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Board Agenda - November 06, 2007

m. New Courses for 2008-2009

Presenter: Jim Hirsch/Dr. Jim Wussow

Purpose: A - Request decision - closure required

Time: 5 minutes

Description:

A committee composed of building level and central office administrators reviewed all new course submissions for the 2008-2009 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 Secondary Academic Services
Susan Modisette -Director Secondary Curriculum & Instruction
Becky Wussow -Director Human Resources
Mike Collinsworth -Area Assistant Superintendent - East Cluster
Roxanne Burleson -Area Assistant Superintendent - Central Cluster
Patty Meyer -Area Assistant Superintendent - West Cluster
Mary Hewett -Executive Director Instructional Technology
Paul Weaver- Director Counseling
Glenda Wright -Curriculum Principal - Plano East SHS
Tracy Franco- Curriculum Principal - Plano SHS
Cyndy Pierson -Curriculum Principal - Plano West SHS
Sarah Watkins- Principal - Vines High School
Stephanie Schmoker- Principal - Clark High School
Linda Madon -Executive Director Business Services
Kathy Dry -Student Records Manager
Jeff Bailey -Deputy Superintendent
Melanie Kelley -Coordinator Special Assignments

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:


Worksheet

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