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The District Professional Development Committee (DPDC) consists of a certified representative from each building in the district, in addition to representatives from the following special groups: instructional services, special services, and technology. The DPDC is a part of the Curriculum and Instruction Department which is headed by Dr. Earl Draper.
District Professional Development Plan (2021-2022)
District Professional Development Program Evaluation (2021-2022)
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District PDC 2021-2022 Members:
Early Childhood Center - Katy Smith
Blackhurst Elementary - Katie Will
Coverdell Elementary - Lisa Graham
Harris Elementary - Amanda Hudacek
Lincoln Elementary - Lauren Mertz
Monroe Elementary - Elisha Nemens
Null Elementary - Valerie Sutton
Jefferson Intermediate School - Karen Loftus
Hardin Middle School -Caitlin Cromien
Success Campus - Pam Meyer
Lewis and Clark Center - Carla Johnson
St. Charles High School - Julie Hunter
St. Charles West High School - Jennifer Mueller
Student Services - Dawn Tranen, Benton (Central Office)
Instructional Services - Valerie Sutton, Null ElementaryEx Officio Members:
Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Earl Draper
Instructional Technology Specialist, Tina LauerK-6 Liaisons:
Principal, Tyson Plumlee, Harris Elementary
Principal, Dr. Amanda Denson, Jefferson Intermediate7- 12 Liaisons:
Assistant Principal, Angie Syron, St. Charles West High School
Assistant Principal, Loretta Smith, Hardin Middle
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District Professional Development Committee Officers:
Val Sutton - Chairperson
Katy Smith - Co-chairperson
Carla Johnson - Advisory Chair
Tina Lauer - Recording SecretaryDistrict Professional Development Committee Meetings 2022-2023:
June 7 (retreat) 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sept. 7 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Oct. 11 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Nov. 16 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Jan. 12 - tentative virtual meeting (if needed) - 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Feb. 2 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
March 14 - 8:00 am 3:00 pm
April 20 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
2023-24 planning - June 6 - Retreat - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Election Year Cycle:
2023 - Lincoln Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate School, St. Charles West High School, Lewis & Clark Career Center2024 - St. Charles High, Success Campus, Monore Elementary, Hardin Middle School
2025 - Instructional Services, Blackhurst Elementary, Coverdell Elementary, Harris Elementary, Student Services, Null Elementary,2027 - Early Childhood CenterPlease follow the nomination and election procedures listed in the District PD Plan above. Click here for the nomination form or contact your DPDC representative. Please read the board policy regarding the structure and the responsibilities of the DPDC before accepting your building's nomination.