1. Opening Activities
Subject :
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :

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Topic: Committee Meetings/Special Board Meeting


Time: Mar 27, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)


https://wcsdpa.zoom.us/j/99310315009

 

Meeting ID: 993 1031 5009

Dial: 1-301-715-8592 US (Washington DC)

Subject :
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :

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Executive Summary

Subject :
1.3 Roll Call
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :

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Executive Summary

Subject :
1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :

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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.

Subject :
1.5 Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance and Leadership - Mrs. Donna Zariczny
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :

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Principles for Governance and Leadership

 

Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve.  Our actions, as elected and appointed board members, ultimately have both short- and long-term impact in the classroom.  Therefore, we pledge that we will...

 

Communicate Clearly

 

 

Subject :
1.6 Public Comment
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
1. Opening Activities
Type :

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Executive Summary

2. New Business
Subject :
2.1 Northwest Bank Real Estate Tax Appeals Settlement Agreement
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Stipulations to Settle real estate tax appeals with Northwest Bank, as presented.

Public Content

Executive Summary

File Attachments

Microsoft Word - StipulationNWB (clean).pdf (285 KB)

Motion & Voting

That the Board of School Directors approves the Stipulations to Settle real estate tax appeals with Northwest Bank, as presented.

Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Donna Zariczny.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
2.2 Social Media Class Action Litigation
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the District to enter into an Attorney-Client Fee Contract with the Frantz Law Group, ALPC, 402 West Broadway, Suite 860, San Diego, California, 92101, for the commencement of a legal action against social media companies and other Defendants, including but not limited to Facebook, Snap, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and others. Said action shall be for the purpose of claiming money damages for the necessary funding for School Districts to provide prevention education and mental health services for students subjected to harmful and exploitative content that encourages disordered eating, unhealthy social comparison and cyberbullying leading to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
The Attorney-Client Fee Contract shall provide for a Contingent Fee of Twenty-five Percent (25%) of any recovery. Expenses needed to fund the litigation shall be advanced by Frantz Law Group, APLC, and deducted from any recovery. The District shall not be responsible for any fee or cost reimbursement in the event that there is no recovery in the action. The School Board President and/or District Superintendent are authorized to sign the Attorney-Client Fee Contract, as presented.

Public Content

Executive Summary

File Attachments

Complete_with_DocuSign_Frantz_Law_Group_Soci.pdf (773 KB)

Motion & Voting

That the Board of School Directors authorizes the District to enter into an Attorney-Client Fee Contract with the Frantz Law Group, ALPC, 402 West Broadway, Suite 860, San Diego, California, 92101, for the commencement of a legal action against social media companies and other Defendants, including but not limited to Facebook, Snap, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and others. Said action shall be for the purpose of claiming money damages for the necessary funding for School Districts to provide prevention education and mental health services for students subjected to harmful and exploitative content that encourages disordered eating, unhealthy social comparison and cyberbullying leading to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
The Attorney-Client Fee Contract shall provide for a Contingent Fee of Twenty-five Percent (25%) of any recovery. Expenses needed to fund the litigation shall be advanced by Frantz Law Group, APLC, and deducted from any recovery. The District shall not be responsible for any fee or cost reimbursement in the event that there is no recovery in the action. The School Board President and/or District Superintendent are authorized to sign the Attorney-Client Fee Contract, as presented.

Motion by Arthur Stewart, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
2.3 eRate Switch Replacement
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$99,681.04
Budgeted :
Yes
Budget Source :
01.2818.000.00.00.000/752
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of Cisco switches from ePlus Technology Inc. utilizing eRate reimbursement, as presented.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

Public Content

Executive Summary

File Attachments

Warren County SD FY23 ePlus signed - 22932677 9300 Switches Update.pdf (5,346 KB)

Motion & Voting

That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of Cisco switches from ePlus Technology Inc. utilizing eRate reimbursement, as presented.

Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Donna Zariczny.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
2.4 eRate Wireless Replacement
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$91,977.00
Budgeted :
Yes
Budget Source :
01.2818.000.00.00.000/752
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of Meraki wireless access points from Link Computer Corporation utilizing eRate reimbursement, as presented.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

Public Content

Executive Summary

File Attachments

PEPPM Mini-bid E-rate contract for the term 4_1_2023 – 9_30_2024_1019733.v1.4 (1).pdf (220 KB)

Motion & Voting

That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of Meraki wireless access points from Link Computer Corporation utilizing eRate reimbursement, as presented.

Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
2.5 OnCourse - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Fiscal Impact :
Yes
Dollar Amount :
$45,532.00
Budgeted :
Yes
Budget Source :
01.2818.000.00.35.000/438
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of OnCourse Systems for Education in the amount of $45,532.00, as presented.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

Public Content

Executive Summary

File Attachments

OnCourse CB LP DM Mx Quote 2-10-23.pdf (201 KB)

Motion & Voting

That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of OnCourse Systems for Education in the amount of $45,532.00, as presented.

Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
Subject :
2.6 Energy Education Foundation Mobile Energy Learning Program - CIT - Mr. Joseph Colosimo
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business
Type :
Action
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the contract for the Energy Education Foundation Mobile Energy Learning Program, as presented.
Goals :
Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will achieve academic excellence through efficient delivery of programs focused on improved: staff effectiveness, student support services and assessment.

Public Content

Executive Summary

File Attachments

BEATY-Warren.doc (73 KB)
BEATY-Warren.pdf (237 KB)

Motion & Voting

That the Board of School Directors approves the contract for the Energy Education Foundation Mobile Energy Learning Program, as presented.

Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Arthur Stewart.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Arthur Stewart, Donna Zariczny
3. Closing Activities
Subject :
3.1 Adjournment
Meeting :
Mar 27, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
3. Closing Activities
Type :

Public Content

Executive Summary