Jaimie Foster

The Language Instruction Educational Program for the Central Dauphin School District outlines a systematic approach to identify, instruct, support, and assess English Learners (ELs). Key areas include comprehensive identification protocols, program design emphasizing differentiated instruction and English language development, appropriate state and local assessment accommodations, and equitable grading policies. The plan details reclassification and monitoring processes, professional development for staff, and robust family and community engagement strategies. It also addresses services for non-public schools and support for ELs in alternative education programs, with the overarching goal of ensuring academic achievement and English language proficiency for all EL students.

The Central Dauphin School District's Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) outlines a systematic approach to support English Learners. It focuses on comprehensive identification, appropriate instructional models including scheduling and program design, fair assessment and grading policies, robust reclassification and monitoring processes, ongoing professional development, and strong family and community engagement. The program's vision is to ensure equitable and academically rigorous education for all English Learners, promoting their academic achievement and English language proficiency within a community that values diversity and multilingualism.

The meeting included a report from the CD Cyber Academy, a public address segment, and discussions on board policies, overnight trip approvals, snow and ice removal contracts, kindergarten center contract pricing, human resource software, and application services. The board reviewed and approved policies related to tobacco and vaping products, controlled substances, investment of district funds, and records management. They also approved an overnight trip for the Central Dolphin High School Choir and contracts for snow and ice removal services. Additionally, the board discussed and approved contracts for the construction of four kindergarten centers and the implementation of Red Rover software for human resources. The meeting also covered retaining consulting services for federal program forms.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items, such as tabling item 8.02, approving the September 23rd, 2025 meeting minutes, and an executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues. A student speaker from Central Dolphin East High School presented highlights from the school. The board congratulated the girls' softball team for winning the 6A state championship. There was also a presentation on updates to the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society processes. The board reviewed the treasures report for month ending August 31st, 2025 and discussed bond refinancing for capital projects and school renovations.

The Central Dauphin School District's budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023 includes estimated revenues and expenditures, fund balance details, tax data, and information on cash and investments. It covers various aspects such as local, state, and federal revenue sources, instructional and support services expenses, and long-term indebtedness. The budget also includes specific details on juveniles incarcerated expenditures and revenues, as well as a fund balance summary.