Monday, April 10, 2017
Regular Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 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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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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The mission of the Warren County School District is to educationally empower all students to think critically and solve problems through a rigorous curriculum that will provide them with the skills necessary to graduate and pursue a career of their interest.
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1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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1. Opening Activities
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Principles for Governance and Leadership
Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve. The actions taken by the Board ultimately have both short and long-term impact in the classroom. Therefore, school directors collectively and individually will...
Govern Effectively
- Adhere to an established set of rules and procedures for board operations
- Develop, adopt, revise and review policy
- Align decisions to policy
- Differentiate between governance and management, delegating management tasks to administration
- Allocate finances and resources
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws
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1.6 Recognitions & Presentations
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Public Content
1. STEM K-NEX Competition - Mr. Weber/Mr. Fedak
2. Laura Demers - Mrs. Rhonda Decker
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1.7 Public Comment
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.8 Agenda Adoption
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated April 10, 2017.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated April 10, 2017.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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1.9 Approval of Minutes - March 13, 2017
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.10 Financial Reports
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Apr 10, 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: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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1.11 Hearing Officer Report
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated April 10, 2017, Case Letters D & E.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated April 10, 2017, Case Letters D & E.
Motion by John Werner, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports & Information
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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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
4. NSBA Conference - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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2.2 Important Dates
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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April 18, 2017 |
6:00 p.m. |
Special Meeting - Budget Work Session
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Central Office - Russell |
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April 19, 2017 |
10:00 a.m. |
Board Visitation |
Eisenhower MHS/ES |
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April 24, 2017 |
6:00 p.m. |
Curriculum, Instruction, & Technology Committee
Physical Plant & Facilities Committee
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Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
Finance Committee
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Central Office - Russell |
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May 8, 2017
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7:00 p.m. |
Board Meeting |
Central Office - Russell |
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May 17, 2017 |
10:30 a.m. |
Board Visitation
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Sheffield Area MHS/ES |
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May 24, 2017
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6:00 p.m. |
Diploma Program Graduation |
Interfaith Chapel - WSH |
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2.3 Appointment of PSBA Voting Delegates
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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2.4 Graduation Participation - 2017
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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2.5 Announcements
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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Apr 10, 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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Apr 10, 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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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Apr 10, 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 Consent Agenda
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Apr 10, 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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.2 Budget Transfer $4,458.00 - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$4,458.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $4,458.00.
Public Content
Executive Summary: This transfer is to reallocate funds from Guidance Software to Secondary Library Software in order to clear a negative balance.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.3 Budget Transfer $8,462.79 - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$8,462.79
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $8,462.79.
Public Content
Executive Summary: This transfer is to reclass Title I budget line items in order to expense amounts to the proper accounts.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.4 Budget Transfer - $2,600 - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$2,600.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amouth of $2,600.00
Public Content
Executive Summary: This transfer is to reallocate the budget line items in order to align with expenses.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.5 Budget Transfer - Title IIA - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount $15,970.26.
Public Content
Executive Summary: This transfer is to reclass Title IIA budget line items in order to expense amounts to the proper accounts.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.6 Budget Transfer - WCCC - FIN Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$8,491.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget transfer in the amount of $8,491.00.
Public Content
Executive Summary: This transfer is to cover the cost of the purchase of a convection oven.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.7 Governmental Accounting Standards Board - GASB No. 45 and 75 - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Mockenhaupt Benefits Group to calculate the Post-Employment Benefits Liability per the requirements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncement No. 45 and No. 75 for the school year ending July 1, 2016.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.8 Depository - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors, based on KeyBank's acquisition of the Board approved depository First Niagara Bank, approves the attached Resolution approving KeyBank as a depository for District funds, retroactive to March 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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.9 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.10 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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4.11 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.12 Affiliation Agreement with Western Governors University - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Affiliation Agreement with Western Governors University.
Public Content
The affiliation agreement has been reviewed by our Solicitor.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.13 New Bus Drivers - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of new bus drivers.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.14 Athletic Supplemental Contracts
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.
Public Content
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.15 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Apr 10, 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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.16 Recycling Agreement with Warren County - PPF - Mr. Arthur Stewart
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached License Agreement as presented.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.17 Planned Instruction Revision - Building Construction Occupations - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$11,500.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Building Construction Occupations Technology 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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.18 Smart Technologies Software Licensing Renewal - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Apr 10, 2017
Absolute Date :
Apr 10, 2017
Dollar Amount :
$35,910.00
Budget Source :
Technology Maintenance Account
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from Whitlock for $35,910 to renew Smart Technologies software that is used with the various Smart Boards and Smart Televisions across the district, the license agreement extends through June of 2019.
Public Content
Executive Summary
The District uses Smart Technologies equipment across the district. This purchase encompasses the software and hardware licensing required to operate the Smart Boards, Smart TV’s and associate Smart products across the district.
The term of this renewal extends through June of 2019.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.19 IU5 Agreement - Title I Services at St. Joseph 2016-2017 School Year - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$15,006.53
Budget Source :
Title I Services
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revised Letter of Agreement with IU5 to provide Title I services to qualified students of St. Joseph School for the 2016-2017 school year.
Public Content
Original agreement was approved at the July 25, 2016 Special Board Meeting. Amount of the original agreement was $16,037.85. PDE reduced the Title I allocation. This agreement is for $15,006.53. The first payment of $7,481.08 has already been paid. The final amount due is $7,525.45 and will be processed through:
01-1500-800-00-00-085 / 322 ($6,513.52)
01-2280-800-00-00-085 / 329 ($792.15)
01-3390-800-00-00-085 / 610 ($219.78)
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.20 GradPoint Licensing - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the addendum to the Connections Education LLC GradPoint Licensing agreement with the Warren County School District as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary
This expands the relationship between Pearson OBL and WCSD and allows all districts across Pennsylvania to access GradPoint under the terms of the existing agreement approved August 29, 2016.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.21 GRANT: Support for Warren County Career Student Competitions
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 27, 2117
Dollar Amount :
$13,380.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit a grant request to the Community Foundation for Warren County requesting financial assistance to support state-level competition expenses for Warren County Career Center students.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.22 GRANT: Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Grant for Warren County Career Center
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Dollar Amount :
$12,055.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an EITC request in the amount of $12,055 to the Warren-Forest Higher Education Council for funding of dual enrollment opportunities and program of study software at the Warren County Career Center.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.23 GRANT: Tom Ridge Environmental center (TREC) Grant
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to work with interested teachers to submit Tom Ridge Environmental Center grants for qualified field trip proposals.
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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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
4.24 GRANT: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Cohort 7 Extension
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Absolute Date :
Mar 27, 2017
Dollar Amount :
$399,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1192-800-11-00-432
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the administration submits an application in the amount of $399,000 as an extension of the existing Cohort 7 of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, offering an after school program for students in grades 2-5 in each of the WCSD attendance areas.
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Please see attachment, which has been revised since the CIT meeting to include a Year 5 extension for Cohort 7. The Year 5 option for extension was released after the CIT meeting.
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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
Subject :
7.1 Policy Number 9755, titled - Grading and Reporting System - Course Challenge - Second Reading
Meeting :
Apr 10, 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 second reading.
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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 second reading.
Motion by John Werner, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
7.2 Planned Instruction Textbook Revision - Accounting 00900 AM & 00950 PM
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revision to the textbook information in the Accounting Planned Instruction.
Public Content
The Accounting Planned Instruction was approved at the March Board meeting. It is being presented again to correct ISBN numbers that were previously noted. The fiscal information was previously approved and remains unchanged.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the revision to the textbook information in the Accounting Planned Instruction.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by John Werner.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
7.3 Wilson Language Training Agreement for Fundations 18/19
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Wilson Language Training Professional Learning Service Agreement per the attached document.
Public Content
The Board approved the purchase of textbook materials and professional development training at the Board meeting on April 11, 2016. The item was originally presented, and approved, for a purchase of materials and three years of professional development. The back-up materials are attached. The purchase order and payments have already been processed.
Wilson has requested that an Agreement be executed for each year. This agreement document is for the 17/18 school year. No new monies or requests for purchase are needed.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Wilson Language Training Professional Learning Service Agreement per the attached document.
Motion by John Werner, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.1 Public Comment
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Apr 10, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities