For additional information regarding GCS Committees, please contact the District Office at 518-537-6281 ext. 2302

PK-6 Curriculum & Instruction Team

• Ensure vertical & horizontal NYS Common Core curriculum alignment
• Facilitate instructional shifts in Literacy and Mathematics
• Identify and recommend high-quality professional development
• Recommend to DPT (Professional Development, AIS/RtI needs)
• Minimize student assessment
• Coordinate data analysis
• Coordinate Academic Intervention Services (AIS) & Response to Intervention (RtI)

7-12 Curriculum & Instruction Team

• Ensure vertical & horizontal NYS Common Core curriculum alignment
• Facilitate instructional shifts in Literacy and Mathematics
• Identify and recommend high-quality professional development
• Recommend to DPT (Professional Development, AIS/RtI needs)
• Minimize student assessment
• Coordinate data analysis
• Coordinate Academic Intervention Services (AIS) & Response to Intervention (RtI)

Crisis Committee

• Update Crisis Management Plan annually
• Plan and coordinate safety drills & training
• Develop safety procedures (e.g. emerg. closings, bldg security & access)

Wellness Committee

• Update Wellness Plan
• Implement Wellness Plan
• Identify & coordinate wellness initiatives
• Collaborate with Garden Club

Technology Committee

• Develop a Technology Plan every three years (for BOE & NYS approval)
• Implement Technology Plan
• Consider/approve Technology Needs Forms
• Problem Solve District’s technology challenges

K-6 Character Ed. & Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

• Implement positive behavior interventions and support in the elementary
• Coordinate with the Character Education Committee

7-12 Character Ed. & Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

• Implement positive behavior interventions and supports in grades 7-12
• Coordinate with the Character Education Committee

Athletic Committee

• Develop procedures for athletic practices, games, etc.
• Coordinate schedules
• Recommend to Athletic Director budgetary considerations

PK-6 & 7-12 Attendance Committees

• Update Attendance Policy for BOE approval
• Hold parent meetings as per policy
• Identify chronically absent students and implement interventions
• Develop action plans to close gaps

Character Education Committee

• Plan character themes and implement school-wide activities (e.g. Adopt a Hallway, community service)
• Coordinate with PBIS

Germantown Student Education Foundation

• Support educational excellence by providing grants in perpetuity to benefit Germantown area students

Germantown Exceptionally Talented Students (GETS)

• Implement GETS program

National Junior Honor & Honor Society Faculty Committees

• Review/Nominate students for membership

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

• Provide programs, activities, and equipment which enrich students’ educational experience

Promote GCS

• Collect promotional materials and news for release to the press and the district’s website & Facebook page

Scholarship Committee

• Identify students for scholarship awards as per given criteria

Transition & Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS)

• Identify students for the CDOS pathway
• Provide guidance to students and families for transition and CDOS