Monday, September 28, 2015
Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015, 6:30 P.M.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
6820 MARKET STREET, RUSSELL, PA 16345
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1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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Sep 28, 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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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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2. Old Business
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2.1 Old Business
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. Old Business
3. New Business
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3.1 Goals Update
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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3.2 Smart Board Replacements
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 28, 2015
Absolute Date :
Oct 12, 2015
Dollar Amount :
$149,889.65
Budget Source :
Committed Fund Balance
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves purchase of 63 Smart Boards and NEC projectors for the amount of $110,053, 8 Smart Boards with U100W projectors at $28,292 through Whitlock, and mounting accessories from GovConnection for $11,544.65.
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Executive Summary
The District would like to purchase 71 Smart Boards to replace some of the oldest ones in the district. There have been many upgrades to the hardware and software, some of the oldest boards no longer support the newer features. Along with 71 Smart Boards, 63 NEC projectors and 8 U100 projectors to accommodate projector replacements that correspond with these Smart Boards.
The district has received a quote based on the COSTARS state contract through Whitlock, and qualify for a Smart Technologies Refresh Program discount. The District will realize a $439 discount on each board allowing to stretch our dollars more than usual.
Also attached is a quote for the mounting hardware and accessories through GovConnection.
Funding will be from Committed Fund Balance for replacement of Smart Boards.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves purchase of 63 Smart Boards and NEC projectors for the amount of $110,053, 8 Smart Boards with U100W projectors at $28,292 through Whitlock, and mounting accessories from GovConnection for $11,544.65.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Marcy Morgan, Michael Zamborik
Not Present at Vote: John Anderson
Subject :
3.3 Youngsville High School Migration to Voice Over IP Telephone Systems
Meeting :
Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 28, 2015
Absolute Date :
Sep 28, 2015
Dollar Amount :
$1,460.00
Budget Source :
Technology Communications Account
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement from Zito Media Communications to install and configure SIP trunk data services for Youngsville High School until June 30, 2016.
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Executive Summary
Quotes were received for data services known as SIP connections or trunks, to support a phone system upgrade at Youngsville High School. A SIP connection or Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service offered by many Internet telephony service providers that connects a company's private branch exchange telephone system to the public switched telephone network via the Internet.
Zito Media Communications submitted a partial year quote for SIP trunks. This service upgrade will allow the district to deploy VOIP phones to each classroom, office, and common areas. The district has already acquired telephones through another district who sold their surplus at a discounted rate.
Final cutover will depend on service migrations schedules from Verizon, it is anticipated that full cutover will be active by mid-December.
Monthly recurring fees will be paid through the communications budget replacing the current phone system charges. Services and nonrecurring charges are billable as service is activated.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement from Zito Media Communications to install and configure SIP trunk data services for Youngsville High School until June 30, 2016.
Motion by John Werner, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Marcy Morgan, John Werner, Michael Zamborik
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3.4 District Wireless Project
Meeting :
Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 28, 2015
Absolute Date :
Sep 28, 2015
Dollar Amount :
$370,498.53
Budget Source :
Committed Fund Balance & QZAB
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quotes from OASystems under COSTARS pricing for the amount of $186,099.34 to be funded by QZAB, and $184,399.19 to be funded from the Committed Fund Balance dedicated to wireless infrastructure development.
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Executive Summary
The District has obtained quotes to deploy wireless access points to gain full wireless coverage in each school building across the district. OASystems has provided quotes under COSTARS contract pricing to utilize the District’s existing wireless server and captive web portal for guest access. .
Equipment included in the quote covers the latest technology in wireless access points for each classroom, gymnasium, cafeteria, offices and/or hallway locations necessary providing density that would support a “Bring Your Own Device Program” or allow classrooms to be outfitted with wireless devices sponsored by the District. Backbone switching has also been added to support the latest wireless standard in each secondary building. Elementary locations will be outfitted with the solution that meets the needs of the teachers and the district in grades K-3, while grade levels 4 through 12 will all be outfitted with classroom installations for much faster connectivity allowing full classrooms of students and teachers the throughput required.
Funding for the project will be split between the Committed Fund Balance dedicated to deploying a wireless infrastructure, and QZAB funding for eligible locations.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the quotes from OASystems under COSTARS pricing for the amount of $186,099.34 to be funded by QZAB, and $184,399.19 to be funded from the Committed Fund Balance dedicated to wireless infrastructure development.
Motion by John Werner, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Marcy Morgan, John Werner, Michael Zamborik
Subject :
3.5 Request for Field Trip to Puerto Rico - June 2017
Meeting :
Sep 28, 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 field trip request as presented.
Public Content
The Spanish teacher at Warren Area High School is asking permission to take students on a trip to Puerto Rico in June 2017. The field trip request, itinerary, and other information are attached. This opportunity is available to students throughout the District. They would like to be able to begin fund-raising events.
Motion & Voting
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3.6 Language Arts - Purchase of Novels from Perma-Bound
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$37,581.18
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached quote to purchase novels that will be taught in conjunction with the approved Language Arts Planned Instruction. Puchase is not to exceed $38,000.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached quote to purchase novels that will be taught in conjunction with the approved Language Arts Planned Instruction. Puchase is not to exceed $38,000.
Motion by John Werner, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Marcy Morgan, John Werner, Michael Zamborik
4. Informational Items
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4.1 School Resource Officer
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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4.2 Secondary Class Size Update
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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4.3 Data Center Project
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 28, 2015
Absolute Date :
Sep 28, 2015
Budget Source :
Committed Fund Balance
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4.4 High School Reform Update
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
5. Other
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
6. Closing Activities
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6.1 Next Meeting Date - Monday, October 26, 2015 at 6:00 PM
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Sep 28, 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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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.3 Adjournment
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Sep 28, 2015 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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