A web site has been developed that helps support students in the completion of their state reports. The intent of the pathfinder or portal web site is to make it easier for students to effectively complete their state reports by providing guidance and access to quality resources. The Virtual Resource Center is on the Internet and can be reached 24 hours per day. It provides students with information about the state reports and promotes home-school communication. Letters are sent to parents explaining the importance of this project and what it involves.
Parents are also able to send questions and comments via e-mail directly to the teachers.
A point sheet is given to the students that lists items they need to include in their reports, and a links page provides students with optimal online resources and helps increase efficiency in obtaining online resources to research the states. The 5 th grade has done this type of report for the last seven years. The Board thanked Sarah and Carolyn for their presentation. In the absence of Chairperson Hatch, Superintendent Smith asked for nominations to appoint a Chair for the meeting. A motion was made by K. Nendick to nominate J. Yorston as Acting Chairperson for the meeting.