Monday, October 9, 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 SchwankeMr. David Wortman
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1.4 1.04 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Nathan Lindberg
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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. Warren County School District Combined Band to Harrisburg - Jack Werner
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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 October 9, 2006, as presented on BoardDocs.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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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 - September 11, 2006
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1. Opening Activities
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of September 11, 2006.Motion By:Thomas KnappSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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1.9 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:Jeff LockettAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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1.10 1.11 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 October 9, 2006, (Cases: C-E ).Motion By:John SchwankeSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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.October 16, 20066:30 p.m.Tax Study CommissionCurwen Building2.October 30, 20066:00 p.m.Curriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeWarren County Career Center3.October 30, 2006following CIT Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeWarren County Career Center4.November 1, 20066:00 p.m.Finance CommitteeWarren County Career Center5.November 1, 2006following FinancePersonnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities CommitteeWarren County Career Center6.November 13, 20067:00 p.m.Regular Board MeetingWarren County Career Center
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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Graduation Status - Dr. Hugh Dwyer 2. Information Management - Mrs. Amy Stewart3. Grants Development - Mr. Matt Jones4. Support Management Team - Mr. J. Petter Turnquist5. Capital Projects Update - Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht6. Instructional Management Team - Dr. John Sechriest/Mr. Joseph Tassone7. Superintendent Search Update8. Other
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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: 4.09 Policy Number 9745 - Titled, "Class Rank/Honors Credits 1999 and Beyond". - Mr. Lindberg 4.10 Reading Curriculum Coordinator - Dr. Martin 4.12 Project Art Smart II Coordinator - Dr. Martin 4.14 Internal Audit Committee - Dr. MartinMotion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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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 4.02 Re-bid Closed Facilities - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to offer for sale, via sealed bid, North Warren and Pleasant Township Elementary Schools. Said schools are unused and unnecessary. The sale shall be upon the same contract terms as adopted by the Board with regard to the 2005 sale of the North Warren unimproved parcel with the Board of School Directors reserving the right to reject any submitted bid upon opening of the bids.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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During the last winter (October 2005 to March 2006) the gas and electric bills for the three closed facilities totaled $49,217.61 and would be a cost avoidance to the District to not heat the three facilities. There is currently some interest in the purchase of the Pleasant site but the cost of 90% of assessed value is prohibitive to the sale. Pennsylvania law permits the sale of closed schools through public auction, sealed bids and private sale.
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4.3 4.03 Personnel Report: Certificated staff - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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4.4 4.04 Personnel Report: Support Staff - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr
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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 presentedMotion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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4.5 4.05 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 as presented.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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4.6 4.06 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:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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4.7 4.07 Strategic Plans - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Nathan Lindberg
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the 2006 Strategic Plans for the Warren County School District and the Warren County Area Vocational Technical School and authorizes the Board President to sign the plans and the Administration to submit the plans to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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4.8 4.08 I Safe Curriculum - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Nathan Lindberg
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to implement the I Safe Safety and Responsibility Curriculum.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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4.9 4.11 Cyber School Attendance Area Student Liaison - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee -
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the creation of the non-athletic position of Cyber School Attendance Area Student Liaison.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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4.10 4.13 Additional Student Wellness Advisory committee Members - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology C
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Motion:Suggested Motion: That the Board of School Directors approves the following 2006/2007 school year members of the Warren County School District Student Wellness Advisory Committee:
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Meghan O’Donish, SAMHS
Ashley Gazdak, EMHS
Zachary Turner, YHS
Douglas Kelly, WAHS
Teacher: Martha Asp, BWMS
Parent: Melissa LemayMotion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 4.09 Policy Number 9745 - titled, "Class Rank/Honors Credits 1999 and Beyond" - Curriculum, Instruct
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Motion:Nathan Lindberg made a motion seconded by Jack Martin that the Board of School Directors approves Policy 9745 on first reading.
Jack Martin made a friendly amendment seconded by Nathan Lindberg to send that this item be sent back to committee for further discussion and review.
Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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5.2 4.10 Reading Curriculum Coordinator - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Nathan Li
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Motion:This item failed for lack of a motion after being removed from the consent agenda.
That the Board of School Directors approves the creation of the non-athletic supplemental position of Reading Curriculum Coordinator.Motion By:Second:Action:RejectVoting RecordRoger DunhamKevin FreestoneThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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5.3 4.12 Project Art Smart II Coordinator - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Nathan
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the creation of the .5 FTE position of Project Art Smart II Coordinator for the reminder of the 2006-2007 school year and that the last line of the supporting document be excluded. The position is supported by grant funds and will end on June 30, 2007.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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5.4 4.14 Internal Audit Committee - 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 establishment of an Internal Audit Committee as per the guidelines attached.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
6. Future Business for Committee Review
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6.1 6.01 Items for future committee review will be placed here.
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6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 7.01 Sugar Grove CPT Sign Proposal - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the school sign project by the Sugar Grove CPT as outlined in Board Policy 5210. As part of this project, it is understood that the District will run underground electrical service to the sign and make all connections. The Board also approves the Lease/Release Agreement to be executed in a form similar to the existing agreement with the Sugar Grove CPT. This motion is further subject to the approval of the Physical Plant and Facilities Committee concerning budget and other items required to be covered by policy 5210. Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 8.01 Public Comment
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8. Closing Activities
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8.2 8.02 Executive Session
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 8.03 Adjournment
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8. Closing Activities