Monday, December 3, 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 - Mr. Zamborik
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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 WCSD/PSBA Code of Conduct - Ms. Paris
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TO PROMOTE STUDENT GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT, AN EFFECTIVE BOARD. . .
Ensures that effective planning occurs by:
1) adopting a master facilities plan conducive to teaching and learning.
2) Adopting a plan for curriculum review and development
3) adopting a plan to ensure evaluation of student growth and achievement using relevant data
Monitors results by:
1) Evaluating its own performance
2) Assessing student growth and achievement
3) Using data appropriately to make informed decisions
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1.6 Recognitions & Presentations
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1. Youngsville High School Band – Atlantic Coast Conference
2. Eisenhower Middle High School Drum Major - Atlantic Coast Conference
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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 December 3, 2012.
Motion & Voting
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Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Michael Zamborik.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Nancy McDanel, Michael Zamborik, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
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1.9 Approval of the Minutes - November 12, 2012
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes dated November 12, 2012.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated December 3, 2012.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Michael Zamborik.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Nancy McDanel, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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1.10 Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes - November 19 2012
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Dec 3, 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 November 19, 2012.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the minutes dated November 12, 2012.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Michael Zamborik.
Yes: John Grant, Paul Yourchisin, Nancy McDanel, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Michael Zamborik
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1.11 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 special meeting minutes dated November 19, 2012.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by John Grant.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Michael Zamborik, Nancy McDanel, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Thomas Knapp
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1.12 Hearing Officer Report
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated December 3, 2012 (Case C).
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 Jack Werner, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Nancy McDanel, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Michael Zamborik, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
Abstain: Paul Yourchisin
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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As approved at the organization meeting.
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2.3 Announcements
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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 Thomas Knapp, second by Michael Zamborik.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Michael Zamborik, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Nancy McDanel
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4.2 Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab Agreement - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab Agreement, and the Addendum thereto, as presented.
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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, which has been updated with an addendum that was recently received from our solicitor, 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.
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4.3 Dental Services Agreement - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Dental Services Agreements as presented.
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The district provides dental examinations and/or instruction to students in grades K, 1, 3, and 7. The attached agreements will ensure this service is being provided to the students.
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4.4 Title I Services for St. Joseph School - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Title I Agreeement as presented.
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The Warren County School District is required to provide Title I services to Saint Joseph's School for reading and math instruction. The teacher at Saint Joseph's School is an independent contractor that provides this service for the Warren County School District. We revised the agreement slightly from the previous version to address some changes to the overall budget.
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4.5 Advanced Mathematics Grade 6 Planned Instruction - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Advanced Mathematics Grade 6 Planned Instruction as presented.
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Planned Instruction of Advanced Math 6 has been updated for the following reasons:
1) Clarification of prerequisite skills required for course.
2) Updated sequence for optimum student success.
3) Updated educational objectives and eligible content to increase rigor and to prepare students for furthur advanced math courses.
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4.6 AppSense Licensing & Support Renewal- FIN- Mr. John Grant
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Dec 3, 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 the AEC Group for AppSense Environment Manager for the amount of $28,140.00.
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A maintenance contract and licensing renewal is due for AppSense Environmental Manager. AppSense Environmental Manager is infrastructure software that allows the Technology Department to make changes to a centralized platform that manage software deployments, user personalization, computer policies effecting each user’s session and overall experience. This software is used in conjunction with Microsoft and Citrix’s platform of server technologies to deliver the applications, files and access necessary for district operation.
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4.7 Sungard - Eschool+ & Finance+ Licensing & Maintenance Renewals- FIN- Mr. John Grant
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Dec 3, 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 Sungard to renew licensing and maintenance contracts for the amount of $71,903.70 for Eschool+ and for $16,535.67 for Finance+ software.
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Maintenance contracts and license renewals are due for Sungard products currently in use at the district. Finance+ software is used for all financial operations at the district, while Eschool+ acts as our student information system. The district uses this software solution for tasks like student scheduling, state reporting, budgeting, and payroll checks.
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4.8 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Dec 3, 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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4.9 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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4.10 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Dec 3, 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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4.11 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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4.12 New Bus Drivers - PACCA - Mr. Jack Werner
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the list of new bus drivers.
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4.13 RediCheck Review for SAMHS Elementary Addition (WCSD #1204) - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Dec 3, 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 SAMHS Elementary Addition (WCSD #1204).
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4.14 Elementary Reading Consumable Materials
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Dec 3, 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 the attached textbooks proposal for the 2013-2014 school year from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the amount of $22,783.32.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is currently offering 20% off each book purchased and 50% off shipping as well as the option of deferred billing. The purchase of elementary reading materials at this time allows us to save $5424.14. This offer will not exist if we wait until the new budget year to make the purchase, as we would be purchasing materials at full price. These are consumable materials that we purchase each year. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as agreed to defer billing until after July 1, 2013. This sales discount was offered from the impact of hurricane Sandy.
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4.15 20% Rule Variance Request for Sheffield Area Elementary Addition Project (#1204) - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached resolution relative to the project known as the Sheffield Area Middle/High School Elementary Addition (WCSD #1204).
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 AP and Advanced Biology Honors Planned Instructions - CIT - Dr. Paul Yourchisin
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Dec 3, 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 instructions for biology as presented.
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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.
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Policy Number 4215, titled - Electronic Records and Signatures
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 4215, titled - Electronic Records and Signatures.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 4215, titled - Electronic Records and Signatures.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Nancy McDanel.
Yes: Nancy McDanel, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny, John Grant, Michael Zamborik, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris
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7.2 PlanCon E Sheffield Area Middle/High School Elementary Addition (WCSD #1204) - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Dec 3, 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 SAMHS Elementary Addition, WCSD Project #1204. 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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From the PDE website: "PlanCon E, 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 approves on second reading Policy Number 4215, titled - Electronic Records and Signatures.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Nancy McDanel, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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7.3 Bond Resolution for EMHS and SAMHS Elementary Addition Projects (WCSD #1203 & #1204) - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the bond resolution for the projects known as the EMHS Elementary Addition (#1203) and the SAMHS Elementary Addition (#1204) as per the attached document.
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 SAMHS Elementary Addition, WCSD Project #1204. 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 Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Nancy McDanel, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Michael Zamborik, John Grant
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7.4 PlanCon F for Eisenhower Middle/Senior High School Renovation and Addition (K-12) (WCSD #1002 & #1203)
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors certifies for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education PlanCon Part F and F20 for the project known as the Eisenhower Middle/High School Renovations and Elementary Addition (K-12), WCSD #1002 & #1203. This motion also certifies that the architect has been directed to insure that all plans related to this project conform to generally accepted codes or guidelines as set forth in Section 349.16 of the Department of Education Standards.
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From the PDE website: Construction Documents, is a conference to review the bid specifications and drawings for the project and documentation that other state and local agency requirements have been met or will be met before entering into construction contracts. Departmental approval of PlanCon Part F authorizes a district to receive bids and enter into construction contracts. The architect and a district administrator must be present at this review conference.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the bond resolution for the projects known as the EMHS Elementary Addition (#1203) and the SAMHS Elementary Addition (#1204) as per the attached document.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Nancy McDanel, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
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7.5 Computer Purchase for WCCC Pre-Engineering Program
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from GovConnection for $17,088.00 to purchase 12 computers, 12 monitors and associated computer accessories necessary to meet specifications for the Pre-Engineering curriculum at WCCC.
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An immediate need to purchase computers for the Pre-Engineering Curriculum has arisen. Mr. Passmore’s computers are unable to keep up with the minimum specifications to allow him to properly administer the curriculum. We’ve received quotes from GovConnection that qualifies under CoStars state contract pricing.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors certifies for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education PlanCon Part F and F20 for the project known as the Eisenhower Middle/High School Renovations and Elementary Addition (K-12), WCSD #1002 & #1203. This motion also certifies that the architect has been directed to insure that all plans related to this project conform to generally accepted codes or guidelines as set forth in Section 349.16 of the Department of Education Standards.
Motion by John Grant, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Michael Zamborik, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Nancy McDanel, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
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7.6 Repository Sales
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repository Sales per the attached documents.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from GovConnection for $17,088.00 to purchase 12 computers, 12 monitors and associated computer accessories necessary to meet specifications for the Pre-Engineering curriculum at WCCC.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Michael Zamborik, John Grant, Nancy McDanel, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Jack Werner, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny
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7.7 Agreement with Farmington Township - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves an agreement with Farmington Township.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repository Sales per the attached documents.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Jack Werner.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Nancy McDanel, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik
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7.8 Facility Rental Fees - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached facility rental fee schedule for the 2013 year.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves an agreement with Farmington Township.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Michael Zamborik, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Nancy McDanel
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7.9 Act 93 Certificated and Non-Certificated Memorandums of Understanding
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Act 93 Certificated and Non-Certificated Memorandums of Agreement.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached facility rental fee schedule for the 2013 year.
Motion by John Grant, second by Michael Zamborik.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Michael Zamborik, John Grant, Nancy McDanel, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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8.2 Executive Session
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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Dec 3, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities