Monday, December 4, 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. David Wortman
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1.4 1.04 Reading of the Mission Statement - Dr. Jack Martin
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The mission of the Warren County School District, where today's student is our future, is to equip all students with the educational skills necessary to achieve their unique personal potential.
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1.5 1.05 Recognitions and Presentations
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1. Introduction of Candidates for Employment
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1.6 1.06 Agenda Adoption
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts/amends the agenda of December 4, 2006, as presented on BoardDocs.Motion By:Roger DunhamSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid 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 Minutes November 13, 2006
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of November 13, 2006.Motion By:Thomas KnappSecond:Jeff LockettAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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1.9 1.09 Approval of Financial Reports
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Recommended Action :
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 SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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1.10 1.10 Hearing Officer's Report - Mr. Eugene Casasanta
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's Report dated December 4, 2006, (Cases: J-Q).Motion By:Thomas KnappSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid 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.December 18, 20066:00 p.m.Curriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeWarren County Career Center2.December 18, 2006Following CITPhysical Plant & Facilities CommitteeWarren County Career Center3.December 19, 20066:00 p.m.Finance CommitteeWarren County Career Center4.December 19, 2006following Finance CommitteePersonnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities CommitteeWarren County Career Center5.January 8, 20067:00 p.m.Regular Board MeetingWarren County Career Center
3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.1 3.01General Comments - Dr. Robert Towsey/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. Federal Programs/Professional Development/Gifted Support/Tidioute Community Charter School - Mrs. Rosemarie Green5. Support Management Team - Mr. Mark Eberl/Mr. J. Petter Turnquist6. Capital Projects Update - Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht7. Instructional Management Team - Dr. John Sechriest8. 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
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Consent Agenda.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid 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 Technology Education Curriculum - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Nathan L
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the following Technology Education Planned Instructions:
Exploring Technology
Creating Technology
Manufacturing Technology
Engineering Design and Applications
Multimedia Technology
Applying Technology
Technological Design and Systems
Design and Manufacturing Enterprise
Designs in Bio-Related Technology
Innovation and Invention.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.3 4.03 Section 9000 Instruction Policies - Curriuculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Natha
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the changes in the following Section 9000 Instruction policies on first reading as attached:
9170 – AIDS/HIV Education
9175 – Family Life/Sex Education
9325 – Homebound Education
9330 – Private Tutoring
9335 – Home Education Programs
9345 – Participation of Home-Education Students in Athletic and Co-Curricular Activities
9355 – Students Study Abroad
9510 – Independent Study
9525 – Exemption from Instruction
9540 – Excusing Students from State Assessment
9615 – Challenge Procedure from Adopted Material
9635 – Field Trips
9640 – Cancellation of Activities When School is Closed
9710 – Grading of Student Progress
9730 – Graduation Requirements – 2001 and Beyond
9750 – Promotion and Retention
9830 – Use and Dissemination of Test Results
9905 - Copyright
9940 – Parents’ Curriculum Access PolicyMotion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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Policy Section 9000
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4.4 4.04 Policy Number 9745 - titled, Class Rank and Honors Class of 2008 and Beyond - Curriculum, Instr
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the revised Policy Number 9745 - titled, Class Rank and Honors Class of 2008 and Beyond on second reading.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.5 4.05 Policy Number 1305 - titled, Shared Values - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - M
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves Policy Number 1305 - titled, Shared Values on first and second reading.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.6 4.07 Music Books - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Nathan Lindberg
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of music books for grades 5 and 6 from Silver Burdett.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.7 4.09 Settlement - Allegheny Land Company - Finance Committee - Mr. Kevin Freestone
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the settlement of claim with the Allegheny Land Company.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.8 4.10 Summer 2007 Construction Projects - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the following projects (see Attachment A: #3, #5, #6, #9, and #10) for construction during the summer of 2007 and the following work orders and agreements:
A) A work order to H.F. Lenz for design, specification writing, and project administration for the project known as Electrical Upgrade at Warren Area High school (new transformer and High Voltage line replacement) in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule.
B) A work order to H.F. Lenz for design, specification writing, and project administration for the project known as Fire Alarm Upgrade at the Warren Area Vocational Technical School and the Sheffield Area Middle/High School in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule.
C) An agreement with the Sheffield Township supervisors for the procurement of bleachers at the Sheffield Area Middle/High School.
Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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Funding from the Capital Reserve account will be approved for the below named projects when the Board approves the construction bids for each project. The construction bid price of each project is anticipated to vary from proposed estimates depending upon market conditions and design changes.By authorizing the budget figures provided, the pool of available funds (capital reserve) is established to support the approved projects in total, with the understanding that upon receipt of bids some level of variability exists.
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4.9 4.12 Policy Number 5201- titled, Building Security/Keys - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the revised Policy 5201, titled Building Security / Keys, on first reading. Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.10 4.13 Personnel Report: Certificated staff - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.11 4.14 Personnel Report: Support Staff - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report as presented.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.12 4.15 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts as presented.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.13 4.16 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. John Schwanke
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts as presented.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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4.14 4.17 Volunteer Report - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr. John Schwanke
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report.Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 4.06 Beacon Light Contract - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mr. Nathan Lindberg
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems Warren County School District Letter of Agreement regarding the District’s Student Assistance Program, with modifications.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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5.2 4.08 Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to submit an Enhancing Education Through Technology grant proposal in the amount of $62,925 to provide professional development to district teachers of grades 7 and 8 in pursuit of ISTE Technology Standards.
Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid WortmanYea
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5.3 4.11 Bid Results for North Warren Elementary School - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Th
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors rejects the bid from Douglas F. Megill, M.D. to purchase the property known as North Warren Elementary School, for the sum of $5,100.Motion By:Thomas KnappSecond:Roger DunhamAction:PassVoting RecordRoger DunhamYeaKevin FreestoneNayThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeNot PresentDavid 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 Other items will be placed here.
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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