Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Special Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023, 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 - Mrs. Mary Passinger
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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. 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...
Plan Thoughtfully
- Implement a collaborative strategic planning process
- Set annual goals that are aligned with the comprehensive plans, recognizing the need to adapt as situations change
- Develop a comprehensive financial plan and master facilities plan that anticipates short- and long-term needs
- Allocate resources to effectively impact student success
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1.6 Public Comment
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2. New Business
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2.1 Proposed 2023-2024 School Calendar Revisions
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposed revisions to the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar, as presented.
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Requesting the following revisions to the calendar to better align with the end of the marking period and start of the second semester:
1. change the January Professional Development day from Jan. 22nd to Jan. 16th
2. change the start of the second semester from Jan. 23rd to Jan. 18th
Requesting the following revision because of the total solar eclipse happening late in the day on April 8th:
3. change April Energy Day from April 15th to April 8th
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the proposed revisions to the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar, as presented.
Motion by Joseph Colosimo, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Donna Zariczny
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2.2 Letter of Engagement - Felix & Gloekler, P.C. - Single Audit for the year ended 2023 - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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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, 2023.
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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, 2023.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Joseph Colosimo.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Donna Zariczny
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2.3 Letter of Engagement - Knox Law Firm - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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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 Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall, & Sennett, P.C., as presented.
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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 Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall, & Sennett, P.C., as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Donna Zariczny
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2.4 Letter of Engagement - Stapleford & Byham, LLC - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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May 31, 2023 - 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 Jeffery Dougherty, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Donna Zariczny
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2.5 Letter of Engagement - Fanelli & Willett Law Offices - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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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 Fanelli Willett Law Offices, as presented.
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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 Fanelli Willett Law Offices, as presented.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Donna Zariczny
No: Joseph Colosimo
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2.6 Budget Transfer in Preparation of 2022-2023 Audit - FIN - Mr. Arthur Stewart
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May 31, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs and authorizes the Director of Business Services, after June 30, 2023, to make budget transfers applicable to the 2022-2023 fiscal year, as necessary, in preparation of the 2022-2023 annual audit, with the understanding that all such transfers shall be presented to the Board for approval/ratification at a subsequent meeting.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors directs and authorizes the Director of Business Services, after June 30, 2023, to make budget transfers applicable to the 2022-2023 fiscal year, as necessary, in preparation of the 2022-2023 annual audit, with the understanding that all such transfers shall be presented to the Board for approval/ratification at a subsequent meeting.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Donna Zariczny
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2.7 2023-2024 Learn Well Agreement
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May 31, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
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01-1290-000-00-00-000/563
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2023-2024 Learn Well Agreement, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The WCSD collaborates with LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health/Millcreek Community Hospital to ensure students receiving in-patient mental health care receive educational services. LearnWell provides an integrated set of academic and mental health services for students and their families throughout the continuum of care to address emerging mental health needs, promote academic wellness during treatment, and support the transition back to the school environment following treatment.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2023-2024 Learn Well Agreement, as presented.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Joseph Colosimo, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Donna Zariczny
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2.8 WCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
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May 31, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2023-2027 Warren County Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement per the comprehensive tentative agreement, as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2023-2027 Warren County Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement per the comprehensive tentative agreement, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Donna Zariczny.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Jeffery Dougherty, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Marcy Morgan, Mary Passinger, Donna Zariczny
Abstain: Joseph Colosimo
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2.9 WCEA Memorandum of Agreement - 05.31.23
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the WCEA Memorandum of Agreement dated May 31, 2023, as presented.
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Motion & Voting
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2. New Business
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3. Closing Activities
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3.1 Adjournment
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May 31, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
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3. Closing Activities
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