Monday, May 20, 2024
Special Board Meeting
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MONDAY, , 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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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mrs. Tammi Holden
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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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. John Wortman
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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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...
Evaluate Continuously
- Make data-informed decisions
- Evaluate the superintendent annually
- Conduct a board self-assessment on a recurring basis
- Focus on student growth and achievement
- Review effectiveness of all comprehensive and strategic plans
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1.6 Public Comment
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1. Opening Activities
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2. New Business
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2.1 Agreement - Valenz Health
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Budget Source :
01-1290-000-00-00-173/810
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Agreement - Valenz Health, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The Office of Pupil Services will use Valenz Health - EPStaffCheck to maintain compliance with the School Based Access Program fraud check requirements. The EPStaffCheck is an annual subscription specific to meet the needs of the anticipated transactions per year.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Agreement - Valenz Health, as presented.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.2 2024-2025 IU5 Special Education Programs and Services Agreement
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Dollar Amount :
$27,992.00
Budget Source :
01-1290-000-00-00-801-322
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024-2025 IU5 Special Education Programs and Services agreement, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unity (IU) agrees to provide consortia special education programs and bundled services according to the attached contract(s). The services provided include programs within the district and/or the IU special education consortium. In addition, the IU will provide administrative support to the programs and services.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024-2025 IU5 Special Education Programs and Services agreement, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.3 Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to apply for the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program and further, approves a resolution to be executed by the Board Secretary, as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to apply for the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program and further, approves a resolution to be executed by the Board Secretary, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.4 YHS Varsity Club Account - FIN
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the formation of the YHS Varsity Club per attached.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the formation of the YHS Varsity Club per attached.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by John Wortman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.5 School Supplies Bid- FIN
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May 20, 2024 - 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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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the school supply bid, as presented.
Motion by John Wortman, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.6 Proposed Final Budget 2024-2025 -FIN
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May 20, 2024 - 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 2024-2025 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.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors adopts the proposed final budget for the 2024-2025 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.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by Kevin Lindvay.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan
No: Mary Passinger, John Wortman
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2.7 Budget Millage Directive
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors directs Administration to prepare the 2024-2025 Warren County School District Final Budget with a 2 Millage increase.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors directs Administration to prepare the 2024-2025 Warren County School District Final Budget with a 2 Millage increase.
Motion by Kevin Lindvay, second by Savanna Cochran.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan
No: John Wortman
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2.8 Commercial Package Insurance Renewal -FIN
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Budget Source :
01.2620.----.--.--.---/521; 522; and 523
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.
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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., 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 Cody Brown, second by Mary Passinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.9 Workers Comp Insurance Renewal-FIN
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May 20, 2024 - 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 John Wortman, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.10 Dental Contract - FIN
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the United Concordia Dental Agreement as presented and directs Administration to execute all required agreements. Furthermore, the Board approves Administrations request to become a member of the Educators' Dental Consortium. The final approval of the agreements are contingent upon solicitor approval.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the United Concordia Dental Agreement as presented and directs Administration to execute all required agreements. Furthermore, the Board approves Administrations request to become a member of the Educators' Dental Consortium. The final approval of the agreements are contingent upon solicitor approval.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.11 Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
Motion by Cody Brown, second by John Wortman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.12 Letter of Opposition for Senate Bill 795 - School Voucher Program
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves a letter of opposition for Senate Bill 795 for the school voucher program, as presented.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves a letter of opposition for Senate Bill 795 for the school voucher program, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by John Wortman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Kevin Lindvay, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
3. Closing Activities
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3.1 Adjournment
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May 20, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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3. Closing Activities
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