Monday, September 10, 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 - 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. Gannon University/IU5 Regional Summer School of Excellence Participants - Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer2. Recognition for Leadership and Service in the WCSD Human Resources Department - Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer3. P. Buckley Moss Foundation Award for Arts Integration
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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 September 10, 2007.
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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 - August 13, 2007
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes of August 13, 2007.
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1.9 1.09 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - August 22, 2007
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Special Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2007.
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1.10 1.10 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.
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1.11 1.11 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 September 10, 2007, (Cases: A-G).
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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DateTimeCommitteeLocation1.September 24, 20076:00 p.m.Curriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeYoungsville Elementary/Middle School2.September 24, 2007Following CITPhysical Plant & Facilities CommitteeYoungsville Elementary/Middle School3.September 25, 20076:00 p.m.Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities CommitteeYoungsville Elementary/Middle School4.September 25, 2007Following PersonnelFinance CommitteeYoungsville Elementary/Middle School5.October 8, 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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Reports - Mrs. Sylvia Root/Dr. J. Hugh Dwyera. Enrollment - Third Dayb. Class Sizec. Student Wellness Committee
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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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4.2 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 WinSnap - 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 disbursement of $19,685 local share (already budgeted) to complete the WinSNAP Project.
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4.4 4.03 Trust Transfers - 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 transfer of two trust funds (per that attached documentation) to the Tidioute Community Charter School’s Board of Directors, the transfers are to comply with the parameters suggested by the Warren County School District’s solicitor.
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4.5 4.04 Food Service Equipment - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs/approves Aramark to purchase from Hubert Co. five insulated economy Proof/Hold Cabinets for $1889.00 each.
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4.6 4.05 Food Service, Wellness Compliance - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs/approves the administration to fully implement, at a minimum, Year One of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s new Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods in Pennsylvania Schools, in all district schools, in School Year 2007-08, and commits to implement, at a minimum, Year Two of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s new Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods in Pennsylvania Schools, in all district schools, by the beginning of School Year 2008-09.
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4.7 4.06 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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4.8 4.07 Personnel Report: Support Staff - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.
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4.9 4.08 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mr
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.
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4.10 4.09 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. Nathan Lindberg
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.
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4.11 4.10 Beaty-Warren Middle School "Make A Difference Day" Update - Physical Plant & Facilities Committ
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve the Beaty Warren Middle School “Make a Difference Day” project.
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4.12 4.11 Educational Specification RFP - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to advertise the Request for Proposals for an Educational Specifications Writer.
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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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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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 Human Resource Director
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors appoints ___________________________ as the Human Resource Director of the Warren County School District effective ___________, and that he/she be hired pursuant to the terms of the contract dated ________________.
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7.2 7.02 Letter of Engagement
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors appoints Stewart & Stapleford as Solicitor through September 30, 2007, and Stapleford and Byham as Solicitor, effective October 1, 2007, for the remainder of the fiscal yearas set forth in the letter of engagement dated Sept. 5, 2007.
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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