Monday, October 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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Oct 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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1. Opening Activities
2. Old Business
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2.1 Policy 9741 Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2014 through 2016
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Oct 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. Old Business
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This policy was revised in September 2013, but it was determined that the headings for the additional value portion of the policy were incorrect. These headings have been corrected. Language has also been included to address the weight awarded for dual enrollment courses through the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford that are being taught in District classes by District teachers.
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2.2 Policy 9744 - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2017 and Beyond
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Oct 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. Old Business
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Language has been included to address the weight awarded for dual enrollment courses through the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford that are being taught in District classes by District teachers.
3. New Business
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3.1 Field Trip to Peru in 2015
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Oct 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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A Spanish instructor at Eisenhower Middle/High School would like permission to begin plans for a field trip to Peru in June 2015 that would be available to all district students. The Field Trip Request is attached, along with the Certificate of Insurance and a flyer that includes the itinerary and price quotes. She is using the same tour company that she has used for the past three international trips, all of which have gone well. She is estimating that there will be approximately twelve students and two chaperones involved. Complete details and a roster will be provided to the admininstration prior to departure.
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3.2 GRANT: Beef and Veal in the Classroom Grant - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Oct 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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3.3 GRANT: Pets in the Classroom Grant(BWMS) - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Oct 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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3.4 GRANT: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Youth Programs (SAMHS Envirothon) - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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3. New Business
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Please see attachment.
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3.5 GRANT: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Youth Programs (SAMHS JETS/Science Olympiad) - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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3. New Business
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Please see attachment.
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3.6 Erie Business Center Articulation Agreement
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Oct 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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The Erie Business Center (EBC) would like to renew their Articulation Agreement with the Warren County School District for the 2013-2014 school year. The agreement for the 2012-2013 school year is attached. They are asking that the agreement be revised for the present school year. The administration will work with EBC to determine which courses would be accepted as credit at their educational center and will develop a similar agreement. A student would only receive EBC credit if a grade equivalent of a B or higher (84% and above) is earned.
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3.7 Study Island Writing and Science
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Oct 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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The administration is asking for approval to purchase Study Island licensing for Elementary School and Middle School students for the subjects of Writing and Science. A quote for the licensing is attached. The total cost for eight schools indicated in the quote is $14,690.25.
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3.8 GradPoint Courses
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Oct 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Proposed planned instructions are attached for GradPoint courses. Each planned instruction is intended for credit recovery to specifically address drop out prevention and awards a credit of either 0.25 (1/4) or 0.50 (1/2). The form that will be used for requesting credit recovery courses is also attached.
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3.9 GRANT: School Police Officer/School Resource Officer Targeted Grant - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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3. New Business
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Please see attachment.
4. Informational Items
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4.1 Discuss WCSD Cyber School Planned Instruction
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Oct 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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This item has been included to provide time to discuss planned instructions for WCSD Cyber School Courses which will be brought to the November CIT meeting under New Business.
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4.2 Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Information
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4. Informational Items
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Handouts are being provided that depict Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment course participation and results. These handouts are being provided to promote further discussion at a later date.
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4.3 SSELC/WAEC Consolidation Report
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4. Informational Items
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Attached is a report regarding the consolidation of the South Street Early Learning Center and the Warren Area Elementary Center.
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4.4 Monthly Grant Report
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Oct 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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Monthly grant report updated for September-October, 2013.
5. Other
6. Closing Activities
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6.1 Next Meeting: November 25, 2013 in the large conference room at the Warren County Career Center, following the Personnel / Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities Committee Meeting.
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6. Closing Activities
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6.2 Adjournment
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Oct 28, 2013 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities