November 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Americanism Committee
| Minutes | |
|---|---|
|
1. Call Meeting to Order
Discussion:
Called to order at 6:30pm. Also in attendance were Mr. Hull, Mrs. Miller, and Mr. Temme.
|
|
|
2. Public Hearing / Public Comment
Discussion:
No public comment
|
|
|
3. Discuss Social Studies Curriculum Alignment
Discussion:
New social studies standards were expected, but did not pass through NDE Board. We are looking at new materials in alignment with the previous standards from 2019. Most of the new standards look to be close enough to the previous standards to move forward. Curriculum Mapping will occur during the process of implementing new materials.
|
|
|
4. Discuss Curriculum Requirements
Discussion:
Curricular requirements were discussed on the basis of the 2019 standards. It was also discussed that new materials are likely to be adaptable to the new standards when they are adopted.
Events and opportunities include: County Government day, civic engagement, local board meetings, citizenship test. |
|
|
5. Discuss Social Studies Curriculum/Materials Updates
Discussion:
Teachers were given a rubric to check new materials for social studies. Elementary is in the process of reviewing the materials and using the rubric to identify the strongest materials.
|
|
|
6. Discuss/Review Availability of Materials for Public Inspection
Discussion:
Materials are available for public inspection
|
|
|
7. Discuss/Review The District Conducting Appropriate Patriotic Exercises
Discussion:
Public observances and statute/policy requirements include:
Pledge Daily Constitution Day Veterans Day ceremony Presidents' Day discussion Malcolm X Day discussion Martin Luther King, Jr. Day discussion Election Day discussion |
|
|
8. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|