Monday, April 30, 2007
Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Eisenhower Middle/High School
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 1.01 Call to Order
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 1.02 Public Comment
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1. Opening Activities
2. New Business
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2.1 2.01 School-To-Work Partnership Power Point Presentation - Mrs. Joan Stintzinger and Mrs. Kris Whita
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2. New Business
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2.2 2.01a School-to-Work Agreement
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Apr 30, 2007 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement between the Warren County School District and Warren/Forest Higher Education Council for the School -to-Work Program.
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2.3 2.01b Adult Education Agreement
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Apr 30, 2007 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement between the Warren County School District and Warren/Forest Higher Education Council for Adult Education Services
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2.4 2.02 Planned Instructions - Math and Phys Ed Substitution - Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer and Mrs. Amy Stewart
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2. New Business
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2.5 2.02a Planned Instruction Grades 9-12 Math
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Apr 30, 2007 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the planned instructions for Grades 9-12 Mathematics as listed:
Applied Math IV Applied Math IV (PSSA Review)
Algebra I Algebra II
Algebra II Honors Plane Geometry
Geometry Honors Functions
Trigonometry w/Integrated Algebra Probability & Statistics I
Probability & Statistics II Pre-Calculus
Calculus Honors AP Calculus
AP Calculus (B Problems) AP Calculus II
SAT Math Calculus II Honors
SAT Math Prep (LEC)
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2.6 2.02b Planned Instruction 00615 - PE Through Activity - Mrs. Amy Stewart
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the planned instruction for Physical Education Through Activity.
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2.7 2.03 Full-Day Kindergarten - Dr. Robert Towsey
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Motion:
Public Content
OPTION IX - APRIL 16, 2007CENTRAL ATTENDANCE AREA FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN OPTIONS SUMMARY
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2.8 2.04a Policy 9135 - Curriculum Review Cycle - second reading - Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves Policy 9135 - Curriculum Review Cycle on second reading.
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2.9 2.04b Policy 10612 Physical and Dental Exams - Mrs. Amy Stewart
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Apr 30, 2007 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves Policy 10612 - Physical and Dental Exams on first and second reading.
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2.10 2.05 World War II Diploma Recognition - Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer
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Apr 30, 2007 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the awarding of a Youngsville High School Operation Recognition/World War II Verterans Diploma to World War II U.S. Navy veteran James C. Fleming who served his country honorobly from January 19, 1941 to April 21, 1946.
That the Board of School Directors approves the awarding of a Warren Area High School Operation Recognition/ World War II Veterans Diploma to World War II U.S. Navy veteran Clinton A. Schreckengost who served his country honorably from December 11, 1943 to April 6, 1946.
That the Board of School Directors approves the awarding of a Warren Area High School Operation Recognition/ World War II Veterans Diploma to World War II U.S. Navy veteran Robert L. Hennessy who served his country honorably from April 14, 1944 to May 16, 1946.
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2.11 2.06 Staffing Reports - Mrs. Amy Stewart
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the attached listing of combined classes with enrollment of less than 12 students per class to be offered in SY 07/08.
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached listing of courses with less than 12 students to be offered in SY 07/08.
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2.12 2.07 Grants Development - Mr. Matt Jones
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2. New Business
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Motion:Accountability Block Grant
Suggested Motion The Board of Directors of the Warren County School District directs the administration to apply for a grant of $1,067,659 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Accountability Block Grant, to be used in the implementation of the following programs for the 2007-08 school year: Full-Day Kindergarten, Tutoring Support, Science and Applied Knowledge Skills, Professional Education, and Literacy and Math Coaching.
Full-Day Kindergarten Supplement Grant
Suggested Motion: The Board of Directors of the Warren County School District directs the administration to apply for a grant of $94,564 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Full-Day Kindergarten Supplement Grant, to be used in the implementation of a full-day Kindergarten program in the district for the 2007-08 school year.
Educational Assistance Program
Suggested Motion: The Board of Directors of the Warren County School District directs the administration to apply for a grant of $431,189 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Educational Assistance Program to be used in the maintenance of a K-11 tutoring program in the district for the 2007-08 school year.
Science - It’s Elementary
Suggested Motion: The Board of Directors of the Warren County School District directs the administration to apply for a professional development grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Science – It’s Elementary Program to provide assistance to the district in implementing successful inquiry-based, hands-on science education at the elementary school level.
Career & Technical Education Equipment Grant
Suggested Motion: The Board of Directors of the Warren County School District directs the administration to apply for a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Career & Technical Education Equipment program, to be used for the purchase of a prototyping machine to be used in pre-engineering at the Warren County Career Center. Any matching funds necessary for the grant will be secured through building-level budget and/or outside funding assistance from the business community.
Committed To Excellence Curriculum Grant
Suggested Motion: The Board of Directors of the Warren County School District directs the administration to apply for a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Committed to Excellence Curriculum program, to be used in the development of the
curriculum for proposed Business and Medical programs of study at the Warren County Career Center. Any matching funds necessary for the grant will be secured through building-level budget and/or outside funding assistance from the business community.
PDE Technology & Library Grant
Suggested Motion: The Board of Directors of the Warren County School District directs the district administration to apply for a $250,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the purposes of purchasing a software package for library collection management and textbook inventory management; as well the purchase of new computers to replace systems in the district that are out dated.
3. Informational Items
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3.1 3.01 Cyber School Program Update - Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer
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3.2 3.02 I-Safe Curriculum Implementation Update - Mrs. Amy Stewart and Ms. Ginny Barrett
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3. Informational Items
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3.3 3.03 Policy 7315 - Conference, Seminars and Workshops - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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3. Informational Items
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3. Informational Items
4. Closing Activities
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4.1 4.01 Public Comment
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4. Closing Activities
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4.2 4.02 Next Meeting Date -Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - following Physical Plant - Youngsville Elementary/Mi
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4. Closing Activities
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4.3 4.03 Adjournment
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Apr 30, 2007 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Closing Activities