Monday, April 30, 2018
1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018, 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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Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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Information, Procedural
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2. Old Business
3. New Business
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3.1 2018-2019 Behavior Specialist Consultant Services Agreement (CAA & WAA)
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$83,520.00
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-808/323
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the 2018-2019 Behavior Specialist Consultant Services Agreement (CAA & WAA), as presented.
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The Achievement Center will provide a BSC to support the facilitation of group and individual social counseling session, as well as plan behavioral interventions tailored to support individual needs for students and conduct ABA-based language assessments (ABLLS-R; VB-MAPP; PEAK) in the Central and Western Attendance Area Autistic and Emotional Support Programs. The service is necessary to ensure continuous social and behavioral interventions are available to students with disabilities.
Subject :
3.2 2018-2019 Behavior Specialist Consultant Services Agreement (district-wide)
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$52,200.00
Budget Source :
01-1290-000-00-00-112/323
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the 2018-2019 Behavior Specialist Consultant Services Agreement (district-wide), as presented.
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The Achievement Center will provide a Behavior Specialist Consulting (BSC) with Applied Behavior Analysis experience to systemically apply interventions based on ABA learning theory to support the facilitation of interventions directly with children throughout the district. The BSC will also consult & train teachers to implement specific interventions, collaborate with special education case managers, and support parent inquiries.
Subject :
3.3 2018 Extended School Year - Behavior Specialist Consultant (BSC)
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$6,032.00
Budget Source :
01-1290-000-00-00-112/323
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the 2018 Extended School Year Behavior Specialist Consultant Agreement with the Achievement Center, as presented.
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The Achievement Center will provide Behavior Specialist Consultant services throughout the 2018 Extended School Year Program.
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3.4 2018-2019 Bollinger Enterprises, Inc Agreement
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the 2018-2019 Bollinger Enterprise, Inc. Agreement, as presented.
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Bollinger will provide the WCSD with Pre-Employment Transition Services (PETS) in each of the WCSD attendances areas, where students will learn independent living skills, self-advocacy, and workplace readiness training.
Subject :
3.5 2018-2019 Language Instructional Education Program Services IU5 Contract
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$36,000.00
Budget Source :
01 1200 000 00 00 808/322
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the 2018-2019 Language Instructional Education Program Services IU5 Contract, as presented.
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IU5 will provide ESL services to Warren County School District throughout the 2018-2019 school year. The rate has decreased $2.69/hour for 2018-2019.
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.
Subject :
3.6 2018-2019 Handle With Care Agreement
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$2,400.00
Budget Source :
01 1290 000 00 00 173/324
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2018-2019 Handle With Care (HWC) Agreement for Crisis Intervention Instructor Training, as presented.
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Handle With Care Behavior Management will be implemented district-wide as the primary physical intervention response. Special education staff will be provided an annual recertification training throughout the 2018-2019 school year by certified WCSD trainers.
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3.7 ABA Intensive Summer Training 2018
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$5,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-112/323
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the ABA Intensive Summer Training 2018, as presented.
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Achievement Center will provide the following training to the WCSD designated staff in Summer 2018. Scheduled dates are June 13, 14; August 8, 9, 10.
Applied Behavior Analysis Intensive Summer Training Instructors:
The training will be presented by experts in ABA and in the material presented in the curriculum. Instructors will include individuals with BCBA, LPC, and/or LBS credentials.
- Conduct 5 days of instruction to the designated WCSD staff
- Day 1 –
- Applied Behavior Analysis Principles
- Measurement and Data Collection
- Day 2 –
- Functional Behavioral Assessments
- School-Based Behavior Support Plans
- Day 3 –
- Systems and School Wide Positive Behavior Supports
- Crisis Definition and Planning
- Day 4 –
- Acceptance and Commitment Training for Staff, Administration, and Students
- Day 5 –
- Application of ABA using Scenario, Role Play, and Work Groups
Subject :
3.8 2018 Extended School Year Agreement - Glenn-Den Enterprises
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01-1290-000-00-00-173/323
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the 2018 Extended School Year Agreement - Glenn-Den Enterprises, as presented.
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Glenn-Den Enterprises will provide related services (Occupational Therapy) to support student needs throughout the WCSD 2018 Extended School Year Program.
Subject :
3.9 Creative Learning Systems SmartLab Enhancement Price Quotation for Warren Area Elementary Center
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$15,000.00
Budget Source :
01 1190 800 00 00 084 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Creative Learning Systems SmartLab Enhancement Price Quotation for Warren Area Elementary Center, as presented.
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Subject :
3.10 Mind Research Institute ST Math Licenses K-5 Quote
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$106,648.00
Budget Source :
Title I - $80,000 and Access - $26,648
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Mind Research Institute ST Math Licenses K-5 Quote, as presented.
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3.11 High School Science Pearson Quote
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$108,462.45
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the High School Science Pearson Quote, as presented.
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Subject :
3.12 High School Science McGraw-Hill Quote
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$97,173.11
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the High School Science McGraw-Hill Quote, as presented.
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Subject :
3.13 Title I Parent & Family Engagement Supply Quotes
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$22,484.17
Budget Source :
01 3390 800 00 00 085 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approve the Title I Parent & Family Engagement Supply Quotes, as presented.
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Subject :
3.14 Biology Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Quote
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$16,833.60
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Biology Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Quote, as presented.
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Subject :
3.15 Organic Chemistry Plus Mastering Chemistry Pearson Quote
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$35,000.39
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Organic Chemistry Plus Mastering Chemistry Pearson Quote, as presented.
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Subject :
3.16 Safe Sitter Quote
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$1,390.50
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Safe Sitter Quote, as presented.
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Subject :
3.17 Family & Consumer Sciences Grade 6 Planned Instruction
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Family & Consumer Sciences Grade 6 Planned Instruction, as presented.
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Subject :
3.18 Middle Level English Language Arts Electives Grades 6, 7, & 8
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$9,800.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the English Language Arts Electives Grades 6, 7, & 8, as presented.
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Subject :
3.19 High School Science Planned Instruction
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the High School Science Planned Instruction, as presented.
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3.20 Computer 3, 4 and 5 Planned Instruction
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Computer 3, 4 and 5 Planned Instruction, as presented.
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Subject :
3.21 Edulink Comply Agreement
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$10,731.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Edulink Comply Agreement, as presented.
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Subject :
3.22 GRANT: Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) Grant
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Apr 30, 2018
Absolute Date :
Apr 30, 2018
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
SUGGESTED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to work with interested teachers to submit Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) grants for qualified field trip proposals.
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4. Informational Items
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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4.2 Mathematics
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Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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5. Other
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
Subject :
6.1 Next Meeting - Tuesday, May 29, 2019, following PACCA
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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Subject :
6.2 Adjournment
Meeting :
Apr 30, 2018 - 1 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
6. Closing Activities
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