Monday, August 26, 2024
Committee of the Whole
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, 6:00 P.M.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
6820 MARKET STREET, RUSSELL, PA 16345
www.wcsdpa.org
1. Opening Activities
Subject :
1.1 Call to Order
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Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Public Comment
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Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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1. Opening Activities
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2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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2.1 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report, as presented.
Public Content
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2.2 Support Personnel Report - PACCA
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
2.3 Volunteer Report - PACCA
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report, as presented.
Subject :
2.4 New Bus Drivers - PACCA
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of new bus drivers, as presented.
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2.5 New Position Request - Certified School Nurse (SSSC PCCD) - PACCA
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
SSSC PCCD BUN forthcoming
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position of Certified School Nurse, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
2.6 Unified Champion Schools Memorandum of Understanding
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Unified Champion Schools Memorandum of Understanding between the Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the Warren County School District, as presented.
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2.7 Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
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Subject :
2.8 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Contracts and Resignations, as presented
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Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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2. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
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3.1 Agreement BLBHS elementary Student Assistance Program (SSSC PCCD Grant non-competitive WCSD)
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
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Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$117,366.00
Budget Source :
01.2160.987.24.07.021/330
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Agreement BLBHS elementary Student Assistance Program (SSSC PCCD Grant non-competitive WCSD), as presented.
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This is an annual renewal to continue elementary Student Assistance Program (eSAP) services in the district. Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems (BLBHS) is the current provider for eSAP and SAP services. This agreement will be paid for with the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) WCSD non-competitive grant, procurement standards were followed. The grant is available through December 31, 2025.
The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. This program is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school. While Student Assistance Programs exist in other areas of the country, the structure and operation of the program in Pennsylvania is a unique expression of an integrated model serving the needs of Pennsylvania families and students.
Subject :
3.2 Agreement FSWC Substance Abuse Prevention Education Counseling (SSSC PCCD Grant non-competitive WCCC & WCSD)
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$83,000.00
Budget Source :
01.2160.987.24.07.021/330
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Agreement FSWC Substance Abuse Prevention Education Counseling (SSSC PCCD Grant non-competitive WCCC & WCSD), as presented.
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Family Services of Warren County will provide substance abuse prevention education and counseling services throughout the 2024/2025 school year and part of the 2025/2026 school year. Services in the 2024/2025 school year will include 3 days at the Warren County Career Center and 2 days in schools throughout the district. Services in the 2025/2026 school year will be 100% at the Warren County Career Center.
This agreement will be paid for with the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) WCSD non-competitive grant, procurement standards were followed. The grant is available through December 31, 2025.
2024/2025
$56,000 - SSSC PCCD WCCC
$13,000 - WCSD non-competitive
2025/2026
$14,000 - SSSC PCCD WCCC
Subject :
3.3 2024-2025 Student Assistance Program (grades 6-12) Agreement
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024-2025 Student Assistance Program (grades 6-12) Agreement, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The 2022-2023 Student Assistance Program (6-12) Agreement is an annual renewal for services. Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems (BLBHS) is the current provider for SAP services for students in grades 6-12.
The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school. While Student Assistance Programs exist in other areas of the country, the structure and operation of the program in Pennsylvania is a unique expression of an integrated model serving the needs of Pennsylvania families and students.
Subject :
3.4 2024-2025 Agreement for Provision of Special Education and Certain Related Services
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024-2025 Agreement for Provision of Special Education and Certain Related Services between Forest Area School District and the Warren County School District, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.5 Replacement of Backordered Items from the Networking Technologies Point to Multipoint Solution for Cameras Quote #014398 Approved on May 6, 2024
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
01.2818.000.00.00.000/438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the replacement of 2 items from the Networking Technologies Point to Multipoint Solution for Cameras Quote #014398 approved by the Board of School Directors on May 6, 2024, due to being on backorder with a total price increase of $160 for the replacement items, as presented
Public Content
Subject :
3.6 CSM Consulting, Inc. Agreement - E-Rate Application Services
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$8,000.00
Budget Source :
01 2818 000 00 00 000 /438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from CSM Consulting, Inc. for E-Rate Application Services, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.7 Contract for the Meraki Outdoor Upgrade E-Rate
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Dollar Amount :
$85,000.00
Budget Source :
01.2818.000.00.00.000/438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Statement of Work Contract for the Meraki Outdoor AP Upgrade eRate - quote #23108204 approved by the Board of School Directors on April 8, 2024, as presented.
Public Content
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3.8 Music Planned Instruction - CIT
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Music Planned Instruction, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.9 Virtual Planned Instructions - CIT
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Virtual Planned Instructions, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.10 2024-2025 Women's Care Center MOU - CIT
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Budget Source :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024-2025 Women's Care Center MOU, as presented.
Public Content
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3.11 American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider Agreement - CIT
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider Agreement, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
3.12 American Red Cross Full Service Training Agreement - CIT
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the American Red Cross Full Service Training Agreement, as presented.
Public Content
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3.13 GRANT: PCCD 2024-26 School Mental Health Safety and Security Grant (WCSD)
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Aug 26, 2024
Absolute Date :
Aug 26, 2024
Dollar Amount :
$177,380.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit an application to the School Mental Health & Safety and Security grant for eligible physical and mental health safety projects in the Warren County School District.
Public Content
Please see the attachments.
Subject :
3.14 GRANT: PCCD 2024-26 School Mental Health Safety and Security Grant (WCCC)
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
Type :
Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Aug 26, 2024
Absolute Date :
Aug 26, 2024
Dollar Amount :
$70,000.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit an application to the School Mental Health & Safety and Security grant for eligible physical and mental health safety projects at the Warren County Career Center.
Public Content
Please see the attachments.
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
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4. Physical Plants & Facilities
Subject :
4.1 Open-ended Carpenter Agreement
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
4. Physical Plants & Facilities
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Independent Contractor agreement authorizing Avail Construction to perform carpentry services for the District subject to the restriction the total amount paid shall not exceed $100,000, as presented
Public Content
Subject :
4.2 Paint Disposal
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
4. Physical Plants & Facilities
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Boards of School Directors approves an estimate from EnviroServe for the removal of paint, with the total amount not to exceed $20,000.00, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
4.3 Diess and Halmi Agreement
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
4. Physical Plants & Facilities
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a professional service agreement to Deiss & Halmi Engineering, Inc, in an amount to not exceed the DGS fee Schedule, for the design and construction for the project known as the Eisenhower Water Filter Addition, as presented.
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4.4 Information - Utilities Report
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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4. Physical Plants & Facilities
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4.5 Information - Sheffield Snow Plowing
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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4. Physical Plants & Facilities
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4.6 Discussion - Facilities
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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4. Physical Plants & Facilities
Type :
Discussion, Information
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Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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4. Physical Plants & Facilities
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5. Finance
Subject :
5.1 Signature Authorization - Warren Area High School Activity and Athletic Accounts - FIN
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Joshua Vincent, Cheryl Tutmaher, Nova Holeva, and Matthew Madigan as signatories for the Warren Area High School Activity Account and Warren Area High School Athletic Account, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
5.2 Tax Collector Resolution - FIN
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors exonerates the following Tax Collectors in the amounts as listed on real estate property returned for non-payment to the County Commissioners as certified by said collectors for the year 2023; approves the estimated tax revenue for 2024; and approves the resolution authorizing the identified Tax Collectors to collect the 2024 taxes.
Public Content
Subject :
5.3 2024 Affordable Care Act Employer Reporting - FIN
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Type :
Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024 Affordable Care Act Reporting Agreement with Reschini, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
5.4 Information-Finance Reports
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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5.5 Information - Donations Report - FIN
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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5.6 Information - Grant Report
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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Please see the attachments.
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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6. Closing Activities
Subject :
6.1 Next Meeting - Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
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6. Closing Activities
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6.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
6. Closing Activities
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Subject :
6.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Aug 26, 2024 - Committee of the Whole
Category :
6. Closing Activities
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