Monday, January 28, 2008
Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Warren County Career Center
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 1.01 Call to Order
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1.2 1.02 Public Comment
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1. Opening Activities
2. Old Business
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2.1 2.01 Full Day Kindergarten Update - Kindergarten Teachers
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2. Old Business
Public Content
Representing:Youngsville Elem./Middle School - Sue KibbeySugar Grove Elem. - Tracy Wallin, Donna TrubicRussell Elem. - Barbara McAvoy, Tanya SwansonSouth St. Early Learning Center - Linda Gilson, Trina Massa, Laure Ritzert, Michelle Briggs, Mary DeSimoneAllegheny Valley Elem. - Stephanie Lindberg, Carrie PearsonSheffield Elem. - Amy O'Donnell, Kelly Kisselbach
3. New Business
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3.1 3.01 2008-2009 Warren County School District Calendar - Rosemarie Green
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3. New Business
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Motion:Recommended Motion: That the Board of School Directors approves the 2008-2009 School Year Calendar.
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3.2 3.02 Dual Enrollment - Matt Jones
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3. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:Two (2) Motions Recommended Motion: That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to apply for funding under the Pennsylvania Department of Education Dual Enrollment Grant to deliver college courses to district juniors and seniors at a significant savings, with graduation credit applying to both the Warren County School District and Clarion University. Recommended Motion: That the Board of School Directors establishes a contingency fund of no more than $10,000 to cover any tuition costs related to dual enrollment courses for district students enrolled in the program that may remain following the final reconciliation of the grant to the costs submitted by Clarion University.
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3.3 3.03 Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge Grant - Matt Jones
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3. New Business
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Motion:Recommended Motion: That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to submit applications for funding under the Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge Grant for each secondary building in the district with the goal of establishing fitness centers for the use of students and staff.
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3.4 3.04 PA-CARES Initiative - Matt Jones
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3. New Business
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Motion:Recommended Motion: That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to submit applications for funding under the PA-CARES Initiative to establish the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in all district elementary and middle schools, to include Sheffield Area Middle-High School.
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3.5 3.05 Environmental Mini-Grant - Matt Jones
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3. New Business
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Motion:Recommended Motion: That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under the DEP Environmental Mini-Grant program, to provide educational resources, materials, and equipment to support a fifth-grade Warren Area Elementary Center project to create student documentaries on recycling and conservation while addressing Department of Education's Academic Standards for Science and Technology.
4. Informational Items
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4.1 4.01 New Career Center Program: Computer Technology Certifications - Delores Berry, Brian Collopy
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4.2 4.02 AP Course Update - Amy Stewart
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4.3 4.03 GED Proposal Update - J. Hugh Dwyer
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4.4 4.04 District Professional Development Plan: Discussion of the school district professional developm
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4.5 4.05 Student Schedules – Kim Angove
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4.6 4.06 Home Access Center / Website – Kim Angove
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4.7 4.07 Discipline Policy 10510 Review – Kim Angove
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4.8 4.08 Internet Filter – Kim Angove
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5. Other
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6. Closing Activities
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6.1 6.01 Public Comment
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6. Closing Activities
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6.2 6.02 Next Meeting - February 25, 2008 following the Physical Plant and Facilities Committee at 6:00
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6. Closing Activities
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6.3 6.03 Adjournment
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