Monday, July 29, 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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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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1.4 Reading of the Mission Statement - Mr. Dan Sullivan
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Jul 29, 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. Cody Brown
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Jul 29, 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...
Govern Effectively
- Establish and adhere to rules and procedures for board operations
- Develop, adopt, revise and review policy routinely
- Align board decisions to policy, ensuring compliance with the PA School Code and other local, state and federal laws
- Remain focused on the role of governance, effectively delegating management tasks to the administration
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1.6 Public Comment
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
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2.1 Consent Agenda
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
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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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.2 Repository Sale
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repository Sale of parcel CY-664-415400, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.3 Warren-Forest Counties EOC Head Start Food Agreement-FIN
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Warren-Forest Counties EOC Head Start Food Service Agreement for the period of one (1) year, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.4 Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves 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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.5 Support Personnel Report - PACCA
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves 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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.6 Volunteer Report - PACCA
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves 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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.7 Russell Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Service Coverage for 2024/2025 School Year
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Russell Volunteer Fire Departments Emergency Medical Service Coverage for the 2024-2025 School Year, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.8 Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.9 2024-2025 Metabolic Disease Associates (Diabetes) Training Agreement
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Budget Source :
01-2440-000-00-00-000
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024-2025 Metabolic Disease Associates (Diabetes) Training Agreement, as presented.
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Executive Summary
The contract includes a service fee at the rate of $150.00/half hour for each CDE that provides services to the Agency. The average training is two hours plus travel.
ACT 86 is a voluntary option (not mandated) for schools. Act 86 of 2016 amended the Public School Code (Article XIV; 24 P.S. §§ 14-1401 – 14-1424) with a number of provisions related to diabetes education and care in Pennsylvania schools. More specifically, Act 86 permits school nurses, in consultation with their chief school administrator or a designee, to identify at least one school employee ("Identified Employee") in each school building attended by a student with diabetes to be designated in a student's service agreement or Individualized Education Program (IEP) to administer diabetes medications, use diabetes monitoring equipment, and provide other diabetes care.
The Office of Pupil Services plans to train employees throughout the 2024/2025 school year.
Diabetes (pa.gov)
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.10 Critical Response Group Annual Implementation and Maintenance Subscription
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Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Critical Response Group Annual Implementation and Maintenance Subscription in the amount of $4,365.00, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
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2.11 Anthem Sports Quote - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$22,322.07
Budget Source :
01.1110.000.00.00.000/610
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Anthem Sports Quote, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.12 BrainPop Quote - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
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2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$12,655.37
Budget Source :
01.1110.000.00.00.000/650
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the BrainPop Quote, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.13 BrainStorm Quick Help & Threat Defense for 24-25 - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$15,679.80
Budget Source :
01.2271.800.00.00.057/650
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Renewal of BrainStorm QuickHelp and Threat Defense for 24-25, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.14 Follett School Solutions, LLC Quote - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$18,024.40
Budget Source :
01.1110.000.00.00.000/650
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Follett School Solutions, LLC quote, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.15 Get More Math Subscription and Quote - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$30,600.00
Budget Source :
01.1110.000.00.00.000/650
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Get More Math Subscription and Quote, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.16 K-5 Library Planned Instructions - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the K-5 Library Planned Instructions, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.17 WAHS TSI non-Title I School Plan 2024-2025 - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the WAHS TSI non-Title I School Plan for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.18 SAMHS TSI non-Title I School Plan 2024-2025 - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the SAMHS TSI non-Title I School Plan for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.19 Renewal of Project Lead The Way Gateway Participation Fees for 24-25 SY
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$1,900.00
Budget Source :
01.1190.800.00.00.084/650 (WR) & 01.1190.810.00.00.084/650 (WR)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Renewal of Project Lead The Way Gateway Participation Fees for 24-25 SY, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.20 Renewal of ESGI Licenses for 24-25 SY
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$8,155.00
Budget Source :
01.1190.810.00.XX.085/650 & 01.1190.800.00.00.084/650
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the renewal of ESGI Licenses for 24-25 SY, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.21 Creative Learning Systems SmartLab Addendum & Renewal for 24-25 SY - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$21,375.00
Budget Source :
01.1190.800.00.00.084/650 (WR)
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Creative Learning Systems SmartLab Addendum & Renewal for 24-25 SY, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.22 2024-2025 Schoolwide Title I Plans for Eisenhower Elementary School, Sheffield Area Elementary School, Warren Area Elementary Center, and Youngsville Elementary School.
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2024-2025 Schoolwide Title I Plans for Eisenhower Elementary School, Sheffield Area Elementary School, Warren Area Elementary Center, and Youngsville Elementary School, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.23 Annual Service/Renewal of ST Math Software, Student Licenses for 24-25 - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$16,103.75
Budget Source :
01.1110.996.00.00.071/650 (tech) Project SA4
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Annual Service/Renewal of ST Math Software, Student Licenses for 24-25, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
2.24 Annual Service/Renewal of mClass Math Software, Student Subscriptions for 24-25 - CIT
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
2. New Business - Consent Agenda
Dollar Amount :
$4,577.09
Budget Source :
01.1110.996.00.00.071/650 (tech) Project SA4
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Annual Service/Renewal of mClass Math Software, Student Subscriptions for 24-25, as presented.
Public Content
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.
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
3. Items Removed for Separate Action
4. Other
Subject :
4.1 Policy Number 9744, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2017 and Beyond - First Reading
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves changes on first reading to Policy Number 9744, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2017 and Beyond, as presented.
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9700 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
9744 Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2017 and Beyond
The Board acknowledges the usefulness of a system of computing grade point averages and class ranking for secondary school graduates to inform students, parents and others of their relative academic placement among their peers under relatively similar circumstances.
Students will be eligible for Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Historian, and Honor scholastic recognition if they have been enrolled as a full-time student in the District for their entire junior and senior year. A full-time student is defined as a student who earns a minimum of five (5) credits during his/her senior year. Students who were full-time students in the District their junior year and fulfilled their graduation requirements by earning fewer than five (5) credits their senior year will be eligible for scholastic recognition at the end of their senior year.
The grades from all subjects are to be used in the determination of class standing. The following procedure is employed:
1. Grades from all four marking periods and the final examination grade are averaged to determine the final grade. The weight of the final examination will be no more than 20% of the final grade. All classes in grades 9-12 shall have a final exam, with the exceptions of art, music, and physical education courses. Due to the classroom theory portions of Health and First Aid/CPR, these two physical education courses will continue to have a final exam. A tentative ranking and a final grade average is determined for the combination of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years. These are recorded on the permanent records. As requests for transcripts come in, this tentative ranking and grade averages are listed on the transcripts.
2. When students attain senior year status, a final ranking is established by determining the final average at the close of the fourth marking period. The final average will determine the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Historian, and summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude recognition. The following categories will be established for honor students.
summa cum laude Final Average > 98%
magna cum laude Final Average with the following range: > 93% and < 98%
cum laude Final Average within the following range: > 86% and < 93%
Students enrolled in honors, AP, or Dual Enrollment classes will have a value added to their final class grade (percentage) for that subject. AP students may opt to take the AP Exam. The following schedule will be used in completing the calculations for value added to the final class grade for that subject (percentage):
Percentage Range | Rating | Additional Value for 1 credit Honors or 1 credit or more Dual Enrollment (semester) | Additional Value for 1 credit AP or 1 credit or more Dual Enrollment (full year) |
93-100 | Superior | 5 | 10 |
84-92 | Above Average | 5 | 10 |
70-83 | Average | 5 | 10 |
60-69 | Below Average | 0 | 0 |
40-59 | Failing | 0 | 0 |
*If a credit qualifies for AP or Dual Enrollment as well as Honors, the student shall receive only an additional value of 10 (not 15).
*Any Dual Enrollment course offered within the planned instruction of the Warren County School District with a Warren County School District teacher of record will have the value added equal to that of the course in which it is being offered.
3. The final rankings are determined after the final grades have been recorded. The final ranking is determined by weighted GPA which is derived from credits attempted times grades earned divided by credits attempted with weight attributed to the individual course where earned.
All curricular areas, whether they are special education, vocational, academic, or cyber are used to determine the grade average, which are then in turn used to determine the final class ranking at the end of the senior year. Grades received in any Pass/Fail course shall not be counted towards a student’s GPA.
Students who attend any District secondary school for the purpose of enrolling in advanced placement and/or honors classes will be awarded the weighted credit for the AP and/or honor course(s) in their home school. If the District requires that a student take a course at a school other than the student’s home school, the student shall be awarded credit for the course in the student’s home school.
Students who attend other educational institutions or complete correspondence courses outside the District during their tenure in the District may not use their grades from those institutions to determine their class rank. Only grades earned in the District will be used. The only exception to this is for students that are either (i) enrolled in an approved dual enrollment and the students receive dual credit pursuant to Sections 1601-B through 1615-B of the School Code, or (ii) awarded dual credit by an accredited post-secondary institution that is approved to operate in Pennsylvania and with which the District has an agreement that provides for the awarding of dual credit in accordance with Section 1525 of the School Code. These students will have their college credit and grades recorded on their high school transcript: the credits and grades will be used to determine their GPA, and the course will be awarded .33 credit per college credit-hour, with a 3 credit-hour college course being awarded a full credit upon successful completion.
The Superintendent or his/her designee is charged with developing procedures for implementation of this policy.
Adoption Date - December 5, 2013
Revision Date - January 8, 2018; August 12, 2019; April 12, 2021; August 12, 2024
Review Date -
Legal Reference - Chapter 4-Academic Standards & Assessment
- 24 P.S. 16-1601-B, 24 P.S. 16-1615-B, 24 P.S. 15-1525
Cross Reference -
Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves changes on first reading to Policy Number 9744, titled - Class Rank/Honors Credits - Class of 2017 and Beyond, as presented.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by John Wortman.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan, John Wortman
Subject :
4.2 Financial Reports
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Recommended Action :
That the Board of School Directors approves the Financial Reports and authorizes the release of funds in payment of the listing of bills; further, that a copy as presented be submitted for audit.
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Motion & Voting
That the Board of School Directors approves the Financial Reports and authorizes the release of funds in payment of the listing of bills; further, that a copy as presented be submitted for audit.
Motion by Mary Passinger, second by Cody Brown.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yes: Cody Brown, Savanna Cochran, Tammi Holden, Paul Mangione, Mary Passinger, Stephanie Snell, Daniel Sullivan
Abstain: John Wortman
5. Closing Activities
Subject :
5.1 Adjournment
Meeting :
Jul 29, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Category :
5. Closing Activities
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