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Task Forces Convene

Throughout each school year, several community members and District employees collaborate on a variety of task forces and committees. The purpose of each group is to study many aspects of an issue and gather input from parents, staff, administrators and community members and make recommendations for District action.

To learn more about these groups scroll below.


World Languages Task Force
LATEST NEWS
Administrative recommendation approved by the School Board - January 27, 2009
Read the background

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Options under review
Download options here.

Impact on the schedules
Download schedule impact here.

Summary of November 18 Focused Forum on World Languages

Facts and Myths

Summary of speaker comments

Summary of Board, Supt. and Principal comments

Responses to Forum questions
Throughout 2008-09, Mounds View will develop a plan for implementing an elementary, middle and high school World Languages program in 2009-10.

Options
During the January 12 School Board meeting, the Board reviewed and discussed several options for adding a World Language program to the elementary and middle schools. Each of the options addresses feedback gathered through community engagement and provides pros and cons if implemented. Dowload options here. Board members indicated they would likely take action on an option at the January 27 School Board meeting.

Background
A new program would: 
* move students progressively toward language proficiency
* cause no disruption to the elementary and middle school core curriculum
* be cost neutral with no additional staffing expenses

A task force of principals, teachers and parents has been studying issues related to world language implementation and will recommend options for the School Board’s consideration.

Resources
Download Progress Report to the Board, 10-28-08
Download the World Languages Task Force charge statement
Download the World Languages Task Force parameters
Download Frequently Asked Questions
Download Questions and Answers in response to the Focused Forum (posted 12/10/08)
Download School schedule impact here (posted 1/15/09)

Ad Hoc Sub Group Meeting of Curriculum Advisory Committee on World Language Program Monday, January 12, 2009, Snail Lake Education Center, 6 -7:15 p.m.
* Program proposal updates
* Lesson demonstrations
* Q & A with District world language teachers about how language is taught to younger students

The purpose of the sub committee is to exchange information and perspectives on the District's plan to implement world language instruction in the middle and elementary schools. This meeting is for those interested in the District process and overall plans. Much more specific information will be available from each of the schools. CAC members and others are invited to attend this meeting. All attendees are also invited to join the full CAC where updates about all the curriculum areas including world language will be provided and discussed.

Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2008

October 6, 2008

November 6, 2008
* World Language discussions
* Attendees

High School World Language teachers meetings
December 16, 2008
January 5, 2009

February 2, 2009 * 6 - 8 p.m.
April 6, 2009 * 6 - 8 p.m.

CAC Meeting Notes, October 5, 2009

Health and Safety Committee

February 10, 2009 minutes

November 11, 2008 minutes


Curriculum Committees 2008-09
Curriculum Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2008

October 6, 2008

November 6, 2008
* World Language discussions
* Attendees

December 1, 2008 
February 2, 2009
April 6, 2009

Athletic task forces

Co-Curricular
For details on the Co-Curricular Task Force, click HERE.

Outdoor Athletic Facilities
For the charge statement on the Outdoor Athletic Facilities Task Force, click HERE.
Meeting minutes June 9, 2008
Meeting minutes, June 18, 2008
Irondale facilities background
Mounds View facilities background 
Outdoor Athletic Facilities Task Force report  (December 9, 2008) 



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District Indoor Air Quality Committee
The IAQ Committee meets on a quarterly basis during the school year.

Wellness Committee
Evaluating the health and wellness of students around food, nutrition and activity.