Monday, September 12, 2016
Regular Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016, 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
6820 MARKET STREET, RUSSELL, PA 16345
www.wcsdpa.org
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1. Opening Activities
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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The mission of the Warren County School District is to educationally empower all students to think critically and solve problems through a rigorous curriculum that will provide them with the skills necessary to graduate and pursue a career of their interest.
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1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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Principles for Governance and Leadership
Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve. The actions taken by the Board ultimately have both short and long-term impact in the classroom. Therefore, school directors collectively and individually will...
Lead Responsibly
- Prepare for, attend and actively participate in board meetings
- Work together in a spirit of harmony, respect, and cooperation
- Participate in professional development, training and board retreats
- Collaborate with the Superintendent as the Team of 10
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1.6 Recognitions & Presentations
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1. SkillsUSA and FBLA - Alex Haase and Sheldon McMeans
2. Decker Transportation
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1.7 Public Comment
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.8 Agenda Adoption
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated September 12, 2016.
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1.9 Approval of Minutes - August 8, 2016
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated August 8, 2016.
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1.10 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - August 29, 2016
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated August 29, 2016.
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1.11 Financial Reports
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Financial Reports and authorizes the release of funds in payment of the listing of bills; further, that a copy as presented be submitted for audit.
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2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports & Information
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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1. IU5 - Mr. Paul Mangione
2. PSBA Liaison - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
3. Career Center Advisory - Mrs. Marcy Morgan, Mr. Michael Zamborik
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2.2 Important Dates
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
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Sept. 19, 2016
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5:00 p.m.
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Board Goal Setting
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Cable Hollow
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Sept. 26, 2016
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6:00 p.m.
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Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
Curriculum, Instruction, & Technology Committee
Physical Plant & Facilities Committee
Finance Committee
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Central Office - Russell
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Sept. 25, 2016
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1:00 p.m.
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Backpack Golf Tournament
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Conewango Valley Country Club
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Oct. 10, 2016
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7:00 p.m.
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Board Meeting
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Central Office - Russell
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2.3 PSBA Officer Candidates 2017
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the slate of PSBA officer candidates as listed and authorizes the Board Secretary to cast its votes as follows:
Public Content
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2.4 Announcements
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.1 General Comments - Mrs. Amy Stewart
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.2 Committee Reports
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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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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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
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4.2 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
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4.3 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
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4.4 Informational Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Informational Report.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
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4.5 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
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4.6 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.
Public Content
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
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4.7 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.
Public Content
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
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4.8 New Bus Drivers - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of new bus drivers.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
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4.9 RES Software Renewal - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Sep 12, 2016
Absolute Date :
Oct 10, 2016
Dollar Amount :
$24,000.30
Budget Source :
Technology Maintenance Account
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from RES Software for renewal of one year for $24,000.30.
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Executive Summary
A maintenance contract and licensing renewal is due for RES Software. RES Software is infrastructure software that allows the Technology Department to make changes to a centralized platform that manage software deployments, user personalization, computer policies effecting each user’s session and overall experience. This software is used in conjunction with Microsoft and Citrix’s platform of server technologies to deliver the applications, printers, files and access necessary for district operation.
The funding for this renewal of $24,000.30 is budgeted under the Technology maintenance account.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Affordable Care Act: Section 6055 and 6056 Employer Reporting - FIN Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement between the Warren County School District and The Reschini Group with respect to the Affordable Care Act Section 6055 and 6056 Employer Reporting agreement as attached.
Public Content
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7.2 Kades-Margolis and CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan Adoption Agreement, Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexible Spending Program Memorandum of Agreement and the Section 125 Plan Amendment with Kades Margolis and CBIZ as presented.
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7.3 Highmark, Inc. and Reschini Agency, Inc. Agreement
Meeting :
Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Agreement with Highmark Inc. and Reschini Agency, Inc., as presented.
Public Content
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7.4 Budget Transfer #1
Meeting :
Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
Dollar Amount :
$94,607.87
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $94,607.87.
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Executive Summary: This transfer is for a one year (temporary) transfer of funds to staff a Student Support Therapist at YEMS, who will provide behavioral consultation and social skills instruction in the full-time Autistic adn Emotional Support programs.
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7.5 Budget Transfer #2
Meeting :
Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
Dollar Amount :
$84,680.04
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $84,680.04.
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Executive Summary: This transfer is to reallocate funds from the ESL (English as a Second Language) program to a Medical Assistance Aide position and an Aid position.
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.2 Executive Session
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
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Sep 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities