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, July 20, 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: Shirley L. Canada, Karen V. Harris, Richard C. Hostrander, Pamela J. Markle,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Gary L. Weber, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION - Fred A. Holland, Esq. provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to
approve the Regular Meetings of June 1 and 15, 1999 and the Special Meetings of June 8 and 29,
1999, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and that the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 9-0.
President Stone announced an Executive Session will be held between 7:35 and 8:00 p.m. to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive confidential legal advice from an attorney.
The meeting reconvened at 8:02 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT--None
BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT--Mr. David B. Stone Jr.
A. Public Hearing Concerning Act 50
Note: A transcription for this hearing was taken.
1. The Board President will recognize citizens of the Williamsport Area
School District who wish to comment on the proposed resolutions listed
below and whether the Williamsport Area School District should
Implement local tax reform as authorized by Act 50 of 1998.
No one wished to speak to the Board
2. Comments and discussion by Board Members.
Mr. Hostrander requested that the Reform Committee members speak to the Board. All members of the committee were present and addressed the Board.
Board members thanked the committee for their efforts.
5.2 BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT CONT’D--Mr. David B. Stone Jr.
3. Motion made by Mr. Weber, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to submit the following referendum question to the electorate of the Williamsport Area School District in the municipal election scheduled for November 2, 1999:
Do you favor the imposition of an earned income and net profits tax
of 1.5% to be used to replace the current earned income, occupation
assessment, per capita and occupation privilege taxes and to provide
for a one time revenue increase of not more than 4.8% over the preceding
fiscal year?
AND to authorize the administration and solicitor to take all necessary action
in cooperation with the Lycoming County Board of Elections to have the question placed on the Ballot.
Roll Call - Ayes: Canada, Harris, Hostrander, Markle, Stone, Weber, Williams, Zimmerman.
Nays: Temple
The motion carried 8-1.
4. Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to authorize a 1.5% earned income and net profits tax to be assessed beginning July 1, 2000 if Act 50 is approved by the electorate of the Williamsport Area School District in the municipal election scheduled for November 2, 1999.
Roll Call - Ayes: Canada, Harris, Hostrander, Markle, Stone, Weber, Williams, Zimmerman
Nays: Temple
The motion carried 8-1.
B. Construction/Renovation Projects:
1. High School Track - Mark Shrift
Motion made by Mr. Temple, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to authorize Hayes Large Architects to proceed with the Williamsport Area High School Track Project on an hourly fee basis not to exceed $12,000. Estimated projects cost $145,000, and authorize a topographic survey for the High School Track
Project at a cost not to exceed $3,500. (Proposals will be requested).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
5.2 BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT CONT’D--Mr. David B. Stone Jr.
2. Roosevelt Project - Randy Hudson
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve
PlanCon Part F, Construction Documents, for the Roosevelt Middle School
Project.
Roll Call - Ayes: Canada, Harris, Markle, Stone, Temple, Williams,
Zimmerman.
Nays: Hostrander, Weber.
The motion carried 7-2.
3. Cochran Project - Paul Hertzler
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve a revised PlanCon A, Project Justification, for the Cochran Elementary School Project, specifying the Board’s intent to close the Woodward Township Elementary School at the conclusion of the Cochran Project.
Roll Call - Ayes: Harris, Hostrander, Markle, Stone, Weber, Williams,
Zimmerman.
Nays: Canada, Temple.
The motion carried 7-2.
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve PlanCon Part D, Project Accounting Based on Estimates, for the Cochran Elementary School Project and approve PlanCon Part E, Design Development, for the Cochran Elementary School Project.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
4. Asbestos Management - Randy Hudson
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded Mrs. Markle, to approve the attached contract with North East Environmental Associates, Inc. for asbestos management services for the Roosevelt Middle School Project and the Cochran Elementary School Project and approve the asbestos removal design documents issued by North East Environmental Associates, Inc.
Roll Call - Ayes: Canada, Harris, Markle, Stone, Temple, Weber, Williams,
Zimmerman.
Nays: Hostrander.
The motion carried 8-1.
5.2 BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT CONT’D--Mr. David B. Stone Jr.
5. Vocational Education Project - Randy Hudson - Update on the Vocational
Education Project.
