Monday, November 9, 2009
Regular Board Meeting
Warren County Career Center
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mrs. 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 Recognitions and Presentations
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1. Robin Swanson - Blueprint Committee for Future Keystone Exams - Mr. Gary Weber
2. World War II Challenge - Mr. James Evers
3. Academic Bowl - Mr. James Evers
4. Technology Education - Dr. Darrell Jaskolka
5. Trout in the Classroom - Mr. James Miller
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1.6 Public Comment
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1.7 Agenda Adoption
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated November 9, 2009.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated November 9, 2009.
Motion by John Grant, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart
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1.8 Approval of Minutes - October 12, 2009
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular minutes dated October 12, 2009.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated November 9, 2009.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Arthur Stewart.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Jeff Lockett, Kimberly Angove, John Grant
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1.9 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
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular minutes dated October 12, 2009.
Motion by John Grant, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Kimberly Angove
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1.10 Hearing Officer's Report
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's report dated November 9, 2009, (cases: A-B).
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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. Donna Zariczny
2. PSBA Liaison - 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 Fall Athletic Play-Offs PACCA - Mrs. Turfitt
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.2 General Comments - Dr. Robert Terrill
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.3 Informational Report
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.4 Committee Reports
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.5 H1N1 Update
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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 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report
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4.3 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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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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4.4 Athletic Supplemental Contracts PACCA - Mrs. Turfitt
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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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4.5 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts PACCA - Mrs. Turfitt
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.
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4.6 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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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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4.7 Tuition Reimbursement Request - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves tuition reimbursement for Patricia Hawley-Horner in accordance with VI. Fringe Benefits, L. Tuition Reimbursement, 7, of the Act 93 Agreement for Certificated Staff. This motion is contingent on verification by the Finance Committee that funds are available.
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4.8 Policy Number 7610, titled - Personnel Records - POL - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 7610, titled - Personnel Records.
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4.9 Policy 3140, titled - Disciplinary Suspension - 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 Policy Number 3140, titled - Disciplinary Suspension.
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4.10 Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Contract - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors award the Waste Disposal and Recycling Services contract to Veolia Environmental Services for Base Bid #1, Trash, in the amount of $55,624.46 for Year 1 (2009-10), Year 2 (2010-11), and Year 3 (2011-12). This three year contract has the option to renew for two more years.
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Bids received will provide the WCSD trash services for a total of five years – three at the contract price, and then the option to renew for two additional years. Recycling services were bid separately, and can be added when schools are internally prepared to recycle.
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4.11 Demolition of 19 N. South Street, WCSD Project No. 0908R - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a general contract to H.H. Rauh Contracting, LLC, for Base Bid 1 in the amount of $7,650.00 for the project known as "Demolition of 19 N. South Street (Re-bid)," WCSD Project No. 0908R.
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4.12 Eighth Grade Career Day/Learning for Life - CIT - Dr. Jack Martin
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors approves the submission of a grant proposal of $1,000 to the Warren/Forest Higher Education Council School To Work Partnership to support the 2009-10 Learning For Life Program.
Public Content
See attachment.
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4.13 Science Planned Instructions - Middle and Secondary Levels - CIT - Dr. Jack Martin
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the planned instructions as presented, with textbook titles to be inserted when books are adopted by the Board in the spring of 2010.
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WCSD Science teachers have completed the planned instructions for science courses as attached. The current sequence has been altered slightly to allow for the presentation of topics in Earth Science in the ninth grade year so we are better meeting the academic standards for high school. Once the planned instructions are approved, the committee will begin the search for textbooks and supporting materials. The year of implementation will be entered as 2010-2011.
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4.14 YHS Seminar Days Grant - CIT - Dr. Jack Martin
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
The Board of Directors authorizes the district administration to work with Youngsville High School staff to submit a grant request of up to $1,500 to the School to Work grant program to fund the YHS Seminar Days.
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See attachment.
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4.15 Agriculture and Rural Youth Grant - CIT - Dr. Jack Martin
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors authorizes the district administration to work with interested district buildings in developing and submitting an appropriate project for the PA Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural & Rural Youth Grant for 2009-10.
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See attachment.
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4.16 Thurston House - CIT - Dr. Jack Martin
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors continue the agreement to participate in services to pregnant and parenting teens and the ELECT program as administered by Thurston House.
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The Thurston House in Meadville sponsors two programs that some of our students participate in on a monthly basis. The first program is the Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program which supports students who are parents in providing adequate nutrition for themselves and their children, allows for increased access to transportation and child care and focuses on parenting skills. ELECT (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training)which provides assistance to the same population to assist them in preparing for, locating and maintaining employment. Students may choose to participate in either or both programs.
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4.17 Budget Adjustments - FIN - Mr. J.F. Lockett
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Nov 9, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Budget adjustments per the attached document and resolution in connection with the FIE vocational grant.
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4.18 ARRA IU5 Contract - FIN - Mr. J.F. Lockett
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Nov 9, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the ARRA IU5 Contract per the attached Document.
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4.19 Nova Net Licenses - FIN - Mr. J.F. Lockett
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of NovaNet licensing in the amount of $33,000.
Public Content
NovaNet licensing is an annual subscription. Funding for NovaNet typically comes from the Accountability Block Grant. Blocks of licenses are purchased at different times of the year, based upon the flow of those grant dollars. The attached invoice is for 75 licenses. 42 of those licenses were purchased in June. The remaining 33 licenses are due to be renewed now.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Northwest Intermediate Unit 2010-2011 Budget - FIN - Mr. J.F. Lockett
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Nov 9, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Northwest Intermediate Unit (IU5) Budget for the 2010-2011 School Year.
Public Content
The following items are budgetary notes to assist in presenting the 2010-11 Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit General Operating and School Improvement Services Budgets for board approval.
· Overall budget increase is $60,281 (3.15%)
· Decrease of IU Subsidy Payments of 12%
· Fund Balance is needed because IUs have no taxing base; this represents less than 1% of the total IU budget
· District contribution increased 3% ; Warren County School District estimated increase is $2,843.52
· District contribution only pertains to the School Improvement Services budgets
· District contribution represents 1.42% of the total IU budgets for the current school year
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Substitute Administrators - PACCA - Mrs. Kirsten Turfitt
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Nov 9, 2009 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the process for filling administrative vacancies.
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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8.2 Executive Session
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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8. Closing Activities