Monday, June 8, 2009
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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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mrs. Katherine Oudinot
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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 approves the agenda dated June 8, 2009.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Jack Martin, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Kirsten Turfitt, Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman
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1.6 Recognitions & Presentations
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1.7 Public Comment
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1. Opening Activities
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1.8 Approval of the Minutes - May 11, 2009
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes of May 11, 2009.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, Kirsten Turfitt, David Wortman, Jack Martin, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart
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1.9 Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes - May 26, 2009
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Jun 8, 2009 - 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 26, 2009.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes of May 11, 2009.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, David Wortman, Jack Martin, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove
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1.10 Financial Reports
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Jun 8, 2009 - 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
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes of May 11, 2009.
Motion by Jack Martin, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Kirsten Turfitt, Jack Martin, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman
No: Jeff Lockett
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1.11 Hearing Officer's Reports
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Jun 8, 2009 - 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 8, 2009. (Cases: GG-KK and MM-NN)
2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports & Information
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2. President's Statement
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1. I.U.5 - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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 Announcements
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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 Reports
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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 Consent Agenda
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.2 Petty Cash Signatures - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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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 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Mrs. Ruth Huck, Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht & Mrs. Cindy Nyquist
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4.3 Software Licensing Agreements - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion: That the Board of School Directors approves the maintenance agreement renewals for one year per the attached documents for Tricerat, BusBoss, Websense and NovaNet.
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Software License Renewals
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4.4 School Supplies Bid - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the School Supplies Bid per the attached document.
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4.5 Printer Cartridge Bid Award - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Bid Award for Printer Cartridges for 2009-2010 per the attached documents.
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4.6 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 8, 2009 - 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.
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4.7 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA-Mrs. Turfitt
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Jun 8, 2009 - 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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4.8 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts PACCA-Mrs. Turfitt
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors aproves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.
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4.9 Transfer of De Minimis Funds - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the 2002, 2003 and 2004 bond series to the building and grounds capital reserve account.
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4.10 Policy Number 10510, titled - Discipline Code - POL - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading the revisions to Policy Number 10510, titled Discipline Code.
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This is the most recent revision of the Discipline Code, done by Mr. Chris Byham following the Policy Committee meeting.
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4.11 Policy Number 10920 - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)- POL - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first and second reading the revisions to Policy 10920, titled "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)".
Public Content
This revision has been updated, using the recommendations that were presented at the May 27, 2009 Policy Committee Meeting.
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4.12 Policy Number 2345, titled - Minutes and Records - POL Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Jun 8, 2009 - 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 Number 2345, titled - Minutes & Records.
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4.13 Policy 10465, titled Student Participation & Coaches Needed - POL - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Jun 8, 2009 - 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 Number 10465, titled - Student Participation & Coaches Needed.
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4.14 Approval to apply for Title I and Title IIA Grants - CIT - Dr. Jack Martin
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the application for the Title I and Title IIA grants.
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The enclosure has the most current allocation numbers for these two grants. The dollar amounts do not contain any of the stimulus monies. The grants must be submitted by July 1, 2009. There will likely be a small change in the dollar amount (plus or minus a couple hundred) before the application is submitted.
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4.15 Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Grant - CIT - Dr. Jack Martin
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit an application to the 2009-10 Safe and Drug-Free School and Communities Grant to provide Student Assistance Program services for district students.
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See attachment.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Language Arts Materials for Grades 6-12 - FIN - Mr. Jeff Lockett
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the acceptance of the Pearson proposal for Language Arts textbooks and materials, the purchase of SMART Boards, the purchase of one-third of the GovConnection quote for computers, and the purchase of projectors, using the GovConnection quote, as per the attached Executive Summary, further that the Board approves the purchase of two-thirds of the GovConnection quote for computers for Title I. The costs associated with the installation are awaiting bidding specs and quotes to be paid out of the Technology Capital Reserve pending Board approval.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Kirsten Turfitt.
Yes: Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman
No: Jack Martin
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5.2 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
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5.3 Staff Accountant - Payroll/Business Services - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Staff Accountant position for the Payroll Office.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the acceptance of the Pearson proposal for Language Arts textbooks and materials, the purchase of SMART Boards, the purchase of one-third of the GovConnection quote for computers, and the purchase of projectors, using the GovConnection quote, as per the attached Executive Summary, further that the Board approves the purchase of two-thirds of the GovConnection quote for computers for Title I. The costs associated with the installation are awaiting bidding specs and quotes to be paid out of the Technology Capital Reserve pending Board approval.
