August 10, 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. Misty Moore
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. Tammi Holden
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... Evaluate Continuously
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1.F. Public Comment
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1.G. Agenda Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated August 10, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.H. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated June 8, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.I. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - June 22, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated June 22, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.J. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes - July 27, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the special meeting minutes dated July 27, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.K. 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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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. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. 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).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.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. 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-577-464500-000, WN-577-560000-000, WN-549-863900-000, TD-005-280000-173, WN-003-582330-001, TD-005-280000-173, TD-271-955700-000, TD-271-996300, and TD-272-888000-000, 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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4.E. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA
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.H. Support Personnel Report - PACCA
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.I. Volunteer Report - PACCA
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.J. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.N. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.O. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.P. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.Q. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.R. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.S. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.T. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.U. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.V. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.W. 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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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. Tax Exoneration - Parcel No. WN-822-161200-000
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors exonerates the tax collector from the collection of school district taxes for parcel no. WN-822-161200-000, 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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6. Future Business for Committee Review
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6.A. Discussion - Policy 9951 Student Use of Electronic Devices
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7. Other
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7.A. Policy Number 5506, titled - Individual Food Service Accounts - First Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves revisions to Policy Number 5506, titled - Individual Food Service Accounts, on first reading, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.B. Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.C. Curriculum Associates iReady Math Manipulative Kits Purchase 2
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
Title I funds will be used to purchase i-Ready Classroom manipulatives for grades K-5. These hands-on materials support math instruction by helping students build conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.
BUN: 01.1190.810.00.XX.085/610 (XX = 10, 11) Title I Amount: $17,456.35
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Curriculum Associates iReady Math Manipulative Kits Purchase 2, as presented.
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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