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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 (2022-2023)
District Professional Development Program Evaluation (2020-2022)
submitted to the Board of Education every 2 years
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District PDC 2023-2024 Members:
Early Childhood Center - Katy Smith
Blackhurst Elementary - Katie Will
Coverdell Elementary - Lisa Graham
Harris Elementary - Amanda Hudacek
Lincoln Elementary - Lauren Mertz
Monroe Elementary - Katelynn Waidmann
Null Elementary - Cori Johnson
Jefferson Intermediate School - Christen Dannenbrink
Hardin Middle School - Leah Lawrence
Success Campus - Pam Meyer
Lewis and Clark Center - Colleen White
St. Charles High School - Julie Hunter
St. Charles West High School - Stephanie Lake
Student Services - Dawn Tranen, Benton (Central Office)
Instructional Services - Ashley Panhorst (Monroe Elementary)Ex Officio Members:
Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Earl Draper
Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator, Dr. Tina LauerK-6 Liaisons:
Principal, Dr. Kate Kimsey, Null Elementary
Principal, Dr. Amanda Denson, Jefferson Intermediate7- 12 Liaisons:
Assistant Principal, Dr. Patricia Closson, St. Charles High School
Assistant Principal, Loretta Smith, Hardin Middle
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District Professional Development Committee Officers:
Katy Smith - Chairperson
Katie Will - Co-chairperson
N/A - Advisory Chair
Tina Lauer - Recording SecretaryDistrict Professional Development Committee Meetings 2023-2024:
June 6 (retreat) 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Sept. 7 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Oct. 12 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Nov. 15 - 4:00 - 5:30 pm (virtual meeting)
Jan. 17 - tentative virtual meeting (if needed) - 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Feb. 1 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
March 14 - 8:00 am 3:00 pm
April 18 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
2024-25 planning - June 5 - Retreat - 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Election Year Cycle:2024 - St. Charles High, Success Campus, Monroe Elementary, Hardin Middle School
2025 - Instructional Services, Coverdell Elementary, Harris Elementary, Student Services2026- Lincoln Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate School, St. Charles West High School, Lewis & Clark Career Center, Null Elementary2027 - Early Childhood Center2029 - Blackhurst ElementaryPlease 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.