Monday, April 7, 2025
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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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Kevin Lindvay
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Apr 7, 2025 - 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 - Mrs. Tammi Holden
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Apr 7, 2025 - 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 Recognitions
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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Public Content
1. Beaty Gold B Students - presented by Addison Leach, Addison Lilly, and Joseph Blasco
2. Youngsville Elementary School SOAR Ambassadors - presented by Mrs. Amy Stimmell
Lauria Bierbower, School Counselor
Maddyn Lewis
Hunter Olewine
Laura Shellhouse
Avery Shoemaker
Jayce Vincent
Jansen Walters
3. Youngsville Eagles Wrestling - presented by Mr. David Myers, Head Coach & Mr. Timothy Suydan, Jr. High Coach
Collin Havers
Johnathan Sullivan
Kinsley Dean
Tucker Sanford
Ryker Chase
Jacob Battko
Brenton Myers
McKenzie Hodak
Maci Hodak
Khloe Rulander
Levi Eger
Sam Haag
Brian Riel
4. WCSD Battle of the Books 2025 High School Winning Team (Alphas from WAHS) - presented by Mrs. Tiffany Mandeville
Grace Carr
Lily Walker
Madeline Walker
Lexi Paris
Sophie Walker
Alyssa Farr
Madison McDunn
Noel Alexander
Charolette Keeports
Alyssa Wismar
Annie Lin
5. WAHS Robotics - presented by Mr. Eric Mineweaser
Mr. Art Anderson, Advisor
Donald Anderson
Rebecca Anderson
Abigail Cornman
Liam Ferry
Mason Moore
Philip Nickerson
Lincoln Olsen
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1.7 Public Comment
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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.8 Agenda Adoption
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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated April 7, 2025.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated April 7, 2025.
Motion by Kevin Lindvay, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
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1.9 Approval of Minutes
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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated March 10, 2025.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated March 10, 2025.
Motion by Stephanie Snell, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
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1.10 Financial Reports
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Apr 7, 2025 - 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 Kevin Lindvay, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Abstain: John Wortman
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1.11 Hearing Officer Report
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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report, (Case D 24.25, Case E 24.25, Case F 24.25, Case G 24.25), as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report, (Case D 24.25, Case E 24.25, Case F 24.25, Case G 24.25), as presented.
Motion by Kevin Lindvay, second by Stephanie Snell.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
2. President's Statement
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2.1 Reports & Information
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Apr 7, 2025 - 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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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
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BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETING DATES |
1. | April 21, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. | Committee Meetings | Zoom Meeting Central Office |
2. | May 5, 2025 | 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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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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2. President's Statement
3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.1 General Comments - Mr. Gary Weber
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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.2 Committee Reports
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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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Apr 7, 2025 - 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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Apr 7, 2025 - 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
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4.2 Food Service Management Company Renewal
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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves The Nutrition Group Inc for a 1-year renewal as the Food Services Management Company (FSMC) for the WCSD for the 2025-26 School Year. And directs Administration to submit to the PDE the renewal for the National School Lunch Program using the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the district.
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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
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4.3 GRANT: 2025-26 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
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Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Preferred Date :
Mar 24, 2025
Absolute Date :
Mar 24, 2025
Budget Source :
Food Service Accounts
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit applications to the 2025-26 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program on behalf of Sheffield Area Elementary School, Youngsville Elementary Middle School, Eisenhower Elementary School, Warren Area Elementary Center, and Beaty Warren Middle School (5th/6th grades).
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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
4.4 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Mary Passinger
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Apr 7, 2025 - 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.
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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
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4.5 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Mary Passinger
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
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4.6 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mrs. Mary Passinger
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
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4.7 Unique Need Tuition Reimbursement - A. Stebbins - PACCA - Mrs. Mary Passinger
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves unique need tuition reimbursement for Amanda Stebbins in order for her to obtain her administrative certification, 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
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4.8 Substitute Staffing Services Proposal
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposal submitted by ESS for Substitute Staffing Services for a 3-year contract term, with the option for annual renewals for an additional 2 years, contingent upon a written agreement being approved by the Board of School Directors and executed within 30 days of the date of this approval.
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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
4.9 Termination of Substitute Staffing Services Contract
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to provide Kelly Services with 60 days' notice of the District's termination of its Agreement for Educational Staffing with Kelly Services, as required by Section 12 of the Agreement.
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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
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4.10 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the co-curricular 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
4.11 Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
4.12 Big Teams/Schedule Star Quote - PACCA
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Budget Source :
03.3200.000.50.00.000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Big Teams/Schedule Star quote #00001020, 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
4.13 Agreement 2025-2028 The Meadows Psychiatric Center
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Budget Source :
01-1290-000-00-000-000-562
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Agreement 2025-2028 The Meadows Psychiatric Center, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The 2025-2028 Meadows Psychiatric Center agreement with Warren County School District establishes cooperative efforts to ensure continuity of care is provided to clients in the district, relevant to psychiatric information to each individual to whom they mutually provide services.
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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
4.14 Purchase of XtraMath School Premium 12-month licenses for 25-26
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$2,500.00
Budget Source :
01.1190.800.00.XX.085 & 01.1190.800.00.00.084 / 650 (tech related)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Purchase of XtraMath School Premium 12-month licenses for 25-26, as presented.
Public Content
Use of Title I & Title IV funds to purchase five 12-month XtraMath School Premium licenses for elementary schools for SY 25-26.
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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
4.15 Acellus Gold Advantage Grant Program
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Acellus Gold Advantage Grant program, as presented.
Public Content
This is a renewal. The district uses the Acellus program to meet the instructional needs of some special education students who attend virtually or through the RTF program.
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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
4.16 2025-2026 Custodial Supplies Co-Stars Purchases
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of custodial supplies for the 2025-2026 school year through Co-Stars from Janitor Supply (Co-Star #005-E23-204) and DeSantis (Co-Stars #005-115), 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
4.17 Waste Disposal and Recycling Services (WCSD #2501)- Waste Management of Pennsylvania
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
4. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a contract to Waste Management of Pennsylvania for five (5) years in the amount of $325,925.00 for waste disposal and recycling services for the Beaty Warren Middle School (waste disposal only), Eisenhower Elementary School/Eisenhower Middle High School, Sheffield Area Elementary School/Sheffield Area Middle High School, Warren Area Elementary Center, Warren Area High School, Warren Area High School Shop and the Youngsville Elementary School, known as WCSD Project #2501, 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Subject :
5.1 Agreement with Warren General Hospital - Employee Physicals and TB - PACCA - Mrs. Mary Passinger
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement between Warren General Hospital and the Warren County School District to provide occupational health services to newly hired Warren County School District employees, 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
5.2 Waste Disposal and Recycling Services (WCSD #2501)-Casella Waste Management of N.Y. Inc.
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
5. Items Removed for Separate Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a contract to Casella Waste Management of N.Y. Inc. for five (5) Years in the amount of $32,670.00 for waste disposal and recycling services for the Beaty Warren Middle School (recycling only), Warren County Career and Technology Center, Warren County School District Central Office, and the Sugar Grove Operations Center, known as WCSD Project #2501, 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 John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
6. Future Business for Committee Review
7. Other
Subject :
7.1 Policy 9738, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2028 and Beyond - First Reading
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Policy 9738, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2028 and Beyond on first reading, as presented.
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9738 Graduation Requirements – Graduating Class of 2028 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 29.00 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
English 4.0 credits
Math 4.0 or 3.0 credits
Science 4.0 or 3.0 credits
Social Studies 4.0 credits
Personal Finance 1.0 credit
Phys. Ed. 1.0 credit
Health .5 credit
STEM or Computer Technology .5 credit
College and Career Readiness Activities 1.0 credit
Electives 11.0 credits
29.0 Total Credits for Graduation
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS SEQUENCING FOR GRADUATION
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Class of 2025
| Class of 2026
| Class of 2027
| Class of 2028 and Beyond
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26 credits
| 27 credits
| 28 credits
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29 credits
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English
| 4.0
| English
| 4.0
| English
| 4.0
| English
| 4.0
|
Math
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Math
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Math
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Math
| 4.0
or
3.0
|
Science
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Science
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Science
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Science
| 4.0
or
3.0
|
Social Studies
| 4.0
| Social Studies
| 4.0
| Social Studies
| 4.0
| Social Studies
| 4.0
|
Physical Education
| 1.0
| Physical Education
| 1.0
| Physical Education
| 1.0
| Physical
Education
| 1.0
|
Health
| 0.5
| Health
| 0.5
| Health
| 0.5
| Health
| 0.5
|
STEM or Computer Technology
| 0.5
| STEM or Computer
Technology
| 0.5
| STEM or Computer
Technology
| 0.5
| STEM or Computer Technology
| 0.5
|
Electives
| 8.0
| Electives
| 9.0
| Electives
| 10.0
| Electives
|
11.0
|
College and Career Readiness Activities
| 1.0
| College and Career Readiness Activities
| 1.0
| College and Career Readiness Activities
| 1.0
| College and Career Readiness Activities
| 1.0
|
Credit Requirements for Grades 9 through 12 (Career Center Students from all attendance areas)
English 4.0 credits
Math 4.0 or 3.0 credits
Science 4.0 or 3.0 credits
Social Studies 4.0 credits
Phys. Ed. 1.0 credit
Health .5 credit
STEM or Computer Technology .5 credit
College and Career Readiness Activities* 1.0 credit
Electives** 11.0 credits
29.0 Total Credits for Graduation
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS SEQUENCING FOR GRADUATION
|
Class of 2025
| Class of 2026
| Class of 2027
| Class of 2028 and Beyond
|
26 credits
| 27 credits
| 28 credits
| 29 credits
|
English
| 4.0
| English
| 4.0
| English
| 4.0
| English
| 4.0
|
Math
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Math
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Math
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Math
| 4.0
or
3.0
|
Science
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Science
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Science
| 4.0
or
3.0
| Science
| 4.0
or
3.0
|
Social Studies
| 3.0
| Social Studies
| 4.0
| Social Studies
| 4.0
| Social Studies
| 4.0
|
Physical Education
| 1.0
| Physical Education
| 1.0
| Physical Education
| 1.0
| Physical Education
| 1.0
|
Health
| 0.5
| Health
| 0.5
| Health
| 0.5
| Health
| 0.5
|
STEM or Computer Technology
| 0.5
| STEM or Computer
Technology
| 0.5
| STEM or Computer
Technology
| 0.5
| STEM or Computer
Technology
| 0.5
|
Electives
| 9.0
| Electives
| 9.0
| Electives
| 10.0
| Electives
| 11.0
|
College and Career Readiness Activities
| 1.0
| College and Career Readiness Activities
| 1.0
| College and Career Readiness Activities
| 1.0
| College and Career Readiness Activities
| 1.0
|
* 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.
Credit Requirements for Grades 9 through 12 |
Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028 and Beyond |
27 credits | 28 credits | 29 credits |
English | 4.0 | English | 4.0 | English | 4.0 |
Math** | 4.0 or 3.0 | Math* | 3.0 | Math* | 3.0 |
Science** | 4.0 or 3.0 | Science* | 3.0 | Science* | 3.0 |
Social Studies | 4.0 | Social Studies | 4.0 | Social Studies | 4.0 |
| | Personal Finance | 1.0 | Personal Finance | 1.0 |
Physical Education | 1.0 | Physical Education | 1.0 | Physical Education | 1.0 |
Health | 0.5 | Health | 0.5 | Health | 0.5 |
STEM or Computer 9 | 0.5 | STEM or Computer 9 | 0.5 | STEM or Computer 9 | 0.5 |
Electives | 9.0 | Electives | 10.0 | Electives | 11.0 |
College and Career Readiness | 1.0 | College and Career Readiness | 1.0 | College and Career Readiness | 1.0 |
*It is recommended that any student who is considering post-secondary education take four years of math and four years of science coursework. Additionally, it is recommended to include at least two consecutive years of a world language course as elective credits.
**If the student is not taking 4 credits in either math or science, it will be necessary to take an additional credit in elective coursework.
To graduate from the Warren County School District, students 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 is exempt from the compulsory attendance requirements because the student is eighteen years old or holds a certificate of graduation from a regularly accredited, licensed, registered, or approved high school. Any part-time enrollment shall be governed by Policy 10120.
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, and/or 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. Graduation requirements outlined in this policy may be modified on an individual basis for gifted students as specified in their GIEP. If a student's GIEP includes modifications to these requirements, the GIEP will take precedence. However, all gifted students must still fulfill the total required number of graduation credits or an equivalent standard to graduate.
“… 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.
Students with disabilities who successfully complete a special education program designed by an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and this policy shall receive a regular high school diploma from the District.
The Superintendent or his/her designee is authorized to develop procedures for implementation of this policy.
Adoption Date - May 6, 2024
Revision Date - May 3, 2025
Review Date -
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves Policy 9738, titled - Graduation Requirements - Graduating Class of 2028 and Beyond on first reading, as presented.
Motion by John Wortman, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
7.2 Renaming Sheffield High School Outdoor Sports Complex to Thomas J. Dunn Sports Complex
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the request from the Sheffield Township Supervisors and Sheffield Sports boosters to rename the Sheffield High School Outdoor Sports Complex to the name Thomas J. Dunn Sports Complex, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the request from the Sheffield Township Supervisors and Sheffield Sports boosters to rename the Sheffield High School Outdoor Sports Complex to the name Thomas J. Dunn Sports Complex, as presented.
Motion by Stephanie Snell, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
7.3 Updated Pricing for Kelly Education
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the updated pricing for Kelly Education, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the updated pricing for Kelly Education, as presented.
Motion by Stephanie Snell, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
7.4 Acrisure Mid-Atlantic Partners Insurance Services LLC Agreement
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves an agreement with Acrisure Mid-Atlantic Partners Insurance Services LLC, contingent upon Solicitor review and approval of the agreement.
Public Content
This is a biennial agreement that is required for our audited financials. It is an actuarial report that is used for the OPEB disclosure in our financials. It used to be Mockenhaupt but they were taken over by Acrisure.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves an agreement with Acrisure Mid-Atlantic Partners Insurance Services LLC, contingent upon Solicitor review and approval of the agreement.
Motion by John Wortman, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
7.5 Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Landowner Consent Form
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a landowner consent form with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to allow the DEP to cap an abandoned gas well on school district property, as presented.
Public Content
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves a landowner consent form with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to allow the DEP to cap an abandoned gas well on school district property, as presented.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
Subject :
7.6 FastSigns Proposed Estimates for Window Film Safety Project
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposed estimates with FastSigns for the window film safety project, as presented.
Public Content
This project will be funded through the 2024-2026 School Safety PCCD Grant. Per the grant specifications, the project must be completed on or before June 30, 2025.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposed estimates with FastSigns for the window film safety project, as presented.
Motion by Kevin Lindvay, second by Savanna Cochran.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, John Wortman, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, Tammi Holden
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.1 Public Comment
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.2 Executive Session
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities
Subject :
8.3 Adjournment
Meeting :
Apr 7, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Category :
8. Closing Activities