Monday, December 5, 2005
Regular Board Meeting
Warren County Career Center
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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1.3 C. Roll Call
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Mr. David ComeMr. Roger DunhamMr. Kevin FreestoneMr. Thomas KnappMr. Richard LyleDr. Jack MartinMrs. Jacqueline NuttallMr. John SchwankeMr. David Wortman
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1.4 D. Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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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. Kyle Jones, Cross Country Champion, Youngsville High School2. Elizabeth Beardsley, Warren Area High School3. PSSA Awards4. Karen Pascale - Doctorate Degree5. "Educator of the Year" Award6. PSBA School Board Secretary Executive Committee
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1.6 F. Agenda Adoption
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts/amends the December 5, 2005, agenda as presented on BoardDocs.
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1.7 G. Public Comment
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Motion:
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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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1.8 H. Approval of Minutes - November 14, 2005
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the regular meeting minutes of November 14, 2005.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Richard LyleAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentDavid ComeNot Present
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1.9 I. 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:Jack MartinAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentDavid ComeNot Present
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Cover LetterList of BillsCapital Project ReserveBond Status
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1.10 J. Hearing Officer's Report - Mr. Eugene Casasanta
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's Report dated December 5, 2005, with the exception of Case N.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentDavid ComeNot Present
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 - 3. Career Center Advisory -4. Budget Ad Hoc Committee -
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2.2 B. Resignation
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2. President's Statement
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Mrs. Nuttall announced that Mr. David Come submitted his resignation as a board member effective December 5, 2005.
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2.3 C. Important Dates
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DateTimeCommitteeLocation1.December 13, 20057:00 p.m.Budget Ad Hoc CommitteeCurwen Building2.December 19, 20055:00 p.m.Personnel Committee/Athletic & Extra-Curricular Activities CommitteeCurwen Building3.December 19, 2005Follows Personnel Comm.Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeCurwen Building4.December 19, 2005Follows Physical Plant Comm.Finance CommitteeCurwen Building5.December 20, 20056:30 p.m.Curriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeCurwen Building6.December 22, 20057:00 p.m.Budget Ad Hoc CommitteeCurwen Building7.January 9, 20067:00 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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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.2 B. Superintendent's Response to Board Budget Resolution of Nov. 14, 2005
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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 Programs/Professional Development/Gifted & Talented/Tidioute Community Charter School - M
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.5 E. Support Management Team - Mr. Mark Eberl/Mr. Darin Schulz
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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 Team - Dr. John Sechriest/Mr. Joseph Tassone
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.9 I. Informational Personnel
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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 Agenda
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda as presented.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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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 E. Grant Proposals - Quality Pre-K Grant - Curriculum, Instruction, Technology Committee - Mr. Richa
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a contract with the Berks County Intermediate Unit and the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Partnership for Quality Pre-Kindergarten for a $10,000.00 planning grant related to the enhancement of pre-Kindergarten services offered in Warren County.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.3 F. Getting to One Grant - Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to submit a grant proposal to the Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 to fund a Technology Integration Mentor that will develop on site capacity in the district to aid teachers in the integration of technology and promote data-driven instructionMotion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.4 G. American Lung Association - Tobacco Cessation Grant - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Commit
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to submit a grant proposal to the American Lung Association for presentation and signage resources for a Tobacco Cessation Grant Program.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.5 H. Laura Bush Foundation – Print Media Grant - Curriculum, Instruction, Technology Committee - Mr. R
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to submit a grant proposal of no more than $5,000 to the Laura Bush Foundation for the purchase of print books for any eligible building library in the district.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.6 I. Policy Revision - Policy Number 10510, titled - Discipline Code - Curriculum, Instruction & Techn
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading an addition to Policy 10510 Discipline Code subsection T. pertaining to
Invasion of Privacy as follows: T. Invasion of Privacy – Students should refrain from unreasonable intrusions concerning the privacy of District employees, other students, or third parties. Invasions of privacy can include (but are not limited to) casting another in a false light, creating unwarranted publicity about another, obtaining information about or images of another via inappropriate means, or tampering with information concerning another.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.7 K. Planned Instruction - K-3 Language Arts - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Ri
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the following Language Arts Grades K-3 Language Arts Planned Instruction.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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Language Arts KLanguage Arts 1Language Arts 2Language Arts 3
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4.8 L. Tool Bid Award - Mechanics Tools - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Mechanic’s Tools bid award for a total of $3,945.35.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.9 M. Tool Bid Award - Automotive Tools & Equipment - 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 Automotive Tools & Equipment bid award for a total of $59,500.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamKevin FreestoneThomas KnappRichard LyleJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.10 N. Auditing Service Contract - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a three year contract with Root, Spitznas & Smiley, Inc. to provide an annual audit of the district’s financial statements and Earned Income Tax operation as described in the attached proposal for an annual fee as listed above.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.11 O. Tax Exoneration - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves/directs exonerates the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Warren (RDA) re: parcel ID#WN-574-9288 (304 Beech Street, Warren PA.) for 2005 school taxes in the amount of $877.91.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.12 Q. Personnel Report: Support Staff - Personnel Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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Dec 5, 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 as presented.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.13 S. Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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Dec 5, 2005 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve the list of Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts as presented.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.14 T. Volunteer Report
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 B. Work Order - Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements at Eisenhower Middle/High School - Physical Plan
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a Work Order to HF Lenz Company, in an amount not to exceed the Department of General Services (DGS) fee, for design work, specifications, drawings, and construction oversight for sewage treatment plant improvements at Eisenhower Middle High School.
Tom Knapp made a friendly amendment seconded by Roger Dunham to send this item back to committee for further discussion. Kevin Freestone and Jack Martin agreed. Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Jack MartinAction:PassVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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5.2 C. Work Order - Window Replacements at Beaty-Warren Middle School, Warren Area High School and Eisen
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a work order to WTW Architects, in an amount not to exceed the Department of General Services (DGS) fee, for design work, specifications, drawings, and construction oversight for window replacement projects at Beaty Warren Middle School, Warren Area High School, and Eisenhower Middle/ High School.Motion By:Second:Jack MartinAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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5.3 D. Youth Court - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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Dec 5, 2005 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the District's participation in the Warren County Juvenile Probation Department's Youth Court Program.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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5.4 J. Proposed Policy Number 9102, titled - Definition of Program - Curriculum, Instruction & Technolog
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:J. Proposed Policy Number 9102, titled - Definition of Program - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
Fails for lack of a motion.
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5.5 P. Personnel Report: Certificated staff - Personnel Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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Dec 5, 2005 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report as presented.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Roger DunhamAction:PassVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallNayJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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5.6 R. Athletic Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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Dec 5, 2005 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts as presented.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Richard LyleAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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. Closing Activities
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8.3 C. Approve Case J - Hearing Officer's Report
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Dec 5, 2005 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves Case J as amended.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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8.4 D. Adjournment
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8. Closing Activities
Recommended Action :
Motion:A motion to adjourn at 10:31 p.m.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Jack MartinAction:UnanimousVoting RecordDavid ComeKevin FreestoneThomas KnappRichard LyleJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman