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Staff said the trip would include 15 students and two staff members and described the travel dates reported at the meeting as \"April 25th through the 26th\" (as stated by staff). District staff presented estimated costs to the district of roughly $1,060 for transportation and a total trip cost of about $3,760; staff said they have a plan to assist any families experiencing financial hardship.

The committee moved the travel request to the May action meeting; a motion to approve the student travel request passed at the work session by voice/hand vote.

Full item details, trip itinerary and final cost breakdown will be presented to the board at the action meeting where members will vote on final approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NPSD Education, Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting 4-1-25","oneSentenceSummary","The ECI Committee approved a student travel request from North Penn High School: 15 students and two staff to attend a Science Olympiad invitational in Altoona; the district cost shown was $1,060 for transportation and the trip cost $3,760; the committee approved moving the item to action.","taxTitle","North Penn SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",14588,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6091233,"North Penn committee recommends Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy process, refers policy to action",285,3324000,3609000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2863935-01faed8003a171826d1563cb61c5c991&start=3324&end=3609","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2863935-01faed8003a171826d1563cb61c5c991/thumbnail_3324000.jpg","/articles/6091233/Pennsylvania/North-Penn-committee-recommends-Pennsylvania-Seal-of-Biliteracy-process-refers-policy-to-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091233-8be4b3792f96f33005886884ba3e1b41/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172330&Signature=gRCbEv~muQHY7~4e~4c5QRXzHtzSkROcUPOGAh~YWKL7DJbFAQzYDRfXqpCHQ85uNdYQcKHVJz92Hdk8nG4dxoF4stwSAZntiyFs8HfYkk3JL5nO8ghAXlbH5Tlxard51sna6KKYdrhQ623ZgswLFYB~IVj3C9RNwPgRsQqJap3O80uiS8BlkN0YbR5JuN-hT8KVECsYURB8giLBlocLvSUS8Ak63wLwN4Zm5HZGWKWH3AqKl5qF4mKXaD9xs8hNRgFj22KD7XGwIXBw7iKB3PVttYJgcfk~2s2MetzYPN06i~jCldfGAzmGdsIGPhgzsDODi2j7H5ZAQVVwq3cjOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Penn ECI Committee voted to send a proposed district plan for awarding the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy to the May action meeting.

Rachel Early summarized the proposal, saying the state award recognizes students who demonstrate intermediate to high proficiency in English and an additional language at graduation. Early said the district's committee developed multiple pathways so different student groups can qualify: multilingual learners (reclassification plus transcript evidence), world‑language students (course grades and Keystone literature proficiency) and bilingual students who speak languages the district does not offer (using an ACTFL assessment and Keystone literature proficiency).

\"It is an award presented by a school entity like North Penn in recognition of students who have attained intermediate to high proficiency in both English and 1 more additional language upon high school graduation,\" Early said. The plan includes an application process, portfolio options and a communication strategy; staff said they intend to include the award on diplomas and in an awards ceremony if the board approves the plan.

The committee voted unanimously to move the Seal of Biliteracy plan to the May action meeting so the board can consider formal approval and the district can communicate the program to students and families for the coming school year.","The ECI Committee approved moving a district plan to implement the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy to the May action meeting; the plan lays out multiple eligibility pathways for multilingual learners, world‑language students and bilingual students using ACTFL assessments or course grades and Keystone results.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6091238,"North Penn presents summer programs: SPARK remediation, virtual enrichment, kindergarten readiness and remediation options",353,2353000,2706000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2863935-01faed8003a171826d1563cb61c5c991&start=2353&end=2706","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2863935-01faed8003a171826d1563cb61c5c991/thumbnail_2353000.jpg","/articles/6091238/Pennsylvania/North-Penn-presents-summer-programs-SPARK-remediation-virtual-enrichment-kindergarten-readiness-and-remediation-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091238-5e08fc8c9d86c63854939a4805ae2cb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172330&Signature=FuZmI1zzsp-40h~3~PYaBeqMGLlpN9kjR~F0ReOOwSNI7WYoqrAhP~NkilthEgrY~4NlXoSTmVKQm5s8LC7W2OA3ATck~40OHXxMsrCJXkrYcQefobHUQaXsf9mMvsaDxz2A-wOh~cYn4mimUZnbnTZUrDJ-sqOttlh1Vqt3ncQP5AHDCgso5eN3T4fRgO-np3MxGDz9-f053jjV1oDUXrjaAPE3dr377fJ0Y1QHXaw-5qXoGOGG6~GyY40quLg7QbLAqgZbwCtnsU68sCNoTjm5F20csFlB~ZbCulLnfnVBH4NuBh-339o9i5Dcsp4Sk-xHddYf7p~8wWd0BKawRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented the North Penn School District's planned summer programs and the ECI Committee voted to move the package to the May action meeting for formal approval.

Nina Fencenmaker described SPARK (Summer Program for Academic Readiness for Kids), an invitation‑only remedial reading program that emphasizes reading skills, community building and about 30 minutes of foundational math per day. SPARK will run at Knapp Elementary School this year; the program provides transportation and is free to participating families. \"There is no cost to our students to attend this program, and we are delighted that we are able to continue providing transportation to all of our families that would require that,\" Fencenmaker said.

The district also presented an Elementary Virtual Enrichment program that runs four weeks in July via Canvas; staff said about 1,000 students registered last year. The Educational Foundation provided a grant this year to purchase incentives for student participation, and community partners donated additional prizes.

The kindergarten readiness camp will run July 28–Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at three elementary sites (Hatfield, Oak Park and Guenot) and is open to district students who will enter kindergarten in the fall; the program focuses on school routines and social‑emotional readiness rather than kindergarten academic standards.

Elementary ELD summer instruction will run concurrently with SPARK at Knapp Elementary and is funded by Title III; staff said last summer the elementary ELD program enrolled about 100 students with eight teachers and provided take‑home resources.

For middle and high school students, the district described a five‑week summer remediation program for students who earned an E (typically a 50–64 range) in a course and wish to remediate to earn credit. The program offers a prescriptive in‑person testing period during week one, asynchronous and in‑person learning options Monday–Thursday 8–11 a.m., and specialist support (special education and ELL teachers) where needed. Staff said if a student scores below 60% during remediation, the district requires additional in‑person support.

The ECI Committee voted unanimously to move the summer programs package to the May action meeting so families can view details and the board can approve any funding.","The district outlined summer offerings including SPARK remedial reading, an elementary virtual enrichment course (about 1,000 registrants last year), a kindergarten readiness camp (July 28–Aug. 7), elementary Title 3 ELD and a five‑week remediation program for secondary students; the committee voted to move the programs to action.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6091243,"ECI committee backs digital science supplements and keeps Follett library system",161,1185000,1346000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2863935-01faed8003a171826d1563cb61c5c991&start=1185&end=1346","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2863935-01faed8003a171826d1563cb61c5c991/thumbnail_1185000.jpg","/articles/6091243/Pennsylvania/ECI-committee-backs-digital-science-supplements-and-keeps-Follett-library-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091243-23107fc7b3f925ffb01b166b7935d233/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172330&Signature=LzqxkmxEDbg-iVT5AoShsnRQGDpR~O8a78o0T5MvjoZUNUARqEBmhSzT9iHbP-98jk6D97Oq20Xr0KLShTnXsBNnCPTarP6dAsdF-5bpUWMRitPTk~9YYiTE87~XJR2DQffU64zRDiHSTyd3~csu~Yu9Og4nuOXS694C3sb3nWPvXWkecKv0hNu75o7aDsBkoHOOnK4GBsMEehetyH0nUEaGh9gnSl7ilePhF7TnnjR9lkX0GiCE45iwx1JJ2-fx5fR2BjLdH-LvSlaVxT8kOD0680ukwmYnnWoOYaTCDy5xxUgRexefVErQah-258qiP7tfhJECC4trW5aEVQYdwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The ECI Committee reviewed two curriculum‑related procurement recommendations and voted to refer both to the May action meeting.

Staff recommended two digital, standards‑aligned supplemental science platforms for kindergarten through grade 6: Generation Genius and Mystery Science (Discovery Education). The presenter described both as video‑driven, inquiry‑based supplements intended to \"enhance science instruction in K through 6\" and to align with state standards. The committee's presenter also described a separate RFP for a library management system and recommended continuing the district's current partnership with Follett, citing updated features, improved data migration and ADA compliance.

Committee members discussed teacher familiarity and professional development needs if the district switched library systems; staff noted continuing with Follett reduced training overhead because teachers already know the platform. The committee voted unanimously to move both RFP recommendations to the May action meeting.

No contract values were presented at the work session; staff said cost and contract details will be presented at the action meeting.","Committee recommended Generation Genius and Mystery Science (Discovery Education) as K–6 digital science supplements and voted to continue the Follett library management system; both items were moved to the May action meeting.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6091247,"North Penn ECI details multi‑year curriculum review, recommends algebra, ELD and AP adoptions",1407,129000,1536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2863935-01faed8003a171826d1563cb61c5c991&start=129&end=1536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2863935-01faed8003a171826d1563cb61c5c991/thumbnail_129000.jpg","/articles/6091247/Pennsylvania/North-Penn-ECI-details-multiyear-curriculum-review-recommends-algebra-ELD-and-AP-adoptions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091247-b5a572fc4871e07921bd24dc64eea165/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172330&Signature=Jxo6U1Arp3MxseI-dMx19AdZIz7TgHOM12NiLzqOBED3TivJQxszrf5p81oyITMYeodQ1n0FbEa9dxnCD2FNTIZFdfB3~u7X9I-QmWqkaMffpYCTW7oVX2HbfxZwZGogzdZRvVkKZY3RoHpODMJMjBMc4KGbRZHEVezRFeWWXvtG0T8B62fLpaA~wNeVYLNYCZ3~7Ra-ByaST1tg4-fAQw~YfQo0fpSv-R8g-b8~c2qrTaIDM43CGAGRI6~1p4k8ktAPdTLLdkEHo8yh8X14RUNGjSx-6s6VyCnXg-RqzF06crsXkBsCvWUCiAMNOKziyHkrvUImm8Lnxd7EwHB~-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Penn School District's Elementary and Curriculum Instruction (ECI) Committee reviewed the district's multi‑year curriculum review cycle and recommended several adoptions for the coming school year during its April virtual meeting.

The committee described a repeating six‑year review cycle that starts with needs assessment and research, moves through curriculum development and implementation, and cycles back to monitoring and revision. \"We always are thinking about our diverse learners. We have 13,000 students in our schools,\" Dr. Pam Hart said, describing the district's need to select resources that reach multilingual learners and students with different skill levels.

The recommendations brought to the committee included: the Algebra II title Algebra 2: Concepts & Connections (Cengage/Big Ideas, 2025) for implementation in 2025–26; new English language development (ELD) resources for secondary ELD courses (Get Ready, Get Reading from Vista; LIFT from National Geographic/Cengage); and updated Advanced Placement texts for AP United States History (Give Me Liberty, Norton), AP Psychology (Myers, Bedford, Freeman & Worth) and AP Economics (Krugman's Economics for AP, Bedford, Freeman & Worth). \"Each chapter [of the recommended Algebra II text] features a specific career focus,\" said Melinda Lyon, the district's secondary learning coach for math, noting the series' career links, statistics emphasis and online student supports such as CalcView and CalcChat.

District staff said the Algebra II resource was piloted in both middle and high school by several teachers and that committees used Pennsylvania high school math standards, SAT eligible content and Common Core guidance when evaluating options. For ELD and AP materials, curriculum teams used needs assessments and instructional materials evaluation tools; AP selections referenced College Board recommendations.

After presentations and brief questions from committee members, the committee voted to move the set of curriculum adoptions to the board's May action meeting for formal approval. The motion to move the adoptions to action was made and seconded and passed unanimously.

The committee said implementation planning, including professional development and technology alignment, will follow any formal approvals. Dr. Hart and curriculum staff noted the district will coordinate training and pilot work and emphasized that timing of expensive adoptions is considered alongside the business office to manage fiscal impact.

The committee scheduled the adoptions for formal community review and the May action agenda; staff said the public will have access to materials before final board votes.","At its April work session the North Penn School District ECI Committee reviewed the district's curriculum review cycle and recommended several textbook and program adoptions, including a new Algebra II text, English language development resources and updated AP titles; the committee voted to move the adoptions to the May action meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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