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The revision also expands what the district counts as arts and humanities, removes family and consumer science as a standalone requirement, and introduces clearer guidance on grading, Keystone assessments and high-school transcripts, presenters said.

CNI team member, speaking to the committee, said, “It is the minimum requirements for graduation. So we have the 26 credits that we wanted to keep,” and explained that the district reviewed each requirement against Chapter 4 guidance to ensure coverage without adding unnecessary required courses.

Why it matters: the changes affect course planning, counselor placement and how students and families plan four-year schedules. District staff said the update aims to keep student choice while meeting state-mandated topics. The committee was shown a changes document that highlights modified pages so board members and the public can track what has been added or removed.

Key changes and operational details

- Credits and state alignment: The district will retain 26 total credits for graduation. The program adds one required credit in financial literacy for the graduating class of 2029, described in the draft as “financial literacy” to match the state requirement. Presenters said Personal Finance 1 is typically delivered in ninth grade and Personal Finance 2 in 11th grade, and counselors will retain discretion to place seniors who need the credit into an age-appropriate course.

- Arts and humanities: The draft broadens the arts and humanities category to include art, English, music, social studies electives (for example, sociology and psychology) and world language courses. Staff also reviewed specific courses that contain arts/humanities components and added them to the list so students and counselors can see which offerings satisfy the requirement.

- Family and consumer science: The district removed family and consumer science as a standalone requirement after staff reported declines in course enrollment and staffing capacity; some previously earned credits were being met through other courses such as introduction to business.

- Keystone exam transparency and benchmarks: Staff added a prominent explanation of Keystone exam coverage and benchmark practices so parents can see which grades and courses are tied to state assessments. The presenter said district benchmarking for subjects such as biology is still being finalized and the program-of-studies draft will be updated if decisions are made before the document’s December publication.

- Grading, GPA, transcripts and extracurriculars: The grading and reporting language remains largely unchanged, but the program-of-studies now cites policy language on GPA, class rank and dual-credit weighting. Staff noted that the student information system does not currently support automatic inclusion of non-sport extracurricular activities on the official transcript, so the school profile that accompanies the transcript will be used to communicate opportunities and activities not captured in the transcript file.

- Leveling and appeals process: The draft includes a published leveling guide and an appeal path parents may use if they disagree with a teacher recommendation: first conference with the teacher, then counselor, and, if unresolved, a form for administrative review with required data points.

What remains unresolved

Staff said National Honor Society entry criteria and honors reception procedures require further discussion with building-level administrators before those sections are finalized; the presenter asked for time to complete those conversations outside the committee meeting.

Next steps

The draft program of studies is being published in draft form on future agendas and department chairs and principals will continue to review it. Staff invited board members and the public to submit feedback to the presenter before subsequent reviews.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ESASD Education Committee Meeting (October 2)","oneSentenceSummary","District staff presented a revised program of studies that preserves the district’s 26-credit graduation requirement and adds a one-credit financial literacy requirement for the class of 2029.","taxTitle","East Stroudsburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",67504,"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},6426402,"East Stroudsburg describes early dual-enrollment rollout with Lackawanna County partners",2155,849490,3004530,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5871365-9f1f3c9cc76c7deaef39767700036641&start=849&end=3004","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5871365-9f1f3c9cc76c7deaef39767700036641/thumbnail_849490.jpg","/articles/6426402/Pennsylvania/East-Stroudsburg-describes-early-dual-enrollment-rollout-with-Lackawanna-County-partners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426402-aa93b3a342d6ab86c043d125ff1ce38e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154301&Signature=I300RSZytg6RGfxkil2ruJguhMaYHX5r7faxktP9VkwojTdk4BccPkkd5fyCtQ6ySRBmAvI0kaI8f4xa6xXpD8htFFxBjnjazfgoAqkVGSsx5Y6lsC03VXOmex0yGxkH0RjRqQY4Qtto5A1XLX4VG3u1jRwZCp6TZvj3vCY--4VRnD93sqeg5V7IS9dXPigMF9IxN~6gZQNHqQ-JMMpRcHDIQKlWWwEWKnnUvuyRaXOB-rJhUaqaRHpMeShH9zb3M8Ekj9ONKrdBO4cG7ZSwuOBbcYvtWs9TM7scndCcD~p3F0OD4V0qrFZan3TWsVXawc-acBb8RA-shPKRZI8mBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff updated the committee Oct. 2 on an early rollout of a dual-enrollment initiative with Lackawanna County that staff described as “phenomenal” and said included on-campus visits by college admissions representatives to North and South high schools.

Why it matters: Dual-enrollment and dual-credit opportunities can lower college costs for students and increase college readiness. The district said the program is in an early phase and staff will continue to refine logistics and partnerships.

What staff told the committee

CNI staff said Lackawanna admissions representatives visited both North and South campuses, met with students during class periods and helped students begin the online application. “Our partnership with them has been phenomenal,” the presenter said, noting two representatives were available during one sign-up session and about 20 students at South were completing applications during a visit.

Staff said the district is also discussing partnerships with Northampton and East Stroudsburg University. East Stroudsburg University was described as a valuable partner but with fewer dual-enrollment seats available that often require in-person attendance and can conflict with student schedules.

Operational notes

- Initial turnout: Staff reported approximately 20 students at a South campus session and a similar number at North during the first rollout, with district staff and college liaisons assisting the application process.
- Scope: The dual-enrollment information, supporting materials and operating guidance were added to the draft program of studies for transparency.
- Next steps: Staff said they will continue to expand the partnerships, explore additional campus options closer to students, and present further opportunities to the committee.

No formal committee action was taken; staff only provided an informational update and said the section will be refined in the program of studies and future presentations.","District staff reported the first-year rollout of a dual-enrollment partnership with Lackawanna County institutions, saying representatives met with students at both North and South campuses and about 20 students per site began the application process.",{"_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},6426392,"District explores Wayne Pike CTC partnership; staff weigh seat allocation, transportation and impact on MCTI access",614,4145850,4760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5871365-9f1f3c9cc76c7deaef39767700036641&start=4145&end=4760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5871365-9f1f3c9cc76c7deaef39767700036641/thumbnail_4145850.jpg","/articles/6426392/Pennsylvania/District-explores-Wayne-Pike-CTC-partnership-staff-weigh-seat-allocation-transportation-and-impact-on-MCTI-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426392-c13bb748a0bbc7a70663ab3c29fe0eaa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154301&Signature=l5MK96Ai-ZasY4jrLHzMDvN03W3pOE1orx-QG1YByJfy3zHHJgKx4p2O3WFq~zB~pPlf0QFKgBxhQCn9OAgcIWnkOt9Tsd7YbLI4qPKVAASnDRCHwNzozPC5JqwFL8Ss1EfAbJXLkNNLF-sHZwu5fGsK4y27vHoqatlapEXg23GAsftoS6F4K5f7QViKmSS~uT0jf7wsMeKGRaqO82nkVog~R8f8oXfvbecLOsDqVnuFKihxOdod4pPXSNxAqnxouhWP9RcHY~rm1KDNL9-nZPlDqcqP-y45aVLGreB2eFe7vG1FlNy6fvkca1rPt46pKBqmAuHo9Eu7jahrVoWdiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff briefed the EPR committee on Oct. 2 about exploratory conversations with Wayne Pike Career & Technical Center (CTC) and neighboring districts that are building a new CTC. The discussion focused on how East Stroudsburg students might access seats, how that would affect current MCTI enrollments and logistical considerations such as busing.

Why it matters: Career and technical education seats determine student access to specialized programs such as allied health, aviation and protective services. Staff said decisions about partnerships and seat-sharing could change which programs are available to North and South campus students and affect transportation needs.

What staff said

The presenter said Waupaupack (Waupaupack School District) has received “tens of millions of dollars in funding” to start its Wayne Pike CTC build and that the district’s superintendent and boards are moving forward with planning. Staff described three main options under consideration: 1) a proportional-seat agreement like the district’s relationship with MCTI; 2) paying tuition for students to attend and taking available, leftover seats; or 3) remaining with MCTI only.

Staff noted that MCTI turned away nearly 600 students this year for lack of capacity and said partnership options could expand countywide capacity. The presenter estimated East Stroudsburg could send roughly 57 students to Wayne Pike under one scenario, which would in turn open seats at MCTI for other students.

Operational and fiscal considerations

- Tuition: Staff said one district’s current quoted tuition figure is $22,000 per student if seats are purchased rather than guaranteed under a partnership agreement.
- Transportation: Pairing MCTI and Wayne Pike offerings could require additional bus routes and more complex routing because students might travel to different CTCs in the morning and return at different times; staff emphasized routing and scheduling would be a major implementation issue.
- Seat allocation: Neighboring superintendents expressed concern about giving away seats they plan to use; staff said negotiations would need to address fair-share calculations and any financial contributions tied to seats.

Board members and staff agreed the district should continue informational visits; a subset of administrators and board members will tour Wayne Pike CTC and meet its superintendent to gather details. Staff emphasized this is an informational stage, not a negotiation or final commitment.

No final decision was made at the meeting.","East Stroudsburg staff described preliminary talks with neighboring districts and Wayne Pike CTC about possible student access. Staff said Waupaupack has received \"tens of millions\" for its build, noted Wayne Pike could offer programs not available at MCTI, and flagged transportation and seat-allocation complexities.",{"_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},6426385,"District to evaluate Edgenuity platform as part of long-term plan to bring virtual courses in-house",181,3859240,4041120,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5871365-9f1f3c9cc76c7deaef39767700036641&start=3859&end=4041","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5871365-9f1f3c9cc76c7deaef39767700036641/thumbnail_3859240.jpg","/articles/6426385/Pennsylvania/District-to-evaluate-Edgenuity-platform-as-part-of-long-term-plan-to-bring-virtual-courses-in-house","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426385-b666544ffe58b2facbca5da766904839/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154301&Signature=PJzCGn0zlS7tO3t3RyMRjKEgkD1DIR0viKXzgUPXBKskydSOJMxa0oPkhI4pYAz49lehLEPeCYTUWyMpUixag5KcuXprhrVnX~A~cZKOy~Jx026JNvxaFgveEwB9ZxhYDMmxJAGb-Sx3H7puAg3FCYrr~xfHOINpFE3N~gjk9R6Fm6spg-Hrf6Q3vXvzHmJYR-7R8CfehU-wWhkf7IULrVpKDc-1Kz9wImc9GaQrb5vq~1IcCBjaQahz5zwnEFTq74QZOPvAjGh5gsyd14BRiYKmeJqF5J2p9XSjitAnXlX2u76~vIZGMqy0BGnuilNrKuUkJCGcz1hkF6OSA9WP9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","East Stroudsburg staff told the EPR committee they will evaluate the effectiveness, cost and technology requirements of Edgenuity — the district’s current online platform — and consider alternatives as the district grows its K–12 cyber program.

Why it matters: Online curriculum and delivery affect students who choose virtual learning for scheduling, academic progress and course content alignment with district standards.

What staff said

CNI staff reported they and Miss Mayer have been discussing the Edgenuity platform used at Osaka and will assess cost, ease of use and technological requirements as part of a formal evaluation. The presenter said the district’s long-term goal is to migrate toward East Stroudsburg–authored courses and away from third-party scripted programs.

“We won’t be able to do that immediately,” the presenter said, and added the district estimates a five-to-six-year timeline to fully migrate course content into an East Stroudsburg program as curriculum rewrites proceed.

Operational note

Staff said the current focus is evaluating whether Edgenuity provides meaningful instruction for students and whether the district should replace or supplement it as the cyber program grows. District staff indicated they will bring evaluation results back to the committee for future decisions.

No formal procurement or vendor decision was made at this meeting.","Staff said the district will evaluate the Edgenuity platform used at Osaka and other online options, with a long-term five-to-six-year goal to migrate to district-developed East Stroudsburg curriculum for its K–12 cyber program.",{"_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},6426383,"District outlines multi-year curriculum writing cycle and student-steering steps for comprehensive plan",720,3119920,3840070,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5871365-9f1f3c9cc76c7deaef39767700036641&start=3119&end=3840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5871365-9f1f3c9cc76c7deaef39767700036641/thumbnail_3119920.jpg","/articles/6426383/Pennsylvania/District-outlines-multi-year-curriculum-writing-cycle-and-student-steering-steps-for-comprehensive-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426383-2460c1dcd003aab9d1bc6e84bc79b483/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154301&Signature=dW5XnsolzVigdrgx4P7PWAQO82bn8dm01SK7VN6X0q0GKpFO7upTCwmRy8UOnKxQqi8Ft-lBO~-PCdkuHH5MbbAIRLeh~0mr1J6K6btu6fnKqxdnQAbjebFmLFTKmfZh3sdnAz66SFQma9MGHzGqN74qCB2r2EkSZLt8i1bi1ronANvtBsqpBH2KtcZ9pU0696BMVbRr6Q3dru9xdLX-Kg6XrAFIYagGGWssc5aJYfwz5b5hZMNWU8kBthtmVwmcBYcFSNLh83Q-AOBUmpnqiQMIQhcPTRkxtrTKvUFQ2v4oojOK2PY04r5r1H1NmHfL1xIJz5GhpLaJjqwwZn7aUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Oct. 2 EPR committee meeting, district curriculum staff outlined a multi-year curriculum-writing cycle and provided an update on the district comprehensive plan, including a new student steering committee that will meet next week.

Why it matters: Curriculum rewrites and the comprehensive plan set district priorities, influence professional development and determine which course and assessment changes reach classrooms over a multi-year period.

What staff presented

Staff reviewed a staged curriculum-writing timeline. The 2024–25 cycle included major secondary rewrites (K–12 science, EL K–12, family consumer science 6–12, business 9–12 and world languages) and the current year includes English 9–12 and a series of one-off course plans such as personal finance 2 and multimedia 2. Staff said the department is streamlining workloads by phasing department work so teachers and department leaders receive robust support during writing years.

Professional development and tools

Staff also described planned PD activities, including an October 14 session focused on LinkIt training for grades 6–8 core teachers and follow-up sessions for high school and elementary teachers. They said initial principal training helped principals see how LinkIt reports can shape building goals and teacher-level action plans.

Comprehensive-plan update and student input

The presenter said the core administrative team has completed the “ready” stage of the comprehensive plan and met the at-large steering committee on Sept. 25 to review conditions of leadership, teaching and learning. Staff reported that building profiles and PBOS scores were released and they are cautiously optimistic that future-ready data will update before the next at-large committee meeting.

A student steering committee with one representative from each school (10 students total) is scheduled to meet next Friday via Google Meet to provide student feedback on the draft; principals will be present with elementary students. Staff said they will use the student input to refine the plan and aim to present a completed comprehensive plan to EPR by January for submission before the March 30 deadline.

No formal vote occurred; staff asked the committee to note timelines and provide feedback where applicable.","CNI staff presented a three-year curriculum-writing timeline, upcoming PD and a comprehensive-plan update that includes a student steering committee and a target to finalize the comprehensive plan by January for March submission.","actionData","errors"]

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