Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors rescinds its approval of the Hearing Officer Report from the May 8, 2023, board meeting and approves the Hearing Officer Report Case I and Case J, as presented.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report dated, May 22, 2023, Case: K, as presented.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the appointment of James Grosch as Board Treasurer for the Warren County School District for a term of one (1) year beginning on July 1, 2023, with an increase in the supplemental salary at the 2022 PSBA Market Rate for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and that the Board of School Directors further approves the bond amount of $100,000.00 for the Board Treasurer.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves a supplemental salary adjustment for the Board Secretary from July 1, 2023, for the remainder of the term with the increase set by the 2022 PSBA Market Rate for fiscal year 2023/2024.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves an addendum to the ST Math Annual Service/Renewal for the 2023-2024 school year, as presented. (The renewal was approved on May 8, 2023).

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.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves an addendum to the ESGI Annual Renewal for 2023-2024, as presented. (ESGI Annual Renewal was approved on May 8, 2023).

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.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves a quote from Heartland School Solutions for My School Bucks training in the amount of $1,499.00, as presented.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves a quote from Open Systems for the purchase and installation of a Rauland TCU paging system for Warren Area Elementary Center in the amount of $49,874.00 through Co-Stars #040-E23-255, as presented.

Goals :

Goal #2 - The Warren County School District will continue to: implement and update the Master Facilities Plan, implement a preventative maintenance schedule, and improve building security.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the school supply bid, as presented.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors (i) approves the purchase of a one Combi-oven for Eisenhower Elementary School in the amount of $22,090.00, (ii) directs that Food Service Equipment Grants in the estimated amount of $18,332.00, if received, be used toward the purchases; (iii) and authorizes the use of additional food service/cafeteria funds to complete the purchases in the event that all, or any portion, of the grant funds are not received. Also, that the Board of School Directors (i) approves the purchase of a one Combi-oven for Sheffield Area Middle High School in the amount of $23,967.00, (ii) directs that Food Service Equipment Grants in the estimated amount of $20,205.00, if received, be used toward the purchases; (iii) and authorizes the use of additional food service/cafeteria funds to complete the purchases in the event that all, or any portion, of the grant funds are not received.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Board Directors approves the purchase of a MailCenter 2000 postage meter for the central office. This purchase includes a contract to rent the mailcenter meter and a yearly maintenance agreement, as presented.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors adopts the proposed final budget for the 2023-2024 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 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.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the depositories for fiscal year 2023-2024 as follows: Northwest Savings Bank, PNC Bank, PLGIT (Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, KeyBank, PSDLAF (Pennsylvania School District Liquid Assets Fund), BB&T Government Finance, Wilmington Trust, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Student and Athletic Insurance coverage for the 2023-2024 school year, as presented.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

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., 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.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

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.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors authorizes Administration to exercise its renewal option with Delta Dental for the 2023-2024 school year with a 0% increase for Administration Fees.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors of the Warren County School District, does hereby authorize the Administration to work with PFM Financial Advisors LLC as Independent Financial Advisor, Knox, McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. as Bond Counsel and the local Solicitor to issue G.O. Bonds, Series of 2023 via a competitive internet auction for the purpose of refinancing the District’s Outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2018 with a minimum net savings target of $100,000.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to serve as a sponsor for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for the summer of 2023, with programming beginning on June 12, 2023, with the understanding the program will be run at no cost to the district via state reimbursement for SFSP-related expenses.

Goals :

Goal #3 - The Warren County School District will enhance its financial condition through continued use of fiscal planning, growth of revenue opportunities, and by advocating for and communicating the unique financial needs of the District.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report, as presented.

Goals :

Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on 1) improved staff effectiveness; 2) improved student centered support and services; 3) Improved curriculum, instruction and assessment; 4) Develop and implement framework for efficient program delivery.

Recommended Action :

That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report, as presented.

Goals :

Goal #1 - The Warren County School District will continue the long-term continuous improvement plan for academic excellence through focused efforts on 1) improved staff effectiveness; 2) improved student centered support and services; 3) Improved curriculum, instruction and assessment; 4) Develop and implement framework for efficient program delivery.