Monday, December 3, 2018
Organization Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ORGANIZATION MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018, 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
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1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.04 Introduction of Board Members, Superintendent, Solicitor, Treasurer, and Board Secretary - Senior Holdover Member
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Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Mrs. Elizabeth Huffman
Mr. Jeffrey Labesky
Mr. Paul Mangione
Mrs. Marcy Morgan
Mrs. Mary Passinger
Mr. Arthur Stewart
Mr. Michael Zamborik
Mrs. Donna Zariczny
Mrs. Amy Stewart, Superintendent
Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht, Treasurer
Mrs. Ruth Huck, Secretary
Mr. Christopher Byham, Solicitor
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1.05 Elect Temporary President
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Recommended Action :
I move that _________________be elected as the temporary president.
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A temporary president is elected from and by the holdover members.
A. Nominations are taken for temporary president.
B. Motion to close the nominations is entertained before voting on nominees.
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1.06 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 :
MOTION I: I nominate ______________ for Board President.
MOTION II: I move that the nominations be closed.
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Executive Summary
1. Nominations are taken from the floor and may be seconded but will not fail for lack of a second.
2. Nominations closed by motion, seconded and two-thirds vote.
3. Final vote taken. Appropriate by show of hands or roll call by members present and retained as part of the permanent minutes.
4. 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 the Meeting
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2.03 Election of the Vice President
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
MOTION I: I nominate ______________ for Board Vice President.
MOTION II: I move that the nominations be closed.
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Executive Summary
1. Nominations are taken from the floor and may be seconded but will not fail for lack of a second.
2. Nominations closed by motion, seconded and two-thirds vote.
3. Final vote taken. Appropriate by show of hands or roll call by members present and retained as part of the permanent minutes.
4. 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 Officers' Authorization – Payments
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Dec 3, 2018 - Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
MOTION: 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
MOTION: 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 Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.05 Dates and Place of Board Meetings
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves all regular Board meetings be scheduled for 7:00 p.m.* at the Central Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, on the dates listed.
*Note: At the Regular meeting the Board changed the start time of the Board meetings to 6:00 p.m.
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*Note: At the Regular meeting the Board changed the start time of the Board meetings to 6:00 p.m.
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BOARD/MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2019
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The Warren County School District Board of School Directors will meet at the Central Office 6820 Market Street, Russell, PA, for all Board meetings on the following dates.
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Board Meeting Dates & Times:
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January 14, 2019
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February 11, 2019
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March 11, 2019
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April 8, 2019
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May 13, 2019
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June 10, 2019
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July 15, 2019(Tentative)
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August 12, 2019
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September 9, 2019
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October 7, 2019
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November 4, 2019
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
(Organizational Meeting precedes regular meeting)
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves all regular Board meetings be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, on the dates listed.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.06 Dates and Place of Committee Meetings
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Dec 3, 2018 - Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves that all committee meetings be scheduled at the Central Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, at 6:00 p.m. on the dates listed.
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BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2019
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The Warren County School District Board of School Directors will meet at the Central Office 6820 Market Street, Russell, PA, for all committee meetings on the following dates and at the designated times.
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Committee Meeting Dates & Times:
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Monday, December 17, 2018 (PACCA - CIT - PPF - FIN)
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Monday, January 28, 2019 (CIT – PPF – FIN – PACCA)
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Monday, February 25, 2019 (PPF – FIN – PACCA – CIT)
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Monday, March 25, 2019 (FIN - PACCA – CIT – PPF)
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Monday, April 29, 2019 (PACCA - CIT – PPF – FIN)
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Tuesday, May 28, 2019 (CIT – PPF – FIN - PACCA)
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Monday, June 24, 2019 (PPF – FIN - PACCA – CIT)
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Monday, July 29, 2019 (FIN – PACCA – CIT - PPF)
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Monday, August 26, 2019 (PACCA – CIT – PPF - FIN)
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Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 (CIT – PPF – FIN - PACCA)
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Monday, October 21, 2019 (PPF - FIN –PACCA - CIT)
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Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 (FIN – PACCA – CIT – PPF)
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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 the Board of School Directors approves that all committee meetings be scheduled at the Central Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, at 6:00 p.m. on the dates listed.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Elizabeth Huffman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.07 Reaffirmation of the PSBA Principals of Governance & Leadership
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Dec 3, 2018 - Organization Meeting
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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 Association, 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 Association, 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 Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.08 Appointment of the Act 32 Tax Collection Committee Primary Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate
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Dec 3, 2018 - Organization Meeting
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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 2019 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 2019 calendar year.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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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 Secretary by the end of the regular board meeting.
3. Closing Activities
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3.01 Adjournment
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Dec 3, 2018 - Organization Meeting
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3. Closing Activities
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