Monday, September 23, 2019
1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019, 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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Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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2. Old Business
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Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. Old Business
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3. New Business
Subject :
3.1 2019-2020 Beacon Light Behavioral Health Center Custer City Agreement
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, 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 2019-2020 Beacon Light Behavioral Health Center Custer City Agreement, as presented.
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Executive Summary
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 2019-2020 as compared to the 2018-2019 school year: Special Education $160/day; Life Skills $191/day; and Autism classroom $258.50/day.
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3.2 2019-2020 Agreement for Provision of Special Education and Certain Related Services (FASD & WCSD)
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-000/513 & 563
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2019-2020 Agreement for Provision of Special Education and Certain Related Services (FASD & WCSD), as presented.
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Executive Summary
The Warren County School District will provide educational programs and special education services to support a Forest Area School District's resident student(s) with disabilities; likewise Forest Area School District will provide educational services, as outlined in the agreement for provision of services, to a Warren County School District resident.
Subject :
3.3 IU5 Lending/Borrowing Library Equipment Agreement - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the IU5 Lending/Borrowing Library Equipment Agreement as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.4 2019 Graduates - Revised - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Revised 2019 Graduate list, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.5 Learning A-Z License Quote - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$84,553.80
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Learning A-Z License Quote for two years of licensing in the amount of $84,553.80, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.6 iPad Pro Quote from Apple Store for Education Institution - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$16,182.00
Budget Source :
PA Smart Grant 01 1110 390 11 00 000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the iPad Pro Quote from Apple Store for Education Institution in the amount of $16,182.00, paid from PA Smart Grant funds, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.7 Florida Virtual Amended Agreement - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Florida Virtual Amended Agreement regarding courses of study for students, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.8 GRANT: Rural Low Income Schools 2019-20
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Absolute Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Dollar Amount :
$83,272.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-800-00-00-080
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for funding through the Rural and Low-Income Schools Program to fund one (1) academic teacher coach position.
Public Content
Subject :
3.9 GRANT: School Safety & Security Meritorious Grant 2019-20
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Absolute Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Dollar Amount :
$45,000.00
Budget Source :
01.2660.360.00.00.000/350
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a School Safety and Security Meritorious Grant for maintaining the hours of the current WCSD School Resource Officer Program.
Public Content
Subject :
3.10 GRANT: FirstEnergy Classroom STEM Grant 2019-20
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Absolute Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Dollar Amount :
$1,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to work with interested district teachers to develop and submit applications to the FirstEnergy STEM Classroom Grant Program.
Public Content
Subject :
3.11 GRANT: Reflex Educator Program
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Absolute Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Dollar Amount :
$1,625.00
Budget Source :
N/A - no cash awarded
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to work with Youngsville Elementary School to submit an application for the Reflex Educator Grant.
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Subject :
3.12 GRANT: School Safety & Security Competitive Grant 2019-20
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Absolute Date :
Sep 23, 2019
Dollar Amount :
$75,000.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a School Safety and Security Competitive Grant for the purchase of radio repeaters to complement previously purchased emergency radios.
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4. Informational Items
Subject :
4.1 Community Resource Video Segment I IDEA - Extracurricular & Athletics
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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Executive Summary
The Office of Pupil Services has developed an awareness video as a tool to communicate information relevant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The long-term goal is to create a selection of awareness videos so viewers can learn about important matters related to special education and student services.
The first segment provides an overview of IDEA - Extracurricular & Athletics. Viewers learn about district staffs' responsibilities in implementation of an IEP during extracurricular and/or athletic events. Essential components of an IEP are highlighted to promote learning and awareness. The Office of Pupil Service will continue to develop and integrate community resource videos as a delivery mechanism to promote the learning experiences for parents and members of our community.
https://youtu.be/xFJIC93MyFw
The next two segments wil include Activities of Daily Living and Community Based Instruction with more to follow such as: school social work services, psychological counseling services, related services, transition planning, etc.
Subject :
4.2 Gifts and Donations 2018-19 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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5. Other
Subject :
5.1 Policy 9335: Home Education/Home School Programs
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Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
Subject :
6.1 Next Meeting - October 21, 2019 - Following PACCA
Meeting :
Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.2 Adjournment
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Sep 23, 2019 - 1Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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