Monday, February 14, 2011
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. Zariczny
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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. Skills USA Award Winners
2. 2010 Conservation Educators of the Year
3. "Joan Jarrett" Pennsylvania Middle School Students of the Year
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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 February 14, 2011.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Jeff Lockett, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner
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1.8 Approval of Minutes - January 10, 2011
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated January 10, 2011.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated February 14, 2011.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Jeff Lockett, Kimberly Angove, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, John Grant
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1.9 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - January, 31, 2011
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Special Meeting minutes dated January 31, 2011.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated January 10, 2011.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Donna Zariczny
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1.10 Financial Reports
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of 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 January 31, 2011.
Motion by John Grant, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
No: Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett
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1.11 Hearing Officer's Report
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer's report dated February 14, 2011. (cases: K, L, 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 - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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2.2 Student Representative Reports
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2. President's Statement
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2.3 Important Dates
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2. President's Statement
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2.4 Superintendent's Search - Scope of Advertising
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2. President's Statement
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2.5 Announcements
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2. President's Statement
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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 Goals Review
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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. 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 as presented.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, Jeff Lockett, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin
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4.2 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Feb 14, 2011 - 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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4.3 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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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 - Mr. Jack Werner
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Feb 14, 2011 - 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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4.5 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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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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4.6 License Agreement PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Feb 14, 2011 - 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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4.7 Facility Agreement PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Feb 14, 2011 - 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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4.8 Bus Driver List - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the bus driver list.
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4.9 ARAMARK - SSELC Labor Change Recommendation - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the elimination of the Grade IV Cafeteria Helper position (4.5 hours per day) and approves the creation of the Grade III Cafeteria Satellite Leader position (4 hours per day) at South Street Early Learning Center.
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4.10 Kelly Healthcare Resources Agreement Addendum - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Kelly Healthcare Resources addendum to the agreement for educational staffing.
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4.11 2011-2012 School Calendar Proposal - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the 2011-2012 School Calendar as presented.
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4.12 Proposal for Temporary Suspension of Policy 9135 - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors allows the administration to temporarily suspend the implementation of the existing Policy 9135 while the policy is reviewed and suggestions for revision are gathered for presentation to the Board.
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4.13 Transportation Grants: YEMS & LEC - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Transportation Scholarship Program of the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit on behalf of the Learning Enrichment Center and Youngsville Elementary/Middle School.
Public Content
See attached.
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4.14 Artist in Residency Grant at Russell Elementary School
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit grant applications supporting an artist in residency program at Russell Elementary School to the Community Foundation of Warren County and the Arts Council of Erie.
Public Content
See attached.
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4.15 Prevention Education Mini-Grant - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Teaching and Learning for a $5,000 Prevention Education Mini-Grant to deliver the “Focus On Kids” program to district ninth graders.
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See attached.
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4.16 2011 Trout in the Classroom Start-up Grant - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited for a 2011 Trout in the Classroom Start-up Grant for a classroom at Beaty Warren Middle School.
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See attached.
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4.17 Carnegie Mellon Institute for Talented Elementary and Secondary Students (C-MITES) Summer Program - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to apply to the Community Foundation of Warren County for funding of the C-MITES program in the summer of 2011.
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See attached.
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4.18 Science Curriculum Revision - Grades 5 & 6 - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revised fifth and sixth grade science curriculums.
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The teachers of grades five and six asked to revise the science curriculum to better reflect what is being done with the new science materials. The changes are minor with some new topics being added.
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4.19 PlanCon E Approval for EMHS Renovation (WCSD Project #1002) - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve for submission to the PA Department of Education, PlanCon Part E for the project known as the EMHS Renovation, WCSD Project #1002. The Board acknowledges that this project will not be eligible for reimbursement until bids are opened for the final construction phase and PlanCon Part G for the entire project building is approved by PDE.
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4.20 Electronic School Board Renewal - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the renewal of Electronic School Board for the 2011-12 school year and charges administration with reviewing governance software options to bring to the Board in January of 2012.
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4.21 Budget Work Sessions - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves establishing Budget Work Sessions for the purpose of understanding and developing the 2011-12 budget.
Public Content
Budget Work Sessions for the entire Board are scheduled for February 21st, March 7th, March 21st, and April 4th. These Work Sessions will be advertised and open to the public. The Finance Committee will work together to design the Work Sessions around the topics of understanding a budget, expenditures, resources and revenues. These Work Sessions will serve as a forum for Board members to work with administration on questions and concerns regarding the development of the 2011-12 budget, as well as a forum to provide input.
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4.22 PNC Bank Trust/InvestmentManagement/Custody Agreement - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors appoints and authorizes the Board Treasurer, the Board Secretary, the Business Manager or the Payroll supervisor to sign written instructions for scholarship funds held on behalf of the Warren County School District under the Trust/Investment Management/Custody Agreement held with PNC Bank, National Association and requires two signatures on each document.
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4.23 Sungard Software Maintenance Renewal- FIN- Mr. John Grant
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from Sungard for the amount of $66,479.02 for renewal of the maintenance contracts on Finance+ and Eschool+ software.
Public Content
Maintenance contracts are due for Sungard products currently in use at the district. Finance+ software is used for all financial operations at the district, while Eschool+ acts as our student information system. The district uses this software solution for tasks such as student scheduling, state reporting, budgeting, and payroll checks.
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4.24 Quarterly Activity Reports - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors accepts and places into the minutes the Quarterly Activity Reports for the period ending December 31, 2010.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Approval of BWMS Education Specifications (WCSD Project #1103) - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Educational Specifications, for the Beaty Warren Middle School, as submitted by DeJong-Richter, and dated ___________, with the exception of the items listed on Exhibit A.
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7.2 Policy Number 7415 - titled - Family Medical Leave Act - First Reading
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 7415, titled - Family Medical Leave Act.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Educational Specifications, for the Beaty Warren Middle School, as submitted by DeJong-Richter, and dated ___________, with the exception of the items listed on Exhibit A.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, Paul Yourchisin
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7.3 Policy Number 5402, titled - Transportation of Students - First Reading
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 5402, titled - Transportation of Students.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 7415, titled - Family Medical Leave Act.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Kimberly Angove, John Grant, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Arthur Stewart
No: Thomas Knapp
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7.4 Policy Number 5404, titled - School Bus Drivers/Contractors - First Reading
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 5404, titled - School Bus Drivers/Contractors.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 5402, titled - Transportation of Students.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Kimberly Angove
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7.5 Policy Number 5407, titled - Idling of School Buses - First Reading
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 5407, titled - Idling of School Buses.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 5404, titled - School Bus Drivers/Contractors.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
No: Jack Werner, Jeff Lockett, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin
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7.6 Policy Number 11401, titled - Community Use of Facilities - First Reading
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 11401, titled - Community Use of Facilities.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 5407, titled - Idling of School Buses.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris
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7.7 Policy 2325, titled - Regular Meetings - First and Second Reading
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first and second reading Policy Number 2325, titled – Regular Meetings.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 11401, titled - Community Use of Facilities.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Arthur Stewart
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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8.2 Executive Session
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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8.3 Adjournment
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Feb 14, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities