Monday, May 23, 2005
Special Board Meeting
Warren Area High School
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 A. Call to Order
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1.2 B. Pledge of Allegiance
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Board President Mrs. Jacki Nuttall will lead the Pledge of Allegiance."I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."
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1.3 C. Roll Call
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Mr. David ComeMr. Kevin FreestoneMr. Dale Gerbec - AbsentMr. Richard LyleMrs. Jacki NuttallMr. Richard PascuzziMr. Randall PetersonMr. John SchwankeMr. John Shea
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1.4 D. Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Richard Pascuzzi
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The mission of the Warren County School District is to prepare all students to be responsible and productive citizens by providing them with the skills and education necessary to achieve academic and personal excellence.
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1.5 E. Public Comment
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Public ParticipationIt is the policy of the Board to afford an opportunity to citizens of Warren County to share their viewpoints and ideas with the Board subject to reasonable controls over the length of presentations and the particular time when members of the public will be heard. The guidelines are as follows:1.Participants are asked to sign-in on the participation roster before the Board meeting begins2.Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer; state name, address, group affiliation, and topic being addressed.3.Statements must be directed to the presiding officer (persons may not address or question Board members as individuals).
2. New Business
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Warren County School District Board of School Directors, pursuant to Section 321 of Act 72 of 2004, Homeowner Tax Relief Act, 53 P.S. ยง 6925.101, et seq., shall levy, assess, and collect a tax of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) upon earned income and net profits of resident individuals pursuant to Section 321(b)(1) of said Act, effective as of July 1 of the first fiscal year for which the School District has been certified to receive a property tax relief allocation under Section 505(b) of said Act. Said tax to be added to the .5% earned income and net profits tax currently imposed. (option recommended by Act 72 Advisory Committee)Motion By:David ComeSecond:Kevin FreestoneAction:UnanimousVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentYeaRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentYeaDavid ComeYeaKevin FreestoneYeaDale GerbecNot PresentRichard LyleYeaRandall PetersonYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJohn SheaYea
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2.2 B. Fact Finder's Report
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2. New Business
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Fact Finder's Report as presented.
Mr. Freestone made a motion to table this motion. Mr. Lyle seconded. Passed unanimously.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:David ComeAction:TableVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentDavid ComeKevin FreestoneDale GerbecRichard LyleRandall PetersonJohn SchwankeJohn Shea
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2.3 C. Sheffield Elementary Closing Hearing
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2. New Business
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors, pursuant to Section 780 of the Pennsylvania School Code, holds a public hearing on June 14, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., at Sheffield Elementary School on the question of the permanent closure of Sheffield Elementary School.Motion By:Richard LyleSecond:John SheaAction:RejectVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentNayRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentNayDavid ComeNayKevin FreestoneNayDale GerbecNot PresentRichard LyleNayRandall PetersonNayJohn SchwankeNayJohn SheaYea
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2.4 D. Preliminary Budget
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2. New Business
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the Preliminary Budget as presented. Motion By:Kevin FreestoneSecond:David ComeAction:PassVoting RecordJacqueline Nuttall - PresidentNayRichard Pascuzzi - Vice PresidentYeaDavid ComeYeaKevin FreestoneYeaDale GerbecNot PresentRichard LyleYeaRandall PetersonYeaJohn SchwankeYeaJohn SheaYea
3. Informational Items
4. Closing Activities
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4.1 A. Adjournment
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4. Closing Activities