Monday, January 13, 2020
Regular Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020, 6:00 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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1. Opening Activities
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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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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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Jan 13, 2020 - 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.
Subject :
1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Jan 13, 2020 - 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...
Evaluate Continuously
- Utilize appropriate data to make informed decisions
- Use effective practices for the evaluation of the superintendent
- Assess student growth and achievement
- Review effectiveness of the comprehensive plan
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1.6 Public Comment
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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.7 Agenda Adoption
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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated, January 13, 2020.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated, January 13, 2020.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
1.8 Approval of Minutes - December 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the organization meeting minutes dated December 4, 2019, as presented.
Minutes :
View Minutes for Dec 4, 2019 - Organization Meeting - Election Year
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the organization meeting minutes dated December 4, 2019, as presented.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
1.9 Approval of Minutes - December 4, 2019
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated December 4, 2019, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated December 4, 2019, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Elizabeth Huffman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
1.10 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - December 16, 2019
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated December 16, 2019, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated December 16, 2019, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Elizabeth Huffman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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1.11 Financial Reports
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Jan 13, 2020 - 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 Arthur Stewart, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
1.12 Hearing Officer Report
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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the hearing officer report dated 1/13/2020, Case Letters "B" and "C".
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Directors approves the hearing officer report dated 1/13/2020, Case Letters "B" and "C".
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Elizabeth Huffman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
No: Paul Mangione
2. President's Statement
Subject :
2.1 Reports & Information
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Jan 13, 2020 - 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. Elizabeth Huffman
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2.2 Important Dates
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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
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January 20, 2020
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6:00 p.m.
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Board Conference - continued
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Central Office
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January 27, 2020
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6:00 p.m.
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Curriculum, Instruction, & Technology Committee
Physical Plant & Facilities Committee
Finance Committee
Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities Committee
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Central Office
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Thursday, January. 30, 2020
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All-Day
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Comprehensive Planning Committee
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Central Office
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February 10, 2020
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6:00 p.m.
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Regular Board Meeting
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Central Office
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2.3 Announcements
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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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Jan 13, 2020 - 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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Jan 13, 2020 - 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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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Subject :
4.1 Consent Agenda
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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.2 Budget Transfer - $500.00 - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jan 13, 2020 - 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 of $500.00, as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary: This funds transfer is for postage that was not originally budgeted for.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.3 Budget Transfer - $1,376,449 - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - 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 $1,376,449.00, as presented.
Public Content
Executive Summary: This funds transfer is due to a BUN change in the PDE Chart of 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.4 Repository Sale - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the repository sale for tax parcel WN-501-162400-000, 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.5 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.6 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.7 Informational Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.8 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.9 New Bus Drivers - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.10 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.11 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.12 Computer Science Discoveries Planned Instruction - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Computer Science Discoveries Planned Instruction, 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.13 Art Planned Instruction - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Art Planned Instruction, 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 with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
4.14 GRANT: REC Foundation Grant for Vex Robotics Competition Programs
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Jan 13, 2020
Absolute Date :
Jan 13, 2020
Dollar Amount :
$7,770.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to complete and submit a REC Foundation grant in support of Vex Robotics competition programs at Youngsville Middle High, Warren Area High, and Sheffield Area Middle High Schools for the 2019-20 school year.
Public Content
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda with the exception of 4.12.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Subject :
5.1 STEM SmartLab Learning Environment Pilot Proposal for the Warren County Career Center - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Dollar Amount :
$287,181.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the STEM SmartLab Learning Environment Pilot Proposal for the Warren County Career Center in the amount of $287,181.00, as presented.
Public Content
STEM SmartLab Proposal Cost - $250,857.00
Cost to Complete STEM SmartLab by District - $36,324.00
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the STEM SmartLab Learning Environment Pilot Proposal for the Warren County Career Center in the amount of $287,181.00, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
Subject :
7.1 Policy Number 9335, titled - Home Education/Home School Programs - First Reading
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves changes on first reading to Policy Number 9335, titled - Home Education/Home School Programs, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves changes on first reading to Policy Number 9335, titled - Home Education/Home School Programs, as presented.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.2 Policy Number 9734, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2019 and Beyond - First and Second Reading
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves changes, on first and second reading, to Policy Number 9734, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2019 and Beyond, as presented.
Public Content
9734 Graduation Requirements – Graduating Class of 2019 and Beyond
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 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
Electives** 7.0 credits
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
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25 credits
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24 credits
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24 credits
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English
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4.0
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English
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4.0
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English
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4.0
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English
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4.0
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Math
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4.0
or
3.0
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Math
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4.0
or
3.0
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Math
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4.0
or
3.0
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Math
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4.0 or 3.0
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Science
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4.0
or
3.0
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Science
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4.0
or
3.0
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Science
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4.0
or
3.0
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Science
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4.0 or 3.0
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Social Studies
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4.0
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Social Studies
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4.0
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Social Studies
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4.0
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Social Studies
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4.0
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Physical Education
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1.0
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Physical Education
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1.0
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Physical Education
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1.0
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Physical
Education
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1.0
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Health
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0.5
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Health
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0.5
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Health
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0.5
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Health
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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
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25 credits
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24 credits
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24 credits
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Computer Technology
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0.5
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Computer
Technology
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0.5
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Computer
Technology
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0.5
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Computer Technology
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0.5
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Technology Education
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0.5
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Technology
Education
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0.5
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Technology
Education
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0.5
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Electives
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8.5
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Electives
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8.5
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Electives
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6.5 7.5
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Electives
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7.0
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Credit Requirements for Grades 9 through 12 (Career Center Students from all attendance areas)
English 4.0 credits
Math 3.0 credits
Science 3.0 credits
Social Studies 3.0 credits
Phys. Ed. 1.0 credit
Health .5 credit
Computer Technology .5 credit
Electives** 9.0 credits
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
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25 credits
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24 credits
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24 credits
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English
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4.0
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English
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4.0
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English
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4.0
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English
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4.0
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Math
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4.0
or
3.0
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Math
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4.0
or
3.0
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Math
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3.0
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Math
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3.0
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Science
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4.0
or
3.0
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Science
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4.0
or
3.0
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Science
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3.0
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Science
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3.0
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Social Studies
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4.0
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Social Studies
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3.0
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Social Studies
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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
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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
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Health
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0.5
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Health
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0.5
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Health
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0.5
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Health
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0.5
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Computer Technology
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0.5
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Computer
Technology
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0.5
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Computer
Technology
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0.5
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Computer
Technology
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0.5
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Technology
Education
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0.5
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Technology
Education
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0.5
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Technology
Education
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0.5
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Electives
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8.5
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Electives
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8.5
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Electives
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8.5
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Electives
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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. In addition, all students are expected to complete the state-mandated college and career readiness requirements by the end of their junior year.
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 - March 13, 2018; August 12, 2019, January 13, 2020
Review Date -
Legal Reference - 22 Pa. Code, Chapter 4 – Academic Standards and Assessment
- Chapter 12 – February 2006
Cross Reference - Policy 9190
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves changes, on first and second reading, to Policy Number 9734, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2019 and Beyond, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.3 Comprehensive Planning Committee Update
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the updated Comprehensive Planning Committee member list, as presented.
Public Content
The following changes were made:
Rayme Scalise (teacher) - removed from list.
Carrie Hendrickson (Youngsville parent) - added to list.
Holly Strausser (Eisenhower parent) - added to list.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the updated Comprehensive Planning Committee member list, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.4 PlanCon H Revisions - PDE Approval - Warren Area High School #3811
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors accepts the revisions approval to PlanCon H for PDE Project #3811 - Warren Area High School Additions/Alterations, and enters them into the minutes, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors accepts the revisions approval to PlanCon H for PDE Project #3811 - Warren Area High School Additions/Alterations, and enters them into the minutes, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.5 PlanCon Part H Project Financing - PDE Approval - Warren County Career Center #3908
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors accepts PDE PlanCon Part H approval for Warren County Career Center Additions/Alterations, Project No. 3908 and enters it into the minutes, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors accepts PDE PlanCon Part H approval for Warren County Career Center Additions/Alterations, Project No. 3908 and enters it into the minutes, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.6 Speaking Agreement Contract
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Speaking Agreement with Shamiel Gary, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Speaking Agreement with Shamiel Gary, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Elizabeth Huffman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.7 Repository Sale II
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repository Sale, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repository Sale, as presented.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.8 New Position Request - School Safety and Security Coordinator - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position of School Safety and Security Coordinator, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position of School Safety and Security Coordinator, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.9 Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement - A. Slattery - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves unique need tuition reimbursement for Amanda Slattery, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves unique need tuition reimbursement for Amanda Slattery, as presented.
Motion by Elizabeth Huffman, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.10 WCCBI Community Profile Directory
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Dollar Amount :
$1,205.50
Budget Source :
01.2310.000.00.00.000/540
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract for a single half-page ad for inclusion in the WCCBI Community Directory, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract for a single half-page ad for inclusion in the WCCBI Community Directory, as presented.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
Subject :
7.11 WCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Warren County Education Association per the comprehensive tentative agreement, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Warren County Education Association per the comprehensive tentative agreement, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Elizabeth Huffman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.1 Public Comment
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Jan 13, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities