Monday, November 10, 2008
Regular Board Meeting
Warren County Career Center
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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1. Opening Activities
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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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 Agenda Adoption
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated November 10, 2008.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, Kirsten Turfitt, Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett, Katherine Oudinot, Jack Martin, Arthur Stewart, David Wortman
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1.6 Recognitions and Presentations
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1. Ms. Elizabeth Davidson - Student Representative for 2008 Girl Scout Leadership Institute - Mr. Jim Miller
2. Mrs. Barbara Kersey - Outstanding Art Educator - Mr. Jim Miller
3. Public Financial Management, Inc. - Mr. Gregg McClanahan
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1.7 Public Comment
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1.8 Approval of the Minutes - October 13, 2008
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Nov 10, 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 October 13, 2008.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Arthur Stewart.
Yes: Kirsten Turfitt, Kimberly Angove, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Katherine Oudinot, Donna Zariczny, Jeff Lockett, David Wortman, Jack Martin
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1.9 Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes - October 20, 2008
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Nov 10, 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 October 20, 2008.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, David Wortman, Jeff Lockett, Katherine Oudinot, Jack Martin, Arthur Stewart
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1.10 Financial Reports
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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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 Arthur Stewart, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Kirsten Turfitt, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove, Katherine Oudinot, Donna Zariczny, David Wortman
No: Jeff Lockett
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1.11 Hearing Officer's Report
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's report dated November 10, 2008, (cases: G - K)
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Katherine Oudinot.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, David Wortman, Kimberly Angove, Katherine Oudinot, Jack Martin, Arthur Stewart
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 PSBA - Standards / Code of Conduct
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2. President's Statement
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2.4 Announcements
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2. President's Statement
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2.5 Welding Program at WCCC - CIT - Mr. David Wortman
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2. President's Statement
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 Report
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.3 Committee Minutes
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.1 (4.1) Consent Agenda
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Nov 10, 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.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Katherine Oudinot.
Yes: Kimberly Angove, Katherine Oudinot, Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, David Wortman, Jeff Lockett, Jack Martin, Donna Zariczny
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4.2 (4.3) WAHS Key Club Request - PP&F - Mr. Tom Knapp
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the request of the Warren Area High School Key Club to paint the Guidance Office during the Project-a-Thon on November 14, 2008.
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4.3 (4.4) PA Required School Improvement Plan for BWMS - CIT - Mr. David Wortman
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the plan written by the Beaty-Warren Middle School staff for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by November 14, 2008.
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4.4 (4.5) Automatic Calling System - CIT - Mr. David Wortman
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to employ the Global Connect automatic calling system for a six (6) month free trial period, pending the company's approval of the changes to the Confidentiality Agreement.
Public Content
Many schools employ the use of automatic calling systems. They are referred to as notification systems / rapid communications services / voice broadcasting / emergency notification systems. The WCSD Solicitor has reviewed the Confidentiality Agreement and has proposed changes. The revised document has been sent to the company for their approval.
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4.5 (4.6) Nova Net Licenses - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of 40 NovaNet licenses per the attached document.
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4.6 (4.9) Technology Equipment - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of technology equipment per the attached documents.
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4.7 (4.10) Law Enforcement Memorandum of Understanding - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the law enforcement Memorandum of Understanding and, furthermore, directs Administration to develop a procedure to notify, where possible or practical, the student's parent or guardian that law enforcement may need to interview the student.
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4.8 (4.11) Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Nov 10, 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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4.9 (4.13) Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mrs. Turfitt
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Nov 10, 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
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4.10 (4.14) Volunteer Reports - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Reports.
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4.11 (4.15) Affiliation Agreement with the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Affiliation Agreement between the Warren County School District and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
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4.12 (4.16.) New Position - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a new position as Central Attendance Area Aide working 6.5 hours per day at the negotiated rate.
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4.13 (4.18) Policy Number 4020, titled - School Budget Development - POL - Dr. Jack Martin
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy 4020, titled - School Budget Development.
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4.14 (4.19) Policy Number 3145, titled - Decisions During Superintendent Absences - POL - Dr. Jack Martin
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 3145, titled - Decisions During the Superintendent's Absence.
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4.15 (4.20) Policy Number 9742, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits Class of 2011 and Beyond and Policy Number 9743, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2008, 2009 and 2010 and Beyond
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 9742, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits Class of 2011 and Beyond and Policy Number 9743, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2008, 2009 and 2010 and Beyond.
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4.16 (4.21) Internship - Jason Blum - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement between the Tri-State Business Institute and the Warren County School District allowing Jason Blum to do a computer networking internship in the district from November 10, 2008 through December 23, 2008.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 (4.2) YHS Scoreboard Purchase - PP&F - Mr. Tom Knapp
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase and installation of a scoreboard for Youngsville High School for $15,615.00 from Demans Sporting Goods.
Public Content
Apparent low bidder did not meet the sepcifications.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: David Wortman, Jack Martin, Katherine Oudinot, Thomas Knapp
No: Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Kirsten Turfitt, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove
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5.2 (4.7) Consulting Service - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a one lump sum payment of $2400.00 to Frank Galeazzo for hours worked in the technology department to harvest data.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Katherine Oudinot.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Katherine Oudinot, Donna Zariczny, Kirsten Turfitt, David Wortman, Thomas Knapp
No: Jeff Lockett, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove
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5.3 (4.8) Teacher Manuals Title I - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of teacher manuals per the attached document in the amount of $10,890 and paid by using Title I funds.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by David Wortman, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, David Wortman, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny
No: Jeff Lockett, Kirsten Turfitt, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove, Katherine Oudinot
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5.4 (4.12) Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Kirsten Turfitt.
Yes: Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart, Katherine Oudinot, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove, Kirsten Turfitt, David Wortman
No: Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp
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5.5 (4.17) Facilities Master Plan - COW - Dr. Jack Martin
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the Master Facilities Plan presented October 20, 2008.
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Educational Specifications for EMHS - PP&F - Mr. Tom Knapp
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
Pending approval of the Facilities Master Plan, that the Board of School Directors enter into a contract with DeJong Inc. to write an Educational Specification for Eisenhower Middle/High School.
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7.2 Pleasant Township Elementary - PP&F - Mr. Tom Knapp
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
Pending approval of the Facilities Master Plan, that the Board of School Directors approves a work order to WTW Architects in an amount not to exceed the DGS Fee Schedule for plans, specifications, and all PlanCon documents for Pleasant Elementary School project, as defined in the Educational Specification, prepared by DeJong Inc. in April 2008.
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7.3 EMHS Athletic Request - PP&F - Mr. Tom Knapp
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to seek bids for the purchase and installation of fencing for outdoor athletic facilities at Eisenhower Middle/High School, and track upgrades.
Public Content
Eisenhower Middle/High School would like the Board to consider funding several athletic improvements for the EMHS outdoor athletic facilities. Priority needs for the 08-09 school year are fencing around the facilities and a track upgrade.
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7.4 Secretarial EIT Office
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
Motion: That the Board of School Directors eliminate the EIT Class B Secretarial Position once the Open EIT Class A Secretarial Position is filled.
Public Content
Completion of the Business Services Reorganization Plan from 2007 by eliminating the Class B Secretarial Position once the Open Class A Secretarial Position is filled.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Jeff Lockett.
Yes: Katherine Oudinot, Jeff Lockett, Jack Martin, Arthur Stewart, David Wortman, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, Thomas Knapp, Kirsten Turfitt
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7.5 Rural Schools Funding
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves accepting
______________in lieu of property taxes from Federal Rural Schools Funding.
Public Content
Discussion item regarding accepting either 25% of timber sales or the new safety net distributions from the forest service in lieu of taxes.
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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8. Closing Activities
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8.2 Executive Session
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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Nov 10, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities