Wentzville R IV School District public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Reg. Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Board will hold its regular meeting on December 19, 2022, at the Middle School Library. The agenda includes votes on personnel actions, wage adjustments, a one-time retention payment, and a contract for the first phase of middle/high school renovations. Public comments are limited to three minutes.
- One-time $500 retention payment for all employees; substitutes get $250 after 30 days and $250 after 60 days
- Classified hourly wage increase of $0.50/hour and salary staff increase of $1,000 (prorated), effective Jan 2, 2023
- Contract with MAROTTA/MAIN Architects for first phase of MS/HS renovations (asbestos abatement, electrical upgrades, cafeteria/kitchen)
- Act 1 Resolution to not raise taxes above index for 2023-2024
- Approval of new hires including Talia Lewis (8th grade math, $51,495) and Lenore Doyle (Master's Step 1, $53,705)
Work Session
The Wentzville R IV School District Board is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including the 2023-2024 High School Course Handbook, a computer science presentation, governance principles, and proposed playground equipment. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session.
- 2023-2024 High School Course Handbook presentation
- Computer Science presentation by Mr. Brad Newlin
- Discussion of Principles for Governance and Leadership policy
- Review of proposed playground equipment
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes
Board Reorganization
The Warrior Run School District Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect a President Pro Tempore, President, and Vice President, and to adopt the 2023 meeting dates. The agenda is procedural, with no policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Election of President Pro Tempore
- Election of Board President for one-year term
- Election of Vice President for one-year term
- Adoption of 2023 meeting dates
Reg. Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Board will hold a public hearing on whether to permanently close Turbotville Elementary School after the 2022-2023 school year, pending completion of the new elementary school. The board will also vote on routine approvals including minutes, monthly bills, personnel actions, and a $96,575 paving change order.
- Public hearing on permanent closure of Turbotville Elementary School
- Paving escalation change order for $96,575
- Approve retirements, resignations, and new hires including coaches
- Affiliation agreements with Slippery Rock and Delaware Valley universities
- Accept flag pole in memory of Harry C. Mathias
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a solar presentation by Envinity, the WRAP team, school climate, Policy 227, preliminary audit results for 2020-2021, a capital reserve transfer, and the 2022-2023 budget. The meeting will also include an executive session for personnel matters.
- Solar presentation by Envinity
- 2020-2021 preliminary audit results
- Capital reserve transfer
- 2022-2023 budget presentation
- Executive session on personnel
Reg. Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Board will hold its regular meeting on October 24, 2022, at the Middle School Library. The board will consider approving minutes, monthly bills, personnel actions (resignations, employment, substitutes, volunteers, leaves), a student disciplinary adjudication, and several financial and facilities items. Public comments are limited to three minutes.
- Approve resignations: Drew Smith (HS math teacher) and Robert Watts (custodian)
- Approve employment: Jennifer Anderson (5th grade ELA teacher, $51,495 pro-rated), coaching contracts for basketball and wrestling
- Approve monthly bills for September 2022
- Approve naming wrestling room after Coach Wayne Smythe
- Approve facility usage requests for Warrior Run Mat Club and Elevator Rescue Class
Work Session - October 11, 2022
The Warrior Run School District Board holds a work session with presentations on student achievements, high school programs, elementary school activities, special education, curriculum, and facility projects. Public comments are invited, and the meeting ends with adjournment and an executive session.
- Student Spotlight: Landree Fraley
- High School program highlights: FFA (Chloe Sees) and DECA (Jennifer Mason)
- Turbotville Elementary update by Michael Freeborn
- Special Education update by Julie Petrin
- Project updates by Gary Williams: Elementary School, Field House, Waterline, Susquehanna Trail
Reg. Board Meeting - September 26, 2022
The Warrior Run School District Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting on September 26, 2022, at the High School Auditorium. The board will vote on routine approvals including minutes, monthly bills, personnel changes, and facility usage requests. Presentations will cover student reports, the WREF First Century Fund, an elementary project update, and a Pepsi proposal. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or large contracts listed.
- Approve resignation of 8th grade math teacher Whitney Smith, effective on or before Nov 14, 2022
- Approve employment of Rebecca Hayhurst as 3rd grade Learning Support Teacher (transfer) and stipends for extracurricular advisors ($945, $500)
- Approve revised policy 008
- Approve facilities usage requests: Good News Club (no rental fee) and M2 Wrestling (with rental fee)
- Approve disposal list per Policy 706.1
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole will discuss committee updates and vote on personnel actions, including resignations, hires, transfers, and stipends. The board will also consider approving the 2022-2023 Health & Safety Plan and recognizing the DECA Club. Public comments are limited to three minutes.
- Resignations: Brandon White (8th grade math teacher) and Jeanette Schodt (MS autism support paraprofessional)
- Hires include Kathryn Stiadle (music teacher, $53,705 pro-rated) and classified staff at $12-$13/hour
- Transfers: Blythe Libby to 7th grade math, Kiley Nierzwicki to 4th grade ELA
- Salary adjustments for James Ulrich, Nicole Morgan, Chris Emory
- Approve 2022-2023 Health & Safety Plan and DECA Club as recognized club
Reg. Board Meeting - August 22, 2022
The Warrior Run School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 22, 2022, at the High School Auditorium. The agenda includes presentations on elementary and field house projects and schoolwide plans, followed by approval of minutes, monthly bills, personnel actions, and various contracts. The board will also consider a termination, approve van and bus drivers, and act on several financial and building items.
- Approve monthly bills (CAFE July payables, general payables)
- Approve resignations: Lisa Masser (MS Paraprofessional) and Ryan Czekaj (MS/HS Music Teacher)
- Approve employment: Sean Snoddy (Technology Teacher, $70,005), Yamileth Melton (stipend $750), and others
- Approve outpatient mental health/therapy services contract with Community Services Groups
- Approve purchase of edInsight for 3 years using ESSER funding
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole will consider routine personnel actions, including resignations, new hires, transfers, and substitute pay rates, plus a custodial services agreement with ServiceMaster. The board will also hear a solar energy presentation and discuss ESSER funds and building projects. Public comments are limited to three minutes.
- Approve resignations: Greg Watson (Head Varsity Softball Coach) and Jay Zeigler (MS Robotics advisor)
- Hire 3 professional staff at $51,495 each and 7 classified staff at $12–$14/hour
- Approve substitute pay rates: $135/day (day-to-day), $150/day (5–89 days and 140-day)
- Approve Custodial Services Agreement with ServiceMaster Commercial Services
- Approve facilities usage requests, including M2 Wrestling with rental fees
Reg. Board Meeting - July 25, 2022
The Warrior Run School District Board will hold its regular meeting on July 25, 2022, to consider routine approvals including minutes, monthly bills, personnel changes, and financial contracts. Notable actions include approving a five-year athletic training agreement with Geisinger, setting athletic event admission rates, and hiring a new Athletic Director/School Police Officer. The agenda is largely procedural with several consent items.
- Approve five-year athletic training services agreement with Geisinger Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
- Set 2022-2023 athletic event admission rates: $5 adults, $3 students for high school events; $75 season pass
- Hire Greg Watson as Athletic Director/School Police Officer at $52,500 salary
- Approve $18,000 proposal from MAROTTA/MAIN Architects for professional architectural services
- Approve purchase of 40' Hi-cube Container from Blue Box LLC for $6,550
Reg. Board Meeting - June 27, 2022
The Warrior Run School District Board will vote on routine approvals including minutes, monthly bills, personnel actions, and financial items. Key financial decisions include a $1.5 million transfer to the capital reserve fund and a $227,144 insurance renewal. The board will also consider policy revisions, curriculum adoptions, and a van purchase.
- Transfer $1,500,000 from General Fund to Capital Reserve Fund
- Approve insurance renewal quote of $227,144 for 2022-2023
- Purchase 2023 Ford Transit MobilityTRANS van for $69,599 from Rohrer Bus Sales
- Approve salary increases for administrators and staff totaling $107,618.16
- Adopt curriculum changes including Wonders K-5 and new science scope
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including personnel changes, construction easements, a bid award for road reconstruction, and the purchase of interactive panels. The board will also review policies and other committee business. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve temporary construction easements with Kathy M. White and William H. and Patricia A. Groover
- Award bid to HRI, Eastern for SR 1007 Reconstruction Project at $316,904.95
- Purchase Interactive Panels from Educate-Me.net for $41,757
- Accept resignation of Christopher Long (HS School Counselor, Junior High Football Coach)
- Approve employment of two long-term substitute teachers at $51,495.00 each
Reg. Board Meeting - May 23, 2022
The Board is considering the adoption of a final budget for the 2022-2023 school year totaling $25,700,747. The proposal includes real estate tax rate increases in Montour and Northumberland counties. Additionally, the Board will review personnel changes, food service price updates, and various district contracts.
- Adoption of $25,700,747 final budget for 2022-2023 school year
- Real estate tax increase to 14.92 mills in Montour County and 74.36 mills in Northumberland County
- Approval of $165,912 athletic operating budget for 2022-2023
- Approval of $29,807 PA ETEP proposal through 2024-2025
- Approval of $30,381.50 Frontline Absence Management System proposal through 2024-2025
Work Session - May 10, 2022
The Board will review a bid advertisement for the SR 1007 reconstruction project and discuss van replacement. The session also includes recognizing retirees and reviewing various school highlights.
- Authorization of advertisement for bids for the SR 1007 reconstruction project
- Resignation of Leann Judson, MS School Counselor
- Resignation of Elizabeth Snow, HS French/Drama Teacher
- Employment of Ryan Keller as Technology Aide at $11.10 per hour
- Discussion regarding Van Replacement
Reg. Board Meeting - April 25, 2022
The Warrior Run School District board will consider approving a $25,622,079 proposed final budget for 2022-2023, which includes real estate tax increases in Montour and Northumberland counties. The board will also vote on several purchases, including a K-5 reading program and science tables, plus personnel actions and facility requests.
