Cottonwood Valley Charter School

Governing Council Meeting

August 30, 2001

l. Call meeting to order 5 minutes Mary

ll. Pledge of Allegiance 5 minutes All

lll. Ascertain quorum 5 minutes Mary

Francis, Valerie, Norman Reid and Nancy are present.

IV. Reading and approval of agenda 10 minutes Mary

All Yeas’

V. Approve Minutes of 7/31,8-15 & 8/22 Meeting.

Dawn did not bring minutes, will move to next meeting.

VI. Core Knowledge Foundation 15 minutes

Nancy Karrier spokesperson describes core knowledge curriculum as very productive as well as skill based quality litature. Each teacher can identify which child does better in and is able to accommodate each need.

Darlene asks: What exactly is core knowledge?

Nancy replies: There are different levels and each teacher can identify each child’s need and it’s not your basic history, the history is detailed.

Lana asks: Does curriculum come with textbooks?

Nancy Replies: No next year.

Lana: Do you need different teachers to teach each subject?

Nancy: A book is available for reference, lesson plans.

Lana: Children that have not had the core knowledge , will they be missing out?

Nancy: It would just add to there learning also let parents know, so they can discuss with their children.

Ted: How will the company use this as statistics?

Nancy: I will get a copy of state statistics and send in our tests results and they can be scored.

Frances adds: There is a condensed core knowledge training on 8/31/01 from 9-4pm at the public library.

VII.