INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY – JANUARY 24, 2006

4:00 – 5:30 pm, Conference Room 204

MEETING MINUTES

Members and Guests Present: Dave Adams, Jacque Ellig, John Mangan, Lella Rose; Kerne Zerba, Tom Pollino, Lynn Torpy, Ann Reed, Ann Buswell, Jean Prochaska, Adrienne Nelson

1. Review R elate A bstinence P resentation for High Schools – from RELATE – Whatcom County Pregnancy Center

Tricia Huckaby, Whatcom County Pregnancy Center, brought the student materials for review and the changes made to the revised curriculum. Adrienne confirmed that oral sex is not addressed in the current curriculum.

Ann Buswell gave feedback from middle school health teachers on the curriculum. The introduction seemed more high school focused. Summary of feedback was the need to center the discussion on healthy relationships in the Marriage Game, rather that of marriage, and a several analogies and games seem questionable. We need to think about the balance of the message of the curriculum. Schools are free to make the choice whether the presentation will be offered at 7 th and/or 8 th grade. Changes include to remove “oral sex” references and those previously discussed.

Committee voted to approve the presentation with the agreed changes.

2. Book Reconsideration- Meely LaBauve , by Ken Scott

The ad hoc committee recommends placing the book in the high school collection.

Committee approves recommendation of the ad hoc committee.

3. Introduction to new DVD-Brian MacNevin

Brian presented information on the DVD Life's Greatest Miracle as a match for the Human 8 th grade curriculum on the human body. It runs 60 minutes and has several chapters The entire DVD is relevant for the curriculum. Possible objections may include birth scenes, woman's profile showing breasts, and a male ejacualtion. Ann Reed will have the prior approved video available at the department office in the basement.

Please fill out Form 1040NB-AV and Form 1040-S for the next meeting.

4. Cookbook consideration-Gigi Morganti and Nancy Wilmot

Committee approved the use of ServSafe Coursebook as Basic Instructional Text for Culinary Arts

5. Cognitive Tutor Presentation

Lynn Torpy gave a presentation and overview of the Bridges and Algebra component of Cognitive Tutor. Tests for bias and alignment with the curriculum has been completed by the Math Committee and by Carnegie Learning. Bridges will be available at the high schools and at Shuksan Middle School for students that are not yet at standard. Specific students are using the 250 licenses across the district. Access is also available at home or anywhere there is Internet access.

Committee approved the use of Cognitive Tutor in the district.