Board-Appointed Committees

Elementary Second Language Study Committee

The School Board and district will consider the feasibility of a second language offering at the elementary level. The Board has appointed a study committee comprised of teachers, administrative staff, parents, and representatives from the Lake Oswego community at large.  The committee will consider the pros and cons of second language models currently used in schools across the U.S. and will evaluate these programs based on our own unique needs as a community and school district.  The committee will consider the size, configuration and ability of our community and schools to both support and sustain a second language program, keeping in mind that any proposed model of instruction must be compatible with our unique needs.

The committee was appointed on November 2, 2009, and will hold meetings during the months of November 2009 through March 2010.  The goal will be to present a proposal to the School Board in April 2010 for consideration.

Timeline:

Committee Configuration:

·         Jonnie Shobaki, Executive Director of Elementary Programs

·         Mary Kaer, Executive Director of Human Resources

·         Two parent representatives, one from each side of the lake (to be selected from recommendations by principals in conjunction with their School Advisory Committees and forwarded for selection)

·         Two community members at large selected by the school board (application process)

·         Two teachers; one elementary and one foreign language teacher (selected by administration)

Committee Meetings:
Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building

Additional Documents:

Committee Goals and Topics

Report to School Board: