Public Meeting Agenda: October 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Curriculum Committee Meeting

1. Digital Art, Beginning Photography, and Photography II

Rationale:

We updated the art curriculum to reflect the 2014 National Core Arts Standards which require students to create, respond, present, and connect to their art.
The following is the art curricula being brought forward for approval:
- BHS Digital Photography
  - In this course students learn to use the digital camera and explore the technical aspects of an artistic digital photograph. Besides mastering the camera, students use a photo manipulation program to enhance their work.
- BHS Beginning Photography
  - In this course students develop ability in the use of the 35mm camera in order to explore the artistic and technical aspects of film photography. Students complete assignments designed to increase proficiency in exposure and development of film, and the making of a successful black and white print using a darkroom. Master photographers, critical analysis, problem-solving and aesthetics are important components of this course.
- BHS Photography II
  - This course is for students with a background in 35mm camera operation, film development and darkroom procedures. Assignments are designed with an emphasis on fine printing and the study of historical and aesthetic concerns, advanced hand coloring techniques and creative darkroom experimentation. Some of the assignments will be created digitally. Class time includes discussions, critiques, and a study of photographers who have shaped the medium.

The global competencies are embedded within the curricula
Diverse artists and works of art are being included in the curriculum to work towards addressing our BOE goals
We have created enduring understandings and essential questions which address the National Core Arts Standards
Performance tasks are provided to students which help inform our teaching practices

We updated the art curriculum to reflect the 2014 National Core Arts Standards which require students to create, respond, present, and connect to their art.
The following is the art curricula being brought forward for approval:
- BHS Digital Photography
  - In this course students learn to use the digital camera and explore the technical aspects of an artistic digital photograph. Besides mastering the camera, students use a photo manipulation program to enhance their work.
- BHS Beginning Photography
  - In this course students develop ability in the use of the 35mm camera in order to explore the artistic and technical aspects of film photography. Students complete assignments designed to increase proficiency in exposure and development of film, and the making of a successful black and white print using a darkroom. Master photographers, critical analysis, problem-solving and aesthetics are important components of this course.
- BHS Photography II
  - This course is for students with a background in 35mm camera operation, film development and darkroom procedures. Assignments are designed with an emphasis on fine printing and the study of historical and aesthetic concerns, advanced hand coloring techniques and creative darkroom experimentation. Some of the assignments will be created digitally. Class time includes discussions, critiques, and a study of photographers who have shaped the medium.

The global competencies are embedded within the curricula
Diverse artists and works of art are being included in the curriculum to work towards addressing our BOE goals
We have created enduring understandings and essential questions which address the National Core Arts Standards
Performance tasks are provided to students which help inform our teaching practices

We updated the art curriculum to reflect the 2014 National Core Arts Standards which require students to create, respond, present, and connect to their art.
The following is the art curricula being brought forward for approval:
- BHS Digital Photography
  - In this course students learn to use the digital camera and explore the technical aspects of an artistic digital photograph. Besides mastering the camera, students use a photo manipulation program to enhance their work.
- BHS Beginning Photography
  - In this course students develop ability in the use of the 35mm camera in order to explore the artistic and technical aspects of film photography. Students complete assignments designed to increase proficiency in exposure and development of film, and the making of a successful black and white print using a darkroom. Master photographers, critical analysis, problem-solving and aesthetics are important components of this course.
- BHS Photography II
  - This course is for students with a background in 35mm camera operation, film development and darkroom procedures. Assignments are designed with an emphasis on fine printing and the study of historical and aesthetic concerns, advanced hand coloring techniques and creative darkroom experimentation. Some of the assignments will be created digitally. Class time includes discussions, critiques, and a study of photographers who have shaped the medium.

The global competencies are embedded within the curricula
Diverse artists and works of art are being included in the curriculum to work towards addressing our BOE goals
We have created enduring understandings and essential questions which address the National Core Arts Standards
Performance tasks are provided to students which help inform our teaching practices

Attachments: (2)

2. Goal Setting

Rationale:

BOE Equity Statement

Equity is achieved when student outcomes are not predicted by gender, race, ethnicity, class, or special needs and where all students reach a level of efficacy and competencies that support a rewarding and productive life. This requires the elimination of the inequalities that contribute to disproportionate learning and achievement by students of different social groups while ensuring all students are prepared for a productive and meaningful life.

BOE Board Goal:

Civility, Inclusion, Racism, Discrimination- Assess, review, and revise the district’s curriculum, policies, procedures and practices to create systems of equity for all of our students and allow for civil discourse among stakeholders.

Proposed Curriculum Committee Goals:

Integrate diverse, meaningful, and affirming cultural perspectives into curricula to promote student engagement and motivation for learning.

Ensure all students have access to learning opportunities and corresponding resources that foster high academic standards and growth.

Significance of Culturally Responsive and Equitable Education:

According to the Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools, "Across the country, rigorous evaluations and studies have shown that culturally responsive curricula increase student academic engagement, attendance, grade point averages, graduation rates, civic engagement, positive racial self-images, and self-definition (Browman, 2011; Butler-Barnes, 2017; Cabrera, 2012; Carter, 2008; Dee & Penner 2016; Morell, 2013)."

3. New Business

4. Audience Participation

5. Adjourn

October 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Curriculum Committee Meeting

Proposed Curriculum Committee Goals:

Significance of Culturally Responsive and Equitable Education:

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