Monday, September 12, 2005
Regular Board Meeting
Curwen Building
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 A. Call to Order
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Mrs. Nuttall called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
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1.2 B. Pledge of Allegiance
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Mrs. Nuttal led the Pledger of Allegiance.
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1.3 C. Roll Call
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Present:Mr. Kevin FreestoneMr. Richard LyleMrs. Jacki NuttallMr. Richard PascuzziMr. Randall PetersonMr. John SchwankeMr. John SheaAbsent:Mr. David Come
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1.4 D. Reading of Mission Statement - Mr. John Schwanke
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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. Appointment of Region II Board Member
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors appoints Roger Dunham to replace Dale Gerbec as the Region II representative for the Warren County School District Board of School Directors, and he will serve the remainder of the term, which expires on December 5, 2005, when the newly elected reprsentative takes office.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Randall PetersonAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeNot PresentKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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The newly appointed Board member will be sworn in immediately following this action.Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Department of EducationHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaOATH OF OFFICE FOR SCHOOL DIRECTORI, Roger Dunham, do solemnly swear that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity; that I have not paid or contributed, or promised to pay or contribute, either directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable thing to procure my nomination or election (or appointment), except for necessary and proper expenses expressly authorized by law; that I have not knowingly violated any election law of this Commonwealth, or procured it to be done by others in my behalf; that I will not knowingly receive, either directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable thing for the performance or non-performance of any act or duty pertaining to my office, other than the compensation allowed by law.
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1.6 F. Recognitions and Presentations
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1. Joe Thomas - Gannon Summer Program
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1.7 G. 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).Tim Greenlund - Warren - Rescind proposed parking fee.Danielle Nordine - Warren - Presented petition with 300 signatures to rescind parking fee.Michelle Albaugh - Warren - Scheduling problems and crowded busing.Jan Hedberg - Warren - Rescind parking feeJoan McAfoos - Warren - Rescind parking feeJanet Jesperson - Russell - Rescind parking fee
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1.8 H. Agenda Adoption
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the September 12, 2005, agenda as presented/amended.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:John SheaAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeNot PresentKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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1.9 I. Approval of Regular Minutes - August 8, 2005
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the regular meeting minutes of August 8, 2005.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:John SheaAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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1.10 J. Approval of Special Minutes - August 25, 2005
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes of August 25, 2005.
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1.11 K. Approval of Financial Reports
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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 submitted for audit.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Richard LyleAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentYeaRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentYeaDavid ComeNot PresentKevin FreestoneYeaRichard LyleYeaRandall PetersonYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJohn SheaYeaVacant PositionYea
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Cover SheetTreasurer's ReportList of Bills
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1.12 L. Hearing Officer's Report
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's Report dated September 12, 2005. (Cases: B-H ) Mr. Shea requested executive session before the vote.Motion By:John SchwankeSecond:Randall PetersonAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeNot PresentKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
2. President's Statement
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2.1 A. Reports and Information
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1. I.U. #5 - Mr. John Schwanke2. PSBA - Mr. Randall Peterson3. Career Center Advisory - Mr. John Shea4. Communication Ad Hoc Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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2.2 B. Important Dates
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DateTimeCommitteeLocation1.September 22, 20055:00 p.m.Personnel CommitteeCurwen Building2.September 26, 200512:00 noonAthletic & Extra-Curricular Activities CommitteeCurwen Building3.September 26, 20056:00 p.m.Physical Plant & Facilities Committee Curwen Building (Conf. #1)4.September 26, 2005645 p.m.Curriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeCurwen Building (Staff Development)5.September 27, 20056:00 p.m.Warren Area Elementary School Dedication and Ribbon Cutting CeremonyWarren Area Elementary Center6.September 27, 20057:00 p.m.Finance CommitteeWarren Area Elementary Center7.October 10, 20057:00 p.m.Regular Board MeetingWarren County Career Center
3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.1 A. General Comments - Mr. John Grant/Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer
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We are going to be financially impacted by the hurricane. When the budget was built we did not know that the gas prices were going to go up. The District faces a $140,000 surprise with gas for vans and a $410,000 surprise in heating the District buildings or $800,000 that equals 2 mills. Resolution K has to do with energy issues. Meetings will be set up in the attendance areas and to seek ways to cut back on energy usage. Trip reductions, buses no longer sitting idling, heat and temperature policies will be examined and altering number of days that school runs in January or during the coldest days of winter. Fuel adjustment for van drivers is also going to be considered tonight. Some of the resolutions have not gone to committee, but resolutions are here for conversation and possibly support.Dr. Dwyer reported that:Every school has a charitable project to benefit the victims of hurricane Katrina.There are no plans to bring evacuees to the State Hospital.There are plans in place should students arrive in the district from these areas.
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3.2 B. Grants Development - Mr. Matt Jones
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Matt Jones reported thatThe district will receive $311,000 from the Art Smart grant this year. The EAP will bring in $431,000. A total of $2.16 million dollars has been awarded this year.
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3.3 C. Federal Projects/Professional Development - Mrs. Rosemarie Green
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3.4 D. Support Management Team - Mr. Mark Eberl/Mr. Darin Schulz
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Mr. Schulz shared that a District Wellness Policy is required to be in place by June 30, 2006. This is a mandate and will be placed on a future agenda.
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3.5 E. Capital Projects - Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht
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3.6 F. Information Management - Mrs. Amy Stewart
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3.7 G. Instructional Management Team - Dr. John Sechriest/Mr. Joseph Tassone
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3.8 H. Other - Adult Education Program Proposal - John Grant
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the proposed contract between the Warren County School District and the Warren/Forest Higher Education Council for an Adult Education Program.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SheaAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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3.9 I. Other - Recommended Capital Expenditures 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 - Mr. John Grant
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to send the capital expenditures list to the facilities committee for a recommended capital expenditures resolution for the October Board Meeting.
Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Randall PetersonAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeNot PresentKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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Capital Expenditure ProjectsPriorities Rationale Executive SummarySummary of Projects by Attendance AreaCost Per Student by Attendance Area
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3.10 J. Other - Van Transportation Contract Adjustment - Mr. John Grant
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves an adjustment to the Van Transportation Contract that increases the transportation rate by $.01 per mile for every $.10 increase in fuel costs. Fuel costs will be reviewed on the 15th day of each month (beginning in August and ending in June) with the upward or downward adjustment in the rate of transportation occurring up to eleven times per year. After adjustment on the 15th day of each month, the adjusted rate shall relate back to the 1st day of the month and apply throughout the entire month. The other provisions of this paragraph 4 notwithstanding the parties agree that this amendment shall not go into effect until September 1, 2005, meaning that the first adjustment shall be made on September 15, 2005, with said adjustment being effective for the month of September, 2005.
Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentYeaRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentYeaDavid ComeNot PresentKevin FreestoneYeaRichard LyleYeaRandall PetersonYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJohn SheaYeaVacant PositionYea
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3.11 K. Other - Energy Issues - Mr. John Grant
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to administer procedures to cut energy costs; and to present at the September 27, 2005, Finance Committee meeting attendance area based recommendations for Board action to address energy issues.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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3.12 L. Other - Parking Fee Reduction - Mr. John Grant
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a modified parking permit fee structure for students of $25 per marking period ($100 annually). Exceptions will be administered by Principals as they were when no fees were collected for parking permits. (i.e. 2004-2005 and earlier).
Mrs. Nuttall asked Mr. Pascuzzi to take over the meeting.
That the Board of School Directors rescinds the parking fee.
Friendly amendment to transfer the $80,000 dollars from the fund balance to make up the difference.
Mrs. Nuttall and Mr. Lyle agreed to the amendment.Motion By:Jacqueline Nuttall - PresidentSecond:Richard LyleAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentYeaRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentYeaDavid ComeKevin FreestoneYeaRichard LyleYeaRandall PetersonYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJohn SheaYeaVacant PositionYea
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3.13 M. Informational Personnel
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.1 A. Consent Agenda
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Consent Agenda with the exception of:
E. - Certificated Personnel Report - Mr. Schwanke
F.- Support Personnel Report - Mr. Schwanke
H. - Athletic Off-Scale Athletic Supplemental Contracts - Mr. Peterson
Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentYeaRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentYeaDavid ComeNot PresentKevin FreestoneYeaRichard LyleYeaRandall PetersonYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJohn SheaYeaVacant PositionYea
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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. Title I Waiver - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to apply for a waiver of the Title I 10% set-aside requirement for professional development.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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4.3 C. Budget Ad Hoc Committee Formation -Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the formation of the Budget Ad Hoc Committee whose members include Jeff Locket, Deborah Bosko, Gene Schwanke, John Dyke, Tom Knapp, Don Probst, Mark Donick, Denny Bonace and whose work will conclude on December 1, 2005.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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4.4 D. Approval of Bus Contractors 2005-2006 - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the listing of bus contractors and bus drivers for fiscal year 2005-2006 as presented.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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4.5 G. Athletic Supplemental Contracts - Athletic & Extra-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr. John She
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the athletic supplemental contracts.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 E. Certificated Personnel Report - Personnel Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SheaAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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5.2 F. Support Personnel Report - Personnel Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SheaAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
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5.3 H. Athletic Off-Scale Supplemental Contracts - Athletic & Extra-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the increase of off-scale athletic supplemental contracts by two percent.Motion By:Randall PetersonSecond:John SheaAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn SheaVacant Position
6. Future Business for Committee Review
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6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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8. Closing Activities
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8.1 A. Public Comment
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8.2 B. Executive Session
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8.3 C. WTW Credit Agreement
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8.4 D. Adjournment
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