Monday, April 12, 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. Opening Activities
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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1. Opening Activities
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1.4 Mission Statement
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1. Opening Activities
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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. Edinboro University Technology Competition
2. All-State Band Festival - Youngsville High School
3. Second Mile Leadership Institute Penn State - Youngsville High School
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1.6 Public Comment
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1. Opening Activities
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1.7 Agenda Adoption
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated April 12, 2010.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by John Grant, second by Paul Yourchisin.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Donna Zariczny
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1.8 Approval of the Minutes - March 8, 2010
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes of March 8, 2010.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated April 12, 2010.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove
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1.9 Financial Reports
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Apr 12, 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 minutes of March 8, 2010.
Motion by John Grant, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Jack Werner, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny
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1.10 Hearing Officer's Report
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Apr 12, 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 April 12, 2010 (cases I - M)
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 Announcements
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2. President's Statement
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The Board held an executive session on March 22, 2010 for the purpose of discussing legal matters with the district's solicitor.
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 Dialogue Regarding Central Attendance Area Options
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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
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 WCCC Paving Project - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a work order to HRLC in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule for design and construction supervision for the project known as Technology Parking Lot Re-grading and Paving.
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This project will occur in the Technical Center parking lot. The parking lot will be re-graded and re-paved.
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4.3 Roof Replacement Project at Sheffield Area Middle/High School - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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That the Board of School Directors approves a work order to HRLC in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule for design and construction supervision for the project known as Sheffield Area Middle/High School Roof Replacement.
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The circular shaped roof at SAMHS is at least 15 years old. Existing roof is mineral paper and needs to be replaced.
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4.4 WAHS Curtain Wall Replacement: Project Completion - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a change order to Perry Construction in the amount of $127,100.00 for the final phase of the WAHS Curtain Wall Replacement and waterproofing project.
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This is the final phase of the WAHS Curtain Wall project. This phase will include caulking and additional measures to make the building water tight.
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4.5 Eisenhower Middle/High School Educational Specifications - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a work order to WTW in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule for design and construction supervision for the project known as Eisenhower Middle/High School Renovations.
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DeJong Inc. facilitated Ed. Spec. Lab #1 in March 2010. DeJong has requested an adjustment to the order of the initial timeline that will allow for an architect to review a preliminary Ed. Spec. for Eisenhower before it is finalized in June 2010.
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4.6 Science Textbooks and Materials - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of the materials listed to fully implement the adopted science curriculum for Warren County School District.
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4.7 Warren County Career Center Planned Instruction - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the planned instructions for Auto Collision Technology, Automotive Technology, Pre-Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, and Machine Technology.
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4.8 Forensic Lab Tour at Mercyhurst College - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit a grant request to the Warren/Forest Higher Education Council School to Work Committee for grant funding to cover the costs associated with a forensics lab tour for Youngsville High School chemistry students.
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See attachment.
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4.9 Food Service Renewal -FIN- Mr. J.F. Lockett
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Food Service Contract Renewal Budget for 2010-2011 per the attached documents.
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4.10 Technology Purchases -FIN- Mr. J.F. Lockett
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves $ 18,039, $48,475 and $ 80,241 for technology purchases per the attached quotes to be funded by Stimulus funding.
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Teacher Technology Grants
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4.11 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Apr 12, 2010 - 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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4.12 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Apr 12, 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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4.13 Athletic Supplemental Contracts PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Apr 12, 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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4.14 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Apr 12, 2010 - 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.
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4.15 Sports Cooperative PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a sports cooperative between Warren Area High School and Youngsville High School for Swimming/Diving
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Dual Enrollment -FIN- Mr. J.F. Lockett
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors commits to placing $150,000 in the 2010-2011 Expenditure Budget for Dual Enrollment.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors commits to placing $150,000 in the 2010-2011 Expenditure Budget for Dual Enrollment.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart
No: Thomas Knapp
Abstain: Paul Yourchisin
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Jefferson Defrees Contract Renewal
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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Motion: That the Board of School Directors approves the renewal of the Jefferson Defrees Contract per the attached documents.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
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7.2 IU Board Member Term of Office
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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves modifying the three-year term of office for the Warren County School District appointee to the IU5 Board of Directors to end on June 30, 2010, instead of November 30, 2010, to coincide with the School Code requirement and member districts of the IU whose terms end June 30. The new term as modified will begin on July 1, of each succeeding term and expiring on June 30, (2013, 2016, 2019, etc.).
Motion & Voting
Motion: That the Board of School Directors approves the renewal of the Jefferson Defrees Contract per the attached documents.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove, John Grant, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny
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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Apr 12, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities