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First Posted: 8/26/2013
PRINGLE — James Gaydos, network administrator/technology director, shared concerns about technology systems at Monday night’s meeting of the West Side Career and Technology Center Joint Operating Committee Meeting.
Gaydossaid solutions to such issues as wireless equipment, system infrastructure and connectivity issues would require an investment in technology. In response to questions about cost, Gaydos said he was beginning to gather data.
Karen Kyle, chairperson of finance, said the project was not an option, but a “must do.”
President Jack Gill advised Gaydos to “price and prioritize” in upgrading the system.
In another matter, teachers presented a Power Point demonstration on the Professional Learning Communities model, employing collaborative teams of teachers, focusing on improved and comprehensive learning.
“With this approach, we see improved learning,” said Jeanne Kravitz, giving the example of CPR taught by several different disciplines.
Principal Richard Rava presented statistics indicated that the center has significantly improved test scores in the area of math and reading, exceeding state improvement statistics.
Nancy Tkatch, administrative director, gave a special thanks to Wyoming Borough for a donations of a 2004 Crown Victoria Police vehicle for use in the center’s automotive programs.
Gill indicated the committee was in the process of clarifying the use of emergency teaching certificates in response to a resident’s concern. He said the matter was “a personnel issue” and would be addressed in executive session.
The next meeting of the Joint Operating Committee will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 23.