Monday, October 8, 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
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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. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Participant - Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer2. Pennsylvania K-6 Science Education Strategic Planning Institute Participants - Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer
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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 dated October 8, 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 - September 10, 2007
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of September 10, 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.
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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 October 8, 2007, (Cases: H-J ).
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.October 29, 20076:00 p.m.Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeWarren County Career Center2.October 29, 2007Following Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeCurriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeWarren County Career Center3.October 30, 20076:00 p.m.Finance CommitteeWarren County Career Center4.October 30, 2007Following Finance CommitteePersonnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities CommitteeWarren County Career Center5.November 12, 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 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. 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 Beaty-Warren Middle School Improvement Plan - Gary Weber
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3.3 3.03 Common Cents Resolution
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution to Participate in the Common Cents Program as follows:
WHEREAS, the Warren County School District is committed to delivering a quality education while being accountable to our taxpayers; and WHEREAS, that opportunities to operate more efficiently while improving services are in the best interest of the taxpayers and students; and WHEREAS, that the Common Cents program is an opportunity to receive recommendations on sharing services without any commitment to implement those recommendations; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Warren County School District hereby applies on October 9, 2007, to participate in the Common Cents program to explore ways to share services with other school district in order to improve quality and drive down costs, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Warren County School District will publicly present the recommendations it receives; and be it further RESOLVED, that after receiving public comment the Warren County School District will vote to approve or reject the recommendations it receives.
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3.4 3.04 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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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 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.
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4.4 4.03 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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4.5 4.04 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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4.6 4.05 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mr. Nathan Lindberg
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts as presented.
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4.7 4.06 Volunteer Report - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Nathan Lindberg
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report as presented.
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4.8 4.07 Unique Need 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 approves payment of twelve (12) credits at Edinboro University for Jennifer Fritz to obtain a Master’s Degree in Reading and Pennsylvania Teaching Certification as a Reading Specialist K-12.
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4.9 4.08 Warren County Career Center New Positions Funded by Perkins Grant - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Cu
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve two new positions funded by the Perkins Grant at the Warren County Career Center for the 2007/2008 school year only: (1) English Instructor and (2) Tutor/Data Coordinator.
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4.10 4.09 Request for a new Secretarial Position - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committ
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve a new secretarial position working seven (7) hours per day, half-time at South Street Early Learning Center and half-time in the Transportation Department.
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4.11 4.10 Request for New Position - Director of Special Education - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the new position of Director of Special Education for the Warren County School District.
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4.12 4.11 Appointment of Acting Director of Special Education - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activ
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School directors approves the appointment of Diane Martin as the Acting Director of Special Education of the Warren County School District effective October 9, 2007 through June 30, 2008, and that she be hired pursuant to the terms of the Act 93 agreement including an annual stipend of $ 2,454.00 to be prorated for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
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4.13 4.12 Continuation of Gannon University Nursing Agreement - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activ
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the “continuation of contract” for the 2007/2008 school year between the Warren County School District and Gannon University regarding the agreement for clinical learning experiences for Villa Maria School of Nursing students.
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4.14 4.13 Request for New Positions - Two Teacher Aides at Russell Elementary & One Teacher at Youngsvill
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves new positions for two teacher aides at Russell Elementary School and one teacher at Youngsville Elementary/Middle School.
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4.15 4.14 Chapter 339 - Career & Technical Education Required Positions - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curric
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approve two supplemental positions of the Advisor of the Distributive Education Club and the Advisor of Future Business Leaders at the Warren County Career Center.
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4.16 4.15 Home Street Property - Physical Plant & Facilities Committee - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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4.17 4.16 Student Wellness Advisory Committee - 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 approves the 2007-2008 membership of the Warren County School District Student Wellness Advisory Committee.
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4.18 4.17 Language Arts Planned Instructions - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Dr. Jack
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the following Grades K-5 Language Arts Planned Instruction, to be implemented in school year 2008-2009:
Language Arts Kindergarten
Language Arts 1
Language Arts 2
Language Arts 3
Language Arts 4
Language Arts 5
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4.19 4.18 Policy Revision - Policy Number 10510, titled - Discipline Code - Curriculum, Instruction & Tec
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves, on First Reading, the revisions to Policy Number 10510, titled – Discipline Code, dated 10/8/07.
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4.20 4.20 Contingency Transfer - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the budget adjustments and transfers per the attached Contingency Report to be entered after October 1, 2007.
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4.21 4.21 Russell Elementary PTA Project - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Russell PTA to move forward on two projects: (1) building a back stop behind a ball field and (2) installing a sign in front of the Russell Elementary school, per the attached documents.
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4.22 4.22 Budget Transfer - Finance Committee - Mr. Roger Dunham
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the budget transfers per the attached document in the amount of $ 94,481.00
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4.23 4.23 Food Service Head Start 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 contract with Warren & Forest Counties EOC Head Start [Contract to Sell or Purchase Meals from Schools, PDE-3086] per the attached document.
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4.24 4.19 Mini Grants - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Dr. Jack Martin
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the WCSD Administration to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Inclusive Practice Mini-Grant Program for $20,000, to be used in four District Schools for common planning time, professional development, and parent education activities.
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 New Instructor Position - Beaty-Warren Middle School
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a new instructor position at Beaty/Warren Middle School. This position will require teaching certification in Elementary K-6 and English 7-12. Additional teaching certification as a Reading Specialist K-12 is preferred. The request for this position is a result of the Beaty/Warren Middle School Improvement Plan.
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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