C. August 10, 1999 Board Meeting
The August 10, 1999 meeting may not be required. A recommendation will be
made at the August 3, 1999 meeting on whether or not to cancel the August 10 th
meeting.
D. Forthcoming Events
July 27, 28 Administrative Hearing 7:00-10:00 p.m. Baskin Gallery
and 29
August 10 Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Baskin Gallery - Discussion with
Hayes Large Architects
August 17 Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Baskin Gallery
August 18 Administrative Staff Meeting 1:30-3:00 p.m. - Baskin Gallery
August 23-24 Induction Days for New Teachers
August 26 Districtwide Inservice Day for Teachers
August 27 Building-Based Meetings for Teachers
August 30 First Day of School for Students K through 9
August 31 All Students Report to School
5.6 Employment Steering Committee - Mr. Zimmerman stated that the District had had a lot of activity filling the various vacancies and that our interviewing and hiring practices are very equitable.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 07/20/99 in the amount of $481,445.02, 07/20/99A in the amount of $162,411.36, 07/20/99B in the amount of $138,632.68, 07/20/99C in the amount of $50,841.95 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 07/20/99, 07/20/99A, 07/20/99B and 07/20/99C.
6.2* and awarding the 1999-2000 Interscholastic Athletic and Student Accident Insurance
to A.G. Administrators Life Insurance of North America as follows:
Interscholastic Athletic $15,000
Voluntary Student Accident $ 28.00 School Time
$124.00 24-hour coverage
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY - Gary L. Weber, Esq.
7.1 Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve Policy #319, 417, 518, A Employee Identification Badges @ , at the first reading. Questions may be directed to James Dugan, Director of Human Resources.
The motion carried 9-0.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Dr. Edward Jacobs, Impact Therapy Associates, West Virginia University, to present a 6-hour inservice workshop on February 21, 2000, for all school counselors and school psychologists about a practical counseling approach, Impact Therapy, for counselors with a limited amount of time with students.
The approximate cost of $1,900 will be paid with Drug Free and Safe Schools grant money (149-2120-0-00-063-11-323).
8.2* Payment to the YMCA during the 1999-00 school year for use of facilities by the Alternative School students at the rate of $3.00 per student per week.
Budgeted in the Alternative School Grant for Disruptive Students (string number 101-1442-3-38-040-09-819).
8.3* Payment to Genesis House, Inc., at the rate of $30.00 per hour for counseling for the
1999-00 school year.
Budgeted in the Alternative School Grant for Disruptive Students (string number 101-1442-3-38-040-09-323).
8.4* Authorize William Rathjen, Alternative Education, to provide two hours of water safety instruction for the Title I Extended Year Program at Curtin Middle School on July 22, 23, 26 and 27, 1999 (not to exceed ten hours), at the rate established in the agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($21.00 per hour or contract rate and all eligible benefits: social security, retirement, worker’s comp). All costs funded through Title I.
8.5* Authorize curriculum writing for the alternative school program on August 25, 1999 at $70 per day by the following teachers: William Rathjen, Scott McNeill, Diane Masten, James M. Bailey and Dena Mesaris. Budgeted in string # 101-2260-0-00-105-07 130.
8.6*
Beth A. Smith and Sandra L. Newberry to supervise an open computer lab for
community Internet access at Jackson Elementary School on Thursdays from 3:30
to 6:30 p.m. on September 9, 16, 23 and 30, October 7, 21 and 28, November 11
and 18, December 2, 9, and 16, 1999. Approximate cost of $21 per hour per
teacher will be paid by a Link-to-Learn Grant.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.7* Jeff Yalden, motivational speaker to provide an assembly at WAHS on October 1, 1999.
Mr. Yalden will be speaking to the ninth grade Transition Program at WAHS. With his unique presentation style, Mr. Yalden is considered to be one of education’s most energetic motivational speakers. The approximate cost of the program includes $1,080 fee plus approximately $1,000 in expenses is budgeted in string # 101-1100-3-26-105-65 323.
8.8* Educational Technology Associates of Williamsport to present an intermediate level hands-on Mac OS Troubleshooting workshop for members of the instructional technology department and teacher computer coaches on August 25, 1999. The approximate cost of $1,400 is budgeted in a Link-to-Learn Grant.
8.9 Special Education teacher Laura Tripoli and aid Michelle Fair to participate in Picture Exchange Communication Training on August 2, 1999. There will be no cost to the district.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT:
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Richard J. Mextorf, assistant principal at Roosevelt Middle School, for other employment, effective at the end of the business day on July 23, 1999.
B. Michael A. Cioffi, resignation from softball coaching at Curtin Middle School only, for personal reasons, effective June 17, 1999.
C. Mabel L. Welsh, Title I Volunteer Coordinator/Assessment Assistant at Stevens Elementary School, for person reasons, effective June 12, 1999.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
The following leave of absence:
A. Priscilla F. Barto, Principal at Cochran and Sheridan Elementary Schools, for a sabbatical leave effective for the 1999-2000 school year, for the purpose of health restoration.
Ms. Barto has been a principal in the District since October 26, 1993, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
B. John A. Lowmiller, custodian for the District, for an unpaid medical leave, effective at the exhaustion of his sick leave through October 7, 1999.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
C. Reginald T. Fatherly, art teacher, leave of absence for the 1999-2000 school year.
D. Kimberly A. Cassidy, second grade teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, for the purpose of maternity leave, effective August 31, 1999, through the end of the first semester of the 1999-2000 school year (tentative return date of January 24, 2000).
Mrs. Cassidy will make use of personal leave and then leave available 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, until November 22, 1999, at which time she will be on unpaid maternity leave until the end of the first semester of the 1999-2000 term.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Reginald T. Fatherly, 28 Roseville Rd., Williamsport, as Dean of Students at Roosevelt Middle School for 1999-2000 school year, effective July 15, 1999, at a salary of $62,753 (pro-rated for start date and pro-rated for half days worked July 15 through August 8, 1999), and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan (replaces Rich Mextorf, resigned).
B. Beverly W. Schmidt, 658 W. Third St., Lock Haven, as a professional employee, effective August 26, 1999, to teach classroom music at Cochran and Sheridan Elementary Schools, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 2, bachelor's, $34,925. Mrs. Schmidt holds a bachelor's degree from Clarion State University and is certified in Music (replaces David Knauss, resigned).
C. Michele R. Jackson, R.D. 4, Box 271C, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 26, 199, as an itinerant Speech Therapist for the District, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master = s, $38,094. Ms. Jackson holds a bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University and a master= s degree from Towson State University, and is certified in Speech and Language Impaired (replaces Stephanie Weikel, transferred).
D. The following people to work in the various adult education programs listed below for the 1999-2000 school year, at the salary rate of $21.00 per hour or contract rate, for the actual number of hours worked:
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi
Head Teacher/Counselor
Martha R. Callahan Teacher
Donna J. Fenstermacher
Teacher Carol L. McMurray
Teacher
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
The following people to work in the various adult education programs cont’
d:
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Frances L. Berry
Substitute Teacher
Kathleen D. O'Brien
Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator
Adult Basic Education
Anthony J. Delisi
Supervisor/Counselor
Dianne M. Masten
Teacher Patricia M. Nicholson
Teacher
Janet L. Opp Teacher
Angela M. Steele
Teacher
Restricted General Fund
Adult Basic Education - Lycoming County Prison
Anthony J. Delisi
Supervisor/Counselor
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
Dianne M. Masten
Teacher
General Education Development
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
James H. Burget
Teacher Barbara A. Ciccarelli
Teacher
George E. Cook Teacher
Vicki K. Eggler
Teacher Jennifer A. Robertson
Teacher
Family Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Donna J. Fenstermacher
Teacher
Unrestricted General Fund
Anthony J. Delisi
Coordinator of Adult Education
Alfred L. Poff Independent Study Supervisor
E.
All full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to serve as
substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed above, for the actual
number of hours worked.
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F.
William P. Schemery, 26 Hillview Ave., Williamsport, as Title I Extended Year
Program Librarian at Curtin Middle School, effective July 19, 1999, through
August 13, 1999 (up to 20 days, up to 3
2
hours per day), at the rate established in the agreement by and between the
Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators Association ($21.00
per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement,
worker's comp). All costs funded through Title I.
G.
Madalyn E. Janson, R.D. #3, Box 1716, Milton, as library aide for the Title I
Extended Year Program at Roosevelt Middle School, effective July 19, 1999,
through August 13, 1999 (up to 3
2
hours per day), at the rate of $
7.40 per hour (plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, worker's
comp). All costs funded through Title I.
H.
David E. Watts, R.R. #2, Box 50, Williamsport, as a substitute food service
driver
for the Summer Food Service Program during the period of July 16, 1999, to
August 27, 1999, at the wage rate of $8.00 per hour.
I.
The following person as a substitute teacher for the elementary and middle
school
Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 19, 1999, through August 13, 1999
(up to 3 ½ hours per day), at the rate established in the agreement by and
between
the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association
($21.00 per hour or contract rate and all eligible benefits: social security,
retirement, worker’s comp). All costs funded through Title I.
Debra H. Goff
1015 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport
J.
John F. Eck, 1515 Walnut St., Jersey Shore, as a temporary professional
employee, effective August 26, 1999, to teach chemistry at the high school, at
a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $34,925. Mr. Eck holds a
bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Chemistry and
Mathematics (replaces Gregor Guisewhite, resigned).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
The following position changes:
A.
Jeffery T. Robbins, R.R. 3, Box 233, Williamsport, from Dean of Students to
House Principal at Williamsport Area High School beginning with the 1999-2000
school year, at a salary of $68,320, and benefits as provided in the Act 93
meet and Discuss Compensation Plan, effective July 1, 1999. Mr. Robbins has
received principal certification from the Department of Education effective
July 1, 1999.
B.
Valerie A. Bennett, P.O. Box 256, Woolrich, from Business Office Accountant to
Administrative Assistant-Business Office beginning with the 1999-2000 school
year, at a salary of $30,000 and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and
Discuss Compensation Plan, effective July 1, 1999.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
C.
Linda L. Radocaj, 1772 Williams Rd., Williamsport, from a long-term substitute
teacher to a professional employee , effective August 26, 1999, to teach fourth
grade at Round Hills Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1,
bachelor's, $34,925. Mrs. Radocaj holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield
University and is certified in Elementary (changed due to position
reclassification of Jeff Robbins).
D.
Albert F. Hills, 1415 Warren Ave., Williamsport, from a full-time custodian at
Lycoming Valley Middle School to a general full-time custodian at Sheridan
Elementary School, 250 days, 8 hours per day, with an annual salary of $24,000,
effective July 6, 1999 (replacing Daniel Phillips, transferred).
E.
Catherine L. Williams, 1538 Scott St., Williamsport, from a substitute
custodian to a general part-time custodian at the District Service Center, 250
days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $6.90 per hour, effective
May 19, 1999 (replacing Richard McDonald, transferred).
F.
Deborah L. McCollum, R.R. #2, Box 147, Linden, from a general food service
worker (4 3/4 hours daily) at the high school to a food service satellite
cafeteria manager (6 1/4 hours daily) at Sheridan Elementary School, with a
base wage rate of $8.10 per hour, effective at the start of the 1999-2000
school year (replacing Janice A. Hornberger, transferred).
G.
David M. Cohick, 6520 Rose Valley Road, Trout Run, from bus mechanic to
instructional media service technician for the District, with an annual salary
of $29,100, effective August 9, 1999 (replacing J Henry Stahl, Jr., retired).
9.5* CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Parties were unable to finalize terms with Blue Cross; therefore, the Keyport
Consortium will not be initiated at this time.
B.
Approve a contract with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to provide
Health Care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area School
District under a Cost/Plus Proposal, effective July 1, 1999, and that the
deposit to Blue Cross initially be set at $320.23 per month per covered
employee. Authorize an additional $15.10 per month per eligible employee
payable to TransGeneral Insurance Co., Foster Plaza-Building #8, 730 Holiday
Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, to provide specific Stop/Loss insurance coverage
at the level of $125,000 per claim. The Administration has negotiated this
deposit with Blue Cross. The Administration will continue to review
utilization reports and claim experience to determine if deposits should be
increased during the year. Any such recommendation will be presented to the
Board of Directors for approval. Settlements under this arrangement will be
calculated in November of the following year.
9.5*
CONTRACTED SERVICES CONT’D:
C.
Approve a contract with Delta Dental, One Delta Drive, Mechanicsburg, to
provide dental care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area
School District under a Cost/Plus proposal for the 1999-2000 school year at a
deposit rate of $38.55 per month per covered employee. Settlements under this
arrangement will be calculated quarterly.
D. Approve a contrac
t for consulting services with the HDH Group, Inc., Suite 5900, 600 Grant
Street, Pittsburgh, PA 17219, for July, 1999, at a fee of $2,916. Authorize
the Director of Human Resources to monitor the District
=
s benefits packages and provide recommendations
regarding future consulting services.
E.
Approve the following rates, negotiated by the Administration to provide life
insurance and AD & D coverage for eligible employees with Harleysville
Life, administered through Henry Dunn, Inc., P.O. Box 109, 317 Main Street,
Towanda, PA 18848, effective July 1, 1999:
$ .11/$1,000 Life
$ .025/$1,000 AD & D
F.
Approve the following rates, negotiated by the Administration with First
Priority Health HMO, to provide health coverage for eligible employees, at the
following rates, effective September 1, 1999:
Individual $172.30/month
Family
$459.11/month*
* Actual amounts paid by District determined by agreements with employee groups
G.
David J. Ward, 430 E. Fifth Ave., S. Williamsport, to provide consulting
services to the District=
s Instructional Technology programs at the rate of $285.00 per day, not to
exceed a total of $10,000 for the 1999-2000 school year (unless approved by the
Board of Directors), effective July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000. (Contract
for Mr. Ward=
s servic
es will be prepared and executed. Item included in 1999-2000 budget.)
H.
Gerald A. Owens, 111 Airline Drive, Cogan Station, to provide computer software
consulting services to the Human Resources Office, at the rate of $200.00 per
month for the 1999-2000 school year, effective July 1, 1999. (Contract for Mr.
Owens=
services will be prepared and executed. Item included in 1999-2000 budget.)
I.
CRS, Inc., P.O. Box 3728, Williamsport, to provide, install and provide
training for the upgraded SubFinder System at the District Service Center, at a
cost of $16,987.00
(excluding maintenance and software license), according to contract terms.
(Item budgeted for 1999-2000).
J.
Authorize the administration to contract with Lisa M. Nible, (school
psychologist), 1404 Walnut St., Williamsport, to provide assistance with
student testing for up to ten (10) days during July, 1999, at a per diem rate
of $200. 9.6 OTHER
Adopt the following Non-Discrimination Policy Statement as recommended by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education Review Term, under Title VI, Title IX,
Section 504, and ADA (said policy to be adopted annually).
The Williamsport Area School District is an equal opportunity education
institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, and handicap, in its activities, programs, or employment practices
as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Ed.
Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information regarding civil
rights or grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are
accessible to and usable by handicapped individuals contact:
James A. Dugan, Director of Human Resources
Williamsport Area School District
201 W. Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone (570) 327-5500, ext. 3541
The 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 9-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following
student/ community activities:
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Forty-five (45) members of the Williamsport Area High School Key Club,
accompanied by their advisor and parent volunteers, to travel to Dorney Park
and Wild Water Kingdom on Thursday, August 5, 1999. The trip is a kick-off for
the 1999-00 school year and a thank you for last year. District
transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the students and the
Key Club account.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
B.
Twenty-five (25) summer school reading students from Roosevelt Middle S
chool, accompanied by their teachers and aide, to travel to Wegman
=
s on Monday,
July 26, 1999. The students will be given the opportunity to practice reading
in the A
real world
@
by grocery shopping. District transportation is requested and will be paid
by Title I (string number 149-1490-0-00-065-18-519).
C.
Twenty-five (25) summer school reading students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and aide, to travel to the Williamsport
Sun-Gazette
office on Friday, July 30, 1999. The students will have an opportunity to
view the process of the writing and producing of a daily newspaper. The
importance of reading daily will be also emphasized. District transportation
is requested and will be paid by Title I (string number
149-1490-0-00-065-18-519).
D.
Twenty-five (25) summer school reading students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and aide, to take a trip on the Hiawatha
Paddlewheeler on Friday, August 13, 1999. The trip is a culminating activity
for the students=
study on rivers.
E.
Twenty-five (25) summer school reading students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and aide, to travel to the Lycoming County
Historical Museum on Friday, August 6, 1999. The students will be learning
about the history, especially the importance of trains as they relate to the
students=
unit of study on Orphan Trains. District transportation is requested and will
be paid by Title I (string number 149-1490-0-00-065-18-519).
F. Thirty (30) Title I summer scho
ol students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and aides,
to travel to Loyalsock Creek on Tuesday, August 3, 1999. The students will
observe and then have a writing activity on Stream Sense. District
transportation is requested and will be paid by Title I (string number
149-1490-0-00-065-18-519).
G.
Thirty (30) Title I summer school students from Curtin Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and aides, to travel to the Susquehanna River in
Linden, PA on Friday, August 13, 1999. The trip is a culminating activity for
the students’ study on rivers. District transportation is requested and
will be paid by Title I (string number
149-1490-0-00-065-18-519).
11.2
Donate five unused school desks and chairs to the Moreland Community Church as
requested by Pastor Tuefel.
11.3
Approve the following request for facility use:
A.
Williamsport Billies to use the gymnasium at the Williamsport Area High School
on
July 23, 24 and 25, 1999, to prepare for a basketball tournament. The
Williamsport Billies are requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $150.00.
Certificate of Insurance
on file. 11.3
Approve the following request for facility use cont’d:
B.
Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) to use the Baskin Gallery at the
District Service Center on Saturday, September 25, 1999 from 8:00 a.m. until
4:00 p.m. to hold a Board of Directors meeting. PAEA is requesting relief from
the
occupancy fee of $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following
bids/contracts items:
12.1
Approve the filing of an application for participation in the National School
Lunch and Breakfast Program, the Special Milk Program for split-session
kindergarten and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2000.
12.2*
Approve the attached agreement by and between the Williamsport Area School
District and the Old Lycoming Township Fire Company and Susquehanna Health
System for
ambulance service at the 1999-2000 District home football games.
12.3*
Authorize the purchase of Science Supplies in accordance with our
specifications and recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on 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 on
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., Tuesday, April 20, 1999.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Bloomsburg Electric Supply Inc., Bloomsburg, PA $ 55.25
Carolina Biological Supply, Burlington, NC 370.80
Denney Electric Supply Inc., Lock Haven, PA 40.50
ETA Inc., Vernon Hills, IL 1,114.54
Frey Scientific Co. Inc., Mansfield, OH 3,395.40
Para Scientific Co. Inc., Fairless Hills, PA 2,742.98
Science Kit, Tonawanda, NY 902.10
VMR Scientific Products, Buffalo Grove, IL 1,601.80
Ward’s Natural Science Est. Inc., Rochester, NY
460.06
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$10,683.43
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4*
Authorize the purchase of Classroom Furniture 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 has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on
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., Tuesday, June 8, 1999.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
ATD AMERICAN COMPANY, Wyncote, PA
$507.96
TANNER OF PA INC., Mechanicsburg, PA
7,104.35
ROBERTS & MECK INC., Mechanicsburg, PA 13,232.25
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $20,844.56
12.5*
Award a contract for Replacement Locksets at the Williamsport Area High School
in accordance with our specifications to the following contractor. All
recommended awards are based upon the lowest bid meeting the specifications.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 1999.
CONTRACTOR
BID
Ace Lock & Security Supply
565 Rahway Avenue Union, NJ 07083
$15,223.40
Lezzer Commercial Door of Williamsport $15,148.00
739 Grace Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Lezzer Commercial Door of Williamsport
739 Grace Street Williamsport, PA 17701
$15,148.00
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
220-2620-0-00-350-74 Obj. 610
Capital Reserve Fund
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 following tax summaries:
13.2
Accept the resignation of Alan D. Bennett from the Earned Income Tax Board of
Appeals. Mr. Bennett is relocating.
13.3
Appoint Rebecca Fought, Hughesville Borough, to the Earned Income Tax Board of
Appeals as required by Act 50 (Replaces Alan Bennett).
The motion carried 9-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman stated that the
Sun-Gazette
had a very nice article on our student attending the Governor’s School.
Mr. Stone thanked the Curtin staff for hosting Group Workcamps.
Mr. Piwowar reviewed his memo to the Board concerning the Cosmetology Program.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Janet Nash stated that the playground project would start on July 26, 1999.
Mr. 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.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried the
meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board
Secretary