INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount­Apple Valley­Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Council (CIAC) Minutes February 1, 2016 Members Present: ​
Joel Albright,​
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​argie Broman, Michael Crider, Jen Engel, Renee Ervasti, Toni Hoffa, Christine Krogh, Corrie Lapinsky, Teja Lawrence, Laura McCrady, Brandon Menne, Mike Otto, T. J. Reinartz, Kris Roberts, Retno Saridewi­Wong, Angela Schlede, Katen Swanstrom, Aisha Tahir, Augustina Teuber, Steve Troen, Kristin Wanken, Rachel Winkler, Mike Wisniewski Welcome, Introductions, Review of Agenda Michael Crider, CIAC chairperson, welcomed the group, had them introduce themselves and reviewed the agenda. World’s Best Workforce (WBWF) Steve Troen, director of teaching and learning, briefly shared information regarding World’s Best Workforce and a tour of the district website located at ​
www.district196.org​
. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.11, school districts are to develop a World’s Best Workforce (WBWF) Annual Report and report summary for each school year. This summary should document the WBWF student achievement goals that were established last year, the strategies and initiatives that the district engaged in to meet the goals, and the subsequent progress made on those goals by the end of the school year. Districts will post their reports on the district website, and submit the summary report to MDE each year. The World’s Best Workforce bill was passed in 2013 to ensure every school district in the state is making strides to increase student performance. Each district must develop a plan that addresses the following five goals: ● All children are ready for school. ● All third­graders can read at grade level. ● All racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed. ● All students are ready for career and college. ● All students graduate from high school. Following Mr. Troen’s presentation, Michael Crider and Renee Ervasti, teaching and learning coordinator, led the group in an activity to generate feedback on the website for the Teaching and Learning Department. Feedback will be shared with the department for possible changes to the website for the next Minnesota Department of Education submission. School Start Time Discussion Steve Troen shared information regarding school start time research. Background of School Start Time In 2008, District 196 studied the possibility of implementing later start times for the high schools, but the School Board eventually decided not to make any changes. Earlier this year, the School Board requested that administration revisit the topic and provide opportunities to engage site council members and others in conversation around this multifaceted topic. Discussion input will be shared with district administrators, who will determine possible next steps. Research shows that the onset of puberty triggers biological changes that make it harder for adolescents to fall asleep at night and wake up at what most adults would consider a reasonable time. Adolescents’ evening and nighttime use of caffeine and technology (blue light from devices affects sleep patterns) also contribute to an inability to fall asleep. Optimal amounts of sleep and ideal school start times vary by resource. Emerging research on the topic shows that later start times result in students who are more alert in first and second hour classes, but data about improved academic outcomes is not statistically significant. Results on standardized tests are inconsistent for high school students who attend schools with later start times. Other considerations include: • Elementary students walking to or from school or waiting at bus stops in the dark • Increased costs for transportation if additional buses and staff are needed • High school students leaving class early to participate in after­school co­curriculars • Changes to family schedules for babysitting, mealtimes Site councils and the CIAC were given the following research articles to read before the discussion: “Examining the Impact of Later High School Start Times on the Health and Academic Performance of High School Students: A Multi­Site Study” (U of M Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement) “A’s from Zzzz’s? The Causal Effect of School Start Time on the Academic Achievement of Adolescents” (American Economic Journal: Economic Policy 3) Following Mr. Troen’s presentation, Michael Crider and Renee Ervasti lead the group in an activity to provide feedback to district administration. Discussion questions: Elementary parents:​
What do you believe are the earliest and latest times elementary­age children should be walking to/from school or waiting at a bus stop? Middle school parents:​
What do you believe are the earliest and latest times middle school­age children should be walking to/from school or waiting at a bus stop? High school parents:​
What do you believe are the earliest and latest times high school­age children should be walking to/from school or waiting at a bus stop? All parents:​
What would you like the administration to consider during the school start time discussion? All parents:​
Any changes to bus schedules would likely result in increased transportation costs. What budget cuts would you propose to offset increased transportation costs? Future Meeting: April 11, 2016 All CIAC meetings are at the District Office at 3455 153rd Street West in Rosemount. Meetings are 5­6:30 p.m.in the Dakota room.