The Special 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, February 22, 2000, beginning at 7:00 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: Shirley L. Canada, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Kelly R. Pedersen,
David B. Stone, Jr., Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: James E. Temple (arrived 8:30 p.m.)
INVOCATION – Silent Reflection
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1 House Principal, Melvin Wenzel reviewed changes to the Williamsport Area High School’s Student Handbook.
5.4 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
A. Roosevelt Middle School Auditorium Ceiling.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to authorize the architect to produce a change order to remove the existing ceiling and apply an alternative at a cost of approximately $9,350.
Motion carried 8-0.
(NOTE: This change order was never executed because the cost was ultimately estimated
to be $30,000)
The Board reviewed and approved the construction plaque proposal.
6. DISCUSSIONS WITH BUDGET MANAGERS
6. DISCUSSIONS WITH BUDGET MANAGERS CONT’D:
K. Jackie Thomas – Curriculum and Instruction and Office of Assistant Superintendent; Office of Superintendent; Public Relations; Legal Services and Board Services
Mr. Temple arrived 8:30 p.m.
7. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to acknowledge receipt of the
June 30, 1999, School District Audit from Rogers, Huber and Associates.
The motion carried 9-0.
8.* Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Sharon R. Levering, 426 Glenwood Ave., Williamsport, as a full-time (185-day) instructional support aide at Curtin Middle School, at an annual wage rate of $11,694, prorated, ($9.03 per hour), effective February 23, 2000 (replacing Pearl Garret, resigned).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
9.* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following student trips:
District transportation is requested (101-1100-3-26-160-23-519).
9.* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, 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 9-0.
14. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
President Stone congratulated Fred Holland for his leadership at the Woodward Township hearing.
Mrs. Markle stated that the Legislative Conference was very informative.
President Stone announced that the Board had an Executive Session to meet with the Williamsport Administrative and Supervisory Association prior to the Board meeting and would have another Executive Session to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive confidential legal advice from an attorney following the meeting.
15. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
Upon motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary