Riverhead school board to discuss 5th, 6th grade Common Core curriculum

The Riverhead school board is expected to discuss how Common Core is being implemented in the district’s fifth and sixth grade classrooms, according to tonight’s meeting agenda.

The discussion marks the fourth Common Core presentation given this school year.

[Click the following links for a recap of previous coverage: Principals David Enos and Thomas Payton’s presentation on kindergarten through second grade; Principal Phil Kent and school literacy coach Vanessa Williams’s presentation on third grade; Principal Debra Rodgers’ presentation on fourth grade.]

In addition to discussing Common Core, the school board is expected to vote on a resolution to approve a change in minimum wage rates for student employees.

Last year, the state passed legislation raising the minimum wage in New York from $7.25 to $8 an hour. The law went into effect Jan. 1.

The district has also launched a new system to post notices, agendas and other information online called BoardDocs.

To view the complete agenda, visit http://www.boarddocs.com/ny/rcsd/Board.nsf/Public or scroll down. Check back for an update.

The public portion of the meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Riverhead School Board Meeting Agenda, Jan. 14, 2014