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.

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...

Communicate Clearly

• Promote open, honest and respectful dialogue among the board, staff, and community
• Encourage input and support for the district from the school community
• Protect confidentiality
• Honor the sanctity of executive session

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1. IU5 - Mr. Paul Mangione

2. PSBA Liaison - Mrs. Marcy Morgan

3. Career Center Advisory - Mrs. Marcy Morgan, Mr. Michael Zamborik

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eKidzCare will provide nursing care services to students in Warren County School District.

WCSD primary resource for staffing nursing care services for students will be a WCSD Certified School Nurse and/or Medical Assistant Aide.  Kelly Services will remain the secondary source to staff nursing services when WCSD Certified School Nurse or Medical Assistant Aide is unavailable.  WCSD will utilize eKidzCare as a tertiary support to staff nursing care services in the District.  All nursing care services are directed by active student medical plans and/or Nurse office staffing needs. 

The revision is removing the last sentence in the description: "A final exam is required, but may be administered as a performance assessment."  This change is also reflected on the last page to reference a Final Exam is not required.

00761  Child Development   (This course will replace 00777 Conception-Newborn and 00785 Infancy and Beyond)

00771  Baking Essentials (This is a new planned instruction.)

00774  Foods:  Prep and Techniques (This is revised.)

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This is a follow up agreement from the Applications2U data center project.  Terms of this contract cover support for specific hardware and software as they are brought into production.     

There is no funding commitment required for the support contract.

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The Warren Area High School project will require additional equipment to outfit each area with network switch gear, phones and wireless access points.  The switch gear, phones and wireless access points are priced at below COSTARS state contract pricing through OASystems.  Installation will be included.

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The Every Student Achieves Act (ESSA) provides all children and youth in foster care with core protections for school stability and school access through a statutory vehicle that is separate from the McKinney-Vento Act, and that outlines clear, distinct and appropriate responsibilities for both the education and child welfare agencies.  These amendments will remedy the significant challenges in implementing the McKinney-Vento Act for children and youth in foster care and build on the legislative foundation provided by the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act.

Every LEA must have in place a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a transportation plan between it and the County Children and Youth Agencies (CCYAs) by January 31, 2017, with provisions in place by December 10, 2016.

The MOUs should, at a minimum

(a) Identify the point of contact (POC) for foster placement decision-making in both the school entity and the CCYA

(b) Define a process and criteria for making a “best interest determination,” a process that would presumably involve the POCs from CCYA and both the school entity of origin and the school entity in which the foster parent resides and would require sharing records in the possession of the CCYA and the school entity of origin

(c) Establish timelines for the completion of this “best interest determination” and for the enrollment of the child in whichever school is identified as meeting the “best interest” of the child—presumably, in most cases, the school of origin.

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Upon purchase of the data center equipment, an escrow account was created through the terms of the lease for initial purchase of equipment.  This account needs to be closed by following the process listed in the attachments.

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A quorum for purposes of a regular meeting or special meeting shall be five (5) directors Board Members present at a meeting. A quorum for purposes of a Committee meeting shall be a majority of the Committee Members present at a meeting.  Any person who is permissibly participating electronically pursuant to Policy 2350 shall be deemed to be present for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.   No business shall be transacted at a meeting without a quorum, but the directors Board Members or Committee Members at such a meeting may adjourn to another time.

Adoption Date       -      September 13, 1999

Revision Date        -      February 13, 2016

Review Date          -     

Legal Reference     -      65 Pa.C.S.A. §701, et. seq

Cross Reference     -      Policy 2350

It is possible, under law for a Board Member to participate in Board Meetings without being physically present through the use of a telephone speakerphone, video conferencing, or other electronic device that permits the absent and present Board Members to hear and respond to each other.   Nevertheless, the Board believes that an absent member participating by electronic means is can be hindered in his or her interaction by the inability to review documents, observe presentations made to the Board and similar difficulties.  For these reasons the Board desires to limit the participation by Board Members at Board Meetings via electronic means.

No participation at regular meetings of the Board will be permitted inasmuch as these meetings are scheduled in advance and Board Members’ physical attendance can be reasonably expected.  The Board authorizes its members’ participation by electronic means at special meetings when a Member’s absence is necessary.  The Board regards a necessary absence as one due to travel required by the Member’s employer, family emergency, or travel plans made in advance which cannot be reasonably rearranged.

The Board authorizes its members’ participation by electronic means as follows: 

1.  At no more than two regular meetings per calendar year and only if  a Member’s absence is necessary.  

2. During no more than two nights per calendar year on which Committee meetings are held and only if a Member’s absence is necessary. 

3.  At any special meeting, but only if a Member’s absence is necessary. 

4.  During any executive session that is not held on the date of an advertised meeting, but only if a Member’s absence is necessary.

For purposes of this Policy:

1.  The Board regards a necessary absence as one due to a Member’s mandated work obligations or travel required by the Member’s employer, family emergency, or travel plans made in advance which cannot be reasonably rearranged. 

2.  The annual organizational meeting and the regular meeting that immediately follows shall be treated collectively as one regular meeting. 

3.  If a Member is permitted to participate in any meeting electronically, the Member shall also be permitted to participate in any executive session that occurs on the same day as the meeting.  If a Member is not permitted to participate in any meeting electronically, the Member shall also not be permitted to participate in any executive session that occurs on the same day as the meeting.

A member who desires to participate in a special meeting by electronic means shall notify the Board President or and  Superintendent at the time that the Member receives notice of the special meeting or executive session, or at least three (3) days in advance of the special meeting or executive session.  Upon receipt of said notification, the Board President shall determine whether electronic participation is permitted and advise the Member of the determination. 

In the event that the absent Member is unable to hear the comments of and speak to, or be heard by and spoken to by, all of those present at the special meeting, including members of the public, or in the event that electronic communications facilities are not reasonably available at the location of the special meeting or executive session, participation by electronic means shall not be authorized and the absent Member shall not be permitted to participate in that special meeting or executive session.

A Member participating by electronic means will be counted present for the meeting for purposes of a quorum, and may participate in all discussions, deliberations and votes of the Board as if physically present at the meeting.

Adoption Date       -      September 13, 1999

Revision Date        -      February 13, 2017

Review Date          -                 

Legal Reference      -      65 Pa.C.S.A. §701, et. seq.; Babac v. Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board, 613 A.2d 551 (Pa. 1992)

Cross Reference      -      Policy 2305, 2320, 2325, 2330, 2335, 2340

Definitions

“Homeless Student children and youths” is defined as a child or youth who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence, including the following conditions children and youth who:

                   1.    Are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing or economic hardship.

                   2.    Are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations.

      3.     Are living in emergency, transitional or domestic violence shelters.

      4.     Are abandoned in hospitals.

      5.     Awaiting foster care placement.

                   5.   Living in public or private places Have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodations for human beings.

                   6.     Are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, transportation bus or train stations or similar settings.

                   7.     Are living as migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are living  in conditions described in previous examples. in circumstances described above.

      9.     Living as run-away children.

      10.  Abandoned or forced out of homes by parents/guardians or caretakers.

      8.     Are Living as school-aged unwed mothers parents living in houses for unwed mothers school-aged parents if they have no other available living accommodations.

“School of Origin” is defined as the school the student child or youth attended when permanently housed or the school in which the student child or youth was last enrolled,

including preschool.  When the child or youth completes the final grade level served by the school of origin, the school of origin shall include the designated receiving school at the next grade level for all feeder schools.

“Enroll” or “enrollment” is defined as attending classes and participating fully in school activities.

“Unaccompanied youth” is defined as a homeless child or youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian.  This includes youth who have run away from home; been abandoned or forced out of home by a parent, guardian or other caretaker; or separated from a parent or guardian for any other reason.

Liaison

The Superintendent or his or her designee shall serve as the District Liaison for homeless children and families youths.  The District Liaison shall perform his or her duties and responsibilities in accordance with applicable law and shall outreach and coordinate with:

                    1.   Local service agencies and other entities that provide services to homeless children and youths and families.

                    2.   Other school districts on issues of prompt identification, records transfers,  and transportation, and other inter-district activities.

                    3.    State and local housing agencies responsible for comprehensive housing    affordability strategies.

                    4.  District staff responsible for the provision of services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

The District Liaison shall provide public notice of the educational rights of homeless students children and youths in locations frequented by parents/guardians of homeless children and youths, and unaccompanied youths, including such places as schools, family shelters, public libraries, and soup kitchens.  Such public notice is to be provided in a manner and form that is understandable to the parents/guardians of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths. 

The District Liaison shall also implement procedures for the purpose of ensuring that  homeless students children and youths have equal access to the same educational programs and services provided to other District students; ensuring that the District makes reasonable efforts to identify homeless children and youths within the District; encouraging the enrollment of homeless students children and youths;  eliminating existing barriers to their attendance and education; and ensuring that homeless students children and youths are not  discriminated against, segregated nor stigmatized based on their status as homeless.

The District’s liaison shall provide reliable, valid and comprehensive data to the Coordinator of Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) Program in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Enrollment of Homeless Students and Placement

To the extent feasible, and in accordance with the student's best interest, a homeless student shall continue to be enrolled in his/her school of origin while he or she remains homeless or until the end of the academic year in which he or she obtains permanent housing.  Parents/Guardians of a homeless student may request enrollment in a school in the attendance in which the student is actually living or other schools.  If a student is unaccompanied by a parent/guardian, the District liaison will consider the views of the student in determining where he or she will be enrolled.

The selected school shall immediately enroll the student and begin instruction, even if the student is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment pursuant to District Policy, such as previous academic records, medical records, proof of residence, or other documentation.  However, the District may require a parent/guardian to submit contact information. The District Liaison may also contact the previous school for oral confirmation of immunizations and to request records. 

Best Interest Determination:

In determining the best interest of a child or youth, the District shall:

            1.         Presume that keeping the child or youth in the school of origin is in the child’s or youth’s best interest, except when doing so is contrary to the request of the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth.   Parents/Guardians of homeless children and youths may request enrollment in a public school that nonhomeless children and youths who live in the same attendance area in which the homeless child or youth is actually living are eligible to attend.

            2.         Consider student-centered factors related to impact of mobility on achievement, education, health and safety, giving priority to the request of the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth.  As a part of this process, the factors to be considered include, but are not limited to, the student’s attachment to a school (including relationships with staff and peers); placement of the student’s siblings; the ability to meet the student’s educational needs; the history of, and effect of, past transfers; the impact that the duration of the commute (not to exceed 1 hour) will have on the student’s education and health; a school’s ability to provide the necessary services for a student with a disability under the IDEA, a student with disability under Section 504, a student identified as gifted, a student receiving language services, or a student eligible for Title I services. 

Placement:

When the selected school by the District is the school of origin, the District shall continue to enroll a homeless child or youth in his/her school of origin while he/she remains homeless and through the end of the academic year in which he/she obtains permanent housing.

Enrollment:

The selected school shall immediately enroll the student and begin instruction, even if:

            1.         The student is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment.

            2.         The application or enrollment deadline has passed during any period of homelessness.

The District may require a parent/guardian to submit contact information. The District’s liaison shall contact the school last attended by the child or youth to obtain relevant academic, immunization, or other records.

If the District is unable to determine the student's grade level due to missing or incomplete records, the District shall administer tests or utilize appropriate means to determine the student's placement assignment within the school..  Immunizations may be confirmed via oral confirmation between professionals with written confirmation to follow within thirty (30) days.

Services

Homeless children and youths shall be provided services comparable to those offered to other District students including, but not limited to, transportation services; school nutrition programs; vocational programs career and technical education; preschool programs; programs for students with limited English proficiency; and educational services for which students meet eligibility criteria, such as programs for disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and gifted and talented students.  and educational programs for which the student meets the eligibility criteria, such as:

      1.    Services provided under Title I or similar state or local programs.

      2.     Programs for English Language Learners.

      3.     Programs for students with disabilities.

      4.     Programs for gifted and talented students.

The District shall provide transportation for homeless students children and youths to their school of origin or the school they choose to attend within the District.  If the school of origin is outside District boundaries or homeless students children and youths live in another district but will attend their school of origin in this District, the school districts shall agree upon a method to apportion the responsibility and costs of the transportation.

School Selection Decision and Dispute Resolution

Any dispute concerning school selection or enrollment shall be filed in writing with the Superintendent.  If a dispute arises over school selection or enrollment, the student shall be immediately enrolled in the school in which enrollment is sought, pending resolution of the dispute in accordance with state and federal law.  The parents/guardians shall be provided with a written explanation of the District's decision, their right to appeal and the procedures to use for such appeal.

Relative to any eligibility, enrollment, or school selection decision, the District shall provide the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth with its written decision and explanation of the reasons for its decision.  The decision and explanation of the reasons for the decision shall be in a manner and form understandable to the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth and shall include information regarding the right to appeal.

If a dispute arises over an eligibility, enrollment or school selection decision:

            1.         The parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth shall be referred to the District’s liaison, who shall assist in the dispute resolution process.

            2.         The student shall be immediately enrolled in the school in which enrollment is sought, pending final resolution of the dispute, including all available appeals.

            3.         The District’s liaison shall issue a written decision of the dispute within twenty (20) business days of being notified of the dispute.  The decision shall contain an explanation of the reasons for the decision, shall be in a manner and form understandable to the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth, and shall include information regarding the right to appeal.

In addition to appealing the District’s written decision, a parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth may also file a complaint with the Coordinator of Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program.

Education records

Information about a homeless child’s or youth’s living situation shall be treated as a student education records subject to the protections of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and shall not be deemed to be directory information.

Training

The District’s liaison shall participate in professional development programs and other technical assistance activities offered by the Coordinator of Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program.  The District’s liaison shall arrange professional development programs for school staff, including office staff.

School personnel providing services to homeless children and youths, including school enrollment staff, shall receive professional development and support to:

            1.         Improve identification of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths;

            2.         Understand the rights of such children, including requirements for immediate enrollment and transportation; and

            3.         Heighten the awareness of, and capacity to respond to, the educational needs of such children.

Adoption Date         -     October 11, 2010

Revision Date          -     _____________, 2017

Review Date            -    

Legal Reference       -     22 Pa. Code §11.18

                                 -     42 U.S.C. §11431 et. seq.

                                 -     24 P.S. §1306

                                 -     22 Pa. Code §403.1

                                 -     20 U.S.C. §6301

                                 -     20 U.S.C. §1232g

                                 -     34 C.F.R. Part 99

                                 -     34 C.F.R. §299.19

                                 -     34 C.F.R. §200.30

                                 -     67 Fed. Reg. 10698

Cross Reference       -     Policy 5402, Policy 10102, Policy 10106, Policy 10107, Policy 10110, Policy 10615, Policy 10920,

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 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 the time necessarily spent going to or returning from school or school sponsored activities. Additionally, this policy may apply to conduct that does not occur 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 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  (unless a Stipulation of Discipline is recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board that does not impose an expulsion) shall be referred to the hearing officer for an expulsion hearing in accordance with Act 26. of 2005.  Act 26 generally provides that 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. 

K.2  HAZING

Any student that violates Policy 10960 (with respect to hazing) shall be subject to discipline that may include,  but is not limited to, suspension, referral to the Hearing Officer (if expulsion is the recommended discipline), or temporary or permanent removal from the sport (or other school sponsored activity) during which the hazing occurred.  Depending on the nature of the infraction, a student/parent/principal conference and/or counseling within the school may also be required. 

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, 2005

- January 9, 2006

- November 12, 2007

- December 16, 2008

- June 29, 2009

- August 8, 2011

- May 11, 2015

- June 13, 2016

- August 8, 2016

Review Date              -  January 9, 2017 

WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
WARREN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

RESOLUTION NO. 17-01-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

OF THE WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REASSIGNING ALL 5^TH GRADE

STUDENTS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE ATTENDED THE WARREN AREA

ELEMENTARY CENTER TO BEATY-WARREN MIDDLE SCHOOL  

            WHEREAS, the Board has determined that, due to overcrowding at Warren Area Elementary Center and the availability of space at Beaty-Warren Middle School, it is in the best interest of the Warren County School District and its students to reassign all 5^th Grade students that otherwise would have attended the Warren Area Elementary Center to Beaty-Warren Middle School.    

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of the Warren County School District that:

            1.         The Board of School Directors hereby reassigns all 5^th Grade students that otherwise would have attended Warren Area Elementary Center to Beaty-Warren Middle School,    

with said reassignment taking effect at the commencement of the 2017/2018 school year, continuing thereafter, and being contingent upon the attainment of any necessary approvals from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) pursuant to 22 Pa. Code §4.41, or otherwise.

            2.         The Board of School Directors authorizes and directs the Superintendent to obtain any necessary approvals from PDE relative to the reconfiguration on or before the pertinent deadlines established by PDE for any such approvals. 

            3.         All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions of this District which are not in accord with this Resolution are hereby repealed insofar as they affect this Resolution.

            Adopted as a Resolution of the Warren County School District this 9th day of January, 2017. 

ATTEST: (seal)                                               WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

                                                                        BY:                                                                

            Board Secretary                                                    Board President

Executive Summary

The Board of Directors recognizes the PDE letter dated December 22, 2016, which acknowledges receipt of the PlanCon Part K, "Project Refinancing" for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series A of 2015 to Refund General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2010 (Lease Number 102906).

Executive Summary

Executive Summary