Monday, May 10, 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. Opening Activities
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1.4 Mission Statement - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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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. WAHS State Choir Participant - Mr. James Miller
2. WAHS Academic Bowl - Mr. James Miller
3. WCCC Skills USA Competition Winners - Mrs. Delores Berry
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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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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated May 10, 2010.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Kimberly Angove, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart
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1.8 Approval of the Minutes - April 12, 2010
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the meeting minutes of April 12, 2010.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated May 10, 2010.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Paul Yourchisin.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, John Grant
Abstain: Jeff Lockett
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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 meeting minutes of April 12, 2010.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Kimberly Angove, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart, John Grant
No: Jeff Lockett
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1.10 Hearing Officer's Report
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May 10, 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 May 10, 2010, (Cases: N-U).
Motion & Voting
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 by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny
No: Jeff Lockett
2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports & Information
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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
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2.2 Important Dates
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2. President's Statement
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2.3 Committee Meeting Dates
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors holds all committee meetings on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, starting at ______, at the Warren County Career Center.
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2.4 Announcements
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2. President's Statement
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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 Facilities Bid
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.3 Corrective Action Plan
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.4 Principals' Recommendation for Cental Attendance Area Early Learning Facilities
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.5 Informational Report
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.6 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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May 10, 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
(not specified)
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove
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4.2 (4.2) Board Goal #1 - Continuous Academic Improvement
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Board Goal #1 - Continuous Academic Improvement.
Public Content
The Board of School Directors and the administration have been working together in the development of five Board goals.
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4.3 (4.3) Board Goal #2 - Evaluate Course Offerings & Staff
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Board Goal #2 - Evaluate course Offerings & Staff.
Public Content
The Board of School Directors and the administration have been working together in the development of five Board goals.
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4.4 (4.4) Board Goal #3 - Improving Instruction & Recruiting
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Board Goal #3 - Improving Instruction & Recruiting.
Public Content
The Board of School Directors and the administration have been working together in the development of five Board goals.
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4.5 (4.7) Contract for Cyber-Services from IU5 - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the cyber contract for the 2010-2011 school year as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary attached
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4.6 (4.9) Approval to apply for Title I and Title IIA grants - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Title I and Title IIA grant monies.
Public Content
The Title I and Title IIA grant applications are now available and when completed must have been Board approved for submission.
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4.7 (4.11) Planned Instruction for Reading Grades 6, 7, and 8 - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School approves revisions to the planned instruction for course numbers 00023, 00025, and 00027.
Public Content
This agenda item presents a revised planned instruction for students in need of specialized support and instruction in reading . The courses extend through the entire academic year and are designed to aid students that require additional instruction in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Pennsylvania Standards addressed in the instructional plan are listed in the document. Summary: The attached document is a revised planned instruction for the Course Titled Reading 6, 7, 8 (Course Numbers: 00023, 00025, and 00027). These courses are designed for students who need additional support in the areas of decoding, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. The target audience is students who score below proficiency levels on the PSSA Reading exam, have principal recommendations and meet the standards on the placement test.
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4.8 (4.12) Read 180 Materials - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the board of School Directors approves the Read 180 materials per the attached documents in the amounts of $162,832.50 and $14,301.68 respectively.
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4.9 (4.13) Technology Equipment Purchases - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves technology purchases in the amounts of $317,227, $39,591, and $21,575 per the attached documents.
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4.10 (4.14) Budget Transfers - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Transfer of Funds from the Athletic Budgetary Reserve to the Athletic Fund and budget transfers for the WCCC per the attached documents.
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4.11 (4.15) Head Start Contract Food Service - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Head Start contract per the attached document.
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4.12 (4.17) Performance Plus Purchase - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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May 10, 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 Sungard Public Sector Performance Plus Assessment software per the attached document in the amount of $91,945.
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4.13 (4.18) Law Enforcement MOU - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Law Enforcement MOU per the attached document.
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4.14 (4.19) IEP Plus - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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May 10, 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 software and training for IEP Plus in the amount of $25,528.
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4.15 (4.20) Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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May 10, 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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4.16 (4.21) Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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May 10, 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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4.17 (4.22) Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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May 10, 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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4.18 (4.23) Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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May 10, 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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4.19 (4.24)Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves unique need tuition reimbursement for thirteen (13) credits (present cost of $2,220) for Diane Swartz to obtain her English as a Second Language certification through I.U. #5/Global Classroom.
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4.20 (4.25) Athletic Trainer Agreement Addendum - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Trainer Agreement Addendum.
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4.21 (4.26) Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report.
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4.22 (4.27) Retirement Request - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a request by Katherine Bowley permitting her to pay both her portion of retirement while on Workmen’s Compensation and the district’s share toward retirement to PSERS.
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4.23 (4.28) Youngsville High School Boiler Replacements - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve a work order to HF Lenz in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule for design and construction supervision for the project known as Youngsville High School Boiler Replacements.
Public Content
A boiler at Youngsville High School is defective and needs to be replaced. At this time it would be more advantageous to replace both boilers because of the relative position of the second boiler. A study will be conducted to determine the appropriate size for the replacement boilers.
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4.24 (4.29) Open-ended Painting Contract - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves an open ended construction contract to Swan Painting Company, of Jamestown, NY for painting work, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 per project.
Public Content
Bid document for project specifies quantities for a typical classroom, and work orders will be issued based on the submitted prices per sq. ft.
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4.25 (4.30) Open-ended Architectural Agreements - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves an Open-Ended Architectural/Engineering Agreement with the following firms: Chambers Design Associates; Ellwood S. Tower Corporation; Hallgren, Restifo, Loop & Coughlin Architects; H.F. Lenz Company; WTW Architects; and Studio Z Architects in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule for design and construction supervision.
Public Content
Renewals for open-ended agreements are for a period of three years.
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4.26 (4.31) QZAB Application for Sheffield Elementary - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors certifies that percent of the available project proceeds of the QZAB issue will be used for the renovation, repair or rehabilitation of a public school facility or for equipment to be used at the academy, which support the academic program being proposed, or for up-to-date technology or instruction materials if the intended use can be classified as a capital asset under the Local Government Unit Debit Act (LGUDA). The Board certifies that the information in this application and the attached documentation are true and correct.
Public Content
The administration was made aware of an interest free loan program. Sheffield Elementary School was the only qualifying school in the district and an application was submitted on their behalf.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 (4.5) Board Goal #4 - Technology
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Board Goal #4 - Technology.
Public Content
The Board of School Directors and the administration have been working together in the development of five Board goals.
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5.2 (4.6) Board Goal #5 - Facilities
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Board Goal #5 - Facilities.
Public Content
The Board of School Directors and the administration have been working together in the development of five Board goals.
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5.3 (4.8) Alternative Education in WCSD - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
Meeting :
May 10, 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 two-tiered alternative education program and directs the administration to develop the appropriate contracts for this program with contracts to be returned at the next CIT committee meeting.
Public Content
Executive Summary attached
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the establishment of a two-tiered alternative education program and directs the administration to develop the appropriate contracts for this program with contracts to be returned at the next CIT committee meeting.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, John Grant, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, Paul Yourchisin
No: Jeff Lockett
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5.4 (4.10) Dual Enrollment Agreements for 2010-2011 - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
Meeting :
May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Clarion Dual Enrollment Agreement for the 2010-2011 school year as presented.
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repayment Agreement to be executed between the District and the party or parties who will be financially responsible for students enrolled in Dual Enrollment programs.
Public Content
Executive Summary attached
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Clarion Dual Enrollment Agreement for the 2010-2011 school year as presented.
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repayment Agreement to be executed between the District and the party or parties who will be financially responsible for students enrolled in Dual Enrollment programs.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart, John Grant
No: Thomas Knapp
Abstain: Paul Yourchisin
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5.5 (4.16) Summer Playground Program - FIN - Mr. JF Lockett
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the renewal of the Summer Playground Licensing Agreement with the Commissioners of Warren County per the attached document.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the renewal of the Summer Playground Licensing Agreement with the Commissioners of Warren County per the attached document.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Request for Credit toward Class Rank for College Courses - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
Meeting :
May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
To be determined
Public Content
Parents of a WCSD student that is taking courses at Jamestown Community College have asked that the college courses be included in the class rank in the same manner as the college courses being taken through the District's dual enrollment program. A Board member requested that the administration determine how many students are taking college courses outside of the dual enrollment program. The report is attached. This is being brought to the Board with recommendations to resolve this situation.
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7.2 Request to Offer Courses of Fewer Than 12 Students - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
Meeting :
May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of Courses of Fewer Than 12 Students to be offered in the 2010-2011 school year.
Public Content
Executive Summary attached
Motion & Voting
To be determined
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by John Grant.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Jeff Lockett
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7.3 Appointment of Board Treasurer
Meeting :
May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors appoints Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht as the Treasurer for the Board of School Directors for the 2010-2011 fiscal year with the bond and compensation amounts remaining the same.
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7.4 Appointment to Northwest Tri-County Board of School Directors
Meeting :
May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors appoints Mrs. Donna Zariczny as Warren County School District's Board Representative to the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors. The new term begins July 1, 2010, and expires June 30, 2013.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors appoints Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht as the Treasurer for the Board of School Directors for the 2010-2011 fiscal year with the bond and compensation amounts remaining the same.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Jeff Lockett.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove
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7.5 Depositories
Meeting :
May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directories approves the following depositories for Fiscal Year 2010-2011:
Northwest Savings Bank,
PNC Bank,
First Niagara Bank,
UBS Financial Services,
Merrill Lynch,
PLIGIT (PA Local Government Investment Fund), and
PADLAF (PA School District Liquid Asset Fund).
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors appoints Mrs. Donna Zariczny as Warren County School District's Board Representative to the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors. The new term begins July 1, 2010, and expires June 30, 2013.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Jeff Lockett.
Yes: John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Arthur Stewart
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7.6 Preliminary Budget Approval
Meeting :
May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the proposed final budget as presented; authorizes the proposed final budget to be made available for public inspection at each school within the District, at Central Office, and on the District's website at least 20 days prior to the adoption of the final budget; and authorizes the publication of the Board's intent to adopt the final budget at least 10 days prior to the adoption of the final budget.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directories approves the following depositories for Fiscal Year 2010-2011:
Northwest Savings Bank,
PNC Bank,
First Niagara Bank,
UBS Financial Services,
Merrill Lynch,
PLIGIT (PA Local Government Investment Fund), and
PADLAF (PA School District Liquid Asset Fund).
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny
No: Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett
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7.7 Superintendent's Recommendations for Restructuring the Human Resource Department
Meeting :
May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.2 Executive Session
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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May 10, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities