July 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole
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1. Opening Activities
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Public Comment
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2. Finance
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2.A. NRG Business Marketing LLC. Natural Gas Procurement Agreement — August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors accepts a procurement agreement from NRG Business Marketing LLC, for natural gas, effective August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029. This action ratifies the Board's approval authorizing the Superintendent to enter into, and sign, a natural gas purchase agreement with a respective supplier for specific durations and prices that best serve the interest of the Warren County School District, as approved at the December 4, 2025, Board meeting.
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2.B. Tax Assessment Appeals
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves settlements in the following tax assessment appeals pending in the Warren County Court of Common Pleas: In re Whirley Industries (2025-619); Northwest Bank (2025-639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645 & 646); 1945 Market Street, LLC (2025-647 & 648); Lowes Home Centers, Inc. (2025-655); Northwest Synergy (2025-657); Stephen T. and Susan C. Taraska (2025-663); Blair & Sabrena Miller (2025-669); SRP Corporation (2025-685); Solomon and Julia Clark (2025-686); and, Steven Jones (2025-687).
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2.C. 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. YV-005-397930-000, YV-006-955800-000, SH-001-946000-031, WN-004-427720-000, WN-004-579960-000, WN-488-242600-001, YV-008-775500-001, TV-002-326210-000, TV-003-136610-000, TV-003-345610-000, YV-001-649170-000, YV-001-873400-000, WN-006-417770-000, WN-008-324600-000, TD-005-280000-339, WN-831-986300-000, WN-003-418000-000, YV-007-276000-000, YV-005-816300-000, WN-811-546000-000, WN-008-756000-000, SH-359-369900-000, KA-001-228800-000, SH-355-843700-014, YV-003-814600-004, YV-003-814600-019, YV-003-814600-001, TD-001-545900-000, WN-822-161200-000, WN-577-464500-000, WN-577-560000-000, WN-549-863900-000, and TD-005-280000-173, as requested by the Warren County of Board of Assessment Appeals, as presented.
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2.D. Bus Routes & Drivers for 2026-2027 - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Description:
This is the list of the bus routes and the drivers for the 2026-2027 SY.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the vehicle routes and drivers for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
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2.E. A La Carte Pricing - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Description:
This is the 2026-2027 SY A La Carte Pricing.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the A La Carte pricing for the 2026-2027school year, as presented.
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2.F. Informational - Financial Reports
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2.G. Informational - Donations Report
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Description:
This is the 2025-26 Gift/Donations reported by the WCSD principals, and the monthly donations report/letters for 2026-27 SY.
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2.H. Informational - Grant Reports
Speaker(s):
Michael Kiehl
Description:
Informational grant reports. Please see the attachments.
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2.I. Other
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3. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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3.A. Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report, as presented.
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3.B. Support Personnel Report - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report, as presented.
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3.C. New Bus Drivers - PACCA
Description:
Nothing to report at this time.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of New Bus Drivers, as presented.
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3.D. Volunteer Report - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report, as presented.
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3.E. Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
Description:
Co-Curricular/Instructional Supplemental Contracts
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the co-curricular supplemental contracts and resignations, as presented.
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3.F. Other
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4. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
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4.A. Critical Response Group (CRG) Annual Implementation and Maintenance Services
Description:
The Annual Implementation and Maintenance plan ensures that Collaborative Response Graphics® for our 6 sites remain accurate depictions of the facilities/grounds, distributed to first responders, and available in various formats to support integration into applicable public safety systems, including our Emergency Communication Center through systems which allow emergency calls to be geolocated on the CRGs for our building. Included in this plan is access to the CRG Portal, an annual on-site walk-through or virtual map review to ensure the accuracy of their products.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Critical Response Group (CRG) annual implementation and maintenance subscription, as presented.
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4.B. Verkada Door Access Relocation Proposal — Eisenhower Middle High School
Description:
This project will turn two fire containment doors into security doors to separate the elementary wing from the middle / high school wing. The proposal will add electronic access and an intercom to the entry point to allow staff and students to move between the wings.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Verkada door access relocation proposal for Eisenhower Middle High School, as presented.
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4.C. Granite - POTs Replacement
Speaker(s):
Eric Mineweaser
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School directors approves Granite Quote #427169, as presented.
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4.D. Jamestown Community College Dual Enrollment Agreement
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This is an annual renewal of an agreement that allows high school students the benefit of receiving both high school and college credit for courses completed through Jamestown Community College.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Jamestown Community College Dual Enrollment Agreement, as presented.
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4.E. Erie County Community College Articulation Agreement
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This is an annual agreement review that allows Warren County Career Center students to earn post-secondary credit by ECCC for equivalent coursework by demonstrating mastery on agreed upon competencies. This includes courses in Health-Medical, Information Technology, Welding, Machine Technology, Protective Services, Marketing, Pre-Engineering, and Culinary.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Erie County Community College Articulation Agreement, as presented.
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4.F. Student Assistance Program Letter of Agreement
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This is an agreement between Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, Forest-Warren Human Services, and the Warren County School District for the 2026-2027 school year to provide Student Assistance Program to identified students in grades K-12. The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning or success. SAP is designed to identify academic, social, attendance, substance use, mental health, and other concerns which pose a barrier to student success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Student Assistance Program Letter of Agreement, as presented.
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4.G. STEM Planned Instructions K-5
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
The K-5 STEM planned instruction has been updated to reflect the district's transition to an in-house curriculum developed by district staff rather than utilizing a STEM instructional platform. This revision is expected to save the district approximately $40,000 annually while maintaining alignment with curriculum goals and instructional standards.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the STEM Planned Instructions, as presented.
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4.H. Virtual Academy Planned Instruction
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
The administration recommends approval of planned instruction for the following new Virtual Academy courses: Career Exploration II, Exploring Business, Exploring Health Science, Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Introduction to Black History in America, Agriscience I, Agriscience 2A, Agriscience 2B, Introduction to Health and Physical Education, and Human Growth and Development.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Virtual Academy Planned Instructions, as presented.
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4.I. Mathematics Planned Instruction
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
The following Mathematics planned instructions have been updated: Algebra I Honors, Algebra II Honors, Geometry Honors, and Statistics.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Mathematics Planned Instructions, as presented.
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4.J. Second Step
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
The Second Step Digital Curriculum renewal is a three-year purchase funded through the Ready to Learn Grant. The K-5 program provides a social-emotional learning curriculum with fully digital lessons and resources.
COST: $43,666.35 BUN: 01.1110.700.00.00.172/650
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Second Step Digital Curriculum renewal, as presented.
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4.K. BrainPop
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
The BrainPOP renewal quote is for three years and will be funded through the Ready to Learn Grant. BrainPOP provides standards-aligned, engaging digital learning resources for students in grades K-12 across multiple content areas to support classroom instruction and student achievement.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the BrainPop Purchase, as presented.
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4.L. The Art of Education
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
The Art of Education renewal will continue to provide standards-aligned instructional resources and professional learning for the district's art educators. The platform supports high-quality visual arts instruction through curriculum materials, lesson planning resources, assessments, and instructional best practices.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves The Art of Education renewal, as presented.
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4.M. Warren Buzz Cyber Contract
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
Approval is requested to renew the agreement with the Oil City Area School District for virtual education services for the upcoming school year. This renewal continues our partnership and allows WCSD Virtual Academy Services to provide online educational opportunities and support for Oil City students.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Warren Buzz Cyber Contract, as presented.
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4.N. Smart Futures
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
The SMART Futures renewal supports the district's K-12 college and career readiness program. The platform provides students with career exploration, academic and career planning, portfolio development, and activities that help meet Pennsylvania career education and work standards.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Smart Futures renewal, as presented.
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4.O. Accellus Educational Services
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
Acellus is an online learning platform that provides individualized instruction for students with special needs.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Accellus Educational Services purchase, as presented.
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4.P. GRANT - Richard T. Betts Family Foundation Laser Welder Grant for WCCC Grant 2026-27
Speaker(s):
Lynn Schultz
Description:
Please see the attachments.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors instructs the administration to submit an application to the Richard T. Betts Family Foundation to purchase one (1) Lincoln Electric Flex Lase Handheld Laser Welding System for $28,050.00 in funding for diagnostic scan tools supporting the Welding Program of Study at the Warren County Career Center.
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4.Q. Informational - 2026 Summer School Board Report
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This report summarizes student performance and instructional programming during Middle Level In-Person Summer School.
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4.R. Informational - June Technology Ticketing Report
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4.S. Other
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5. Physical Plants & Facilities
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5.A. Informational — June 2026 Work Order Report
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
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5.B. Other
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6. Closing Activities
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6.A. Next Meeting - Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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6.B. Executive Session
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6.C. Adjournment
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