Monday, September 10, 2012
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 - Ms. Mary Anne Paris
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The mission of the Warren County School District is to educationally empower all students to think critically and solve problems through a rigorous curriculum that will provide them with the skills necessary to graduate and pursue a career of their interest.
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1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Standards for Effective Governance and Code of Conduct - Mr. Jack Werner
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To Promote Student growth and achievement, an effective school board . . .
Monitors results by:
a. Using data appropriately to make informed decisions.
b. Ensuring effective practices for evaluation of staff, programs, plans and services.
c. Evaluating its own performance.
d. Assessing student growth and achievement.
e. Evaluating the effectiveness of the strategic plan.
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1.6 Allegheny Forest Alliance Informational Forum
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1.7 Public Comment
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1.8 Agenda Adoption
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1.9 Approval of the Minutes - August 13, 2012
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes dated August 13, 2012.
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1.10 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 minutes dated August 13, 2012.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by John Grant.
Yes: Nancy McDanel, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Michael Zamborik
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 - Mr. John Grant
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 Superintendent Annual Salary & Performance Review
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2. President's Statement
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2.4 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 State of the District - Mr. Brandon Hufnagel
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.2 PSBA Presentation - Owner Controlled Insurance Program for Construction and Renovation Projects
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Representatives from PSBA will give a brief overview of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP), a program for PSBA members involved in new construction and renovations projects.
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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.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Nancy McDanel, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin
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4.2 Central Office Phone System Replacement- FIN - Mr. John Grant
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from OpenArc for $48,330.40 to cover hardware, installation, configuration and maintenance on a phone system replacement for Central Office.
Public Content
OpenArc has provided the district with a quote for an IP standards based phone system replacement for Central Office. This system fully replaces what currently exists, and adds several features such as bridged conference calling, automated attendants, on demand voice mail, and web based management. Phones will be installed in each office and common area. The phone system will also replace the classroom intercom system. This quote covers all equipment, installation and configuration as well as a one year maintenance agreement.
This proposed replacement will also consolidate the Learning Enrichment Center and Warehouse phone systems into the Central Office system. This consolidation will allow the district to reduce overall services purchased for each location.
The hardware quoted from OpenArc has come in lower than all COSTARS state contract prices.
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4.3 Race to the Top Grant- Devices & Infrastructure Development- FIN- Mr. John Grant
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of iPads, iPad accessories, equipment and labor for the installation of a wireless infrastructure to support Race to the Top Grant initiatives. The purchases are as follows: Apple Computer for $17,936, OpenArc for $73,360, and GovConnection for $12,794.90.
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The District received Race to the Top Grant dollars to support staff evaluations. Monies may be used in part to purchase computers or similar devices to aid in the evaluation. The District proposes purchasing iPads and appropriate accessories that will allow the administrators to easily move from classroom to classroom while performing the evaluations as mandated by PDE and Race to the Top guidelines.
The Technology Department has received a quote from OpenArc to install a wireless infrastructure to support the Race to the Top Grant initiatives and devices.
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4.4 Jefferson DeFrees Family Center Food Service Contract - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Jefferson DeFrees Family Center Food Service Contract for a period of one year as presented with a retroactive agreement date of August 28, 2012.
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Services will be provided for the 2012-2013 school year as they were during the 2011-2012 school year. Meals will be prepared and delivered in advance should scheduled delivery days fall on a non-working day for the district.
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4.5 Director of Business Services - Salary Adjustment
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adjusts the salary of the Director of Business Services in accordance with the terms of the compensation plan and Memorandum of Understanding agreed to by the Act 93 employment group for the 2012-2013 school year.
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4.6 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Sep 10, 2012 - 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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4.7 Athletic Supplemental Contracts PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Sep 10, 2012 - 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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4.8 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Sep 10, 2012 - 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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4.9 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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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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4.10 New Bus Drivers - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Sep 10, 2012 - 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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4.11 New Position - Itinerant Speech Pathologist - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position of Itinerant Speech Pathologist.
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4.12 Rental Contract - Struthers Library Theatre PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Sep 10, 2012 - 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.
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4.13 RediCheck Review for EMHS Renovations (WCSD #1002) - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves a contract to Redi-Check International in the amount not to exceed $33,250.00 for a inter-disciplinary review of the architectural, structural, demo, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, technology, life safety and food services drawings and specifications, for the project known as the EMHS Renovations (WCSD #1002).
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4.14 RediCheck Review for EMHS Elementary Addition (WCSD #1203) - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves a contract to Redi-Check International in the amount not to exceed $20,050.00 for a inter-disciplinary review of the architectural, structural, demo, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, technology, life safety and food services drawings and specifications, for the project known as the EMHS Elementary Addition (WCSD #1203).
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4.15 Mathematics Planned Instruction Revision - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the planned instruction as presented.
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The presentation of this planned instruction represents a continuation of the process of updating our mathematics curriculum to reflect the PA Common Core standards.
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4.16 Lifestyle Conditioning Planned Instruction Revision - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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That the Board of School Directors approves the planned instruction as presented.
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The Physical Education Department has reviewed the curriculum that they completed in the 2011 school year and would like to update the planned instruction for Lifestyles and Conditioning to reflect .5 credit for students who complete this class which is taught every day for one semester.
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4.17 License Agreement - School-Based Behavioral Health - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the amended School Based Behavioral Health License Agreement as presented.
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4.18 Learning A-Z Teacher Materials - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of classroom licenses for Learning A-Z for $19,995 to be supported by the Board Goals account.
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4.19 GRANT: School Based Behavioral Health - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application of up to $14,000 to the Pennsylvania Department of Education School-Based Behavioral Health Grant, with the intent of developing and implementing school-wide behavioral supports at Youngsville Elementary Middle School.
Public Content
Please see attachment.
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4.20 GRANT: Ultimate Collision Education Makeover Grant - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to apply to the $50,000 Ultimate Collision Repair Grant for equipment and teaching materials to enhance the existing WCCC Collision Repair program.
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Please see attachment.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Beacon Light Educational Service Agreement for 2012-2013 - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement with the Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems for the 2012-13 school year . The agreement at this time is pending review and approval by the District solicitor.
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This proposed AGREEMENT is between Warren County School District and the Children's Center for Treatment and Education d/b/a Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems Custer City, PA for the 2012-2013 school year.
The Beacon Light Program (Custard City location) provides intensive educational and special education services within a therapeutic classroom setting to address the significant needs of special education students.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement with the Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems for the 2012-13 school year . The agreement at this time is pending review and approval by the District solicitor.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, Nancy McDanel, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik
Abstain: Donna Zariczny
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5.2 Special Education IU5 Contract for the 2012-13 School Year - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the IU5 Special Education Contract for the 2012-2013 school year.
Public Content
The IU5 Special Education Contract for the 2012-13 school year is based on the child count data as of 5/2012 and insitutional data as of 3/2012. Programs supported within the WCSD include Visually Impaired Support along with Physical Therapy ( PT) Occupational Therapy ( OT) along with professional development.The overall estimated cost is $142,682.31 as outlined in the attachment.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement with the Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems for the 2012-13 school year . The agreement at this time is pending review and approval by the District solicitor.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, Michael Zamborik, John Grant, Nancy McDanel, Mary Anne Paris
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5.3 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the IU5 Special Education Contract for the 2012-2013 school year.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Nancy McDanel, Jack Werner, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant
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5.4 Beacon Light Student Assistance Letter of Agreement - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Letter of Agreement for services through Beacon Light Children's Services.
Public Content
This is an agreement to provide state mandated referral services to students who would benefit from drug and alcohol counseling or mental or behavioral health therapy in our schools. This agreement has been in effect for many years.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Nancy McDanel, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Policy Number 9151, titled - Graduation Outcomes 2013 and Beyond
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading revisions to Policy Number 9151, titled Graduation Outcomes 2013 and Beyond.
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7.2 Policy Number 9350, titled - Alternative Education
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors rescinds Policy Number 9350, titled - Alternative Education in its entirety due to the recent approval of Policy Number 10520, titled - Alternative Education.
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7.3 Policy Number 9645, titled - School Volunteers
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading revisions to Policy Number 3645, titled - School Volunteers.
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7.4 Policy Number 9732, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2011 and Beyond
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading revisions to Policy Number 9732, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2011 and Beyond.
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7.5 Policy Number 9733, titled - Graduating Class of 2014 and Beyond
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors rescinds the existing Policy 9733 in its entirety and approves on first reading the attached new version of Policy Number 9733, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2014 and Beyond.
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7.6 Policy Number 9741, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2014 and Beyond
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading revisions to Policy Number 9741, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2014 & Beyond.
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7.7 Policy Number 9742, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2011 and Beyond
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading revisions to Policy Number 9742, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2011 and Beyond.
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7.8 Policy Number 9905, titled - Copyright
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading revisions to Policy Number 9905, titled - Copyright.
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7.9 Policy Number 10470, titled - Concussions
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 10470, titled - Concussions.
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7.10 Policy Number 10471, titled - Cardiac Arrest
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 10471, titled - Cardiac Arrest.
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7.11 Policy Number 10620, titled - Student Search
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 10620, titled - Student Search.
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7.12 Contract for Title I Services at St. Joseph's School
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract with the independent contractor to provide Title I services to St. Joseph students, pending solicitor review.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 10620, titled - Student Search.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, John Grant, Michael Zamborik, Nancy McDanel, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny
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7.13 PlanCon B, PlanCon D and PlanCon F Approvals from PDE for Beaty-Warren Middle School Renovations (WCSD #1103)
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Public Content
Approvals for BWMS PlanCon B, PlanCon D and PlanCon F were received from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. As per the instructions that accompanied the approvals, "This document [the approval letter] and any appended materials should be entered into the minutes"
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7.14 PlanCon G for BWMS Renovations (WCSD #1103)
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors certifies that the attached materials for PlanCon Part G were approved for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the project known as the BWMS Renovations (WCSD #1103, PDE #3639).
Public Content
Project Accounting Based on Bids, is concerned with actual construction bids. A project’s eligibility for reimbursement is ultimately determined at PlanCon Part G.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors acknowledges the receipt of PlanCon B, PlanCon D and PlanCon F approvals for the project known as the Beaty-Warren Middle School Renovations (WCSD #1103) and enters them into the minutes.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Nancy McDanel, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Michael Zamborik
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7.15 Aramark Memorandum of Understanding
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the Warren County School District and Aramark Educational Services, LLC, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors certifies that the attached materials for PlanCon Part G were approved for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the project known as the BWMS Renovations (WCSD #1103, PDE #3639).
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Nancy McDanel, John Grant, Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, Mary Anne Paris
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7.16 Budget Transfer
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the resolution and budget transfer in the amount of $19,995 per the attached documents.
Public Content
This transfer if from Board Goals to Regular Instruction to cover the expenditures of the Learning A to Z program.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the Warren County School District and Aramark Educational Services, LLC, as presented.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Nancy McDanel, Michael Zamborik, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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8.2 Executive Session
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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8.3 Adjournment
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Sep 10, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities