1. Opening Activities
Subject :
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Procedural

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Subject :
1.2 Public Comment
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Procedural

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Executive Summary

2. Old Business
Subject :
2.1 Other
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
2. Old Business
Type :
Information

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Executive Summary

3. New Business
Subject :
3.1 PowerSchool License and Subscription Renewal - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$172,188.01
Budgeted :
Yes
Budget Source :
01 2818 000 00 35 000 / 438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the quote from PowerSchool for License and Subscription renewals in the amount of $172,188.01

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Executive Summary

Subject :
3.2 2020-2021 Warren County Career Center General Advisory Committee and Occupational Advisory Committee List - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Warren County Career Center General Advisory Committee and the Occupational Advisory Committee Lists for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

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The attachment lists the members identified for the General Advisory Committee and the Occupational Advisory Committee for the Warren County Career Center for school year 2020-2021.  The lists are to be approved annually.

Subject :
3.3 2020-2023 Warren County School District Comprehensive Plan - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposed 2020-2023 revised Comprehensive plan and authorizes the Administration to advertise the proposed Comprehensive Plan for a 28-day public review period beginning November 10, 2020. Provided there are no comments regarding the Comprehensive Plan, the Board of School Directors approves the plan, approves its submission to Pennsylvania Department of Education, and authorizes the President and Superintendent to execute the document for submission.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

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The administration will be asking the Board to approve the preliminary Comprehensive Plan at the December Board meeting, and the Board of School Directors is required to advertise the Comprehensive Plan for a 28-day public review period prior to final approval and submission to PDE.

Subject :
3.4 2020-2021 WCSD School Counselor Guidance Plan K-12 Revision - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2020-2021 WCSD School Counselor Guidance Plan K-12 Revision, as presented.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

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Executive Summary

Subject :
3.5 Health 9 Planned Instruction Revision - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Health 9 Planned Instruction Revision, as presented.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

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Executive Summary

Subject :
3.6 Art Planned Instruction Revisions - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Art Planned Instruction Revisions, as presented.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

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Executive Summary

Subject :
3.7 Memorandum of Understanding - Women's Care Center of Warren
Meeting :
Oct 26, 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 with the Women's Care Center of Warren, as presented.

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Executive Summary

Subject :
3.8 2018-2019 School-Based ACCESS Program Billing Agreement
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$30,850.82
Budgeted :
Yes
Budget Source :
01-8810-000-00-00-000-R8810
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the 2018-2019 School-Based ACCESS Program Billing Agreement, as presented.

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The IU5 has requested approval of the 2018-2019 School-Based ACCESS Program Billing Agreement following recent PCG and DHS release of ACCESS cost settlement.  WCSD will submit a detailed invoice in the amount of $30,850.82 to the IU-5 for reimbursement of allowable ACCESS expenses. 

Subject :
3.9 GRANT: Special Education COVID-19 Impact Mitigation Grant
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Oct 26, 2020
Absolute Date :
Oct 26, 2020
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$40,794.00
Budgeted :
No
Budget Source :
Special Education Budget
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for funding through the Special Education COVID-19 Impact Mitigation Grant in the amount of $40,794 to provide laptops and iPads for identified K-5 students, as well as the provision of WiFi hotpots and service plans for identified students in grades K-12.
Goals :
Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

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Subject :
3.10 GRANT: Title VIA - Rural and Low Income Schools
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Oct 26, 2020
Absolute Date :
Dec 31, 2020
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$80,169.00
Budgeted :
Yes
Budget Source :
01-1110-800-00-00-080
Recommended Action :
MOTION: 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.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.
Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

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Subject :
3.11 GRANT: Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees 2020-21
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Oct 26, 2020
Absolute Date :
Oct 26, 2020
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$150.00
Budgeted :
No
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to assist interested WCSD staff with the completion and submission of a PASR grant, in support of allowable projects, for the 2020-21 school year.
Goals :
Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

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Subject :
3.12 GRANT: Annie's Grants for Gardens
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Oct 26, 2020
Absolute Date :
Oct 26, 2020
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$3,000.00
Budgeted :
No
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to help interested district staff in the development and submission of a Grants for Garden application for 2020-21.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

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Subject :
3.13 GRANT: PARSS Teacher Grant 2020
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Oct 26, 2020
Absolute Date :
Oct 26, 2020
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Budgeted :
No
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to help interested staff complete and submit a PARSS grant in support of classroom teacher projects for the 2020-21 school year.
Goals :
Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

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4. Informational Items
Subject :
4.1 Other
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
4. Informational Items
Type :
Information

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Executive Summary

5. Other
Subject :
5.1 Other
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
5. Other
Type :
Information

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Executive Summary

6. Closing Activities
Subject :
6.1 Next Meeting - November 23, 2020 - Following PACCA
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
6. Closing Activities
Type :
Procedural

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Executive Summary

Subject :
6.2 Adjournment
Meeting :
Oct 26, 2020 - 4Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
6. Closing Activities
Type :
Procedural

Public Content

Executive Summary