Monday, August 14, 2006
Regular Board Meeting
Warren County Career Center
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 1.01 Call to Order
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1.2 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3 1.03 Roll Call
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Mr. Roger DunhamMr. Kevin FreestoneMr. Thomas KnappMr. Nathan LindbergMr. Jeff LockettDr. Jack MartinMrs. Jacqueline NuttallMr. John SchwankeMrs. Jennifer Wortman
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1.4 1.04 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 1.05 Recognitions and Presentations
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1. IU5 Consulting Services
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1.6 1.06 Agenda Adoption
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts/amends the agenda of August 14, 2006, as presented on BoardDocs.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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1.7 1.07 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 1.08 Approval of the Minutes - July 10, 2006
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of July 10, 2006.Motion By:Thomas KnappSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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1.9 1.09 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - July 17, 2006
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Special Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2006.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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1.10 1.10 Approval of Financial Reports
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the 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 KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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1.11 1.11 Hearing Officer's Report
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's Report dated August 14, 2006, (Case: XXX ).Motion By:Thomas KnappSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
2. President's Statement
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2.1 2.01 Reports and Information
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1. I.U. #5 - Mr. John Schwanke2. PSBA - Mr. Thomas Knapp3. Career Center Advisory - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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2.2 2.02 Important Dates
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DateTimeCommitteeLocation1.Aug. 28, 20066:00 p.m.Curriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeWarren County Career Center2.Aug. 29, 20066:00 p.m.Personnel/Athletic & Co-Curricular Activities Comm.Warren County Career Center3.Aug. 29, 2006Following PersonnelFinance CommitteeWarren County Career Center4.Aug. 30, 20066:00 p.m.Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeWarren County Career Center5.Sept. 6, 20061:30 p.m.State Audit Review Conference (Executive Session)Curwen Building6.Sept. 11, 20067:00 p.m.Regular Board MeetingWarren County Career Center7.Sept. 12, 20066:00 p.m.PSBA Board In-ServiceWarren County Career Center8.Sept. 13, 20066:00 p.m.PSBA Board In-ServiceWarren County Career Center
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2.3 2.03 Voting Delegate for PSBA Legislative Policy Council Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors appoints Thomas Knapp to serve as a voting delegate at the PSBA Legislative Policy Council Meeting to be held October 12, 2006.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Jack MartinAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.1 3.01 General Comments - Dr. Robert Towsey/Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Academic Coaching Team - Commendation - September Board MeetingInformation Management: Website - Mrs. Amy StewartSupport Management Team: Act 1 of 2006 Tax Reform - Mr. J. Petter TurnquistCapital Projects Update - Dr. Norbert KennerknechtAct 1 Synopsis - Mr. Arthur StewartOther
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3.2 3.02 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 4.01 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: 4.02 Act 93 - Mr. Kevin Freestone 4.04 Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement Request, Susan Gizzie- Dr. Jack Martin 4.05 Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement Request, Diane Martin- Mr. Kevin Freestone 4.06 Certificated Personnel Report - Dr. Jack Martin 4.12 Custodial Reallocation - Mr. Kevin Freestone 4.15 Distance Learning - Dr. Jack Martin 4.18 Policy Number 10220 - titled, Surveillance Policy - Dr. Jack MartinMotion By:Roger DunhamSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot 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 4.03 Continuation of Contract - Gannon University/Villa Maria School of Nursing - Personnel/Athletic
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the continuation of the agreement between Warren County School District and Gannon University, Villa Maria School of Nursing for clinical learning experiences for students enrolled in the program during the 2006-2007 academic school year.Motion By:Roger DunhamSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.3 4.07 Support Personnel Report - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr. John
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.4 4.08 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.5 4.09 YMCA Facility Agreement 2006-2007 - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the YMCA Facility Agreement for 2006-2007 school year.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.6 4.10 Tax Study Commission - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the formation of a TAX STUDY COMMISSION by September 14, 2006, as mandated by ACT 1: House Bill # 39; from the 2006 Special Legislative Session, per the parameters set forth in the attached documentation.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.7 4.11 Gems and Minerals Project - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the appointment of Bohnams & Butterfields to act as our agent to sell at Public Auction the Gem & Mineral Collection donated by Levi Smith to the District approximately 70 years ago. Until recently returned, this collection has been on loan to Penn State University. Estimated Value of this sale could yield a probable value of $ 250,000 to $ 350,000. Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.8 4.13 Bus Contractors 2006-2007 - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the list of Transportation Contractors for the 2006-2007 school year. Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.9 4.14 Proposed Land and Resource Management Plan for Allegheny National Forest - Finance Committee -
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the resolution authorizing comment on the Proposed Land and Resource Management Plan for the Allegheny National Forest. Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.10 4.16 Grades K-5 Math Materials Adoption - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Natha
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the Scott Foresman Mathematics 2008 Edition textbooks as the K-5 District textbooks.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.11 4.17 Policy Number 10930 - titled, Behavior Management - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Commit
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the changes in Policy Number 10930 - titled, Behavior Management as illustrated on first reading.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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4.12 4.19 U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Whale Baleen Loan -
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors accepts the terms and conditions of Whale Baleen materials for an indefinite period for instructional purposes from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and after review by the solicitor. Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 4.02 Act 93 - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr. John Schwanke
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the reorganization of the Administrative Supplementals for the 2006-2007 school year.
Mr. Lockett made a motion to refer the agenda item back to committee.
There was no second.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:John SchwankeAction:RejectVoting RecordRoger DunhamNayKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappNayNathan LindbergAbstainJeff LockettNayJack MartinNayJacqueline NuttallNayJohn SchwankeNayJennifer WortmanNot Present
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5.2 4.04 Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement Request - Susan Gizzie - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the "Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement" for Susan Gizzie, up to 21 credits, to complete the administrative certification program at Gannon University.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Thomas KnappAction:PassVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinAbstainJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer Wortman
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5.3 4.05 Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement Request - Diane Martin - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the "Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement," up to 68 credits and professional time, for Diane Martin to obtain a Doctoral degree from Penn State University.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Thomas KnappAction:PassVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinAbstainJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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Weekly professional time would be required to participate in the program. Reimbusement would include 18 credits for the Leaders in Practice programand 40-50 remaining credits in the Doctoral program at Penn State University.
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5.4 4.06 Certificated Personnel Report - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr.
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.Motion By:Nathan LindbergSecond:John SchwankeAction:PassVoting RecordRoger DunhamNayKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergAbstainJeff LockettYeaJack MartinNayJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
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5.5 4.12 Custodial Reallocation - 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 approves the reallocation of funds from 01-2620-000-11-23-000-160 to account 01-2610-000-00-35-000-413 in the amount of $32,500 to be effective October 1, 2006 in connection with an unfilled custodial position due to retirement. This will transfer funds to the Aramark contract for a Custodial Supervisor at the Russell Elementary School. This reallocation is expected to result in a cost avoidance of approximately $16,416.
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5.6 4.15 Distance Learning - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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Motion:That the Warren County School District Board of Directors approves the purchase and installation of distance learning rooms at Youngsville High School, Warren Area High School, Eisenhower Middle High School and Sheffield Area Middle High School at a total cost of no more than $275,000 as per the “PA 5850-05 Statewide Networking/Peripheral/Audio-Visual Contract” and the “Intermediate Unit #1 Polycom Purchasing Consortium”.
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5.7 4.18 Policy Number 10220 - titled, Surveillance Policy - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Commit
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 10220 - Surveillance Policy as modified.Motion By:Jeff LockettSecond:Thomas KnappAction:PassVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinNayJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJennifer WortmanNot Present
6. Future Business for Committee Review
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6.1 6.01 No Items
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7. Other
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8. Closing Activities
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8.1 8.01 Public Comment
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8.2 8.02 Executive Session
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8.3 8.03 Adjournment
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8. Closing Activities