October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Roll Call
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1.D. Reading of the Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Mangione
Description:
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.E. Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership
Speaker(s):
Mr. Dan Sullivan
Description:
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... Advocate Earnestly
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1.F. Recognitions & Presentations
Description:
1. WAHS Reading Initiative — presented by Mr. Matt Madigan, WAHS Assistant Principal |
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1.G. Public Comment
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1.H. Agenda Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated October 12, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.I. Approval of Minutes - September 14, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated September 14, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.J. Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.K. Hearing Officer Report
Description:
These are the Hearing Officer Reports for Case A 26.27 and Case B 26.27.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report (Case A 26.27 and Case B 26.27), as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. President's Statement
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2.A. Reports & Information
Description:
1. IU5 - Mr. Paul Mangione 2. PSBA Liaison - Mrs. Tammi Holden 3. Career Center Advisory - Mrs. Stephanie Snell and Mr. Dan Sullivan
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2.B. Important Dates
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2.C. Announcements
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2.D. Other
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.A. General Comments - Mr. Gary Weber
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3.B. Committee Reports
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3.C. Other
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.A. Consent Agenda
Description:
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.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Agreement - 2026/27 IU5 Behavioral Consultation Services
Description:
The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 will provide Behavioral Consultation Services to support the Warren County School District’s special education programs. Services will be provided by IU5 upon district request and based on identified student needs.
SY2026-27 $1,350 01-1290-000-00-00-808/323
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Agreement - 2026/27 IU5 Behavioral Consultation Services, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. PowerSchool - Licensing Renewal
Description:
Program Renewals:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the PowerSchool renewal quote, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Jostens and Lifetouch Yearbook Contracts
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
Presented are contracts with Jostens and Lifetouch for yearbook services for Beaty Warren Middle School, Eisenhower Elementary School, Eisenhower Middle High School, Sheffield Area Elementary Middle School, Warren Area Elementary Center, Warren Area High School, Warren County School District, and Youngsville Elementary Middle School.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Jostens and Lifetouch Yearbook Contracts, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. GAC and OAC Lists
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
These are the proposed lists of General Advisory Council (GAC) and Occupational Advisory Council (OAC) Membership for the Warren County Career Center.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves GAC and OAC Lists, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. WCSD List of 2026 Graduates
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This is a listing of students submitted for approval to be included in the Class of 2026 cohort graduation.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the WCSD List of 2026 Graduates, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Reading Foundations Planned Instructions
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
The Reading Foundations planned instructions are for Grades 2-12. Reading Foundations provides individualized, small-group reading intervention through direct, explicit, mastery-based instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves Reading Foundations Planned Instructions, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Technology Education and STEM Planned Instruction
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
The following Technology Education and STEM planned instructions have been updated: Technology and Engineering, Advanced Technology and Engineering, Fabrication and Manufacturing, Advanced Fabrication and Manufacturing, Creating Digital Media, and Advanced Creating Digital Media.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Technology Education and STEM Planned Instruction, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. GRANT: 2026-27 Ready To Learn Block Grant
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Lynn Shultz
Description:
Please see the attachments
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Ready To Learn grant for eligible expenditures in the 2026-27 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. GRANT: Supplemental Equipment Grant 2026-27
Speaker(s):
Mr. Eric Mineweaser
Description:
Please see the attachments
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the 2026-27 Supplemental Equipment Grant on behalf of the Warren County Career Center for $98,860.00 in funding for items benefiting students in the Protective Services Program of Study.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. GRANT: 2026-28 PCCD School Safety and Mental Health Grant (WCSD)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Patricia Mead; Mr. Michael Kiehl
Description:
Please see the attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit an application to the School Safety and Mental Health Grant for eligible school safety and mental health projects at the Warren County School District.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Goals:
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4.L. GRANT: 2026-28 PCCD School Safety and Mental Health Grant (WCCC)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Michael Kiehl
Description:
Please see the attachments
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to develop and submit an application to the School Safety and Mental Health Grant for eligible physical security projects at the Warren County Career Center.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Wellness Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mike Kiehl
Description:
This is the updated list of Wellness Committee members that is completed yearly.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the following individuals to the wellness Committee, as presented.
Mr. Gary Weber - Superintendent;
Mrs. Lynn Shultz - Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment; Mr. Dane Renwick - Athletic Trainer; Samuel White - Student; Ms. April Tharpe - Instructional Technology Specialist & SAT Coordinator; Chloe Meddaugh - Certified School Nurse; Ms. Janielle Cressley - The Nutrition Group; Ms. Caroline Rioux - Health & Physical Education Instructor; and Ms. Molly Passinger - Transportation Manager
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.N. Support Personnel Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.O. Volunteer Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Goals:
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4.P. New Bus Driver Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of New Bus Drivers, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Goals:
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4.Q. Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.R. ESS Northeast LLC Substitute Services Agreement Addendum
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the addendum to the agreement for substitute services with ESS Northeast, LLC, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.S. Warren County YMCA Facility Agreement for 2026/2027
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Warren County YMCA Facility Agreement, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.T. All County Musical Jr. - Honk! Jr.
Description:
Production/Licensing Contract for the Broadway Junior Musical: Honk! Jr.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the MTI production/licensing contract for the 26/27 All County Musical Jr. musical "Honk! Jr", as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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5.A. Certificated Personnel Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations
Description:
2026/2027 Non-Athletic Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the co-curricular supplemental contracts and resignations, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Future Business for Committee Review
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7. Other
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7.A. Policy Number 9941, titled - Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) - First and Second Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors waives the requirements of Policy 2510 and adopts Policy 9941, titled - Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) on first and second reading, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.B. Policy Number 9955, titled - Unmanned Aircraft Systems - First and Second Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors waives the requirements of Policy 2510 and adopts Policy 9955, titled - Unmanned Aircraft Systems on first and second reading, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.C. Approval of Warren County’s Renovation Plan for the Former Youngsville Middle High School
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the renovation plan submitted by Warren County with respect to the former Youngsville Middle High School building, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.D. Tax Exonerations - Improperly Assessed Properties
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors exonerates the tax collector from the collection of school district taxes for parcels no. SH-002-825200-001 (Spring and Fall 2026), SH-002-825200-001 (2016-2025), WN-004-844500-000, WN-005-167600-000, WN-005-129980-000, TD-335-956000-000, and WN-578-632400-000, as requested by the Warren County of Board of Assessment Appeals, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.E. POTS Line Cancellation
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the cancellation of the POTS Lines, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.F. Warren County Career Center Parts Washer and Industrial Cleaning Services Quotes
Speaker(s):
Liz Kent
Description:
These agreements are for Parts Washer and Industrial Cleaning services for the WCSD. This is for the recycling their used oil and industrial waste, and delivering environmentally friendly cleaning products and services.
BUN: 01-1390-000-24-07-000/610
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Warren County Career Center parts washer and industrial cleaning services quotes, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.G. Warren Area High School and Beaty-Warren Middle School Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plans
Speaker(s):
Liz Kent
Description:
WAHS and BWMS submit the attached TSI (Targeted Support and Improvement) plans for board approval.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Warren Area High School and Beaty-Warren Middle School Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plans, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.H. Van Purchase
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of a 10-passenger (including driver) van up to $75,222. This purchase would be made with grant funding and School-Based Access Program (SBAP) funds. The primary purpose of the project is to increase student participation in career preparation and work-based learning experiences.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Closing Activities
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8.A. Public Comment
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8.B. Executive Session
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8.C. Adjournment
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