Monday, August 28, 2023
2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023, 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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Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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2. Old Business
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Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. Old Business
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3. New Business
Subject :
3.1 GovConnection Inc. DBA Connection Quote #25526599.01 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$18,411.00
Budget Source :
01.2818.000.00.35.000/438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the GovConnection quote #25526599.01, as presented.
Subject :
3.2 GovConnection Inc DBA Connection Quote #25524114.03 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$67,270.00
Budget Source :
01.2818.000.00.00.000/438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves GovConnection Quote #25524114.03, as presented.
Subject :
3.3 CSM Consulting, Inc. Contract for E-Rate Compliance Services Quote - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$8,000.00
Budget Source :
01.2818.000.00.00.000/438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from CSM Consulting, Inc. for E-Rate Compliance Services, as presented.
Subject :
3.4 Dual Credit Agreement with the University of Pittsburgh - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Dual Credit Agreement with the University of Pittsburgh, as presented.
Public Content
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3.5 Graduating Class of 2023 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Graduating Class of 2023, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.6 Cooperative Agreement for Open Campus Initiative for 2023-2024 School Year - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cooperative Agreement for Open Campus Initiative for the 2023-2024 School Year, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.7 Renewal of BrainStorm Quick Help & Threat Defense for 23-24 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$14,254.29
Budget Source :
01.2271.800.00.00.084/650 (Tech)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Renewal of BrainStorm Quick Help & Threat Defense for 23-24 in the amount of $14,254.29, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.8 Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Data Sharing with Mind Research Institute - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Data Research with Mind Research Institute, as presented.
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Summary of Agenda Item: MOU allows Mind Research to analyze our K-5 math PSSA data to determine the impact ST Math, an online math problem solving program, had on student achievement during the 22-23 school year.
Subject :
3.9 WCCC Comprehensive Plan 2023-2026 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposed 2023-2026 revised Comprehensive plan and authorizes the Administration to advertise the proposed Comprehensive Plan for a 28-day public review period. 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.
Public Content
Subject :
3.10 WCSD Comprehensive Plan 2023-2026 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposed 2023-2026 revised Comprehensive plan and authorizes the Administration to advertise the proposed Comprehensive Plan for a 28-day public review period. 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.
Public Content
Subject :
3.11 Securly (e-hallpass) - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$2,331.00
Budget Source :
01.1110.000.21.06.000/610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of e-hallpass Software Licenses, per the Securly quote in the amount of $2,331.00, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.12 2023-2024 Schoolwide Title I Plans for Eisenhower Elementary School, Sheffield Area Elementary School, Warren Area Elementary Center, and Youngsville Elementary School - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2023-2024 Schoolwide Title I Plans for Eisenhower Elementary School, Sheffield Area Elementary School, Warren Area Elementary Center, and Youngsville Elementary School, as presented.
Public Content
2023-2024 Schoolwide Title I Plans for EES, SAES, WAEC, and YES.
Subject :
3.13 Virtual Academy Planned Instructions 2023-2024 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Virtual Academy Planned Instructions 2023-2024, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.14 Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Lending Library Agreement - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Lending Library Agreement, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.15 2023-2024 Student Assistance Program (grades 6-12) Agreement
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2023-2024 Student Assistance Program (grades 6-12) Agreement, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The 2023-2024 Student Assistance Program (6-12) Agreement is an annual renewal for services. Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems (BLBHS) is the current provider for SAP services for students in grades 6-12.
The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school. While Student Assistance Programs exist in other areas of the country, the structure and operation of the program in Pennsylvania is a unique expression of an integrated model serving the needs of Pennsylvania families and students.
Subject :
3.16 2023-2024 Elementary Student Assistance Program (grades k-5) Agreement (ESSER Project 47)
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$84,037.00
Budget Source :
01-1290-990-12-00-065/323
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2023-2024 Elementary Student Assistance Program (grades k-5) Agreement (ESSER Project 47), as presented.
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Executive Summary
This agreement includes elementary Student Assistance Program (eSAP) services for eligible students in grades kindergarten through fifth. Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems (BLBHS) is the current provider for SAP services for students in grades 6-12.
The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school. While Student Assistance Programs exist in other areas of the country, the structure and operation of the program in Pennsylvania is a unique expression of an integrated model serving the needs of Pennsylvania families and students.
Subject :
3.17 2023-2024 IU5 Special Education Programs and Services Agreement
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01-1290-000-00-00-801-322
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2023-2024 IU5 Special Education Programs and Services agreement, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unity (IU) 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 IU special education consortium. In addition, the IU will provide administrative support to the programs and services.
Subject :
3.18 GRANT: 2023-24 Cummins Foundation Grant Application for WCCC
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Aug 28, 2023
Absolute Date :
Aug 28, 2023
Dollar Amount :
$13,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to submit an application to the 2023-24 Cummins Foundation Grant competition to purchase a Wet Blast Cabinet system for the Power Equipment Technology Program at the Warren County Career Center.
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Please see the attached documents.
4. Informational Items
Subject :
4.1 Beaty Warren Middle School Disciplinary Report for 2022-2023
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
4. Informational Items
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4.2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Report for 2023-2024
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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4.3 K-2 Report Cards
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
4. Informational Items
Public Content
The WCSD has revised the K-2 report cards to be standards-based which are designed to inform parents/guardians about their child's progress towards specific learning standards set forth by PDE.
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4.4 Grade 2 Science Grant
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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The WCSD will be receiving science kits which will allow all second-grade students in the district to study a unit on engineering pumpkin pollinators.
Subject :
4.5 Class Sizes
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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5. Other
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Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
Subject :
6.1 Next Meeting - Monday, September 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Aug 28, 2023 - 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
Category :
6. Closing Activities
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