March 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Committee on American Civics Meeting
| Minutes |
|---|
|
1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Rationale:
Mission Statement: A copy of the open meetings law is posted on the wall of the Board Room and is available to the public. |
|
2. Open Hearing
Discussion:
Hearing was opened at 5:01 PM by Mr. Kyle Fornoff.
|
|
2.1. Overview of SS 79-724.
Rationale:
Mrs. Richeson will provide insight on how the district addresses the components of SS 79-724 throughout the year.
Discussion:
Mrs. Richeson presented the attached Committee on American Civics Report.
Links:
|
|
2.2. Public Comment
Rationale:
Public Comment will be received for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations of taxpayers relating to § 79-724 - Committee on American Civics.
Discussion:
There were no community members present to address the board.
Links:
|
|
2.3. Committee on American Civics
As members of the Board of Education Committee on American Civics of the Gothenburg School District, we have completed the duties cited in Nebraska State Statue 79-724 as set forth in 79-724 with pride and respect for the nation’s institutions. Board members on the committee on American Civics are Kyle Fornoff, Kelly Terrell, and Matt Dalrymple.
Links:
|
|
3. Close Hearing
Discussion:
Hearing closed by Mr. Kyle Fonoff at 5:04PM
|
|
4. Discuss options for math materials adoption beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
Rationale:
Board Policy 6004 defines the distinction between curriculum and materials as follows:
The purpose of today’s discussion is to provide an overview of the process used to develop the recommendation and to gather feedback and questions from the Committee on American Civics. If the recommendation is approved, the review window will open today. Materials will be available for viewing by contacting Mrs. Angie Richeson prior to the April Board meeting.
Discussion:
Mrs. Angie Richeson, Mrs. Josie Floyd, Mrs. Tomye McKenna, Mrs. Cindy Moore, Mrs. Maria Anderson, Mrs. Mary Meisinger, Mrs. Ellie Anderjaska, and Mrs. Regan Schwanz presented their evaluation process for math materials. The committee is recommending the adoption of "enVision K-12".
The Board of Education is responsible for adopting curriculum (standards). Per district policy, because the purchase threshold would be met, the selected materials are available for public review. Community members who would like to review the materials before the April board meeting can contact Mrs. Angie Richeson, Director of Teaching & Learning at angie.richeson@goswedes.org or call the district office. |
|
5. Close Meeting
Discussion:
Mr. Fornoff declared the meeting closed at 5:50PM
|