Monday, May 24, 2021
Special Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021, 6:00 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. Paul Mangione
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1. Opening Activities
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The mission of the Warren County School District is to support the personal and intellectual success and wellness of every student, every day.
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1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance and Leadership - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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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...
Lead Responsibly
- Prepare for, attend and actively participate in board meetings
- Work together in a spirit of harmony, respect, and cooperation
- Participate in professional development, training and board retreats
- Collaborate with the Superintendent as the Team of 10
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1.6 Public Comment
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2. New Business
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2.1 School Supply Bid
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the school supply bid as presented.
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This is for school supplies such as paper, pens, other consumables, etc.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the school supply bid as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.2 WCCC Kitchen Equipment Bid
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Budget Source :
01.1390.800.24.07.189/752
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Kitchen Equipment Bid for the Warren County Career Center, as presented.
Public Content
This is for the Ice Water Dispenser, Gas Fryer, Coffee Brewer
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Kitchen Equipment Bid for the Warren County Career Center, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.3 Commercial Package Insurance Renewal
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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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 provided by Calvert Pearson Insurance Group, Inc. (Keystone Insurers Group), 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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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the attached insurance renewal coverage types, coverage limits, and premium amounts to be provided by Calvert Pearson Insurance Group, Inc. (Keystone Insurers Group), 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.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.4 Workers Comp Insurance Renewal
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Worker's Comp renewal with Eastern Alliance and authorizes the Board President, the Board Secretary, and the administration to execute the associated policy and any other documentation required to implement the policy.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Worker's Comp renewal with Eastern Alliance and authorizes the Board President, the Board Secretary, and the administration to execute the associated policy and any other documentation required to implement the policy.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.5 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB)
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Budget Source :
01.2310.000.00.00.000/310
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves Mockenhaupt Benefits Group to calculate the Post Employment Benefits Liability per the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements for the period ending June 30, 2020.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves Mockenhaupt Benefits Group to calculate the Post Employment Benefits Liability per the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements for the period ending June 30, 2020.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.6 Letter of Engagement - Felix & Gloekler, P.C. - Single Audit for the year ended 2021
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the fees and conditions for professional services as set forth in the Letter of Engagement from Felix & Gloekler, P.C. for the year end and single audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the fees and conditions for professional services as set forth in the Letter of Engagement from Felix & Gloekler, P.C. for the year end and single audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.7 Letter of Engagement - Stapleford & Byham, LLC
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the fees and conditions for professional services as set forth in the Letter of Engagement from Stapleford & Byham, LLC.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the fees and conditions for professional services as set forth in the Letter of Engagement from Stapleford & Byham, LLC.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.8 Proposed Final Budget 2021-2022
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors adopts the proposed final budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year as presented; directs the proposed final budget to be made available for public inspection at each school within the District, at Central Office, and on the District's website at least 20 days prior to the adoption of the final budget; and directs the publication of the Board's intent to adopt the final budget at least 10 days prior to the adoption of the final budget.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the proposed final budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year as presented; directs the proposed final budget to be made available for public inspection at each school within the District, at Central Office, and on the District's website at least 20 days prior to the adoption of the final budget; and directs the publication of the Board's intent to adopt the final budget at least 10 days prior to the adoption of the final budget.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.9 Capital Reserve Funds Transfer
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs Administration to transfer from the General Fund to Capital Reserve the amount of $2,026,000 for various projects throughout the district.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors directs Administration to transfer from the General Fund to Capital Reserve the amount of $2,026,000 for various projects throughout the district.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.10 Warren-Forest Counties EOC Head Start Food Service Agreement 2021-2022
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Warren-Forest Counties EOC Head Start Food Service Agreement for a period of one (1) year as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Warren-Forest Counties EOC Head Start Food Service Agreement for a period of one (1) year as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, 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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May 24, 2021 - 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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.12 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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May 24, 2021 - 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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.13 Informational Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Informational Report as presented.
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
That the Board of School Directors approve the Informational Report as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.14 New Bus Drivers - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the list of new bus drivers, as presented.
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
That the Board of School Directors approve the Informational Report as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.15 New Position Request - Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the new position of Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), as presented.
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
That the Board of School Directors approve the Informational Report as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.16 New Position Requests - 2021/2022 School Year
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the following new positions beginning with the 2021/2022 school year, as presented:
1. Social Studies Curriculum Development Specialist
2. English Language Arts Curriculum Development Specialist
3. Maintenance Trades Worker - Electrician
4. Maintenance Trades Worker - Technology Technician
5. Network/Technology & Systems Administrator
6. Data Systems Specialist
7. Coordinator of Technology
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the following new positions beginning with the 2021/2022 school year, as presented:
1. Social Studies Curriculum Development Specialist
2. English Language Arts Curriculum Development Specialist
3. Maintenance Trades Worker - Electrician
4. Maintenance Trades Worker - Technology Technician
5. Network/Technology & Systems Administrator
6. Data Systems Specialist
7. Coordinator of Technology
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.17 Tax Collection Agreement - Youngsville Borough
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Tax Collection Agreement with Youngsville Borough, as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Tax Collection Agreement with Youngsville Borough, as presented.
Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Jeffrey Labesky, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
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2.18 Act 93 - Vacation Carryover & Wage Increase
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors permits employees in the Act 93 Certificated group to carry over any or all unused vacation days from the 2020-21 work year. Any vacation days in excess of what is currently permitted to be carried over into the 2021-2022 work year must be used no later than December 1, 2021.
That the Board of School Directors approves an extension of the Act 93 Certificated Agreement and that they receive a percentage raise consistent with the WCEA contract raise for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors permits employees in the Act 93 Certificated group to carry over any or all unused vacation days from the 2020-21 work year. Any vacation days in excess of what is currently permitted to be carried over into the 2021-2022 work year must be used no later than December 1, 2021.
That the Board of School Directors approves an extension of the Act 93 Certificated Agreement and that they receive a percentage raise consistent with the WCEA contract raise for the 2021-2022 school year.
Motion by Marcy Morgan, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Elizabeth Huffman, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny, Kevin Lindvay
No: Mary Passinger
Abstain: Jeffrey Labesky
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3. Closing Activities
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3.1 Adjournment
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May 24, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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3. Closing Activities
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