Monday, March 13, 2017
Regular Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017, 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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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.4 Elect Secretary Pro Tem
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors appoints Melissa McLean secretary pro tempore for the March 13, 2017, board meeting.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors appoints Melissa McLean secretary pro tempore for the March 13, 2017, board meeting.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
1.5 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Public Content
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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1.6 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Public Content
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...
Advocate Earnestly
- Promote public education as the keystone of democracy
- Engage the community by seeking input, building support networks, and generating action
- Champion public education by engaging members of local, state and federal legislative bodies
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1.7 Recognitions & Presentations
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.8 Public Comment
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.9 Agenda Adoption
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated March 13, 2017.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated March 13, 2017, with the exception of the Hearing Officer's Report which is to be moved to item 4.2.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
1.10 Approval of Minutes - February 13, 2017
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated February 13, 2017.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated February 13, 2017.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik
Not Present at Vote: Donna Zariczny
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1.11 Financial Reports
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Mar 13, 2017 - 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.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
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.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik
Not Present at Vote: Donna Zariczny
Subject :
1.12 Hearing Officer Report
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated March 13, 2017, Case Letter C.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated March 13, 2017, Case Letter C as amended.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports & Information
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
Public Content
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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2.2 Important Dates
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
Public Content
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BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
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March 15, 2017
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6:00 p.m.
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High School Reform Committee Meeting
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Central Office - Russell
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March 23-27, 2017
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National School Boards Association – 77th Annual Conference
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Denver, CO
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March 27, 2017
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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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April 10, 2017
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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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April 19, 2017
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7:00 p.m.
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Board Visitation
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Eisenhower ES/MHS
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2.3 Announcements
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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Mar 13, 2017 - 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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Mar 13, 2017 - 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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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.1 Executive Session
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Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.2 Consent Agenda
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Mar 13, 2017 - 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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.3 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.4 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.5 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.6 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.7 WCCC Job Survey Proposal - PPF - Mr. Arthur Stewart
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a motion to enter into an agreement with Thomas & Williamson, of Pittsburgh, PA, for a Market Research, and Survey Solicitation and Evaluation (Option A and Option B) as enumerated in Proposal Fee, Detailed Breakdown dated February 27, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $8,900.00. The results of the Research and Surveys will be presented to the Board of School Directors at the Board meeting scheduled for June 2017.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.8 Budget Transfer $7,316.26 - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$7,316.26
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $7,316.26.
Public Content
Executive Summary: This transfer is to properly reclass medical invoices between employee and student physicals.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.9 Budget Transfer $1,878,203.75 - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$1,878,203.75
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfers in the amount of $1,878,203.75.
Public Content
Executive Summary: The transfer will adjust positions that have changed since the original budget.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.10 Budget Transfer $34,734.16 - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$34,734.16
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $34,734.16.
Public Content
Executive Summary: This transfer is to properly reclass 21st Century expense line items to match approved PDE budget.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.11 Wilson Language Training (WLT) - PD for Just Words / Quote PDQ0001923 - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$11,125.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement with Wilson Language Training for professional development services per the attached proposal.
Public Content
Just Words Introductory Workshop $3,900.00
Just Words Coaching Day 6,800.00
Just Words Facilitator Certification 425.00
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.12 READ 180 Universal National Edition - Stages A, B & C - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$179,622.50
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of Read 180 Universal National Edition in the amount of $179,622.50 per the attached proposal.
Public Content
Stage A: 60, Stage B: 180, Stage C: 120 Licenses
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.13 Staff Development for Educators (SDE) Agreement for On-Site Trainer Aug. 30-31, 2017 - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$10,600.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Professional Development Agreement for on-site staff development training with Dan St. Romain on August 30-31, 2017.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.14 Planned Instruction Revision - Accounting 00900 AM & 00950 PM - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$12,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Accounting Planned Instruction including updates to the textbook information.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.15 Administrative Assisting Planned Instruction - 00930 AM and 00980 PM - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$26,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Administrative Assisting Planned Instruction including the textbook information.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.16 Planned Instruction Revision - Protective Services 00915 AM and 00965 PM - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revision to the Protective Services Planned Instruction including updates to the textbook information.
Public Content
No costs associated with textbook information updates.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.17 Planned Instruction Revision - Computer Maintenance and Administration 00925 AM and 00975 PM - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revision to the Computer Maintenance and Administration Planned Instruction.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.18 Planned Instruction Revision - Welding Technology 00910 AM and 00960 PM - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$5,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revision to the Welding Technology Planned Instruction including textbook information.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.19 GRANT: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Funding - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Mar 13, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 13, 2017
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to assist the building administrators at Youngsville Elementary Middle School in securing funding to aid in establishing a Dolly Parton Imagination Library program for the area.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.20 System 44 Next Generation Middle & High School Curriculum purchase - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$93,781.00
Budget Source :
Rural and Low Income Schools Grant & 01-1290-112/329
Recommended Action :
The Board of Directors approves the System 44 Next Generation Middle & High School Curriculum purchase, as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary - Initial implementation of the WCSD MTSS (ELA) program occurred in grades four thru five during school year 2016-2017.
Implementation of Tier III in grades 6th-12th requires curricular resources to support individualized learning. System 44 (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) is recommended as the supplemental curriculum to support instruction and learning opportunities for special education students receiving MTSS Tier III instructional interventions. System 44 integrates seamlessly in the READ 180 Next Generation classroom, with educators providing differentiated instruction for System 44 students during the Small-Group Rotations. MTSS tier III ELA instruction will be implemented in 2017-2018.
The WCSD's recent $93,781.00 Rural and Low Income School Grant award will be used to purchase the System 44 curriculum.
| Rural and Low Income Schools Grant |
| Special Education Department |
| 2016-2017 |
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Total Costs |
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RLIS Grant $ |
BUN |
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LEA Funding |
BUN |
| S44 Middle School Materials |
$ 40,015.00 |
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$ 40,015.00 |
01-1110-800-00-00-080/435 |
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$ - |
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| S44 High School Materials |
$ 47,496.49 |
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$ 47,496.49 |
01-1110-800-00-00-080/435 |
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$ - |
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| S44 Consumables |
$ 5,610.09 |
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$ 5,610.09 |
01-1110-800-00-00-080/610 |
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$ - |
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| S44 Coaching Day (on-site training) |
$ 2,650.00 |
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$ 659.42 |
01-1110-800-00-00-080/324 |
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$ 1,990.58 |
01-1290-112/329 |
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$ 95,771.58 |
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$ 93,781.00 |
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$ 1,990.58 |
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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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.21 System 44 Next Generation Supplemental Curriculum Resource Purchase - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$14,088.75
Budget Source :
01-1290-112/640
Recommended Action :
The Board of Directors approves the System 44 Next Generation Supplemental Curriculum Resource Purchase, as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary - Initial implementation of the WCSD MTSS (ELA) program occurred in 2016-2017. The System 44 (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) request as presented is recommended to complete the S44 Special Education Program elementary curriculum resource needs.ial implementation of the WCSD MTSS (ELA) program occurred in 2016-2017. The System 44 (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) request as presented is recommended to complete the S44 Special Education Program elementary curriculum resource needs.Initial implementation of the WCSD MTSS (ELA) program occurred in 2016-2017. The System 44 (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) request as presented is recommended to complete the S44 Special Education Program elementary curriculum resource needs.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.22 iPad Purchase - Special Education Programming - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$28,318.00
Budget Source :
01-1290-173/750 & 01-1290-112/750
Recommended Action :
The Board of Directors approves the iPad Purchase (Special Education Programming), as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary - The iPad purchase promotes opportunities students receiving Autistic, Emotional Disturbance and/or Life Skills Programming services to engage in one-to-one intensive, individualized instruction and skills practice.
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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.23 Smart Board Replacement Purchase - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Mar 13, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 13, 2017
Dollar Amount :
$213,304.00
Budget Source :
Technology Maintenance Account
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from Whitlock under the COSTARS state contract for equipment and installation for 82 Smart Boards and associated accessories for the amount of $213,304.00.
Public Content
Executive Summary
The District has budgeted for a replacement of Smart Boards in classrooms across the district. Whitlock has provided a quote for covering installation and equipment below the COSTARS state contract pricing.
Whitlock is a registered COSTARS vendor for all equipment and installation services.
The Smart Board Replacement Project is a budgeted expense and will be covered through 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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.24 Internet Consortium with IU5- ERATE - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Mar 13, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 13, 2017
Dollar Amount :
$36,890.16
Budget Source :
Technology Communications Account
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract from IU5 to procure Internet Access services, RWAN connectivity and PAIU.net access for a term of 3 years, billed monthly at $3074.18 from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 (per solicitor review).
Public Content
Executive Summary
The District worked with the IU5 to procure internet services through consortium pricing. IU5 conformed to eRate procedure and publically bid the consortium for all IU5 member districts.
The IU5 reviewed quotes with each district, allowing the lowest cost bidder to be the award winner for each district. The winning bidder for the Warren County School District was Zito Media Communications, they presented a 3-year term for the total contract price of $36,890.16. This contract will be billed monthly at the rate of $3074.18 per month, which also includes RWAN transport of 10 gbps, and PAIU.net access.
This affords the district a savings of $25,800 yearly over the old internet contract. The eRate program is projected to reimburse the district at the rate of 80% of the total cost of $36,890.16.
Funding for the Internet Services Contract will be taken from the Technology Communications 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
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Subject :
5.1 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Type :
Action (Removed for Separate Action)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with removal of Item 4.7.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by John Werner.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Abstain: Marcy Morgan
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
Subject :
7.1 Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Budget 2017-2018
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2017-2018 Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Budget as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2017-2018 Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Budget as presented.
Motion by John Werner, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
7.2 Policy Number 9755, titled - Grading and Reporting System - Course Challenge - First Reading
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves changes to Policy Number 9755, titled - Grading and Reporting System - Course Challenge on first reading.
Public Content
9755 Grading and Reporting System – Course Challenge
A. Students in grades 9-12 may challenge a course; i.e., they may request to be assessed in the content and standards of the course in order to receive credit and a grade and not enroll in the course.
B. The Superintendent or his designees will establish the methods of assessment for course challenges. Assessment is based on the Planned Instruction’s “Standards Addressed”. Students will not be permitted to challenge a core course that has been utilized as a prerequisite for a course the student is currently enrolled in or previously completed. Core courses are identified as mandatory core classes offered in the area of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
C. A student must have at least an 84% grade to successfully challenge a course.
D. A grade from a successfully challenged course will count toward G.P.A. and academic recognitions.
E. The Superintendent or his designee will develop an administrative procedure.
Adoption - September 13, 1999
Revision Date - October 25, 2004; December 9, 2004; April 10, 2017
Review Date -
Legal Reference -
Cross Reference -
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves changes to Policy Number 9755, titled - Grading and Reporting System - Course Challenge on first reading.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
7.3 Warren Area High School/Eisenhower High School Cooperative Agreement - Tennis
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cooperative Agreement between Warren Area High School and Eisenhower Middle/High School for the sport of Tennis.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cooperative Agreement between Warren Area High School and Eisenhower Middle/High School for the sport of Tennis.
Motion by John Werner, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
7.4 Repository Sales
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves five repository sales as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves five repository sales as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
7.5 Planned Instruction Revision - Multimedia Marketing Design 00912 AM & 00962 PM - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Dollar Amount :
$23,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Multimedia Marketing Design Planned Instructions including updates to the textbook information.
Public Content
Added Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book to the list of textbook materials and increased the dollar amount by $3,000 from what was presented at CIT.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Multimedia Marketing Design Planned Instructions including updates to the textbook information.
Motion by John Werner, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
7.6 Youngsville Football Program
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves one of the following options for Youngsville High School Football program for the 2017-2018 school year: Option A - Allow Varsity with district imposed safety measures; Option B - Limit to Junior Varsity with district imposed safety measures; or Option C - Cooperative Agreement with Warren Area High School.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves one of the following options for Youngsville High School Football program for the 2017-2018 school year: Option A - Allow Varsity with district imposed safety measures and a one year probationary period.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Failed
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Marcy Morgan, Michael Zamborik
No: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Donna Zariczny
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.1 Public Comment
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Mar 13, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities