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Board approves Susquehanna University affiliation but seeks clearer supervisor-certification details
Summary
The board approved a Susquehanna University student-teacher affiliation for a single candidate but members pressed the superintendent to confirm the placement’s grade/subject and whether the university supervisor is certified in that subject; the district will track supervisor details going forward.
The Jersey Shore Area School District board approved an affiliation agreement with Susquehanna University on March 9 that authorizes a student-teacher affiliation, while board members pressed for clearer information about the specific placement and the certification of the university supervisor.
Several board members said the agenda packet did not specify the grade level or subject for the individual student identified in the agreement and urged that information be provided before placements are finalized. One member also expressed concern that university supervisors who evaluate the student-teacher should be certified in the subject area they oversee.
Superintendent Dr. Alma Ulmer said the item on the agenda was the affiliation agreement rather than a specific placement; she said the district did not yet have the cooperating teacher assignment in place. Dr. Ulmer agreed to add information about the university supervisor to the district’s tracking spreadsheet going forward. Board members noted the local cooperating teacher typically receives $400 and asked that such supervisory and compensation details be documented in future agenda materials.
The board approved the affiliation as presented and requested that the administration return with the requested supervisory and placement specifics for the board’s records.
