W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
November 18, 2008
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES –
Mr. Eric Budnovitch
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 9
We believe civility and mutual respect are important in a productive community.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 4 ( f )
The Williamsport Area School Board will ensure that effective planning occurs
by adopting a plan to ensure evaluation of student growth and achievement using
relevant data.
PSBA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
We, as members of our local Board of Education, representing all the residents
of our school district, believe that:
Communication with all stakeholders and the media should be conducted in
accordance with Board policy.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings: October 21, and November 4, 2008
3.1
Student Representatives’ Report – Emily Weaver and Hannah Weber
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 Construction Projects
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Ms. Bird.
5.1*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted and direct the officers of the Board of School Directors to execute
the same:
Order Number Amount
Order Number Amount
11/18/08 500,181.06
11/18/08A 1,444,370.71
11/18/08B 42,191.59
11/18/08C 282,845.05
11/18/08D 151,235.16 11/18/08E 8,000.00
11/18/08F
726.00 11/18/08G 7,586.62
11/18/08H 7,057.05
5.2
Consider approving the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Development Calendar.
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of the “Distribution of
Literature Within Schools” Policy. A policy number will be assigned by
PSBA after Board approval. Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage,
Director of Human Resources. 7.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider approving Wanda Buck, Librarian, to keep the Roosevelt Library open up
to one hour extra per week until the end of the EAP Program. She will be paid
at the rate of $27.71 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds budgeted
under EAP (Educational Assistance Program).
7.2
Consider approving Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson, Round Hills, and Stevens
Elementary Schools to host authors/videographers Laura and Rob Sams to do
author assembly visits for all students at each school during the week of April
27-May 1, 2009. All costs will be paid by the five elementary school
Parent-Teacher Organizations.
7.3
Consider approving the Williamsport Area School District 2008-09 Winter Sports
Schedules.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
James S. Walbridge, School Bus Driver for the District, for the purpose of
retirement, effective November 8, 2008.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of James S. Walbridge
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 26½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a school bus driver. It further expresses the hope that his years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Lisa R. Kelchner, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Curtin Middle School,
for personal reasons, effective November 26, 2008.
C.
Kimberly A. Rowland, Food Service Satellite Manager at Sheridan Elementary
School, verbal resignation for personal reasons, effective November 10, 2008.
D.
Kimberly A. Starr, General Food Service Worker at Curtin Middle School, for
other employment, effective November 14, 2008.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Constance L. Boland*, Elementary School Counselor at Jackson Elementary School,
for an unpaid leave, effective November 4, 2008, through November 17, 2008.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Richard J. McCusker, 1934 Mountview Ave., Montoursville, at a stipend amount of
B.
Michael A. Cioffi, 1226 Hillsdale Dr., Williamsport, to provide up to 3¾
hours per week of additional tutoring at Round Hills Elementary School for the
Educational Assistance Program/Tutoring Program effective for the remainder of
the 2008-2009 school year, at the rate of $27.71 per hour. All funds are
budgeted under EAP.
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
Suzanne Lenio, 46 Biddle Rd., Montoursville, to provide up to 1½ hours per
week of additional tutoring at Stevens Elementary School for the Educational
Assistance Program/Tutoring Program effective for the remainder of the
2008-2009 school year, at the rate of $27.71 per hour. All funds are budgeted
under EAP.
D.
The following substitute food service worker(s), at the salary rate of $8.00
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:
Susan R. Morgan
324 Hughes St., Williamsport (effective 11/10/08)
Barbara J. Niklaus
485 State Route 973 East, Cogan Station (effective 11/10/08)
E.
The following substitute teacher(s), subject to assignment by the
Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by
Board policy ($90 per day for first 45 days; $110 per day for days beyond the
45th
day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year), and only for the actual number of
hours assigned and worked:
Blythe M. Billman 1702 Scaifes Rd., Williamsport
Heather E. Way
2793 Calvert Rd., Trout Run (effective 11/10/08)
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Michele D. Lyons, 124 N. Washington St., 2nd
Floor, Montoursville, from a part-time Instructional Support Aide at Lycoming
Valley Middle School to a part-time Instructional Support Aide at Stevens
Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $11.31 per hour or contract rate,
effective November 20, 2008 (replacing Wendy Hinkal, resigned).
B.
Ann M. Zerbe, 1391 Factory Rd., Cogan Station, from a full-time Instructional
Support Aide at Round Hills Elementary to a full-time Instructional Support
Aide (185 day, 7 hours per day) at Cochran Elementary School, with a base wage
rate of $18,013 ($13.91 per hour) or contract rate, effective December 2, 2008
(new position). 9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
9.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Consider approving released time for staff members to participate in
professional develop-ment activities in accordance with the Professional
Development Plan of the Williamsport Area School District and consider
approving training programs. All expenditures proposed are within local, state
and federal budget categories approved as noted. (See attachment)
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
All students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements
in order to participate.
A.
Fourteen (14) career and technical students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the local Comcast office
during January 2009 for a tour.
District transportation is requested. A substitute will be needed for one half
day.
B.
Eight (8) automotive technology students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Harrisburg during December
2008 to participate in the PAA Automotive Technology Competition.
District transportation is requested. One substitute will be required for the
day.
C.
Approximately 36 students for the District’s elementary schools,
accompanied by members of the Young Men’s Republican Club, to Walmart, the
Little League Museum, and the Young Men’s Republican Club during December
2008.
All costs will be paid by the Young Men’s Republican Club.
D.
Seventy-eight (78) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and aides, to travel to the Thomas Taber Museum
during November 2008.
The students will walk to and from the museum.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Hepburn Lycoming Little League to use the cafeteria at Hepburn Lycoming
Elementary School on January 9 and January 16, 2009 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
to hold tryouts. Hepburn Lycoming Little League is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Ms. Bird.
11.1
Consider waiving the performance bond for coal deliveries provided by Dobrovich
Coal, 101 Namy Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
11.2
Consider approving a contract with Mendez Entertainment DJ Service to provide
the music
during the winter formal at the high school. Costs are not to exceed $250.00
and will be
paid from student activity funds.
11.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.3
Consider authorizing the purchase of Winter/Spring Athletic Supplies in
accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All
recommended awards are based upon the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors for
this bid, it is impractical to provide complete tabulation. A complete
tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing by any interested
parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Aluminum Athletic Equipment Co., Royersford, PA $159.40
Adolph Kiefer & Associates Inc., Zion, IL 3,634.18
Boathouse Sports, Philadelphia, PA
1,389.35
Cannon Sports Inc., Burbank, CA 101.30
D & J Sports Inc., Dallas, TX
204.00
Demans Inc., Brookville, PA 1,699.33
First To The Finish Inc., Carlinville, IL 180.00
Flaghouse Inc., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
173.82
Kelly’s Sports Ltd. Inc., West Chester, PA 1,762.60
Metuchen Center Inc., New Brunswick, NJ
288.14
M-F Athletic Company Inc., Cranston, RI 359.00
Passon’s Sports, Jenkintown, PA
293.36
Sportsman’s Inc., Johnstown, PA 2,571.66
Triple Crown Sports Inc., Old Bridge, NJ
396.30
VS Athletics, San Luis Obispo, CA 399.38
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$13,611.82
11.2
Consider authorizing the following fuel bid selections from the Pennsylvania
Education
Joint Purchasing Council for the 2009 fiscal year:
Building Product
Fluctuating or Tank Transport or
Firm Tank Wagon
Cochran Elementary
#2 Fuel Oil Firm Tank Wagon Round Hills Elementary
#2 Fuel Oil Fluctuating Tank Wagon Stevens Elementary
#2 Fuel Oil Firm Tank Transport
Curtin Middle #2 Fuel Oil Fluctuating
Tank Transport
Lycoming Valley Middle #2 Fuel Oil
Fluctuating Tank Transport
Roosevelt Middle
#2 Fuel Oil Firm Tank Wagon Williamsport High
#2 Fuel Oil Fluctuating Tank Transport Woodward Township
#2 Fuel Oil Firm Tank Wagon
There is a flat rate charge of $65.00 to split a tank transport (7,200 gallons)
between two (2) locations within a 10 mile radius. All fuel oil deliveries
for the above will be made by Farm & Home Oil Company Inc., Milton, PA.
12.
TAX ITEMS - None 13.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
14. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
15. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Board Policy #902, “Public Participation in Board Meetings”:
A.
There will be two public comment sections: one during the first two hours of
the meeting at a time to be determined by the presiding officer; and the other
at the end of the meeting. This gives the presiding officer some flexibility
to fit the first public comment section into the agenda at a convenient time.
B.
Persons submitting a formal request to speak during the first public comments
section should be present promptly at the beginning of the meeting in the event
that they are invited to speak prior to commencement of the scheduled business
that is outlined in the agenda. Persons who have submitted a written request
will be given an opportunity to make a presentation about an issue that is on
the agenda when the issue is scheduled for discussion or about an issue that is
not on the agenda during the first two hours of the Board meeting, at a time
to be determined by the presiding officer.
C.
Each public comment section will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Each
speaker will be limited to a maximum of five minutes.
D.
Those wishing to speak during the first public comments section must submit a
formal request in writing to the business administrator no later that 9:00 a.m.
on the day of the Board meeting. This gives people an opportunity to come to
the District Service Center on Monday before the Board meeting to read the
posted agenda.
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING AUXILIARY AIDES & SERVICES
The Williamsport Area School District does not discriminate against individuals
on the basis of disability. If you are disabled and wish to attend and/or
participate in any public meeting of the Williamsport Area School Board of
Directors or event of the School District, the District will make reasonable
accommodations to allow your full involvement. If you require specific
auxiliary aids or services you must notify the Board Secretary (327-5500), 201
West Third Street, Williamsport, PA of your needs at least five (5) working
days prior to the event.
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
$2,500
$1,500, prorated for the 2008-2009 school year for coordinating inclement
weather delays and cancellations (replacing Charles Peterson, resigned)
[correction to incorrect amount approved at the November 4, 2008 Board
Meeting].
