District curriculum staff presented a first reading of proposed program‑of‑study additions for the high school, including AP Research (to complete AP Capstone when paired with AP Seminar), a computer‑assisted drafting (CAD) sequence, a music and film/TV/video‑games course to replace music appreciation, and expanded band opportunities.

The presentation said AP Seminar was added last year and that AP Research would live in the English department to enable students to pursue the AP Capstone diploma. Music offerings were proposed to shift toward courses that combine technology and contemporary media and to reinvigorate a band program; the proposal would drop music appreciation, guitar, piano, computers and music, and music theory where new offerings replace them. The district also proposed withdrawing American Sign Language for now and continuing a robust Portuguese program. From the business department, economics and e‑commerce would be replaced with courses focused on entrepreneurship, marketing and business management.

The presenter told the committee the program changes align with SMART goals in the school improvement plan, respond to student interest, and leverage a new lab built over the summer to support CAD and digital‑art pathways. District staff said common assessments will be used where courses are core to competency determinations.

Because the presentation was a first reading, the committee did not vote to approve curriculum changes; staff said the item will appear on a subsequent agenda for final approval.