Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/11/2025 - 6:00 PM
Category: Business/Action Items
Type: Action
Subject: 18.8 Review and Potential Approval of the Revisions to High School Science Courses of Study (COS)--Living Earth, Chemistry of the Earth System, and Physics of the Universe
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with high expectations and rigorous instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
HS Science Courses of Study Revisions 2025 - BOE.pdf
2025 Revised Living Earth COS.pdf
2022-23 Redlined Living Earth COS.pdf
2025 Revised Chemistry in the Earth System COS.pdf
22-23 Redlined Chemistry in the Earth System COS.pdf
2025 Revised Physics in the Universe COS.pdf
22-23 Redlined Physics in the Universe COS.pdf
Summary: Science teachers and department chairs met with district representatives to engage in professional development and to review and revise the courses of study for Living Earth, Chemistry of the Earth System, and Physics of the Universe. These courses of study are aligned to the District's scope and sequence and identify priority standards.
Funding: N/A
Fiscal Impact N/A
Recommendation: Move to approve the revisions to high school science Courses of Study (COS)--Living Earth, Chemistry of the Earth System, and Physics of the Universe as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Christina Filios - Assistant Director Instructional Support
Signed By:
Samantha Allen - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the revisions to high school science Courses of Study (COS)--Living Earth, Chemistry of the Earth System, and Physics of the Universe as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Thomas McDougall     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes