Monday, June 29, 2020
Special Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, June 29, 2020, 7:00 P.M.
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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. 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 Principles of Governance and Leadership - Mr. Jeffrey Labesky
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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...
Act Ethically
- Never use the position for improper benefit to self or others
- Act to avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest
- Recognize the absence of authority outside of the collective board
- Respect the role, authority and input of the superintendent
- Balance the responsibility to provide educational programs with being stewards of community resources
- Abide by the majority decision
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1.6 Public Comment
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2. New Business
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2.1 Letter of Engagement - Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc.
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Letter of Engagement with Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc., as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Letter of Engagement with Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc., as presented.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.2 Financial Reports - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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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.
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2.3 Property Past Taxes Due - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
MOTION A:
That the Board of School Directors agrees to forgive the real estate taxes, penalties, and interest for the property located at 219 Liberty Street in Warren (WN- 575-9339) for the time period preceding the date on which the City of Warren/the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Warren takes ownership of the property, contingent upon (i) the City of Warren/the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Warren taking ownership of the property prior to January 1, 2021; (ii) the City of Warren/the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Warren receiving DCED grant funds to improve the property; and (iii) forgiveness of the past due taxes, penalties, and interest for the property by the County and City. Further, that the Board of School Directors directs the Board President to provide a letter to the City regarding this approval and the associated contingencies.
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MOTION B:
That the Board of School Directors rejects the City of Warren’s request for the Board to forgive the past due real estate taxes, penalties, and interest owed for the property located at 219 Liberty Street in Warren (WN- 575-9339).
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2.4 Committed Fund Balance Use 2019-20 - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the use of and transfer of committed fund balance (account 0830) to the General Fund in the total amount of $1,282,708 for the purpose of Capital Projects $100,000, PSERS mandated expenditures $200,000, Technology Projects $741,008 and STEM in the amount of $241,700.
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Executive Summary: The transfers are to cover planned expenditures as outlined in the 2019-20202 budget as well as STEM Projects that have previously been approved by the Board of Directors.
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2.5 Final Budget Approval 2020-21 - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Final Budget with a 0 mill increase for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, as presented.
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2.6 Annual Tax Levy & Resource Allocation Resolution 2020-21 - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2020-2021 Annual Tax Levy and Resource Allocation Resolution with a 0 mill increase, as presented.
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2.7 Homestead Farmstead Resolution - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the Homestead and Farmstead Resolution with a 0 mill increase for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, as presented.
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2.8 GRANT: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Preferred Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Absolute Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Dollar Amount :
$1,426,059.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit an application to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Grant for eligible expenses as listed in the grant guidance.
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2.9 GRANT: COVID-19 School Health and Safety Grants 2020-21 (WCCC)- FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Preferred Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Absolute Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Dollar Amount :
$90,000.00
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a COVID-19 School Safety and Security Grant to purchase eligible supplies, equipment, and/or training for use at the Warren County Career Center.
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2.10 GRANT: COVID-19 School Health and Safety Grants 2020-21 (WCSD)
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Preferred Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Absolute Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Dollar Amount :
$299,863.00
Recommended Action :
SUGGESTED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a COVID-19 School Safety and Security Grant to purchase eligible supplies, equipment, and/or training for use by the Warren County School District.
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Motion & Voting
SUGGESTED MOTION: That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a COVID-19 School Safety and Security Grant to purchase eligible supplies, equipment, and/or training for use by the Warren County School District.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Elizabeth Huffman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.11 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report, as presented.
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2.12 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report, as presented.
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2.13 Informational Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Informational Report as presented.
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2.14 New Position Request - Paraprofessional - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a new position titled Paraprofessional in the Central Attendance Area, as presented.
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2.15 New Position Request - Virtual Academy School Counselor - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position titled Virtual Academy School Counselor for the Warren County School District, as presented.
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2.16 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts, as presented.
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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.
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2.17 Athletic Supplemental Contracts - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contract resignation, as presented.
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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.
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2.18 Practical Assessment Exploration System (2nd ed) Purchase - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$28,290.60
Budget Source :
01-1290-000-00-00-112/752
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the Practical Assessment Exploration System (2nd ed) purchase, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The WCSD STRIVE Program will use the Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) to engage students in a broad range of hands-on, generalizable work skills and learning experiences. Students will be better prepared for community work experiences, future employment and independent life
PAES® Provides
- Work and Life Skill Training
- Vocational Work Assessment
- Work Exploration
- Appropriate Work Behavior Development
- Data Collection and Student Reporting
- An Accurate Description of Student Performance and Employment Potential
Where is PAES used?
- PAES® is used in Middle School to prepare students for career placement in High School programs. Students can gain experience and knowledge in a wide array of job opportunities.
- PAES® is used in High School for those students that are not in regular mainstream classes.
- PAES® is used in Transition Schools.
- PAES® develops basic skills needed and used in C.B.T. programs and teaches proper behaviors on the job.
- PAES® is used for Vocational Rehabilitation.
- PAES® can be used as a scheduled Work Development Class within a Transition Planning Program.
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.
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2.19 Updated Math Textbook Quotes from Cengage Learning - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$37,350.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 186 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Updated Math Textbook Quotes from Cengage Learning, in the amount of $37,350.00 using contingency funds, as presented.
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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.
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2.20 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Read 180 Universal Transition Subscription Package - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$34,020.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 640
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Read 180 Universal Transition Subscription Package for one year in the amount of $34,020.00, as presented.
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2.21 2020-2021 Targeted Support and Intervention Plans for Warren Area High School and Eisenhower Middle High School - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Targeted Support and Intervention Plans for Warren Area High School and Eisenhower Middle High School for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
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2.22 Revised Planned Instruction - English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Revised English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies Planned Instruction, as presented.
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2.23 GRANT: MTSS ELA Grant 2020-21 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Preferred Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Absolute Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Dollar Amount :
$10,000.00
Budget Source :
01-1490-000-00-00-079
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to work with Eisenhower Middle/High School (EMHS) staff to develop and submit an application to the MTSS ELA Grant in the amount of $10,000 to support a team at EMHS working to improve student literacy outcomes in that building, as presented.
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2.24 GRANT: Carl D. Perkins Secondary Local Plan Grant 2020-21 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Preferred Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Absolute Date :
Jun 29, 2020
Dollar Amount :
$78,636.00
Budget Source :
01-1390-800-24-07-189
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit to Perkins Secondary Local Plan Grant application to support academic, career, and technical programming at the Warren County Career Center in the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
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2.25 GRANT: 2020-2021 Title I, Part A Plan - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$1,656,280.00
Budget Source :
Title I Preliminary Allocation
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a Title I, Part A application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide educational support to eligible students in the Warren County School District for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
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2.26 GRANT: 2020-2021 Title II, Part A Plan - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$185,711.00
Budget Source :
Title II Preliminary Allocation
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a Title II, Part A application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide a variety of professional development activities for District staff during the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
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2.27 GRANT: 2020-2021 Title IV, Part A Plan - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$81,745.00
Budget Source :
Title IV Preliminary Allocation
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit a Title IV, Part A application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide activities to support well rounded educational opportunities, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented.
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2.28 WCSD/WCEA Memorandum of Agreement - Bid on Transfer to New Assignment
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the WCSD/ WCEA Memorandum of Agreement, as presented.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the WCSD/ WCEA Memorandum of Agreement, as presented.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.29 PowerSchool Enrollment
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Budget Source :
01-2818-000-00-35-000-438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached quote from Powerschool for enrollment registration, as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached quote from Powerschool for enrollment registration, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.30 Reopening Plan
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
I move that the Administration prepare a Warren County School District reopening plan, for consideration at the regular meeting of July 9, 2020, that provides for the following:
the operation of all WCSD schools in accordance with the already-adopted 2020-21 calendar;
the operation of all WCSD schools on the normal daily schedule that was in use prior to March 2020;
the transportation of students using the normal bussing schedules that were in use prior to March 2020;
the operation of virtual platforms to provide at-home education to any student who is unable to physically attend school at WCSD facilities;
the provision of hardware to students who are unable to physically attend school at WCSD facilities in order to enable students to utilize WCSD virtual platforms;
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Motion & Voting
I move that the Administration prepare a Warren County School District reopening plan, for consideration at the regular meeting of July 13, 2020, that provides for the following:
the operation of all WCSD schools in accordance with the already-adopted 2020-21 calendar;
the operation of all WCSD schools on the normal daily schedule that was in use prior to March 2020;
the transportation of students using the normal bussing schedules that were in use prior to March 2020;
the operation of virtual platforms to provide at-home education to any student who is unable to physically attend school at WCSD facilities;
the provision of hardware to students who are unable to physically attend school at WCSD facilities in order to enable students to utilize WCSD virtual platforms;
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.31 Tidioute Community Charter School Renewal Agreement
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Tidioute Community Charter School Renewal Agreement, as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Tidioute Community Charter School Renewal Agreement, as presented.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.32 WCSD Athletic Health and Safety Plan
Meeting :
Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Health and Safety Plan, as presented, and further authorizes the Superintendent to revise the Plan as needed based on additional guidance, with the understanding that any such revisions will be presented to the Board for approval at the next scheduled Board meeting.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Health and Safety Plan, as presented, and further authorizes the Superintendent to revise the Plan as needed based on additional guidance, with the understanding that any such revisions will be presented to the Board for approval at the next scheduled Board meeting.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Joseph Colosimo, Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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3. Closing Activities
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3.1 Adjournment
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Jun 29, 2020 - Special Board Meeting
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3. Closing Activities
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