Monday, September 9, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, 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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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. John Wortman
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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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 - Ms. Savanna Cochran
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Sep 9, 2024 - 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. Our actions, as elected and appointed board members, ultimately have both short- and long-term impact in the classroom. Therefore, we pledge that we will...
Plan Thoughtfully
- Implement a collaborative strategic planning process
- Set annual goals that are aligned with the comprehensive plans, recognizing the need to adapt as situations change
- Develop a comprehensive financial plan and master facilities plan that anticipates short- and long-term needs
- Allocate resources to effectively impact student success
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1.6 Public Comment
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.7 Agenda Adoption
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated September 9, 2024.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated September 9, 2024.
Motion by John Wortman, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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1.8 Approval of Minutes - August 12, 2024
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated August 12, 2024.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated August 12, 2024.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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1.9 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - August 26, 2024
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated August 26, 2024.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated August 26, 2024.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by John Wortman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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1.10 Financial Reports
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Sep 9, 2024 - 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.
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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 Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
Abstain: John Wortman
2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports & Information
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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1. IU5 - Mr. Paul Mangione
2. PSBA Liaison - Mrs. Mary Passinger
3. Career Center Advisory - Mr. John Wortman and Mr. Daniel Sullivan
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2.2 Important Dates
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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BOARD/COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING DATES |
1. | September 23, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | Committee of the Whole Meeting | Zoom Meeting Central Office |
| 2. | October 7, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | Board Meeting | 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 - Mr. Gary Weber
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.2 Committee of the Whole Report
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.1 Consent Agenda
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.2 Signature Authorization - Warren Area High School Activity and Athletic Accounts - FIN
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Joshua Vincent, Cheryl Tutmaher, Nova Holeva, and Matthew Madigan as signatories for the Warren Area High School Activity Account and Warren Area High School Athletic Account, as presented.
Public Content
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.3 Open-ended Carpenter Agreement
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Independent Contractor agreement authorizing Avail Construction to perform carpentry services for the District subject to the restriction the total amount paid shall not exceed $100,000, as presented
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Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.4 Paint Disposal
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves an estimate from EnviroServe for the removal of paint, with the total amount not to exceed $20,000.00, as presented.
Public Content
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.5 Deiss and Halmi Proposal
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposal from Deiss & Halmi Engineering, Inc, in an amount to not exceed the DGS fee Schedule, for the design and submission of the Noncommunity Water System Application for the project known as the Eisenhower Water Filter Addition, as presented.
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Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.6 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report, as presented.
Public Content
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.7 Support Personnel Report - PACCA
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report, as presented.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.8 Volunteer Report - PACCA
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report, as presented.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.9 New Bus Drivers - PACCA
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of new bus drivers, as presented.
Public Content
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.10 Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
Meeting :
Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
Public Content
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.11 GRANT: PCCD 2024-26 School Mental Health Safety and Security Grant (WCSD)
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Sep 09, 2024
Absolute Date :
Sep 09, 2024
Dollar Amount :
$177,380.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit an application to the School Mental Health & Safety and Security grant for eligible physical and mental health safety projects in the Warren County School District.
Public Content
Please see the attachments.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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4.12 GRANT: PCCD 2024-26 School Mental Health Safety and Security Grant (WCCC)
Meeting :
Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Sep 09, 2024
Absolute Date :
Sep 09, 2024
Dollar Amount :
$70,000.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit an application to the School Mental Health & Safety and Security grant for eligible physical and mental health safety projects at the Warren County Career Center.
Public Content
Please see the attachments.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
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7.1 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding - Bureau of Career and Technical Education Assistance Program
Meeting :
Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Warren Area Vocational Technical School and the Bureau of Career and Technical Education for Participation in the BCTE Technical Assistance Program as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Warren Area Vocational Technical School and the Bureau of Career and Technical Education for Participation in the BCTE Technical Assistance Program as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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7.2 Youngsville Middle/High School (grades 9-12) and Sheffield Area Middle/High School (grades 9-12) School Closure Public Hearing
Meeting :
Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors, in accordance with Section 780 of the School Code, directs the administration to advertise a public hearing regarding the closure of the high school portion (grades 9 through 12) of the Sheffield Area Middle/High School and the high school portion (grades 9 through 12) of the Youngsville Middle/High School due to factors including declining enrollment and budgetary constraints and to afford the students with improved course offerings and educational opportunities; with the impacted Sheffield students to be re-assigned to the Warren Area High School and the impacted Youngsville students to be assigned to Eisenhower Middle/High School. The hearing shall be held on October 2nd, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Warren Area High School and shall be advertised by the Board Secretary in the Warren Times Observer at least 15 days prior to the date of the hearing.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors, in accordance with Section 780 of the School Code, directs the administration to advertise a public hearing regarding the closure of the high school portion (grades 9 through 12) of the Sheffield Area Middle/High School and the high school portion (grades 9 through 12) of the Youngsville Middle/High School due to factors including declining enrollment and budgetary constraints and to afford the students with improved course offerings and educational opportunities; with the impacted Sheffield students to be re-assigned to the Warren Area High School and the impacted Youngsville students to be assigned to Eisenhower Middle/High School. The hearing shall be held on October 2nd, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Warren Area High School and shall be advertised by the Board Secretary in the Warren Times Observer at least 15 days prior to the date of the hearing.
Motion by John Wortman, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman
No: Savanna Cochran, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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7.3 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Cohort 11 Program Renewal Agreement
Meeting :
Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Cohort 11 Program Renewal Agreement, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Cohort 11 Program Renewal Agreement, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Tammi Holden
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7.4 Contractual Salary Adjustments
Meeting :
Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves salary adjustments for the Superintendent, Board Treasurer, and Act 93 Certificated/Act 93 Non-Certificated employees in the amount of 2.7 percent and the Board Secretary and Administrative Support employees in the amount of 3.2 percent based on the PSBA market adjustment with increases retroactive to July 1, 2024.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves salary adjustments for the Superintendent, Board Treasurer, and Act 93 Certificated/Act 93 Non-Certificated employees in the amount of 2.7 percent and the Board Secretary and Administrative Support employees in the amount of 3.2 percent based on the PSBA market adjustment with increases retroactive to July 1, 2024.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell
No: Tammi Holden
8. Closing Activities
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8.1 Public Comment
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Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities
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8.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
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8. Closing Activities