Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Curwen Building
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 A. Committee Members
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Mr. Richard J. Lyle, Board Member, ChairpersonMr. John W. Shea, Board MemberMr. Randall A. Peterson, Board MemberDr. J. Hugh Dwyer, FacilitatorDr. John H. Sechriest, AdministratorMr. Joseph Tassone, AdministratorMrs. Rosemarie Green, AdministratorMrs. Amy Stewart, AdministratorMr. Matthew Jones, AdministratorMrs. Roxanne Fadale, Secretary
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1.2 B. MISSION STATEMENT
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The mission of the Warren County School District is to prepare all students to be responsible and productive citizens by providing them with the skills and education necessary to achieve academic and personnal excellence.
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1.3 C. Public Comment
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Public ParticipationIt is the policy of the Board to afford an opportunity to citizens of Warren County to share their viewpoints and ideas with the Board subject to reasonable controls over the length of presentations and the particular time when members of the public will be heard. The guidelines are as follows:1.Participants are asked to sign-in on the participation roster before the Board meeting begins2.Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer; state name, address, group affiliation, and topic being addressed.3.Statements must be directed to the presiding officer (persons may not address or question Board members as individuals).
2. New Business
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2.1 A. Planned Instructions (29 Enclosures)
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors approve the following planned instruction:
English 6 English 7 English 8 Academic English 9, 10, 11, and 12 English 12 English Honors 11 Occupational/Career Preparatory English 9, 10, 11, and 12
Environmental Science Applied Geometry Applied Algebra I Applied Algebra II Integrated Algebra I Integrated Algebra II Algebra Concepts Cermanics Crafts/Sculpture Crafts/Art Art Experience Crafts, Textiles and Fabrics Building Construction Occ. Protective Services Electronics Technology Auto Collision Technology Market Technology
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2.2 B. Approval of Title I, Title II A ,Title IID, and Title V Federal Grant Applications.
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Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors approve applying for the following the Federal Programs Grants: Title I, Title II A , Title IID, and Title V.
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2.3 C. Family and Consumer Science Textbooks and Materials (2005-2006 Budget) - Georgia Ludwick (Enclosu
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors approve the list of Family and Consumer Science Textbooks and Materials.
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2.4 D. Music Textbooks and Materials (2004-2005 Budget) - Barb Kersey (Handout)
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Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors approve the list of Music Textbooks and Materials.
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2.5 E. Policy 10510 Discipline Code Section M - Defacing or Damaging School Property Revision - J. Hugh
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Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors approve the following revision of Policy 10510 Discipline Code, Section M - Defacing or Damaging School Property on first and second reading.
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2.6 F. Warren County Conservation District: Petition to be Designated a Nominating Organization - J. Hug
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: Charge the administration to petition the Warren County Conservation District to designate the Warren County School District a nominating organization and direct the Superintendent to nominate a District employee for an appointment as a Director of the Warren County Conservation District.
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2.7 G. WCSD-Beacon Light Partial Hospitalization Agreement for 2005-2006 - Joe Tassone (Enclosure)
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Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors approves for the 2005-2006 school year the Warren County School District Partial Hospitalization Purchase of Service Agreement with Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems.
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2.8 H. Approval to Submit Grant Applications - Matt Jones
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors direct the administration to submit a grant proposal to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) Drug Education & Law Enforcement Grant Program in support of the WCSD Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program.
Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors direct the administration to submit a grant proposal to the Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Program in support of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) implemented by the Warren County School District.
Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors direct the administration to submit a grant proposal in the amount of $2,000, for each school that chose to participate in the PANA Assessment process, to the PANA Keystone Healthy Zone Mini-Grant Program. Grant monies will address health and safety issues within each applying WCSD building.
Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors direct the administration to submit a grant proposal in the amount of $1,500 to the Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principal Hershey Company Mini-Grant Program in support of a Language Arts Integration project at the Warren Area Elementary Center.
Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors direct the administration to submit a grant to the American Lung Association of PA to support a Tobacco Prevention & Control program in the Warren County School District.
Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors direct the administration to submit a grant proposal in the amount of $483,887 to Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Educational Assistance Program to support the WCSD Tutoring Program.
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2.9 I. Northwest Human Development/WCSD Letter of Agreement on the Student Assistance Program (SAP) - Jo
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors approve the Northwest Human Development/Warren County School District Letter of Agreement supporting the WCSD Student Assistance Program(SAP).
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2.10 J. Gifted/Talented Program Restructuring - John Sechriest (Enclosure)
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors approve the report titled "Specific Points Relating to Gifted and Talented Program Status - Recommended Plan of Action, dated May 26, 2005.
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2.11 K. Warren Area Elementary Center Fifth Grade Reading Pilot Program - Ruth Nelson
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2.12 L. WACOPSE Program at Warren County Career Center - Pat Cronmiller (Enclosure)
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2.13 M. Administrative Academy - J. Hugh Dwyer (Enclosure)
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2.14 N. Canine Search Update/Bomb Threat Update - J. Hugh Dwyer
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2.15 O. Graduation Status Report - John Sechriest (Enclosure)
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2.16 P. Teacher Coach Evaluation - J. Hugh Dwyer (Handout)
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2.17 Q. Monitoring/Visitation Summary (3/15/05) WCSD Tutoring Program - John Sechriest (Enclosure)
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2. New Business
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2.18 R. 2005-2006 Bids for Copy Paper, Library and Classroom Magazines, and School Supplies
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors accept the following bids for 2005-2006 instructional materials and supplies:
1. SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Kurtz Brothers - $18,141.85, Sanner Office Supply, Inc. - $2,789.72, Staples Business Advantage - $8,874.17, Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment - $651.80, Alvah M. Squibb - $1200.50; Total - $31,685.06
2. MAGAZINES: Popular Subscription Service - $6,334.22
3. COPY PAPER: RICOH (Savin Corp.) - $43.626.00
3. Closing Activities
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3.1 A. Public Comment
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3. Closing Activities
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3.2 B. Next Meeting Date/Time
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3. Closing Activities
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3.3 C. Adjournment
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3. Closing Activities