Monday, December 7, 2015
Organization Meeting - Election Year
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ORGANIZATION MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015, 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 – Mr. Thomas Knapp (Sr. Holdover Member)
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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.03 Introduction of Holdover Board Members, Superintendent, Solicitor, Board Secretary, and Treasurer – Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1. Opening Activities
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Executive Summary
Holdover members:
Mr. Thomas Knapp
Mr. Paul Mangione
Mr. John Werner
Dr. William Clark - Superintendent
Mr. Chris Byham - Solicitor
Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht - Treasurer
Mrs. Ruth Huck - Board Secretary
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1.04 Elect Temporary President
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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1. Opening Activities
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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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1. Opening Activities
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Executive Summary
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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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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1. Opening Activities
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1.07 Public Comment
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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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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 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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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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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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2. New Business
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2.03 Election of Vice President
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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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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.
Subject :
2.04 Adoption of the New PSBA Principles of Governance and Leadership
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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors does hereby adopt the resolution regarding the Pennsylvania School Boards Association's Principles of Governance and 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 adopt the resolution regarding the Pennsylvania School Boards Association's Principles of Governance and 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 Michael Zamborik, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
2.05 Officers' Authorization - Payments
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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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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 Thomas Knapp, second by Paul Mangione.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.06 Dates and Place of Board Meetings
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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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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 11, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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February 8, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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March 14, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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April 11, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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May 9, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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June 13, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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July 11, 2016 (Tentative)
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7:00 p.m.
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August 8, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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September 12, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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October 10, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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November 7, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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December 5, 2016
(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 Arthur Stewart, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
2.07 Dates and Place of Committee Meetings
Meeting :
Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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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 21, 2015 (PACCA - CIT - PPF - FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, January 25, 2016 (CIT – PPF – PACCA – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, February 29, 2016 (PPF – PACCA – CIT – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, March 28, 2016 (PACCA – CIT – PPF – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, April 25, 2016 (CIT – PPF – PACCA – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2016 (PPF – PACCA – CIT – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, June 27, 2016 (PACCA – CIT – PPF - FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, July 25, 2016 (CIT – PPF – PACCA – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, August 29, 2016 (PPF – PACCA – CIT – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 (PACCA – CIT – PPF – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, October 24, 2016 (CIT – PPF - PACCA – FIN)
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 (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 Thomas Knapp, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
2.08 Tax Collection Committee Delegates
Meeting :
Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
Category :
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 2016 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 2016 calendar year.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.09 Appointment of Committee Members
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Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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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 9, 2015.
3. Closing Activities
Subject :
3.01 Adjournment
Meeting :
Dec 7, 2015 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
Category :
3. Closing Activities
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