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The mission of the Warren County School District is to support the personal and intellectual success and wellness of every student, every day.

Principles for Governance and Leadership

Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve.  The actions taken by the Board ultimately have both short and long-term impact in the classroom.  Therefore, school directors collectively and individually will...

Advocate Earnestly

• Promote public education as the keystone of democracy
• Engage the community by seeking input, building support networks, and generating action
• Champion public education by engaging members of local, state and federal legislative bodies

1. Bridget Schwab

Executive Summary

Financial Reports

1. IU5 - Mr. Paul Mangione

2. PSBA Liaison - Mrs. Marcy Morgan

3. Career Center Advisory - Mrs. Elizabeth Huffman

Yearly PSBA member entities are asked to cast a vote for each PSBA Officer. The list of candidates and their biographies/statements are attached.  Please review the material and go online to view candidate videos.

After discussion and consensus, the Board will direct the Board Secretary how to cast its vote at either the September 13, 2021, or October 13, 2021, regular meeting.

https://www.psba.org/psba-officer-elections/

https://www.psba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2022_Slate-of-Candidates.pdf

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

9737       Graduation Requirements – Graduating Class of 2022 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)

* 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. 

The fourth year of high school shall not be required for graduation if a student has completed all requirements for graduation and attends a postsecondary institution as a full time student or is exempt from the compulsory attendance 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           -     March 13, 2018; August 12, 2019; January 13, 2020;

                                       July 13, 2020; December 7, 2020 ; October 11, 2021

Review Date             -    

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

                                 -     Chapter 12 – February 2006        

Cross Reference        -     Policy 9190        

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

I.  Meeting Notice

Notice of all public Board meetings, including committee meetings, shall be given by publication of the date, place, and time of such meetings in the Warren Times Observer and posting of such notice at central office and the building at which the meeting will be held (if not held at central office).

Notice of all regular meetings shall be given at least three (3) days prior to the time of the first regular meeting.

Notice of all special meetings shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time of the meeting, except that such notice shall be waived when an emergency meeting is called to deal with an actual emergency involving a clear and present danger to life or property.

Notice of all rescheduled meetings shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time of the meeting.

Notice of all public meetings shall be given to any newspaper, radio station, or television station which so requests.  Notice of all public meetings shall be given to any individual who so requests and provides a stamped, addressed envelope for such notification.

II.  Posting of Meeting Agenda

In addition to the notice requirements stated in Section I, the Board or Committee must also: 

1. Post the meeting agenda on the district’s website at least 24 hours prior to a meeting.
2. Physically post the agenda at the meeting location and central office at least 24 hours prior to a meeting.
3. Have copies of the agenda available to members of the public in attendance at the meeting.

The agenda posted and made available to the public in attendance at the meeting must include a list of each matter that may be the subject of deliberation or official action at the meeting.

III.  Circumstances under which the Board may take official action on matters not listed on the agenda that is posted 24 hours before the meeting:

1. To address a real or potential emergency that involves a clear and present danger to life or property.
2. To address a matter that (i) arose or was brought to the Board’s attention within 24 hours of the meeting; and (ii) is de minimis in nature and does not involve expenditure of funds or entering into a contract or agreement.
3. If a resident or taxpayer raises a matter during the meeting that is not on the agenda, the Board may (i) refer the matter to staff for the purpose of researching the issue for inclusion on the agenda for a future meeting; or (ii) vote to approve it if it is de minimis in nature and does not involve expenditure of funds or entering into a contract or agreement.
4. A majority of Board members present at the meeting may vote to add an item to the agenda and then vote on the added item.  In such circumstances, (i) the reason for the change to the agenda must be announced publicly at the meeting before conducting a vote to change the agenda, (ii) the modified agenda must be published on the district’s website and posted at central office by the first business day following the meeting,

If any item is added to the agenda and voted on pursuant to any of the above four (4) circumstances, the meeting minutes must reflect the added agenda item, the vote to add the item, the vote on the additional item, and the reason for the addition. 

Notice of all open public meetings of the Board shall be given consistent with applicable State laws.

Notice of all public meetings shall be given to any newspaper or radio station in Warren County which so requests.  Notice of all public meetings shall be given to any individual who so requests and who provides a stamped, addressed envelope for such notification.

Adoption Date          -     September 13, 1999

Revision Date           -     September 13, 2021

Review Date                 

Legal Reference        -    65 Pa. C.S.A. §701, et. seq.

Cross Reference        -    Policy 2345 & 2347

1. An accurate record of the proceedings of each Board meeting shall be kept by the Secretary or other authorized personnel. This record shall be written in the form of legal minutes and be distributed to the members of the Board and be made available to interested citizens.

2. The minutes of the last regular meeting and special meetings occurring since the last regular meeting shall be considered at each regular meeting of the Board. The minutes may be approved and adopted; or corrected by addendum, and approved and adopted as corrected. Following the approval of the minutes, they shall be entered in the book of minutes of the Board in chronological order of the Board meeting.

3. The minutes should include at least the following information:

1. Date, time and place of meeting
2. Type of meeting (regular or special)
3. Persons present:

1. Board members, by name
2. School staff, by name
3. Others who address the Board, by name
4. An approximate number count of others who do not address the Board

4. An accurate statement of each motion with the names of its maker and seconded, and a tally by name of Board members who voted for and against
5. Recommendations of the Superintendent as to policies, appointments, programs, expenditures, and personnel actions
6. A list of expenditures authorized by the Board
7. Such other items as may be required by law or by the prudential judgment of the Board
8. For any item that is added to the agenda and voted on pursuant Policy 2310, the meeting minutes must reflect the added agenda item, the vote to add the item, the vote on the additional item, and the reason for the addition. 

4. The Board shall retain as a permanent record of the District, the minute book, each annual auditor's report, and each annual financial report.   4. All other financial records of the District, including financial account books, orders, bills, contracts, invoices, receipts, and purchase orders shall be retained by the District for a period of not less than six years.

5. Any personal notes and audio recordings created by the Board Secretary during a Regular or Special Board Meeting shall be retained until the minutes for the Board Meeting have been approved by the Board and then shall be destroyed within 24 hours by the Board Secretary.  Any personal notes and audio recordings created by the designated Secretary during a Committee Meeting shall be retained until the Regular or Special Board Meeting at which the minutes are presented to the Board as an informational item and no changes are proposed and then shall be destroyed within 24 hours by the designated Secretary. 

Adoption Date           -      September 13, 1999

Revision Date            -      June 8, 2009; September 13, 2021

Review Date              -     

Legal Reference        -      24 P.S. §5-518; 65 Pa. C.S.A. §706

Cross Reference        -      Policy 2310

The Board of School Directors shall be provided on electronic governance software information in an electronic format, including but not limited to, the list below. 

All public materials provided to the Board for use in a meeting shall be posted on electronic governance software at the same time materials are provided to the Board. 

All documents for the public and the Board shall be provided in the native file format and PDF.

It is the goal of the Board to have tentative Board and Committee Agendas posted one week in advance of the meetings.  Agendas and attachments are to be posted on electronic governance software a minimum of three (3) business days prior to the next regular meeting.  In all cases, the agenda must be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting.

1. Finance Related

• Monthly updated budget (general fund) - budget account; administrator in charge; beginning budget; transfers; adjusted budget; YTD expenditures; outstanding encumbrances; unencumbered balance.
• Monthly updated budget (athletic fund) - budget account; administrator in charge; beginning budget; transfers; adjusted budget; YTD expenditures; outstanding encumbrances; unencumbered balance.
• Monthly updated budget (capital fund) - budget account; project ID; beginning budget; YTD expenditures; outstanding encumbrances; unencumbered balance
• Monthly updated payment of bills database - budget account; check number; vendor; description; amount.

2. Personnel Related

• Name; assignment; building; –Monthly updated Certificated Staff FTE; salary.
• Monthly updated Hourly Support Staff – Name; assignment; building; hours; hourly pay rate; benefits flag.
• Name; assignment; building; –Monthly updated Salaried Support Staff FTE; salary.
• Contracts.
• Name; assignment; building; –Monthly updated Administrative Staff FTE; salary.

3. General Information

• Warren County School District policy manual updated as changes are approved.
• Board of School Directors’ meeting agendas.
• Board of School Directors’ meeting minutes as approved.
• Summary of long-term debt updated annually.
• Summary of insurance policies updated annually.
• Enrollments by grade and by building updated annually.
• Monthly construction project updates.
• All reports of any nature.

4. Professional Services

• All reports obtained by professionally contracted services. (Ex. Master Facilities Plan, Educational Specifications, Engineering Studies, etc.)

Adoption Date        -      December 5, 2002

Revision Date         -      October 10, 2005; April 10, 2006; March 12, 2007; September 14, 2009; September 13, 2021     

Review Date           -     

Legal Reference     -      65 Pa. C.S.A. §709

Cross Reference     -      Policy 2310

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

The district continues to experience an increase of need for English Language services and special education learning support to accommodate students with disabilities in COVID-19 quarantine/isolation.  EL referrals continue year to year based on enrollment of new students and existing services, and as of 9/1/2021 the existing contracted provider is no longer able to staff the position for WCSD.  The need for special education services has increased as a result of the COVID19 pandemic.  The request includes an employee with certification in the area of ESL and special education to meet the needs in each area. 

Executive Summary

Mr. Arthur Stewart’s recommended motion -

I move that the District comply with the Order of the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Directing Face Coverings in School Entities published August 31, 2021, and that to implement that Order the District adopt and use the attached Letter to Parents and friends dated September 13, 2021, and the attached form titled Face Covering Exception Request Form, and further that the District’s ARP ESSER Health and Safety Plan be amended to conform with the preceding provisions of this motion and the attachments.

Executive Summary

NOTE:  “This agenda item did not go through committee and is not an administrative recommendation.”

Executive Summary

Executive Summary