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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 Summary of November 18 Focused Forum on World Languages Facts and Myths Summary of speaker comments Summary of Board, Supt. and Principal comments

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

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

In addition, planning is underway to consider adding another language in the high schools.

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


Ad Hoc Sub Group Meeting of Curriculum Advisory Committee on World Language Program Thursday November 6, 2008, Snail Lake Education Center, 6 -7:30 p.m.
The group will have 2 meetings--November 6th and on a date to be determined in January. 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, and to add a language to the high school offerings. 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 November 6th 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. CAC dates are shown below.

Curriculum Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2008

October 6, 2008

November 6, 2008
* World Language discussions
* Attendees

December 1, 2008 * 6 - 8 p.m.
February 2, 2009 * 6 - 8 p.m.
April 6, 2009 * 6 - 8 p.m.

Health and Safety Committee

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

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

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