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The mission of the Warren County School District is to educationally empower all students to think critically and solve problems through a rigorous curriculum that will provide them with the skills necessary to graduate and pursue a career of their interest.

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Financial Reports

1. IU5 - Mr. Paul Mangione

2. PSBA Liaison - Mrs. Marcy Morgan

3. Career Center Advisory - Mrs. Elizabeth Huffman

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The attachment lists the members identified for the General Advisory Committee and the Occupational Advisory Committee for the Warren County Career Center for school year 2020-2021.  The lists are to be approved annually.

The administration will be asking the Board to approve the preliminary Comprehensive Plan at the December Board meeting, and the Board of School Directors is required to advertise the Comprehensive Plan for a 28-day public review period prior to final approval and submission to PDE.

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The District recognizes the importance of being cognizant of the safety of students participating in the District’s athletic programs. This policy has been developed to provide guidance for prevention, detection, and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest suffered by students while participating in an athletic activity.

As used in this policy, “appropriate medical professional” shall mean any and all of the following:

1.   A licensed physician.

2.   A certified registered nurse practitioner.

3.   A licensed cardiologist.

“Athletic activity” shall mean any and all of the following:

1.   Interscholastic athletics (defined as all athletic contests or competitions conducted between or among school entities situated in counties of the second class, second class A, third class, fourth class, fifth class, sixth class, seventh class and eighth class).

2.   An athletic contest or competition, other than interscholastic athletics, that is sponsored by or associated with the school, including cheerleading, club-sponsored sports activities, and sports activities sponsored by school-affiliated organizations.

3.   Noncompetitive cheerleading that is sponsored by or associated with the school.

 4.   Practices, interschool practices, and scrimmages for all athletic activities listed under the preceding three paragraphs.

Guidelines

Each school year, prior to participation in an athletic activity, every student athlete and his/her parent/guardian shall sign and return the acknowledgement of receipt and review of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information Sheet that includes (i) symptoms and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest including fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pains, dizziness, and abnormal racing heart rate; (ii) information about electrocardiogram testing (including the potential risks, benefits, and the evidentiary basis behind electrocardiogram testing); and (iii) information to parents and guardians about the option to request the administration of an electrocardiogram by the student’s medical provider (the cost of any desired electrocardiogram testing is the responsibility of the parent or guardian).

The District may hold an informational meeting prior to the start of each athletic season for all ages of competitors that includes (i) symptoms and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest including fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pains, dizziness, and abnormal racing heart rate; (ii) information about electrocardiogram testing (including the potential risks, benefits, and the evidentiary basis behind electrocardiogram testing); and (iii) information to parents and guardians about the option to request the administration of an electrocardiogram by the student’s medical provider (the cost of any desired electrocardiogram testing is the responsibility of the parent or guardian).  In addition to students, parents, coaches, and other school officials, informational meetings may include physicians, pediatric cardiologists, and athletic trainers.

Removal From Play

A student who, as determined by a game official, coach from the student’s team, certified athletic trainer, licensed physician, licensed physical therapist, or other appropriate medical professional, exhibits signs or symptoms that he or she is at imminent risk of sudden cardiac arrest while participating in an athletic activity shall be removed by the coach from participation at that time.

If a student is known to have exhibited signs or symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest at any time prior to or following an athletic activity, the student shall be prevented from participating in an athletic activity.

Return To Play

A student removed or prevented from participation shall not be permitted to return to participation in an athletic activity until the student is evaluated and cleared for return to participation in writing by an appropriate medical professional.   

Training

All coaches shall annually, prior to coaching an athletic activity, complete a sudden cardiac arrest training course offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Federation of State High School Associations, or another provider approved by the Department of Health.

Penalties

A coach found in violation of the provisions of this policy related to removal from play and return to play shall be subject to penalties and discipline, including termination, as deemed appropriate by the District pursuant to applicable laws, District policies, and bargaining unit agreements.  Effective July 30, 2014, the following minimum penalties shall be required by law:   

1.   For a first violation, suspension from coaching any athletic activity for the remainder of the season.

2.   For a second violation, suspension from coaching any athletic activity for the remainder of the season and for the next season.

3.   For a third violation, permanent suspension from coaching any athletic activity.

Adoption Date         -     November 12, 2012

Revision Date          -     November 9, 2020

Review Date            -    

Legal Reference       -     24 P.S. §5331 et. seq. 24 P.S. §14-1425          

Cross Reference       -     Policy 7135

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)

* STEM and College and Career Readiness Activities apply for the Class of 2022 and Beyond

Credit Requirements for Grades 9 through 12 (Career Center Students from all attendance areas)

* STEM and College and Career Readiness Activities apply for the Class of 2022 and Beyond

* 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 must complete the state-mandated college and career readiness requirements as part of their district graduation 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;

                                                  July 13, 2020; December 7, 2020

Review Date             -    

Legal Reference        -     22 Pa. Code, Chapter 4 – Academic Standards and Assessment

                               -     Chapter 12 – February 2006        

Cross Reference        -     Policy 9190        

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