Monday, January 16, 2006
Special Board Meeting
Warren County Career Center
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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1.3 C. Roll Call
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Mr. Roger DunhamMr. Kevin FreestoneMr. Thomas KnappMr. Richard LyleDr. Jack MartinMrs. Jacqueline NuttallMr. John SchwankeMr. David WortmanVacant Seat
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1.4 D. Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Richard Lyle
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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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1.6 F. Agenda Adoption
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2. New Business
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2.1 A. Temporary Board Seat Vacancy
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves to proceed with the Petition to Declare a Temporary Vacancy pursuant to Section 315 of the School Code, as proposed by the Solicitor, and that the Board of School Directors authorizes the Administration and Solicitor to take all steps necessary to advance said Petition.
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2.2 B. Budget Deliberation - Preliminary Budget 2006-2007
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Jan 16, 2006 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
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Draft III of 2006-2007 Preliminary BudgetRevenue estimates, expenditure estimates, fund balance estimates have all been updated with new information available since "Draft I" (10.5) document was presented.Budget DriversExpenditure EstimateRevenue EstimateFund Balance EstimateFund Balance HistoryRevised Revenue EstimatesCounty Assessment
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2.3 C. Grade 8 from Youngsville High School to Youngsville Elementary/Middle School
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Jan 16, 2006 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors approves the addition of an eighth grade program at Youngsville Elementary/Middle School by authorizing that the present seventh grade remain to become the first 8th grade effective (school year 2006/07 or school year 2007-08 or school year 2008-09) generating an estimated cost avoidance of $112,500 for school year 2006-07.
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2.4 D. Close Sheffield Elementary School and Move Program to Allegheny Valley Elementary School
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Jan 16, 2006 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors should direct administration to advertise a school closing date and hold a hearing for the closing of Sheffield Elementary School. Such closing to be effective (school year 2006-07; or school year 2007-08; or school year 2008-2009) generating an estimated cost avoidance of $280,000 for school year 2006-2007.
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2.5 E. Transition From An Eight Period Day To A Seven Period Day For Middle And High School Students Gra
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Jan 16, 2006 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to build and implement a seven period schedule leading to the class of 2010 to graduate with 24 credits effective (school year 2006-07; or school year 2007-08; or school year 2008-09) generating a cost avoidance of $360,000 for school year 2006-07.
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Sample SchedulesProjected Graduation RequirementsSingleton Courses With Less Than 15 Enrolled - West Attendance AreaSingleton Courses With Less Than 15 Enrolled - East Attendance AreaSingleton Courses With Less Than 15 Enrolled - Central Attendance AreaSingleton Courses With Less Than 15 Enrolled - North Attendance Area
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2.6 F. Implementation of the Single Track Curriculum for Grades 9-12
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Jan 16, 2006 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to study "Single Track Academic Curriculum" with successfully acquired "grant funds" during school year 2006-07 for consideration in the development of the budget for (school year 2007-08 or school year 2008-09) generating no cost avoidance for school year 2006-07.
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2.7 G. Minimum Class Enrollment Policy (6-12, except Sugar Grove Elementary and Russell Elementary)
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Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs administration to implement a minimum course enrollment policy for school year 2006-07 of (15; 12; 10) students generating a cost avoidance of $225,000 to $450,000 for school 2006-07.
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2.8 H. Class Size Enrollment Policy (K-6)
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2. New Business
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Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs administration to implement a course enrollment policy for (school year 2006-07; or school year 2007-08; or school year 2008-09) as follows:
a. (K, 1, 2) - 10 and less reassigned; 11 to 23 - assigned a classroom; b. (3, 4, 5) - 11 to 25 assigned a classroom; generating an estimated cost avoidance of $340,000 for school year 2006-07.
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2.9 I. Gifted Support Program Adjustment
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Jan 16, 2006 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs that the gifted support program be administered and provided by the students' home school effective (school year 2006-07; or school year 2007-08; or school year 2008-09) at a cost avoidance of $304,000 for school year 2006-07.
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2.10 J. Two Athletic & Extra Curricular Programs
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Jan 16, 2006 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
Motion:That the Board of School Directors directs administration to implement restructured athletic and extra curricular programs which provide two varsity opportunities; two junior varsity opportunities; two marching band opportunities; three county-wide drama opportunities effective (school year 2006-07; or school year 2007-08; or school year 2008-09) at an estimated cost avoidance of $350,000 for the school year 2006-07.
3. Closing Activities
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3.1 A. Adjournment
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Jan 16, 2006 - Special Board Meeting
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3. Closing Activities