Board of Education Meeting Minutes - Americanism Committee Public Meeting Minutes
Americanism Committee Public Meeting
A public meeting of the Fullerton School District No.1 Board of Education Americanism
Committee will be held on December 9, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the media center. Presentations
will be made by both the high school and elementary principals. An agenda is on file in the
superintendent’s office.
David Ciancio
Secretary
Americanism Committee Public Meeting. MINUTES
Monday, December 9, 2024
5:15 p.m.
A. Call to order of committee meeting: 5:15 p.m. (Aaberg, Wood, Ciancio)
B. Recognize Open Meetings Act
a. Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Information Presentation by the
principals
Mrs. Carlson presented the highlights of the elementary curriculum
related to LB399. Examples of lessons and activities: devote one hour a
week to this Americanism and Citizenship lessons, Pledge of Allegiance
each day, music class they all sing and learn patriotic songs, in various
grades they study historical figures, activities are done specifically for a
number of recognized days – for example - Memorial Day, President’s
Day, etc. The new social studies curriculum assists greatly with online
activities.
Mr. Burenheide reported that at 7-12 the students participate in County
Gov. Day, several history classes required for graduation, American
Government is a required class, In music – patriotic songs are learned and
sung, Veterans Day Program very much involves 7-12 students each year,
Pledge of Allegiance is recited over the intercom each morning, and U.S.
Constitution covered in junior high.
C. Public Input time – There was no input given from the attendees.
D. Adjourned 5:24 p.m.