Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Warren County Career Center
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
2. Old Business
3. New Business
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3.1 2013-2015 Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program Grant
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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PDE granted approval for the WCSD 2013-2015 Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth program on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The approved 2013-2015 grant permits WCSD to run an AEDY program during 2013-2015 school year(s).
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3.2 Revisions to Policy 9135 - Curriculum Review Cycle
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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A team of administrators has reviewed this policy and is recommending the changes that are indicated in the attached document.
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3.3 Revisions to Policy 9141 - Academic Standards
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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A team of administrators has reviewed this policy and is recommending the changes that are indicated in the attached document.
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3.4 Revisions to Policy 9151 - Graduation Outcomes 2013 and Beyond
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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A team of administrators has reviewed this policy and is recommending the changes that are indicated in the attached document.
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3.5 Revisions to Policy 9170 - HIV/Aids and Other Life Threatening and Communicable Diseases
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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A team of administrators has reviewed this policy and is recommending the changes that are indicated in the attached document.
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3.6 Policy Reviews
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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The nine attached policies have been reviewed by an administrative team. It is being suggested that no changes be made to the content of these policies, and that they be approved as having been reviewed.
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3.7 Connections Learning Virtual Learning Programs Statement of Work
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Connections Learning will be the primary programming used to deliver online education to elementary students and supplement courses needed at the middle and high school level. Connections Learning offers a complete online school management system and more than 600 standards-aligned courses taught by certified, licensed teachers. Connections Learning offers leveled courses (foundation-essential, regular, and honors level) in 3rd – 12th grade to better meet the need of all students. There is a Program Manager that works directly with the school district to provide progress reports on students and a customized marketing plan. Students work through asynchronous and synchronous lessons through the courses.
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3.8 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Youth Programs
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Sheffield Area Middle High School has been allocated $2000 for the 2012-2013 TANF Youth Programs. They will receive $1000 for JETS Team Competition and $1000 for the Envirothon Program. The TANF Youth Program is a federally funded program designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency.
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3.9 Mathematics Grade 2 Planned Instruction
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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The current Mathematics Grade 2 Planned Instruction is being rewritten in order to meet the requirements of the newly adopted Pennsylvania Common Core State Standards.
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3.10 Beacon Light Letter of Agreement - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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This is a collaboration agreement for the 2013-2014 school year.
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3.11 2013-14 Title I, Part A
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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3.12 2013-2014 Title IIA, Part A
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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3.13 GRANT: Collision Repair Education Foundation - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Please see attachment.
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3.14 GRANT: NFL Player Matching Grant - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Please see attachment.
4. Informational Items
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4.1 Regarding Policy 9742 - Class Rank 2011 through 2013
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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In an effort to expedite the process of revision, the administration would like input from the Board regarding revisions needed for Policy 9742 - "Class Rank 2011 through 2013" before any actual revisions are proposed. The administration would like to send the attached questionnaire to all Board members to collect their ideas and comments.
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4.2 Monthly Grant Report
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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Monthly grant report for April-May 2013.
5. Other
6. Closing Activities
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6.1 Next Meeting: June 24, 2013 at Warren County Career Center, following the Personnel / Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities Committee meeting
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.2 Adjournment
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May 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities