Monday, October 23, 2023
4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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1. Opening Activities
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2. Old Business
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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2. Old Business
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3. New Business
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3.1 Learning A-Z Quote - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$1,790.10
Budget Source :
01.1110.000.00.52.564/650
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Purchase Order/Quote with Learning A to Z and the associated Terms and Conditions, as presented, and authorizes their electronic acceptance.
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Learning Z to Z is a vendor used for supplemental virtual materials in the Kindergarten and First grade classes. We are purchasing this for up to 3 classrooms and receiving a discount for purchasing ahead for 3 years.
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3.2 Communication and Study Skills Planned Instructions - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, 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 Communication and Study Skills Planned Instructions, as presented.
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3.3 Practical Assessment Exploration System Purchase (ESSER Project #SA-6)
Meeting :
Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$45,120.60
Budget Source :
01-1290-994-22-01-072/752
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Practical Assessment Exploration System Purchase (ESSER Project #SA-6), as presented.
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The EMHS 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 an 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 :
3.4 GRANT: 2023-24 PASR Grant for School Employees
Meeting :
Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Oct 23, 2024
Absolute Date :
Oct 24, 2134
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
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 2023-24 school year.
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3.5 GRANT: 2023-24 S. Knox Harper Grant
Meeting :
Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Oct 23, 2023
Absolute Date :
Oct 23, 2023
Dollar Amount :
$1,500.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to work with interested WCSD teachers to submit applications to the S. Knox Harper grant program.
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Subject :
3.6 GRANT: 2023-24 PARSS Teacher Grant
Meeting :
Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Oct 23, 2023
Absolute Date :
Oct 23, 2023
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
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 2023-24 school year.
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3.7 GRANT: Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Grant - Cohort 12
Meeting :
Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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3. New Business
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Oct 23, 2023
Absolute Date :
Oct 23, 2023
Budget Source :
21st Century
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant – Cohort 12 competition, providing afterschool and summer programming for qualified students in grades K-5.
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4. Informational Items
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4.1 Jamestown Community College Agreement
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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4.2 Data On Counseling and Supports Available for Students
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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4. Informational Items
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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5. Other
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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6.1 Next Meeting - Monday, November 20, 2023, following the PACCA Committee
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6.2 Executive Session
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6.3 Adjournment
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Oct 23, 2023 - 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee
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6. Closing Activities
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