Monday, April 26, 2021
2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021, 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 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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2. Old Business
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. Old Business
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3. New Business
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3.1 2020-2021 Beacon Light Custer City Agreement
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-000/563
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2020-2021 Beacon Light 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 students receiving special education services.
There is no increase in the daily tuition costs for 2020-2021 (July 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020) as compared to the 2019-2020 school year. There is an increase in daily tuition costs for the 2020-2021 school year (November 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021) as compared to the 2019-2020 school year - the increase is $5/day for special education; $5/day for Life Skills; and $10.50/day for the Autism classroom).
The WCSD Office of Pupil Services received the agreement from BLBHS on April 2, 2021.
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3.2 2021-2022 LearnWell Agreement
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01 1290 000 00 00 808/323
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2021-2022 LearnWell Agreement, as presented.
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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.
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3.3 2021-2022 Language Instructional Education Program Services IU5 Contract
Meeting :
Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$36,000.00
Budget Source :
01 1290 000 00 00 801/322
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves the 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 school year.
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.
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3.4 Letter of Agreement for Title I Services with IU5 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$44,812.04
Budget Source :
01 1500 800 00 00 085 / 322
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Letter of Agreement with IU5 in the amount of $44,812.04 for Title I Services at St. Joseph Non-Public School, as presented.
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3.5 2021-2022 Northwest Tri-County IU5, WCSD & Warren State Hospital Letter of Cooperation
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01 1200 000 00 00 808/322
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2021-2022 Northwest Tri-County IU5, WCSD & Warren State Hospital Letter of Cooperation, as presented.
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This Letter of Cooperation is established to provide clear expectations and structure for the operation of the WCSD public special education program in the Warren State Hospital contracting with IU5 for services consistent with its obligations under (Section) §1306 (c)(1). It is the intent of both entities that the WCSD public special education program will operate in a well-coordinated fashion with all relevant WSH services for admitted youth, 18-21 years of age.
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3.6 Step Up to Writing for Grades K-2 Quote and Sole Source Letter from Voyager Sopris - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$20,764.70
Budget Source :
01 2271 800 00 00 057 / 610 Title II
Recommended Action :
The the Board of School Directors approves the Step Up to Writing for Grades K-2 Quote in the amount of $20,764.70 and Sole Source Letter from Voyager Sopris, as presented.
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3.7 Mind Research Institute ST Math Licenses K-5 Quote and Sole Source Letter - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$15,725.00
Budget Source :
01 1190 800 00 00 084 / 610 Title IV Well Rounded Classroom Supplies
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Mind Research Institute ST Math Licenses K-5 in the amount of $15,725.00 per the Quote and Sole Source Letter, as presented.
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3.8 English Language Arts Planned Instruction Revisions - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the English Language Arts Planned Instruction Revisions, as presented.
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3.9 STEM Academy Planned Instruction - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the STEM Academy Planned Instruction, as presented.
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3.10 GRANT: Continuity of Education for Career and Technical Centers Grant (CEEG II)
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Apr 26, 2021
Absolute Date :
Apr 26, 2021
Dollar Amount :
$143,235.00
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to complete and submit a Continuity of Education Grant (CEEG) II for the Warren County Career Center in the amount of $143,235 for allowable items and/or purposes as identified by the WCSD administrative team.
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3.11 eDynamic Learning Renewal Agreement - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$30,000.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 564 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the eDynamic Learning Renewal Agreement in the amount of $30,000.00, as presented.
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3.12 Virtual Academy Open Contract for 2021-2022 School Year - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cyber Services Agreement, as presented; authorizes its use from this date through the conclusion of the 2021/2022 school year, including 2022 summer school; and, during this time, authorizes the Board President and Secretary to sign the Agreement without additional Board approval for any school district that desires to contract with the District, subject to the restrictions that any revision to the Agreement must be approved by the District’s Solicitor prior to signature and any revision to the Agreement that modifies the financial terms in any way must also be re-approved by the Board.
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3.13 Accelerate Education Incorporated License Agreement - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$95,400.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 564 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Accelerate Education Incorporated License Agreement in the amount of $95,400.00, as presented.
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3.14 Pointful Education Digital Curriculum and Services Quote - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$2,236.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 564 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Pointful Education Digital Curriculum and Services Quote in the amount of $2,236.00, as presented.
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3.15 SchoolsPLP Contract License and Training Quote for Summer School - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$15,037.50
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 564 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the SchoolsPLP Contract License and Training Quote for Summer School in the amount of $15,073.50, as presented.
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3.16 SchoolsPLP Contract License and Quote for the 2021-2022 School Year - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$68,705.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the SchoolsPLP Contract License and Quote for the 2021-2022 School Year in the amount of $68,705.00, as presented.
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3.17 EdGate Statement of Work, Master Agreement and Sole Source Letter - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$133,138.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 564 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the EdGate Statement of Work in the amount of $133,138.00 for virtual lessons in the subjects of Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as the EdGate Master Agreement and Sole Source Letter, as presented.
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4. Informational Items
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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5. Other
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.1 Next Meeting - May 24, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.2 Executive Session
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.3 Adjournment
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Apr 26, 2021 - 2Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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