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.
TO PROMOTE STUDENT GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT, AND EFFECTIVE SCHOOL BOARD ...
Models responsible governance and leadership by: Staying current with changing needs and requirements by reviewing educational literature, attending professional development opportunities prior to board service and continuously during board service and preparing to make informed decisions.
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1. IU5 - Mr. Paul Mangione
2. PSBA Liaison - Mr. Arthur Stewart
3. Career Center Advisory - Mrs. Marcy Morgan, Mr. Michael Zamborik
| 1. | October 26, 2015 | 6:00 p.m. |
Curriculum, Instruction, & Technology Committee Physical Plan & Facilities Committee Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee Finance Committee |
Central Office - Russell |
| 2. | November 9, 2015 | 7:00 p.m. | Board Meeting | Central Office - Russell |
| 3. | November 18, 2015 | 10:30 a.m. | Board Visitation | Youngsville HS/YEMS |
Executive Summary
The District would like to purchase 71 Smart Boards to replace some of the oldest ones in the district. There have been many upgrades to the hardware and software, some of the oldest boards no longer support the newer features. Along with 71 Smart Boards, 63 NEC projectors and 8 U100 projectors to accommodate projector replacements that correspond with these Smart Boards.
The district has received a quote based on the COSTARS state contract through Whitlock, and qualify for a Smart Technologies Refresh Program discount. The District will realize a $439 discount on each board allowing to stretch our dollars more than usual.
Also attached is a quote for the mounting hardware and accessories through GovConnection.
Funding will be from Committed Fund Balance for replacement of Smart Boards.
Executive Summary
Quotes were received for data services known as SIP connections or trunks, to support a phone system upgrade at Youngsville High School. A SIP connection or Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service offered by many Internet telephony service providers that connects a company's private branch exchange telephone system to the public switched telephone network via the Internet.
Zito Media Communications submitted a partial year quote for SIP trunks. This service upgrade will allow the district to deploy VOIP phones to each classroom, office, and common areas. The district has already acquired telephones through another district who sold their surplus at a discounted rate.
Final cutover will depend on service migrations schedules from Verizon, it is anticipated that full cutover will be active by mid-December.
Monthly recurring fees will be paid through the communications budget replacing the current phone system charges. Services and nonrecurring charges are billable as service is activated.
Executive Summary
The District has obtained quotes to deploy wireless access points to gain full wireless coverage in each school building across the district. OASystems has provided quotes under COSTARS contract pricing to utilize the District’s existing wireless server and captive web portal for guest access. .
Equipment included in the quote covers the latest technology in wireless access points for each classroom, gymnasium, cafeteria, offices and/or hallway locations necessary providing density that would support a “Bring Your Own Device Program” or allow classrooms to be outfitted with wireless devices sponsored by the District. Backbone switching has also been added to support the latest wireless standard in each secondary building. Elementary locations will be outfitted with the solution that meets the needs of the teachers and the district in grades K-3, while grade levels 4 through 12 will all be outfitted with classroom installations for much faster connectivity allowing full classrooms of students and teachers the throughput required.
Funding for the project will be split between the Committed Fund Balance dedicated to deploying a wireless infrastructure, and QZAB funding for eligible locations.
The Spanish teacher at Warren Area High School is asking permission to take students on a trip to Puerto Rico in June 2017. The field trip request, itinerary, and other information are attached. This opportunity is available to students throughout the District. They would like to be able to begin fund-raising events.
Mrs. Amy Stewart - Executive Director
Mrs. Louise Tharp - Nurse Department Head
Mr. Michael Kiehl - Transportation/Purchasing Manager
Dr. David Brooks - Parent
Ms. Morgan Olney - Student
Mr. Steve O'Nufer - Physical Education Instructor
Mrs. Danielle Nebinski - YMCA Youth Coordinator
Executive Summary
Executive Summary
The Warren County School District recognizes that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to improving students’ physical well-being, growth, development, readiness to learn, and reducing childhood obesity. The Board is committed to providing a school environment that promotes student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning experience. In a healthy school environment, students will learn about and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices that can improve student achievement.
To promote a healthy learning environment and a health-conscious curriculum, and to ensure compliance with state and federal law, the Board establishes the following student nutrition goals with the purpose of promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity.
Annually the Administration shall recommend that the Board approve at the September Board meeting the membership of the WCSD Student Wellness Advisory Committee. Membership shall include at least one of the following from each attendance area: high school student, parent, teacher, and administrator. In addition, membership shall include a school board member appointed by the Board President, at least one Central Office administrator, a district food service representative, and members of the public.
The Student Wellness Advisory Committee is charged with advising the Board and Administration on student nutrition and health related policy, curriculum, student activities and health issues. The Student Wellness Advisory Committee will meet at least four times in a school year.
The Administration shall develop with advice from the Student Wellness Advisory Committee an administrative procedure supporting the Policy.
To ensure the health and well-being of all students, the District shall provide to students:
1. A comprehensive nutrition program consistent with federal and state requirements.
2. Access at reasonable cost to foods and beverages that meet established nutritional guidelines.
3. Physical education courses and opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity during the school day and through extracurricular activities during non-school hours.
4. Curriculum and programs for grades K-12 that are designed to educate students about proper nutrition and lifelong physical activity, in accordance with State Board of Education curriculum regulations and academic standards.
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall work in cooperation with each building principal and other applicable staff members to monitor compliance with this Policy and to monitor District programs related to student wellness.
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall, if requested by the Board, report to the Board on the District’s compliance with law and policy related to student wellness. The report may include:
1. Assessment of school environment regarding student wellness issues.
2. Evaluation of food services program.
3. Review of all foods and beverages sold in schools for compliance with established nutrition guidelines.
4. Listing of activities and programs conducted to promote nutrition and physical activity.
5. Recommendations for improvement and policy or program revisions.
6. Feedback received from District staff, students, parents/guardians, community members and the Wellness Committee.
The Superintendent or his/her designee and the appointed Wellness Committee shall periodically conduct an assessment on the contents and implementation of this Policy as part of a continuous improvement process to strengthen the Policy and its implementation. The assessment shall include the extent to which District schools are in compliance with laws related to student wellness and shall describe the progress made by the District in attaining the goals of this Policy. The assessment, as well as information about the contents and implementation of this Policy, shall be made available to the public.
Wellness Committee
The Board shall annually, as a part of its October meeting, appoint a Wellness Committee comprised of at least one (1) of each of the following: District administrator, District food service representative, student, parent/guardian, and member of the public. In advance of each October Board meeting, the Administration shall provide the Board with a list of the recommended Committee Members. Even if not a member of the Committee, physical education teachers and school health professionals shall be permitted to participate in the operations of the Wellness Committee.
No School Board Member shall be a member of the Wellness Committee, the Wellness Committee is not a Committee of the Board, and the Wellness Committee’s authority, as it relates to the Board, is strictly limited to only providing information to the Board with respect to this Policy.
As a part of its responsibilities, the Wellness Committee, or a subcommittee thereof, shall address Health and Nutrition Education and Promotion; Physical Activity and Education; and Other School Based Operations, as follows:
1. Health and Nutrition Education and Promotion
Nutrition Education will be provided within the sequential, comprehensive health education program in accordance with curriculum regulations, certification requirements, and the academic standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences. The goal of nutrition education is to teach, encourage and support healthy eating by students because promoting student health and nutrition enhances readiness for learning and increases student achievement.
The District will aim to teach, encourage, and support healthful eating by students. District schools shall promote nutrition by providing appropriate nutrition education in accordance with this Policy and with the goal of providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead healthy lives. Nutrition education shall strive to extend beyond the school environment by engaging and involving families and the community and encouraging parents/guardians to provide healthy meals for their children through letters, take-home materials, or other means.
2. Physical Activity and Education
Based on the District’s belief that age-appropriate physical activity is beneficial for its students to achieve optimal health, wellness, and fitness, District schools shall strive to provide students with opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity during the school day (such as recess and physical education) and through extracurricular activities during non-school hours (such as clubs, intramurals, and interscholastic athletics) to assist students and parents in attaining this benchmark.
Physical activity shall not be required as a form of punishment.
Students and the community shall have access to physical activity facilities outside school hours in accordance with applicable Board policies relative to facility usage.
A sequential physical education program consistent with curriculum regulations and Health, Safety and Physical Education academic standards shall be developed and implemented with the goal of providing quality physical education instruction that promotes lifelong physical activity, provides instruction in the skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong participation, and provides students the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate in lifelong, health-enhancing physical activity.
3. Other School-Based Operations
Drinking water shall be available and accessible at no cost to students during meal periods and throughout the school day.
District schools shall provide an adequate space, environment and duration, as defined by the District, for eating and serving school meals. Students shall have access to hand washing or sanitizing before meals and snacks.
Nutrition professionals shall administer the school meals program, and professional development shall be provided to nutrition staff.
Nutrition content of school meals shall be available to students and parents/guardians, and parents/guardians may be involved in menu selections through various means.
To the extent possible, the District shall utilize available funding and outside programs to enhance student wellness.
Withholding Food shall not be used as a form of punishment.
The District shall strive to support the efforts of parents/guardians to provide a healthy diet and daily physical activity for children by communicating relevant information to parents/guardians if requested.
Nutrition Standards/Guidelines
Foods available in District schools during the school day shall be offered to students with consideration for promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity. Foods provided through the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs shall comply with established federal nutrition standards.
Competitive foods available for sale to students in District schools outside of school meal programs shall comply with established federal nutrition standards and the Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods in Pennsylvania Schools, as applicable.
Management of Food Allergies in District Schools
The District’s administration shall develop and implement appropriate protocols and procedures to address food allergy management in District schools in order to:
1. Reduce the likelihood of severe or potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.
2. Provide a timely and effective response in case of a severe or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
3. Provide students the opportunity to participate as fully as possible in all school programs and activities.
Safe Routes to School
The District shall access and, as deemed necessary by the District, implement improvements to make walking and biking to school safer for students.
District administrators shall seek and utilize available federal and state funding for safe routes to school, when appropriate.
Adoption Date - June 12, 2006
Revision Date - ____________, 2015
Review Date -
Legal Reference - 24 P.S. 1422.1, 42 U.S.C. 1758b, 24 P.S. 1422, 24 P.S. 1513, 24 P.S. 1512.1, 7 CFR 210.10,
7 CFR 220.8, 42 U.S.C. 1751, et seq.,
42 U.S. C 1773, 7 CFR 210.11, 7 CFR 220.12a,
24 P.S. 504.1, 24 P.S. 1337.1, 24 P.S. 1422.3,
P.L. 111-296, 7 CFR Part 210, and 7 CFR Part 220
Cross Reference - District Policies 1301, 1305, 1415, 5105, 5110, 5501, 5505, 5515, 9135, 9170, 9175, 9535, 9950, 10110, 10410, 10450, 10460, 10495, 10510, 10515, 10610, 10620, 10630, 11007, and 12401
This is a one year agreement confirming the District's agreement to participate in the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP). The agreement is intended to specify the District's role in establishing responsibilities for the operations of SBAP and use of funds.
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Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Medical Assisting
These courses are .5 credit elective courses.
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