Monday, January 9, 2006
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. Roger DunhamMr. Kevin FreestoneMr. Thomas KnappMr. Richard LyleDr. Jack MartinMrs. Jacqueline NuttallMr. John SchwankeMr. David WortmanVacant Seat
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1.4 D. Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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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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1.6 F. Agenda Adoption
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the January 9, 2006, agenda as presented on BoardDocs.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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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).
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1.8 H. Approval of Minutes - December 5, 2005
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Organizational and Regular meeting minutes of December 5, 2005, with the clarification that David Wortman and Anthony Smead were not sworn in at the Organizational Meeting.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot 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 SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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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 January 9, 2006, as amended including striking the word dispensing from Case: T (Cases: O-T).Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Richard LyleAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot 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 - Mr. Thomas Knapp3. Career Center Advisory - Mr. Richard Lyle4. Budget Ad Hoc Committee
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2.2 B. Important Dates
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DateTimeCommitteeLocation1.January 12, 20067:00 p.m.Budget Ad Hoc CommitteeCurwen Building2.January 16, 20066:00 p.m.Special Board Meeting - Budget Work SessionWarren County Career Center3.January 19, 20067:00 p.m.Budget Ad Hoc CommitteeCurwen Building3.January 26, 20067:00 p.m.Budget Ad Hoc CommitteeCurwen Building4.January 30, 20066:00 p.m.Personnel/Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities CommitteesCurwen Building5.January 30, 2006Following PersonnelCurriculum Instruction & Technology CommitteeCurwen Building6.January 31, 20066:00 p.m.Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeCurwen Building7.January 31, 2006Following Physical PlantFinance CommitteeCurwen Building8.February 6, 20066:00 p.m.Special Board Meeting - Budget Work SessionWarren County Career Center9.February 13, 20067:00 p.m.Regular Board MeetingWarren County Career Center10.February 15, 20067:00 p.m.Last Legal Date to Pass Preliminary BudgetWarren 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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1. Status Report - Classes of 2005, 2006, 20072. Budget Timeline
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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
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Consent Agenda with the exception of: C. Policy Number 9735, titled, Graduation - Issuance of a Diploma (edited) First & Second Reading - Mr. Schwanke E. Annual Audit Review - Root, Spitznas & Smiley, Inc. - Finance committee - Mr. Freestone Motion By: Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid 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 B. Policy Number 10510, titled, Discipline Code - Section T - Second Reading - Curriculum, Instructi
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading an addition to Policy Number 10510, titled, 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:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.3 D. Gifted Study Group Report - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors receives the report of the Warren County School District Gifted Study Group and thanks the members for their work.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.4 F. Personnel Report: Certificated staff - Personnel Committee - Mr. John Schwanke
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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:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.5 G. Personnel Report: Support Staff - Personnel Committee - Mr. John Schwanke
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.6 H. Athletic Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. John Schwanke
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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:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.7 I. Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. John Schwanke
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.8 J. Policy Number 2201, titled, Standing Committees - First & Second Reading - Personnel/Athletics &
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the changes to Policy Number 2201, titled, Standing Committees, on first and second reading.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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The combined "Personnel/Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities Committee" will replace the currently existing Personnel Committee and the Athletics and Extra-Curicular Activities Committee.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 C. Policy Number 9735, titled, Graduation - Issuance of a Diploma (edited) First & Second Reading -
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the corrected edition of Policy Number 9735, titled, Graduation - Issuance of a Diploma on first and second reading.Motion By:John SchwankeSecond:Jack MartinAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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5.2 E. Annual Audit Review - Root, Spitznas & Smiley, Inc. - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors accepts the financial audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, commends the administration and staff for the "clean" opinion rendered by the auditors in that state and federal accounting procedures and guidelines were followed.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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6. Future Business for Committee Review
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6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 A. PDE Act 183 E-Grant - John Grant
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Motion:“The Board of School Directors directs the administration to approve a contract between the Warren County School District and the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the amount of $200,000 for the Act 183 E-Fund Grant project to upgrade Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet services.”Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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7.2 B. Tobacco Cessation Grant - John Grant
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Motion:“That the Board of School Directors approves the contract between the Warren County School District and the American Lung Association of Pennsylvania in the amount of $6,500.00, to support tobacco cessation activities within the District.”Motion By:Roger DunhamSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 A. Public Comment
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8. Closing Activities
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8.2 B. Executive Session
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8.3 C. Adjournment
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