The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District of which all members were duly notified and of which due public notice was given as required by Act 84 of 1986, was held on Tuesday evening, August 17, 1999, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple,
Gary L. Weber, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Shirley L. Canada and Richard C. Hostrander
INVOCATION – Mrs. Karen V. Harris provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the Regular Meetings of July 20, 1999 and August 3, 1999 and the Special Meeting of August 10,1999, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and that the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
President Stone announced an Executive Session to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive confidential legal advice from an attorney at 7:34 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:01 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT--Jackie Thomas (Acting Superintendent)
This year a new program will help introduce ninth graders to the Williamsport Area High School. Developed entirely by the teaching staff, the program will focus on delivering deve lopmental keys which we believe are critical to early success: committing to academic achievement, career envisioning, regular attendance, positive attitude, conflict resolution, acceptable social behaviors, self-esteem issues, decision making, and school spirit. Within the new freshman homeroom context, the program hopes to make our newest students = first year of high school one of academic and personal growth, opening doors to an unlimited future.
BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT--Mr. David B. Stone Jr.
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to appoint Pam Markle as a voting delegate at the School Leadership Conference.
BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT CONT’D--Mr. David B. Stone Jr.
The motion carried 7-0.
B. Forthcoming events:
August 18 Administrative Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. - DSC Board Room
August 20 Administrative Induction 10:30 a.m. - DSC Room 205
August 23-24 Induction Days for New Teachers – WAHS
August 26 First Day for Teachers
August 30 First Day of School for Students K through 9
August 31 All Students Report to School
September 1 Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee 4:30 p.m.
DSC Room 205
September 2 SCC (if needed) 4:30 p.m. - DSC Superintendents Conference Room
September 7 Administrative Hearing 6:30 p.m. - DSC Board Room
September 7 School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Board Room
September 8 Planning & Development 4:30 p.m. DSC - Board Room
September 14 School Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. Hayes Large DSC - Board Room
September 17 County Wide Inservice Day
September 21 School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - DSC Board Room
September 22 Administrative Staff Meeting 4:00 p.m. - DSC Board Room
September 23 ETAC 6:30 p.m. - WAHS Library
C. President Stone provided an update on the search for a new superintendent. He also requested that administration provide a report on backpack and dress code policies at the various schools.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following finance report:
6.1* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 08/17/99 in the amount of $1,023,495.94, 08/17/99A in the amount of $142,594.45, 08/17/99B in the amount of $8,171.60, and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 08/17/99, 08/17/99A and 08/17/99B.
6.2* Approve the following Scholarship Fund
A. Anne Knecht Starner Fund
Anne Knecht Starner was a graduate of the Williamsport Area High School in 1987 and Pennsylvania State University in 1991. She was an assistant manager for WalMart until she was killed in an automobile accident on March 27, 1998.
6. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.3 Acknowledge receipt of the following letters from the Pennsylvania Department of
Education:
Project Date PlanCon Form
Cochran Elementary School 06/01/99 A
Cochran Elementary School 06/08/99 B
Roosevelt Middle School 05/20/99 A
Roosevelt Middle School 05/21/99 B
Roosevelt Middle School 05/25/99 D
Roosevelt Middle School 07/20/99 E
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY - Gary L. Weber, Esq.
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following Board Policies:
7.1 Approve revisions (see changes from first reading) to Policy #514, A Substitute Support Staff Positions, @ at the second reading. Questions may be directed to James A. Dugan, Director of Human Resources.
The motion carried 7-0.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Authorize Dr. Andrea McCarrier, Ohio State University, to provide two days of Early Literacy curriculum work on August 23 & 24, 1999, to the Williamsport Area School District kindergarten teachers.
The cost will be $800.00 per day, plus travel costs for an approximate total cost of $2,400. Funds are budgeted under Title II.
8.2* Authorize the Williamsport Area School District kindergarten teachers to participate in the Early Literacy curriculum work with Dr. Andrea McCarrier on August 23, and 24, 1999.
