Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated June 13, 2016.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated May 9, 2016.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated May 31, 2016.

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 appoints Paul Mangione to serve as the Warren County School District representative on the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors for the new term beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2019.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors appoints ______________, ____________ and ______________ to serve as voting delegates to the 2016 PSBA Delegate Assembly meeting Saturday, October 15, 2016, and the PSBA Leadership Conference October 13-15, 2016.

Goals :

Goal 3: The Warren County School District will work to maintain consistency in staffing, leadership, and governance while actively promoting district purpose.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of Education approves the renewal of the postage meter contract.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the fees and conditions for professional services as set forth in the Letter of Engagement from Felix & Gloekler, P.C. for the single audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the fees and conditions for professional services as set forth in the Letters of Engagement from Felix & Glockler, P.C. to audit the schedules for Project Accounting Based on final costs (J02 and J03) and the Financial Reports (J04) for the Beaty project for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2016; the Sheffield project for the period April 1, 2013, through December 31, 2014; and the Eisenhower project for the period January 1, 2013, through November 30, 2014.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the fees and conditions for professional services as set forth in the Letter of Engagement from Stapleford & Byham, LLC.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Jefferson DeFrees Family Center Food Service Contract for a period of one (1) year as presented.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the attached insurance renewal coverage types, coverage limits, and premium amounts to be provided by Calvert Pearson Insurance Group, Inc. (Keystone Insurers Group) and Sundahl & Co., Inc., and authorizes the Board President, the Board Secretary, and the administration to execute the associated policies and any other documentation required to implement the policies.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of PSBA's Board Development Value Pass Program in the amount of $13,534.52 for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

Goals :

Goal 3: The Warren County School District will work to maintain consistency in staffing, leadership, and governance while actively promoting district purpose.

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 directs and authorizes the Director of Business Services, after June 30, 2016, to make budget transfers applicable to the 2015-2016 fiscal year, as necessary, in preparation of the 2015-2016 annual audit, with the understanding that all such transfers shall be presented to the Board for approval/ratification at a subsequent meeting.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the ParentOnline Service Agreement between Cybersoft Technologies, Inc and the Warren County School District as presented.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Goal 1: The Warren County School District will continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on: a) Improved staff effectiveness; b) Improved student centered support and services; c) Improved curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Student and Athletic Insurance coverage for the 2016-2017 school year.

Goals :

Goal 1: The Warren County School District will continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on: a) Improved staff effectiveness; b) Improved student centered support and services; c) Improved curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Headstart Food Service Contract for a period of one (1) year as presented.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approve the Resolution and Budget Adjustment in the amount of $3,750.00.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $2,193.33.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Reverse Action Award for copier paper in the amount of $34,602.90.

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 approve the attached Race to the Top - Phase 3 (RTT3) Use of Funds Agreement Amendment.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approve the purchase of a SimSpray Standard Training Bay for the Career Center per the attached quotation from Allegheny Educational Systems, Inc.

Goals :

Goal 1: The Warren County School District will continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on: a) Improved staff effectiveness; b) Improved student centered support and services; c) Improved curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approve the Certificated Personnel Report.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approve the Support Personnel Report.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approve the Informational Report.

Recommended Action :

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

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Addendum to the Warren County School District Data Center Migration Statement of Work with respect to Applications2U, as presented.

Goals :

Goal 2: The Warren County School District continues to implement the Master Facilities Plan including the renovation of Warren Area High School, Warren County Career Center and Youngsville High School; and regularly reviews and upgrades building systems to maintain the facilities at a level that prevents deferred maintenance and improves building security.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the proposed quote from NetBrain for $31,830.00 which includes the first year of maintenance and permanent licensing.

Goals :

Goal 2: The Warren County School District continues to implement the Master Facilities Plan including the renovation of Warren Area High School, Warren County Career Center and Youngsville High School; and regularly reviews and upgrades building systems to maintain the facilities at a level that prevents deferred maintenance and improves building security.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approve the quote from OASystems based on COSTARS totaling $348,380 for the installation and configuration of critical networking equipment in our school buildings.

Goals :

Goal 2: The Warren County School District continues to implement the Master Facilities Plan including the renovation of Warren Area High School, Warren County Career Center and Youngsville High School; and regularly reviews and upgrades building systems to maintain the facilities at a level that prevents deferred maintenance and improves building security.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement and SLA from WestPA.net to provide Wide Area Network services between the building formerly known as “Allegheny Valley Elementary School” and 25 Conewango Avenue for the cost of $862 per month and a one time non-recurring fee of $1000, billed as a month to month arrangement.

Recommended Action :

MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Beef Council for each Warren County School District building with a Family and Consumer Science instructor interested in receiving beef and/or veal products for use in instruction.

Goals :

Goal 1: The Warren County School District will continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on: a) Improved staff effectiveness; b) Improved student centered support and services; c) Improved curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Recommended Action :

The Board of Directors approves the Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems & Adult Residential Services Letter of Agreement.

Recommended Action :

RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors approves a contract between the Warren County School District and Keystone Research Corporation (KSRC) for grant-mandated evaluation services related to Cohort 8 of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant. The amount of the contract shall not exceed $30,000.00, and will address grant activities for the period of January 6, 2016 through December 31, 2018.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of iPads for K-2 in the amount of $364,541.50 per the attached documentation.

Goals :

Goal 1: The Warren County School District will continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on: a) Improved staff effectiveness; b) Improved student centered support and services; c) Improved curriculum, instruction and assessment.

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 Headstart Lease Agreement for space usage at Allegheny Valley Elementary and Youngsville High School as presented.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the attached consortium agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc.

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 on first reading changes to Policy Number 3020, titled Assignments and Transfers.

Goals :

Goal 3: The Warren County School District will work to maintain consistency in staffing, leadership, and governance while actively promoting district purpose.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading changes to Policy Number 10510, titled - Discipline Code as presented.

Goals :

Goal 3: The Warren County School District will work to maintain consistency in staffing, leadership, and governance while actively promoting district purpose.

1.     In order to provide a safe and effective learning environment, the District must maintain discipline in the face of student misconduct.  This policy is intended to provide a general outline and code for the manner in which discipline will be handled.  The student is reminded that this Discipline Policy does not stand alone.  Other District policy sections also relate to student conduct, including but not limited to the Student Search Policy and the Co-Curricular Activities Policy.

 

The District acknowledges that student discipline (including suspensions and expulsions) is governed by Title 22, Chapter 12 of the Pennsylvania Code.  It is the District’s Policy that all discipline (and specifically suspensions and expulsions) shall be administered in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 12 of the Pennsylvania Code, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

2.     SCOPE OF THIS DISCIPLINE CODE

 

This code will govern behavior and circumstances that occur during school or school related sponsored activities, when a student is under the supervision of the school, on District property (when there is a nexus to the school day or a school sponsored activity; or the conduct causes a substantial disruption to the operation of the school, or the administration reasonably anticipates that the conduct is likely to cause a substantial disruption to the operation of the school), and during a student’s transit the time necessarily spent going to or returning from school or school related sponsored activities.  Additionally, this policy may apply to conduct that does not occur during school or school related activities, on District property, or during a student’s transit to or from school or school related activities during school or school sponsored activities, when a student is under the supervision of the school, on District property, or during the time necessarily spent going to or returning from school or school sponsored activities, if the conduct causes a substantial disruption to the operation of the school, or the administration reasonably anticipates that the conduct is likely to cause a substantial disruption to the operation of the school.

 

This code gives a general description as to consequences that the District will impose through its system of discipline.  The student should be aware that in addition to the consequences of this code the student may also be subject to criminal prosecution for misconduct that rises to the criminal level.

 

3.     HOW TO UNDERSTAND THIS CODE

 

Described in the paragraphs below are general categories of misconduct.  For the most part, these categories are described in one or two words; the categories are intended to be very general in nature and broad in their scope.  When a student is disciplined for misconduct, the consequence of the misconduct will usually be the consequence(s) set forth in numerical order under the applicable general category.  When more than one category applies, the District may impose discipline under the category or categories it believes most applicable.

 

The discipline outline herein will be carried out in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania.  However, this code cannot anticipate every possible circumstance or type of misconduct.  Therefore, this code is intended to serve as a general guide applicable to most, but not all situations.  For certain infractions, it is explicitly stated that discipline greater than or less than the identified discipline can be imposed.  However, even if  not explicitly stated, greater or lesser discipline, alternative referrals, or other alternatives or action not necessarily set forth herein may be taken or imposed, depending upon the circumstance of the infraction.

 

The student must be aware that the District cannot police every instance of misconduct.  Because the District does not impose discipline upon a student for misconduct is no reason to believe that the District will not impose discipline for the same misconduct the next time it occurs.  When two or more students are involved in misconduct, the fact that the District does not impose discipline upon one of those students is no reason to believe that the District will not impose discipline upon the other student(s).

 

In addition to the discipline described below, the student is advised that the District may also confiscate any items used in association with misconduct (such as tobacco, cheat sheets, weapons, diskettes, beepers, telephone, alcohol, etc.).  The student is also advised that student misconduct will also result in police notification if, at the District’s discretion, the misconduct rises to the level of criminal behavior or if police notification is required by law.

 

From time to time the consequences listed below include the phrase “or other disciplinary action”.  That phrase is intended to include suspension, expulsion, or referral to the hearing officer.  Other disciplinary measures, including but not necessarily limited to detention, community service, restitution, educational project, letters of apology, and/or referrals for counseling or to a Student Assistance Program (SAP), may be substituted for and/or added to the consequences described below at the discretion of the building administrator.

 

If the duration of a suspension or expulsion continues through the last day of the school year in which the student will graduate, the building administrator will review the case to determine participation in graduation. 

 

Special education students will be disciplined under this policy, subject to the requirements of State and Federal guidelines.  The Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent or his/her designee to develop administrative procedures with respect to the discipline of special education students. 

 

4.     MISCONDUCT GOVERNED BY THIS POLICY

A.     ASSIGNMENT CUTS

1.      Assignment Cut (class, study hall, lunch, etc.)

 

........ #1 Offense – Student/principal conference and/or disciplinary action

........ #2 Offense – Student/parent/principal conference and/or disciplinary action

........ #3 Offense – 1 day suspension

........ #4 Offense – 2 days suspension

........ #5 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

2.      Assignment Cut (2 or more assignments, truancy, or skipping school)

 

........ #1 Offense – Student/parent/principal conference and/or disciplinary action

........ #2 Offense – 1 day suspension

........ #3 Offense – 2 days suspension

........ #4 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

B.     INSUBORDINATION – DISRESPECT

 

Category I

                

Refusal to comply with a directive given by an employee of the District, when such refusal does not create a substantial disruption to the school environment or degrade a District employee.  Examples may include but are not limited to sleeping in class, not sitting down when asked, and refusing to do work.

 

........ #1 Offense – Warning

........ #2 Offense – Warning and parents will be notified

........ #3 Offense – Student/parent/principal conference and/or other disciplinary action

........ #4 Offense – 1 to 3 days suspension

........ #5 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

Category II

 

Refusal to comply with a directive given by an employee of the District when such refusal creates a substantial disruption to the school environment or degrades a District employee.

 

........ #1 Offense – Student/parent/teacher conference and/or other disciplinary action

........ #2 Offense – 1 day suspension

........ #3 Offense – 1 to 3 days suspension

........ #4 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

Any act of disrespect by a student towards a District employee or an affiliate of the District, or towards any such person’s property which occurs at any time and which is linked to that individual’s association with the District will be subject to disciplinary action according to this subsection.

 

 

C.     DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

 

........ #1 Offense – Student/principal conference and/or other disciplinary action

........ #2 Offense – Student/parent/principal conference and/or other disciplinary action

........ #3 Offense – 1 day suspension

........ #4 Offense – 1 to 3 days suspension

........ #5 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

D(1). USE OR POSSESSION OF TOBACCO (LIGHTED OR UNLIGHTED CIGARETTE, CIGAR, PIPE OR OTHER SMOKING PRODUCT OR MATERIAL AND SMOKELESS TOBACCO IN ANY FORM). 

 

........ #1 Offense – 1 day suspension

........ #2 Offense – 3 days suspension

........ #3 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

D(2).  USE OR POSSESSION OF A VAPOR PRODUCT (THE TERM “VAPOR PRODUCT” IS DEFINED IN POLICY 1420, AND THE    DEFINITION IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE).

 

........ #1 Offense – 1 day suspension

........ #2 Offense – 3 days suspension

........ #3 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

Greater Discipline, including expulsion, may be imposed if  a vapor device contains a substance other than nicotine that  falls under Section E of this Discipline Code. 

 

E.      ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

 

Students are prohibited from using, being under the influence of, possessing or transporting, or dispensing (by sale or gift) any of the following at any school or school related sponsored activity, or while in transit to and from school or school related sponsored activity, or in any way that directly impacts the discipline or authority of the school during school or school sponsored activities, when a student is under the supervision of the school, on District property, or during the time necessarily spent going to or returning from school or school sponsored activities:

 

1)      Alcoholic or malt beverage

2)      Any substance regarded as controlled or illegal under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

3)      Any look-alike substance intended to mimic any substance described in the preceding sentence

4)      Any mechanical device (such as pot pipe, syringe, or needle) capable of utilization for taking any substance regarded as controlled or illegal

5)      Any other medication – For purposes of this section, the term “medication” shall include all prescription and non-prescription/over-the-counter medications.

6)      Any other substance capable of causing or taken for the purpose of achieving a “high” or other altered state

 

Nothing in this section is intended to discipline or punish any student who is in proper possession of or who properly utilizes medication or a mechanical device in accordance with the District’s “Administration of Medications” policy.  Any violation of this section will result in notification of parents or guardians.  For any violation of this section concerning usage, being under the influence, possession, or transportation of alcohol or drugs (as defined in items 1 through 6 listed above), a student will be subject to the following discipline:

 

........ #1 Offense – Suspension for 3 to 10 school days and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline; required parental conference; and referral to Student Assistance Program.

 

........ #2 Offense – Suspension for 10 school days; referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.  A parent conference will also be required, and intervention/ assistance will be provided through either a referral to a school-designated drug counselor or a referral to an appropriate drug and alcohol program.

 

........ Less severe, or more severe, discipline may be imposed depending on the type and/or quantity of drugs or alcohol that the student uses, possesses, transports, or is under the influence of.

 

For any violation of this section concerning dispensing of alcohol or drugs (as defined in items 1 through 6 listed above), a student will receive a three to ten day suspension and be referred to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline, with expulsion from school for a period of not less than one year as the most likely consequence for any case that is referred to the hearing officer.  A parent conference is required.  Help will be provided through the mandated appointment(s) with a school designated drug counselor or referral to an appropriate drug and alcohol program.

 

If a student is expelled for a drug and alcohol violation, the Board shall require, prior to readmission, that the student provide sufficient evidence (to the District’s satisfaction) that the student has received appropriate intervention/assistance relative to the drug and/or alcohol violation.

 

F.      FIGHTING

       

........ #1 Offense – 1 day suspension

........ #2 Offense – 3 days suspension

........ #3 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline. 

 

G.     POSSESSION OF A WEAPON* (knife, gun, martial arts items, explosives, etc.)

 

1)      Weapon defined:  “Weapon” for the purpose of this policy “shall include, but not be limited to, any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nunchaku, firearm, rifle, or any other tool, instrument, or implement capable of inflicting personal bodily injury.”*

 

2)      Discipline defined:  For any violation of this section, a student may be suspended and shall be referred to the hearing officer for an expulsion hearing in accordance with Act 26. of 2005.  The District “shall expel, for a period of not less than one year, any student who is determined to have brought a weapon onto, is in possession of, or uses a weapon on any school property, any school sponsored activity, or any public conveyance providing transportation to a school or school sponsored activity.”  The Superintendent may recommend modifications of such expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.  Any violation of the District’s weapons policy shall also result in a required parental conference and a required referral to the Student Assistance Program.

 

3)      The provisions of this policy “shall not apply to the following:

 a.     A weapon being used as a part of a program by a school or by an individual who is participating in the program; or

b.      A weapon that is unloaded and is possessed by an individual while traversing school property for the purpose of obtaining access to public or private lands used for lawful hunting, if the entry on school premises is authorized by school authorities.”

 

4)      Procedure:  All provisions of Act 26 of 1995 will be applicable in the administration of this policy

 

 

H.     TARDINESS TO AN ASSIGNMENT (class, study hall, lunch, etc.)

 

........ #1 Offense – Teacher records tardy and counsels student.

........ #2 Offense – Teacher records tardy and counsels student.  Teacher initiates a warning letter to the parent with a building administrator co-signing the letter.

........ #3 Offense – Teacher refers student to the guidance counselor/building administrator who initiates a letter to the parents.

........ #4 Offense – Teacher refers matter to the building administrator.  Appropriate disciplinary action to be taken at the discretion of the building administrator.  If tardiness persists, referral may be made to the hearing office if expulsion is the recommended discipline.    

 

I.       FORGERY OF A SIGNATURE OR ALTERATION OF A DOCUMENT

 

........ #1 Offense – Conference and/or other disciplinary action

........ #2 Offense – 1 to 3 days suspension

........ #3 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension

........ #4 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline. 

 

J.       STEALING OF SCHOOL PROPERTY OR THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS

 

........ #1 Offense – conference and up to 3 days suspension

........ #2 Offense – 1 to 10 days suspension

........ #3 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension

........ #4 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

                 Restitution must be made in each case.

 

K.     STUDENT HARASSMENT

       

........ #1 Offense – Student/principal conference and/or other disciplinary action

........ #2 Offense – Student/parent/principal conference and/or other disciplinary action

........ #3 Offense – 1 to 3 days suspension

........ #4 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension

........ #5 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

K.1.  BULLYING

                

Bullying defined:  An intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or series of acts directed at another student or students that is severe, persistent, or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following:

 

........ 1)      Causing substantial interference with a student’s education;

........ 2)      Creating a threatening environment;

........ 3)      Causing substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school.

 

Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyber-bullying.

 

The Board prohibits all forms of bullying by district students.

 

Students who have been bullied should promptly report such incidents to the building principal.

 

The Board directs that complaints of bullying shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action shall be taken when allegations are verified.  Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained, consistent with the District’s legal and investigative obligations.  No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith reports of bullying.

 

The District may develop and implement bullying prevention and intervention programs and shall annually provide the required information on bullying as a part of the Safe School Report. 

 

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that this bullying policy is reviewed annually with students. The Superintendent or his/her designee, in cooperation with other appropriate administrators, shall review this bullying policy every 3 years and recommend necessary revisions to the Board. 

 

This policy shall be accessible in every classroom.  The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within each school building and on the district web site, if available.

 

........ #1 Offense – Student/principal conference and/or other disciplinary action

........ #2 Offense – Student/parent/principal conference and/or other disciplinary action

........ #3 Offense – 1 to 3 days suspension; counseling within the school

........ #4 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension; counseling within the school

........ #5 Offense – 3 to 10 days suspension and referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

Transfer to another school building, classroom, or school bus may also be imposed if deemed necessary by the building administrator. 

 

L.      FAILURE TO BRING AN EXCUSE TO SCHOOL WITHIN 3 DAYS OF ABSENCE

 

1)      Such absences will be recorded as unexcused and/or illegal.  All work missed by a student is to be completed.  It will be the decision of the building administrator as to whether the student will receive credit for the completed work.

2)      In certain circumstances the building administrator may grant an extension of time for an excuse to be brought.

3)      If the situation regarding the “failure to bring excuses” becomes excessive, the building administrator may refer the student to the hearing officer for if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

M.     DEFACING OR DAMAGING SCHOOL PROPERTY OR PROPERTY OF ANOTHER

 

1 to 10 days suspension – Possible referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline because there has been intentional, negligent, or careless defacing, damaging, or desecration of property by a student.  In addition to the foregoing, the building administrator or hearing officer may impose upon the student the responsibility of reimbursing the owner for the cost of repair or replacement of the property damaged.

 

N.     UNAUTHORIZED OR IMPROPER USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF POLICY 10515

 

........ #1 Offense – Loss of driving privileges for 10 to 30 school days

........ #2 Offense – 1 day suspension + loss of driving privileges for 30 school days

........ #3 Offense – 3 days suspension + loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the school year

 

O.     BEHAVIOR ON SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION (MINOR OFFENSE)

 

Students must sit in assigned seats facing forward; student must follow driver’s instruction and must refrain from pushing, hitting, creating unreasonable noise or distractions, opening windows against the driver’s orders, placing hands or body out of window, harassment of persons outside the vehicle, or similar offenses that pose a hazard to the safety/welfare of other students, the driver, or persons outside the vehicle.

 

........ #1 Offense – Warning and parent will be notified

........ #2 Offense – 1 day suspension of riding privileges

........ #3 Offense – 3 day suspension of riding privileges

........ #4 Offense – 15 day suspension of riding privileges

........ #5 Offense – Suspension of riding privileges for the balance of the school year.  (A review of the case will take place after 30 school days and will include a meeting with the building administrator, parents, student, and driver.)**

 

P.      BEHAVIOR ON SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION (MAJOR OFFENSE)

 

Students shall refrain from fighting, damaging the vehicle, throwing objects out windows, opening any exit doors, or similar offenses that pose the threat of serious danger to the safety and welfare of students, the driver, or persons outside of the vehicle.

 

........ #1 Offense – Suspension of riding privileges for 3 to 30 days

........ #2 Offense – Suspension of riding privileges for a minimum of 30 days (A review of the case will take place after 10 school days and will include a meeting with the building administrator, parents, and driver.)**

........ #3 Offense – Suspension of riding privileges for the remainder of the school year  (A review of the case will take place after 30 school days and will include a meeting with the building administrator, parents, and driver.)**

 

Students will be held responsible for damages to any school bus.

 

**The review meeting will be an opportunity for student, parents, driver, and the building administrator to discuss the suspension.  If the review reveals that the student/parents have developed an understanding of acceptable behavior, reinstatement of bus riding privileges could result.  It will be the responsibility of the parent to contact their child’s building administrator to schedule the review meeting.

 

Q.     MISCELLANEOUS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

 

Any student who engages in inappropriate behavior, not otherwise specifically addressed in this code, including but not limited to self-destructive behavior, behavior that may be harmful to others or the property of others, or other behavior which negatively reflects the values of this discipline code or the philosophy, goals, and aims of the District, will be subject to suspension or other disciplinary action.  The discipline may include action by the building administrator as well as a possible referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

R.     TRANSFER STUDENT EXPELLED FOR AN ACT 26/WEAPONS OFFENSE           

 

Pursuant to 24 P.S. § 13-1317.2(e.1), a student who transfers to the District from a public or private school during a period of expulsion for an act or offense involving a weapon may be assigned to the District’s alternative education program, provided that the assignment may not exceed the period of expulsion. 

 

 

S.      CAUSING, ATTEMPTING TO CAUSE, THREATENING, OR PLANNING A MAJOR DISRUPTION

 

It is a violation of this Code to participate in, attempt, threaten, or plan any act which leads to, or has the reasonable potential of leading to, a major disruption of the school routine by interrupting school or a school-related activity, or by placing groups of students or school personnel in danger or distress.  Examples may include but are not limited to setting off, attempting to set off, threatening to set off, or planning to set off a fire alarm; making, attempting to make, threatening to make, or planning a bomb threat; setting fire, attempting to set fire, threatening to set fire, or planning to set fire to a building; and participating in, attempting, threatening, or planning any event that leads to or has the reasonable potential of leading to, the evacuation of a school building.

 

Any violation of this Section will result in a three (3) to ten (10) day suspension.  The student will be referred to the Hearing Officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.  For any student referred to the hearing officer, (i) expulsion from school shall be the most likely consequence in the event that a major disruption is attempted, planned, or threatened, but not actually caused; and or (ii) expulsion from school for a period of not less than one year shall be as the most likely consequence in the event that a major disruption is actually caused.  In considering whether an expulsion will be recommended or imposed, and, if so, the length, the building administrator and hearing officer are to consider, among other factors deemed relevant, the age of the student, the forethought, and the actual disruption to the school environment.

 

T.      INVASION OF PRIVACY

 

Students should refrain from unreasonable intrusions concerning the privacy of District employees, other students, or third parties.  Invasions of privacy can include but are not limited to casting another in a false light, creating unwarranted publicity about another, obtaining information about or images of another via inappropriate means, or tampering with information concerning another.  The discipline may include action by the building administrator as well as a possible referral to the hearing officer if expulsion is the recommended discipline.

 

Adoption Date         -   August 12, 2002           

Revision Dates         -   June 13, 2016

      -   May 11, 2015

      -   August 8, 2011

      -   June 29, 2009

      -  December 16, 2008

      -  November 12, 2007

      -  January 9, 2006

      -  June 13, 2005

Review Date             -    

 

 

 

 

Cross Reference       -     Policy 1420, Policy 10515

 

Legal

 

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 10620, titled - Student Search.

Goals :

Goal 3: The Warren County School District will work to maintain consistency in staffing, leadership, and governance while actively promoting district purpose.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of Directors approves the agreement with Bollinger Enterprises for community based instruction and vocational evaluation services during the 2016-2017 school year.

Goals :

Goal 1: The Warren County School District will continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on: a) Improved staff effectiveness; b) Improved student centered support and services; c) Improved curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves a contract to Keystone Electric in the amount of $16,900.00 for the Base Bid for the project known as the Youngsville Elementary/Middle School Fiber Backbone Project (WCSD #1603).

Goals :

Goal 2: The Warren County School District continues to implement the Master Facilities Plan including the renovation of Warren Area High School, Warren County Career Center and Youngsville High School; and regularly reviews and upgrades building systems to maintain the facilities at a level that prevents deferred maintenance and improves building security.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves a contract to ________________ in the amount of ________ for the Base Bid and Alternates ___________ for the project known as the Beaty-Warren Middle School Roof Replacement (WCSD #1602).

Goals :

Goal 2: The Warren County School District continues to implement the Master Facilities Plan including the renovation of Warren Area High School, Warren County Career Center and Youngsville High School; and regularly reviews and upgrades building systems to maintain the facilities at a level that prevents deferred maintenance and improves building security.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves a contract to Scobell for plumbing/HVAC in the amount of $25,365.00 and Blackhawk Neff, Inc. for electrical in the amount of $66,480.00 for the project known as the Anderson Building Emergency Generator project and HVAC. (WCSD #1606).

Goals :

Goal 2: The Warren County School District continues to implement the Master Facilities Plan including the renovation of Warren Area High School, Warren County Career Center and Youngsville High School; and regularly reviews and upgrades building systems to maintain the facilities at a level that prevents deferred maintenance and improves building security.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the attached Final Budget with a ___ mill increase for the 2016-2017 fiscal year as presented.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors adopts the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution with a ____ mill increase for the 2016-2017 fiscal year as presented.

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the 2016-2017 Annual Tax Levy and Resource Allocation Resolution with a ____ mill increase as presented

Goals :

Goal 4: The Warren County School District will 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 bases and school funding from the State.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Act 93 Certificated/Non-Certificated salary structure for the 2016-2017 school year, as presented.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Consent and Waiver prepared by the Knox Firm, as presented.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to fund one-half of the registration costs related to RAIDER Solo Engagement Training for local law enforcement officers. Up to four officers shall be covered than through the district's contribution, which shall not exceed $1,800.00.

 

• Link to RAIDER web page:  http://www.alicetraining.com/our-program/raider/
• Link to Bradford 5-day training outline:  http://www.cvent.com/events/raider-level-1-2-3-city-of-bradford-police-department-bradford-pa/event-summary-4346cf262a124bd0bb9caa198cebaf8c.aspx?Refid=00000