Monday, December 4, 2017
Regular Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017, Following Organization Meeting
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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1. Opening Activities
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1. Opening Activities
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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Dec 4, 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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1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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Principles for Governance and Leadership
Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve. The actions taken by the Board ultimately have both short and long-term impact in the classroom. Therefore, school directors collectively and individually will...
Lead Responsibly
- Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in board meetings
- Work together in a spirit of harmony, respect, and cooperation
- Participate in professional development, training, and board retreats
- Collaborate with the Superintendent as the Team of 10
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1.6 Recognitions & Presentations
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Public Content
1. Lynn Schultz - Presenter at National Middle School Conference
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1.7 Public Comment
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.8 Agenda Adoption
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated December 4, 2017.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated December 4, 2017.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
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1.9 Approval of Minutes - November 6, 2017
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated November 6, 2017.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated November 6, 2017.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
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1.10 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2017
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated November 20, 2017.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated November 20, 2017.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
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1.11 Financial Reports
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Dec 4, 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 Michael Zamborik, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
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1.12 Hearing Officer Report
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated December 4, 2017, Case Letter D.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated December 4, 2017, Case Letter D.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Mary Passinger
Abstain: Jeffrey Labesky
2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports & Information
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Dec 4, 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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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
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December 18, 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
(Pending approval at the
Organization Meeting)
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Central Office
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December 13, 2017
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10:30 a.m.
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Board Visitation
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Western Attendance Area
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January 8, 2017 |
7:00 p.m. |
Board Meeting
(Pending approval at the
Organization Meeting)
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Central Office |
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2.3 Board Member Education Sessions
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
Public Content
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2.4 Announcements
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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An executive session was held following the Finance Committee meeting on November 20, 2017, at 9:52 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.
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Dec 4, 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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Dec 4, 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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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Dec 4, 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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Dec 4, 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.2 Reading Foundations 6 Planned Instruction - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
The Board of Directors approves the Reading Foundations 6 Planned Instruction, as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary
The Special Education department in collaboration with the Supervisor of Curriculum revised the Reading Foundations 6 planned instruction to reflect that a "grade/mark" will be provided. The Board of Education initially approved the planned instruction on September 1, 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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.3 Reading Foundations 7 Planned Instruction - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
The Board of Directors approves the Reading Foundations 7 Planned Instruction, as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary
The Special Education department in collaboration with the Supervisor of Curriculum revised the Reading Foundations 7 planned instruction to reflect that a "grade/mark" will be provided. The Board of Education initially approved the planned instruction on September 1, 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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.4 Reading Foundations 8 Planned Instruction - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
The Board of Directors approves the Reading Foundations 8 Planned Instruction, as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary
The Special Education department in collaboration with the Supervisor of Curriculum revised the Reading Foundations 8 planned instruction to reflect that a "grade/mark" will be provided. The Board of Education initially approved the planned instruction on September 1, 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.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.5 Social Skills I Planned Instruction Revision - CIT - John Werner
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Social Skills I Planned Instruction Revision, 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.6 Social Skills II Planned Instruction Revision - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Social Skills II Planned Instruction Revision, 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.7 GRANT: Rural Low Income Schools Grant - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Nov 20, 2017
Absolute Date :
Feb 02, 2018
Dollar Amount :
$75,971.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-800-00-00-080
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for funding through the Rural and Low-Income School Program, for activities determined most appropriate and necessary by the administration.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.8 GRANT: Supplemental Equipment Grant - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Nov 20, 2017
Absolute Date :
Nov 20, 2017
Dollar Amount :
$32,414.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to assist the staff of the Warren County Career Center in pursuing funding for equipment via the Supplemental Equipment Grant offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.9 Northern Allegheny Outdoor Women's Association Grant - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Nov 20, 2017
Absolute Date :
Dec 21, 2017
Budget Source :
01-1490-00000-00-079
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to assist interested teachers in submitting grant applications to the Northern Allegheny Outdoor Womenโs Association for eligible projects.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.10 GRANT: School-Based Behavioral Health Grant to Expand School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) - CIT - Mr. John Werner
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Nov 20, 2017
Absolute Date :
Nov 20, 2017
Dollar Amount :
$12,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit an application of up to $12,000 to the School-Based Behavioral Health Grant, with the intent of implementing school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (SWPBIS) at such schools as determined to be appropriate to the grant guidelines and funding amount.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.11 WCCBI Community Profile Directory - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Budget Source :
01-2310-000-00-00-000 540
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract for an half-page ad for inclusion in the WCCBI Community Directory 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.12 Budget Transfer - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $100,000.00.
Public Content
Executive Summary: This transfer is to reallocate tuition reimbursement funds into the proper accounts. Will then match PDE official Chart of Accounts coding.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.13 Budget Adjustment - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$10,608.69
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the resolution and budget adjustment in the amount of $10,608.69 as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary: Access 17-18 revenue budget of $138,386.00. Actual revenue received $148,994.69. Budget Adjustment of $10,608.69 additional revenue. Additional expenses of $10,608.69 to be budgeted.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.14 Buzz Felix of Felix & Gloekler to Present 2017 Audit - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors accepts the Audit Report as submitted by Felix & Gloekler, P.C., for the year ended June 30, 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.15 Food Service Equipment Grant - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Food Service Equipment Grant application, 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.16 Fraud Check Software - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-000/752
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to purchase and install the Fraud Check software for use in meeting Uniform Grant Guidance requirements for federal grant awards.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.17 Facility Rental Rates 2018 - PPF - Mr. Arthur Stewart
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the facility rental fee schedule for the 2018 calendar year 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.18 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report as presented.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.19 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report as presented.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.20 Informational Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Informational Report as presented.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.21 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report as presented.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.22 New Bus Drivers - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Dec 4, 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 as presented.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.23 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.24 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts 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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.25 Affiliation Agreement - Mansfield University - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the affiliation agreement between the Warren County School District and Mansfield University as presented.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
4.26 Affiliation Agreement - Mercyhurst College - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the affiliation agreement between the Warren County School District and Mercyhurst College as presented.
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 Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
Subject :
7.1 Policy 9732, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2011 and Beyond - First Reading
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to the title of Policy 9732, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2011 and Beyond to "Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2011 Through 2018" as presented.
Public Content
9732 Graduation Requirements – Graduating Class of 2011 and Beyond Through 2018
It shall be the policy of the Board to acknowledge each student's successful completion of the instructional program appropriate to the student's interest and needs by the awarding of a diploma.
The Board shall award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in this District who meets the requirements of graduation established by this Board. The listed requirements become effective with students entering ninth grade.
Any student graduating from the District is required to satisfactorily complete a minimum of 27.00 credits in grades 9-10-11-12 for a high school diploma. A breakdown of the credits is as follows:
Credit Requirements for Grades 9 through 12
English 4.0 credits
Math 3.0 credits
Science 4.0 credits
Social Studies 4.0 credits
Phys. Ed. 1.0 credit
Health .5 credit
Computer Technology .5 credit
Technology Education .5 credit
Electives** 9.5 credits
27.00 Total Credits for Graduation
* It is recommended for any student that is considering post-secondary education to include as elective selections at least two consecutive years of a World Language Course.
In order to graduate from the District, the student must meet State assessment requirements.
Students receiving educational services pursuant to a Gifted Individualized Educational Program (GIEP) under Chapter 16 of the State Board of Education regulations may receive modified and/or accelerated course instruction, scheduled concurrent college course instruction, as well as other individualized instruction. Gifted students may accelerate through the curriculum, may not follow a traditional grade sequence, and may graduate ahead of their class. Graduation requirements as provided herein may be modified for gifted students in the GIEP on an individual student basis. Where a student's GIEP provides modification to the graduation requirements of this policy, the student's GIEP shall control; provided, however, that all gifted students shall complete the required number of graduation credits, or their equivalent, for graduation.
“… Children with disabilities who satisfactorily complete a special education program developed by an Individualized Education Program team under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and this part shall be granted and issued a regular high school diploma by the …” District.
The Superintendent or his/her designee is authorized to develop procedures for implementation of this policy.
Adoption Date - April 8, 2002
Revision Date - January 12, 2004
- July 16, 2007
- October 8, 2012 (Revision rescinded January 14, 2013)
- January 14, 2013 (Re-adopted July 16, 2007 revision after rescission of October 8, 2012 revision)
- April 8, 2013
- August 8, 2016
- January 8, 2018
Review Date -
Legal Reference - 22 Pa. Code, Chapter 4 – Academic Standards and Assessment
- Chapter 12 – February 2006
Cross Reference - Policy 9190
Subject :
7.2 Policy Number 9734, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2019 and Beyond - First Reading
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy 9734, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2019 and Beyond as presented.
Public Content
It shall be the policy of the Board to acknowledge each student's successful completion of the instructional program appropriate to the student's interest and needs by the awarding of a diploma.
The Board shall award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in this District who meets the requirements of graduation established by this Board. The listed requirements become effective with students entering ninth grade.
Any student graduating from the District is required to satisfactorily complete a minimum of 27.00 24.00 credits in grades 9-10-11-12 for a high school diploma. A breakdown of the credits is as follows:
Credit Requirements for Grades 9 through 12 (Excludes Career Center Students)
English 4.0 credits
Math 3.0 credits or 4 credits
Science 4.0 credits or 3 credits
Social Studies 4.0 credits
Phys. Ed. 1.0 credit
Health .5 credit
Computer Technology .5 credit
Technology Education .5 credit
Electives** 9.5 7.0 credits
27.00 24.00 Total Credits for Graduation
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CREDIT REQUIREMENTS SEQUENCING FOR GRADUATION
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|
Class of 2019
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Class of 2020
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Class of 2021
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Class of 2022 and Beyond
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26 credits
|
25 credits
|
24 credits
|
24 credits
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|
English
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4.0
|
English
|
4.0
|
English
|
4.0
|
English
|
4.0
|
|
Math
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Math
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Math
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Math
|
4.0 or 3.0
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|
Science
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Science
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Science
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Science
|
4.0 or 3.0
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|
Social Studies
|
4.0
|
Social Studies
|
4.0
|
Social Studies
|
4.0
|
Social Studies
|
4.0
|
|
Physical Education
|
1.0
|
Physical Education
|
1.0
|
Physical Education
|
1.0
|
Physical
Education
|
1.0
|
|
Health
|
0.5
|
Health
|
0.5
|
Health
|
0.5
|
Health
|
0.5
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CREDIT REQUIREMENTS SEQUENCING FOR GRADUATION (continued)
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Class of 2019
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Class of 2020
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Class of 2021
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Class of 2022 and Beyond
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26 credits
|
25 credits
|
24 credits
|
24 credits
|
|
Computer Technology
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0.5
|
Computer
Technology
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0.5
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Computer
Technology
|
0.5
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Computer Technology
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0.5
|
|
Technology Education
|
0.5
|
Technology
Education
|
0.5
|
Technology
Education
|
0.5
|
|
|
|
Electives
|
8.5
|
Electives
|
8.5
|
Electives
|
7.5
|
Electives
|
8.0
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Credit Requirements for Grades 9 through 12 (Career Center Students from all attendance areas)
English 4.0 credits
Math 4.0 3.0 credits
Science 4.0 3.0 credits
Social Studies 4.0 3.0 credits
Phys. Ed. 1.0 credit
Health .5 credit
Computer Technology .5 credit
Technology Education .5 credit
Electives** 9.5 8.0 credits
27.00 24.00 Total Credits for Graduation
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CREDIT REQUIREMENTS SEQUENCING FOR GRADUATION
|
|
Class of 2019
|
Class of 2020
|
Class of 2021
|
Class of 2022 and Beyond
|
|
26 credits
|
25 credits
|
24 credits
|
24 credits
|
|
English
|
4.0
|
English
|
4.0
|
English
|
4.0
|
English
|
4.0
|
|
Math
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Math
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Math
|
3.0
|
Math
|
3.0
|
|
Science
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Science
|
4.0
or
3.0
|
Science
|
3.0
|
Science
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3.0
|
|
Social Studies
|
4.0
|
Social Studies
|
3.0
|
Social Studies
|
3.0
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Social Studies
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3.0
|
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Physical Education
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1.0
|
Physical Education
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1.0
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Physical Education
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1.0
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Physical Education
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1.0
|
|
Health
|
0.5
|
Health
|
0.5
|
Health
|
0.5
|
Health
|
0.5
|
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Computer Technology
|
0.5
|
Computer
Technology
|
0.5
|
Computer
Technology
|
0.5
|
Computer
Technology
|
0.5
|
|
Technology
Education
|
0.5
|
Technology
Education
|
0.5
|
Technology
Education
|
0.5
|
|
|
|
Electives
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8.5
|
Electives
|
8.5
|
Electives
|
8.5
|
Electives
|
9.0
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* It is recommended for any student that is considering post-secondary education to include as elective selections at least two consecutive years of a World Language Course.
Students who take four (4) mathematics credits through the approved course sequencing will only be required to take three (3) science credits. Students who take four (4) science credits through the approved course sequencing will only be required to take three (3) mathematics credits. It is understood that a cumulative total of seven (7) mathematics/science credits are required for graduation.
In order to graduate from the District, the student must meet State assessment requirements.
Students receiving educational services pursuant to a Gifted Individualized Educational Program (GIEP) under Chapter 16 of the State Board of Education regulations may receive modified and/or accelerated course instruction, scheduled concurrent college course instruction, as well as other individualized instruction. Gifted students may accelerate through the curriculum, may not follow a traditional grade sequence, and may graduate ahead of their class. Graduation requirements as provided herein may be modified for gifted students in the GIEP on an individual student basis. Where a student's GIEP provides modification to the graduation requirements of this policy, the student's GIEP shall control; provided, however, that all gifted students shall complete the required number of graduation credits, or their equivalent, for graduation.
“… Children with disabilities who satisfactorily complete a special education program developed by an Individualized Education Program team under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and this part shall be granted and issued a regular high school diploma by the …” District.
The Superintendent or his/her designee is authorized to develop procedures for implementation of this policy.
Adoption Date - January 8, 2018
Revision Date -
Review Date -
Legal Reference - 22 Pa. Code, Chapter 4 – Academic Standards and Assessment
- Chapter 12 – February 2006
Cross Reference - Policy 9190
Subject :
7.3 Policy Number 9190, titled - Middle Level Course Sequence - First Reading
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves changes on first reading to Policy Number 9190, titled - Middle Level Sequence as presented.
Public Content
In order to provide a unified middle level curricular program in the District, the following program of studies will be offered beginning with the 2009-2010 2018-2019 school year.
Course Sequence for Grades 6, 7, & 8
| Grade 6 |
| Language Arts (full year) |
Phys. Ed. - 1 day/wk. semester |
| Mathematics (full year) |
Music 6 – 1 day/wk. or 36 days |
|
Social Studies (full year)
(Career Awareness will be incorporated in the Social Studies curriculum.)
|
Family & Consumer Science – 1 marking period |
| Science (full year) |
Art – 1 day/wk. or 36 days 1 marking period |
| Advisory (full year) |
Exploring Technology – 1 day/wk. or 36 days |
| |
Information Literacy – 1 day/wk or 36 days |
| |
Band |
| |
Orchestra |
| |
Chorus |
| |
Band/Orchestra/Chorus Combination |
| |
Additional elective opportunities as approved by the Board
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| |
|
| Grade 7 |
| Language Arts (full year) |
Phys. Ed. – 1 day/wk. combined semester |
| Mathematics (full year) |
Health – 1 day/wk. or 36 days combined semester |
| Social Studies (full year) (Career Awareness will be incorporated in the Social Studies curriculum.) |
Applying Technology – 1 day/wk. or 36 days |
| Science (full year) |
Computer Literacy – 1 day/wk or 36 days |
| Advisory (full year) |
Family & Consumer Science – 1 day/wk. or 36 days |
| |
Band |
| |
Orchestra |
| |
Chorus |
| |
Band/Orchestra/Chorus Combination |
| |
Exploring/Applying Technology - Semester |
| |
Additional elective opportunities as approved by the Board |
| |
|
| Grade 8 |
| Language Arts (full year) |
Phys. Ed. – 1 day/wk. semester |
| Mathematics (full year) |
Art – 1 day/wk. or 36 days |
|
Social Studies (full year)
Career Awareness will be incorporated in the Social Studies curriculum.
|
Practical Computing – 1 day/wk. or 36 days semester |
| Science (full year) |
Creating Technology – 1 day/wk. or 36 days |
| Advisory (full year) |
Family & Consumer Science – 1 day/wk or 36 days |
| |
Band |
| |
Orchestra |
| |
Chorus |
| |
Band/Orchestra/Chorus Combination |
| |
Additional elective opportunities as approved by the Board |
Adoption Date - February 12, 2001
Revision Date - August 13, 2007; March 9, 2009, January 8, 2018
Review Date - June 10, 2013
Legal Reference - Chapter 4 Academic Standards and Assessment – January 1999
Cross Reference -
Subject :
7.4 Policy Number 9744, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2017 and Beyond - First Reading
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 9744, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2017 and Beyond as presented.
Public Content
The Board acknowledges the usefulness of a system of computing grade point averages and class ranking for secondary school graduates to inform students, parents and others of their relative academic placement among their peers under relatively similar circumstances.
Students will be eligible for Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Historian, and Honor scholastic recognition if they have been enrolled as a full-time student in the District for their entire junior and senior year. A full-time student is defined as a student who earns a minimum of six (6) five (5) credits during his/her senior year. Students who were full-time students in the District their junior year and fulfilled their graduation requirements by earning fewer than six (6) five (5) credits their senior year will be eligible for scholastic recognition at the end of their senior year.
The grades from all subjects are to be used in the determination of class standing. The following procedure is employed:
1. Grades from all four marking periods and the final examination grade are averaged to determine the final grade. The weight of the final examination will be no more than 20% of the final grade. All classes in grades 9-12 shall have a final exam. A tentative ranking and a final grade average is determined for the combination of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years. These are recorded on the permanent records. As requests for transcripts come in, this tentative ranking and grade averages are listed on the transcripts.
2. When students attain senior year status, a final ranking is established by determining the final average at the close of the fourth marking period. The final average will determine the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Historian, and summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude recognition. The following categories will be established for honor students.
summa cum laude Final Average > 98%
magna cum laude Final Average with the following range: > 93% and < 98%
cum laude Final Average within the following range: > 86% and < 93%
Students enrolled in honors, AP, or Dual Enrollment classes will have a value added to their final class grade (percentage) for that subject. AP students may opt to take the AP Exam. The following schedule will be used in completing the calculations for value added to the final class grade for that subject (percentage):
Additional Value Additional Value
for 1 credit Honors or for 1 credit AP or
1 credit or more Dual Enrollment 1 credit or more Dual Enrollment
Percentage Range Rating (semester) (full year)
93-100 Superior 5 10
84-92 Above Average 5 10
70-83 Average 5 10
60-69 Below Average 0 0
40-59 Failing 0 0
*If a credit qualifies for AP or Dual Enrollment as well as Honors, the student shall receive only an additional value of 10 (not 15).
*Any Dual Enrollment course offered within the planned instruction of the Warren County School District with a Warren County School District teacher of record will have the value added equal to that of the course in which it is being offered.
3. The final rankings are determined after the final grades have been recorded. The final ranking is determined by weighted GPA which is derived from credits attempted times grades earned divided by credits attempted with weight attributed to the individual course where earned.
All curricular areas, whether they are special education, vocational, academic, or cyber are used to determine the grade average, which are then in turn used to determine the final class ranking at the end of the senior year. Grades received in any Pass/Fail course shall not be counted towards a student’s GPA.
Students who attend any District secondary school for the purpose of enrolling in advanced placement and/or honors classes will be awarded the weighted credit for the AP and/or honor course(s) in their home school.
Students who attend other educational institutions or complete correspondence courses outside the District during their tenure in the District may not use their grades from those institutions to determine their class rank. Only grades earned in the District will be used. The only exception to this is for students that are either (i) enrolled in an approved dual enrollment and the students receive dual credit pursuant to Sections 1601-B through 1615-B of the School Code, or (ii) awarded dual credit by an accredited post-secondary institution that is approved to operate in Pennsylvania and with which the District has an agreement that provides for the awarding of dual credit in accordance with Section 1525 of the School Code. These students will have their college credit and grades recorded on their high school transcript: the credits and grades will be used to determine their GPA, and the course will be awarded .33 credit per college credit-hour, with a 3 credit-hour college course being awarded a full credit upon successful completion.
The Superintendent or his/her designee is charged with developing procedures for implementation of this policy.
Adoption Date - December 5, 2013
Revision Date - January 8, 2018
Review Date -
Legal Reference - Chapter 4-Academic Standards & Assessment
- 24 P.S. 16-1601-B, 24 P.S. 16-1615-B, 24 P.S. 15-1525
Cross Reference -
Subject :
7.5 Act 93 Certificated and Non-Certificated Agreements 2017-2018
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Act 93 Certificated and Non-Certificated Agreements 2017-2018 as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Act 93 Certificated and Non-Certificated Agreements 2017-2018 as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
Subject :
7.6 2018-2019 Budget Resolution to Stay Within Index
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts a resolution electing not to increase its tax rate above the index for the coming 2018-2019 fiscal year.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts a resolution electing not to increase its tax rate above the index for the coming 2018-2019 fiscal year.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky
No: Mary Passinger
Subject :
7.7 Allegheny National Forest Supplemental Environmental Assessment Comments - Porkey Heights Project
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the document "Comments to the Allegheny National Forest from the Warren County School District" regarding the Allegheny National Forest supplemental environmental assessment (Porkey Heights Project) and submits the comments as presented to: Robert T. Fallon, District Ranger, Marienville Ranger District, 131 Smokey Lane, Marienville, PA 16239.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the document "Comments to the Allegheny National Forest from the Warren County School District" regarding the Allegheny National Forest supplemental environmental assessment (Porkey Heights Project) and submits the comments as presented to: Robert T. Fallon, District Ranger, Marienville Ranger District, 131 Smokey Lane, Marienville, PA 16239.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny, Amy Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Mary Passinger
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.1 Public Comment
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Dec 4, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities