Rochester School Board
Instruction Committee
School Board Conference Room
June 21, 2007

7:00 PM

Members Present:	Members Absent:	Others Present:
Mrs. Anne Grassie, Chair Mr. Charles DeVito Mr. Robert Watson Mr. William Brennan Mrs. Pamela Hubbard	None	Mr. Kent Hemingway Mrs. Nancy Warren Ms. Deb Hoyt Gina Russo, Spaulding student Lee Brock, Spaulding student Mrs. Claudia Watson Ms. Suzette Wilson Ms. Pat Glasson

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a quorum present.

1. SHS Virtual High School (VHS) presentation – Ms. Hoyt and SHS students Gina Russo and Lee Brock, presented a summary of second semester VHS activity at the high school. See the attached report. The students explained the process, curriculum, assessments and interactions with their instructor and fellow students through this online course opportunity. Both students expressed their thanks for participating in Spaulding’s first VHS group. They plan to continue with one or two additional VHS classes next year. At this time, over two thirds of available seats are filled for next year.

2. Proposed District Comprehensive Developmental Counseling Program – Guidance staff summarized their work of the past two years developing a comprehensive guidance curriculum for all grade levels. The extensive plan (distributed with the agenda) follows the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) model. Distinctions as to the type of activities recommended at each level are included. The full plan will be posted on the district web site. The counselors detailed their major priorities and how large group presentations are integrated with classroom instruction.

Mr. DeVito moved, second by Mr. Watson, to approve the proposed District Comprehensive Developmental Counseling Program. The motion passed unanimously.

3. Foreign Exchange Students – Mr. Hemingway presented information on the process of accepting foreign exchange students at Spaulding. The school is contacted by independent placement agencies and accepts 4-6 students each year based on the merits of their application, space availability, and confirmation of a host family. Students are subject to all school regulations including participation in extracurricular activities. NHIAA Director Pat Corbin has been consulted and the agencies are approved by their organization.

4. Draft Professional Development Master Plan – Mr. Hemingway summarized development of the next 5 year master plan to be submitted to the NH Department of Education. This draft plan was distributed with the agenda. He detailed changes to the plan including more specific teacher goals, how they impact student learning, and what measures will be used to assess and provide evidence of their completion. Staff will complete a more extensive summary prior to recertification and provide substantial evidence of the impacts of their activities.

Mr. Watson moved, second by Mr. DeVito, to approve the proposed Professional Development Master plan. The motion passed unanimously.

5. Field Trips – reviewed as presented.

At 8:20, Mrs. Hubbard moved, second by Mr. DeVito, to adjourn. Motion passes unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Anne Grassie, Chair