Monday, December 4, 2017
Organization Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ORGANIZATION MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017, 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
6820 MARKET STREET, RUSSELL, PA 16345
www.wcsdpa.org
1. Opening Activities
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1.01 Call to Order – Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.03 Introduction Board Members, Superintendent, Solicitor, Board Secretary, and Treasurer – Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Mr. Joseph Colosimo Mrs. Amy J. Stewart
Mrs. Marcy Morgan Mr. Chris Byham - Solicitor
Mr. Arthur Stewart Mrs. Ruth Huck - Board Secretary
Mr. Michael Zamborik Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht - Treasurer
Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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1.04 Elect Temporary President
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Recommended Action :
Motion I: I nominate ___________________ as the temporary president.
Motion II: I move that the nominations be closed.
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Executive Summary
A. Nominations are taken for temporary president.
(Elected by and from the holdover members)
B. Secretary of the Board serves as the Secretary
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1.05 Oath of Office
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Secretary reads list of legally elected and qualified board members
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Oath administered by temporary president
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Oaths are signed and presented to board secretary
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New members are seated at the board table
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1.07 Public Comment
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2. New Business
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2.01 Election of President
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
I nominate________________for Board President.
I move that the nominations be closed.
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Executive Summary
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Nominations are taken from the floor and may be seconded but will not fail for lack of a second.
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Nominations closed by motion, seconded and two-thirds vote.
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Final vote taken. Appropriate by show of hands or roll call by members present and retained as part of the permanent minutes.
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An officer is required by board policy to be elected by a majority of the full membership of the Board.
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2.02 Newly Elected President Takes Seat and Presides Over Meeting
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2. New Business
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2.03 Election of Vice President
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Dec 4, 2017 - Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
I nominate __________________ for Vice President.
I move that the nominations be closed.
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Executive Summary
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Nominations are taken from the floor and may be seconded but will not fail for lack of a second.
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Nominations closed by motion, seconded and two-thirds vote.
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Final vote taken. Appropriate by show of hands or roll call by members present and retained as part of the permanent minutes.
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An officer is required by Board policy to be elected by a majority of the full membership of the Board.
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2.04 Reaffirmation of the PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership
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Dec 4, 2017 - Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors does hereby reaffirm its adoption of the resolution and commitment to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s Principles of Governance & Leadership for members of Pennsylvania School Boards, attached hereto as the standards and expectations for the conduct of the business and fulfillment of the public responsibilities of this Board of School Directors, effective immediately.
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Principles for Governance and Leadership
Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve. The actions taken by the Board ultimately have both short and long-term impact in the classroom. Therefore, school directors collectively and individually will...
Advocate Earnestly
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Promote public education as the keystone of democracy
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Engage the community by seeking input, building support networks, and generating action
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Champion public education by engaging members of local, state and federal legislative bodies
Lead Responsibly
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Prepare for, attend and actively participate in board meetings
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Work together in a spirit of harmony, respect, and cooperation
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Participate in professional development, training and board retreats
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Collaborate with the Superintendent as the Team of 10
Govern Effectively
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Adhere to an established set of rules and procedures for board operations
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Develop, adopt, revise and review policy
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Align decisions to policy
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Differentiate between governance and management, delegating management tasks to administration
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Allocate finances and resources
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Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws
Plan Thoughtfully
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Adopt and implement a collaborative comprehensive planning process, including regular reviews
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Set annual goals that are aligned with the comprehensive plan
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Develop a financial plan that anticipates both short and long-term needs
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Formulate a master facilities plan conducive to teaching and learning
Evaluate Continuously
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Utilize appropriate data to make informed decisions
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Use effective practices for the evaluation of the superintendent
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Assess student growth and achievement
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Review effectiveness of the comprehensive plan
Communicate Clearly
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Promote open, honest and respectful dialogue among the board, staff, and community
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Encourage input and support for the district from the school community
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Protect confidentiality
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Honor the sanctity of executive session
Act Ethically
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Never use the position for improper benefit to self or others
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Act to avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest
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Recognize the absence of authority outside of the collective board
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Respect the role, authority and input of the superintendent
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Balance the responsibility to provide educational programs with being stewards of community resources
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Abide by the majority decision
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors does hereby reaffirm its adoption of the resolution and commitment to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s Principles of Governance & Leadership for members of Pennsylvania School Boards, attached hereto as the standards and expectations for the conduct of the business and fulfillment of the public responsibilities of this Board of School Directors, effective immediately.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
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2.05 Officers' Authorization - Payments
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Dec 4, 2017 - Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the officers of the board to draw orders for payrolls and for payment of bonds, interest, utilities and other pertinent bills as they come due.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the officers of the board to draw orders for payrolls and for payment of bonds, interest, utilities and other pertinent bills as they come due.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
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2.06 Dates and Place of Board Meetings
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Dec 4, 2017 - Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That all regular Board meetings be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Warren County School District Central Administrative Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, on the dates listed.
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Board Meeting Dates & Times
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January 8, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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February 12, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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March 12, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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April 9, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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May 14, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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June 11, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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July 16, 2018(Tentative)
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7:00 p.m.
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August 13, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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September 10, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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October 8, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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November 5, 2018
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7:00 p.m.
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December 3, 2018
(Organizational Meeting precedes regular meeting)
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7:00 p.m.
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Motion & Voting
That all regular Board meetings be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Warren County School District Central Administrative Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, on the dates listed.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
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2.07 Dates and Place of Committee Meetings
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Dec 4, 2017 - Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That all committee meetings be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Warren County School District Central Administrative Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, on the dates and times as listed.
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Committee Meeting Dates & Times:
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Monday, December 18, 2017 (PACCA - CIT - PPF - FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, January 29, 2018 (CIT – PPF – PACCA – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, February 26, 2018 (PPF – PACCA – CIT – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, March 26, 2018 (PACCA – CIT – PPF – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, April 30, 2018 (CIT – PPF – PACCA – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018 (PPF – PACCA – CIT – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, June 25, 2018 (PACCA – CIT – PPF - FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, July 30, 2018 (CIT – PPF – PACCA – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, August 27, 2018 (PPF – PACCA – CIT – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 (PACCA – CIT – PPF – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, October 22, 2018 (CIT – PPF - PACCA – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 (PPF – PACCA – CIT – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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CIT – Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee
FIN – Finance Committee
PACCA – Personnel, Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
PPF – Physical Plant & Facilities Committee
Motion & Voting
That all committee meetings be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Warren County School District Central Administrative Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, on the dates and times as listed.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
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2.08 Tax Collection Committee Delegates
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Dec 4, 2017 - Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Director of Business Services as the District's Act 32 Tax Collection Committee Primary Voting Delegate and the Board Treasurer as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the 20___ calendar year.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Director of Business Services as the District's Act 32 Tax Collection Committee Primary Voting Delegate and the Board Treasurer as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the 20___ calendar year.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
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2.09 Appointment of Committee Members
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Executive Summary
Board members are asked to complete the Committee Preference form and return to the Board President no later than December 6, 2017.
3. Closing Activities
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3.01 Adjournment
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Dec 4, 2017 - Organization Meeting
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3. Closing Activities
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