Board Curriculum Committee
Committee Overview
The Board Curriculum Committee (BCC) is established in accordance with Policy 9130 (School Board Committees) and Policy 910 (Curriculum Development). Administrative Regulation (AR) 9130 details the structure of school board committees, AR 910 outlines the process for curriculum development, AR 910.1 states a review of current needs and relevant educational research must be conducted prior to curriculum revision, and AR 910.3 establishes that revised curricula will be presented to the BCC.
- 2025-26 Meeting Schedule (revised 7/16/2025)
- Board Curriculum Committee Information Sheet
On a six-year schedule, the school district updates curricula – one or two subjects each year. It's important to the FNSBSD that parents and community members are actively involved in this review of what is taught in our community's classrooms. This committee works closely with the Department of Teaching and Learning to ensure the curriculum and classroom materials stay current. By researching new trends in education, developing curriculum guidelines, and approving textbooks, these dedicated community volunteers work to provide students, from kindergarten to high school, the most relevant education possible.
Curriculum Revision Process
The FNSBSD curriculum process, outlined in Administrative Regulations 910 Appendix A, is on a six-year cycle and includes the following stages: research, review, and write; materials & implement; and monitor progress. The research, review, and write stage begins with community input, then the writers meet to discuss the current curriculum, determine its effectiveness and research current trends in curriculum content and pedagogy. The curriculum writers then begin writing draft one. Each draft goes out for public comment and the writers review and consider all comments and suggestions. After there is a general consensus on the curriculum proposal, a final draft is submitted to the Board Curriculum Committee for a recommendation and the School Board for adoption. Once the curriculum is adopted, it is implemented in the schools, usually the next school year, and professional development is provided as needed. Finally, the curriculum enters the measure, refine, and revise stage during years four through six.
In 2025-26, the following subjects will be in the Research, Review & Write Stage:
- Social Studies
Contact Information
Pamela Metzger
T&L Program Specialist
pamela.metzger@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11293
451-6024 [fax]
Committee Members
Board Curriculum Committee Membership
(13 members)
School Board Member Chair:
- Timothy Doran, Board Member
District Administrator Support:
- Chane Beam, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning
FPA Representatives (1 Elementary, 1 Secondary):
- Allyson Nicholson
- Heather Stewart
FEA Representatives (1 Elementary, 1 Secondary):
- Edward Paxson
- Shiela May Paraggua
Student Representative (1):
- Kenli Donahou
Tribal Consultation Representative (1):
- Joshua Peter
Military-Connected Representative (1):
- Lynsy Carrell
Parent Representatives (3):
- Elisabeth Nadin
- Kerry Hahn
- Heather McFarlin
At-Large Community Members (1):
- Hannah Harp
Committee Staff Support
Pamela Metzger, T&L Program Specialist
Adopted Curriculum
For information on the FNSBSD's adopted curriculum, please select from the subject areas listed below.
Curriculum adoptions are as follows:
- Art: (K-12) 2025
- Career & Technical Education (CTE): (7-12) 2013-2025
- English/Language Arts (ELA): (K-6) 2011; Learner Objectives (K-6) 2014; (7-12) 2020
- Health: (K-12) 2025
- Mathematics: (K-5) 2014; (6-12) 2022
- Music: (K-12) 2025
- Physical Education: (K-12) 2025
- Science: (K-12) 2016
- Social Studies: (K-12) 2020
- World Languages: (K-12) 2025
A list of adopted textbook and materials is located on the Adopted Textbook page.
2025-26 Board Curriculum Committee Meeting Schedule
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Thursday, September 4, 2025 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
CANCELLED |
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Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Room 426 520 Fifth Ave |
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Webinar Link: Web ID: 840 0434 2787 |
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Thursday, January 8, 2026 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Webinar Link: Web ID: 844 4140 2243 |
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Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Webinar Link: Web ID: 894 9370 9242 |
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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| Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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2024-25 Board Curriculum Committee Meeting Schedule
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Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Thursday, October 3, 2024 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Webinar Link: https://k12northstar-org.zoom.us/w/81453888415 Web ID: 814 5388 8415 |
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Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
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CANCELLED |
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Thursday, January 9, 2025 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Thursday, February 6, 2025 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Thursday, March 6, 2025 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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| Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
5:30 - 7:30 pm FNSBSD Administrative Center, Boardroom 520 Fifth Ave |
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
CANCELLED |
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