Committee Work
After committee creation, the committee will complete the following to make a recommendation to the Board:
- Build capacity of the committee through examination of scientifically based research that addresses best practices and pedagogy;
- Analyze district data (qualitative and quantitative) to gain understanding of the current reality and needs;
- Define NSD values based on scientifically based research and district data (including demographic, mobility, special populations, etc.);
- Post agendas, meeting notes, etc. on district website to update teachers, administrators and community;
- Create and use screener and rubric for selection of curricular materials;
- Negotiate with publisher(s) on cost and delivery of curricular materials;
- Vet curricular materials with technology instructional specialist, informational technology department, English language department, and special education department;
- Host multiple open houses for stakeholder (including but not limited to parents, teachers, community members) feedback;
- Select curricular materials using rubric and stakeholder feedback;
- Create the presentation on selected materials for the Board; and
- Present recommendation to Board.