/Objectives of Year 5 of the Curriculum Development Cycle

IV.          Introduction of Staff / Presentation of Curricular Areas

a.    Social Studies

1.     Curriculum Leaders – Derrick Roy (K-6), Tom Trone (7,8), Kathleen Krall (9-12)

2.     Administrators – Craig Seelye, Phalon Mallory, Dr. Dave Dietrich

b.    Counseling

1.     Department Co-Chairs – Jennifer Dugan, Carrie Schmoyer

2.     Administrator – Dr. Michelle Ludwig

c.    Music

1.     Department Chair – Tim Bupp

2.     Administrator – Craig Seelye

d.    FCS

1.     Administrator – Elysia Ehrich

V.             Schedule for Upcoming Curricular Presentations

a.    October 30^th – Year 4 - Art, Business, World Language, STEM

b.    November 6^th – Year 3 - Mathematics

c.    November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science

d.    December 11^th – TBD

VI.          Next Meeting: October 30, 2023

VII.        Adjourn Meeting

SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

 

DATE/TIME of MEETING:    October 16, 2023 @ 5:30 PM 

LOCATION of MEETING:    Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA

The following School Directors were in attendance:  Karen Baum, Doug Stein, Nicole Wilson

The following from Spring Grove Area School District were in attendance:  Dr. George W. Ioannidis, Superintendent, Dr. Steve Guadagnino, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Ludwig, Director of Pupil Services, Suzanne Sterner, Board Recording Secretary 

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A Curriculum Committee meeting of the Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors was held on Monday, October 16, 2023.  Nicole Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

Purpose of Meeting:

Dr. Guadagnino stated the purpose of the meeting was to review curricular areas in year 5 (2024-2025) and referred to the Curriculum Development Cycle previous shared.  Presentations this evening will include a summary of analyzed curricular area, audit, mapped curriculum, and strategies and plans for the re-write year.

Introduction of Staff / Presentation of Curricular Areas

a.     Social Studies / K-6

Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Derrick Roy, Curriculum Leader, and Craig Seelye and Ben Louey, administrators.  Roy shared a slide presentation and noted that as the student grade level increases, so does the amount of time.

Wilson questioned how we measure consistency across elementary levels.  Roy stated that although varying materials are used, the requirements and instructional scope and sequence/pacing guides remain the same.  Resources are available in a common location (Schoology/O365) across the district for easy access by teachers.

b.     Social Studies / 7-8

Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Tom Trone, Curriculum Leader, and Phalon Mallory, administrator.  Trone shared a presentation that included major topics and concepts, scope and sequence of learning by marking period, and instructional strategies and assessments by grade.  All teachers have access to the same materials, housed in a common place. 

Wilson questioned if the increase in online learning and the use of iPads is helpful.  Trone stated that the use of technology has not changed the instruction, and student time with the classroom teacher remains most important.  Mallory noted there is a good balance between in-person classroom collaboration with the teacher and online options. With civic engagement at the forefront, Trone stated that a full year of social studies instruction to 7^th graders would be beneficial. 

c.      Social Studies / 9-12

Guadagnino introduced Kathy Krall, Curriculum Leader, and David Dietrich, administrator.  Krall shared a presentation and stated that results of a survey will likely show that Spring Grove offers more at the 9-12 grade level when compared to other York County school districts.  There is collaboration among teachers in addition to a common-place storehouse for materials.  Wilson questioned and Krall confirmed that electives always fill up quickly.  There are considerations underway to rotate opportunities for those classes. 

d.     Counseling

Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Carrie Schmoyer and Jennifer Dugan, Department Chairs, and Dr. Michelle Ludwig, administrator.  Schmoyer and Dugan shared a presentation that summarized the Department’s emphasis and focus on the whole child by providing support to the students, their families, and staff in respective buildings as they interact with students. 

e.      Music

Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Tim Bupp, Department Chair, and Craig Seelye, administrator.  Bupp shared a presentation and noted that as the grade level increases, student opportunities also increase.  Music classes are an elective at the high school.  One of the challenges is the tight scheduling for teachers as the department continues to offer as much as possible to students. 

f.      Family Consumer Science (FCS)

Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Elysia Ehrich, administrator, and the department’s instructor, Diana Tufano.  Ehrich shared a presentation and noted a highlight has been to witness organic relationship-building among students and staff members from the Autistic Support classrooms and general education classes through FCS programs. 

