Wentzville R IV School District public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School Board will consider authorizing advertisement for bids for the Jr/Sr High School addition and renovation project. Other action items include approving a dual enrollment agreement with Lycoming College and a new Aevidum Club. The board will also vote on an Act 1 Resolution to not increase taxes above the index for the 2025-2026 school year and approve personnel-related salary adjustments and committee assignments.
- Authorization to advertise for bids for Jr/Sr High School addition and renovation project
- Approval of Act 1 Resolution not to increase tax rate above index for 2025-2026
- Approval of Dual Enrollment MOU with Lycoming College
- Approval of new Aevidum Club
- Salary adjustments for administrators Ryan Carper and Wendy Arnold to $90,000 each
Work Session
The Board will hold a work session to review presentations and discuss potential project additions. Topics include school facility renovations and the implementation of AI technology for the district website.
- Discussion on adding bleacher renovation to the Jr/Sr HS project scope of work
- Discussion regarding AlwaysOn AI Chatbot technology for the District Website
- Presentation on the new Education CTE program by Mrs. Delaney
- Update on Jr/Sr High School addition bids scheduled for December 16, 2024
- Heritage society presentation on Hower Slote Fundraising 2024
Board Reorganization
This is a procedural board reorganization meeting. The board will elect a President Pro Tempore, a President, and a Vice President for one-year terms, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. Committee assignments will be reviewed but voted on at a later regular meeting.
- Election of a President Pro Tempore to preside over the election of the Board President
- Election of a Board President for a one-year term
- Election of a Vice President for a one-year term
- Adoption of the 2025 meeting dates
- Review of committee membership for 2025 (vote set for December 16 regular meeting)
Regular Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School Board will consider approving the sale of the former Turbotville Elementary School property at 301 Pine Street for $450,000 to Chanta Brown, contingent on a restrictive covenant, right of first refusal, and court approval. Other action items include approval of a new policy for military children, an articulation agreement with Penn West, personnel resignations and hires, and monthly bills. The meeting will also feature presentations on classroom innovation grants and athletic recognition.
- Sale of former Turbotville Elementary School, 301 Pine Street, for $450,000 to Chanta Brown
- Second reading of Policy 254 Educational Opportunity for Military Children
- Articulation agreement with Penn West for Education CTE program
- Resignations: two paraprofessionals, field hockey coach, food service team member
- Employment: two special education paraprofessionals at $14.00/hour plus $1 high needs differential
Regular Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School Board will decide on a bond agreement for the Lycoming Career and Technology Center not to exceed $5 million plus interest over 15 years. The board will also discuss a new elementary morning drop-off procedure to improve traffic flow, and consider routine approvals including minutes, monthly bills, personnel hires, policy readings, and facility use requests.
- Bond agreement with East Lycoming School District for up to $5M plus interest over 15 years for Lycoming Career and Technology Center improvements
- New morning drop-off route for K-6 elementary students starting Nov 4, 2024, entering via Susquehanna Trail
- First reading of Policy 254 – Educational Opportunity for Military Children
- Disposal of playground equipment behind Jr/Sr High School
- Waiver of rental fees for Kiwanis Club Daddy Daughter Dance on Jan 19, 2025 at Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room
Work Session
The Warrior Run School Board meets in a work session to act on personnel hires, a three-year Senior Corps Memorandum of Understanding renewal, and receive department updates. Action items include employment of a Non-Traditional Coordinator at $45,000 and a food service team member, as well as approval of substitutes and volunteers. Presentations cover curriculum changes, a new elementary school traffic pattern, and a potential girls' wrestling cooperative agreement with another district.
- Employment of Alissa Hinkal as Non-Traditional Coordinator, salary $45,000 (pro-rated), effective Oct 28, 2024
- Employment of Ashetyn Reitmeyer as Food Services Team Member at $14.00/hour, 5.75 hrs/day, effective Oct 9, 2024
- Transfer of Jackie Vognetz from Food Service to Paraprofessional at $14.00/hour
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Senior Corps effective Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2027
- Discussion of new morning traffic pattern at Elementary School and potential girls' wrestling coop with an outside district
Regular Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of personnel changes, financial contracts, and policies. A presentation on the proposed LCTC expansion project will also be given. The board will vote on several contracts including a $43,006.95 Frontline Education recruiting bundle and a $19,295.00 Tyler Technologies transportation agreement.
- Presentation on proposed LCTC expansion project by Dr. Skaluba and Marotta/Main
- Approve Frontline Human Capital Management bundle - $43,006.95 through 2027-2028
- Approve Tyler Technologies Student Transportation agreement - $19,295.00 through 2027-2028
- Approve purchase of 6th grade grammar workbook - $3,862.66
- Approve new hires and coaching contracts including Harrison Rees ($3,150) and Keri Hoban ($2,790)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Wentzville R IV School District Committee of the Whole will consider a motion to approve the purchase of a new math textbook, as well as personnel consent items including resignations, employment, substitutes, and volunteers. The board will also vote on disposal of old textbooks and an elementary piano, and discuss committee updates on facilities, budget, and safety.
- Motion to approve purchase of new math textbook (cost not specified)
- Disposal of 9 sets of old textbooks (including Algebra II, The Hunger Games, etc.)
- Employment of Cheyanne Snyder as Special Education Paraprofessional at $14.00/hr plus $1.00 for high needs
- Stipends for extracurricular advisors: Class of 2025 ($500), Class of 2026 ($400 each), Class of 2028 ($200 each), Jr. High Student Council ($945 each)
- Discussion of Turbotville Elementary School update and bleachers
Regular Board Meeting
The Board is meeting to approve new teaching and support staff hires, including a High School Social Studies Teacher and a Behavior Coach. The body will also consider contracts for mental health services and fire safety inspections at district schools.
- Employment of Dave Murray ($71,245.00), Jacob Cuddeback ($54,245.00), and Brian Rees ($69,845.00)
- Outpatient mental health/therapy services contract with Community Services Groups
- Fire alarm system inspection contracts with Johnson Controls for Elementary and Jr/Sr High Schools
- Quarterly sprinkler system inspection contract with Rowe Sprinkler Systems for the Elementary School
- Revisions to Policy 103 (Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices) and Policy 104 (Nondiscrimination in Employment/Contract Practices)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole will vote on personnel transfers, new coaching contracts, and agreements with Point Park University and the CSIU. The board will also discuss policy updates, ESSER funding, and district projects.
- Approve employment transfers and new coaching contracts totaling $6,300
- Approve affiliation agreement with Point Park University for student teaching
- Approve service delivery agreement with CSIU for 2024-2025
- Approve wrestling room flooring upgrades funded by Mat Club
- Approve Act 32 delegate appointments for Tax Collection Committee
Regular Board Meeting
The board will act on second readings of three new policies covering generative AI, sex-based distinctions in athletics, and student records related to name, sex, and gender identity. Other actions include approving the 2024-2025 student handbooks, personnel changes (resignations, hires, transfers), and field trip requests. A presentation on a LERTA proposal for development in The Great Stream Commons is scheduled.
- Second reading of Policy 815.1 Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence, Policy 123.5 Sex-Based Distinctions in Athletics, and Policy 216.2 Student Records, Name, Sex, Gender Identity
- LERTA presentation by Steve Jensen regarding a development proposal in The Great Stream Commons
- Resignations of five staff members including Co-Principal Dr. Andrea Landis and Special Education teacher Jacob Esenwein
- Employment of three new professional staff at $54,245–$54,745 and multiple administrative transfers
- Approval of 2024-2025 student handbooks and field trips to 9/11 Museum, Boston music festival, and FFA conferences
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will consider various personnel updates, including salary increases for administrative and hourly staff. The meeting also includes first readings of new policies regarding generative AI and athletics. Additionally, the Board will review insurance renewals and custodial service contracts.
- Salary increases for licensed and administrative support personnel totaling $30,500
- Hourly and classified staff rate increases totaling $91,578
- First reading of new policies regarding generative AI and sex-based distinctions in athletics
- Approval of a $266,845 insurance renewal quote for the 2024-2025 school year
- Custodial services agreement with MDi Cleaning, LLC
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Board is reviewing the 2024-2025 school year budget totaling $28,674,426.70. Proposed changes include real estate tax millage increases in Northumberland County. The meeting also covers personnel updates and textbook approvals.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 budget totaling $28,674,426.70
- Real estate tax increase in Northumberland County from 74.57 to 78.51 mills
- Renewal of the Johnson Controls contract for one year
- Approval of new science and health textbooks
- Disposal of 4th grade Science books
Regular Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on routine approvals including minutes, monthly bills, personnel changes, and several policy and facility items. Notable actions include awarding a construction bid for school corridor upgrades, approving summer school staff, and setting meal prices for the next school year.
- Award bid to T-Ross Brothers Construction, Inc. for Jr/Sr High School Corridor Upgrades at $48,700 from Capital Reserve Fund
- Approve employment of three new teachers with salaries from $54,245 to $59,745
- Approve termination of employee 2024-L
- Approve 2024-2025 lunch prices unchanged: $2.55 elementary, $2.80 middle/high
- Approve affiliation agreements with Susquehanna University and Commonwealth University
Work Session
The Warrior Run School Board work session includes consent items for staff resignations, new hires, and summer school staffing, plus action items for a summer school nurse, a dual enrollment agreement with Commonwealth University, and a locker relocation project at the Jr/Sr High School. Presentations cover school highlights and project updates, with public comment periods at the start and end.
- Approve resignations of paraprofessional Alexis Staggert and Kindergarten teacher Kasey Uppling
- Hire Jennifer Grove as Reading Specialist at $59,745 and Brett Morgan as Elementary Art Teacher at $57,745
- Approve locker relocation at Jr/Sr High School by Third Dimension Specialties, not-to-exceed $71,064
- Approve articulation agreement with Commonwealth University for dual enrollment in elementary education
- Approve Jessica Lyons as ESY summer school nurse
Regular Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Board will vote on the proposed 2024-2025 budget of $28,613,281, which includes property tax increases in Montour and Northumberland counties. The board will also consider selling Turbotville Elementary School for $350,000, transferring $1 million to capital reserves, and approving several personnel actions and educational agreements.
- Proposed 2024-2025 budget of $28,613,281 with tax millage increases in Montour and Northumberland counties
- Sale of Turbotville Elementary School for $350,000
- Transfer of $1,000,000 from General Fund to Capital Reserve Fund
- Employment of Scott Moll as Director of Technology at $90,000 (prorated)
- Approval of dual enrollment MOU with Grove City College and articulation agreement with Delaware Valley University
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and various facility needs. The agenda includes updates on educational programs, school safety personnel, and construction projects.
- 2024-2025 General Fund Budget discussion
- Capital Reserve Transfer regarding Turbotville Elementary School
- Gym needs and Upper Playground updates
- Jr/Sr HS Project - Marotta/Main Presentation
- Security personnel discussion
Reg. Board Meeting - March 25, 2024
The Warrior Run School District Board is holding its regular meeting to vote on routine approvals, including minutes, bills, and personnel actions, as well as several financial and facilities items. Key actions include a $1,000,000 transfer to the capital reserve fund, awarding a $75,342 electrical construction bid for video boards, and approving a $80,993.80 locker purchase. The board will also hear presentations on grants, the special education plan, and student achievements.
- Transfer $1,000,000 from General Fund to Capital Reserve Fund
- Award $75,342 bid to 11B Electric II, LLC for Jr/Sr High School video boards electrical construction
- Approve $80,993.80 quote from Third Dimension Specialties for 264 lockers
- Approve contract with Mark's Landscaping & Lawn Service for mowing at $205 per cut
- Approve 2022-2023 audit by Herring, Roll & Solomon
Work Session - March 12, 2024
The Wentzville R IV School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including personnel appointments, a school calendar revision, and the disposal of old vehicles. Presentations will cover a proposed LCTC project, the 2022-2023 audit results, policy revisions, and enrollment/staffing recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also hear public comments.
- Approve employment of Amy Bowers as mentor (stipend $650) and Elizabeth Klees as Head Junior High Field Hockey Coach ($2,280)
- Approve medical leave for employee 2024-G from March 11 to April 5, 2024
- Revise 2023-2024 school calendar: March 28 and April 2 become staff-only days (no students)
- Approve disposal of 2001 Chevrolet GMT-400 C3500-HS with snow plow and salt spreader, and 2003 Dodge Ram B3500 with wheelchair lift
- Discuss LCTC project, 2022-2023 audit results, and 2024-2025 enrollment/staffing
Reg. Board Meeting - February 26,2024
The Warrior Run School District board will vote on routine approvals including minutes, monthly bills, personnel changes, and several equipment purchases. Notable financial items include a $69,204 dump truck, a snow plow and salt spreader, and cafeteria chairs. The meeting also includes presentations from students and staff, and public comment periods.
- Purchase of 2023 F-350 dump truck for $69,204 from Fred Beans Ford
- Purchase of snow plow ($9,594) and salt spreader ($8,633) from Olde Barn Equipment
- Cafeteria furniture purchase for $14,111.60 from Tanner Furniture
- Approval of CSIU 2024-2025 budget of $995,891
- Retirements of 5 staff members including Director of Technology Gregory Alico
Reg. Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District board will hold its regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at the Middle School Library. The agenda includes action items on a $42,950 campus signage contract, a LERTA tax assistance resolution for a 166-acre property, a price reduction for the Turbotville Elementary School property, and approval of the 2024-2025 school calendar. Several presentations and personnel consent items are also scheduled.
- Approve $42,950 campus directional signage from Strickler Signs
- Approve LERTA resolution for 166-acre parcel in Gregg Township
- Reduce Turbotville Elementary School listing price to $600,000
- Approve 2024-2025 district calendar and course handbook revisions
- Approve personnel hires, including Jacob Esenwein at $52,495
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Wentzville R IV School District Committee of the Whole will discuss the current list price of Turbotville Elementary School to determine if a reduction is necessary. They will also review a kitchen remodel update, campus signs, an elementary school elevator contract, and a road name for the south entry off Susquehanna Trail. Policy revisions, the 2024-2025 district calendar, and a change to allow 180 days or 900/990 hours instead of both are on the agenda. The board will also discuss the health and safety plan, safety updates, wellness committee update, Heritage Society quarterly meetings, and a Lycoming CTC grant for new construction.
- Discussion on reducing the list price of Turbotville Elementary School
- Update on kitchen remodel progress and old kitchen materials/equipment
- Proposal for campus signs identifying locations
- Contract for elevator at Elementary School
- Policy revisions: 006 Meetings, 008 Organization Chart, 246 School Wellness, 810 Transportation, 815 Acceptable Use