Monday, August 29, 2016
Special Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, August 29, 2016 , 8:00 P.M.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
6820 MARKET STREET, RUSSELL, PA 16345
www.wcsdpa.org
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 - Mr. John Werner
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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 Principles of Governance and Leadership - Mr. Paul Mangione
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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...
Evaluate Continuously
- Utilize appropriate data to make informed decisions
- Use effective practices for the evaluation of the superintendent
- Assess student growth and achievement
- Review effectiveness of the comprehensive plan
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1.6 Public Comment
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2. New Business
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2.1 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report.
Motion by Michael Zamborik, second by Marcy Morgan.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: John Anderson, Thomas Knapp, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, John Werner, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Abstain: Joseph Colosimo
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2.2 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report.
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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2.3 Informational Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Informational Report.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Informational Report.
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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2.4 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report.
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, Michael Zamborik, Donna Zariczny
Abstain: John Werner
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2.5 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts as presented.
Motion by John Werner, 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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2.6 Dental Services Agreement - Dr. Joseph Pikna, DMD - PACCA - Mr. Thomas Knapp
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Dental Services Agreement between the Warren County School District and Joseph J. Pikna, DMD as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Dental Services Agreement between the Warren County School District and Joseph J. Pikna, DMD as presented.
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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2.7 Cyber Memorandum of Understanding - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cyber Memorandum of Understanding as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cyber Memorandum of Understanding as presented.
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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2.8 iPad Purchase - System 44 Next Generation - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$14,480.00
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-000/750
Recommended Action :
The Board of Directors approves the iPad Purchase (System 44 Next Generation), as presented.
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Executive Summary - The iPad purchase promotes opportunities for 4th & 5th grade students receiving Tier III interventions to engage in one-to-one intensive, individualized instruction and skills practice using System 44 Next Generation software. System 44 (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) is recommended as the supplemental curriculum to support instruction and learning opportunities for special education students receiving MTSS Tier III instructional interventions. System 44 integrates seamlessly in the READ 180 Next Generation classroom, with educators providing differentiated instruction for System 44 students during the Small-Group Rotations.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
The Board of Directors approves the iPad Purchase (System 44 Next Generation), as presented.
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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2.9 Beacon Light Custer City Agreement - 2016-2017 - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Budget Source :
01-1200-000-00-00-000/563
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2016-2017 Beacon Light Custer City Agreement, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The Beacon Light Custer City Agreement provides educational services outside of the home district for special education students.
There is no increase in the daily tuition costs for 2016-2017 as compared to the 2015-2016 school year.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
The Board of Directors approves the iPad Purchase (System 44 Next Generation), as presented.
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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2.10 IU5 ESL Services Contract - 2016-2017 - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Budget Source :
01 1200 000 00 00 808/322
Recommended Action :
The Board of Education approves the 2016-2017 IU5 ESL Services Contract, as presented.
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IU5 will provide ESL services to Warren County School District throughout the 2016-2017 school year.
The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (IU5) offers English as a Second Language (ESL) services for English Language Learners (ELLs). Services provided will assist member districts in meeting some of the requirements for their ESL program and support compliance with existing state and federal regulations. The lU5’s ESL services include referral/intake, screening/assessment of language proficiency, individual or small group direct instruction, staff development, supervision, logistics/scheduling, alignment with school curriculum, and instructional and professional resources.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
The Board of Directors approves the iPad Purchase (System 44 Next Generation), as presented.
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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2.11 Planned Instructions - Reading 6, Reading 7, and Reading 8 - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Reading 6, Reading 7 and Reading 8 Planned Instructions.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Reading 6, Reading 7 and Reading 8 Planned Instructions.
Motion by John Werner, 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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2.12 EduLink Agreement Amendment - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$3,709.00
Budget Source :
01-1110-000-00-00-000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached Amendment to the Agreement with EduLink Inc. for the licensing fee to add the Attachment Module to the existing agreement for the electronic teacher evaluation portal (PA-ETEP).
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached Amendment to the Agreement with EduLink Inc. for the licensing fee to add the Attachment Module to the existing agreement for the electronic teacher evaluation portal (PA-ETEP).
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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2.13 Middle Level Planned Instructions - CIT - Mr. John Werner
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Middle Level Planned Instructions as presented.
Public Content
The changes to these Planned Instructions include the documentation of the unit of credit and data system information sheet that is used internally for entering the information in the electronic system. No changes were made to the body/content of any of these planned instructions. The attachments include:
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Course Name
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00001
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Information Literacy Skills - Grade 6-8
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00036
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ELA 6
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00037
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ELA 7
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00039
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ELA 8
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00105
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American Civics 6
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00106
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PA Cultures 6
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00123
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Ancient World History: Prehistory-Renaissance
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00128
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World Connections: Renaissance through Modern World
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00201
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Pre-Algebra 8
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00202
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Honors Alg I
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00307
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Science 8
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00501
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Computer 7
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00502
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Computer 8
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00603
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PE 6
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00604
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PE 7
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00605
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Health 7
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00607
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PE 8
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00703
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Art - Gr. 6
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00706
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Family & Consumer Science 7
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00707
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Art - Gr. 8
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00708
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Family & Consumer Science 8
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00740
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Creating Technology
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00803
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Music - Grade 6
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00828
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Middle Level Band
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00833
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Middle Level Orchestra
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00850
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Middle Level Chorus
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the revisions to the Middle Level Planned Instructions as presented.
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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2.14 Vehicle Routes and Drivers 2016-2017 - FIN - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$4,710,000.00
Budget Source :
0127200000035000513
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the vehicle routes and drivers for the 2016-2017 school year.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the vehicle routes and drivers for the 2016-2017 school year.
Motion by John Werner, 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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2.15 Request for New Position
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Budget Source :
Contingency Fund
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve a new Itinerant Elementary Instructor position beginning with the 2016/2017 school year.
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Position assignment will be WAEC for the 2016/2017 school year.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approve a new Itinerant Elementary Instructor position beginning with the 2016/2017 school year.
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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2.16 Consortium Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc.
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached consortium agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached consortium agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc.
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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3. Closing Activities
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3.1 Adjournment
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Aug 29, 2016 - Special Board Meeting
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3. Closing Activities
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