Owen J. Roberts School District

This document outlines the Health & Physical Education curriculum goals and benchmarks for students in Owen J. Roberts Elementary Schools. It details specific benchmark goals for grades 4-6 based on Pennsylvania State Standards, covering concepts of health, healthful living, safety and injury prevention, physical activity, and movement strategies. The curriculum aims to develop students' knowledge and skills through diverse instructional methods, ensuring achievement of defined benchmarks by the end of elementary school.

This document outlines the functions and current initiatives of the Special and Gifted Education (SAGE) Group within the Owen J. Roberts School District. It details what the group does, including managing special education, 504 plans, gifted education, and related services, and addresses Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). The presentation highlights ongoing work in areas such as engaging families in the IEP process, implementing inclusive special education supports, providing professional development, expanding MTSS, establishing a new MTSS leadership committee, setting school-specific well-being goals, continuing a mental health consortium, and enhancing gifted and student support programs.

The document details the reveal ceremony for the "One Book, One School" selection at East Coventry ES. The discussion centered on selecting a book and an accompanying animal mascot for the program. Various animals were proposed and presented by students, including a turtle, monkey, snake, hamster, rabbit, fish, bird, rat, and a gecko. The committee also addressed a suggestion to include a squirrel, which is the school's established mascot. The overarching theme involved determining which animal best aligns with the chosen book, while also considering factors like noise level, care requirements, and student preference. The process involved consulting with students and committee members, ultimately leaning towards a comprehensive selection that involved multiple animals, referencing a previous concept involving eight class pets plus a squirrel.

The meeting began with the call to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, and an Executive Session Announcement. Key agenda items included the Superintendent's Report, which noted the absence of the Student Government Report due to weather and the rescheduling of Student Recognition. Public comment focused on the calendar, snow days, and Policy 919. Board Committee Reports were presented across various areas including Finance and Personnel. Routine matters approved via consent included acknowledgments of financial reports, investment reconciliations, asset summary statements, cash flow analysis, student activity reports, bus drivers, audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025, a policy for first reading, and enrollment projections. Donations were acknowledged. During Board Discussion, the Board agreed to invite the CCIU to present the budget. Personnel matters approved included retirements, resignations, appointments, extracurricular activities, extensions of sabbatical leave, and unpaid leaves of absence. The Board approved the extension of the Assistant Superintendent Employment Contract for Dr. Kathryn Soeder until June 30, 2027. The Board also approved the establishment of a new student activity club. New Business consent items covered reaffirmation of local procedures, approval of the 2026-27 meeting dates and Program of Studies changes, ratification of out-of-state trips, policy for second reading, the 2026-27 school calendar, local holidays resolution, ratification of homebound instruction, and authorization for Dr. Wilbur Stout to e-sign certain agreements. Public comment addressed crew athletes, Wildcat Cre operations, and tax relief for volunteer fire companies. The Board discussed the crew club and requested feedback on synchronous/asynchronous effectiveness.

This document outlines the curriculum and learning expectations for Grade 8 World Language courses, including French 1, German 1, Latin 1, and Spanish 1. It details the specific communicative competencies and cultural understanding students are expected to acquire over these two-year programs, referencing ACTFL benchmarks for proficiency levels. The key focus areas for each language include foundational grammar, vocabulary, communication in basic social situations, and cultural exploration.