Monday, June 29, 2015
Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015, 6:30 P.M.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
6820 MARKET STREET, RUSSELL, PA 16345
www.wcsdpa.org
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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2. Old Business
3. New Business
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3.1 Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. - Letter of Agreement with WCCC for Automotive Services
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the collaborative Letter of Agreement with Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. and Warren County Career Center for basic automotove services to be performed by the students in the automotive program.
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Reliable transportation and affordable car repair options are a hindrance for low income residents in Warren County struggling to obtain or maintain employment. WFCEOC is requesting a collaborative agreement where students in the automotive program at the Career Center assist with basic services, such as oil changes or tire rotations, assisting low income Warren County residents towards becoming self sufficient.
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3.2 Letter of Agreement between Barber National Institute and Warren County School District - Extended School Year 2015
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement with the Barber National Institute to provide Behavior Specialist Consultation services and Mobile Therapy services during Extended School Year 2015.
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3.3 Letter of Agreement between Barber National Institute and Warren County School District
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement with the Barber National Institute to provide Behavior Specialist Consultation services and Mobile Therapy services during school year 2015 - 2016
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3.4 Contract between IU5 and Warren County School District for the 2015 - 2016 school year
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract with IU5 for the Special Education Services during school year 2015 - 2016.
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3.5 Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems SAP Program SY 2014-2015
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the letter of agreement between Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems and the District for Student Assistance Program (SAP) services from August 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
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This contract agreement is for services that were received during the 2014-2015 school year.
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3.6 Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems SAP Program SY 2015-2016
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the letter of agreement between Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems and the District for Student Assistance Program (SAP) services from August 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
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3.7 Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab for Warren Area Elementary Center
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
Funds will be paid for by the Parent Teacher Group at WAEC
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a contract to host the Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab at Warren Area Elementary Center in May 2016.
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Warren Area Elementary Center will host the Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab from May 23 - 27, 2016. The Lab is provided by the PA Friends of Ag Foundation and travels with a certified teacher to different schools around the state. The science curriculum taught meets Pennsylvania Department of Education Science & Technology and Environment & Ecology Standards and is endorsed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The district must approve the attached contract and coordinate with the Foundation on schedule and training (if necessary). District staff must be available when the Lab is delivered, and present while students are in the Lab. The district must provide adequate site access, as well as electrical/water hook-ups. The Lab Ag teacher must also have access to the building.
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3.8 Secondary Social Studies Textbooks
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$218,978.80
Budget Source :
01 1100 000 00 00 000 / 640 Textbook Account
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of Secondary Social Studies Textbooks to be used as a resource in the adopted planned instruction. The purchase shall not exceed $218,978.80.
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3.9 Research Management System
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$24,189.00
Budget Source :
01 2250 000 21 00 000 / 645
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of a textbook resource management solution per the attached quote.
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This is a complete web-based platform that helps schools and districts know where all of their important educational resources are, from library books and textbooks to eBooks and mobile devices. This tool is suited for the K-12 market, helping districts track and manage everything they buy. As new digital learning tools and teaching styles emerge, this can help ensure accessibility and accountability for all resources, empowering digital learning to directly impact student success.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
4. Informational Items
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4.1 Staffing Update
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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4.2 GRANT: WIA/TANF Grant for SAMHS JETS Competition
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$1,500.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Venango Training and Development Center for a 2015-2016 TANF Youth Program Grant in the amount of $1,500 to support the JETS team at Sheffield Area Middle/High School.
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5. Other
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6. Closing Activities
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6.1 Next Meeting Date - Monday, July 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.2 Executive Session
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.3 Adjournment
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Jun 29, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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