Purpose

The purpose of the K-5 Instructional Organization Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of Education as to whether the school district should reorganize its current structure for instruction in grades K-5. The primary consideration of the committee is to determine if a more efficient, effective, and consistent delivery of program instruction can be found. This should include a study regarding the balancing of class sizes in order to provide equity.

Time Frame

The first meeting of the Advisory Committee will be held on June 22, 2004, at 7:00 PM in the Middle School Cafeteria. A recommendation to the Board of Education should be made by December 12, 2004.

Appointment of Committee Members

Committee members are sought who are open minded and willing to explore all options. Voting committee members may include, but shall not be limited to, the following persons:

1. Teachers employed by the district representing all grade levels and disciplines and up to two administrators

2. Parents of children who attend school in the district ~ representatives from all

four elementary schools are to be included

3. Community residents not employed by the district who do not have children in our schools

Ideally, each of the above groups will comprise one-third of the total voting members.

Activities of the Advisory Committee

Activities should include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Meet with the Facilities Advisory Committee to examine current census reports and plans for residential development in order to determine classroom needs for future enrollments.

2. Analyze as many planning options as possible, including:

~ continuing with current kindergarten and elementary grade programs

~ full day kindergarten

~ grade level centers

~ closing an elementary school

~ re-districting of current K-5 student population to balance class sizes

~ any other planning options that may be discussed

3. Review current research on all planning options under consideration.

4. Study classroom, transportation, and operations and maintenance needs evolving from current and future requirements for all instructional designs considered.

5. Recommend proposals to the Board of Education by December 12, 2004.

6. Upon acceptance of a proposal by the Board, assist in the development of community acceptance.

Tasks and Responsibilities of the Committee

Public Hearing

The Advisory Committee must hold at least one public hearing prior to submitting its recommendation to the Board of Education.

May 21, 2004

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