Monday, June 29, 2020
4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020, 6:00 P.M.
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1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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2. Old Business
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Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. Old Business
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3. New Business
Subject :
3.1 2020-2022 Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems & Adult Residential Services Letter of Agreement (July 13, 2020)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems & Adult Residential Services Letter of Agreement, as presented.
Public Content
The Letter of Agreement confirms Warren County School District agrees to collaborate regarding referral, treatment, discharge planning, and establishing supports for clients and their family member(s) related to Beacon Light Behavioral Health System & Adult Residential Services. The term of the letter of agreement is July 1, 2020 continuing through June 30, 2022.
Subject :
3.2 2020-2021 IU5 Special Education Programs and Services Contract (July 13, 2020)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$44,400.00
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-803/322 & 804/322
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 IU5 Special Education Programs and Services Contract, as presented.
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The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (I.U.) agrees to provide consortia special education programs and bundled services according to the attached contract(s). The services provided include programs within the district and/or the I.U. special education consortium. In addition, the I.U. will provide administrative support to these programs and services.
Subject :
3.3 Mercyhurst University Dual Enrollment Agreement 2020-2021 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (July 13, 2020)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Mercyhurst University Dual Enrollment Agreement for the 2020-2021, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.4 2020-2021 School-Based Access Program (SBAP) LEA Agreement to Participate (July 13, 2020)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2020-2021 School-Based Access Program (SBAP) LEA Agreement to Participate. as presented.
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Executive Summary
The School-Based Access Program (SBAP) is administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and its contractors, Public Consulting Group (PCG) and Sivic Solutions Groups (SSG). The Agreement is necessary for (1) Direct Service Claiming Process and Fees and (2) Medicaid Administrative Claim (MAC) Process and Fees.
Subject :
3.5 Practical Assessment Exploration System (2nd ed) Purchase (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$28,290.60
Budget Source :
01-1290-000-00-00-112/752
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the Practical Assessment Exploration System (2nd ed) purchase, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The WCSD STRIVE Program will use the Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) to engage students in a broad range of hands-on, generalizable work skills and learning experiences. Students will be better prepared for community work experiences, future employment and independent life.
PAES® Provides
- Work and Life Skill Training
- Vocational Work Assessment
- Work Exploration
- Appropriate Work Behavior Development
- Data Collection and Student Reporting
- An Accurate Description of Student Performance and Employment Potential
Where is PAES used?
- PAES® is used in Middle School to prepare students for career placement in High School programs. Students can gain experience and knowledge in a wide array of job opportunities.
- PAES® is used in High School for those students that are not in regular mainstream classes.
- PAES® is used in Transition Schools.
- PAES® develops basic skills needed and used in C.B.T. programs and teaches proper behaviors on the job.
- PAES® is used for Vocational Rehabilitation.
- PAES® can be used as a scheduled Work Development Class within a Transition Planning Program.
Subject :
3.6 Clarion University of PA Dual Enrollment Agreement 2020-2021 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (July 13, 2020)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Clarion University of PA Dual Enrollment Agreement for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.7 Memorandum of Understanding Between Pennsylvania College of Technology and Warren County School District - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colsimo (July 13, 2020)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Memorandum of Understanding between Pennsylvania College of Technology and Warren County School District, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.8 Updated Math Textbook Quotes from Cengage Learning - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$37,350.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 186 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Updated Math Textbook Quotes from Cengage Learning, in the amount of $37,350.00 using contingency funds, as presented.
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Subject :
3.9 Revised Planned Instruction - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Revised English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies Planned Instruction, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.10 2020-2021 LearnWell Agreement (July 13 2020)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01 1290 000 00 00 808/323
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2020-2021 LearnWell Agreement, as presented.
Public Content
This Letter of Agreement is established to provide clear expectations and structure for the operation of educational services provided to a WCSD student while admitted at Millcreek Community Hospital for inpatient behavioral health care/treatment. The rate of service is $41/hour at 10 hours/week per student, this is an increase of $1.00/hour from the 2019-2020 agreement.
Subject :
3.11 Cyber Services Agreement - Bradford Area School District - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (July 13 2020)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cyber Services Agreement with Bradford Area School District, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.12 Cyber Services Agreement - Ephrata Area School District (July 13 2020)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cyber Services Agreement with Ephrata Area School District, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.13 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Read 180 Universal Transition Subscription Package - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$34,020.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Read 180 Universal Transition Subscription Package for one year in the amount of $34,020.00, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.14 2020-2021 Targeted Support and Intervention Plans for Warren Area High School and Eisenhower Middle High School - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Targeted Support and Intervention Plans for Warren Area High School and Eisenhower Middle High School for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.15 GRANT: MTSS ELA Grant 2020-21 (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Absolute Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Dollar Amount :
$10,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
SUGGESTED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to work with Eisenhower Middle High School (EMHS) staff to develop and submit an application to the MTSS ELA Grant in the amount of $10,000 to support a team at EMHS working to improve student literacy outcomes in that building.
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3.16 GRANT: Carl D. Perkins Secondary Local Plan Grant 2020-21 (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Absolute Date :
Jul 27, 2020
Dollar Amount :
$78,636.00
Budget Source :
01-1390-800-24-07-189
Recommended Action :
SUGGESTED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit a Perkins Secondary Local Plan Grant application to support academic, career, and technical programming at the Warren County Career Center in the 2020-21 school year.
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Subject :
3.17 GRANT: 2020-2021 Title I, Part A Plan - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$1,656,280.00
Budget Source :
Title I Preliminary Allocation
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a Title I, Part A application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide educational support to eligible students in the Warren County School District for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
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3.18 GRANT: 2020-2021 Title II, Part A Plan - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$185,711.00
Budget Source :
Title II Preliminary Allocation
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a Title II, Part A application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide a variety of professional development activities for district staff during the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
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Subject :
3.19 GRANT: 2020-2021 Title IV, Part A Plan - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo (Special Meeting)
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$81,745.00
Budget Source :
Title IV Preliminary Allocation
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a Title IV, Part A application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide activities to support well rounded educational opportunities, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
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Subject :
3.20 2020-2021 K-12 School Guidance Plan - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the K-12 School Guidance Plan for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
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4. Informational Items
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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5. Other
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Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
Subject :
6.1 Next Meeting - July 27, 2020
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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Subject :
6.2 Adjournment
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
6. Closing Activities
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