Monday, April 9, 2007
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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Ms. Judy BakerMr. Roger DunhamMr. 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. Jeff Lockett
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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. Eisenhower Students Performing the National Anthem.Matt LandinApril DitontoJohn TackStephanie MillsPhil Landin
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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 dated April 9, 2007.Motion By:Jeff LockettSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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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 March 12, 2007
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of March 12, 2007.Motion By:Thomas KnappSecond:Roger DunhamAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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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:Roger DunhamSecond:Thomas KnappAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerYeaRoger DunhamYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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1.10 1.10 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 April 9, 2007, (Cases: VV-III ).Motion By:Thomas KnappSecond:Nathan LindbergAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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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DateTimeCommittee/MeetingLocation1.April 16, 20076:00 p.m.Special Board MeetingWarren County Career Center2.April 30, 20076:00 p.m.Curriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeEisenhower Middle/High School3.April 30, 2007Following CIT MeetingPhysical Plant & Facilities CommitteeEisenhower Middle/High School4.May 1, 20076:00 p.m.Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities CommitteeEisenhower Middle/High School5.May 1, 2007Following Personnel MeetingFinance CommitteeEisenhower Middle/High School6.May 14, 20077:00 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. J. Hugh Dwyer2. 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. J. Hugh Dwyer/Mrs. Amy Stewart/Mrs. Rosemarie Green8. Other
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3.2 3.02 Informational Personnel
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3.3 3.03 Full-Day Kindergarten Recommendation - Dr. Robert Towsey
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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 with the exception of: 4.04 - Re-Bid Tools - Roger Dunham 4.10 - Contract Renewals - Aramark Custodial Management Agreement - Thomas KnappMotion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerYeaRoger DunhamYeaThomas 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 Policy Number 9135, titled - Curriculum Review Cycle Policy - Curriculum, Instruction & Technol
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the board of School Directors approves the changes in Policy Number 9135, titled - Curriculum Review Cycle Policy on first reading.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.3 4.03 IU5 Purchasing Consortium - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Warren County School District joining the IU5 Purchasing Consortium as of March 27, 2007 to June 30, 2008. The Board will be notified in advance anytime the District is involved with the IU5 Purchasing Consortium.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.4 4.04 Re-bid Tools - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors rejects the initial tool bid, directs the administration to rebid the tools and submit bids for approval at the April 9, 2007, board meeting.
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4.5 4.05 Tool Bid - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Tool Bid as listed in the attached documentation.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.6 4.06 Bid Date: Exterior Electrical Upgrades, WCSD Project #0704 - Physical Plant & Facilities Commit
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves an electrical contract to Northwest Service Company, in the amount of $178,260.00 (Base Bid No. 1), for the project known as “Exterior Electrical Upgrades,” WCSD Project No. 0704.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.7 4.07 Contract Renewals - Halgren, Restifo, Loop & Coughlin Architects - Physical Plant & Facilities
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves an Open-Ended Architectural Agreement with Halgren, Restifo, Loop & Coughlin Architects for a period of three years.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.8 4.08 Contract Renewals - H.F. Lenz Company - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Knap
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves an Open-Ended Engineering Agreement for H.F. Lenz Company for a period of three years.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.9 4.09 Contract Renewals - WTW Architects - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves an Open-Ended Architectural Agreement with WTW Architects for a period of three years.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.10 4.10 Contract Renewals - Aramark Custodial Management Agreement - Physical Plant & Facilities Commit
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors renews the Custodial Management Agreement, dated May 28, 2004, with ARAMARK per section 11.2 of said agreement for a period of one year. The fee for this service will remain at the 2004 bid price and including a modification agreement, dated July 23, 2005 (that added one service person to the ARAMARK staff). This renewal of one year does not include any increase in the labor rate or cost of materials supplied by ARAMARK.
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4.11 4.11 Contract Renewal - Studio Z Architects - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Kna
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves an Open-Ended Architectural Agreement with Studio Z Architects for a period of three years.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.12 4.12 Contract Renewal - Aramark Food Service Management Company - Physical Plant & Facilities Commit
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves ARAMARK as the Food Service Management Company for the 2007-08 school year, in accordance with the provisions enumerated in the Request for Proposal, the Proposal, and the Addendum, executed on November 11, 2006.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.13 4.13 Contract Renewal - Tower Engineering - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves an Open-Ended Engineering Agreement with Tower Engineering for a period of three years.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.14 4.14 Contract Renewal - Chambers Design Associates - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Tho
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves an Open-Ended Architectural Agreement with Chambers Design Associates for a period of three years.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.15 4.15 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:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.16 4.16 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:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.17 4.17 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:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.18 4.18 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. Nathan Lindberg
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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 as presented.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.19 4.20 License Agreement - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr. Nathan Lindb
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve the License Agreement with the Township of Sheffield.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
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4.20 4.19 Additional Certified Athletic Trainer - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committe
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves additional Certified Athletic Trainer services with an approximate cost of $25,000.Motion By:Jack MartinSecond:John SchwankeAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerRoger DunhamThomas KnappNathan LindbergJeff LockettJack MartinJacqueline NuttallJohn SchwankeDavid Wortman
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 4.01 List items removed for separate action.
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.2 4.04 Re-bid Tools - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors rejects the initial tool bid, directs the administration to rebid the tools and submit bids for approval at the April 9, 2007, board meeting. Motion By:Roger DunhamSecond:Jeff LockettAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJudy BakerYeaRoger DunhamYeaThomas KnappYeaNathan LindbergYeaJeff LockettYeaJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallYeaJohn SchwankeYeaDavid WortmanYea
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5.3 4.10 Contract Renewals - Aramark Custodial Management Agreement - Physical Plant & Facilities Commit
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors renews the Custodial Management Agreement, dated May 28, 2004, with ARAMARK per section 11.2 of said agreement for a period of one year. The fee for this service will remain at the 2004 bid price and including a modification agreement, dated July 23, 2005 (that added one service person to the ARAMARK staff). This renewal of one year does not include any increase in the labor rate or cost of materials supplied by ARAMARK.Motion By:Thomas KnappSecond:John SchwankeAction:RejectVoting RecordJudy BakerNayRoger DunhamNayThomas KnappNayNathan LindbergNayJeff LockettNayJack MartinYeaJacqueline NuttallNayJohn 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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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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8.2 8.02 Executive Session
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8.3 8.03 Adjournment
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