- Proposed final budget of $25,622,079 for 2022-2023 with real estate tax increases (Montour +0.64 mills, Northumberland +1.72 mills, Union -0.04 mills)
- Purchase of Wonders K-5 reading program for $227,017.68
- Purchase of science tables for $15,147.68
- Purchase of cameras for new elementary school at $46,947.79
- Approval of 2022/2023 school calendar with Act 80 days on Oct 10, Nov 4, 2022 and Feb 20, Mar 10, 2023
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several operational and educational items, including an elevator controls upgrade, a camera quote for a new elementary school, a proposed 2022-2023 school calendar, a special education plan, a new elementary reading curriculum, and a budget update. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making body.
- Elevator controls upgrade discussion
- Camera quote for new elementary school
- 2022-2023 proposed school calendar
- New elementary reading curriculum
- 2022-2023 budget update
Reg. Board Meeting - March 28, 2022
The Warrior Run School District board will hold its regular meeting on March 28, 2022, at the Middle School Library, with a virtual option. The agenda includes action items on the 2020/2021 audit, a $1,000,000 transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund, personnel changes, and various contracts and easements. Public comments are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- Transfer of $1,000,000 from General Fund to Capital Reserve Fund for future building projects and technology
- Approval of 2020/2021 audit prepared by Herring, Roll & Solomon
- Retirement of Dawn McManus, 6th Grade Teacher, effective end of 2021-2022 school year
- Approve stadium equipment quote of $22,876.96 and field house equipment quote of $14,888.44
- Approve roof repairs for Middle School wet areas at $39,425.77
Work Session - March 8, 2022
The Warrior Run School District board is holding a work session to discuss and receive information on several items, including the 2020-2021 audit results, schoolwide plans, a policy review, and enrollment/staffing recommendations for the 2022-2023 school year. The agenda also includes a presentation from LCCC and public comment periods. No formal votes are scheduled except for adjournment.
- 2020-2021 audit results presented by Herring Roll & Solomon
- 2022-2023 enrollment/staffing recommendations from Leadership Team
- Schoolwide plans review for Turbotville and WRMS
- Policy 626 review
- LCCC presentation by Melissa Day
Reg. Board Meeting - February 28, 2022
The Warrior Run School District Board is meeting to take action on personnel, finances, and facilities. Key items include appointing Dr. Thor Edmiston as superintendent, approving a waterline replacement project bid, and several equipment and service contracts. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and personnel changes.
- Appoint Dr. Thor Edmiston as District Superintendent, effective April 4, 2022 through June 30, 2025
- Approve $456,975 bid to DOLI Construction for Waterline Replacement Project at MS/HS complex
- Approve $120,631.69 for 16 network switches and $46,725.64 for 40 wireless access points from ePlus Technology
- Approve $62,184.19 Ventrac tractor and $20,622.73 accessories from Turf Equipment & Supply Company
- Approve 2022/2023 CSIU General Operating Budget of $694,145
Special Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Board will hold a special meeting on Feb 17, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Middle School Library. The board is scheduled to vote on a stormwater basin change order (dollar amount not listed) and discuss the 2021-2022 Health & Safety Plan, with possible action. The agenda also includes public comment periods and an executive session.
- Vote on stormwater basin change order (amount blank in agenda)
- Discussion and possible action on 2021-2022 Health & Safety Plan
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting available via Zoom (ID 973 4996 9280, passcode 443030)
- Executive session scheduled after adjournment
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss policy revisions (Travel Reimbursement and Conflict of Interest) and the 2021-2022 Health & Safety Plan. The agenda also includes consent items for hiring a teacher, approving a volunteer, and approving substitutes, plus public comment periods.
- Employment: Whitney Ross, 7th Grade Math Teacher, Master's Step 7, $55,417 (pro-rated)
- Volunteer: Aleem Moore - Basketball
- Substitutes: Dona Arnold and Terah Moore (Guest Teachers)
- Discussion: Policy 626.1 - Travel Reimbursement
- Discussion: Policy 827 - Conflict of Interest
Reg. Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting on January 24, 2022, at the Middle School Library. The board will consider approving personnel actions, financial items including bids for network equipment and supplies, and additional stormwater basin work. They will also discuss the district's Health & Safety Plan and receive updates on the elementary project and special education.
- Approve employment: Robyn Bottorf (long-term sub counselor, $50,231), Katie Moore (paraprofessional, $11.50/hr), AJ Bieber (assistant JH boys basketball coach, $2,340)
- Authorize PEPPM bids for 16 Cisco Meraki switches and 40 wireless access points for new elementary building
- Authorize additional stormwater basin work (cost not specified)
- Approve delinquent tax exemptions and monthly bills for December 2021
- Approve facility use request for WR Elementary Boys Basketball tournament (March 4-6, 2022)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on authorizing advertisement for bids for a waterline replacement project, review the 22-23 capital project list, and receive updates on eRate submission, Watsontown expenses, and COVID. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Authorize advertisement for bids for waterline replacement project (HRG)
- Discussion of 22-23 capital project list
- eRate submission update
- Watsontown expenses for July 1–December 31
- COVID update