Monday, March 8, 2010
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 - Ms. Maryanne Paris
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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 & Presentations
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1. Opening Activities
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1. All-County Junior Musical - Performance
2. AYP Awards
3. Math Counts Competition - Mrs. Amy Stimmell
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1.6 Public Comment
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1.7 Agenda Adoption
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated March 8, 2010.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Jeff Lockett, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp
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1.8 Approval of the Minutes - February 8, 2010
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes of February 8, 2010.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated March 8, 2010.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Paul Yourchisin.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, John Grant
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1.9 Financial Reports
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Mar 8, 2010 - 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 regular meeting minutes of February 8, 2010.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant
No: Jeff Lockett
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1.10 Hearing Officer's Reports
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Mar 8, 2010 - 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 March 8, 2010, (cases: F - H)
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 Liaison - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
3. Career Center Advisory - Mr. Jeff Lockett
4. Wellness Committee - Mr. John Grant
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2.2 Important Dates
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2. President's Statement
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2.3 Committee Meetings
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors reschedules March Committee meetings for March 22, 2010, starting at 6:00 p.m., Warren County Career Center as follows: Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Committee, Physical Plant & Facilities Committee, Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee and Finance Committee.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Jeff Lockett.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove
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2.4 Announcements
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2. President's Statement
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2.5 Correspondence - Thank You Notes
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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 Committee Reports
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Mar 8, 2010 - 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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Mar 8, 2010 - 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 Donna Zariczny, second by Jeff Lockett.
Yes: Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, John Grant, Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart
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4.2 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Mar 8, 2010 - 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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4.3 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Mar 8, 2010 - 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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4.4 License Agreement - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the License Agreement with the City of Warren.
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4.5 Facility Agreement - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Facility Agreement with the Lakewood YMCA.
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4.6 Tuition Reimbursement - Heather Black - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves tuition reimbursement of twelve (12) credits through Penn State World Campus for Heather Black to obtain her Pennsylvania teaching certification as a Special Education Supervisor.
Public Content
Please refer to agenda item 3.07 in the 9/1/09 PACCA committee meeting minutes concerning discussion on approval of the Unique Need List.
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4.7 Contract Approval for "Brain Based Learning Institute" - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Warren County School District Board of Directors approves this contract with Staff Development for Educators in the amount of $14,915.
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This contract is for a four day institute for teachers on brain based instructional strategies. The company providing the facilitator is Staff Development for Educators (SDE). The institute will be June 14 -June 17, 2010, there will be approximately 30-35 teachers in attendance. The institute will be facilitated by Linda Karges-Bone.
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4.8 Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grant - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the adminstration to develop and submit an application to the US Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant in support of physical education improvements in the Warren County School District.
Public Content
See attachment.
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4.9 PA Department of Labor & Industry AGA Grant - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
The Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to collaborate with the Warren-Forest Higher Education Council to develop an application to the PA Department of Labor & Industry AGA Grant. The purpose of the proposal will be the creation of programming and purchase of equipment necessary to deliver training to both adults and Warren County Career Center students in the oil and gas industry.
Public Content
See attachment.
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4.10 Direct Response Support Agreement - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves payment of invoice 8396135 to Pearson at the amount of $11,075 for renewal of the Direct Response Support Agreement for 1 year.
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4.11 Education Logistics Transportation Routing Software - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract for Education Logistics to provide transportation routing software at the initial setup cost of $6,495 and a month to month Platinum Level Service agreement at $550.
Public Content
See Executive Summary Attached
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4.12 Equipment Replacement - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quotes from GovConnection to purchase 90 computers, 90 17” Acer monitors and 20 digital cameras. Also, that the Board of School Directors approves the quote from Global GovEd for 20 SD cards.
Public Content
See Executive Summary
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4.13 Revenue Budget Adjustments - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Revenue Budget Adjustments per the attached Resolution.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
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5.2 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart
No: Jeff Lockett, Kimberly Angove
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5.3 Rental Contract - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Rental Contract with Struthers Library Theatre for the All-County Musical Junior Production.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, John Grant, Jeff Lockett
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5.4 Tutors - Kelly Services - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the request to have the tutors removed from the Kelly Services contract following the terms and guidelines as set forth in the contract and addendums.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Rental Contract with Struthers Library Theatre for the All-County Musical Junior Production.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Jack Werner
No: Jeff Lockett
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5.5 Fund Balance for Capital Projects: Start-up Costs - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the establishment of a separate reserve fund for the purpose of facilities construction and approves the transfer of $1,000,000 to that fund from the General Fund, fund balance.
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5.6 Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Alcohol Education Grant - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors authorizes the administration to apply to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Alcohol Education Program for up to $15,000 to delivery alcohol education programming to Warren County School District students.
Public Content
See attached.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the establishment of a separate reserve fund for the purpose of facilities construction and approves the transfer of $1,000,000 to that fund from the General Fund, fund balance.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Repository Sales
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repository Sales per the attached documents.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Directors authorizes the administration to apply to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Alcohol Education Program for up to $15,000 to delivery alcohol education programming to Warren County School District students.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, John Grant, Jeff Lockett, Jack Werner
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7.2 Bus Contractors - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the additional Bus Contractors per the attached list.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repository Sales per the attached documents.
Motion by Jeff Lockett, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, John Grant
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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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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Mar 8, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities