Monday, September 12, 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. Donna 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 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Standards for Effective School Governance and code of Conduct - Mrs. Kimberly Angove
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TO PROMOTE STUDENT GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT, AN EFFECTIVE BOARD. . .
Ensures that effective planning occurs by:
1) adopting a master facilities plan conducive to teaching and learning.
2) Adopting a plan for curriculum review and development
3) adopting a plan to ensure evaluation of student growth and achievement using relevant data
Monitors results by:
1) Evaluating its own performance
2) Assessing student growth and achievement
3) Using data appropriately to make informed decisions
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1.6 Recognitions and Presentations
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1.7 Public Comment
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1.8 Agenda Adoption
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated September 12, 2011.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Kimberly Angove, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
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1.9 Superintendent Appointment
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors appoints Mr. Brandon Hufnagel as Superintendent of the Warren County School District effective October 1, 2011, and that he be hired pursuant to the terms of the contract dated September 12, 2011.
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1.10 Approval of the Minutes - August 8, 2011
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes of August 8, 2011.
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1.11 Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes - August 22, 2011
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Special Meeting Minutes dated August 22, 2011.
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1.12 Financial Statements
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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 August 22, 2011.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Thomas Knapp
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 - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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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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2.4 Budget Discussion
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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 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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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: Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Kimberly Angove, Paul Yourchisin
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4.2 Copier Lease Proposal - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of school Directors authorizes the administration to enter into a 36-month lease agreement to replace copiers in the following district buildings: Sheffield Elementary School, Russell Elementary School, Warren Area High School, Central Office, and the TAB Building.
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The WCSD Technology Department has been tasked with evaluating existing copiers and copier leases, with the goal of reducing the number of copiers in the district while meeting building needs.
Quotes were prepared using state contract pricing via COSTARS, and represent fair market leasing value. In addition to the quotes is an attachment analyzing costs between the two lease period options. The attachment demonstrates that a thirty-six month lease for the proposed copiers will result in a $145/month savings over current lease agreements for machines in the affected buildings. A sixty-month lease for the same machines will result in a $734/month savings. Price quotes for each recommended copier are attached, representing both a 36- and 60-month lease period. Each machine proposed will be an upgrade to the machine currently in use in that building.
Based on the attached figures, as well as an analysis of maintenance needs for the proposed machines, the department recommends lease agreements for seven copiers, each for a period of thirty-six months.
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4.3 Certificated 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 Certificated Personnel Report.
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4.4 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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4.5 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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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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4.6 Affiliation Agreements - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the affiliation agreements with Indiana University of PA and Edinboro University.
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4.7 Traverse Climbing Wall at SSELC - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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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 Community Foundation of Warren County in the amount of $1,008.69, with funds being used to cover expenses beyond the awarded Highmark grant.
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4.8 Oil and Gas Grant, Community Foundation of Warren County - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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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 Community Foundation of Warren County for the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of establishing an oil and gas curriculum, for roustabouts and well tenders, at the Warren County Career Center.
Public Content
Please see attachment.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, Jack Werner
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5.2 Accountability Block Grant (ABG) Summary - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit an Accountability Block Grant application to the PA Department of Education in the amount of $498,547, with funds being used to provide full day kindergarten teachers for the 2011-12 school year.
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Cooperative Sponsorship Between Warren Area High School and Sheffield Area Middle High School for the sport of Girls' Golf - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cooperative Sponsorship Between Warren Area High School and Sheffield Area Middle High School for the sport of Girls' Golf.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit an Accountability Block Grant application to the PA Department of Education in the amount of $498,547, with funds being used to provide full day kindergarten teachers for the 2011-12 school year.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: John Grant, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Donna Zariczny
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7.2 Tax Collector Resolutions
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MOTION I: That the Board of School Directors exonerates the following Tax Collectors in the amounts as listed on real estate property returned for non-payment to the County Commissioners as certified by said collectors for the year 2010 to be approved by the Solicitor.
MOTION II: That the Board of School Directors exonerates in the several amounts listed for per capita taxes uncollected for the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
MOTION III: That the Board of Directors adopts the resolution to appoint delinquent Tax Collectors per the attached document.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cooperative Sponsorship Between Warren Area High School and Sheffield Area Middle High School for the sport of Girls' Golf.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove
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7.3 Agreement between WCSD and IU5 for Title 1 Services at St. Joseph's School - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Sep 12, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the renewal of the interdistrict agreement with IU #5 as presented for reading specialist services.
Public Content
Authorization to proceed with this agreement was given at the Board meeting of August 8, 2011. The agreement has been revised to include a line that specifies that there will be a 6% administrative fee. The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the solicitor.
Motion & Voting
MOTION I: That the Board of School Directors exonerates the following Tax Collectors in the amounts as listed on real estate property returned for non-payment to the County Commissioners as certified by said collectors for the year 2010 to be approved by the Solicitor.
MOTION II: That the Board of School Directors exonerates in the several amounts listed for per capita taxes uncollected for the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
MOTION III: That the Board of Directors adopts the resolution to appoint delinquent Tax Collectors per the attached document.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Thomas Knapp
No: Jeff Lockett
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7.4 Additional Elementary Instructor Position
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Sep 12, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves an Elementary Instructor position as Allegheny Valley Elementary School due to large class sizes.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the renewal of the interdistrict agreement with IU #5 as presented for reading specialist services.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett
No: Donna Zariczny, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant
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7.5 Repository Sale
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Sep 12, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the repository sale of tax parcel #WN-4-6197-138 in accordance with HB 290.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves an Elementary Instructor position as Allegheny Valley Elementary School due to large class sizes.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Kimberly Angove.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett, John Grant, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny
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7.6 Policy Number 4120, titled - Credit Cards
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Sep 12, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 4120, titled - Credit Cards.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the repository sale of tax parcel #WN-4-6197-138 in accordance with HB 290.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
No: Jeff Lockett
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7.7 Policy Number 4201, titled - School Depositories
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Sep 12, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 4201, titled - School Depositories.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 4120, titled - Credit Cards.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris
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7.8 Policy Number 4210, titled - Authorized Signatures
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Sep 12, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 4210, titled - Authorized Signatures.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 4201, titled - School Depositories.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove, Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny
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7.9 Policy Number 10465, titled - Student Participation and Coaches Needed
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Sep 12, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading the revisions to Policy Number 10465, titled - Student participation and Coaches Needed.
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7.10 Youngsville Bike Hike Trail and Right of Way Agreement - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Sep 12, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a Right of Way Agreement with the Borough of Youngsville located in Youngsville, PA for purposes of a Bike / Hike Trail.
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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8.2 Executive Session
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8.3 Adjournment
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