Monday, June 30, 2008
Regular Board Meeting
Warren County Career Center
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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1. Opening Activities
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Mrs. Kimberly Angove
Mr. Thomas Knapp
Mr. Jeff Lockett
Dr. Jack Martin
Mr. Arthur Stewart
Mrs. Katherine Oudinot
Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
Mr. David Wortman
Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. David Wortman
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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 Recognitions and Presentations
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1. E-mission LEC Mrs. Amy Stimmell
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1.6 Agenda Adoption
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated June 30, 2008.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Katherine Oudinot.
Yes: Katherine Oudinot, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman, Jack Martin, Kirsten Turfitt
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1.7 Public Comment
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Public Participation
It 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 begins
2. 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 Approval of the Minutes - May 12, 2008
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of May 12, 2008.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Kirsten Turfitt, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, David Wortman, Kimberly Angove, Kirsten Turfitt, Jack Martin, Katherine Oudinot, Thomas Knapp
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1.9 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - May 27, 2008
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Special Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2008.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Katherine Oudinot, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Katherine Oudinot, Donna Zariczny, Jeff Lockett, Kimberly Angove, Jack Martin, Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, David Wortman
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1.10 Approval of Financial Reports
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
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 & Voting
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Motion by Katherine Oudinot, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Katherine Oudinot, Kirsten Turfitt, Jack Martin, Jeff Lockett, David Wortman, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny
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1.11 Hearing Officer's Report
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's Report dated June 30, 2008, (Cases: BBB-SSS)
2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports and Information
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2. President's Statement
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1. I.U. #5 Mrs. Kimberly Angove
2. PSBA Mr. Thomas Knapp
3. Career Center Advisory Mr. Jeff Lockett
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2.2 Important Dates
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2. President's Statement
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2.3 Kelly Services Proposal
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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2.4 WCCBI Request Re: Pittsfield Elementary Property
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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2.5 Policy Number 2201, titled - Standing Committees
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2. President's Statement
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading the revision to Policy Number 2201, titled - Standing Committees to establish a new committee that will be called the Policy Review Committee that will conduct business as a Committee of the Whole.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Jeff Lockett, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Katherine Oudinot, Jeff Lockett, Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, Jack Martin, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman
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2.6 Meeting Change
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2. President's Statement
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors Cancels the July 14, 2008 Board meeting.
3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.1 General Comments -Dr. Robert Terrill
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.2 Informational Personnel
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.1 Consent Agenda
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Consent Agenda.
Public Content
Committee meeting action items will be enacted under one motion unless removed for separate action.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Katherine Oudinot, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Jeff Lockett, Jack Martin, Kirsten Turfitt, David Wortman, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove
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4.2 GED Contract - CIT - Mr. David Wortman
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Diploma Program Agreement between the Warren/Forest Higher Education Council and the Warren County School District.
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4.3 AP American Government - CIT - Mr. David Wortman
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the AP American Government planned instruction for the 2008-2009 school year.
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4.4 Ellwood Grant - CIT - Mr. David Wortman
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instruct the administration to submit a proposal to the Ellwood Group outlining potential projects for funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.
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The purpose of the grant is to more fully develop the academic and technical skills of secondary students enrolled in career and technical education programs. Activities are encouraged that focus on the promotion of academics within a technical setting, integration of best practices, provision of student leadership opportunities at the local, state and national levels; supporting industry partnerships, working with local workforce boards, and providing students with opportunities to develop skills needed to keep the US competitive.
See attachments for more details.
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4.5 Perkin's Grant - CIT - Mr. David Wortman
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education for $94,107 in funding from the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Grant for school year 2008-09. Funding will support student activities, professional development, and supplies at the Warren County Career Center, as well as salaries and benefits for special needs support, math, and online coaching positions.
Public Content
The Perkins Grant was created by Congress through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998. The Warren County Career Center applies for funding through the Acts Secondary and Post Secondary Local Plan Grants.
The purpose of the grant is to more fully develop the academic and technical skills of secondary students enrolled in career and technical education programs. Activities are encouraged that focus on the promotion of academics within a technical setting, integration of best practices, provision of student leadership opportunities at the local, state and national levels; supporting industry partnerships, working with local workforce boards, and providing students with opportunities to develop skills needed to keep the US competitive.
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4.6 Unused textbooks - PPF - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors declares unwanted and unnecessary the attached list of textbooks. The Administration will seek quotes from textbook buyers to sell all items of value and seek other means of disposal, at no cost or low cost, where applicable.
Public Content
The attached spreadsheet contains the estimated numbers of spelling, reading and English texts from grades K-5. These are the texts that are being replaced by the new Harcourt series.
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4.7 Depositories - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School directors approves the following depositories for fiscal year 2008-2009:
National City Bank of PA
Northwest Savings Bank
PA Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT)
Invest PA
PNC Bank PNC Investments
Merrill Lynch
WACOPSE Federal Credit Union
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4.8 Appointment of Board Treasurer - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the appointment of Petter Turnquist, Business Administrator, to the position of Board Treasurer as part of his assignment for the fiscal year 2008-2009.
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4.9 Petty Cash Signatories - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the following individuals to sign authorization for Petty Cash checks for the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
Ruth Huck
Petter Turnquist
Cindy Nyquist
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4.10 Installment Payments - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the amendment of Installment Payment dates from September 1, October 1, and November 1 to September 15, October 15, and November 15 per the attached resolution.
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4.11 Gaming Exclusion - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Gaming Exclusion per the attached documents.
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4.12 Personnel Report: Certificated staff - PACCAC - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
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4.13 Personnel Report: Support Staff - PACCAC - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report as presented.
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4.14 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCAC - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts as presented.
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4.15 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCAC - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts as presented.
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4.16 Policy Number 10410 - PACCAC - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to Policy Number 10410-titled, Students Enrolled in Private/Parochial Schools Participation in Co-Curricular Activities. (second reading).
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4.17 Policy 10495 - PACCAC - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the revisions to Policy Number 10495-titled, Co-Curricular Activities (second reading).
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4.18 Football Reconditioning Bid - PACCAC - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the football reconditioning bid as presented.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Asthma Inhaler Policy - CIT - Mr. David Wortman
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the first reading of Policy 10640, Possession and Use of Asthma Inhaler by Students.
Public Content
This is new policy that would allow students to carry asthma inhalers within certain guidelines.
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5.2 Final Budget - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the following tax structure and resource allocation in support of the Final Budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year with proposed expenditures of $68,330,583:
1. A tax of 47 Mills ($4.70 per hundred dollars) of assessed valuation on all the real estate in the District.
2. A Per Capita Tax of $5.00 per person under Section 679 of the School Code
3. Local Enabling Taxes under ACT 511:
A. A 1/2 of 1% Wage and Income Tax
B. A 1% Real Estate Transfer Tax
C. An Occupational Privilege Tax of $5.00
D. Per Capita Tax of $5.00 per person
4. Estimated Fund Balance to include
A. Designated balance of $1,000,000
B. Undesignated Balance of $3,489,280
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Donna Zariczny, Kirsten Turfitt, Arthur Stewart, Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Katherine Oudinot, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman
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5.3 Revised Trainer Agreement - PACCAC - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the trainer agreement.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Kirsten Turfitt, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, Jack Martin, Donna Zariczny, David Wortman, Kimberly Angove, Katherine Oudinot
No: Arthur Stewart
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5.4 Betts Park Tennis Courts - PACCAC - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the request for a contribution of labor to remove the fencing for the Betts Park Tennis Court Renovation Project.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Kirsten Turfitt, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Jack Martin, David Wortman, Katherine Oudinot, Kimberly Angove
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Letter of Engagement - Stapleford & Byham, LLC
Meeting :
Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the fees and conditions for professional services as set forth in the Letter of Engagement from Stapleford & Byham, LLC.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Arthur Stewart.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Kirsten Turfitt, Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman, Thomas Knapp, Jack Martin, Katherine Oudinot, Donna Zariczny
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7.2 Audit Review Response
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the resolution and approves the response and corrective action plan for the Auditor General's (Performance) Audit Report Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2004 and 2003.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Katherine Oudinot.
Yes: Kirsten Turfitt, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, David Wortman, Katherine Oudinot, Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart
No: Jeff Lockett, Jack Martin
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7.3 Repository Sale Resolution
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves, as a taxing district, the repository sale of taxable properties in Sugar Grove Township, parcel# YV-384-1146, as required by HB 290.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Kirsten Turfitt, Jack Martin, David Wortman, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, Katherine Oudinot
No: Jeff Lockett
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7.4 Organization Chart
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Organization Chart as presented.
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7.5 Director of Secondary Education
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a new position of Director of Secondary Education in support of the Organization Chart.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Jack Martin, Katherine Oudinot, David Wortman, Thomas Knapp, Kirsten Turfitt, Kimberly Angove
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7.6 Payroll Per Diem Agreement - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
Meeting :
Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the per-diem agreement with Randy Miller to serve as the consultant during the transition period on an as needed basis to assist in the transition and training of new staff effective July 10, 2008, through August 11, 2008.
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7.7 New Payroll Supervisor Position - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
Meeting :
Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the position of Payroll Supervisor per the attached job description.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Kirsten Turfitt, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Katherine Oudinot, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart, Kirsten Turfitt, David Wortman, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove
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7.8 Tax Collector Compensation - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
Meeting :
Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors charge the Finance Committee to bring a recommendation for Tax Collector compensation to the August Board Meeting. Furthermore, the Solicitor, working with the Business Administrator, is assigned with providing the Finance Committee with an opinion regarding the options for tax collection before the next Finance Committee meeting.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Kirsten Turfitt, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Kirsten Turfitt, Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Katherine Oudinot, Thomas Knapp, David Wortman, Kimberly Angove, Jack Martin
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7.9 War Memorial Field Track Improvements - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
Meeting :
Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors denies the request for $75,000 made by the Warren Sports Boosters for War Memorial Field Track improvements.
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.2 Executive Session
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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Jun 30, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities