Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the organization and regular meeting minutes dated December 4, 2014 .

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.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated January 12, 2015, Case Letter "E."

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.

Recommended Action :

MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the AASA/NJPA Helping Kids Urgent Mini-Grant to support the activities of the Warren County BackPack Program.

Goals :

Goal 1: Continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on: a) Improved teacher effectiveness; and b) Improved student centered support and services.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Mathematics planned instruction as presented.

Goals :

Goal 1: Continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on: a) Improved teacher effectiveness; and b) Improved student centered support and services.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the changes to the Blackboard quote and contract to reflect full coverage of existing services for a two year agreement.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the new postage meter contracts with Pitney Bowes.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report, subject to the restriction that any new hires shall not be finalized and, unless all of the Act 168 requirements for provisional employment have been met, shall not be permitted to work or have direct contact with children until all the mandates of Act 168 of 2014 have been complied with and the results are determined to be satisfactory to the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report, subject to the restriction that any new hires shall not be finalized and, unless all of the Act 168 requirements for provisional employment have been met, shall not be permitted to work or have direct contact with children until all the mandates of Act 168 of 2014 have been complied with and the results are determined to be satisfactory to the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Informational Report.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts subject to the restriction that any new hire of an individual that is not already a current employee of the District shall not be finalized and, unless all of the Act 168 requirements for provisional employment have been met, shall not be permitted to work or have direct contact with children until all the mandates of Act 168 of 2014 have been complied with and the results are determined to be satisfactory to the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approve the Volunteer Report.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the list of new bus drivers, subject to the restriction that the hires shall not be finalized and, unless all of the Act 168 requirements for provisional employment have been met, the drivers shall not be permitted to work or have direct contact with children until all the mandates of Act 168 of 2014 have been complied with and the results are determined to be satisfactory.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the 2014-2015 Athletic Winter Third and Tenth Day Participation Numbers.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the 2014-2015 All County Musical "Shrek" information.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approve the proposal by Microbac Laboratories, Inc. for the Asbestos Abatement Design for the project known as the Warren Area High School Renovations (WCSD #1301) in an amount not to exceed $7,854.00.

Goals :

Goal 2: Continue to implement the Master Facilities Plan including the renovation of Warren Area High School and regularly reviews building systems as well as develops and begins to implement a Technology Plan making sure District plans are aligned with Board goals.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the attached facility rental fee schedule for the 2015 calendar year.

Goals :

Goal 4: Develop a fiscal plan to 1) address the need for increasing non-traditional revenues and maximizing income from traditional sources, 2) continue to control spending and 3) present a long-term financial plan to address the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding curricular and technology needs, professional development, staffing, declining revenues from the local tax base and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Head Start Lease Agreement relative to Allegheny Valley Elementary School as presented.

Goals :

Goal 4: Develop a fiscal plan to 1) address the need for increasing non-traditional revenues and maximizing income from traditional sources, 2) continue to control spending and 3) present a long-term financial plan to address the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding curricular and technology needs, professional development, staffing, declining revenues from the local tax base and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the attached planned instructions as presented.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Independent Contractor Agreement, as presented, authorizing John Gregory, a sole proprietor who began performing services for the District prior to the effective date of Act 168, to perform additional moving services for the District subject to the restriction that the total amount paid to Mr. Gregory shall not exceed $10,000.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of school Directors authorizes the Superintendent and the Director of Buildings and Grounds (the approval of both is required) to approve all applications for payment and change orders of less than $18,500, provided that they are within the budgets for the project hereinafter listed. Furthermore, the Board of School Directors authorizes the Director of Buildings and Grounds or his designee to make decisions to accept or reject work; give direction for repairs, replacements and modifications; and in general to manage the projects and administer the applicable contracts on behalf of the Warren County School District for the projects known as: the Warren Area High School Renovations (WCSD #1301); and the Warren County Career Center Renovations (WCSD #1403).

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the repository sale of tax parcel #SH-627-944100-000 in accordance with HB 290.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the PA CL Partner Agreement.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading Policy Number 10107, titled - School Attendance Areas.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 10130 titled - Foreign Exchange Students.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 7020, titled - Required Reports of Child Abuse, Clearances and Training and that the Board of School Directors rescinds Policy Number 7255, titled - Child Abuse Reporting, in its entirety, upon second reading and final approval of Policy Number 7020.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes made to Policy Number 5404, titled - School Bus Drivers/Contracts.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 7115, titled - Employment of Staff.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 7610, titled - Personnel Records.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 5002, titled - Independent Contractors.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes made to Policy Number 9646, titled - School Volunteers - 2013/2014 School Year and Beyond.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes made to Policy Number 9530, titled - Minimum Class Size Policy – Grade 6-12.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors ratifies the administrative acceptance of the resignation of Amanda Englert effective December 22, 2014.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the settlement agreement with the Warren County Educational Support Personnel Association and said employee as presented.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves a six month fixed pricing agreement with Guttman Energy at the price of .06379 per kWh to procure electricity for the WCSD.

Goals :

Goal 4: Develop a fiscal plan to 1) address the need for increasing non-traditional revenues and maximizing income from traditional sources, 2) continue to control spending and 3) present a long-term financial plan to address the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding curricular and technology needs, professional development, staffing, declining revenues from the local tax base and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors authorizes the Superintendent or his designee to lock-in gas and electric prices from the respective supplier for specific durations and prices that best serve the interest of the Warren County School District.

Goals :

Goal 4: Develop a fiscal plan to 1) address the need for increasing non-traditional revenues and maximizing income from traditional sources, 2) continue to control spending and 3) present a long-term financial plan to address the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding curricular and technology needs, professional development, staffing, declining revenues from the local tax base and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the BoardDocs end user agreement with Emerald Data Solutions, Inc. and the integration of the PSBA Web-based Policy system as a component of BoardDocs per the attached documentation.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors designates James Grosch, Director of Business Services, and Norbert Kennerknecht, Treasurer, as authorized persons on behalf of the Warren County School District as defined by PLIGIT in the attached documentation.