1. Opening Activities
Subject :
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Info
Subject :
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Info
Subject :
1.3 Roll Call
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Info
Subject :
1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Ms. Mary Anne Paris
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Info

Public Content

The mission of the Warren County School District is to educationally empower all students to think critically and solve problems through a rigorous curriculum that will provide them with the skills necessary to graduate and pursue a career of their interest.
Subject :
1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Standards for Effective School Governance and Code of Conduct - Mr. Thomas Knapp
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Info

Public Content

To Promote Student growth and achievement, an effective school board models responsible governance and leadership by staying current with changing needs and requirements by reviewing educational literature, attending professional development opportunities prior to board service and continuously during board service; and preparing to make informed decisions and interacting with school officials in other districts and using resources provided by organizations and agencies committed to effective governance and management of public schools.
Subject :
1.6 Public Comment
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :
Info
2. New Business
Subject :
2.1 Resignation
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors hereby accepts the letter of resignation submitted by Brandon Hufnagel, with said resignation being effective on February 5, 2013.

File Attachments

ResignationLtrSignatureOrig.pdf (67 KB)

Motion & Voting

That the Board of School Directors hereby accepts the letter of resignation submitted by Brandon Hufnagel, with said resignation being effective on February 5, 2013.

Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Michael Zamborik
Subject :
2.2 PSBA Superintendent Search Services
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the retention of PSBA Executive Search Services, utilizing its _______________ program for the purpose of conducting a Superintendent search for the Warren County School District.

Motion & Voting

That the Board of School Directors authorizes the retention of PSBA Executive Search Services, utilizing its _______________ program for the purpose of conducting a Superintendent search for the Warren County School District.

Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by John Grant.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Donna Zariczny, Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Michael Zamborik
Subject :
2.3 Recind Motion 7.2 from February 11, 2013
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors rescinds the motion passed at the February 11, 2013 board meeting associated with item 7.1 Bid Results and Approvals for the Eisenhower Middle/High School Renovations and Additions (K-12) Project (WCSD #1002 & #1203).

Motion & Voting

That the Board of School Directors rescinds the motion passed at the February 11, 2013 board meeting associated with item 7.1 Bid Results and Approvals for the Eisenhower Middle/High School Renovations and Additions (K-12) Project (WCSD #1002 & #1203).

Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Paul Yourchisin, John Grant, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Mary Anne Paris, Donna Zariczny, Jack Werner
Subject :
2.4 Revised Bid Results and Approvals for the Eisenhower Middle/High School Renovations and Additions (K-12) Project (WCSD #1002 & #1203)
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Recommended Action :
That contingent upon the Pennsylvania Department of Education's approval of PlanCon Part F and PlanCon Part G for PDE Project #3640, the Board of School Directors approves a General Construction Contract #1002.1 to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. in the amount of $8,613,688 for the base bid; a General Construction Contract #1203.1 to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. in the amount of $3,625,883 for the base bid and alternate GC-7; a HVAC/Mechanical Contract #1002.2 to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc. in the amount of $2,795,329 for the base bid; a HVAC/Mechanical Contract #1203.2 to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc. in the amount of $559,115 for the base bid and alternates HC-4 and HC-5; a Plumbing Construction Contract #1002.3 to Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,674,769 for the base bid and alternates PC-3 and PC-4; a Plumbing Construction Contract #1203.3 to Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc. in the amount of $349,068 for the base bid and alternates PC-1, PC-2 and PC-3; an Electrical Construction Contract #1002.4 to Blackhawk Neff, Inc. in the amount of $2,904,664 for the base bid and alternate EC-4; an Electrical Construction Contract #1203.4 to Cox & Kanyuck Electric LLC in the amount of $573,094 for the base bid and alternate EC-2; a Fire Protection Construction Contract #1002.5 to Allied Fire Protection Systems in the amount of $402,000 for the base bid; a Fire Protection Construction Contract #1203.5 to Allied Fire Protection Systems in the amount of $110,461 for the base bid and alternate FPC-1; and a Food Service Construction Contract #1002.6 to Commercial Appliance Contract, Inc. in the amount of $335,130 for the base bid for the project(s) known as the Eisenhower Middle/Senior High School Renovations and Additions (K-12), WCSD #1002 & 1203, PDE #3640, and that the Board of School Directors directs the administration to make the necessary changes to the applicable PlanCon forms to reflect the above.

Motion & Voting

That contingent upon the Pennsylvania Department of Education''s approval of PlanCon Part F and PlanCon Part G for PDE Project #3640, the Board of School Directors approves a General Construction Contract #1002.1 to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. in the amount of $8,613,688 for the base bid; a General Construction Contract #1203.1 to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. in the amount of $3,625,883 for the base bid and alternate GC-7; a HVAC/Mechanical Contract #1002.2 to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc. in the amount of $2,795,329 for the base bid; a HVAC/Mechanical Contract #1203.2 to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc. in the amount of $559,115 for the base bid and alternates HC-4 and HC-5; a Plumbing Construction Contract #1002.3 to Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,674,769 for the base bid and alternates PC-3 and PC-4; a Plumbing Construction Contract #1203.3 to Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc. in the amount of $349,068 for the base bid and alternates PC-1, PC-2 and PC-3; an Electrical Construction Contract #1002.4 to Blackhawk Neff, Inc. in the amount of $2,904,664 for the base bid and alternate EC-4; an Electrical Construction Contract #1203.4 to Cox & Kanyuck Electric LLC in the amount of $573,094 for the base bid and alternate EC-2; a Fire Protection Construction Contract #1002.5 to Allied Fire Protection Systems in the amount of $402,000 for the base bid; a Fire Protection Construction Contract #1203.5 to Allied Fire Protection Systems in the amount of $110,461 for the base bid and alternate FPC-1; and a Food Service Construction Contract #1002.6 to Commercial Appliance Contract, Inc. in the amount of $335,130 for the base bid for the project(s) known as the Eisenhower Middle/Senior High School Renovations and Additions (K-12), WCSD #1002 & 1203, PDE #3640, and that the Board of School Directors directs the administration to make the necessary changes to the applicable PlanCon forms to reflect the above.

Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Arthur Stewart, Thomas Knapp, Donna Zariczny, Michael Zamborik, Jack Werner, John Grant
Subject :
2.5 Acting Superintendent Report
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Info
Subject :
2.6 Other
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Info
3. Closing Activities
Subject :
3.1 Adjournment
Meeting :
Feb 25, 2013 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
3. Closing Activities
Type :
Info