Board Agenda - November 07, 2006

j. New/sunset courses for 2007-08

Presenter: Jim Hirsch

Purpose: A - Request decision - closure required

Time: No time limit

Description:

A committee composed of building level and central office administrators reviewed all new course submissions for the 2007-2008 school year. Criteria used to select the proposed new courses included: student curricular and campus level course need, graduation requirements, scheduling options, student enrollment predictions, staffing, technology and facility requirements, staff development, budget requirements and impact of the 7 period day.

Committee members are as follows:
Jim Hirsch Associate Superintendent Technology and Academic Services
Jim Wussow Executive Director Curriculum and Instruction
Melanie Kelley Coordinator, Special Assignments
Sara Bonser Principal, Williams High School
Roxanne Burleson Principal, Vines High School
Glenda Wright Associate Principal, Plano East Sr. High School
Cyndy Pierson Associate Principal, Plano West Sr. High School
Sarah Watkins Associate Principal, Plano Sr. High School
Becky Wussow Director Human Resources
Jeff Bailey Area Assistant Superintendent
Patty Meyer Area Assistant Superintendent
Tom Salmon Area Assistant Superintendent
Mary Hewett Executive Director Instructional Technology
Paul Weaver Director Guidance and Counseling
Linda Madon Executive Director Business Services
Kathy Dry Student Records Manager
Larry Tucker Executive Director, Fine Arts and Special Academic Services

PROPOSED NEW COURSES: Please see the attached worksheet.

Recommendation:

Recommend approval of the proposed new courses and course changes.

Business Impact:

Refer to "Budget Implications" under each course listed on the worksheet.

Summary:

Appendix:

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