Monday, February 10, 2014
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 Recognitions & Presentations
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1. Regional Choir Participants - WAHS
2. Regional Band & Choir Participants - EMHS
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1.4 Pledge of Allegiance - Jaxon Knapp
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1.5 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Michael 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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1.6 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Standards for Effective School Governance and Code of Conduct - Mrs. Patricia Rosenstein
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TO PROMOTE STUDENT GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT, AN EFFECTIVE SCHOOL BOARD...governs through policy by seeking input from stakeholders and following an established procedure for consideration; regularly reviewing and, as necessary, revising and adopting board policy; delegating to the superintendent responsibility for implementation of board policy; ensuring public access to adopted board policy; and purposefully linking its actions to applicable board policies.
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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 approves the agenda dated February 10, 2014.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agenda dated February 10, 2014.
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1.9 Approval of the Minutes - January 13, 2014
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated January 13, 2014.
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1.10 Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2014
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated January 27,2014.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated January 27,2014.
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1.11 Financial Reports
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Financial Reports and authorizes the release of funds in payment of the listing of bills; further, that a copy as presented be submitted for audit.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the 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.
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1.12 Hearing Officer Report
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Reports dated February 10, 2014, Case Letters "G" and "H."
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Reports dated February 10, 2014, Case Letters "G" and "H."
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. IU5 - Mr. Paul Mangione
2. PSBA Liaison - Mr. Thomas Knapp
3. Career Center Advisory - Mr. John Werner, Mr. Michael Zamborik
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2.2 Important Dates
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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 - Dr. William Clark
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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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Michael Zamborik.
Yes: Jack Werner, Patricia Rosenstein, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, Mary Anne Paris, Marcy A. Morgan, Michael Zamborik, Paul Mangione, Arthur Stewart
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4.2 Direct Certification Technology Incentive - FIN - Mary Anne Paris
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit an application to the Direct Certification Technology Incentive grant for funding to aid in the streamlining of the direct certification process.
Public Content
Please see attached.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.3 Preliminary Budget - FIN - Ms. Mary Anne Paris
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the preliminary budget as presented; directs the administration to submit the preliminary budget and proposed tax rate increases to PDE on or before February 24, 2014; directs the Board Secretary to publish the required notice of intent to file for referendum exceptions on or before February 27, 2014; and authorizes the administration to apply to PDE for referendum exceptions prior to the March 6, 2014, deadline.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.4 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.5 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.6 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.7 New Bus Drivers - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of new bus drivers.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.8 New Position Requests - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the new positions of:
1. Secretary, Class A, Central Office
2. Central Attendance Area Aide, Class B, Beaty
3. Central Attendance Area Aide, Class B, WAHS
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.9 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Reports.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.10 Facility Agreement with the YMCA - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Facility Agreement with the YMCA for WAHS Swim Team
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.11 Proposed Calendar SY 2014-2015 - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the 2014-2015 school calendar.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.12 Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant - CIT - Mr. Jack Werner
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application on behalf of interested WCSD sports teams to the Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant program in support of equipment and other needs.
Public Content
Please see attached.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.13 1st Grade Career Exploration at RES - CIT - Mr. Jack Werner
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Warren-Forest Hi-Ed School to Work Committee for funding in support of career exploration activities for first-graders at Russell Elementary School.
Public Content
Please see attached.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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4.14 Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab for Youngsville Elementary/Middle School - CIT - Mr. Jack Werner
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors approves a contract to host the Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab at Youngsville Elementary/Middle School in June 2014.
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Youngsville Elementary/Middle School will host the Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab from June 2nd-June 6, 2014. The Lab is provided by the PA Friends of Ag Foundation and travels with a certified teacher to different schools around the state.
The lab is designed to target grades K-8, and is a 32 ft.. trailer with 12 work stations. Each provides space for 2-3 students to complete hands-on experiments. The lab accommodates up to 900 students per week, by teaching (5-6) 50 minute science classes per day.
The science curriculum taught meets Pennsylvania Department of Education Science & Technology and Environment & Ecology Standards and is endorsed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The children perform hands-on science experiments, each teaching a lesson in agriculture.studying The experiments performed include equipment and supplies not readily available to classroom teachers and are of a nature that most teachers wouldn't want to tackle in a traditional classroom setting. Each science experiment is designed to emphasize adifferent aspect of agriculture, including Pennsylvania's primary commodities, the environment, biotechnology, food and fiber, etc… Children work cooperatively to solve a problem as they form a hypothesis, collect data and draw conclusions.
To move forward, the district must approve the attached contract and coordinate with the Foundation on schedule and training (if necessary). District staff must be available when the Lab is delivered, and present while students are in the Lab. The district must provide adequate site access, as well as electrical/water hook-ups. The Lab Ag teacher must also have access to the building.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.1 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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Feb 10, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and the PACCA Spring 13-14 Coach List.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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5.2 Agreement for Curriculum Mapping Training - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Feb 10, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement between Curriculum Designers, Inc. and the Warren County School District for professional development services.
Public Content
The admininstration would like to use the services of Curriculum Designers, Inc. to provide additional training for curriculum mapping. These services would be utilized at a professional development session on June 11, 2014. An agreement is attached.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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5.3 Achievement Center Summer Treatment Program - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract with the Achievement Center for use of the facilities listed at the Youngsville Elementary Middle School for a fee of $6,500.00.
Public Content
The Achievement has requested building usage to operate a summer program from June 16th to August 8th.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Policy Reviews with No Recommended Changes - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Feb 10, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first and second reading the review of Policies 9301, 9315, 9325, 9330, 9345, 9510, 9515, 9525, 9530, 9615, 9620, 9625, 9635, and 9640 with no changes to be made.
Public Content
A team of administrators has reviewed the attached policies and is recommending that no changes be made.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first and second reading the review of Policies 9301, 9315, 9325, 9330, 9345, 9510, 9515, 9525, 9530, 9615, 9620, 9625, 9635, and 9640 with no changes to be made.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Paul Mangione, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Marcy A. Morgan, Patricia Rosenstein, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
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7.2 Policy Number 9355, titled - Student Study Abroad - First Reading - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Feb 10, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading the proposed changes to Policy 9355, titled "Students Study Abroad," as presented.
Public Content
A team of administrators has reviewed the attached policy and is recommending the changes indicated.
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7.3 Policy Number 9405, titled - Adult Education - First Reading - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Feb 10, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Education approves on first reading the proposed changes to Policy 9405, titled "Adult Education," as presented.
Public Content
A team of administrators has reviewed the attached policy and is recommending the changes indicated.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Education approves on first reading the proposed changes to Policy 9405, titled "Adult Education," as presented.
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7.4 Policy Number 4101, titled - Buildings & Grounds (Contracts & Purchasing)- First Reading
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Feb 10, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 4101, titled - Buildings & Grounds (Contracts & Purchasing) as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 4101, titled - Buildings & Grounds (Contracts & Purchasing) as presented.
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7.5 Policy Number 4105, titled - Supplies (Contracts & Purchasing)- Second Reading
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Feb 10, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 4105, titled - Supplies (Contracts & Purchasing)as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 4105, titled - Supplies (Contracts & Purchasing)as presented.
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7.6 Policy Number 4110, titled - Miscellaneous Services & Contracts - Second Reading
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Feb 10, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 4110, titled - Miscellaneous Services & Contracts as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 4110, titled - Miscellaneous Services & Contracts as presented.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Marcy A. Morgan, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Thomas Knapp, Patricia Rosenstein, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner, Paul Mangione
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7.7 Preliminary Goals
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Feb 10, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the Preliminary Goals as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the Preliminary Goals as presented.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Patricia Rosenstein, Marcy A. Morgan, Thomas Knapp, Michael Zamborik, Paul Mangione, 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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8.3 Adjournment
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8. Closing Activities