Monday, May 9, 2005
Regular Board Meeting
Warren Area High School
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 A. Call to Order
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1.2 B. Pledge of Allegiance
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Board President Mrs. Jacki Nuttall will lead the Pledge of Allegiance."I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."
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1.3 C. Roll Call
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Mr. David ComeMr. Kevin Freestone - AbsentMr. Dale GerbecMr. Richard LyleMrs. Jacki NuttallMr. Richard PascuzziMr. Randall PetersonMr. John SchwankeMr. John Shea
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1.4 D. Reading of Mission Statement - Mr. Richard Lyle
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The mission of the Warren County School District is to prepare all students to be responsible and productive citizens by providing them with the skills and education necessary to achieve academic and personal excellence.
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1.5 E. Recognitions and Presentations
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1.Addy Barnes and Cayla Leichtenberger (designed Warren Area Elementary Center drawing for letterhead and designed logo for student agendas). Presenter: Mrs. Ruth Nelson, Principal2. Warren Area High School JETS JV and Varsity Teams Presenter: Mrs. Beth Howe, Advisor
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1.6 F. Public Comment
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Public ParticipationIt is the policy of the Board to afford an opportunity to citizens of Warren County to share their viewpoints and ideas with the Board subject to reasonable controls over the length of presentations and the particular time when members of the public will be heard. The guidelines are as follows:1.Participants are asked to sign-in on the participation roster before the Board meeting begins2.Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer; state name, address, group affiliation, and topic being addressed.3.Statements must be directed to the presiding officer (persons may not address or question Board members as individuals).
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1.7 G. Agenda Adoption - May 9, 2005
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the May 9, 2005, agenda as presented.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:David ComeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleJacqueline NuttallRIchard PascuzziRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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1.8 H. Approval of Minutes - April 11, 2005
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the regular meeting minutes of April 11, 2005.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:Dale GerbecAction:UnanimousVoting RecordDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleJacqueline NuttallRIchard PascuzziRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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1.9 I. Approval of Financial Reports - May 9, 2005
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1. Opening Activities
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Motion: That the Board of School Directors approves financial reports and authorizes the release of funds in payment of the listing of bills. Further, that a copy as presented be subitted for audit. Motion By: Dale Gerbec Second:John Schwanke Action: Unanimous Voting Record David Come Yea Kevin Freestone Not Present Dale Gerbec Yea Richard Lyle Yea Jacqueline Nuttall Yea RIchard Pascuzzi Yea Randall Peterson Yea John Schwanke Yea John Shea Yea
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FINANCIAL REPORTS Treasurer's Report List of Bills
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1.10 J. Hearing Officer's Report - May 9, 2005
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1. Opening Activities
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's Report.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:David ComeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordDavid ComeKevin FreestoneDale GerbecRichard LyleJacqueline NuttallRIchard PascuzziRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
2. President's Statement
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2.1 A. Reports and Information
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I.U. #5 – Mr. John Schwanke - Act 72 dominated the discussionPSBA – Mr. Randall Peterson - May 18, 2005 - 6 p.m. meeting at CrossCreekCareer Center Advisory – Mr. John Shea Act 72 Ad Hoc Committee Report
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2.2 B. Important Dates
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DateTimeCommitteeLocation1. May 16, 20056:00 p.m.Finance CommitteeWarren County Career Center2.May 18, 20056:00 p.m.Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeCurwen Building3.May 23, 200512:00 noonAthletic & Extra-Curricular Activities CommitteeCurwen Building4.May 23, 20057:00 p.m.Special Board MeetingWarren County Career Center5.May 24, 20055:00 p.m.Personnel CommitteeCurwen Building6.May 31, 20056:00 p.m.Curriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeCurwen Building7.June 6, 20056:00 p.m.Finance CommitteeWarren County Career Center8.June 13, 20057:00 p.m.Regular Board MeetingWarren County Career Center9.June 27, 20057:00 p.m.Special Board Meeting - Final BudgetWarren County Career Center
3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.1 A. General Comments
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Graduation Status of the Class of 2005
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3.2 B. Informational Personnel
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.3 C. Grants Development - Mr. Matt Jones
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.4 D. Federal Projects/Professional Development - Mrs. Rosemarie Green
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.5 E. Support Management Team - Mr. Mark Eberl/Mr. Larry Conrad
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.6 F. Capital Projects Update - Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.7 G. Information Management - Mrs. Amy Stewart
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.8 H. Instructional Management - Dr. John Sechriest/Mr. Joseph Tassone
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.1 A. Consent Motion
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda except item 4 I.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:John SheaAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentNot PresentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneDale GerbecRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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Committee meeting action items will be enacted under one motion unless removed for separate action
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4.2 B. Approval of Policy # 10450, titled, Interscholastic Athletics - Athletic & Extra-Curricular Activ
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to Policy #10450, titled, Interscholastic Athletics on second reading.Motion By:Second:Action:UnanimousVoting RecordDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleJacqueline NuttallRIchard PascuzziRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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This item was forwarded for action by the Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr. John Shea
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4.3 C. Summer Use of Pleasant Township Elementary - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a Lease/Release Agreement with the Pleasant Township Supervisors for the summer use of restrooms and playground at Pleasant Township Elementary School.Motion By:Second:Action:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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This item was forwarded for action by the Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Richard Pascuzzi
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4.4 D. Educational Facilities Planning Consultant - Physical Plant & Facilities Commitee
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve a contract to Crabtree Rohrbaugh & Associates in the amount of $18,750.00 for the completion of Chapters 4 and 5 of the Facilities Master Plan.Motion By:Second:Action:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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This item was forwarded for action by the Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Richard Pascuzzi
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4.5 E. Youth Volunteer Corps - Eisenhower Middle/High School Painting Proposal - Physical Plant & Facili
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a proposal from the Youth Volunteer Corps for a painting project at Eisenhower Middle/High School.Motion By:Second:Action:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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This item was forwarded for action by the Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Richard Pascuzzi
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4.6 F. Certificated Personnel - Personnel Committee
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May 9, 2005 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.Motion By:Second:Action:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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This item was forwarded for action by the Personnel Committee - Mr. Richard LylePersonnel Report: Certificated Staff Personnel Report: Addendum
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4.7 G. Support Personnel Report - Personnel Committee
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May 9, 2005 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.Motion By:Second:Action:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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This item was forwarded for action by the Personnel Committee - Mr. Richard LylePersonnel Report: Support Staff
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4.8 H. Athletic Supplemental Contacts - Personnel Committee
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May 9, 2005 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.Motion By:Second:Action:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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This item was forwarded for action by the Personnel Committee - Mr. Richard LyleAthletic Supplemental Contracts
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 I. Approval of Planned Instruction - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the following planned instructions:
Family and Consumer Science
Home and Clothing Design
Family and Foods
Sewing and Crafts
Clothing
Foods
Needlework and Crafts
Parenting
Family and Consumer Science 8
WCCC
Pre Engineering Technology
Machine Tech
Power Equipment Tech
Welding Tech
Food Service Production and ManagementMotion By:John SchwankeSecond:Randall PetersonAction:UnanimousVoting RecordDavid ComeYeaKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecYeaRichard LyleYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaRIchard PascuzziYeaRandall PetersonYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJohn SheaYea
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This item was forwarded for action by Curriculum , Instruction and Technology - Mr. Richard Lyle#00762 – Home and Clothing Design#00763 - Family and Foods#00904(AM)/00954(PM) - Pre-Engineering Technology#00772 – Sewing and Crafts#00773 - Clothing#00907(AM)/00957 (PM) Machine Technology#00774 - Foods#00775 - Needlework and Crafts#00909 (AM)/00959 (PM) Power Equipment Technolgy#00776 - Parenting# TBD - Family and Consumer Science 8#00910 (AM)/00960 (PM) - Welding Tech#00906 (AM)/00956 (PM)
6. Future Business for Committee Review
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6.1 A. Questions/Answers 2005-2006 Budget
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6. Future Business for Committee Review
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The Board of School Directors will be given opportunity to ask the administration questions concerning the proposed 2005-2006 budget.
7. Other
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7.1 A. No items presented.
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8. Closing Activities
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8.1 B. Executive Session
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8. Closing Activities
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The Board of School Directors will meet in Executive Session to discuss matters of confidentiality, labor negotiations, employee issues, litigation, and real estate matters when necessary.
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8.2 C. Tidioute Elementary School Closing
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8. Closing Activities
Recommended Action :
Motion:I move that pursuant to Section 780 of the School Code the Tidioute Elementary Middle School be closed effective June 30, 2005, that said building thereupon be deemed unused and unnecessary, and that on July 1, 2005 said building together with any unused and unnecessary equipment therein be transferred to the Tidioute Community Charter School Corporation in accordance with Section 707 of the School Code and the Mandate Waiver granted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education dated May 4, 2005.Motion By:David ComeSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentYeaRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentYeaDavid ComeYeaKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecYeaRichard LyleYeaRandall PetersonYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJohn SheaYea
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8.3 D. Allegheny National Forest Plan
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8. Closing Activities
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the resolution concerning the Allegheny National Forest Plan.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneNot PresentDale GerbecRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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8.4 F. Adjournment
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May 9, 2005 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities