Wentzville R IV School District public meetings in 2024
7 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
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)
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
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
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