Teachers will be paid $70.00 per day (substitute rate) plus appropriate benefits. The funds are budgeted under 101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.3* Authorize three Title I teachers (Shirley Bittenbender, Diane Konieczny, and Pat Jacobs) to participate in the Early Literacy curriculum work with Dr. Andrea McCarrier on August 23 & 24, 1999. Teachers will be paid $70.00 per day (substitute rate) plus appropriate benefits. Funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.4* Authorize paying Roosevelt Middle School teachers Carol DeSilva, Michelle Walker, and Sheri Ruffing for a maximum of three days at $70.00 per day (2 2 days preparation and 2 day presentation) for providing a half day of ADAPT training to new teachers during induction on August 23, 1999. Budgeted in string #101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8.5* Authorize the following teachers to attend New Standards Trainin g provided by the Lycoming County consortium of school districts on August 23 and 24, 1999: Elissa Connor, Lisa Yingling, Maria Weaver, Barbara Sullivan, Tracy Graff, Janice Hamilton. The District will be billed for the cost of the materials and lunch. The approximate cost of $1,400 is budgeted in string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-582.
8.6 Approve the fall performance schedules for the Marching Millionaires Competitive Band and the Strolling Strings.
8.7 Approve the attached listings of book titles for Title I instruction.
8.8* Approve Dr. Paula McCommons, Center for Safe Schools, to provide an inservice program for the District= s crisis response teams on October 15, 1999.
The cost is estimated to be $205 for transportation and lodging. There is no charge for her presentation. Budgeted in Drug and Safe Schools Grant string #149-2120-0-00-063-11-323.
8.9 Approve Stanley Smith, athletic trainer at the Williamsport Area High School, to be trained as a Healthy Living Advisor on August 23, 1999, by the Susquehanna Health Systems.
8.10 Accept a grant from Binney and Smith, Inc., for $400 to be used to execute the 1999-2000 Dream Makers Program A Millennium Odyssey. @ The program will be a joint effort between the Williamsport Area School District, the Scranton Cultural Center, and the Kennedy Center Performing Arts Centers and Schools Program.
8.11* Authorize payment to the following four music teachers, Peg Bross, Pat Huffman, Doug Gordon, and Phil Stattel for four (4) days each of summer curriculum work on the Middle School (6th, 7th and 8th grades) Music Classroom and Choral curriculum. The work was completed on non-school time at a rate of $70 per teacher per day.
An additional day of curriculum work was performed at a cost of $70 per teacher by Doug Gordon and Lori Nelson. The approximate cost for the work will be $1,260 and is budgeted in string # 101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.12* Approve additional Act 80 building based inservice days for the following schools:
Lycoming Valley Middle December 13, 1999
Roosevelt Middle March 17, 2000
Cochran Elementary September 20, 1999, November 23, 1999
and March 21, 2000
Jackson Elementary December 23, 1999, February 18, 2000 and
May 15, 2000
Lose Elementary September 20, 1999, October 29, 1999 and
May 26, 2000
Round Hills Elementary April 27, 2000
Stevens Elementary September 16, 1999, February 22, 2000 and March 21, 2000
Woodward Elementary April 27, 2000
In addition all elementary and middle schools on November 24, 1999, March 20, 2000 and May 12, 2000.
8.13 Approve an Act 80 day for Williamsport Area High School on May 12, 1999.
8.14 Approve the adoption of Understanding Art (ISBN 002662359-5) for use in the middle level art program. One hundred (100) copies will be purchased (20 copies per art teacher). Budgeted in string #101-1100-220-045-15-640.
8.15 Approve the entire District teaching staff, substitute teachers, teacher aides, and BLaST teacher assigned to our buildings for service in the intramural program at the rate of $10.50 per hour for the actual number of hours worked.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Patricia L. Betz, half-time health occupations teacher at the high school, for personal reasons, effective August 4, 1999.
B. Katherine P. Klein, full-time social studies teacher at the high school, for personal reasons, effective August 9, 1999.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
C. Ann B. Rider, computer specialist for the District, for personal reasons, effective August 16, 1999.
D. Jacob L. West, full-time vocational technology teacher at the high school, due to other employment, effective August 5, 1999.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leave of absence:
A. Lynette A. Thompson, second grade teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for a sabbatical leave effective October 6, 1999, through the end of the first semester of the 1999-2000 school year (tentative return date of January 24, 2000), for the purpose of health restoration.
Mrs. Thompson will be using sick days before beginning her sabbatical on October 6, 1999. Mrs. Thompson has been a teacher in the District since January 25, 1988, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
B. Elena M. Matty, 90 Miller Rd., Cogan Station, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, leave of absence without pay, effective August 30, 1999 through November 30, 1999.
Mrs. Matty's leave is for the purpose of caring for the medical needs of a family member. Mrs. Matty is not eligible for Family Medical Leave.
C. Jana R. Satifka, special education teacher at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective at the exhaustion of her personal and sick leave through June 9, 2000.
Mrs. Satifka's leave of absence is taken under the Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles the employee to health insurance for a maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other benefits. After that time, she will be on an unpaid leave of absence for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. Thomas D. Croce, R.R. 2, Box 279 C, Lock Haven, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 26, 1999, to teach special education at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $35,125. Mr. Croce holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replacing Pamela Emery, transferred).
C. Marcy L. Garrison, 1664 Marlin Parkway, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 26, 1999, to teach first grade at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $34,925. Mrs. Garrison holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Wendy Kelsey, transferred to half-time kindergarten, half-time peer coach).
D. Amy L. Lampman, 2040 Reed St., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 26, 1999, through the end of the 1999-2000 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach fourth grade at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $34,925. Ms. Lampman holds a bachelor's degree from Marywood University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Seth Moser, transferred to administrative position for school year).
E. Brenda E. Pennella, P.O. Box 19, Hillsgrove, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 26, 1999, through the end of the 1999-2000 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach third grade at Woodward Township Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $34,925. Ms. Pennella holds a bachelor's degree from Edinboro University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Steve Rolley, retired, and pending administrative transfer).
F. Elaine E. Cressman, 301 Chestnut St., Montoursville, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 26, 1999, through the end of the first semester of the 1999-2000 school term (tentative date January 21, 2000), unless terminated sooner, to teach the hearing impaired class at Round Hills Elementary, pending receipt of Emergency Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,125, prorated (replaces Karen Kovach, on maternity leave).
G. Ami L. Desmond, R.R. 1, Box 764, Cogan Station, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 26, 1999, through the end of the first semester of the 1999-2000 school term (tentative date January 21, 2000), unless terminated sooner, to teach second grade at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $34,925, prorated. Ms. Desmond holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Lynette Thompson, on sabbatical leave).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H. Rhonda L. Getgen, R.R. 5, Box 53, Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 26, 1999, through the end of the first semester of the 1999-2000 school term (tentative date January 21, 2000), unless terminated sooner, to teach second grade at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $34,925, prorated. Ms. Getgen holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Kim Cassidy, on maternity leave).
I. Brenda C. Rook, 2112 West Fourth St., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 26, 1999, through the end of the first semester of the 1999-2000 school term, (tentative date January 21, 2000), unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,125, prorated. Ms. Rook holds a bachelor's degree from Clarion University of PA and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replaces Alice Good, on maternity leave).
J. Diane I. Bennardo, 810 Market St., Williamsport, as a full-time (185-day) special education instructional aide at Curtin Middle School, at an annual wage of $9,583, effective August 26, 1999 (replaces Crystal Blasocovich, resigned).
K. Barbara Jandrisavitz, 52 Queen St., Williamsport, as a part-time (4 2 hours per day, 180 days) Parent Involvement Coordinator during the 1999-2000 school year at Lose Elementary School, effective August 26, 1999, at the salary rate of $7.40 per hour. FICA, Worker's Compensation, Retirement (if eligible) are the only fringe benefits. (Position is funded through Title I to be reviewed and approved annually.)
L. Jacqueline K. Thompson, 1506 Grove St., Williamsport, as Parent Involvement Coordinator (part-time up to 4 2 hours per day, 180 days) for Cochran Elementary Schoo l, effective August 26, 1999, at the rate of $7.40 per hour. All costs to be funded through Title I. This position will be reviewed and acted upon annually (position originally approved by the Board on 9/1/98).
M. Betty A. Nicholas, P.O. Box 58, Linden, continuation as a full-time HOSTS Program Aide at Jackson Elementary School, effective with the 1999-2000 school year. Position is funded through Title I and is to be approved on an annual basis (position originally approved by the Board on 12/05/95).
N. The following persons as substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel), at the salary rate of $8.00 per hour (driving rate) or $4.80 per hour (waiting rate), effective August 30, 1999:
Cynthia A. Bates 32 Charlotte St., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
O. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $5.60 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 30, 1999:
Maria C. Casale-Faubion 1519 Richards Ave., Williamsport
Scott A. Fink 818 Wyoming St., Williamsport
Deborah A. Richardson R.R. #2, Box 135, Linden
P. The following substitute teachers, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Elementary
Heidi L. Doan 1950 Blair St., Williamsport
Shannon L. English 1241 Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Vicki M. Haussmann 519 Hawthorne Ave., Williamsport
Jonathan A. Walz 536 Oberdorf St., Sunbury
Desiree L. Williams 328 Arch St., Montoursville
Mary W. Fedorko 2000 Round Top Rd., Montoursville
Secondary
Andrea Bullington 130 King St., Northumberland
Q. The following substitute administrative support/aides, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Andrea Bullington 130 King St., Northumberland
S. Marc P. Berry, 2021 Boyd St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 26, 1999, to teach technology education (industrial arts) at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $34,925. Mr. Berry holds a bachelor's degree from California University of Pa. and is certified in Industrial Arts/Technology Education (replaces Glenn Springer, transferred to the high school to replace Jacob West, resigned).
T. Stephanie A. Thompson, 285 Montgomery St., Montgomery, as a full-time (185-day) instructional aide/interpreter (four-year degree in interpreting), assignment to be determined, at an annual wage of $27,000, effective August 26, 1999 (replacing Cindy Brown, resigned).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
U. Tia J. Magargle, 1220 High St., Williamsport), as a paid intern in the Tax Office, effective August 31, 1999, for the duration of 240 hours, at the rate of $8.00 per hour (no benefits).
V. The following persons as non-certificated substitute teachers with receipt of emergency certification, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked during the 1999-2000 school year:
Gretchen P. Carpenter 441 Elm St., Montoursville
Lynne H. Koskie R.R. #2, Box 150, Williamsport
Terry U. Nickles 1589 Old Laridsville Rd., Muncy
Stephen J. Porter HC 31, Box 43, Williamsport
Margaret P. Redka 820 Louisa St., Williamsport
W. Gordon R. Cooper, 923 Vine Ave., Williamsport, as a full-time (185-day) special education instructional aide at the high school, at an annual wage of $9,583, effective August 26, 1999 (replaces Greg Ousley, transferred to new instructional aide position at Roosevelt).
X. Karen L. Stine, 1645 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport, as a full-time (185-day) special education instructional aide at Jackson Elementary School, at an annual wage of $9,583, effective August 26, 1999 (new position beginning with the 1999-2000 school year).
Y. Teresa J. Morrill, 1632 Randall Circle, Williamsport, as a full-time (185-day) special education instructional aide at Curtin Middle School, at an annual wage of $9,583, effective August 26, 1999 (replaces Linda Bowen, transferred to new instructional aide position at Jackson).
Z. Nicole L. Lee, 609 East First Ave., South Williamsport, as a part-time (185-day ; up to 4½ hours per day) special education instructional aide at Lose Elementary School, at the base wage rate of $7.40 per hour, effective August 26, 1999 (new position beginning with the 1999-2000 school year).
AA. Authorize the administration to appoint candidates to vacant positions and coaching positions as necessary and present their names at the September 7, 1999, board meeting for retroactive approval.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
BB. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 1999-2000 school year at the rates in accordance with the 1990-97 Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association (all stipends at contracted rates):
WAHS Marching Band
Position Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director Paul H. Kellerman $6,186
Marching Band Assistant Donald J. Fisher $2,412
Director I
Marching Band Assistant Dale A. Orris $2,165
Director II
Color Guard Coordinator Todd L. Kendall $3,093
Color Guard Assistant Jamie L. Umpstead $ 772
Top Hat Marching Band Director Paul L. Colley $ 724
(Co-Directors) Dale A. Orris $ 928 Percussion Assistant Paul H. McPhail, Jr. $ 957
Color Guard Silks Theresa T. Kendall $1,046
Volunteer Marching Band
Assistant Director Donald Griffith $ 0
Strolling Strings Walter J. Straiton $2,474
August 3, 1999: The following coaches at the respective schools for the 1999-2000 school year at the rates in accordance with the 1997-2002 Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association, executed August 10, 1999:
Williamsport Area High School
Football
Head Coach: Thomas C. Montgomery $6,186
Varsity Assistants: William O. Olsen $3,093
Kevin D. Choate $3,093
Charles L. Ackerman $3,093
Junior Varsity Assistants: Mark F. Nye $2,784
James Thomas $2,784
VACANT ---
Ninth Grade Coaches: Jeffrey T. Wike $2,474
Robert T. Lundy $2,128
Wrestling
Head Coach: Joseph R. Eaton $6,186
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
CC. Consider the revision to the stipends for the following, originally approved on
August 3, 1999:
Williamsport Area High School
Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
Head Coach: Stuart P. Shebest $2,128
Assistant Coach: Stacey Thomas $1,064
Boys Soccer
Head Coach: Mark F. Marinucci $3,093
Assistant Coaches: VACANT ---
Girls Soccer
Head Coach: Deborah A. Dominick $3,093
Assistant Coach: Krista Hope $1,454
Girls Tennis
Head Coach: John F. Dorner $1,856
Golf
Head Coach: Jamie M. Spencer $1,596
Cheerleading
Coach: VACANT ---
Coach: VACANT ---
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant Coach: William L. Cuebas, Jr. $2,165
Assistant Coach: Tony C. Birch $1,745
Softball
Lead Assistant Coach: Robyn H. Flaherty $1,083
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant Coach: Richard S. Matthews $2,165
Assistant Coach: John F. Clark $1,856
Softball
Lead Assistant Coach: Steven Reed $1,083
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
CC. Consider the revision to the stipends for the following, originally approved on
August 3, 1999:
Roosevelt Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant Coach: Randall G. Laird $2,165
Assistant Coach: Ronald E. Sahm $1,856
Softball
Lead Assistant Coach: Charles O. Doebler $1,083
9.4 POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Robert J. Neylon, 1751 Maybee Hill Road, Williamsport, from a general full-time custodian at Roosevelt Middle School to a general full-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School (250 days, 8 hours per day, second shift), with a base wage rate of $24,000, effective August 16, 1999 (replacing Albert Hills, transferred).
B. Sharon M. Corter, 813 Tucker St., Williamsport, from a Chapter 15 instructional aide at Jackson to a full-time special education instructional aide at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of $10,425, effective August 26, 1999 (new position beginning with the 1999-2000 school year).
C. Patricia Mazzante, 1711 Blaine St., Williamsport, from a part-time instructional aide at Round Hills to a full-time special education instructional aide at Round Hills Elementary School, at a salary rate of $10,425, effective August 26, 1999 (replaces Diane Kozen, transferred).
D. Deborah K. Lee, 709 E. First Ave., South Williamsport, from a part-time instructional aide at Woodward to a full-time special education instructional aide at Round Hills Elementary School, at a salary rate of $9,583, effective August 26, 1999 (new position beginning with the 1999-2000 school year).
E.
Pearl J. Garret, 706 Penn St., Williamsport, from a part-time instructional
aide at Round Hills to a full-time special education instructional aide at
Round Hills Elementary School
Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of $10,878, effective August 26, 1999
(new position beginning with the 1999-2000 school year).
F. Janice A. Hornberger, R.R. 2, Box 518, Cogan Station, from a general food service worker at Sheridan to a full-time special education instructional aide at Round Hills Elementary School, at a salary rate of $10,425, effective August 26, 1999 (replacing Kathy Clark, resigned).
9.4 POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
G. Suzie L. Marshall, 1108 Isabella St., Williamsport, from a general food service worker at Sheridan to a full-time special education instructional aide at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of $9,583, effective August 26, 1999 (new position beginning with the 1999-2000 school year).
H. Robyn G. Weaver, 2020 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport, from a general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School to a full-time special education instructional aide at Stevens and Sheridan Elementary Schools, at a salary rate of $9,583, effective August 26, 1999, (replacing Dawne Paronish, transferred to new instructional aide position at Stevens Elementary).
(205 days) to Elementary School Principal (245 days), effective August 16, 1999, with initial assignment as Principal at Cochran and Sheridan Elementary Schools at a salary of $71,345 per year (pro-rated), plus benefits provided by the Administrative Compensation Plan. Mr. Izer has indicated his agreement to this change.
9.5 SALARY ADJUSTMENT
A. Danielle L. D = Aries, 7025 Scenic Drive, Bloomsburg, hired as a long-term substitute teacher at Curtin and Lycoming Valley Middle Schools, effective August 26, 1999, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, bachelor = s, $34,925, to be adjusted to salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, master = s, $37,894.
9.6* CONTRACTS
A. Renew the contract of Jacqueline G. Thomas as Assistant Superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District for a period of three years. Mrs. Thomas = contract as Assistant Superintendent is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2000. Therefore, the renewed contract would have a term extending from July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2003. Section 1077 of the Public School Code of 1949 requires that an Assistant Superintendent be notified of an intention to renew a contract at a regular public meeting occurring at least 150 days prior to the expiration of the Assistant Superintendent’s term of office. Mrs. Thomas is currently the Acting Superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District. This motion does not affect her role as Acting Superintendent, but it is intended to fulfill the requirements of Section 1077 of the School Code, and shall constitute notification to her of the three-year renewal of her contract. The contract shall have provisions consistent with the current contract, including provisions for annual determination of salary.
9.6* CONTRACTS CONT’D:
Mrs. Thomas shall receive a daily stipend of $37.00 (in addition to her annual salary as Assistant Superintendent as provided by the Executive Administrative Compensation and Evaluation Plan) for each day services are provided as Acting Superintendent during the 1999-2000 school year, effective July 1, 1999 (not to exceed a total of 245 days).
B. Rebekah Rowe, R.D. #2, Box 215-B, Lewisburg, qualified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide services and assistance to the District’s non-degreed interpreter-aides and eligible students at the rate of $17.00 per hour (not to exceed twelve (12) hours in any given week nor six (6) hours in any given day), for the 1999-2000 school year, effective August 30, 1999.
and assistance to the District’s non-degreed interpreter-aides and eligible students at the rate of $20.00 per hour (not to exceed twelve (12) hours in any given week nor six (6) hours in any given day), for the 1999-2000 school year, effective August 30, 1999.
D. Approve contracted services with Rebekah Rowe and Nancy Nesbitt to provide substitute services as sign language interpreters at $17.00 per hour and $20.00 per hour respectively, as needed during the 1999-2000 school
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve released time for staff members to participate in professional development 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.
The motion carried 7-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following student/
community activities:
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
travel to Bloomsburg University on Tuesday, October 12, 1999. The students will view a live performance by a professional orchestra. District transportation is requested and will be paid either by the Roosevelt PTO or the Student Activities Fund. There is no cost for the performance.
11.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Lycoming -Clinton Head Start to use one classroom (gymnasium and outside play area when available) at Cochran, Lose and Woodward Elementary Schools. The use will be Monday thru Friday, August 30, 1999 until June 15, 2000, 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. to provide comprehensive preschool services to low income families. Lycoming-Clinton Head Start is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at
$8,100.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received prior to first usage.
