October 26, 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. Physical Plants & Facilities
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2.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.
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2.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.
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2.C. Informational — September 2026 Work Order Report
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
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2.D. Other
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3. Finance
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3.A. 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.
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3.B. Informational — ACT 1 Index
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mike Kiehl
Description:
Informational — This is the WCSD Annual Historical Millage Analysis from 2013-14 through 2027-28.
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3.C. Informational — Financial Reports
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3.D. Informational —The Nutrition Group Newsletter
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mike Kiehl
Description:
Informational - This is the monthly Nutrition Group Newsletter.
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3.E. Informational — Donations Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mike Kiehl
Description:
Informational - This is the Monthly Donations Report.
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3.F. Informational — Grant Reports
Speaker(s):
Michael Kiehl
Description:
Please see the attachments.
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3.G. Other
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4. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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4.A. Certificated Personnel Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report, as presented.
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4.B. Support Personnel Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report, as presented.
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4.C. Volunteer Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report, as presented.
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4.D. New Bus Driver Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of New Bus Drivers, as presented.
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4.E. Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
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4.F. 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.
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4.G. 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.
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4.H. Other
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5. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
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5.A. 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.
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5.B. 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.
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5.C. 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.
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5.D. 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.
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5.E. 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.
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5.F. 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.
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5.G. 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.
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5.H. 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.
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5.I. 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.
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5.J. 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.
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5.K. 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.
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5.L. Informational — Positive Happenings
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
This monthly report highlights positive happenings in our schools and showcases learning in action across the district.
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5.M. Informational — September 2026 Technology Ticketing Report
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5.N. Other
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6. Closing Activities
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6.A. Next Meeting — Monday, November 23, 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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