August 24, 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. Personnel/Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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2.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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2.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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2.C. Volunteer Report - PACCA
Description:
Nothing to report at this time.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report, as presented.
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2.D. New Bus Driver Report - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of New Bus Drivers, as presented.
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2.E. New Position Request - Special Education Paraprofessional
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position request, as presented.
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2.F. New Position Request - Special Education Paraprofessional
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position request, as presented.
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2.G. Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the co-curricular supplemental contracts and resignations, as presented.
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2.H. 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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2.I. WCESPA MOA - Paraprofessionals in Classrooms
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the Warren County Educational Support Personnel Association (WCESPA) and the Warren County School District concerning Paraprofessionals in the classroom, contingent upon WCESPA representatives review and approval.
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2.J. Other
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3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
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3.A. Thaddeus Stevens Articulation Agreements
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
These annual agreements allow Warren County Career Center students to earn post-secondary credit by Thaddeus Stevens College for equivalent coursework by demonstrating mastery on agreed upon competencies. This includes courses in Welding, Auto Body Collision, Information Technology, Pre-Engineering, Building Construction, and Welding.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Thaddeus Stevens Articulation Agreements, as presented.
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3.B. Penn College Articulation Agreements
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
These annual agreements allow Warren County Career Center students to earn post-secondary credit by Penn College for equivalent coursework by demonstrating mastery on agreed upon competencies. This includes courses in Auto Collision, Auto Technology, Building and Construction, Culinary, Protective Services, Health and Medical Assisting, and Machine Technology.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Penn College Articulation Agreements, as presented.
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3.C. Mercyhurst University Dual Enrollment Agreement
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This is a renewal of an agreement that allows high school students the benefit of receiving both high school and college credit for courses completed through Mercyhurst University.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Mercyhurst University Dual Enrollment Agreement, as presented.
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3.D. Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Dual Enrollment Agreement
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This is a renewal of an agreement that allows high school students the benefit of receiving both high school and college credit for courses completed through Northern PA Regional College.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Dual Enrollment Agreement, contingent upon solicitor review and approval.
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3.E. Women's Care Center Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
The Memorandum of Understanding between the Women’s Care Center and the school district allows the Center's staff to provide health instruction in Grades 5, 7, and 9. Topics include whole-person health, personal development, relationships, communication, decision-making, and media awareness, tailored to each grade level.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Women's Care Center, contingent upon solicitor review and approval.
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3.F. Computer Planned Instruction
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
The following Computer planned instruction has been updated: Computer 7.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Computer Planned Instruction, as presented.
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3.G. STEM Planned Instruction 6-8
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the STEM Planned Instructions 6-8, as presented.
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3.H. Raptor Visitor Management Annual Renewal
Description:
Raptor Visitor Management is a tool used in each building to track visitors and volunteers on a daily basis. The system performs a background check to ensure the visitor is allowed on school grounds and is not excluded due to being a Megan's Law violator.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Raptor Visitor Management Annual Renewal, as presented.
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3.I. Informational - July 2026 Ticketing Report
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3.J. Informational - E-Rate Resolution
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3.K. Informational - Policy 9951, titled - Student Use of Electronic Devices
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3.L. Other
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4. Physical Plants & Facilities
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4.A. Engineer Proposal for Beaty Warren Middle School Entrance Repair
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves a proposal from Seth Structural Engineering, for engineering services at Beaty Warren Middle School, as presented.
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4.B. Snow Plowing Bid Results
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves agreements with Bosko Excavating & Services LLC for snow removal services at Sheffield Area Elementary Middle School and Youngsville Elementary Middle School and Blue Line Concrete for snow removal services at Eisenhower Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle High School, as presented
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4.C. Informational — Summer Projects Update
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
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4.D. Informational — July 2026 Work Order Report
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
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4.E. Informational — Utilities Report
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
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4.F. Other
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5. Finance
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5.A. NRG Business Marketing LLC. Natural Gas Procurement Agreement — October 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029 - Beaty-Warren Middle School
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors accepts a procurement agreement from NRG Business Marketing LLC, for natural gas, effective October 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029, for Beaty-Warren Middle School. 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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5.B. 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. TV-002-625700-000, YV-001-454800-000, and YV-001-997760, as requested by the Warren County of Board of Assessment Appeals, as presented.
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5.C. Tax Collector Resolution - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors exonerates the following Tax Collectors in the amounts as listed on real estate property returned for non-payment to the County Commissioners as certified by said collectors for the year 2025; approves the estimated tax revenue for 2026; and approves the resolution authorizing the identified Tax Collectors to collect the 2026 taxes, as presented.
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5.D. Signature Authorization - Sheffield Area Elementary Middle School Activity and Athletic Accounts - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Darcy Rex, Kari Smith, and Betsy Cummings-Sobkowski as signatories for Sheffield Area Elementary Middle School Activity and Athletic Accounts, as presented.
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5.E. Warren Area High School Club Account Closures – History Club and Spanish Club
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the closure of the Warren Area High School History Club and Spanish Club accounts and the transfer of all remaining funds from these accounts to the Student Council account, as presented.
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5.F. Revive Employer Service Agreement - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Revive Employer agreement, as presented.
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5.G. 2026 Affordable Care Act Employer Reporting - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Description:
Please review the annual agreement with The Reschini Group.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2026 Affordable Care Act Reporting Agreement with Reschini, as presented.
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5.H. Informational - Financial Reports
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5.I. Informational - Donations Report - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Description:
Informational - This is the monthly donations report/letters for 2026-27 SY.
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5.J. Informational - Grant Reports
Speaker(s):
Michael Kiehl
Description:
Please see the attached documents.
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5.K. Other
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6. Closing Activities
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6.A. Next Meeting - Monday, September 28, 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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