Monday, February 13, 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 - Dr. Jack Martin
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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. High School Drum Majors - Dr. J. Hugh DwyerDrum MajorField CaptainDirectorEisenhower Middle/High SchoolEmily BurkeSarah HerzogMark NapolitanSheffield Area Middle/High SchoolLaura McAvoy & Mark WernerAaron SmithWarren Area High SchoolBeth Boyd & Stephanie McMIllenDonald LyleYoungsville High SchoolAndrew FohrdBrittney Ehrhart & Nathan TrimpeyCynthis Scheid2. Skills USA Participants - Mr. Pat Cronmiller3. Region II Applicants - Mr. John Grant
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1.6 F. Agenda Adoption
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts/amends the agenda of February 13, 2006, as presented on BoardDocs.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid 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. Appointment of Region II Board Member
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors appoints Nathan Lindberg to replace David Come as the Region II representative for the Warren County School District Board of School Directors, and he will serve until the newly elected representative takes office the first week of December 2007 following the general election in November 2007.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:PassVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinNayJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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1.9 I. Approval of Minutes - January 9, 2006
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of January 9, 2006.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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1.10 J. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2006 and February 2, 2006
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Special Meeting minutes of January 16, 2006 and February 2, 2006.
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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:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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1.12 L. 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 February 13, 2006, (Cases: U- II ).Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid 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.February 21, 20066:00 p.m.Special Board Meeting (Crabtree, Rohrbaugh and Associates)Warren County Career Center2.February 27, 20066:00 p.m.Personnel/Athletics and Co-Curricular ActivitiesWarren County Career Center3.February 27, 2006Following PersonnelCurriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeWarren County Career Center4.February 28, 20066:00 p.m.Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeWarren County Career Center5.February 28, 2006Following Physical PlantFinance CommitteeWarren County Career Center6.March 6, 20066:00 p.m.Finance CommitteeCurwen Building7.March 13, 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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Graduation Status2. Information Management - Mrs. Amy Stewart3. Grants Development - Mr. Matt Jones4. Other
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3.2 B. Informational Personnel
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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 of the following items: 4E. Policy Number 2347, titled - Electronic Information Dissemination - Dr. Martin 4G. Approve Preliminary Budget 2006-2007 - Dr. Martin 4R. School Calendar 2006-2007 - Mr. Lyle 4S. Grade 8 from Youngsville High School to Youngsville Elementary/MIddle School - Dr. MartinMotion 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 B. Cellular Phone Service - 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 cellular phone service through Cellular One for a period of one year at a rate of $11,872.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallNot PresentJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant Seat
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4.3 C. Policy Number 2201, titled - Standing Committees - 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 changes to Policy Number 2201, titled - Standing Committees on first reading.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.4 D. Policy Number 2340, titled - Committee Meetings - 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 changes to Policy Number 2340, titled - Committee Meetings on first reading.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 F. Policy Number 3130, titled - Extraordinary Powers of Superintendent - Finance Committee - Mr. Kev
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the changes to Policy Number 3130, titled - Extraordinary Powers of Superintendent on first reading.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 H. 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:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.7 I. 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 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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4.8 J. Athletic Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. John Schwanke
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and list of Spring Coaches 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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4.9 K. Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. John Schwanke
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the 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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4.10 L. Kane Area School District and Allegheny National Forest - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee -
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors authorizes the Superintendent and Board President to sign a letter of interest and support to Kane Area School District for their Woody Biomass Utilization Project.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 M. Beaty-Warren Middle School Exterior Masonry Re-pointing Project - Phase II - Physical Plant & Fac
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a work order to Hallgren, Restifo, Loop and Coughlin Architects, in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule, for drawings and specifications for the project known as Beaty-Warren Middle School Facade Restoration - Phase IIMotion 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 N. Eisenhower Middle/High School Fire Alarm System - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Tho
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a work order to H.F. Lenz Company, in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule, for drawings and specifications for the project known as Eisenhower Middle/High School Fire Alarm System Replacement.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 O. Eisenhower Middle/High School Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements - Physical Plant & Facilities C
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Feb 13, 2006 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a work order to H.F. Lenz Company, in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule, for drawings and specifications for the project known as Eisenhower Middle/High School Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements.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 P. Demolition of Residential Property - Bid Results - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Th
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a contract to Keith White Excavating in the amount of $5,800 to demolish the residence and garage for the project known as Demolition of Residential Property at 17 N. South Street.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.15 Q. Strategic Planning - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Richard Lyle
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Feb 13, 2006 - 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 membership of the 2006 Warren County School District Strategic Planning Team.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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Revised 2-13-06
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4.16 T. Healthy Community/Healthy Youth Survey - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Ric
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the administration of Search Institute's Profile of Student Life Survey to all 6, 9, and 11 grade students in the District in cooperation with Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth of Warren County. There will be no expense to the District.Motion By:Second:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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4.17 U. Art Smart III - Edinboro University of PA Contract - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committ
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Feb 13, 2006 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Art Smart III - Year 3 contract between the Warren County School District and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. The contract supports the Art Smart III Project and utilizes federal revenues. Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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Art Smart II ContractAppendix AAppendix BAppendix C
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 E. Policy Number 2347, titled - Electronic Information Dissemination - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the changes to Policy Number 2347, titled – Electronic Information Dissemination on first reading with the following statement added to the end of line 24 of the policy:
“Exceptions are to be authorized by the Board President for Board meetings or the committee chairpersons for a committee meeting.”Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Richard LyleAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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5.2 G. Approve Preliminary Budget 2006-2007 - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Preliminary Budget as presented.
The following tax structure and resource allocation is proposed for your consideration in support of the Preliminary Budget for the 2006-2007 school year with estimated expenditures of $67,025,578:
1. A tax of 48.5 Mills ($4.85 per hundred dollars) on the assessed valuation on all the real estate in the District.
2. A Per Capita Tax of $5.00 per person under Section 679 of the School Code.
3. Local Enabling Taxes under ACT 511:
A. A 1/2 of 1% Wage and Income Tax
B. A 1% Real Estate Transfer Tax
C. An Occupational Privilege Tax of $5.00
D. A Per Capita Tax of $5.00 per person.
4. Estimated Fund Balance to include
a. Designated balance of $736,717 as Terminal Liability Health Insurance
b. Undesignated balance of $677,658
Authorization to advertise as legally required is requested.
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Budget ResolutionFund Balance EstimateRevenue EstimateExpenditure Estimates
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5.3 R. School Calendar 2006-2007- Curriculum, Instruction & Technology 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 2006-2007 Warren County School District calendar, Option1.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:Jack MartinAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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5.4 S. Grade 8 from Youngsville High School to Youngsville Elementary/Middle School - Curriculum, Instru
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Feb 13, 2006 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the addition of an eighth grade program at Youngsville Elementary/Middle School by authorizing that the present seventh grade remain to become the first 8th grade effective school year 2006/2007 generating an estimated cost avoidance of $112,500 for school year 2006/2007.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Richard LyleAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaRichard LyleYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanNot PresentVacant SeatNot Present
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Proposed TransitionMiddle Level ReportPolicy 9190Appendix CEnrollment/FTE ProjectionsFirst Floor Plan and Second Floor Plan
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. Adjournment
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8. Closing Activities
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Motion: