District Committees

The district creates committees to help improve our school. The committees work to create the best environment for our students and staff. If you'd like to submit feedback to one of our committees please complete this feedback form.

Curriculum

The curriculum committee is made up of teachers. These teachers write and review curriculum in all content areas. We welcome all comments regarding curriculum expectations.

2 elementary girls sitting together at a desk reading

elementary teachers posing while wearing teacher tribe shirts

Professional Development

Our PD Plan found in the documents menu will provide the staff and community with a "big picture" of the professional learning priorities for our district.

Response to Intervention

RTI is the practice of providing high-quality instruction/intervention matched to student needs and using learning rate over time and level of performance to make important educational decisions about an individual student.

RTI Page

hs faculty member with a student during holiday spirit week — Ugly sweater day during holiday spirit week

Shared Decision Making

The purpose of the District Shared Decision Making Committee is to establish a framework, share processes and norms, and model collaboration based on trust and communication. Driven by a shared vision, we will ensure the best course of action on issues that affect student achievement now and for the future.

Technology Committee

We want to "provide technology resources to ensure the current and future needs of all users are met with efficient, sustainable systems for teaching, learning and support."

Wellness Committee

The purpose of this committee is to bring together representatives from the school community who will address issues relating to nutrition and physical activity for our children. Your input is important, and we would be honored to have you as a Wellness Committee member.

Wildcat Wellness Page

Visit our Wildcat Wellness Page for more wellness information.

Committee Documents

Creating Health Schools and Communities Overview GCSD & St. Lawrence Health Initiative Memorandum of Understanding CHSC Initial Meeting Agenda

Grant Recipient

The Health and Wellness Committee has been working hard with the St. Lawrence Health Initiative this past year. Gouverneur Central Schools will be receiving $8,400 per year for implementation and working towards and environment that is creating a healthier school and community. The CHSC School Coordinator, Sarah Bentley-Garfinkel, has helped put this program and grant into effect here at Gouverneur. Below are the items that have been purchased in the 2017-2018 school year. The Insignia Assist Dip/Chin Assist, Storage Shed, Tricycles and Flag Belt system were received from the Health Initiative's Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Project, which is funded by the New York State Department of Health.

Insignia Series Assist/Dip
Gouverneur Central School purchased a Insignia Series Assist/Dip machine to be used in the fitness center in the High School. The Insignia Series Assist Dip/Chin features multiple hand positions for added variety and to accommodate a range of exercisers. The machine will be available for both student and staff use.

Storage Shed
The storage shed has been placed next to the primary playground. It is being used to store playground equipment that is too large to be stored in classrooms.

Tricycles
Three medium and three large tricycles are available for prek-2nd grade students to use during recess.

Flag Belt System
The flag belt system is available to all students in the district who participate in the after-school program as well as school sponsored fun runs.

These bikes were received from the Health Initiative’s Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Project.
Funded by the New York State Department of Health @healthinitiative