Monday, November 12, 2012
Regular Board Meeting
Warren County Career Center
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.4 Mission Statement - Ms. Nancy McDanel
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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 School Governance and Code of Conduct - Mr. John Grant
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To promote student growth and achievement, an effective school board . . .
Advocates for a thorough and efficient system of public education by maintaining legislative awareness and communicating with members of local, state and federal legislative bodies.
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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 the School Directors approves the agenda dated November 12, 2012.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Nancy McDanel, John Grant, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart
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1.8 Approval of Minutes - October 8, 2012
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes dated October 8, 2012.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of the School Directors approves the agenda dated November 12, 2012.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Nancy McDanel, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Michael Zamborik, Jack Werner
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1.9 Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes - October 23, 2012
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated October 23, 2012.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes dated October 8, 2012.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Michael Zamborik.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Nancy McDanel, Michael Zamborik, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, John Grant
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1.10 Financial Reports
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Financial Reports and authorizes the release of funds in payment of the listing of bills; further, that a copy as presented be submitted for audit.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated October 23, 2012.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by John Grant.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Nancy McDanel
Abstain: Jack Werner
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1.11 Hearing Officer Report
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated November 12, 2012 (Case Letter A and Case Letter B).
Motion & Voting
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 by John Grant, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Michael Zamborik, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Nancy McDanel, Jack Werner, John Grant, Donna Zariczny
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 Announcements
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1. Executive Session held October 29, 2012,to discuss personnel & legal matters.
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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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1. Zero Based Budget
2. Budget Review
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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 ageanda.
Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Nancy McDanel, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, John Grant
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4.2 PlanCon C Approval Revision from PDE for BWMS Renovations (WCSD 1103) - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors acknowledges the receipt of the PDE PlanCon C Approval Revision for Beaty-Warren Middle School Renovations (WCSD #1103) and enters it into the minutes.
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PlanCon C deals with the acquisition of land for school building projects or the purchase of a building for school or district administration office use. This part is completed only if land is acquired or a building is purchased as part of the scope of the project.
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4.3 Lease Agreement Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the lease agreement with Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program as presented.
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4.4 GRANT: PA Business Week at Youngsville High School - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors authorizes the administration to apply for $1,000 in grant funding from Warren-Forest Hi-Ed School to Work Program to support the PA Business Week program at Youngsville High School.
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Please see attachments.
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4.5 GRANT: 2013 Environmental Education Grants - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to assist interested district teachers in applying for up to $3,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Education Mini-Grant.
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Please see attachment.
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4.6 GRANT: Safe Schools Targeted Grant - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to develop and submit a Safe Schools Targeted Grant application of up to $15,000 for a pilot project to train staff in the use of positive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and other appropriate responses to student behavior.
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Please see attachment.
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4.7 GRANT: Farm to School Mini-Grant - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to assist interested district schools in submitting grant applications to the PA Farm to School Mini-Grant for allowable activities in 2013.
Public Content
Please see attachment.
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4.8 GRANT: National Archery in Schools Program - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to assist Sheffield Area Middle/High School in pursuing grants funds to establish an National Archery in Schools Program.
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Please see attachment.
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4.9 Adult Education Agreement with Hi-Ed - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hi-Ed agreement pending the solicitors' approval.
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This agreement has been in existence between the WCSD and Warren-Forest Hi-Ed for the past several years. While their is no obligation on the part of the District to provide community programming for adults, this has been one of the ways that the District has engaged as part of the Warren County Community by agreeing to host the programming of the Hi-Ed Council in district buildings to help provide training programs for adults in the community. Warren Forest Hi-Ed is requesting that these arrangements be continued for the next three year period. The solicitors are still reviewing this agreement.
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4.10 School to Work Contract - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the School to Work agreement pending the solicitors' approval.
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This agreement between the WCSD and the Warren Forest Hi-Ed Council is for continued participation in the School to Work program operated for the students of the District by the Council. Programming is provided for students K-12 in the areas of career education and awareness, workforce development and opportunities for future employment in Warren County and beyond. The series of available programs includes but is not limited to: teacher training and in-service, Career Days, field trips to college campuses, college fairs, financial aid information, after school clubs, and summer camps all centered around the Career Education and Work standards. The partnership with the Hi-Ed Council allows us to offer programming on the county-wide level with multiple opportunities that would be very difficult for our counselors to organize within the scope of their regular duties. Our students and staff benefit greatly from the efforts of the School to Work program. The solicitors are still reviewing this agreement.
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4.11 Erie Business Center Articulation Agreement - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Erie Business Center articulation agreement as presented.
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Erie Business Center is requesting a continuation of the articulation agreement that has been in place for the past several years with the Warren County Career Center. The agreement is attached and is unchanged from prior years. This agreement allows for students to reduce the number of credits that would be required to complete a degree at the Erie Business Center.
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4.12 Penn College NOW Memorandum of Understanding - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached letter of agreement for Dual Enrollment services with Penn College of Technology, pending the solicitor's approval.
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Penn College of Technology is located in Williamsport, PA and is a division of Penn State University that provides technical programs. They have contacted the Warren County Career Center in hopes of establishing the attached dual enrollment agreement for our welding students. Their instructor works directly with our instructor to determine which courses from Penn College are eligible. This proposed agreement is currently under review by Attorney Byham.
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4.13 Renaming Middle and Secondary Level Math Planned Instructions - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the planned instructions for mathematics with the title changes as presented with course numbers to be assigned by the administration.
Public Content
The mathematics department is seeking approval to rename the approved previously approved planned instructions which are included on this list. These purpose of these new names are really to clarify the content included and to help parents and students better understand how the courses are sequenced. As a result of the renaming process, new course numbers will need to be assigned once the courses have been renumbered within the master course catalog.
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4.14 Biology Planned Instruction Revisions - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the planned instructions for biology as presented.
Public Content
The planned instructions presented here were updated to reflect the changes to our biology curricula based upon the adoption of the Common Core. The assessment anchors and eligible content for the Common Core Anchors have been added.
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4.15 Teachscape Walk Licensing- CIT- Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from Teachscape for licensing of Teachscape Walk and training sessions for $26,983, which will be paid for out of Race to the Top grant monies.
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Teachscape Walk is a handheld-based tool that we will be using on iPads and PCs that provides an easy-to-use data collection, analysis and reporting system for brief, targeted classroom observations. Teachscape Walk enables instructional leaders to get a snapshot of what is happening in the classroom by quickly and easily collecting evidence of instructional practice, and enables principals and instructional leaders to review updated data and run powerful reports to help identify trends and patterns using the Charlotte Danielson model for teacher evaluation and observation.
The Teachscape Walk innovative data collection and reporting technology, combined with Teachscape's seven-stage classroom walkthrough research-based process, provides a framework for reflective discussions, data analysis, action planning, and program monitoring. This methodology helps instructional leaders continuously improve and adapt classroom practices to increase student achievement.
Teachscape Walk and the Classroom Walkthrough process accelerate improvement, gather key data about teaching practice, create reports and analyze data to measure progress against gains, identify trends and patterns in teaching, increase student achievement through school-wide collaboration on improved teaching and learning and finally translates data into practical action steps.
Teachscape Walk will be funded through the Race to the Top Grant.
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4.16 Citrix Education Program- Campus Licensing Agreement- FIN- Mr. John Grant
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from Citrix for the amount of $87,000 to enroll in the Citrix Education Program Campus- Wide Option.
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Citrix is infrastructure software that the Technology Department uses to deliver applications and desktop images to students and faculty. It provides a platform that delivers access to resources 24/7 to internet connected devices as well as district owned equipment.
The Citrix Education Program is modeled after the Microsoft Campus Level agreements. The district now qualifies in this licensing model, and should continue to qualify in future years. This licensing model replaces what the district used in the past.
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4.17 Central Office, Warehouse & LEC Telephony Services Replacement- FIN- Mr. John Grant
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the quote from Zito Media Communications for a onetime fee of $295 for setup and a recurring monthly cost of $417 until termination on June 30, 2012.
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Zito Media Communications have provided the district with a quote for SIP Trunks for the migration of service for The Learning Enrichment Center, TAB Building, and Central Office. The quote covers activation of the service, e911 options, and porting of existing numbers. Some details of this agreement are still being worked out at the time of posting.
This service would begin on or around November 30, 2012. This would replace the district’s current telephony service allowing the district to install the components purchased to complete the Central Office phone system migration to Voice Over Internet Protocol.
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4.18 Transfer of Funds - FIN - Mr. John Grant
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the transfer of funds in the amount of $3,000.00 per the attached documentation for the 2012-2013 school year.
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4.19 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Certificated Personnel Report.
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4.20 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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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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4.21 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.
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4.22 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.
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4.23 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Nov 12, 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.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab Agreement - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 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 for the Mobile Agricultural Education Science Lab pending the solicitor's approval of the attached recommended changes.
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The Warren Area Elementary Center and the LEC collaborated on writing a grant for the mobile agriculture lab to come to WAEC for a week. Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on lab experiences relating to agriculture. It is anticipated that every student who attends WAEC and the LEC will have access to the lab to complete an activity that is suitable for their grade level. The agreement that is attached is seeking permission for the vehicle to park on the WAEC campus for the week that it will be in Warren and identifies the grant funding that will support this enhancement to our curriculum. Changes requested by the district's solicitor are attached, and the party has indicated that they would agree to these changes.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement for the Mobile Agricultural Education Science Lab pending the solicitor's approval of the attached recommended changes.
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5.2 Kindergarten Math Planned Instruction - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the planned instruction for kindergarten math as presented.
Public Content
The planned instruction for kindergarten mathematics instruction has been updated to reflect the Common Core standards adopted by PA.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement for the Mobile Agricultural Education Science Lab pending the solicitor's approval of the attached recommended changes.
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 New Position
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the new position as Building Aide at Warren Area Elementary Center for 4.5 hours per day.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the planned instruction for kindergarten math as presented.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Nancy McDanel, Arthur Stewart
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Warren County School District and the Warren County Education Association - technology support.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approve the new position as Building Aide at Warren Area Elementary Center for 4.5 hours per day.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: John Grant, Nancy McDanel, Thomas Knapp, Michael Zamborik, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
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7.3 Repository Sales
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Repository Sales per the attached documents.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Warren County School District and the Warren County Education Association - technology support.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, John Grant, Nancy McDanel, Donna Zariczny
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7.4 Highmark IMC Service Authorization Agreement
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Highmark Industrial Medical Consultants Service Agreement.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approve the Repository Sales per the attached documents.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Nancy McDanel.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Michael Zamborik, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Nancy McDanel
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7.5 PlanCon D Eisenhower Renovations & Additions K-12 (WCSD #1102 & #1203)
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Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PlanCon D for the project known as the Eisenhower Middle/High School Renovations and Addition K-12 (WCSD Project #1002 & #1203).
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Project Accounting Based on Estimates, is concerned with estimated project costs. In this part, various "tests" of a district's financial ability to make payments are performed, as required by Section 21.51 of the State Board of Education Regulations. This part also addresses the requirements for public hearings on school building projects, as required by Sections 7-701.1 and 7-731 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended. PlanCon Part D also provides an estimate of state reimbursement.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Highmark Industrial Medical Consultants Service Agreement.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Nancy McDanel, Michael Zamborik, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny
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7.6 PlanCon E Eisenhower Renovations & Additions K-12 (WCSD #1102 & #1203)
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves for submission to the PA Department of Education, PlanCon Part E for the project known as the EMHS Renovation and Additions, WCSD Project #1002 & #1203, PDE Project #3640. 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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Design Development, is a conference to review the architectural aspects of a project when the design is fully developed. The architect and a district administrator must be present at this review conference.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approve for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PlanCon D for the project known as the Eisenhower Middle/High School Renovations and Addition K-12 (WCSD Project #1002 & #1203).
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Jack Werner, Nancy McDanel
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7.7 PlanCon D Sheffield Area Middle/High School Addition (WCSD #1204)
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PlanCon D for the project known as the Sheffield Area Middle/High School Addition (WCSD Project #1204).
Public Content
Project Accounting Based on Estimates, is concerned with estimated project costs. In this part, various "tests" of a district's financial ability to make payments are performed, as required by Section 21.51 of the State Board of Education Regulations. This part also addresses the requirements for public hearings on school building projects, as required by Sections 7-701.1 and 7-731 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended. PlanCon Part D also provides an estimate of state reimbursement.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves for submission to the PA Department of Education, PlanCon Part E for the project known as the EMHS Renovation and Additions, WCSD Project #1002 & #1203, PDE Project #3640. 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.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Donna Zariczny.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Nancy McDanel, Michael Zamborik, Arthur Stewart, John Grant, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny
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7.8 Policy Number 9645, titled - School Volunteers - Through 2012/2013 School Year and Policy Number 9646, titled - School Volunteers - 2013/2014 School Year and Beyond
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading revisions to Policy Number 9645, titled - School Volunteers - Through 2012/2013 School Year and Policy Number 9646, titled - School Volunteers - 2013/2014 School Year and Beyond.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approve for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PlanCon D for the project known as the Sheffield Area Middle/High School Addition (WCSD Project #1204).
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Nancy McDanel, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Michael Zamborik, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny
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7.9 Policy Number 10470, titled - Concussions
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 10470, titled - Concussions.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading revisions to Policy Number 9645, titled - School Volunteers - Through 2012/2013 School Year and Policy Number 9646, titled - School Volunteers - 2013/2014 School Year and Beyond.
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Nancy McDanel, Paul Yourchisin, Michael Zamborik, Jack Werner, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
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7.10 Policy Number 10471, titled - Cardiac Arrest
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 10471, titled - Cardiac Arrest.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 10470, titled - Concussions.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Nancy McDanel, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Michael Zamborik, John Grant, Donna Zariczny
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7.11 Policy Number 10950, titled - Service Animals
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading revisions to Policy Number 10950, titled - Service Animals.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 10471, titled - Cardiac Arrest.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Nancy McDanel, Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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7.12 Policy Number 4215, titled - Electronic Records and Signatures
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 4215, titled - Electronic Records and Signatures.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading revisions to Policy Number 10950, titled - Service Animals.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Nancy McDanel.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Nancy McDanel
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7.13 Resolution and Action Plan - Northwest Tri-County IU5
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors adopts the Resolution and Action Plan regarding the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate IU5 as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 4215, titled - Electronic Records and Signatures.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Nancy McDanel, John Grant, Michael Zamborik, Jack Werner
Abstain: Donna Zariczny
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7.14 Aramark Memorandum of Understanding
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the guarantee payment from Aramark pursuant to the 2011/2012 food service contract in the amount of $75,000; rescinds its approval, and the corresponding motion, of the Memorandum of Understanding relative to the 2012/2013 food service contract that was approved at the Board's meeting on September 10, 2012; and approves the attached Memorandum of Understanding relative to the 2012/2013 food service contract.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Directors adopts the Resolution and Action Plan regarding the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate IU5 as presented.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Michael Zamborik, Nancy McDanel
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7.15 Innovative Parenting Solutions
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement with Innovative Parenting Solutions as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the guarantee payment from Aramark pursuant to the 2011/2012 food service contract in the amount of $75,000; rescinds its approval, and the corresponding motion, of the Memorandum of Understanding relative to the 2012/2013 food service contract that was approved at the Board's meeting on September 10, 2012; and approves the attached Memorandum of Understanding relative to the 2012/2013 food service contract.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Nancy McDanel, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Arthur Stewart
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.1 Public Comment
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Nov 12, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities