Monday, July 29, 2013
Special Board Meeting
Warren County Career Center
1. Opening Activities
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1.1 Call to Order
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.4 Mission Statement - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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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.
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1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Standards for Effective School Governance and code of Conduct - Ms. Mary Anne Paris
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TO PROMOTE STUDENT GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT, AN EFFECTIVE SCHOOL BOARD . . .
Advocates for a thorough and efficient system of public education by maintining legislative awareness and communicating with members of local, state and federal legislative bodies.
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1.6 Public Comment
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1.7 Important Dates
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2. New Business
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2.1 2008 Bond Refunding
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2013 refunding of the 2008 Bonds per the attached documents.
Motion & Voting
Resolution forthcoming from Bond Counsel
Motion by Donna Zariczny, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Paul Yourchisin, Thomas Knapp, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik, Arthur Stewart, Marcy A. Morgan
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2.2 Financial Reports
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2. New Business
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.
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 Jack Werner, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: Michael Zamborik, Marcy A. Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Jack Werner, Thomas Knapp, John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Paul Yourchisin, Donna Zariczny
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2.3 Certificated Personnel Report
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
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2.4 Support Personnel Report
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.
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2.5 Athletic Supplemental Contracts
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That the Board of School Directors approves the
Athletic Supplemental contracts.
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2.6 Request for New Position
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a .5 FTE Itinerant Special Education teacher position. This position will be effective at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year.
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2.7 Volunteer Report
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That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report.
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2.8 Student and Athletic Insurance Renewal- Bollinger, Inc.
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of the School Directors approves the Student and Athletic Insurance coverage for the 2013-2014 school year.
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Annual renewal of Student and Athletic Insurance. The Athletic insurance is for football players. The cost of this insurance is $5,450.00 and remained flat for the 2013-2014 school year as compared to the 2012-2013 school year.
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2.9 Professional Development Trainer Barbara Boroson
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract with Barbara Boroson for a full day of professional development on August 28, 2013.
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Barbara Boroson will present a general session with WCSD teachers and smaller break out sessions with Special Education Teachers and paraprofessionals on August 28th on the subject of autism spectrum disorders. She is the author of "Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Mainstream Classroom: How to Reach and Teach Students with ASDs."
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2.10 2013-2014 School Calendar Revision
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revision to the 2013-2014 school calendar.
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2.11 Bollinger Enterprises Contract
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
The Board of School Directors approves the contract with Bollinger Enterprises for year 2013 - 2014.
Motion & Voting
The Board of School Directors approves the contract with Bollinger Enterprises for year 2013 - 2014.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Marcy A. Morgan.
Yes: Paul Yourchisin, Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, John Grant, Jack Werner, Marcy A. Morgan, Thomas Knapp
Abstain: Donna Zariczny
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2.12 Special Education IU5 Contract for the 2013-2014 School Year
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
The Board of School Directors approves the IU5 Special Education Contract for the 2013-2014 school year.
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The IU5 Special Education Contract for the 2013-2014 school year is based on the child count data as of May 2013. Programs supported within the WCSD include Visually Impaired Support, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.
Motion & Voting
The Board of School Directors approves the IU5 Special Education Contract for the 2013-2014 school year.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Michael Zamborik.
Yes: Mary Anne Paris, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Marcy A. Morgan, John Grant, Donna Zariczny, Thomas Knapp, Michael Zamborik, Jack Werner
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2.13 Beacon Light Extended School Year contracts
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contracts with Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems for Extended School Year Services as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the contracts with Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems for Extended School Year Services as presented.
Motion by Jack Werner, second by Mary Anne Paris.
Yes: John Grant, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Paul Yourchisin, Marcy A. Morgan, Jack Werner, Michael Zamborik
Abstain: Donna Zariczny
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2.14 Lease Agreement Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program (AVES)
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the lease agreement with Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program to utilize space at Allegheny Valley Elementary School as presented.
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2.15 Lease Agreement Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program (YEMS)
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the lease agreement with Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program to utilize space at Youngsville Elementary/Middle School as presented.
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2.16 Terminate Lease Agreement Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program - YHS
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors terminates the lease agreement with Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program as presented.
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The attached lease should be terminated as there is a change in space needed. This lease has an automatic renewal unless terminated by either party. A new lease is recommended in a different agenda item.
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2.17 Lease Agreement Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program - YHS
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the lease agreement with Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program to utilize space at Youngsville High School as presented.
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2.18 Budget Transfer
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the resolution and budget transfer for 2012-2013 in the amount of $31,077.
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2.19 Policy Number 1017, titled - School Building Names
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 1017, titled - School Building Names.
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2.20 Policy Number 10110, titled - Student Attendance Policy
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading Policy Number 10110, titled - Student Attendance Policy.
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2.21 Request for Eisenhower Middle High School Sports to move from PIAA District 10 to PIAA District 9.
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the recommendation for Eisenhower Middle/High School to leave District 10 and move to District 9 for athletic purposes.
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2.22 Request for Athletic Budget Increase
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves an increase in the 2013-2014 Athletic Budget in the amount of $28,675 to cover increased salaries and transportation costs.
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To keep flat funding in athletics for the 2013-2014 school year it is recommended that we increase the amount given to athletics by $28,675. This increase will cover the anticipated increases of salaries and transportation for next school year. The increases in salary come from the increase in the contract and social security for coaches. The increase in transportation comes from an increase in mileage from $2.91 to $3.01 per mile.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves an increase in the 2013-2014 Athletic Budget in the amount of $28,675 to cover increased salaries and transportation costs.
Motion by Mary Anne Paris, second by Marcy A. Morgan.
Yes: Arthur Stewart, Mary Anne Paris, Thomas Knapp, Marcy A. Morgan, Paul Yourchisin, Jack Werner, John Grant, Michael Zamborik
No: Donna Zariczny
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2.23 Appointment of voting Delegates for the PSBA Delegate Assembly Meeting
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors appoints ______________, ____________ and ______________ to serve as voting delegates to the 2013 PSBA Delegate Assembly meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2013 and PSBA Leadership Conference October 16-18, 2013.
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Changes to the PSBA bylaws approved last October established a new Delegate Assembly that replaces the Legislative Policy Council. The Delegate Assembly will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 1-4 p.m. This is prior to the start of the Leadership Conference. Board members and the Board Secretary are eligible to serve as delegates for this assembly.
3. Closing Activities
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3.1 Executive Session
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3.2 Adjournment
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