Monday, December 5, 2022
1 Organization Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ORGANIZATION MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022, 6:00 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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1.03 Introduction of Board Members, Superintendent, Solicitor, Treasurer, and Board Secretary - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.04 Elect Temporary President
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
I move that _________________be elected as the temporary president.
I move to close the nominations.
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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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1.05 Public Comment
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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2. New Business
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2.01 Election of President
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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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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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
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2.03 Election of the Vice President
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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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 5, 2022 - 1 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 Donna Zariczny, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
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2.05 Dates and Place of Board Meetings
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves all regular Board meetings be scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, and via Zoom on the dates listed.
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| BOARD MEETING DATES |
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January 9, 2023
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February 13, 2023
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March 13, 2023
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April 10, 2023
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May 8, 2023
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June 12, 2023
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July 17, 2023 (Tentative)
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August 14, 2023
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September 11, 2023
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October 9, 2023
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November 6, 2023
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December 4, 2023
(Organization Meeting precedes the Regular Meeting)
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves all regular Board meetings be scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, and via Zoom on the dates listed.
Motion by Jeffery Dougherty, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
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2.06 Dates and Place of Committee Meetings
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 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, and via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on the dates listed.
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COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
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December 19, 2022
(PACCA - CIT - PPF - FIN)
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January 30, 2023
(CIT - PPF - FIN - PACCA)
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February 27, 2023
(PPF - FIN - PACCA - CIT)
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March 27, 2023
(FIN - PACCA - CIT - PPF)
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April 24, 2023
(PACCA - CIT - PPF - FIN)
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May 22, 2023
(CIT - PPF - FIN - PACCA)
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June 26, 2023
(PPF - FIN - PACCA - CIT)
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July 31, 2023
(FIN - PACCA - CIT - PPF)
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August 28, 2023
(PACCA - CIT - PPF - FIN)
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September 25, 2023
(CIT - PPF - FIN - PACCA)
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October 23, 2023
(PPF - FIN - PACCA - CIT)
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November 20, 2023
(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
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves that all committee meetings be scheduled at the Central Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, and via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on the dates listed.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Jeffery Dougherty.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
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2.07 Affirmation of the PSBA Principals of Governance & Leadership - Revised and Adopted October 30, 2022 by PSBA Governing Board
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors does hereby affirm 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. Our actions, as elected and appointed board members, ultimately have both short- and long-term impact in the classroom. Therefore, we pledge that we will...
Lead Responsibly
- Prepare for, attend and actively participate in board meetings
- Work together with civility and cooperation, respecting that individuals hold differing opinions and ideas
- Participate in professional development, training and board retreats
- Collaborate with the Superintendent, acknowledging their role as the 10th member of the board and commissioned officer of the commonwealth
Act Ethically
- Never use the position for improper benefit to self or others
- Avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest
- Recognize school directors do not possess any authority outside of the collective board
- Accept that when a board has made a decision, it is time to move forward collectively and constructively
Plan Thoughtfully
- Implement a collaborative strategic planning process
- Set annual goals that are aligned with the comprehensive plans, recognizing the need to adapt as situations change
- Develop a comprehensive financial plan and master facilities plan that anticipates short- and long-term needs
- Allocate resources to effectively impact student success
Evaluate Continuously
- Make data-informed decisions
- Evaluate the superintendent annually
- Conduct a board self-assessment on a recurring basis
- Focus on student growth and achievement
- Review effectiveness of all comprehensive and strategic plans
Communicate Clearly
- Promote open, honest and respectful dialogue among the board, staff, and community
- Acknowledge and listen to varied input from all stakeholders
- Promote transparency while protecting necessary confidential matters
- Set expectations and guidelines for individual board member communication
Advocate Earnestly
- Promote public education as the keystone of our commonwealth
- Engage the community by seeking input, building support networks, and generating action
- Champion public education by engaging local, state and federal officials
Govern Effectively
- Establish and adhere to rules and procedures for board operations
- Develop, adopt, revise and review policy routinely
- Align board decisions to policy, ensuring compliance with the PA School Code and other local, state and federal laws
- Remain focused on the role of governance, effectively delegating management tasks to the administration
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors does hereby affirm 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 Donna Zariczny, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
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2.08 Appointment of the Act 32 Tax Collection Committee Primary Voting Delegate
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors appoints the Director of Business Services as the District's Act 32 Tax Collection Committee primary voting delegate and the Director of Administrative Support Services as the alternative voting delegate for the 2023 calendar year.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors appoints the Director of Business Services as the District's Act 32 Tax Collection Committee primary voting delegate and the Director of Administrative Support Services as the alternative voting delegate for the 2023 calendar year.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
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2.09 Appointment of Committee Members
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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2. New Business
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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 Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
3. Closing Activities
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3.01 Adjournment
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Dec 5, 2022 - 1 Organization Meeting
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3. Closing Activities
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