B. Hemlock Girl Scout Council to use the multi-purpose room and/or cafeteria at the
following elementary schools on the dates and times provided to hold an informational meeting on Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Council is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $175.00. Certificate of Insurance on file. Hemlock Girl Scout Council would also like to request that whenever a school building is used for regular meetings throughout the year those fees also be waived.
Cochran September 13, 1999 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hepburn Lycoming September 9, 1999 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Jackson September 8, 1999 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Lose September 15, 1999 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Round Hills September 9, 1999 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sheridan September 16, 1999 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Stevens September 14, 1999 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The motion carried 7-0.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following bids/
contract items:
12.1* Consider approving the amendment to the 1999-2000 agreement by and between the Williamsport Area School District and STEP/Lycoming-Clinton Head Start.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.2* Authorize change order No. G-01 with DeGol Brothers Carpet. This change order will reduce the Williamsport Area High School carpet contract by $3,020 as compensation for shading problems in five (5) rooms.
12.3* Award a contract to Inteldex, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a surveillance system for the Alternative Education School at a cost of $8,546.01. Inteledex was the lowest of four quotes. Funds budgeted under string # 101-1442-3-00-040-09-750.
12.4*
Authorize the administration to award a contract for asbestos removal at the
Roosevelt Middle School and Cochran Elementary School
to the lowest qualified bidder with retroactive Board approval on September 7,
1999. Bids are due on August 24, 1999 and the architects want the contractor
to being as soon as possible. (Note: See minutes of 9/14/99).
12.5* Approve the Agreement for School Physicians Services with Dr. John Pellegrino at the rate of $16,499 per year for three years. Dr. Pellegrino has been providing the services through Susquehanna Health Systems. He has left Susquehanna Health Systems and is currently in private practice.
12.6* Authorize the Williamsport Area School District to enter into a contract with BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 for the 1999-2000 school year to provide services to Williamsport Area School District Special Education students.
The 1999-2000 Special Education Billing costs estimated as of July 29, 1999, are calculated at $114,370.25. The District agrees to pay the intermediate unit a total of $114,370.25 for the programs and services in five (5) scheduled payments with final reconciliation of actual costs to be made on or before November 1, 2000. Money budgeted in string number 101-1290-0-00-200-04-322.
12.7*
Authorize the purchase of Music Equipment in accordance with the specifications
and
recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price
meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded by vendor has been provided in lieu of a
complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating
vendors on equipment and supply bids, it is impractical to provide a 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., July 14, 1999.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Interstate Music Supply, New Berlin, WI
$10,608.05
Haines Music, Selingsgrove, PA
5,334.00
J. R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, PA
2,065.00
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.7*
Authorize the purchase of Music Equipment cont’d:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Robert M. Sides Inc., Williamsport, PA
12,412.83
Volkwein
=
s, Pittsburgh, PA
513.80
Steve Weiss Music Inc., Willow Grove, PA
11,144.55
Woodwinds & Brasswinds, South Bend, IN
5,153.72
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $47,231.95
12.8*
Authorize the purchase of Bakery Products. Butter Krust was the on
ly quote submitted. Source of funds - Food Service Fund.
AWARD:
Butter Krust Baking Company
249 North 11th
Street
Sunbury, PA
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
tax items:
13.1
Approve the attached tax summaries.
The motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the annual summer string camp was very successful
and was culminated with a well attended concert at Brandon Park.
Mrs. Williams echoes Mr. Zimmerman’s comments and reminded everyone that
the band association was sponsoring a bingo fund raiser on Friday night.
Mr. Zimmerman also reported that the soccer pre-season was underway and
everyone is enthusiastic.
Mr. Stone indicated that he received a call from a representative of the state
senate requesting a copy of the district’s Act 50 report.
Mrs. Markle indicated that the strolling strings have been performing state
wide.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
Upon motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, and carried the
meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary