Monday, January 25, 2016
Special Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016, 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
6820 MARKET STREET, RUSSELL, PA 16345
www.wcsdpa.org
1. Opening Activities
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1.01 Call to Order
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1. Opening Activities
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1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
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1. Opening Activities
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Mr. John Anderson |
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Mr. Arthur Stewart |
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Mr. Thomas Knapp |
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Mr. John Werner |
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Mr. Paul Mangione |
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Mr. Michael Zamborik |
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Mrs. Marcy Morgan |
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Mrs. Donna Zariczny |
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Ms. Mary Anne Paris |
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1.04 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mrs. Morgan
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1. Opening Activities
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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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1.05 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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Principles for Governance and Leadership
Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve. The actions taken by the Board ultimately have both short and long-term impact in the classroom. Therefore, school directors collectively and individually will...
Plan Thoughtfully
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By adopting and implementing a collaborative comprehensive planning process, including regular reviews
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By setting annual goals that are aligned with the comprehensive plan
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By developing a financial plan that anticipates both short and long-term needs
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By formulating a master facilities plan conducive to teaching and learning
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1.06 Public Comment
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1. Opening Activities
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2. New Business
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2.01 Charter School Payments
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That, for any invoice received from a charter school on or before January 25, 2016, the Board of School Directors authorizes the District to pay those portions of charter school payments subject to being withheld by the District pursuant to the motion approved by Board at item 2.06 of its September 28, 2015, with the understanding that any invoice received from a charter school after January 25, 2016, will be evaluated for payment based on the status of state subsidies at such time.
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Motion & Voting
That, for any invoice received from a charter school on or before January 25, 2016, the Board of School Directors authorizes the District to pay those portions of charter school payments subject to being withheld by the District pursuant to the motion approved by Board at item 2.06 of its September 28, 2015, with the understanding that any invoice received from a charter school after January 25, 2016, will be evaluated for payment based on the status of state subsidies at such time.
Motion by John Werner, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.02 PlanCon G Submission to PDE for Warren Area High School Alterations & Additions (WCSD #1301, PDE #3811)
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve PlanCon Part G, Project Accounting Based on Bids, for submission to PDE for the project known as the Warren Area High School Alterations and Additions, WCSD #1301, PDE #3811.
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From the PDE website: Project Accounting Based on Bids, is concerned with actual construction bids. A project’s eligibility for reimbursement is ultimately determined at PlanCon Part G.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approve PlanCon Part G, Project Accounting Based on Bids, for submission to PDE for the project known as the Warren Area High School Alterations and Additions, WCSD #1301, PDE #3811.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.03 PlanCon H Submission to PDE for Warren Area High School Alterations & Additions (WCSD #1301, PDE #3811)
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve PlanCon H, Project Financing, for submission to PDE for the project known as the Warren Area High School Alterations & Additions (WCSD #1301, PDE #3811).
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From the PDE website: Project Financing, addresses the financing used for a project. Calculation of the temporary reimbursable percent for a project's financing occurs at PlanCon Part H. Once PlanCon Part H is approved, reimbursement on a project commences.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approve PlanCon H, Project Financing, for submission to PDE for the project known as the Warren Area High School Alterations & Additions (WCSD #1301, PDE #3811).
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.04 PlanCon F Approval from PDE for Warren Area High School Alterations & Additions (WCSD #1301, PDE #3811)
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors acknowledges receipt of the PlanCon Part F approval from PDE relative to the project known as the Warren Area High School Alterations & Additions (WCSD #1301, PDE #3811), which evidence said approval, be entered into the Minutes of this meeting.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors acknowledges receipt of the PlanCon Part F approval from PDE relative to the project known as the Warren Area High School Alterations & Additions (WCSD #1301, PDE #3811), which evidence said approval, be entered into the Minutes of this meeting.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Thomas Knapp.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.05 Computer Replacement Purchase
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Jan 25, 2016
Absolute Date :
Jan 25, 2016
Dollar Amount :
$419,576.00
Budget Source :
Dedicated fund balance
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of 716 computers and monitors for the amount of $419,576 to GovConnection through the COSTARS state contract pricing program.
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Executive Summary
The District would like to purchase 716 computers and monitors to replace aging workstations across the district.
The Technology Department has received a quote based on the COSTARS state contract through GovConnection.
Funding will be from the dedicated fund balance for computer replacements.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of 716 computers and monitors for the amount of $419,576 to GovConnection through the COSTARS state contract pricing program.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.06 Warren Area Elementary Center VOIP Phone Replacement Equipment
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Preferred Date :
Jan 25, 2016
Absolute Date :
Jan 25, 2016
Dollar Amount :
$38,759.50
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from OASystems for $38,759.50 to cover hardware and three years of maintenance on a phone system replacement for Warren Area Elementary Center.
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Executive Summary
OASystems has provided the district with a quote for an IP standards based phone system replacement for WAEC. This system fully replaces what currently exists, and adds several features such as bridged conference calling, automated attendants, on demand voice mail, and web based management. Phones will be installed in each office and common area. This quote covers all equipment, installation and configuration as well as a one year maintenance agreement.
The hardware quoted from OpenArc has come in lower than COSTARS state contract prices.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from OASystems for $38,759.50 to cover hardware and three years of maintenance on a phone system replacement for Warren Area Elementary School.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.07 Warren Area Elementary Center VOIP Phone Services
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Preferred Date :
Jan 25, 2016
Absolute Date :
Jan 25, 2016
Budget Source :
Technology Communications Account
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement from Zito Media Communications to install and configure SIP trunk data services for Warren Area Elementary Center totaling $917.50 until June 30, 2016.
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Executive Summary
Quotes were received for data services known as SIP connections or trunks, to support a phone system upgrade at Youngsville High School. A SIP connection or Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service offered by many Internet telephony service providers that connects a company's private branch exchange telephone system to the public switched telephone network via the Internet.
Zito Media Communications submitted a partial year quote for SIP trunks. This service upgrade will allow the district to deploy VOIP phones to each classroom, office, and common areas.
Monthly recurring fees will be paid through the communications budget replacing the current phone system charges totaling $917.50 until June 30, 2016. Services and nonrecurring charges are billable as service is activated.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the agreement from Zito Media Communications to install and configure SIP trunk data services for Warren Area Elementary Center totaling $917.50 until June 30, 2016.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.08 Grant Funding - Athletic Trainer
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School accepts grant funding from Warren General Hospital in the amount of $50,000 to help offset the costs of Athletic Trainer Program.
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Recently WGH was awarded a 50,000 grant from Highmark Blue/Cross Blue/Shield for support of athletic trainer services beginning Febrruary 1st 2016.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School accepts grant funding from Warren General Hospital in the amount of $50,000 to help offset the costs of Athletic Trainer Program.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.09 Request for Athletic Trainer Funding
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves allocating $25,000 for support of an Athletic Trainer Program beginning February 1, 2016, for the 2015-2016 school year.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves allocating $25,000 for support of an Athletic Trainer Program beginning February 1, 2016, for the 2015-2016 school year.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2.10 New Position - Athletic Trainer
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a new position for an Athletic Trainer.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves a new position for an Athletic Trainer.
Motion by Thomas Knapp, second by Michael Zamborik.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
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2. New Business
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cyber Program agreement with Bradford School District as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by John Werner.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Joseph Colosimo, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
3. Closing Activities
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3.01 Adjournment
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Jan 25, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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3. Closing Activities