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Annual state tests are near for Kane students |
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Written by Publisher
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Friday, 12 March 2010 |
Teachers and administrators in the Kane Area School District are gearing for this year’s round of testing under the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).
The results of the tests will show whether Kane students in tested grade levels are proficient in math, reading, writing and science.
Results of the PSSA tests also will determine whether Kane schools are making “annual yearly progress” (AYP) under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) program.
The Kane Area School District and its three schools now carry AYP status. AYP achievement awards were presented to school principals Thursday at the meeting of the Kane School Board.
The PSSA tests this year are scheduled in April. Results usually aren’t known until July or August.
In other business at the 35-minute meeting at the Kane Middle School auditorium, the school board:
nReceived notice that Texley Depto, a building maintenance worker, is retiring April 30 after a 35-year career with the school district.
nNamed Mike London as an assistant football coach.
nAppointed Kelly Nicklas as a substitute nurse.
nAdded Danyelle Whitman to the list of substitute teachers.
nAppointed Heather Morrison as school psychologist.
nApproved the district’s share of $915 for the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) program.
Under this program, all students in kindergarten through fifth grade receive a free book to keep and read. In the past, there have been three annual RIF Days at the elementary school.
nApproved a “dual enrollment” agreement with Clarion University. This will enable high school students to take courses to earn college credits.
nApproved the addition of a physical education course known as “team handball.”
nApproved a cooperative bid of $32,113.33 for supplies and materials.
nReceived a list of scholarships available to high school seniors. Jeff Kepler, high school principal, said the district would be awarding the scholarships at commencement. The scholarships total more than $80,000. Seniors are urged to apply for the awards, Kepler said.
nReceived notice that kindergarten registration will be held Wednesday, March 24 from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Chestnut Street Elementary School.
nReceived notice that the Kane Science Olympiad team will take part in regional competition Thursday, March 25 at Clarion University.
Jodell Barner is the adviser for the team, which includes 17 middle school students and six high school students.
nReceived a report from W. Wayne Adams, project manager, on the status of the construction of the new elementary school and the renovation of the middle school.
Most interior work is due for completion by April 4, he said. The progress of exterior work such a landscaping will depend on the weather, he said.
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