Motion by Jeff Lockett, second by Jack Martin.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Jack Martin, Kirsten Turfitt, Kimberly Angove
No: Donna Zariczny, David Wortman, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart
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5.4 Purchase of 19 North South Street - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached Sales Agreement for the purchase of real property located at 19 North South Street in Warren, Pennsylvania, for the purchase price of $26,000, authorizes the Solicitor to complete the closing for the purchase, and authorizes the Board President to execute the Sales Agreement, Deed and any other documents relative to the purchase.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Staff Accountant position for the Payroll Office.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Donna Zariczny, Kirsten Turfitt, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman, Jack Martin, Arthur Stewart
No: Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp
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5.5 Alternative Education - CIT - Dr. Jack Martin
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
Recommendation - That the Board of School Directors approves Option 2 for a second tier for the Alternative Education Program for the school district, with an additional cost of approximately $35,000 for the 2009-2010 school year.
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Three options for a second tier to the Alternative Education Program are presented in the attachments. The second tier would be more punitive in nature.
Option 1 - Students that have committed serious infractions would continue to attend Alternative Education classes that would be offered at the Warren Area High School facility. The students that have committed more heinous infractions would attend classes through Beacon Light. These classes would be held at the Central Avenue Beacon Light facility.
Option 2 - Students that have committed serious infractions would continue to attend Alternative Education classes that would be offered at the Warren Area High School facility during the daytime. The students that have committed more heinous infractions would attend classes at the Warren Area High School facility in the evening, using district instructors.
Option 3 - Students that have committed serious infractions would continue to attend Alternative Education classes that would be offered at the Warren Area High School facility during the daytime. The students that have committed more heinous infractions would attend classes in a facility outside the Warren County School District area.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Staff Accountant position for the Payroll Office.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Donna Zariczny
No: Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Kimberly Angove, Kirsten Turfitt, David Wortman, Jack Martin
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Letter of Engagement
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Jun 8, 2009 - 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
Recommendation - That the Board of School Directors approves Option 2 for a second tier for the Alternative Education Program for the school district, with an additional cost of approximately $35,000 for the 2009-2010 school year.
Motion by Jeff Lockett, second by Jack Martin.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman
Abstain: Arthur Stewart
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7.2 Policy 10613 Administration of Medications - POL - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Policy 10613 entitled Administration of Medications and Use of Asthma Inhaler on first and second reading and repeals Policy 10640 entitled Possession and Use of Asthma Inhaler by Students.
Motion & Voting
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 by Thomas Knapp, second by Jack Martin.
Yes: Kirsten Turfitt, Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, David Wortman
No: Arthur Stewart
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7.3 Read 180 Materials - FIN - Mr. J.F. Lockett
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Purchase of Read 180 Materials per the attached to be funded by IDEA Stimulus Dollars.
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3. STIMULUS FUNDING PROGRAMS & SERVICES (New Initiatives)
IDEA Stimulus Funding [$1,165,039]
READ 180 [$500,000]
This program is geared toward middle and secondary level students who struggle with reading. It has been proven to be beneficial to this group of students. We plan to begin using this program at the secondary level during the 2009-2010 school year and add the middle level reading program during the 2010-2011 school year.
Motion & Voting
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 by Jeff Lockett, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Kirsten Turfitt, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Jack Martin, Kimberly Angove, David Wortman
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7.4 UBS Resolution and Client Agreement
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the UBS resolution and Client Agreement as presented.
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7.5 Kelly Services
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
The Board of School Directors recommends the approval of Kelly Services to provide substitute teachers, tutors, administrators, custodians, and cafeteria worker services per the attached document.
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7.6 Employee Agreement
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
The Board of School Directors recommends the approval of the agreement between the WCEA and the WCSD for Judith Scalise.
Motion & Voting
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 by Kirsten Turfitt, second by Jack Martin.
Yes: Donna Zariczny, Kirsten Turfitt, Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Jack Martin, David Wortman, Kimberly Angove, Thomas Knapp
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comments
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.2 Executive Session
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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Jun 8, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities