The Kuna School District Board of Trustees created a committee to make recommendations for adoption English Language Arts Curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grades.

The committe is made of up 50% teachers and 50% parents and includes:

• Crimson Point Elementary School

  • Teachers: Brandy Roberts (5th grade), Jennifer Hartway (K–5 special education), Kara Skaggs (3rd grade)

  • Parents: Laura White, Britney Egbert, Jenny Rule

• Hubbard Elementary School

  • Teachers: Laurie Deming (1st grade), Mary Beth Hanson (kindergarten)

  • Parents: Ashlee Campbell, Lauren Rupard

• Indian Creek Elementary School

  • Teachers: Kirsten Jaspers (3rd grade), Sara Browning (kindergarten)

  • Parents: Christena Meier, Kayla Tibbitts

• Reed Elementary School

  • Teachers: Genae Gordon (K–5 ELL), Jackie Sodaro (5th grade), Jessica Garcia (K–5 dual language)

  • Parents: Andrea Mendoza, Ashley Pantalone, Raileen Peterson

• Ross Elementary School

  • Teachers: Renee Angle (4th grade)

  • Parents: Erica Guswiler

• Silver Trail Elementary School

  • Teachers: Dawndria Caldwell (2nd grade), Kelly Adams (1st grade), Kim Birkinbine (4th grade)

  • Parents: Alyson Impellizzeri, Amika Empey, Candice Bower

The Curriculum Committee is currently engaged in a critical phase of curriculum review, focusing on three comprehensive literacy programs through classroom piloting. Below are the schedules for when each program will be actively used by teachers and when the Committee will meet to complete the formal evaluation rubrics.

Committee Meetings  

This essential committee work involves select teachers using the materials in their classrooms for a defined period, providing the Committee with real-world data and feedback necessary to make an informed, student-centered recommendation. Below is the schedule for when each program will be piloted and formally reviewed.

The committe meetings are Dec. 17, Feb. 11, April 8, and April 9. Meetings will be from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room, 711 E. Porter St. and open to the public. 

Curriculum Under Consideration 

Three products are under consideration and being piloted by teachers across the district. 

1. Into Reading/Arriba - HMH

• Pilot Dates: The classroom pilot began on November 10 and will conclude by December 12.

• Review Meeting: The Curriculum Committee will meet to complete the evaluation rubric on December 17.

2. Wonders/Maravilla - McGraw Hill

• Pilot Dates: This program will begin piloting on January 12 and conclude by February 6.

• Review Meeting: The Committee Meeting to finalize the evaluation rubric is scheduled for February 11.

3. Magnetic Literacy/Mosaico - Curriculum Associates

• Pilot Dates: The final pilot phase will begin by March 2 and conclude by April 3.

• Review Meeting: The Committee Meeting to complete the final evaluation rubric is set for April 8.