Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Organization Meeting - Election Year
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ORGANIZATION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019, 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 – (Paul Mangione - Senior Holdover Member)
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1. Opening Activities
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1.02 Pledge of Allegiance - (Paul Mangione - Senior Holdover Member)
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1. Opening Activities
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1.03 Introduction of Holdover Board Members, Superintendent, Solicitor, Board Secretary, and Treasurer – (Paul Mangione - Senior Holdover Member)
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1. Opening Activities
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Holdover members:
Paul Mangione
Elizabeth Huffman
Jeffrey Labesky
Mary Passinger
Amy Stewart - Superintendent
Christopher Byham - Solicitor
Norbert Kennerknecht - Treasurer
Mrs. Ruth Huck - Board Secretary
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1.04 Elect Temporary President
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Dec 4, 2019 - 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 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1. Opening Activities
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Executive Summary
- Secretary reads list of legally elected and qualified board members
- Oath administered by temporary president
- Oaths are signed and presented to board secretary
- New members are seated at the board table
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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1. Opening Activities
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Action, Procedural
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1.07 Public Comment
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Dec 4, 2019 - 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 4, 2019 - 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 4, 2019 - 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 4, 2019 - 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 Reaffirmation of the PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin M Lindvay
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2.05 Officers' Authorization - Payments
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Dec 4, 2019 - 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 Joseph Colosimo, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin M Lindvay
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2.06 Dates and Place of Board Meetings
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That all regular Board meetings be scheduled for 6:00 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
January 13, 2020
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February 10, 2020
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March 9, 2020
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April 13, 2020
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May 11, 2020
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June 8, 2020
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July 13, 2020 (Tentative)
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August 10, 2020
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September 14, 2020
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October 12, 2020
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November 9, 2020
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December 7, 2020
(Organizational Meeting precedes regular meeting)
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Motion & Voting
That all regular Board meetings be scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Warren County School District Central Administrative Office, 6820 Market Street, Russell, Pennsylvania, on the dates listed.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin M Lindvay
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2.07 Dates and Place of Committee Meetings
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That all committee meetings be scheduled for 6:00 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:
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Monday, December 16, 2019 (FIN - PACCA - CIT - PPF)
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Monday, January 27, 2020 (CIT – PPF – FIN – PACCA)
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Monday, February 24, 2020 (PPF – FIN – PACCA – CIT)
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Monday, March 30, 2020 (FIN - PACCA – CIT – PPF)
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Monday, April 27, 2020 (PACCA - CIT – PPF – FIN)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (CIT – PPF – FIN - PACCA)
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Monday, June 29, 2020 (PPF – FIN - PACCA – CIT)
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Monday, July 27, 2020 (FIN – PACCA – CIT - PPF)
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Monday, August 31, 2020(PACCA – CIT – PPF - FIN)
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Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 (CIT – PPF – FIN - PACCA)
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Monday, October 26, 2020 (PPF - FIN –PACCA - CIT)
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Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 (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 all committee meetings be scheduled for 6:00 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin M Lindvay
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2.08 Tax Collection Committee Delegates
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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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 2020 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 2020 calendar year.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin M Lindvay
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2.09 Appointment of Committee Members
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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2. New Business
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Open the PDF form and save it on your computer. Click inside the boxes to enter your name and check the committees you would like to be considered to serve on for the 2020 calendar year. Save your choices.
Please email a copy of the completed document to Ruth Huck no later than Friday, December 6th.
3. Closing Activities
Subject :
3.01 Adjournment
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Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
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3. Closing Activities
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