Monday, August 13, 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. Nathan Lindberg
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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 Agenda Adoption
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts/amends the agenda dated August 13, 2007.
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1.6 1.06 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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1.7 1.07 Approval of the Minutes - July 16, 2007
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of July 16, 2007.
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1.8 1.08 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes July 18, 2007 and August 6, 2007
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Special Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2007 and August 6, 2007.
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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.
2. President's Statement
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2.1 2.01 Reports and Information
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2. President's Statement
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1. I.U. #5 - Mrs. Judy Baker2. PSBA - Mr. Thomas Knapp3. Career Center Advisory - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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2.2 2.02 Important Dates
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2. President's Statement
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DateTimeCommitteeLocation1.August 22, 200712:00 noonSpecial Board Meeting (Tentative)Curwen Building2.August 27, 20076:00 p.m.Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeEisenhower/Middle High School3.August 27, 2007Following Physical PlantCurriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeEisenhower/Middle High School4.August 28, 20076:00 p.m.Finance Committee MeetingEisenhower/Middle High School5.August 28, 2007Following FinancePersonnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities CommitteeEisenhower/Middle High School6.September 10, 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 - Mrs. Sylvia Root/Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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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 4.00 List Items Removed for Separate Action
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.2 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.
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Committee meeting action items will be enacted under one motion unless removed for separate action.
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4.3 4.02 Policy Number 9743, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits Class of 2008, 2009, and 2010 - Curricul
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading the revisions of Policy 9743 – Class Rank/Honors Credits Class of 2008, 2009, and 2010.
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4.4 4.03 Policy Number 9742, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits Class of 2011 and Beyond - Curriculum, I
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading the revisions of Policy 9742 – Class Rank/Honors Credits Class of 2011 and Beyond.
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4.5 4.04 Policy Number 9190, titled - Middle Level Course Sequence - Curriculum, Instruction & Technolog
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading the revision of Policy 9190 – Middle Level Course Sequence.
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4.6 4.05 Highmark Foundation Healthy High 5 "Health eTools for Schools" - Curriculum, Instruction & Tech
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Highmark Foundation-Warren County School District “Health e Tools for School District Statement of Understanding”.
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4.7 4.06 Forest Safety Net Legislation - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to prepare a position statement to be sent to our Legislators regarding Forest Service Legislation, to include: “Opt in / OPT out” language allowing the option for payment in lieu of taxes equal to our allocation of 25% of Timber Sales as an alternative to the safety net entitlement.
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4.8 4.07 Family Services Contract - 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 Family Service Contract.
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4.9 4.08 Win Snap System - 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 disbursement of $ 19,685 local share (already budgeted) to complete the Win Snap Project and that the Board of School Directors approves myLunchMoney.com.
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4.10 4.09 Accountability Block Grant Reallocation - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the administrations plan for distribution of additional Accountability Block Grant Funds and Expanded Kindergarten Grant Funds per the attached narrative.
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4.11 4.10 Master facilities Plan - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That Board of School Directors establishes the list of following Master Facilities projects for the purpose of looking into funding, construction cost estimates and educational specifications: (1) Kindergarten in the Central Attendance Area, (2) renovations/additions to Eisenhower Middle / Senior High School, (3) construction/renovation of a Middle School in the Central Attendance Area to take the place of/improve Beaty Warren Middle School, (4) addition/renovation/relocation of Sheffield Elementary School, and (5) renovation of the Warren County Career Center.
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4.12 4.11 Warren Cross Country Trail - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors accepts the Warren Cross Country trail plan as submitted to the Board.
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4.13 4.12 Bid Results: Parking Lot Improvements #0714 - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thoma
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a General Construction Contract to Russell Standard Corporation, in the amount of $230,190.00 (Base Bid 1 & Base Bid 2), for the project known as “Parking Lot Improvements,” WCSD Project No. 0714.1.
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4.14 4.13 Lease Agreement: Early Intervention at Allegheny Valley Elementary School - Physical Plant & Fa
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors sign the lease renewal with the IU5 for space at Allegheny Valley Elementary School, for the 2007-08 school year, at the annual rate of $2,340.00 for 957 sq. ft.
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4.15 4.14 Personnel Report: Certificated staff - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
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4.16 4.15 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.
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4.17 4.16 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.
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4.18 4.17 Additional Trainer Contracted Services Cost Increase Request - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricu
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the additional trainer contracted services cost increase request.
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4.19 4.18 Attendance Officer - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr. Nathan Lind
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve an increase in working hours to 8 hours per day and an additional 20 days of work for the Warren County School District Attendance Officer.
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4.20 4.20 Reorganization of the Business Office - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committe
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Recommended Action :
Motion:(1) That the Board of School Directors approve the creation of Supervisor of the EIT Office under the Administrative Support Group at an hourly rate of $15.38 per hour for 8 hours per day. (2) That the Board of School Directors approve the creation of the Supervisor of Business Services under the Administrative Support Group to be filled by Cindy Nyquist at an hourly increase of $1.45. (3) That the Board of School Directors approve increasing the Information Specialist, Business Office, under the Administrative Support Group from 4 hours per day to 8 hours per day. (4) That the Board of School Directors approve an increase to the Transportation/Purchasing Manager compensation of $2,000 per annum.
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4.21 4.21 School Psychologist - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve the temporary employment of Carl Scarpino, School Psychologist, for three days per week for the first semester of the 2007/2008 school year at a rate of $44.16 per hour, not to exceed $17,884.80.
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4.22 4.19 Unique Needs Tuition Reimbursement - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee -
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve unique need tuition reimbursement for Doug Vaughn (27 credits) and for Kimberly Yourchisin (24 credits) to obtain administrative certification.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 5.01 Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be placed here.
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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 Warren County Career Center Report - Jeff Lockett
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7.2 7.02 Warren County Career Center Administrator
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors appoints Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer to administer the Warren County Career Center, with said appointment to become effective immediately.
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