Monday, August 29, 2016
3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016, 6:00 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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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 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 2016-2017 IU5 ESL Services Contract
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01 1200 000 00 00 808/322
Recommended Action :
The Board of Education approves the 2016-2017 IU5 ESL Services Contract, as presented.
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IU5 will provide ESL services to Warren County School District throughout the 2016-2017 school year.
The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (IU5) offers English as a Second Language (ESL) services for English Language Learners (ELLs). Services provided will assist member districts in meeting some of the requirements for their ESL program and support compliance with existing state and federal regulations. The lU5’s ESL services include referral/intake, screening/assessment of language proficiency, individual or small group direct instruction, staff development, supervision, logistics/scheduling, alignment with school curriculum, and instructional and professional resources.
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3.2 iPad Purchase - System 44 Next Generation
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$14,480.00
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-000/750
Recommended Action :
The Board of Directors approves the iPad Purchase (System 44 Next Generation), as presented.
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Executive Summary - The iPad purchase promotes opportunities for 4th & 5th grade students receiving Tier III interventions to engage in one-to-one intensive, individualized instruction and skills practice using System 44 Next Generation software. System 44 (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) is recommended as the supplemental curriculum to support instruction and learning opportunities for special education students receiving MTSS Tier III instructional interventions. System 44 integrates seamlessly in the READ 180 Next Generation classroom, with educators providing differentiated instruction for System 44 students during the Small-Group Rotations.
Subject :
3.3 2016-2017 Beacon Light Custer City Agreement
Meeting :
Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-000/563
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2016-2017 Beacon Light Custer City Agreement, as presented.
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The Beacon Light Custer City Agreement provides educational services outside of the home district for special education students.
There is no increase in the daily tuition costs for 2016-2017 as compared to the 2015-2016 school year.
Subject :
3.4 RES Software Renewal
Meeting :
Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 12, 2016
Absolute Date :
Oct 10, 2016
Dollar Amount :
$24,000.30
Budget Source :
Technology Maintenance Account
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from RES Software for renewal of one year for $24,000.30.
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Executive Summary
A maintenance contract and licensing renewal is due for RES Software. RES Software is infrastructure software that allows the Technology Department to make changes to a centralized platform that manage software deployments, user personalization, computer policies effecting each user’s session and overall experience. This software is used in conjunction with Microsoft and Citrix’s platform of server technologies to deliver the applications, printers, files and access necessary for district operation.
The funding for this renewal of $24,000.30 is budgeted under the Technology maintenance account.
Subject :
3.5 EduLink Agreement Amendment
Meeting :
Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$3,709.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached Amendment to the Agreement with EduLink Inc. for the licensing fee to add the Attachment Module to the existing agreement for the electronic teacher evaluation portal (PA-ETEP).
Subject :
3.6 Planned Instructions - Reading 6, Reading 7, and Reading 8
Meeting :
Aug 29, 2016 - 3 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 revisions to the Reading 6, Reading 7 and Reading 8 Planned Instructions.
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3.7 Middle Level Planned Instructions
Meeting :
Aug 29, 2016 - 3 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 revisions to the Middle Level Planned Instructions as presented.
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The changes to these Planned Instructions include the documentation of the unit of credit and data system information sheet that is used internally for entering the information in the electronic system. No changes were made to the body/content of any of these planned instructions. The attachments include:
| Course # |
Course Name |
| 00001 |
Information Literacy Skills - Grade 6-8 |
| 00036 |
ELA 6 |
| 00037 |
ELA 7 |
| 00039 |
ELA 8 |
| 00105 |
American Civics 6 |
| 00106 |
PA Cultures 6 |
| 00123 |
Ancient World History: Prehistory-Renaissance |
| 00128 |
World Connections: Renaissance through Modern World |
| 00201 |
Pre-Algebra 8 |
| 00202 |
Honors Alg I |
| 00307 |
Science 8 |
| 00501 |
Computer 7 |
| 00502 |
Computer 8 |
| 00603 |
PE 6 |
| 00604 |
PE 7 |
| 00605 |
Health 7 |
| 00607 |
PE 8 |
| 00703 |
Art - Gr. 6 |
| 00706 |
Family & Consumer Science 7 |
| 00707 |
Art - Gr. 8 |
| 00708 |
Family & Consumer Science 8 |
| 00740 |
Creating Technology |
| 00803 |
Music - Grade 6 |
| 00828 |
Middle Level Band |
| 00833 |
Middle Level Orchestra |
| 00850 |
Middle Level Chorus |
Subject :
3.8 Request for New Position
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
Contingency Fund
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve a new Itinerant Elementary Instructor position beginning with the 2016/2017 school year.
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Position assignment will be WAEC for the 2016/2017 school year.
Subject :
3.9 Cyber Memorandum of Understanding
Meeting :
Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cyber Memorandum of Understanding as presented.
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3.10 Consortium Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc.
Meeting :
Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached consortium agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc.
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4. Informational Items
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4.1 WCCC Bureau of Career & Technical Education Approved Program Evaluation Correction Plan and Status Update - 2015-2016
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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4.2 Central Office Administrators' and Principals' Reports
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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5. Other
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.1 Next Meeting Date - Monday, September 26, 2016 following PACCA
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.2 Executive Session
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.3 Adjournment
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Aug 29, 2016 - 3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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