1. Opening Activities
Subject :
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Procedural

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Subject :
1.2 Public Comment
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Procedural

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2. Old Business
3. New Business
Subject :
3.1 IU5 Agreement - Title I Services at St. Joseph 2016-2017 School Year
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$15,006.53
Budgeted :
Yes
Budget Source :
Title I Services
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revised Letter of Agreement with IU5 to provide Title I services to qualified students of St. Joseph School for the 2016-2017 school year.

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Original agreement was approved at the July 25, 2016 Special Board Meeting.  Amount of the original agreement was $16,037.85.  PDE reduced the Title I allocation.  This agreement is for $15,006.53.  The first payment of $7,481.08 has already been paid.  The final amount due is $7,525.45 and will be processed through:

01-1500-800-00-00-085 / 322 ($6,513.52)

01-2280-800-00-00-085 / 329 ($792.15)

01-3390-800-00-00-085 / 610 ($219.78)

Subject :
3.2 Planned Instruction Revision - Building Construction Occupations
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$11,500.00
Budgeted :
Yes
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Building Construction Occupations Technology planned instruction including updates to the textbook information.
Goals :
Goal #1: The Warren County School District will continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on 1) improved staff effectiveness; 2) improved student centered support and services; 3) Improved curriculum, instruction and assessment.

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Subject :
3.3 Smart Technologies Software Licensing Renewal
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action
Preferred Date :
Apr 10, 2017
Absolute Date :
Apr 10, 2017
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$35,910.00
Budgeted :
Yes
Budget Source :
Technology Maintenance Account
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the quote from Whitlock for $35,910 to renew Smart Technologies software that is used with the various Smart Boards and Smart Televisions across the district, the license agreement extends through June of 2019.

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Subject :
3.4 GRANT: Support for Warren County Career Student Competitions
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 27, 2117
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$13,380.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit a grant request to the Community Foundation for Warren County requesting financial assistance to support state-level competition expenses for Warren County Career Center students.
Goals :
Goal #3 : The Warren County School District will develop a fiscal plan to 1) address the need for increasing non - traditional revenues and maximizing income from traditional sources, 2) continue to control spending, and 3) present a long - term financial plan to address the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding curricular and technology needs, professional development, staffing, the impact of PSERS, declining revenues from the local tax bases and school funding from the State.

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Subject :
3.5 GRANT: Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Grant for Warren County Career Center
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$12,055.00
Budgeted :
No
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an EITC request in the amount of $12,055 to the Warren-Forest Higher Education Council for funding of dual enrollment opportunities and program of study software at the Warren County Career Center.
Goals :
Goal #3 : The Warren County School District will develop a fiscal plan to 1) address the need for increasing non - traditional revenues and maximizing income from traditional sources, 2) continue to control spending, and 3) present a long - term financial plan to address the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding curricular and technology needs, professional development, staffing, the impact of PSERS, declining revenues from the local tax bases and school funding from the State.

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Subject :
3.6 GRANT: Tom Ridge Environmental center (TREC) Grant
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$500.00
Budgeted :
No
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to work with interested teachers to submit Tom Ridge Environmental Center grants for qualified field trip proposals.
Goals :
Goal #3 : The Warren County School District will develop a fiscal plan to 1) address the need for increasing non - traditional revenues and maximizing income from traditional sources, 2) continue to control spending, and 3) present a long - term financial plan to address the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding curricular and technology needs, professional development, staffing, the impact of PSERS, declining revenues from the local tax bases and school funding from the State.

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Subject :
3.7 GRANT: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Cohort 7 Extension
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$399,000.00
Budgeted :
No
Budget Source :
01-1192-800-11-00-432
Recommended Action :
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the administration submits an application in the amount of $399,000 as an extension of the existing Cohort 7 of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, offering an after school program for students in grades 2-5 in each of the WCSD attendance areas.
Goals :
Goal #3 : The Warren County School District will develop a fiscal plan to 1) address the need for increasing non - traditional revenues and maximizing income from traditional sources, 2) continue to control spending, and 3) present a long - term financial plan to address the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding curricular and technology needs, professional development, staffing, the impact of PSERS, declining revenues from the local tax bases and school funding from the State.

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Subject :
3.8 GradPoint Licensing
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the addendum to the Connections Education LLC GradPoint Licensing agreement with the Warren County School District as presented.

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This expands the relationship between Pearson OBL and WCSD and allows all districts across Pennsylvania to access GradPoint under the terms of the existing agreement approved August 29, 2016.

4. Informational Items
Subject :
4.1 WAEC Kindergarten Summer Camp 2017 - Proposed Pilot Program
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
4. Informational Items
Type :
Information

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Subject :
4.2 Gifted Support Program
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
4. Informational Items
Type :
Information

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5. Other
Subject :
5.1 Other
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
5. Other
Type :
Minutes

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6. Closing Activities
Subject :
6.1 Next Meeting Date - Monday, April 24, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
6. Closing Activities
Type :
Procedural

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Subject :
6.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
6. Closing Activities
Type :
Procedural

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Subject :
6.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2017 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
6. Closing Activities
Type :
Procedural

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