Rudolph Kowalcyk

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to field trip requests, a request for free admission for elementary school children and a parent during a home football game, and a request for free admission for teachers during Educator Appreciation Night. The board also reviewed and approved personnel motions, including retroactive approval of employment offers and additional paid work days for a guidance counselor. Extra-curricular activities were addressed with the resignation of a football scoreboard operator and appointments of teacher mentors and co-advisors. The board discussed and approved a Student Assistant Program Agreement, participation in AdvisePA, transportation matters, and various fiscal reports and agreements.

The 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan for Moshannon Valley Junior-Senior High School focuses on improving student achievement in ELA and math, closing achievement gaps, and enhancing special education services. Key strategies include implementing new core curriculum resources (Into Math), providing targeted professional development, and strengthening a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). The plan also addresses challenges related to teacher turnover, learning loss, and the disproportionate number of economically disadvantaged and special education students. Targeted outcomes include improved student growth and proficiency scores on state assessments, increased graduation rates, and enhanced equity and access for all students.

The 2021-2022 Schoolwide Title I School Plan for Moshannon Valley El Sch focuses on improving reading analysis, writing instruction, and academic rigor across all grade levels (K-6). Key priorities include developing a districtwide reading analysis and writing action plan, increasing the use of formative assessments to drive instruction, implementing learning targets to enhance rigor and student-centered learning, and differentiating instruction to meet individual student needs. The plan emphasizes professional development for teachers, focusing on content knowledge, assessment strategies, and differentiated instruction techniques. Outcomes include increased student success in reading analysis, writing, and overall academic performance, as measured by local and state assessments.

The 2022-2023 Title I School Plan for Moshannon Valley Junior-Senior High School addresses key challenges in math and ELA proficiency, learning loss, and the growing populations of economically disadvantaged and special education students. The plan focuses on improving data-driven instruction, implementing differentiated instruction and student-centered practices, aligning curriculum to standards, and providing targeted professional development. Specific strategies include utilizing ExactPath and benchmark assessments, conducting curriculum audits, implementing a district instructional coach, and offering after-school and summer learning programs. The plan aims to close achievement gaps, increase student proficiency, and improve overall student learning and achievement.

The Moshannon Valley JSHS School-wide Title I Plan for 2023-2024 addresses key challenges in math and ELA achievement, curriculum alignment, and learning loss. The plan leverages data from sources like Study Island Benchmarking and state testing to identify student needs and inform instructional strategies. Key initiatives include implementing a comprehensive MTSS program (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) in grades K-8, reviewing and revising the written curriculum in core subjects (based on CMSi audit recommendations), and providing targeted professional development for teachers. The plan also emphasizes the use of ExactPath for differentiated instruction and addresses challenges related to the growing economically disadvantaged student population and high teacher turnover. The overall goal is to improve student achievement and growth in math and ELA, close achievement gaps, and enhance the quality of instruction.