Monday, June 30, 2014
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 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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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 - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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We, as members of our local board of education, representing all residents of our school district, believe that:
Boards of school directors share responsibility for ensuring a "thorough and efficient system of public education" as required by the Pennsylvania Constitution. Accordingly, school boards must balance their responsibility to provide educational programs with the need to be effective stewards of public resources.
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1.6 Public Comment
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1. Opening Activities
2. New Business
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2.1 President's Report - Letter
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2. New Business
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2.2 Financial Reports - FIN - Ms. Mary Anne Paris
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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 Donna Zariczny, second by Thomas Knapp.
Yes: Thomas Knapp, Arthur Stewart, Michael Zamborik, Paul Mangione, Jack Werner
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2.3 Budget Transfer - FIN - Ms. Mary Anne Paris
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $4,020.00.
Public Content
The transfer is to cover the cost of the large repair and maintenance of the current Diagnostic Machine.
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2.4 Budget Transfers in Preparation of 2013-2014 Audit - FIN - Ms. Maryanne Paris
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs and authorizes the Director of Business Services, after June 30, 2014, to make budget transfers applicable to the 2013-2014 fiscal year, as necessary, in preparation of the 2013-2014 annual audit, with the understanding that all such transfers shall be presented to the Board for approval/ratifi cation at a subsequent meeting.
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This motion will direct the Director of Business Services to make budget transfers, if necessary, after June 30, 2014 to prepare the books for the 2013-2014 annual audit. All transfers made after June 30, 2014 will be brought to a committee meeting and the Board for final approval.
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2.5 Insurance Renewals - FIN - Ms. Mary Anne Paris
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached insurance renewal coverage types, coverage limits, and premium amounts to be pr ovided by Calvert Pearson Insurance Group, Inc. (Keystone Insurers Group) and Sundahl & Co., Inc., and authorizes the Board President, the Board Secretary, and the administration to execute the associated policies and any other documentation required to implement the policies.
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Errors and Omissions: Sundahl & Co Agency
* Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Commercial
Package: Calvert Pearson
* Crime Coverage
* Inland Marine
* Commeercial Auto
* General Liability
* Workers Compensation
* Excess Umbrella Liability
The WCSD total insurance increase is from $416,413 to $442,035 which respresents a $25,622 increase or 6.2% The premium for Errors and Omissions is increasing from $34,576 to $43,093 which equates to $8,517 or 24.6%. This is driven from the overall claim environment and not by the WCSD claim history. The underwriters wanted a 40% increase but due to our longevity and rela tively favorable experience, our broker was able to keep the increase at 24.6%. The Commercial Package is increasing from $381,837 to $398,942 which represents $17,105 or 4.5%.. This is driven by the Youngsville vandalism claim. Our premium for Property/GL is up $36,418. Liberty Mutual is the 5th largest casualty company in the world. The YHS claim is the largest vandalism school claim in the country for them at $884,996, as is currently submitted. The deductible will be increasing from $5k to $10k. Liberty Mutual wanted the deductible increased to $25k. Our total insurance increase is $25,622 or 6.2%
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2.6 GRANT: Direct Certification Technology Upgrade Incentive - FIN - Ms. Mary Ann Paris
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Center for Schools and Communities for Direct Certification Technology Upgrade Incentive funds related to the Direct Certification process.
Public Content
Please see attached.
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2.7 2014-2015 Final Budget
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached Final Budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year and the attached Tax Structure and Resource Allocation Resolution.
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2.8 Homestead/Farmstead Resolution
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution as presented.
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2.9 Proposed Act 93 Certificated Plan
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Act 93 Certificated Plan as presented and based on PSBA’s compensation services analysis.
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2.10 Proposed Act 93 Non-Certificated Plan
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Jun 30, 2014 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Act 93 Non-Certificated Plan as presented and based on PSBA’s compensation services analysis.
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2.11 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Certificated Personnel Report.
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2.12 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Ms. Marcy Morgan
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Support Personnel Report.
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2.13 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts.
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2.14 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts.
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2.15 Volunteer Reports - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Volunteer Reports.
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2.16 Renewal of Teachscape License - CIT - Mr. Jack Werner
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Jun 30, 2014 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the renewal of the Teachscape licensing for the 2014-2015 school year at the cost of $13,050 as indicated in the attached quote.
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Teachscape is used for teacher observations. The licensing needs to be renewed for the 2014-2015 school year.
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2.17 2014-15 Math Grades 3-5 Purchase Requests - CIT - Mr. Jack Werner
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of McGraw Hill School Education Math materials for grade 3 in the amount of $27,354 and grades 4-5 in the amount of $53542.05.
Public Content
This purchase is for five years worth of consumables for Math grades 3-5. The planned instruction for grades 3 & 4 was Board approved 6/11/12. Planned instruction for grade 5 was approved 910/12.
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2.18 Barber National Institute Contract - CIT- John Werner
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
The Board of School Directors approves the contract with the Barber National Institute for school year 2014 - 2015.
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The Barber National Institute provides Mobile Therapy and Behavior Specialist services to designated students. They also provide support services to professional staff.
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2.19 IU5 Contract - CIT - John Werner
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract with IU5 for the 2014-2015 school year.
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IU5 provides special education programs and services including institutional programs, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and visual services.
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2.20 Highly Gifted Pilot Proposal - CIT - Mr. Jack Werner
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposal for a pilot program during school year 2014 - 2015 for students in grades 3 - 5 who qualify as highly gifted.
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A pilot program would be offered during the 2014 - 2015 school year to students who qualify as highly gifted.
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2.21 Carl D. Perkins Secondary Local Plan 2014-15 - CIT - Mr. Jack Werner
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MOTION: That the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit a Perkins Local Secondary Plan Grant application to support academic, career, and technical programming at the Warren County Career Center in the 2014-2015 school year.
Public Content
Please see attached.
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2.22 Planned Instruction for Pre-Algebra 8 - CIT - Mr. Jack Werner
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Pre-Algebra 8 planned instructions as presented.
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This planned instruction has been reviewed and revised by the district's Grade 8 Math teachers to reflect the PA Core Standards. Implementation would begin with the 2014-2015 school year.
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2.23 Allegheny Valley Closure - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Recommended Action :
Based on the information presented to the Board as part of the June 4, 2012, public hearing, the additional information provided to the Board since the public hearing, and in accordance with Sections 1311 and 502 of the School Code, the Board of School Directors, contingent upon PDE approval, hereby orders the closure of Allegheny Valley Elementary School due to the declining enrollment within the District and in order to implement the September 2008 Warren County School District Master Facilities Plan, as amended. I further move that said closure shall be effective on January 27, 2015, and that the Board authorizes the administration to carry out all administrative steps that are necessary to effectuate said closing pursuant to 24 P.S. §5-502, 24 P.S. §5-524, 22 Pa. Code §349.28, 22 Pa Code §4.41, or otherwise.
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2.24 Reassignment of Students - Eastern Attendance Area - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors, due to the closure of the Allegheny Valley Elementary School, approves the Resolution as presented reassigning those students that would have otherwise attended the Allegheny Valley Elementary School to the Sheffield K-12 School commencing on January 27, 2015 and continuing thereafter.
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2.25 Eisenhower ADA Ramp (WCSD #1401) - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the construction of the ADA Ramp at Eisenhower to be constructed by E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. according to plans and specifications for the sum of $75,562.00.
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2.26 Headstart Lease Agreement - Allegheny Valley Elementary - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Headstart Lease Agreement for space usage at Allegheny Valley Elementary as presented.
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2.27 Headstart Lease Agreement - Youngsville High School - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Jun 30, 2014 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Headstart Lease Agreement for space usage at Youngsville High School as presented.
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2.28 Policy 1017 School Building Names - Second Reading - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on second reading the proposed changes to Policy 1017, titled “School Building Names,” as presented.
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2.29 QZAB Grant Application for WAHS Renovations - PPF - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
If the Pennsylvania Department of Education acts favorably on the QZAB application submitted by the Warren County School District, the Board hereby certifies that 100 percent of the available project proceeds of the QZAB issue will be used for the renovation, repair or rehabilitation of a public school facility or for equipment to be used at the academy, which support the academic program being proposed, or for up-to-date technology or instructional materials if the intended use can be classified as a capital asset under the Local Government Unit Debt Act (LGUDA). The Board certifies that the information in this application and the attached documentation are true and correct, and that the Board of School Directors authorizes the administration to submit the appropriate paperwork.
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2.30 Ratification of Signature
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors ratifies the signature of the QZAB CyberLearning Solutions Site License Letter and indicates its intent to proceed pursuant to said letter, but only if the District receives QZAB funding for a project at Warren Area High School.
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2.31 Policy 10410, titled "Students Enrolled in Private/Parochial Schools, Cyber Schools, and Charter Schools Participation in Co-Curricular Activities
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Jun 30, 2014 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves on first reading the revisions to Policy 10410, to be titled "Students Enrolled in Cyber Schools, Charter Schools, and Home School Programs Participation in Co-Curricular Activities," as presented.
Public Content
Revisions to this policy as indicated in the attachment are suggested in order that the policy concurs with District 10 rules.
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2.32 Informational Report - PACCA - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Informational Report.
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2.33 Superintendent's Contract
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Jun 30, 2014 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the increase to the Superintendent's salary by 2%, effective July 1, 2014, based on a preliminary assessment of performance, with the understanding that the formal evaluation still will occur pursuant to the Superintendent's contract.
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3. Closing Activities
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3.1 Executive Session
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3. Closing Activities
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3.2 Adjournment
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3. Closing Activities