CODE: 6140
SECTION: INSTRUCTION
CURRICULUM ADOPTION
The Board of Education shall provide a comprehensive instructional program to serve the needs of the children of this district. In furtherance of this goal and pursuant to law, the Board shall annually adopt the existing courses of study. Adoption includes both content and credit allocation. The Board's policy in this respect is to:
A. Adopt those courses of study mandated by the state in a form acceptable to the state department of education. Such courses must include the core curriculum content standards adopted by the State Board of Education.
B. Adopt additional courses of study recommended by the teaching staff and administration in a form acceptable to the state department of education and within the financial means of the district.
C. Adapt and revise existing courses of study to meet the changing needs of pupils and the community.
Existing courses shall be reviewed at regular intervals and revised as necessary. No course of study shall be implemented without the approval of the Board.
The Board directs that the curriculum of this district:
A. Be consistent with written goals, objectives and identified pupil needs;
B. Develop individual talents and interests and serve diverse learning styles to motivate pupil achievement;
C. Provide for continuous learning through effective articulation;
D. Provide all pupils continuous access to sufficient programs and services of a library/media facility, classroom collection, or both, to support the educational program;
E. Provide all pupils guidance and counseling to assist in career and academic planning;
F. Provide a continuum of education programs and services for disabled children, pursuant to law and regulation;
G. Provide bilingual programs for pupils whose dominant language is not English, pursuant to law and regulation;
H. Provide compensatory education programs for pupils, pursuant to law and regulation;
I. Provide all pupils equal educational opportunity, pursuant to law and regulation;
J. Provide career awareness and vocational education, pursuant to law and regulation;
K. Provide educational opportunities for exceptionally gifted and talented pupils.
The Superintendent of Schools shall maintain a current list of all courses of study offered by this district; shall furnish each member of the Board of Education with a copy, and shall provide a copy in the district office for public perusal.
Adoption of courses shall be by a recorded roll call majority vote of the full membership of the Board. This includes the courses in special education and ESL/bilingual programs.
First Reading: December 12, 2000
Adopted: December 19, 2000