I.

Call to Order

A.

Adoption of the Policy Agenda and Approval of the Minutes of December 11, 2013, Policy and Instruction Committee Meeting (Discussion/Action)

II.

Consideration for Approval of  2014-2015 Alternative Calendar (Discussion/Action)
Presenter: Andrea Trybus, Diane Kerschen, Raquel Reedy

III.

Testing Requirements Overview (Discussion)
Presenter: Shelly Green, Rose-Ann McKernan

IV.

Discussion of End of Course Exams and Assignments (Discussion)
Presenter: Shelly Green

V.

Future Items (Discussion)

VI.

Announcement of the Next Policy Meeting - the next meeting will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 5:00 p.m., in the DeLayo-Martin Community Room.

VII.

Adjournment

I.

Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.

A.

Adoption of the Policy Agenda and Approval of the Minutes of December 11, 2013, Policy and Instruction Committee Meeting – Dr. Don Duran motioned for approval of the agenda without minutes.  Steven Michael Quezada seconded the motion.  All present indicated approval.

II.

Consideration for Approval of the 2014-2015 Alternative Calendar – Mr. Steven Michael Quezada motioned for approval.  Dr. Donald Duran seconded the motion.  All present indicated approval.

III.

Testing Requirements Overview – Chief Academic Officer Shelly Green presented.  She said there were many questions about testing requirements.  Assessments were necessary to put together curriculum and were important to instruction.  The tests are used to check on concepts.  She went over the type of tests, the use of the data and why the test was required.  Extensive discussion followed on the different tests.  The board had many questions and suggestions.  Dr. Duran suggested putting together a testing calendar for parents to understand.  It also could inform parents as to what tests are required and why and when they would be given.  It also could explain what assessment was about.  Mr. Quezada said he thought a schedule was important for kids and parents for them to know when students would be tested.  Dr. Maestas said she thought it was important that we let all know it is part of instruction and how the teachers are using results to improve instruction.  She also asked to see who passed the Standard Based Assessment and the End of Course Exams in high school.  Discussion followed on how many tests were being given and the hours involved.

IV.

Discussion of End of Course Exams and Assignments - Ms. Green reviewed the required End of Course Exams; compared the procedures used last spring and December, 2013.  She said we didn’t have a consistent message and would like to have a consensus on what can come out of this.  The teachers had asked if the EOCs could be used for finals because of loss of instructional time.  Discussion and questions followed.

V.

Future Items (Discussion)

VI.

Announcement of the Next Policy Meeting - the next meeting will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 5:00 p.m., in the DeLayo Martin Community Room.

VII.

Adjournment – the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.