Monday, October 10, 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 - Mr. Tom Knapp
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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 - Ms. Mary Anne Paris
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We as members of our local Board of education, representing all residents of our school district, believe that: Our fellow residents have entrusted us with the advocacy for and stewardship of the education of the youth of this community.
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Personal decisions should be based upon all sufficient facts, we should vote our honest conviction without partisan bias, and we will abide by and uphold the majority decision of the board.
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1.6 Recognitions & 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 October 10, 2011.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Kimberly Angove, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett
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1.9 Approval of the Minutes - September 12, 2011
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes of September 12, 2011.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated October 10, 2011.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Jack Werner, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny
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1.10 Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes - September 20, 2011 and September 26, 2011
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Special minutes of September 20, 2011 and September 26, 2011.
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1.11 Financial Statements
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Recommended Action :
Please approve.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Special minutes of September 20, 2011 and September 26, 2011.
Motion by John Grant, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kimberly Angove, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant
No: Jeff Lockett
Abstain: Jack Werner
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 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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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.1 General Comments - Mr. Brandon Hufnagel
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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. 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 Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Arthur Stewart
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4.2 License Agreement for Youngsville Bike/Hike Trail - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a License Agreement with the Borough of Youngsville located in Youngsville, PA for purposes of a Bike / Hike Trail.
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A group from Youngsville has requested a Right of Way through a parcel of district property to establish a bike/hike trail in Youngsville. The presented agreement has been reviewed by the solicitor and includes changes suggested by the Board at the September meeting. Administration consulted with the Borough Manager regarding the changes and the content of the agreement.
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4.3 YEMS PTO Basketball Project - PPF - Mrs. Zariczny
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves, upon approval of plans and specifications by the Director of Buildings and Grounds, an Agreement of Release; and a Lease Agreement; between the Warren County School District and the Youngsville Elementary Middle School PTO for the purposes of installing a permanent basketball court at Youngsville Elementary Middle School.
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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 approve the Support Personnel Report.
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4.5 Athletic 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 Athletic Supplemental Contracts.
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4.6 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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4.7 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Volunteer Report.
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4.8 Computer 7 and Computer 8 Planned Instruction Updates - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Computer 7 and Computer 8 Planned Instruction Updates as presented.
Public Content
The planned instructions for Computer 7 and Computer 8 had previously been approved, so there is no change in content. Both courses should be awarded a credit of 0.2 and should be part of the GPA calculation for honor roll and merit honor roll. The corrections are reflected in the attached documents.
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4.9 Purchase of Equipment for the Power Equipment Technology Program - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Oct 10, 2011 - 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 equipment for the Power Equipment Technology Program as presented.
Public Content
This is a request for an equipment purchase for the Power Equipment Technology class. This equipment can be used to meet current competencies as well as pave the way toward adding competencies for an Oil and Gas option.
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4.10 Request for Field Trip to Spain and Italy - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the field trip request as presented.
Public Content
The Spanish teacher at Eisenhower Middle/High School is asking permission to take students on a trip to Spain and Italy after the 2012-2013 school year has ended. The field trip request, parent letter, itinerary, and other information are attached. This opportunity is available to students throughout the district.
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4.11 GRANT: Pennsylvania Business Week Grant for YHS - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit grant applications to the Warren-Forest Hi-Ed School to Work Program, and other funders as they are identified, to support PA Business Week activities at Youngsville High School for the 2011-12 school year.
Public Content
Please see attachment.
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4.12 IU Contract 2011-2012 - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 Special Education Contracts for the 2011-2012 school year.
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This is a renewal contract and is a reduction of $8,404.09 vs. the 2010-2011 contract. This contract is mutually exclusive of any previously approved IU5 Contract as this contract addresses certain special needs of WCSD students.
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4.13 Letter of Engagement Solicitor - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Letter of Engagement with the legal firm of Stapleford & Byham.
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This letter of commitment for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is for general legal services.
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4.14 EIT Office and EIT Collector Reports - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors acknowledges receipt of the EIT Audit reports and that they be entered into the record of the board minutes for October 10, 2011.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Certificated Personnel Report.
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5.2 Extracurricular contract of Brink's Tour & Charter LLC - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Extracurricular contract of Brink's Tour & Charter LLC.
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This contract will enable the Athletic Directors to use one more contractor to assist in covering Extracurricular Trips. Brink Transportation will have the same Extracurricular contract as our other contractors.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approve the Certificated Personnel Report.
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5.3 TCC Tax Collector Proposal - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached Proposal for the Earned Income Tax Office to provide Earned Income Tax and Locals Services Tax collection services for the Warren County Tax Collection Committee (TCC) and directs that the Proposal be submitted to the TCC for its consideration
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Extracurricular contract of Brink's Tour & Charter LLC.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, Jeff Lockett, Kimberly Angove
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5.4 Budget Transfers - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Budget Adjustments and Transfers per the attached documentation.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached Proposal for the Earned Income Tax Office to provide Earned Income Tax and Locals Services Tax collection services for the Warren County Tax Collection Committee (TCC) and directs that the Proposal be submitted to the TCC for its consideration
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Repository Sale
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the repository sale of tax parcel #YV-7-58745 in accordance with HB 290.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves Budget Adjustments and Transfers per the attached documentation.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: John Grant, Kimberly Angove, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Jeff Lockett
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7.2 Policy Number 4201, titled - School Depositories
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 4201, titled - School Depositories.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the repository sale of tax parcel #YV-7-58745 in accordance with HB 290.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Paul Yourchisin, Jeff Lockett, Kimberly Angove
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7.3 Policy Number 4210, titled - Authorized Signatures
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Oct 10, 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 second reading Policy Number 4201, titled - School Depositories.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny, Mary Anne Paris, Jeff Lockett
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7.4 Policy 11501 (Gifts and Donations to the Schools) First and Second Reading - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the first and second reading of Policy 11501 - Gifts and Donations to the Schools.
Public Content
This item went to the PACCA committee on September 26, 2011, as first reading in error. It should have stated that it was the first and second reading for this policy.
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7.5 Snow Plowing Bids - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the following bids for snow plowing, snow removal and anti-skid application for the 2011-2012 season: Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Warren Area High School at the rates of $175.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Warren Area Elementary Center at the rates of $150.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Beaty Warren Middle School at the rates of $110.00 per snow plow trip and $35.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at South Street Early Learning Center at the rates of $40.00 per snow plow trip and $25.00 per anti-skid application; Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Sheffield Area Middle Senior High School at the rates of $175.00 per snow plow trip and $150.00 per anti-skid application; Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Sheffield Elementary School at the rates of $75.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Allegheny Valley Elementary School at the rates of $75.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Youngsville High School at the rates of $100.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Youngsville Elementary Middle School at the rates of $110.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Eisenhower Middle Senior High School at the rates of $200.00 per snow plow trip and $75.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Russell Elementary School at the rates of $115.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application Sugar Grove Elementary School at the rates of $50.00 per snow plow trip and $40.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow removal services at all WCSD locations at the rate of $50.00 per hour.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the first and second reading of Policy 11501 - Gifts and Donations to the Schools.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Kimberly Angove, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris
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7.6 Beaty-Warren Middle School Renovation
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to proceed with the design phase of the Beaty Warren Middle School Renovation project (WCSD Project #1103), exclusive of any consideration for Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten, and so modifies the Educational Specification, dated 2011, submitted by DeJong-Richter, LLC., and previously approved by the Board of School Directors on March 14, 2011.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the following bids for snow plowing, snow removal and anti-skid application for the 2011-2012 season: Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Warren Area High School at the rates of $175.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Warren Area Elementary Center at the rates of $150.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Beaty Warren Middle School at the rates of $110.00 per snow plow trip and $35.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at South Street Early Learning Center at the rates of $40.00 per snow plow trip and $25.00 per anti-skid application; Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Sheffield Area Middle Senior High School at the rates of $175.00 per snow plow trip and $150.00 per anti-skid application; Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Sheffield Elementary School at the rates of $75.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Jack Black Excavating for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Allegheny Valley Elementary School at the rates of $75.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Youngsville High School at the rates of $100.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Youngsville Elementary Middle School at the rates of $110.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Eisenhower Middle Senior High School at the rates of $200.00 per snow plow trip and $75.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application at Russell Elementary School at the rates of $115.00 per snow plow trip and $50.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow plowing and anti-skid application Sugar Grove Elementary School at the rates of $50.00 per snow plow trip and $40.00 per anti-skid application; Tome Enterprises for snow removal services at all WCSD locations at the rate of $50.00 per hour.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Paul Yourchisin.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Kimberly Angove, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin
No: Jeff Lockett, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris
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7.7 Copier Lease Agreement - Update
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Public Content
The Technology Department has been working with Schwab to consolidate copiers in the district and renew leases where appropriate. Schwab had initially planned to work with US Bank for its lease financing, but decided to pursue financing through Die Lage Laden. The proposed agreement is attached. While the terms of the lease are different, the cost to the district remains as initially presented.
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7.8 Earned Income Tax Resolution Advertising
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the Board Secretary to advertise the Earned Income Tax Resolution as prepared by the solicitor for three consecutive weeks beginning the week of October 17, 2011.
Public Content
Item 7.8 on ESB authorizes the advertisement of an Earned Income Tax Resolution. This is on the agenda because the District needS to update its Earned Income Tax Resolution to comply with Act 32. The new tax collection system commences on January 1, 2012. The District must pass the EIT Resolution in November so that a copy can be provided to the DCED prior to December 1, 2011. The motion merely authorizes the advertisement. The Resolution itself will be brought through Committee at the end of October and then presented to the full Board for approval in November.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner
No: Jeff Lockett
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7.9 Policy Number 4120, titled - Credit Cards
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 4120, titled - Credit Cards.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the Board Secretary to advertise the Earned Income Tax Resolution as prepared by the solicitor for three consecutive weeks beginning the week of October 17, 2011.
Motion by Kimberly Angove, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Kimberly Angove, Arthur Stewart, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner
No: Jeff Lockett
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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8.2 Executive Session
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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Oct 10, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities