Monday, August 8, 2022
Regular Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022, 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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Time: Aug 8, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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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 - Mr. Cody Brown
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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.
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1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership - Mr. Jeffery Dougherty
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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 Public Comment
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1. Opening Activities
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1.7 Agenda Adoption
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated August 8, 2022, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated August 8, 2022, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
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1.8 Approval of Minutes - June 13, 2022
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated June 13, 2022, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated June 13, 2022, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
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1.9 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - June 27, 2022
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated June 27, 2022, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated June 27, 2022, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
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1.10 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - July 25, 2022
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated July 25, 2022, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated July 25, 2022, as presented.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
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1.11 Financial Reports
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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.
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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 Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
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1.12 Hearing Officer Report
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated August 8, 2022, Case M, as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated August 8, 2022, Case M, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports & Information
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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. Donna Zariczny
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2.2 Important Dates
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2. President's Statement
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BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
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August 29, 2022
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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
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Zoom Meeting
Central Office
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August 29, 2022
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6:00 p.m.
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Special Board Meeting
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Zoom Meeting
Central Office
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September 12, 2022
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6:00 p.m.
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Board Meeting
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Zoom Meeting
Central Office
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2.3 Announcements
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2. President's Statement
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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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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.2 Committee Reports
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
4. New Business
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4.1 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Certificated Personnel Report as presented.
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4.2 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Support Personnel Report as presented.
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4.3 Informational Report - PACCA - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Informational Report as presented.
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4.4 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Volunteer Report as presented.
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4.5 New Bus Drivers - PACCA - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the list of new bus drivers, as presented.
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4.6 New Position Request-Cafeteria - PACCA - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the new cafeteria positions, as presented.
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4.7 New Position Request - Home and School Visitor - PACCA - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the new position of Home and School Visitor, as presented.
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4.8 Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
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4.9 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
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4.10 GRANT: PA Manufacturing Training to Career Grant
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Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business
Preferred Date :
Aug 08, 2022
Absolute Date :
Aug 08, 2022
Dollar Amount :
$117,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit a PA Manufacturing Training to Career Grant application on behalf of the Warren County Career Center to establish a pilot, student-run, manufacturing program to provide real-world experience to students.
Public Content
Please see the attachment.
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 Policy Number 10120, titled - Part-Time Students – First Reading
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 10120, titled - Part-Time Students, as presented.
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Periodically resident parents request that their child/ren requests are made to attend a District school on a part-time basis. when the child/ren is/are enrolled in a non-District educational program for the rest of the day.
The Superintendent or their designee will establish procedures to approve part-time student status enrollment when:
1. in accordance with the regulations governing the identification and placement of exceptional students Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) establishes a part time schedule.
2. the student’s class has graduated and he/she needs less than a full-time schedule to graduate.
3. the student is an adult resident who desires to take an occasional class.
4. the student has a verified medical condition and a shorter day is recommended by the attending physician.
5. the student is scheduled less than a full day attendance meets the student’s educational needs in particular instance.
6. other circumstances prevail which are deemed appropriate by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
1. The student is between the ages of 18 and 21, such that the student is no longer of compulsory attendance age but still has the right to attend school and does not hold a certificate of graduation from a regularly accredited, licensed, registered or approved high school.
OR
2. The student is of compulsory attendance age and one of the following is met:
A. The student holds a certificate of graduation from a regularly accredited, licensed, registered or approved high school, and the District consents to part-time enrollment. The District is not required to educate a student that has graduated, but can do so at its discretion.
B. The student is attending college.
C. The student is attending a home education program.
D. The student is at least 15 years of age, and their enrollment in private trade or business school has been approved.
E. The student is at least 14 years of age, has completed the highest elementary grade, and is engaged in farm work or private domestic service under duly issued permits.
F. The student is at least 16 years of age, is regularly employed during the time school is in session and holds a lawfully issued employment certificate.
G. Part-time enrollment is pursuant to a student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or Gifted Individualized Educational Plan (GIEP).
H. The student has a verified medical condition and attendance/enrollment on a part-time basis is recommended by the attending physician (or other duly licensed professional) or is incorporated as a part of the student’s Act 504 Plan.
Adoption Date - September 13, 1999
Revision Date - September 12, 2022
Review Date -
Legal Reference - 24 PS 13-1327, 24 PS 13-1330
22 Pa. Code 11.11, 22 Pa. Code 11.12
Cross Reference - Policy 9335, Policy 10110
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 10120, titled - Part-Time Students, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
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7.2 Policy Number 10102, titled – Assignment of Students to School – First Reading
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 10102, titled – Assignment of Students to School as presented.
Public Content
- Pennsylvania Statute 24 P.S. §13-1302 mandates that a student is entitled to enroll in the Warren County School District if residency within the District is established. However, the Board has the legal authority, and it is within the Board’s discretion pursuant to 24 P.S. §13-1310, to adopt rules that determine which school within the District a child will attend. As an exercise of this discretion the Board has determined that, unless special permission has been granted pursuant to Section II of this policy, the attendance area in which a student will be required to attend school shall be determined as follows:
- A student shall attend school in the attendance area in which his/her parents/guardians are domiciled. If the parents/ guardians are each domiciled in a different attendance area, the student shall attend school in the attendance area where the parent/guardian that has physical custody a majority of the time during the school year is domiciled. If the parents/ guardians are each domiciled in a different attendance area and the parents/guardians have a 50/50 physical custody arrangement, the parents/guardians must designate the attendance area, in which one of them is domiciled, that they desire their child to attend school for the school year.
- If the student does not have a parent who is domiciled within the District’s boundaries, but the student is entitled to enroll in the District because residency within the District has been established pursuant to 24 P.S. §13-1302, the student shall attend school in the attendance area in which the parent(s)/guardian(s) is residing.
- The attendance area in which a homeless student attends school shall be determined pursuant to District Policy 10140.
- The attendance area in which a foreign exchange student, or other student that is placed under the supervision of a District resident, attends school shall be the attendance area in which the supervising District resident is domiciled. If a student is enrolled in the District, but neither the student nor his/her parents/guardians are domiciled in, or reside in, the District, the Superintendent shall determine the attendance area to which the student is assigned.
- The attendance area in which an emancipated minor or an 18-year old student (who does not live with, and is not dependent on, his/her parents/guardians) attends school shall be the attendance area in which the student is domiciled.
- The reasons for special permission are as follows:
- A child whose parents/guardians domicile (or residence, if the parents/guardians are not domiciled within the District) changes from one attendance area to another during the school year, and whose parent/guardian has submitted a request in writing, may be given permission to continue to attend his or her former school if it is determined that it is in the best interest of the child. Such permission shall not extend beyond the current school year.
- In accordance with the regulations governing the identification and placement of exceptional students, a special education student may be assigned to another building via his/her Individualized Education Plan (IEP) when the program and services the student requires are not available in his/her assigned school. Placement decisions regarding an exceptional student must always consider the neighborhood school first when the recommended program is available in the student’s
assigned attendance area. neighborhood school. “Neighborhood School” is defined as the school in the attendance area that services the domicile or legal residence (if there is no domicile in any attendance area) of the parent or legal guardian.
- If, prior to the commencement of a particular school year, it is determined that a student will be taking the majority of
his/her credit hours at a school other than his/her the neighborhood school during the school year because one or more of the courses in which the student is enrolled are not available at his/her assigned school, the student shall be transferred to the other school for that school year. If any such transfer occurs for a particular school year, the decision as to whether the transfer shall remain in effect for any subsequent school year shall be determined by the Superintendent on an annual basis prior to the start of the school year based on academic need.
- A child who is involved in a serious disciplinary situation in his or her assigned school may be assigned to another school within the District, including the District’s Virtual Academy.
when such a transfer appears to be in the best interest of the student and the District. The transfer shall remain in effect according to the provisions established at the time of the transfer.
- A child with a physical and/or psychological condition, verified by a written statement from a licensed
physician or psychiatrist medical provider, may be transferred to another school within the district which better meets the child's needs if the transfer is the only viable option to avoid significant detriment to the educational well-being of a student. The transfer shall remain in effect as long as it is necessary to meet the student's needs and is supported by the child’s doctor.
- A written request from a student’s parent/guardian may be approved to transfer a student into the District from another school district, or from the District to another school district, when it has been determined to be in the best interest of the student, and when a written agreement has been entered into between both districts. Such a transfer must be in compliance with the School Code and with the applicable regulations promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The financial responsibility for the payment of tuition, transportation, and any other expenses which are incurred as a result of a student transferring to or from another school district and which are reimbursed pursuant to the School Code and applicable regulations shall be the responsibility of the parents/guardians who are requesting the transfer and not the responsibility of the Warren County School District, unless otherwise required by law.
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The decision to grant or deny a discretionary transfer pursuant to this Section shall be made by the Superintendent.
- Unless otherwise required by law or determined by the Superintendent, transportation for a student with an approved attendance area transfer will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
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For purposes of this policy the attendance area in which a parent/guardian is domiciled shall mean the attendance area in which the parent/guardian has fixed his/her family permanent home and principal establishment and to which, whenever he/she is absent, he/she has the intention of returning. By law, a person can have only one domicile and a new domicile can be acquired only by physical presence at a new residence coupled with an intent to live in the new residence permanently and to abandon the prior domicile. Whether said intent is present shall be determined by the actual facts, not what a parent/guardian declares the facts to be. The determination regarding domicile shall be made by the Superintendent and shall be based upon the particular facts of each case.
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This Policy shall govern all school assignment decisions made by the District for the 2014/2015 school year and thereafter. This Policy does not mandate the reassignment of students who were previously assigned to a school or attendance area for a school year proceeding the 2014/2015 school year.
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The Superintendent or the assigned designee may develop administrative procedures necessary to effectuate this Policy.
Adoption Date - May 14, 2001
Revision Date - June 11, 2012; June 10, 2013; August 11, 2014;
- September 1, 2017; __________, 2022
Review Date -
Legal Reference - 24 P.S. §13-1302
Cross Reference - Policy 10106, 10107, 10110, and 10140
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 10102, titled – Assignment of Students to School as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Subject :
7.3 Policy Number 10520, titled – Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) – First Reading
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 10520, titled – Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY), as presented.
Public Content
Purpose:
The Board recognizes that a limited number of students tend to create disruption within the school system and interfere with other students’ learning experiences. Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) programs are necessary to assist such students in developing skills to improve their ability to remain within the school program and to create positive attitudes regarding completion of their education.
The district may implement its own AEDY alternative education programs or contract with other entities for such programs.
Definition of “Disruptive Student” for Purposes of this Policy:
A student who poses a clear threat to the safety and welfare of other students or the school staff, who creates an unsafe school environment or whose behavior materially interferes with the learning of other students or disrupts the overall education process. The disruptive student exhibits to a marked degree any or all of the following conditions:
- Disregard for school authority, including persistent violation of school policy and rules.
- Display or use of controlled substances on school property or during school-affiliated activities.
- Violent or threatening behavior on school property or during school-affiliated activities.
- Possession of a weapon on school property.
- Commission of a criminal act on school property or during school-affiliated activities.
- Misconduct that would merit suspension or expulsion under school policy.
No student who is eligible for special education services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act shall be deemed a disruptive student, except as provided for by law.
Guidelines:
- AEDY
Alternative education programs shall only be utilized for middle and high school students. AEDY alternative education programs shall comply with state and federal laws and regulations. Student progress in AEDY alternative education programs shall be periodically reviewed and evaluated, minimally at the end of each semester, to determine the appropriateness of returning to the regular classroom.
- Disruptive students shall be considered for placement in an AEDY
alternative education programs on a case by case basis and may be placed in an AEDY alternative education program only after the student and parents have been given an opportunity for an informal hearing or, in those cases when expulsion is a potential disciplinary action, after a formal expulsion hearing.
- Temporary placement of a student in an AEDY program for up to 10 days is permitted, without holding an informal hearing, if both the parent and student agree with the recommendation and the requirement for an informal hearing is waived.
- A student returning from a placement, who is on probation resulting from being adjudicated delinquent, or who has been convicted of committing a crime in an adult criminal proceeding shall be considered for placement in AEDY
alternative education programs on case by case bases upon return to the district. Factors considered by the district, may include, but are not limited to, whether the incident causing the adjudication occurred at school or a school sponsored event, the student’s behavior in placement, and the recommendations of teachers and other adults, such as the juvenile probation officer and residential treatment staff, who have worked with the student. The student and parents shall be given an opportunity for an informal hearing prior to being placed in an AEDY alternative education program.
- When a student transfers from a public or private school during a period of expulsion for an act or an offense involving a weapon, the district may place that student in an AEDY
alternative education program, provided the assignment does not exceed the period of expulsion. The student and parents shall be given an opportunity for an informal hearing prior to being placed in an AEDY alternative education program.
- A student need not be expelled to be placed in an AEDY
alternative education program. Students who are expelled by the district and who are required to be provided with a free and appropriate public education by the district may be placed in an AEDY alternative education program following the formal expulsion hearing. In such instances, the Hearing Officer’s Adjudication Report relative the expulsion shall specify the AEDY alternative education program as the mechanism through which a free and appropriate public education will be provided, and a separate informal hearing shall not be required prior to placement in an AEDY alternative education program.
- In those instances when the student and parents are required to be given an opportunity for an informal hearing prior to being placed in an AEDY
alternative education program:
- The informal hearing shall be held to bring forth all relevant information regarding the event or series of events for which the student may be assigned to an AEDY
alternative education program and for the student, her/his parents or guardians, and school officials to discuss concrete strategies for avoiding future offenses.
- Notification of the reason for the recommendation of assignment shall be given in writing to the student and her/his parents or guardians.
- Sufficient notice of the time and place of the informal hearing shall be given. If a suspension is also involved, the district shall offer to hold the informal hearing within the first 5 days of the suspension
- The student has the right to question any witnesses present at the hearing and the student has the right to speak and produce witnesses on his/her own behalf.
- If the student’s presence in the regular classroom poses a danger to persons or property or provides a disruption of academic progress, immediate placement in an AEDY
alternative education program may occur with the informal hearing to follow as soon as practicable.
- The AEDY
alternative education program shall be utilized only when other established methods of discipline and interventions have been utilized and have failed or when the seriousness of the student’s behavior warrants immediate placement.
- An AEDY
alternative education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) State Referral will be needed prior to placement.
- A student placed in the AEDY program may be referred to the Hearing Officer for further discipline if necessary.
Adoption Date - June 28, 2012
Revision Date - June 10, 2013, July 31, 2017, __________, 2022
Review Date -
Legal Reference - School Code - 24 P.S. §511, § 1317.2, §1901-C et. seq, §1901-E et.seq.; 22 Pa. Code - §12.8, Ch. 14 & 15; 20 U.S. C. §1400 Et. Seq.; 34 CFR§300.530-300.536
Cross Reference -
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 10520, titled – Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY), as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Subject :
7.4 Policy Number 9710, titled – Grading Student Progress – First Reading
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 9710, titled – Grading Student Progress, as presented.
Public Content
The Board recognizes that a system of grading student achievement can help the student, teachers, and parents to better assess the student's progress toward personal educational goals.
Grading shall be that system of measuring and recording student progress and achievement which enables the students, parents and teachers to: learn the student's strengths and weaknesses; plan an educational and vocational future for the student in the areas of the greatest potential for success; and know where remedial work is required.
Such grades shall measure the student's progress against his/her own potential for achievement and the following guidelines will pertain:
• All high schools and the Career Center shall award credit in the same fashion.
The following policy on honor roll criteria shall be utilized in the District for determining honor students at the completion of each nine weeks grading period.
Honor Roll
An average of 84% with no percentage below 75%.
Merit Honor Roll
An average of 92% with no percentage below 75%.
Other Criteria
In grades 6-12, courses will be weighted according to potential credits (the value given to each course - example: 1 credit or .5 credit). The honor roll/merit honor roll average is based on the percent times potential credit (for each course). This total is divided by the total potential credits for the grading period.
Those students enrolled in Pass (P)/Fail (F) courses must receive a pass in all the courses graded Pass (P)/Fail (F).
Students receiving an INC. (incomplete) for any course during the grading period do not qualify for the honor roll/merit honor roll until the INC. is completed.
Students receiving a WF (Withdraw Fail) for any course during the grading period do not qualify for the Honor Roll/Merit Honor Roll. Any student who withdraws from any course (1 credit or ½ credit) after nine weeks of the courses start date (regardless of the date on which a student may enroll in the course) will receive a grade of WP (Withdraw/Passing) or WF (Withdraw/Failing). Any student who withdraws from any course (1 credit or ½ credit) prior to nine weeks of the courses start date (regardless of the date on which a student may enroll in the course) will receive no mark. Students receiving a WF (Withdraw Fail) for any course during the grading period do not qualify for the Honor Roll/Merit Honor Roll for that grading period.
Adoption Date - September 13, 1999
Revision Date - January 8, 2007; June 9, 2014; August 8, 2016; ______, 2022
Review Date -
Legal Reference - 22 Pa Code, Chapter 4 – Academic Standards and Assessment
Cross Reference - Policy 9715, 9737 & 9744
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy Number 9710, titled – Grading Student Progress, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Subject :
7.5 Policy Number 10615, titled – Student Wellness – First Reading
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy 10615, titled - Student Wellness, as presented.
Public Content
10615 Student Wellness
The Warren County School District recognizes student wellness and proper nutrition are related to improving students’ physical well-being, growth, development, readiness to learn, and reducing childhood obesity. The Board is committed to providing a school environment promoting student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning experience.
To ensure the health and well-being of all students, the District shall provide to students:
1. A comprehensive nutrition program consistent with federal and state requirements.
2. Access at reasonable cost to foods and beverages meeting established nutritional guidelines.
3. Physical education courses and opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity during the school day and through extracurricular activities during non-school hours.
4. Curriculum and programs for grades K-12 which are designed to educate students about proper nutrition and lifelong physical activity, in accordance with State Board of Education curriculum regulations and academic standards.
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall work in cooperation with each building principal and other applicable staff members to monitor compliance with this Policy and to monitor District programs related to student wellness.
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall, if requested by the Board, report to the Board on the District’s compliance with law and policy related to student wellness. The report may include:
1. Assessment of school environment regarding student wellness issues.
2. Evaluation of food services program.
3. Review of all foods and beverages sold in schools for compliance with established nutrition guidelines.
4. Listing of activities and programs conducted to promote nutrition and physical activity.
5. Recommendations for improvement and policy or program revisions.
6. Feedback received from District staff, students, parents/guardians, community members and the Wellness Committee.
Recordkeeping
The District shall retain records documenting compliance with this Policy as required by 7 CFR 210.15.
Wellness Committee
The Board shall annually, as a part of its October meeting, appoint a Wellness Committee comprised of at least one (1) of each of the following: District administrator, District food service representative, student, parent/guardian, and member of the public. In advance of each October Board meeting, the Administration shall provide the Board with a list of the recommended Committee Members. Even if not a member of the Committee, physical education teachers and school health professionals shall be permitted to participate in the operations of the Wellness Committee.
No School Board Member shall be a member of the Wellness Committee, the Wellness Committee is not a Committee of the Board, and the Wellness Committee’s authority, as it relates to the Board, is strictly limited to only providing information to the Board with respect to this Policy.
The Wellness Committee shall be responsible for developing and implementing this Policy and for periodically reviewing and updating this Policy for the Board’s approval and to ensure legal compliance. As part of this responsibility, the Superintendent or his/her designee and the established Wellness Committee, or a subcommittee thereof, shall conduct an assessment at least once every three (3) years on the contents and implementation of this Policy as part of a continuous improvement process to strengthen this Policy and ensure its implementation. This triennial assessment shall be used to update this Policy as needed, shall be made available to the public, and shall include:
- The extent to which each District school is in compliance with laws and policies related to school wellness.
- The extent to which this Policy compares to model wellness policies.
- A description of the progress made by the District in attaining the goals of this Policy.
As a part of its responsibilities, the Wellness Committee, or a subcommittee thereof, shall address Health and Nutrition Education and Promotion; Physical Activity and Education; and Other School Based Operations, as follows:
- Health and Nutrition Education and Promotion
Nutrition Education will be provided within the sequential, comprehensive health education program in accordance with curriculum regulations, certification requirements, and the academic standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences. The goal of nutrition education is to teach, encourage and support healthy eating by students because promoting student health and nutrition enhances readiness for learning and increases student achievement.
The District will aim to teach, encourage, and support healthful eating by students. District schools shall promote nutrition by providing appropriate nutrition education in accordance with this Policy and with the goal of providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead healthy lives. Nutrition education shall strive to extend beyond the school environment by engaging and involving families and the community and encouraging parents/guardians to provide healthy meals for their children through letters, take-home materials, or other means.
- Physical Activity and Education
Based on the District’s belief that age-appropriate physical activity is beneficial for its students to achieve optimal health, wellness, and fitness, District schools shall strive to provide students with opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity during the school day (such as recess and physical education) and through extracurricular activities during non-school hours (such as clubs, intramurals, and interscholastic athletics) to assist students and parents in attaining this benchmark.
Physical activity shall not be required as a form of punishment.
Students and the community shall have access to physical activity facilities outside school hours in accordance with applicable Board policies relative to facility usage.
A sequential physical education program consistent with curriculum regulations and Health, Safety and Physical Education academic standards shall be developed and implemented with the goal of providing quality physical education instruction promoting lifelong physical activity, providing instruction in the skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong participation, and providing students the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate in lifelong, health-enhancing physical activity.
- Other School-Based Operations
Drinking water shall be available and accessible at no cost to students during meal periods and throughout the school day. The drinking water at each school may be tested annually for lead. In any year the drinking water at each school is not tested for lead, the administration shall discuss lead issues in school at a public meeting.
District schools shall provide an adequate space, environment and duration, as defined by the District, for eating and serving school meals. Students shall have access to hand washing or sanitizing before meals and snacks.
Nutrition professionals shall administer the school meals program, and professional development shall be provided to nutrition staff, as required by applicable federal regulations.
Nutrition content of school meals shall be available to students and parents/guardians, and parents/guardians may be involved in menu selections through various means.
To the extent possible, the District shall utilize available funding and outside programs to enhance student wellness.
Withholding Food shall not be used as a form of punishment.
The District shall strive to support the efforts of parents/guardians to provide a healthy diet and daily physical activity for children by communicating relevant information to parents/guardians if requested.
Nutrition Standards/Guidelines
Foods and beverages available in District schools during the school day shall be offered to students with consideration for promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity. Foods provided through the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs shall comply with established federal nutrition standards.
Competitive foods available for sale to students in District schools outside of school meal programs shall comply with established federal nutrition standards (USDA Smart Snacks in School). Fundraising activities held during the school day involving the sale of competitive foods cannot be in violation of the District’s contract with its food service provider and shall be limited to foods meeting the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards, unless an exemption is approved by the Superintendent of his/her designee. The District may allow a limited number of exempt fundraisers as permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education each school year, as follows: up to five (5) exempt fundraisers in elementary and middle school buildings, and up to ten (10) exempt fundraisers in high school buildings.
Marketing/Contracting
Any foods and beverages marketed or promoted to students on the school campus during the school day shall meet or exceed the established federal nutrition standards (USDA Smart Snacks in School). To the extent feasible, contracts shall be reviewed and modified to ensure compliance with established federal nutrition standards, including applicable marketing restrictions.
Management of Food Allergies in District Schools
The District’s administration shall develop and implement appropriate protocols and procedures to address food allergy management in District schools in order to:
1. Reduce the likelihood of severe or potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.
2. Provide a timely and effective response in case of a severe or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
3. Provide students the opportunity to participate as fully as possible in all school programs and activities.
Non-Sold Competitive Foods
Non-sold competitive foods available to students, which may include but are not limited to foods and beverages offered as rewards and incentives, at classroom parties and celebrations, or as shared classroom snacks, shall meet or exceed the standards established by the district and may be provided through District’s food service provider.
If the offered competitive foods do not meet or exceed the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards, the following standards shall apply:
1. Rewards and Incentives – Foods and beverages shall not be used as a reward or incentive in District schools
2. Classroom Parties and Celebrations - When possible, foods/beverages for parties and celebrations shall be provided by the food service department to support student wellness and help prevent food safety and allergy concerns.
- Shared Classroom Snacks – To support student wellness and help prevent food safety and allergy concerns, parents wanting to contribute to class parties and celebrations may donate money to their school’s PTO, who will, with approval from the building principal, order snacks from the District’s food service provider.
Shared classroom snacks are permitted, and the District shall provide a list of suggested nonfood ideas and healthy food and beverage alternatives to parents/guardians and staff, which may be posted via the District website, student handbook, newsletters, posted notices and/or other efficient communication methods.
Safe Routes to School
The District shall access and, as deemed necessary by the District, implement improvements to make walking and biking to school safer for students.
District administrators shall seek and utilize available federal and state funding for safe routes to school, when appropriate.
Adoption Date - June 12, 2006
Revision Date - October 12, 2015; September 1, 2017; August 13, 2018; October 8, 2018; __________, 2022
Review Date -
Legal Reference - 24 P.S. 1422.1; 42 U.S.C. 1758b; 24 P.S. 1422; 24 P.S.1513;
24 P.S. 1512.1; 7 CFR 210.10; 7 CFR 220.8;
42 U.S.C. 1751, et seq.; 42 U.S. C 1773; 7 CFR 210.11;
7 CFR 220.12a; 24 P.S. 504.1; 24 P.S. 1337.1;
24 P.S.1422.3; P.L. 111-296; 7 CFR Part 210; 7 CFR Part 220; 24 P.S. 742
Cross Reference - District Policies 1301, 1305, 1415, 5105, 5110, 5501, 5505, 5515,
9135, 9170, 9175, 9535, 9950, 10110, 10410, 10450, 10460, 10495,
10510, 10515, 10610, 10620, 10630, 11007, and 12401
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading changes to Policy 10615, titled - Student Wellness, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Failed
Not Present at Vote: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Subject :
7.6 Signature Authorization Warren Area High School Activity Account
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Joshua Vincent, Cheri Tutmaher, and Amy Stimmell as signatories for the Warren Area High School Activity Account, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
7.7 Signature Authorization Warren Area High School Athletic Account
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Joshua Vincent, Cheri Tutmaher, and Amy Stimmell as signatories for the Warren Area High School Activity Account, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
7.8 Signature Authorization Youngsville Area High School Athletic Account
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Paul Crider, Jason Markiewicz, and Beth Haight as signatories for the Youngsville High School Athletic Account, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
7.9 Signature Authorization Youngsville Area High School Activity Account
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Paul Crider, Jason Markiewicz, and Beth Haight as signatories for the Youngsville High School Activity Account, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
7.10 Signature Authorization Eisenhower Middle/High School Activity Account
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Amy Beers, Nova Holeva, and Shelly Darts as signatories for Eisenhower Middle/High School Activity Account, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
7.11 Signature Authorization Eisenhower Middle/High School Athletic Account
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Amy Beers, Nova Holeva, and Shelly Darts as signatories for Eisenhower Middle/High School Athletic Account, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
7.12 Signature Authorizations Warren County Career Center Accounts
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves signature authorizations for Warren County Career Center accounts, as presented.
Public Content
Subject :
7.13 Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall & Sennett - Special Education Services Rates
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall, and Sennett Special Education Letter of Engagement and services rates for the 2022-2023 school year, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall, and Sennett Special Education Letter of Engagement and services rates for the 2022-2023 school year, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Subject :
7.14 2022-23 Recommended A la Carte Prices
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the A la Carte pricing for the 2022-23 school year, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the A la Carte pricing for the 2022-23 school year, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Subject :
7.15 Bus Routes & Drivers for 2022-2023
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the vehicle routes and drivers for the 2022-2023 school year, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the vehicle routes and drivers for the 2022-2023 school year, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Subject :
7.16 Board Goals 2022-2023
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the Board goals for 2022-2023, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the Board goals for 2022-2023, and schedules a goal setting session to discuss, modify and update the goals.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Subject :
7.17 BEP Grant Cooperative Education Student Wage Reimbursement Request
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Preferred Date :
Aug 08, 2022
Absolute Date :
Aug 08, 2022
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors approves the request from D&R Transportation for reimbursement of student cooperative education wages through the Business Education Partnership grant in the amount of $474.00.
Motion & Voting
MOTION: That the Board of School Directors approves the request from D&R Transportation for reimbursement of student cooperative education wages through the Business Education Partnership grant in the amount of $474.00.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Subject :
7.18 Statement of Charges
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the issuance of a statement of charges for a professional employee, as presented, and authorizes that the employee be placed on unpaid leave effective immediately pending the resolution of the matter.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the issuance of a statement of charges for a professional employee, as presented, and authorizes that the employee be placed on unpaid leave effective immediately pending the resolution of the matter.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart
Abstain: Cody Brown
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.1 Public Comment
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Aug 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities