School district forms safety team, reviews reading programs
The Columbia Heights School District Board of Education took action on school safety and curriculum decisions at its March 9 meeting, establishing a new Threat Assessment Team and moving closer to selecting a new elementary reading program for next school year.
Principal Jenny Feeken announced the official formation of a Threat Assessment Team designed to enhance school safety. The team includes Deputy Warning, Mrs. Josoff, Mr. Kotas, Mrs. Bird, and Feeken herself. Members have already completed initial online training and are scheduled for additional training via Zoom on March 19th, with plans to meet monthly going forward.
On the curriculum front, the district is nearing a decision on which reading program to adopt for elementary students. Teachers, along with Mrs. Ridpath and Mrs. Barlow, visited Shickley and EMF schools to observe their reading curriculums in action. "Both curriculums they went and looked at are good programs and would be great for our students," Feeken reported. A final decision is expected soon to allow time for materials to be ordered and delivered before the next school year begins.
The board also heard updates on other school activities. Staff members attended a meeting at Seward Public Schools where they observed ELA classes and intervention groups to learn from their educational approaches. The district is also preparing for the transition from winter to spring sports, with meetings held for fall sports programs including football and volleyball to gauge student interest and discuss summer camps.
The board reviewed an extensive calendar of upcoming events spanning March and early April, including Spring Break, District and State Speech competitions, various track meets, an Excellence Rally, the Reading Classic, an Alumni Basketball Tournament, high school plays, ACT testing, and prom. The busy schedule reflects the range of academic and extracurricular activities the district offers its students.
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Elementary ELA Curriculum Selection Update
The Principal reported that elementary teachers, Mrs. Ridpath, and Mrs. Barlow visited Shickley and EMF schools to observe their Reading curriculums. This is part of the process to decide the best option for Dorchester, with a choice expected soon to ensure materials are ordered and delivered for the next school year.
Establishment of Threat Assessment Team
The Principal reported the official formation of a Threat Assessment Team comprising Deputy Warning, Mrs. Josoff, Mr. Kotas, Mrs. Bird, and herself. The team has completed initial online training modules and is scheduled for further Zoom training on March 19th, with plans to meet monthly.
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Both curriculums they went and looked at are good programs and would be great for our students.
We have officially started a Threat Assessment Team that consists of Deputy Warning, Mrs. Josoff, Mr. Kotas, Mrs. Bird, and myself.
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