Schedule for Upcoming Curricular Presentations

Guadagnino thanked presenters and confirmed the schedule for future presentations, continuing to follow the planning cycle in reverse order:

a.      October 30^th – Year 4 - Art, Business, World Language, STEM

b.     November 6^th – Year 3 - Mathematics

c.      November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science

d.     December 11^th – TBD

Next Meeting:

Dr. Ioannidis thanked Guadagnino, Board members, department chairs, curriculum leaders, administrators, and all who were in attendance.  He noted the next meeting is scheduled for October 30.  Meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:

Suzanne E. Sterner, Board Recording Secretary

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 2, 2023, 5:30 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
LGI Room #242 / Park in Rear of Building and Enter at Door #15

Agenda

I.                Call Meeting to Order             NICOLE WILSON

II.              Purpose of Meeting:

 a.      Review of Curricular Areas in Year 6 (2023-2024)

• PE/Wellness
• Library

III.           Review of the Goals/Objectives of Year 6 of the Curriculum Development Cycle

IV.            Introduction of Staff

a.      PE/Wellness:

• Department Chair, Tony Miller
• Administrator – Michael Snell

b.      Library:

• Department Chairs, Mary Kauffman / Melissa Sneeringer
• Administrator – Ben Louey

V.               Presentation of Curricular Areas

a.      PE/Wellness

b.      Library

VI.            Schedule for Upcoming Curricular Presentations

a.      October 16^th – Year 5 - Social Studies, Music, Counseling, & FCS

b.      October 30^th – Year 4 - Art, Business, World Language, STEM

c.      November 6^th – Year 3 - Mathematics

d.      November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science

e.      December 11^th – TBD

VII.         Next Meeting: October 16, 2023

VIII.      Adjourn Meeting

SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

DATE/TIME of MEETING:    October 2, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

LOCATION of MEETING:    Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA

The following School Directors were in attendance:  Karen Baum, Doug Stein (via Zoom), Nicole Wilson

The following from Spring Grove Area School District were in attendance:  Dr. George W. Ioannidis, Superintendent, Dr. Steve Guadagnino, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Ludwig, Director of Pupil Services, Suzanne Sterner, Board Recording Secretary 

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A Curriculum Committee meeting of the Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors was held on Monday, October 2, 2023.  Nicole Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

Purpose of Meeting:

Dr. Ioannidis stated the purpose of the meeting was to review curricular areas in year 6 (2023-2024), as outlined during the September 18^th meeting:  PE/Wellness and Library.

Introduction of Staff / Presentation of Curricular Areas

a.      PE/Wellness

Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Tony Miller, Department Chair, and Michael Snell, Administrator.  Mr. Miller shared a slide presentation with Board Committee members and meeting attendees.  Miller stated that the department considers grant opportunities and fundraising as additional means to generate revenue for programs.  Additional department attendees included Jen Whalen, Vicki Bortner, Nikki Colucci, and Lexi Andrews.

b.     Library

Dr. Guadagnino welcomed and introduced Melissa Sneeringer, Department Co-Chair, and Ben Louey, Administrator.  Mary Kauffman, Department Co-Chair, is currently on leave and was not present at the meeting.  Mrs. Sneeringer shared a slide presentation and stated that the department regularly reviews and evaluates books housed in libraries K-12.

