Monday, August 30, 2021
Special Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021, FOLLOWING COMMITTEES
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. Jeffrey Labesky
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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 - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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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...
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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1. Opening Activities
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1. Jessica Stuart - Critical Race Theory - Supports integrating it into the curriculum.
2. Jewel Rozanski - Thanking the Board for their hard work and for allowing choice regarding masks.
2. New Business
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2.1 2021-2022 MOU Bureau of Career & Tech Ed Technical Assistance Program - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the MOU regarding the Warren County Career Center’s participation in the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Activities, as presented, and authorizes its execution by the Superintendent and the Principal of the Warren County Career Centers, as requested by PDE.
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2.2 2021-2022 Handle With Care Agreement - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$2,853.61
Budget Source :
01-2834-000-00-00-173/360 & 580
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the 2021-2022 Handle With Care (HWC) Agreement for Crisis Intervention Instructor Training, as presented.
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Handle With Care Behavior Management will be implemented district-wide as the primary physical intervention response. Special education staff will be provided an annual recertification training throughout the 2021-2022 school year by certified WCSD trainers.
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2.3 Tritt-Schell Consulting SOW - E-Rate Application Services - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Preferred Date :
Aug 30, 2021
Budget Source :
01 2818 000 00 35 000 / 438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from Tritt-Schell Consulting for E-Rate Application Services, as presented.
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2.4 All Lines Technology, Inc. - Thinkpads - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$29,861.80
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from All Lines Technology. Inc for spare devices for our teachers, as presented.
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2.5 All Lines Technology, Inc. - Wireless Keyboards / Mouse Sets - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$20,620.10
Budget Source :
01 2818 000 00 35 00 000 / 650
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote from All Lines Technology. Inc for spare devices for our teachers, as presented.
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2.6 Edulink Invoice for Comply Software - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$11,482.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 000 00 00 000 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of Directors approves the Edulink Invoice in the amount of $11,482 for Comply Software, as presented.
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2.7 Follett Invoice for Destiny District Member Library License Renewal 2021-2022 - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$13,208.58
Budget Source :
01 2250 000 21 00 000 / 758
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Follett Invoice in the amount of $13,208.58 for Destiny District Member Library License Renewal for the 2021-2022 school year, as presented.
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2.8 Brainfuse Online Tutoring Quote for 2021-2022 School Year - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$24,000.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 989 00 00 064 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Brainfuse Online Tutoring Quote in the amount of $24,000.00 for the 2021-2022 School Year, 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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2.9 Cooperative Agreement for Open Campus Initiative for 2021-2022 School Year - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cooperative Agreement for Open Campus Initiative for the 2021-2022 School Year, as presented.
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2.10 Accelerate Education K-5 Quote - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$54,285.00
Budget Source :
01 1110 989 00 00 064 / 610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Accelerate Education K-5 Quote in the amount of $54,285.00, as presented.
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2.11 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Certificated Personnel 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.
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2.12 Support Personnel Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Support Personnel 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.
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2.13 Informational Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Aug 30, 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.
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2.14 Volunteer Report - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Volunteer 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.
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2.15 Affiliation Agreement - Simmons University - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the affiliation agreement between the Warren County School District and Simmons University, 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.
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2.16 Linstar Equipment Service Agreement Contract Renewal - PACCA - Mr. Paul Mangione
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Linstar Equipment Service Agreement contract renewal and payment, 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.
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2.17 Budget Transfer - $18,758.82 - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approve the Resolution and Budget Transfer in the amount of $18,758.82.
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Executive Summary: This funds transfer is to align Access budget amounts with year-end balances.
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2.18 Budget Transfer - $130,873.24 - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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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 $130,873.24.
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Executive Summary: This funds transfer is to align IDEA budget amounts with year-end balances.
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2.19 Life Insurance Renewal - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the life insurance renewal between MetLife and the Warren County School District for the period starting November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022 with a zero percent increase, as presented.
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2.20 Allegheny National Forest Pleasant Project - Comments - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors submits comments to Rich Hatfield, Bradford Ranger District, Allegheny National Forest, regarding the Pleasant Project, as presented.
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2.21 VelocityEHS - 3-Year Renewal Agreement - PPF - Mrs. Marcy Morgan
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
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Action (Committees)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a 3-year renewal agreement to VelocityEHS for an annual price of $2,799.00, as presented.
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2.22 Modify the Agenda to Include a Motion on Mask Violations
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Aug 30, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors modifies the agenda to allow a motion to reduce discipline for bus mask violations to warnings only.
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2.23 Reducing Discipline for Bus Mask Violations
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves that the enforcement of wearing facemasks on school transportation be limited to warnings.
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3. Closing Activities
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3.1 Adjournment
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