November 9, 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):
Mrs. Tammi Holden
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):
Mrs. Bridget Schwab
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... Govern Effectively
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1.F. Recognitions & Presentations
Description:
1. Pennsylvania Association of Gifted Education 2026 Outstanding Educator Award recipient Mrs. Pamela Brown — presented by Mrs. Amy Stimmell, YEMS Principal and Gift K-12 Administrator (see attached pictures below) |
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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 November 9, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.I. Approval of Minutes - October 12, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated October 12, 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:
This is the Hearing Officer Reports for Case C 26.27, Case D 26.27, and Case E 26.27.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Hearing Officer Report (Case C 26.27, Case D 26.27, and Case E 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. Professional Service Agreement for the Sheffield Partial Roof Replacement Project (WCSD #2702)
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves a professional agreement to HRLC Architects, in an amount not to exceed the DGS fee schedule, for design and construction administration for the project known as the Sheffield Partial Roof Replacement Project (WCSD #2702), as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Warren County Assessment Office Refund of Overpaid Taxes - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mike Kiehl
Description:
Attached is the Warren County Assessment Office refund of overpaid taxes request for Walmart Real Estate Business Trust due to the revised total assessed value.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the refund of $46,001.15 to Walmart Real Estate Business Trust for overpaid taxes due to the revised assessed value.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Youngsville High School Science Club Account Closure
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the closure of the Youngsville High School Science Club account and the transfer of all remaining funds from this account to the Youngsville Elementary Middle School Student Council account, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Youngsville High School Music Club Account Closure
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the closure of the Youngsville High School Music Club account and the transfer of all remaining funds from this account to the Youngsville Elementary Middle School Student Council account, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. 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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4.G. 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.H. 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.
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4.I. Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
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.J. Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations
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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4.K. Warren Area High School Performing Arts Club (PAC)
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the formation of the Warren Area High School Performing Arts Club, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Gaggle Safety Management Subscription Renewal
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the quote for the Gaggle Safety Management Subscription Renewal, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Zoom Renewal
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
This Zoom subscription provides a virtual meeting platform to support instruction and communication within the district’s Virtual Academy, as well as the facilitation of School Board meetings. COST: $5,716.00 BUN: 01.1110.000.00.00.000/650 - 01.1110.000.00.52.564/650 - 01.1110.000.00.51.564/650
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Zoom Renewal, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.N. Lifetouch Service Agreements for 2027-2028
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This is an annual agreement with Lifetouch to provide school pictures at all schools for the 2027-2028 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Lifetouch Service Agreements for 2027-2028, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.O. ECSI CPR/AED/First Aid and ECSI BLS (Healthcare Provider) Training
Speaker(s):
Liz Kent
Description:
This is a quote for ECSI CPR/AED/First Aid and ECSI BLS (Healthcare Provider) Training provided to 16 students at a cost of $35 per student.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the ECSI CPR/AED/First Aid and ECSI BLS (Healthcare Provider) Training proposal, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.P. Science K-5 Planned Instructions
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
The K-5 Science Planned Instructions have been updated to incorporate new instructional materials and resources.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Science K-5 Planned Instructions, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.Q. Wetmore Gallery Exhibit Application
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
This agreement allows for the use of the Wetmore Gallery at the Warren Public Library to host the annual All-County High School Art Show.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Wetmore Gallery Exhibit Application, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.R. Accelerate Education Quote
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
This Accelerate Education quote provides an enhanced grading and instructional support tool for WCSD Virtual Academy Services (VAS) to improve grading efficiency, provide timely student feedback, and allow teachers more time for individualized instruction and academic progress monitoring.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Accelerate Education quote, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.S. GRANT: 2026-27 Feminine Hygiene Products Grant
Speaker(s):
Dr. Patricia Hawley-Mead
Description:
The 2026-2027 Pennsylvania state budget includes $3 million for schools to increase student access to menstrual products. The funding allows schools to purchase menstrual product dispensers as one-time purchases and procure menstrual products to make available to students at no cost both at school and for take-home use.
Eligible entities include school districts, brick and mortar charter schools, regional charter schools, intermediate units and career and technical schools. The Feminine Hygiene Product Grant Program is a non-competitive, non-solicitation grant program. Applications and reimbursement requests are not required. Schools may use the funding for purchases made between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Allocations will be included in the October Subsidy payments. Allocations may increase if LEAs choose to opt out of the grant.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors accepts the 2026-27 Feminine Hygiene Products Grant allocations of $6,676.28 and $692.40 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health on behalf of the Warren County School District and the Warren County Career Center.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.T. GRANT: 2026–2027 Pennsylvania Braille Code Project
Speaker(s):
Dr. Patricia Hawley-Mead
Description:
Local Education Agencies (LEAs) are invited to apply to provide a $5,000 stipend to school employees who complete the Pennsylvania Braille Code Project during the 2026-2027 school year.
In partnership with the Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE), project participants will build foundational Unified English Braille knowledge to reinforce Braille instruction provided by a certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and support timely access to braille materials. Approved private schools, charter schools, chartered schools for the Deaf and Blind, cyber charter schools, intermediate units, and school districts are eligible to apply.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to apply for funding through the Pennsylvania Braille Code Project to provide a $5,000 stipend to an eligible district employee.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.U. GRANT: 2026-27 PDE Career & Technical Education Competitive Equipment Grant
Speaker(s):
Eric Mineweaser
Description:
The Equipment Grant supports school districts with eight or more Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, and Pennsylvania Career and Technical Centers (CTCs) in updating or purchasing new equipment used by students for the purpose of training students.
Applicants may seek a grant up to $85,000. There is no matching requirement this year. The Warren County Career Center will be requesting three mills and one lathe to replace equipment used by the students in its Machine Technology Program of Study.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors directs the administration to submit an application to the Competitive Equipment Grant for two mills and one lathe to replace equipment used by the Warren County Career Center Machine Technology Program of Study.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.V. GRANT: 2026-27 PARSS School Grants
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz / Elizabeth Kent
Description:
The Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS) is offering grants to help bring innovative school projects to life, whether it's for a classroom, an after-school club, or a special activity group.
Applications may be in the areas of technology and the arts, or afterschool and competition programs. Applicants must write a 500-word essay outlining their project and explaining the project and its impact. Grants are awarded in the range of small ($1-1,999), moderate ($2,000-4,999), and large ($5,000-9,999).
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to help interested staff complete and submit a PARSS grant in support of eligible projects for the 2026-27 school year.
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. Purchase of New Ford F-350 with Plow
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase of a New Ford F-350 with Plow from Tri-Star Ford of Blairsville in the amount to not exceed $83,399.00 through Co-Stars purchasing, 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 10615, titled - Student Wellness — First Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves revisions to Policy Number 10615, titled - Student Wellness, on first reading, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.B. Policy Number 2310, titled - Meeting Notice, Posting of Meeting Agenda, & Official Action on Additions Made to the Meeting Agenda After it is Posted — First Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves revisions to Policy Number 2310, titled - Meeting Notice, Posting of Meeting Agenda, & Official Action on Additions Made to the Meeting Agenda After it is Posted , as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.C. Contractual Salary Adjustment
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves salary adjustment for the Superintendent in the amount of 1.7% based on the PSBA market adjustment with the increases retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.D. Intrasystems LLC Google Workplace
Description:
Google Workspace Implementation and Google Workspace Managed Services contract. BUN# 01.2818.000.00.00.000 / 438
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Intrasystems LLC. Google Workspace Implementation project and management services, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.E. Pearson Digital Assessment Library Agreement
Description:
This annual renewal subscription with Pearson provides related service providers within the Warren County School District, including school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school social workers, and gifted education personnel, with access to the Digital Assessment Library (DAL). The subscription supports the digital administration, scoring, and reporting of evaluations necessary to assess student needs and inform educational programming and services.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Pearson Digital Assessment Library agreement, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.F. Removal of Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunication and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology Programs of Study at the Warren County Career Center
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the removal of 11.0901 Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunication and 15.0304 Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology from the current list of Programs of Study at the Warren County Career Center.
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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