Monday, April 14, 2008
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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Mrs. Kimberly AngoveMr. Thomas KnappMr. Jeff LockettDr. Jack MartinMrs. Katherine OudinotMr. Arthur StewartMrs. Kirsten TurfittMr. David WortmanMrs. Donna Zariczny
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1.4 1.04 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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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 Middle/High School Athletes - Mr. Kelly Martin
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1.6 1.06 Agenda Adoption
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated April 14, 2008.
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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 10, 2008
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of March 10, 2008.
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1.9 1.09 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - March 20, 2008
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Special Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2008.
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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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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's Report dated April 14, 2008, (Cases: FF-SS).
2. President's Statement
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2.1 2.01 Presentation - Dr. DeJong
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2. President's Statement
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2.2 2.02 Warren Sports Boosters Presentation
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2. President's Statement
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2.3 2.03 Important Dates
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DateTimeCommitteeLocation1.April 22, 20084:30 p.m.Finance Committee - Budget Work SessionCurwen Building1.April 28, 20086:00 p.m.Physical Plant & Facilities CommitteeWarren County Career Center2.April 28, 2008following PPFCurriculum, Instruction & Technology CommitteeWarren County Career Center3.April 29, 20086:00 p.m.Finance CommitteeWarren County Career Center4.April 29, 2008following FinancePersonnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities CommitteeWarren County Career Center5.May 12, 20086:00 p.m.Regular Board MeetingWarren County Career Center
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2.4 2.04 Reports and Information
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1. I.U. #5 - Mrs. Kimberly Angove2. PSBA - Mr. Thomas Knapp3. Career Center Advisory - Mr. Jeff LockettWCCC had five students place at the State level Skills USA Competition the week of April 5th.Our 1st place winner in Marine technology, John Zeleznik, will go to National's this summer in Kansas City, Kansas.Jaimee Brown took 2nd place in Marine Technology, John Sheehy placed 2nd in Motor Cycle Repair, Brad Theuret placed 2nd in Power Equipment and Trevor Anderson, 2nd in Auto Collision Repair. Bill Dore placed 5th in Building and Construction.
3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.1 3.01 General Comments -Dr. Robert Terrill/Mrs. Sylvia Root
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.2 3.02 Informational Personnel - No Report
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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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Motion:
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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 Automatic External Defibrillators - 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 furnishes six additional Automatic External Defibrillators, for placement in WCSD schools, at a cost not to exceed $9,000.00.
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4.4 4.03 Beaty-Warren Middle School Exterior Masonry Re-pointing - Phase III - Physical Plant & Faciliti
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a general contract to Fiske and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $68,900.00, for the project known as “Beaty-Warren Middle School Exterior Masonry Repointing – Phase III,” WCSD Project No. 0803.
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4.5 4.04 Technical Education Labs Air conditioning (EMHS, WAHS, EMS & YHS) - Physical Plant & Facilities
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Recommended Action :
Motion:Motion 1:
That the Board of School Directors approves a HVAC contract to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., in the amount of $47,100.00, for the project known as “Technical Education Labs Air Conditioning,” WCSD Project No. 0804, at Eisenhower Middle/Senior High School, Warren Area High School, Youngsville Elementary Middle School, and Youngsville High School.
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That the Board of School Directors approves an Electrical contract to Keystone Electric, in the amount of $9,467.00, for the project known as “Technical Education Labs Air Conditioning,” WCSD Project No. 0804, at Eisenhower Middle/Senior High School, Warren Area High School, Youngsville Elementary Middle School, and Youngsville High School.
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4.6 4.05 ARAMARK Custodial Contract - 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 renews the Custodial Management Agreement, date May 28, 2004, with ARAMARK per section 11.2 of said agreement. The fee for this service will remain at the 2004 bid price and includes a modification agreement, dated July 23, 2005 (that added one service person to the ARAMARK staff). This renewal includes an evergreen clause and maintains the current labor rate and cost of materials supplied by ARAMARK.
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4.7 4.06 Budget/Staffing - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to present at the May Board meeting a rough-cut budget showing the impact of the recommended staffing.
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4.8 4.07 Appointment of Members of the Professional Education Committee - Curriculum, Instruction & Tech
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the following as members of the District Professional Education Committee as per the guidelines of PDE “Act 48 Professional Education Plan Guidelines.” (page 11)
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· Beth Fantaskey
· Renee Cunningham
· Tawni Betts
· Holly Jaquay
LOCAL BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES:
· Pete Smith
· Dr. James Spangler
COMMUNITY MEMBER:
· Dr. Elizabeth Bauer
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4.9 4.08 Board Calendar - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors charges the Board Secretary with the setting up and maintenance of an electronic calendar for all Board-related meetings and functions.
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4.10 4.09 County-Wide Reassessment - Finance Committee - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:(1) That the Board of School Directors rescinds the motion made under (minutes) agenda item 6.01 at the Regular Board Meeting of December 3, 2007 in connection with County Wide Reassessment.
(2) That the Board of School Directors Directs the Finance Committee to perform the research and evaluation necessary to evaluate County Wide Reassessment and provide a report to the Board of School Directors during the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
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4.11 4.10 Act 1 Installment Payments Proposal - Finance Committee - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the installment payment resolution per the attached document.
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4.12 4.11 VoIP Update - Finance Committee - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the Administration to review the presentation material received from multiple vendors in connection with Voice over Internet Protocol and make a presentation on alternatives with a recommendation to the School Board for further action.
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4.13 4.12 Contingency Budget Transfer - Finance Committee - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves one budget transfer resolution and two budget adjustment resolutions per the attached documents.
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4.14 4.13 County Tax Sale Approval - Finance Committee - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Bids submitted by the Tax Claim Bureau per the attached documents.
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4.15 4.14 Marching Band Uniform Bids - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee - Mrs. Ki
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors moves to advance the purchase of 80 Eisenhower Middle/High School Band uniforms for incusion in the 2008-2009 budget and to secure written assurance from the vendor to hold the price until August 2008.
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4.16 4.15 Personnel Report: Certificated staff - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
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Apr 14, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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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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4.17 4.16 Personnel Report: Support Staff - Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee -Mrs
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report as presented.
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4.18 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.
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4.19 4.18 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - Personnel Committee - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts as presented.
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 Reading Program - Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of the Harcourt K-5 Language Arts materials for the 2008-2009 school year as recommended by the administration.
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7.2 7.02 Warren Area High School Curtain Wall Replacement WCSD Project No. 0807 - Physical Plant & Facil
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Apr 14, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a general contract to Perry Construction Inc., in the amount of $143,700.00, for the project known as “Warren Area High School Curtain Wall Replacement,” WCSD Project No. 0807.
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7.3 7.03 Eisenhower Middle/High School Flashing Lights & Static Signs - Physical Plant & Facilities Comm
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Apr 14, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves a general contract to Bruce & Merrilees Electric Co., in the amount of $31,308.00, for the project known as “Eisenhower Middle/High School Flashing Lights & Static Signs,” WCSD Project No. 0715.
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7.4 7.04 Venango Training & Development Center Contract - Finance Committee - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Apr 14, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the contract between the Warren County School District and the Venango Training and Development Center to provide $1,000 in grant funding to each Warren County High School with Superintendent approval for each project.
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7.5 7.05 Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement - Ann Readshaw
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Apr 14, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves unique need tuition reimbursement of five (5) credits through Global Classroom Online Learning for Ann Readshaw to obtain her English as a Second Language (ESL) certification.
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7.6 7.06 Unique Needs Tuition Reimbursement - Shelly Stewart
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Apr 14, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves unique need tuition reimbursement of twenty-one (21) credits at Gannon University for Shelly Stewart to obtain her administrative certification.
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7.7 7.07 Policy 7240
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors determines that a political activity, for purposes of clarifying Section 1 of Policy 7240, shall be directly related to an educational purpose if it involves the attendance of a current national political candidate, a current or former national office holder, or a current of former state office holder (and not merely a representative of any of these individuals).
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