Monday, December 6, 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 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Lockett
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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. Nationally Board Certified Teacher
2. Youngsville High School Band
3. Healthcare Hero
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1.6 Public Comment
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1.7 Agenda Adoption
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated December 6, 2010.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Jeff Lockett, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove
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1.8 Approval of the Minutes - November 8, 2010
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated November 8, 2010.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated December 6, 2010.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Jeff Lockett, Kimberly Angove
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1.9 Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes - November 22, 2010
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated November 22, 2010.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated November 8, 2010.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny
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1.10 Financial Reports
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Dec 6, 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 special meeting minutes dated November 22, 2010.
Motion by Jeff Lockett, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Jeff Lockett, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny
No: Kimberly Angove
Abstain: Jack Werner
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1.11 Hearing Officer's Reports
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Dec 6, 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 December 6, 2010 (cases - C - H)
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 - 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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As approved at the Organization meeting.
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2.3 Announcements
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2. President's Statement
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2.4 PSBA Legislative Report - Mrs. Angove, Mrs. Zariczny and Mrs. Huck
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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 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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3.4 Goal Review & 2011-12 Budget
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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.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Jeff Lockett, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Kimberly Angove, Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart
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4.2 Social Studies Curriculum - Secondary - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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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 2011.
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4.3 Health and Physical Education Curriculum - K-8 - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the planned instructions as presented, with the textbook titles to be inserted when books are adopted by the Board in the spring of 2011.
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4.4 Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries: Book Grants for School Libraries - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to work with eligible district schools to develop applications to the Laura Bush Foundation for the purchase of reading materials for building libraries.
Public Content
Please see attached.
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4.5 PDE 2011 Equipment Grant - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Dec 6, 2010 - 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 a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the 2011 Equipment Grant, with the purpose of purchasing equipment that will enhance high-priority job clusters in the region.
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Please see attached.
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4.6 Learning for Life - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
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 2010-11 Learning For Life Program.
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Please see attached.
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4.7 Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) Transportation Grant - CIT - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to work with interested teachers to submit Tom Ridge Environmental Center grants for qualified field trip proposals.
Public Content
Please see attached.
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4.8 PlanCon K Filing -FIN- Mr. JF Lockett
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the PlanCon K Documents for filing per the attached.
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4.9 Act 1 Index Resolution -FIN- Mr. JF Lockett
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached resolution not to raise taxes beyond the index for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
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4.10 Sophos Antivirus, AntiSpam and Email Scanning License Renewal -FIN- Mr. JF Lockett
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from M&S Technologies for a onetime payment of $28,113.22 to renew Sophos Antivirus for 31 months and the spam and email security for 6 months.
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4.11 Data Center Project – Citrix License Upgrade -FIN- Mr. JF Lockett
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from Citrix through the AEC Group for the amount of $289,550.00 to take advantage of the license trade up promotion.
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4.12 Berkheimer EIT Delinquents Tax Collection Resolution -FIN- Mr. JF Lockett
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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Motion: That the Board of School Directors approves Berkheimer to impose and retain costs of collection on delinquent taxes per the attached resolution.
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4.13 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Certificated Personnel Report.
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4.14 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Support Personnel Report.
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4.15 Athletic Supplemental Contracts PACCA - Mr. Knapp
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Dec 6, 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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4.16 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts PACCA - Mr. Knapp
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Dec 6, 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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4.17 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Volunteer Reports.
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4.18 New Position Request - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve a new Medical Assistant Aide position.
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4.19 Transportation - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of new bus drivers.
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4.20 Rental Contract - Struthers Library Theatre - PACCA - Mr. Knapp
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Rental Contract with Struthers Library Theatre for the All-County Musical production.
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4.21 Playground Lease/Release Agreement with Sheffield Area Sports Boosters - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Lease/Release Agreement with the Sheffield Area Sports Boosters for the construction of a new playground at Sheffield Elementary School.
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4.22 Right-of-Way Agreement with National Fuel Gas - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve a Right-of-Way Agreement with National Fuel Gas at the Beaty Warren Middle School driveway.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Policy 10110 - Student Attendance Policy - First Reading
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revision of Policy 10110 - Student Attendance Policy as presented on first reading.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the revision of Policy 10110 - Student Attendance Policy as presented on first reading.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: John Grant, Jeff Lockett, Paul Yourchisin, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner
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7.2 Policy 3145 - Decisions During the Superintendent's Absence - Second Reading
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Policy Number 3145 - Decisions During the Superintendent's Absence on second reading.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the revision of Policy 10110 - Student Attendance Policy as presented on first reading.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny
No: Jeff Lockett, Kimberly Angove
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7.3 Policy Number 3221 - Records & Retention - Second Reading
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Driectors approves Policy Number 3221 - Records & Retention on second reading.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves Policy Number 3145 - Decisions During the Superintendent's Absence on second reading.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove
No: Jeff Lockett
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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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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Dec 6, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities