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Board advances ELL and reading materials, expands SAP coverage and OKs student programs and trips
Summary
The board recommended purchases of ELL curriculum ($11,495.39) with Title III funds, approved reading materials, increased SAP counseling coverage, and authorized student travel and assemblies (TSA trip $9,700; elementary assembly $2,350).
The district’s curriculum and student-services committees presented a set of instructional purchases and program approvals at the March 23 meeting.
Curriculum purchases: The committee recommended approval of National Geographic Cengage ELL materials (Trailblazer for elementary and Impact for secondary) at a quote of $11,495.39. Jenny Rexrode said the materials will support about 100 English learners in the district and that Title III funds will cover approximately $10,000 of the cost with the remainder coming from her budget. The board advanced the recommendation.
Reading programs: For grades K–2, the committee recommended Wilson Language Training Corporation’s Foundations materials to supplement current reading resources and add decodables; teachers reportedly preferred the upgrade to meet state structured-literacy recommendations.
Student supports and programs: The board approved an amendment to the Karen SAP agreement to increase SAP services so each building receives two days of coverage for the remainder of the 2025–26 year; that motion passed 9–0. The board also approved a contract with Higher Impact Entertainment for a grades-3–4 motivational assembly at a cost of $2,350, and authorized a TSA State Conference trip at a cost of $9,700 to cover transportation and related expenses for qualifiers and advisors. Both items passed 9–0.
Partnerships and guidance: The committee recommended entering a partnership agreement with Keystone Red Rock Job Corps to provide residential training options for high-school students; presenters said past district utilization was limited or none and that the partnership offers an alternate pathway for students at risk of dropping out. The board also advanced a K–12 guidance plan (2026–29) that will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education and noted an advisory council meeting for review.
What’s next: Purchases and contracts will proceed per budget and funding source authorizations; the Job Corps partnership and guidance plan will continue through routine acceptance and submission processes.
