Join The SAU 39 Program Review Committee

Dear Parents, Board Members, and Community Members,

This year SAU #39 will examine evaluation and supervision through our program review model.  Program review is our approach to what has traditionally been labeled curriculum revision.  The process consists of 4 phases (study, action planning, implementation, and evaluation).  The actual process with a full committee will commence during the month of January and we expect it will be a multi-year process from inception to full implementation. 

In our first phase, we would like to create an opportunity for the committee to examine the literature on teacher and leader effectiveness and explore successful performance review models.  The committee would then work on developing a district-wide definition of effective teaching and creating the criteria by which teachers and administrators will be assessed.   Our goal is to have a transparent and inclusive process inviting the questions and/or concerns that inevitably accompany the creation of any evaluation system.  

With all program review committees, we look for a balanced and comprehensive committee.  That way a variety of voices are heard, and committee members can speak to and hear the points of view from multiple stakeholder groups. In addition to faculty, staff, and administration, we are seeking representation from parents, school boards, and members of the community from the towns of Amherst and Mont Vernon.

We believe there is strong interest in this committee; therefore, we are asking any interested parties to complete the application for consideration online through Survey Monkey using the web address link at the bottom of this letter. 

If you choose to apply and are asked to sit on the committee the commitment involves a minimum of two years.  Our meeting schedule for the 2012-2013 school year has been outlined and involves the following full day commitments unless otherwise denoted:

• Friday, January 25, 2013 (half day session)
• Wednesday, February 20, 2013
• Thursday, March 28, 2013
• Friday, April 19, 2013
• Wednesday, June 5, 2013

A summer meeting schedule may be put in place depending upon what is accomplished during the instructional year. 

I look forward to your application and am truly excited about the opportunity to begin a program review process for evaluation.  If you should have further questions about this opportunity please contact me. 

Sincerely,

Nicole Heimarck

Director of Curriculum and Professional Development

Please submit your application via Survey Monkey by Monday, December 3rd using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PRCparentboard