Schedule for Upcoming Curricular Presentations

Dr. Guadagnino thanked presenters and confirmed the layout for this evening’s slide content will be used for future presentations following the planning cycle in reverse order:

a.      October 16^th – Year 5 - Social Studies, Music, Counseling, & FCS

b.     October 30^th – Year 4 - Art, Business, World Language, STEM

c.      November 6^th – Year 3 - Mathematics

d.     November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science

e.      December 11^th – TBD

Next Meeting:

Dr. Ioannidis thanked Guadagnino, Board members, department chairs, administrators, and all who were in attendance.  He noted the next meeting is scheduled for October 16.  Meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:  Suzanne E. Sterner, Board Recording Secretary

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, September 18, 2023, 5:30 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
LGI Room #242 / Park in Rear of Building and Enter at Door #15

Agenda

I.             Call Meeting to Order                                KAREN BAUM

II.            Review the Plan for the Committee – Purpose and Goals

III.          Introduction of Staff – Curriculum Leaders, Department Heads, & Supervising

a.     Administrators – Chart

IV.          Overview of Curriculum Review / Writing Process

a.     Key Vocabulary

b.     Curriculum Handbook

c.     History / Cycle Chart

d.     Format

1)    Course Overview

2)    Planned Course

3)    Curriculum Maps

e.     Budget Process

V.           Current Curriculum (as of September 2023) - SGASD website

VI.          Schedule for Curricular Presentations & Format

a.     September 18^th – Overview

b.     October 2^nd – Year 6 - PE/Wellness & Library

c.     October 16^th – Year 5 - Social Studies, Music, Counseling, & FCS

d.     October 30^th – Year 4 - Art, Business, World Language, STEM

e.     November 6^th – Year 3 - Mathematics

f.      November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science

g.     December 11^th – TBD

VII.        Next Meeting: October 2, 2023

VIII.      Adjourn Meeting 

SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

DATE/TIME of MEETING:   September 18, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

LOCATION of MEETING:    Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA

The following School Directors were in attendance:  Karen Baum, Doug Stein, Dave Trettel, Nicole Wilson (via Zoom)

The following Spring Grove Area School District were in attendance:  Dr. George W. Ioannidis, Superintendent, Dr. Steve Guadagnino, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Ludwig, Director of Pupil Services, Suzanne Sterner, Board Recording Secretary 

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A Curriculum Committee meeting of the Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors was held on Monday, September 18, 2023.  Karen Baum called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

Review the Plan for the Committee

Dr. Ioannidis stated that the purpose for scheduling this and a series of follow-up Curriculum Committee meetings is to provide an overview of the six-year cyclical process for reviewing and rewriting existing curriculum, ensuring that the District remains current with State and National standards. 

Introduction of Staff

Dr. Guadagnino shared a chart of assigned curriculum leaders, department heads, and supervising administrators, most of whom were present in the audience.

Overview of Curriculum Review / Writing Process

The following items were presented with a brief explanation:

a.      Key Vocabulary

b.     Curriculum Handbook

c.      History / Cycle Chart

In 2011-2014, the curriculum review cycle years were frozen due to budget-related concerns.  By 2020, all subjects were unfrozen and back on a cyclical review. In 2020-2022 due to COVID-19, subjects were again frozen.  The District, again, resumed its six-year cycle in 2022-2023.

d.     Format

1)     Course Overview

2)     Planned Course

3)     Curriculum Maps

e.      Budget Process

Following the review and rewrite process, recommended textbooks, materials and/or resources are presented to the School Board for approval.  Typically, $300,000 is budgeted each year.

Current Curriculum

Guadagnino shared that all K-12 curriculum, as of September 2023, is housed on the SGASD website.

Scheduled Curriculum Committee Meetings / Presentation Format

Guadagnino will work with staff and administrators as they prepare presentations according to the following schedule, and provided items for consideration:

a.      October 2^nd – Year 6 - PE/Wellness & Library

b.     October 16^th – Year 5 - Social Studies, Music, Counseling, & FCS

c.      October 30^th – Year 4 - Art, Business, World Language, STEM

d.     November 6^th – Year 3 - Mathematics

e.      November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science

f.      December 11^th – TBD

Dr. Ioannidis thanked Guadagnino, Board members, and all who were in attendance.  The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:

Suzanne E. Sterner, Board Recording Secretary