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, June 20, 2000, beginning at 8:00 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: Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Kelly R. Pedersen, David B. Stone, Jr.,
James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Shirley L. Canada
INVOCATION – Lois T. Williams provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the
Special Meeting of February 22, 2000 and the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2000, that the reading of
the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented. Also to approve an amendment to
the February 1, 2000 minutes to include item 11.2 Community/Adult Vocational Program, previously
approved on June 6, 2000.
The motion carried 8-0.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT—Jackie Thomas (Acting Superintendent)
A. On exhibit this summer in the Board Room are works of art created by
Sophomore and Junior members of the WAHS Chapter of the National Art Honor
Society.
BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT--Mr. David B. Stone Jr.
A. At the conclusion of tonight’s Board meeting, we will televise a half-hour presentation Les Chanteuses, a choral group from the Williamsport Area High School under the direction of Lori Nelson. That presentation will begin at 9:30 p.m.
B. We want to encourage all citizens to fill out the U.S. census forms. Although the Federal government distributes them, responses from the Williamsport community will help the District to qualify for funds. Without complete census accounting of our citizens, the Williamsport Area School District may lose some of our funding.
Committee Reports by Board Members.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee met on June 15 th . They reviewed their membership and talked about filling vacancies. They also had a discussion on the way we advertise positions.
Construction Projects
A. Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve change orders E-1 through E-11 to the contract with Turnkey Construction, Inc., electrical contractor, Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $13,131.50 as follows:
Original Contract $869,600.00
E-1 2,352.50
E-2 800.00
E-3 750.00
E-4 1,920.00
E-5 2,449.00
E-6 1,241.00
E-7 780.00
E-8 972.00
E-9 (750.00)
E-10 1,713.00
E-11 904.00
New Contract Total $882,731.50
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
B. Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve change order P-4 to the contract with Spencer Mechanical Inc., plumbing contractor, Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $3,800.00 as follows:
Original Contract $218,400.00
Previous contract increases 52,492.85
P-4 3,800.00
New Contract Total $274,692.85
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
C. Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve change order P-8 to the contract with Spencer Mechanical, Inc., plumbing contract, Roosevelt Project, increasing the contract by $3,769.00 as follows:
Original Contract $240,116.00
Previous contract increases 11,333.64
P-8 3,769.00
New Contract Total $255,218.64
AND authorize the administration to withhold the execution of this contract if it is determined to be unneeded.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Construction Projects Cont’d:
D. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to authorize an agreement with Hayes Large Architects to provide architectural services for roof replacement at the Williamsport Area High School and Roosevelt Middle School at a fixed fee of $94,000.
E. And authorize the bidding of roof projects for the Williamsport Area High School and the Roosevelt Middle School.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
F. Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to reject all bids for the Williamsport Area High School track resurfacing project and authorize the administration to file the PDE-3074 and PDE-3074(a), self certification application for non-reimbursable construction projects, with the Department of Education.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following finance items:
A. Treasurer's Report for the month April 2000
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 06/20/00 in the amount of $855,073.36, 06/20/00A in the amount of $184,916.50, 06/20/00B in the amount of $76,728.97, and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 06/20/00, 06/20/00A, and 06/20/00B.
6.3* The following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/00 to 7/1/01:
A. Package and Automobile Policy with Ace USA Insurance Company through the
Pennsylvania School Boards Association at a cost of $69,716. (99-00 $67,531
with Ace USA).
B. Excess Liability Umbrella Policy with Old Republic Insurance Company through the
Pennsylvania School Boards Association at a cost of $14,100. (99-00 $14,100 with
Old Republic).
C. Worker’s Compensation with Old Republic Insurance Company through PSBA at an estimated cost of $114,064. (99-00 $110,292 with PICS) (PICS quote for 00-01 $174,823)
D. School Board Errors and Omissions with Genesis Insurance Company through the Pennsylvania School Boards Association at a cost of $9,758. (99-00 $9,273 with
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.4* Approve budget changes for FY00 in the following funds in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
General Fund - Unrestricted
General Fund - Restricted FY00
General Fund - Restricted State FY00
General Fund - Maintenance Program
6.5 Authorize a June 30, 2000 order for the payment of bills with retroactive Board approval to occur on July 18, 2000.
The motion for finance items carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
7.1 Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve revisions to Policy #514, “Substitute Support Staff Positions,” at the second reading.
The motion carried 8-0.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Authorize Dale Bittenbender, WAHS mathematics teacher, to perform computer maintenance for the two mathematics computer labs at WAHS (C-210 and in C-Large). The compensation rate will be $20 per hour with a limit of 20 hours, budgeted in 101-1100-3-26-156-21-431.
8.2* Approve George Cook and Arnold Betts, Biology teachers at Williamsport Area High School, to perform routine maintenance on microscopes kept and used at the high school (2) two days in June, 2000. The microscopes periodically need to be cleaned, adjusted and lubricated. Each teacher will be paid at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association ($17.80 per hour) for a maximum of (10) hours each.
Total cost not to exceed $356, budgeted in string #101-1100-3-26-185-27-431.
8.3* Authorize Spitz, Inc. to inspect, clean, repair or replace worn parts and recalibrate the high school planetarium on August 16, 17 and 18, 2000. The costs for time and materials are estimated at $3500 (not including replacement parts or unexpected repairs) and are
currently budgeted in string # 101-1100-3026-185-27 431.
This service, last provided in 1998, is scheduled to occur every two years.
8.4* Authorize Stanley Griggs, Science teacher at Williamsport Area High School, to assist a technician from Spitz, Inc. to inspect, align and make routine adjustments to the high school planetarium. This bi-annual maintenance routine has been scheduled to occur on August 16, 17 and 18, 2000. As in the past, the teacher would work up to three days at a rate of $75 per day.
Total cost is estimated at $225 and is budgeted in string # 101-1100-3-26-185-27 431.
8.5* Approve payment to Mr. Stanley Griggs, Science teacher at Williamsport Area High School, for presenting one Planetarium show to a public group on June 5, 2000. In accordance with the existing planetarium usage policy, Mr. Griggs is to be paid at the homebound rate of $21.87 per hour for three hours for each show.
The total payment for three (3) hours shall be approximately $65.61, budgeted in string
#101-3390-000-495-07 130.
8.6* Approve Elaine Thompson, Neshainic Station, New Jersey, to provide staff development and training in the direct correlation of the literacy framework with effective literacy centers. This staff development will be provided for the Sheridan Elementary School staff on September 8, 2000, and May 3, 2001, at a cost of $2,600, plus expenses for travel, food, and lodging. This expenditure is funded through the Sheridan Elementary School Read to Succeed Grant.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.7* Retroactively approve Mrs. Tammy Daneker, Valley Prevention Services, Inc., to present an afternoon inservice program entitled “Current Drug Use Trends Among Adolescents” to the Roosevelt Middle School faculty on March 20, 2000. The cost of $100 is budgeted in string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323.
8.8* Approve WAHS vocational teacher Kathy Temple to complete curriculum work for up to seven days during FY 2000. She will be paid at the substitute rate of $75 per day, budgeted in FY00.
8.9* Approve Roosevelt Middle School teachers Sue Duncan, Tracey Graff, Tom Croce and Maria Weaver to write curriculum in the areas of language arts, reading and social studies for up to three days each during August 2000. They will be paid at the substitute rate of $75 per day, budgeted in FY01.
8.10* Approve Williamsport Area High School math teachers Dale Bittenbender and Dianne Hartman to write Core Plus 2 curriculum for up to two days each during the summer. They will be paid at the substitute rate of $75 per day, budgeted in FY01.
8.11* Approve Williamsport Area High School math teacher Kyle Hunter to write Core Plus 4 curriculum for up to three days during the summer. He will be paid at the substitute rate of $75 per day, budgeted in FY01.
8.12*
Approve Roosevelt Middle School Family and Consumer Science teachers Betty Neff
and Dixie Weaver to write curriculum related to renovations and state
standards for up to ten days each during the summer. They will be paid at the
substitute rate of $75 per day, budgeted in FY01.
8.13*
Approve Roosevelt Middle School Technology Education teachers Larry Allgeier
and Marc Berry to write curriculum related to renovations and state standards
for up to ten days each during the summer. They will be paid at the substitute
rate of $75 per day, budgeted in FY01.
8.14*
Approve the following Williamsport Area High School teachers to work this
summer on curriculum projects related to the new facilities and new courses
being offered. They will be paid at the substitute rate of $75 per day,
budgeted in FY01.
Lisa Meyer for a maximum of two days
Frank Hartzel for a maximum of three days
Jean Roan and Sharon Stout for a maximum of four days each
Janelle Boerckel, Mary McCormick, Kathy McQuown, Deborah Antonetti and
Kathy Temple for a maximum of five days each
Pat Dixon for a maximum of ten days
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.15* Adopt and purchase of
Earth Science
, published by Prentice Hall for students enrolled in the Geological Earth
Science class at Williamsport Area High School. The 9th Edition of this text
has a copyright date of 2000 and will replace an outdated and worn 1989
publication. The publisher will provide the teacher’s edition,
instructional resources, technology resources, and teaching transparencies at
no cost.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 70 student texts @ $49.95 is $3,776
and is budgeted in string number 101-1100-3-26-85-27-640.
8.16* Adopt and purchase of
Earth Science
, published by D.C. Heath and Co., for students enrolled in Astronomy and
Meteorology class at Williamsport Area High School. This 1999 publication will
replace the 1989 edition of the same text. The publisher will provide
teacher’s editions and all instructional resources (accompanying lab
program, technology resources, and teaching transparencies) at no cost.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 160 texts @ $46.59 is $8,051 and is
budgeted in string number 101-1100-3-26-85-27-640.
8.17* Adopt and purchase of
Chemistry
, published by Addison-Wesley, for students enrolled in the Chemistry I Honors
class at Williamsport Area High School. The 5th Edition of this text,
copyright 2000, will replace badly worn textbooks. In addition to the student
textbooks, many instructional and technological resources will be ordered (lab
manuals, videodisks, overhead transparencies, etc.).
The approximate cost for the purchase of 90 texts @ 51.97 is $5,052 and is
budgeted in string number 101-1100-3-26-85-27-640.
8.18* Adopt and purchase of
Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change
, published by McGraw-Hill, for students enrolled in the Chemistry II Honors
class at Williamsport Area High School. This text has a copyright date of 2000
and will replace badly worn textbooks. In addition to the student textbooks,
many instructional and technological resources (lab manuals, transparencies,
study guide, etc.) will be provided at no cost.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 50 texts @ $73 is $3,942 and is
budgeted in string number 101-1100-3-26-85-27-640.
8.19* Adopt and purchase of
Geometry: Integration, Applications, Connections
, published by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill for students enrolled in Modern Geometry
Honors at Williamsport Area High School. This text has a copyright date of
1998 and will replace old badly worn textbooks.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 85 texts @ $48 is $4,080 and is
budgeted in string number 101-1100-3-26-156-21 640.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.20* Adopt and purchase of
Algebra 2: Applications, Equations, Graphs
, published by McDougall Littell for students enrolled in Algebra 2 Honors at
Williamsport Area High School. This text has a copyright date of 2001 and will
replace old badly worn textbooks.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 84 texts @ $49 is $4,116 and is
budgeted in string number 101-1100-3-26-156-21 640.
8.21* Adopt and purchase of
Math Thematics
, published by McDougall Littell for students enrolled in sixth grade math at
Lycoming Valley Middle School. This text has a copyright date of 1999 and will
replace old badly worn Glencoe textbooks. Useable old texts will be recycled
into the other two middle schools.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 110 texts @ $43 is $4,730 and is
budgeted in string number 101-1100-2-22-156-21 640.
8.22*
Add the following course to the mathematics curriculum at WAHS: Core-Plus 4
(2018). This is the fourth course in this integrated mathematics sequence.
It features four strands: algebra and functions, geometry and trigonometry,
statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics.
8.23*
Approve the attached book titles for purchase through the Read To Succeed
Grant.
8.24
Approve a list of reference texts, trade books and periodical titles for
secondary social studies classes. (The list will be available from Jackie
Thomas.)
8.25
Approve trade book titles for the secondary English department (A list is
available from Jackie Thomas.)
8.26
Approve District participation in a national study being conducted by Emily
Rodgers, Ph.D. at Ohio State University. Dr. Rodgers will be gathering data
concerning our guided reading program. WASD was selected because we met very
rigorous standards for successful implementation of the Reading Recovery
program. Participation will include several telephone interviews and a two-day
visit to WASD this summer (at no expense to the district). Information
documents will be provided to Dr. Rodgers as well as access to WASD’s
National Data Evaluation Center’s Reading Recovery progress data. No
individual student information will be released or used.
Participation in the study will benefit WASD. 1) It will provide additional
analysis of our Reading Recovery data for our use. 2) It will clearly define
our model for a systemic educational reform process. 3) It will site WASD as
an exemplary implementation site for Reading Recovery.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.27*
Adopt and purchase of The Language of Literature, published by McDougal Littell
(and all supporting materials and ancillary programs) for students enrolled in
tenth grade English at Williamsport Area High School. The copyright date of
2001 will replace a 30-year old outdated and worn publication. The publisher
will provide four teacher’s edition (valued @ $94 each) and four boxes of
instructional resources (valued @ $367 each) at no cost.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 310 student texts @ $51 is $17,235,
including shipping and is budgeted in string number 101-1100-3-26-080-19 640.
8.28*
Authorize the following Title I teachers to prepare necessary Title I
curriculum and records for up to one day at the rate of $75, plus appropriate
benefits, when the SAT-9 assessment results are returned to the WASD. This is
necessitated by the company not returning the SAT-9 results according to the
timeline established by the company.
Cochran
Judy Schaal or Lynne Piotrowski
Hepburn-Lycoming
Joan Schramm Jackson
Donna Bensinger
Lose Diane Konieczny
Sheridan Paula Moore
Stevens
Mary Ohnmeiss Roosevelt
Jeff Ohnmeiss
8.29*
Authorize A.P.L. Associates to provide a follow-up staff development workshop
involving discipline and homework on December 6, 2000, to be held at Woodward
Township Elementary (for the Cochran Elementary staff). The cost of the
workshop is $1,700 and is budgeted under Woodward Title I Staff Development
(141-2270-1-18-065-18-329).
The motion for curriculum items carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following
personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS:
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes
indicated:
A.
William H. Kempf, Jr., sign-in monitor at the high school, for personal
reasons, effective June 9, 2000.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
B.
Roberta L. Coleman, full-time Library Aide at Round Hills Elementary School,
for the purpose of retirement, effective August 21, 2000.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Roberta L. Coleman
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 27 years of dedicated service to
our school system as an aide. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C.
Cynthia L. Landis, resigning from position of Food Service Breakfast Monitor (
2
hour per day) at Curtin Middle School only (she
will still be employed as an instructional aide for the District), effective
June 7, 2000.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - None
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A.
Tina M. Belardi, Ph.D., 209 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge, as Principal effective
with the 2000-2001 school year, at Lose Elementary School. Dr. Belardi
=
s salary and benefits will be provided according to the Act 93 Compensation
Plan.
B.
The following persons to teach elementary Title I Extended Year Program,
effective July 17, 2000, through August 11, 2000 (up to 3
2
hours per day), at the rate establis
hed in the agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the
Williamsport Educators Association ($21.36 per hour or contract rate plus
eligible benefits: social security, retirement, worker's comp). All costs
funded through Title I (authorize the administration to make additional
assignments as necessary to be presented to the Board at the next regular
meeting):
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School
Kimberly A. Springman
814 W. Southern Ave., S. Williamsport
(Replacing Cathy Burger, unable to teach summer school)
Jackson Elementary School
Lori A. Beiter
1139 Avalon Parkway, Williamsport
(Pending receipt of necessary paperwork; replacing Tanya Snyder, declined
position)
Stevens Elementary School
Allyson Gandy-Miller
1624 Chestnut St., Williamsport
(Pending receipt of necessary paperwork)
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following persons to serve as substitutes for the elementary Title I
Extended Year Program, effective July 17, 2000, through August 11, 2000 (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 ($21.36
per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement,
worker=
s comp). All c
osts funded through Title I (authorize the administration to make additional
assignments as necessary to be presented to the Board at the next regular
meeting):
Debra H. Goff
1015 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School Only:
Sharon M. Clemens
2349 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport
Barbara A. Kreitz
42 Black Bear Rd., Trout Run
Pamela A. Nolan 1112 First Ave., Williamsport
Tracey A. Tillett
4390 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport
D.
The following persons to be building coordinators/contacts for the Title I
Extended Year Program, effective July 17, 2000, through August 11, 2000 (up to
one additional hour per day), at the rate established in the agreement by and
between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators
Association ($21.36 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social
security, retirement, worker's comp). All costs funded through Title I
(authorize the administration to make additional assignments as necessary to be
presented to the Board at the next regular meeting):
Cochran: Nancy D. Hiscock
66 Pheasant Lane, Cogan Station
Jackson: Catherine E. Gibson
1221 Lose Ave., Williamsport
Lose: Susan C. Crossley
364 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
Stevens: Carol Cassidy
22 Tabbs Dr., Williamsport
E.
The following persons to provide staff development for the Title I Extended
Year Program, at the rate of $75 per day, funded through Title I:
Donna M. Bensinger
(one day) 25 S. Montour St., Montoursville
Michelle K. Dixon (one day)
59 Sunset Lane, Cogan Station
Catherine E. Gibson
(one day) 1221 Lose Ave., Williamsport
Wendy L. Kelsey (four days)
1297 Winfield Dr., Williamsport
Shirley K. Bittenbender
(four days) 1625 Richards Ave., Williamsport
F.
Authorize the Title I Extended Year Aides to participate in one day of staff
development prior to the beginning of the Summer Program, at the rates
established per collective bargaining agreement, funded through Title I.
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G.
The following persons to serve as
Library Aides during the Title I Extended Year Programs, effective July 17,
2000, through August 11, 2000 (up to 3
2
hours per day), at the rate established per the agreement by and between the
Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Area Support Pe
rsonnel, plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, worker's comp.
All costs funded through Title I (authorize the administration to make
additional assignments as necessary to be presented to the Board at the next
regular meeting:
Jackson*: Martha Sue Litz
2863 Orchard Ave., Montoursville
Jackson*: Diane M. Rupert
515 Daughertys Run Rd., Williamsport
Jackson*: Media J. Levengood
2140 Lincoln Dr., Williamsport
*Will share the five-day work week at the Jackson site
Lose**: Janice D. Kuzio
1223 Isabella St., Williamsport
Lose**: Media J. Levengood
2140 Lincoln Dr., Williamsport
**Will share a three-day work week at the Lose site
Sheridan: Deborah E. Briel
582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station
Stevens: Barbara M. Beamer
299 Eagle Mountain Rd., Cogan Station
H.
Authorize William P. Schemery, 26 Hillview Ave., Williamsport, to be the
Librarian for Curtin Middle School for the Title I Extended Year Program,
effective June 26, 2000, through July 21, 2000 (no classes on July 4, 2000; 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 Education Association ($21.36
per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement,
worker=
s comp.). All
costs funded through Title I (authorize the administration to make additional
assignments as necessary to be presented to the Board at the next regular
meeting).
I.
Authorize William F. Rathjen, Jr., 83 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station, Alternative
Education teacher, to provide two hours per day for four days (not to exceed
eight hours) of water safety instruction for the Title I Extended Year Program
at Curtin Middle School, at the rate established in the agreement by and
between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators
Association ($21.36 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social
security, retirement, worker's comp). All costs funded through Title I.
J.
Approve a 20-day supplemental contract for the 1999-2000 school year for Judith
M. Gooderham, 41 Main St., Watsontown, Director of Food Services, to
coordinate the Summer Food Service Program, effective June 12, 2000, at the
1999-2000 per diem rate of $205.23, for a total of $4,104.60 (plus eligible
benefits: retirement, social security, worker's comp.)
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K.
Thomas R. Griffith, 1434 Warren Ave., Williamsport, substitute paraprofessional
at the high school, to coordinate the processing of student-athletic physical
paperwork (attended all pre-season meetings, explained the process to the
student-athletes, collected all forms, and organized the process for the school
nurses), to be paid a stipend of $150.00 (budgeted in string number
290-3259-0-00-095-13 130).
L.
Authorize payment to G. E. (Doug) Yenner, 205 Eagle Mountain Rd., Cogan
Station, for supervising student lab sessions at the Williamsport Area High
School during the 1999-2000 school term (7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.) For a total of
thirty (30) hours, in the amount of $640.80 ($21.36 x 30 hours).
M.
Jason A. Reed, P.O. Box 73, Linden, for a temporary part-time warehouse
position, effective during July and August, 2000, for 4
2
hours per day or as needed, at the rate of $8.13 per hour.
N.
The following persons as substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of
$5.60 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked:
Cynthia I. Burkholder
2 Grandview Dr., Linden
Theresa L. Gardner 317 Adams St., Williamsport
Gloria J. Jennings
725 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station
O.
The following persons as substitute food service drivers for the Summer Food
Service Program during the period of June 19, 2000, to August 25, 2000, at the
hourly rate of $8.88 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked:
Harry S. Baird
1842 Sweeley Ave., Williamsport
Deborah L. McCollum
521 Hulings Rd., Linden
Jason A. Reed P.O. Box 73, Linden
Robert E. Williams
1225 McGill Hollow Rd., Linden
P.
The following school nurses to be on call for the Title I Extended Year
Program, effective July 17, 2000, through August 11, 2000, should a need for
nursing attention arise, at the rate established in the agreement by and
between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators
Association ($21.36 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social
security, retirement, worker's comp). All costs funded through Title I:
Dianne E. DeMott-Thompson
920 Main St., Apt. 17, S. Williamsport
Krista W. Fagnano
316 Glenwood Ave., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Q.
The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 19,
2000, through July 28, 2000 (no classes on July 4, 2000), at the rate
established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and
the Williamsport Education Association ($21.36 per hour or contract rate):
Janis E. Arp
Physical Education
Michael A. Murafka
English 9 Basic
Barbara A. Ciccarelli English 10 Basic
Bonnee L. Breese
English 11 Basic and English 12 Basic
Rebecca L. Bollinger
English 11 Basic and English 12 Basic
Vera M. Prough/Steven R. Wiser
Civics and Civics Honors (9th)
Michael J. Weber/Rebecca G. Civics and Civics Honors (9th)
Hutchinson
Susan E. Earl
American Cultures I & Honors (10th)
James E. Donnell/James H. Burget
American Cultures II & Honors (11th)
Robert J. Buck
GEPL and GEPL Honors (12th)
Terry M. Confair
Algebra I & Algebra II
Clement L. Tempesco
Plane Geometry
R.
The following employees to provide services indicated as needed for the summer
school program at the high school at their current hourly rate unless otherwise
indicated, effective June 19, 2000:
Patricia J. Slingerland
Audio-Visual Coordinator
Cathy R. Baker
Security Officer
Terry L. Carpenter Library Technician
Kathryn A. Schon
Computer Technician
S.
The following persons as instructional support aides for the Extended School
Year Program funded through BLaS
T I.U. #17, effective June 20, 2000, through July 20, 2000, at their current
hourly rate unless otherwise indicated (up to 20 days, 6
2
hours per day):
Armanda Dority
770 W. 4th St., #205, Williamsport
Shirley A. Forker ($9.03 per hour)
1125 Race St., Williamsport
Barbara J. Nowlin
2500 Federal Ave., Apt. 349, Wlmpt.
Sandra L. Sholder ($9.03 per hour)
3466 Pine Mt. Rd., Jersey Shore
Penelope A. Winner
R.R. 1, Box 166, Loganton
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
T.
The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Extended School Year
Program to be held at Jackson Elementary School from June 20, 2000, through
July 20, 2000, at the current hourly rate of $11.86 per hour:
G. David Barrows
P.O. Box 276, Williamsport
Wayne L. Furman
351 Daughertys Run Rd., Williamsport
Robert E. Williams
1225 McGill Hollow Rd., Linden
U.
The following persons as school bus aides for the Extended School Year Program
to be held at Jackson Elementary School from June 20, 2000, through July 20,
2000, at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated (up to 20 days):
Clara L. Bower
321 Cemetery St., Jersey Shore
Beverly M. Fishel ($10.78 per hour)
96 Bennett Drive, Williamsport
Kay M. Traister
1021 Garden St., Williamsport
V. All regular part-ti
me and substitute bus drivers as part-time employees to perform cleaning and
minor maintenance service to the District
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s school bus fleet during June, July and August, 2000, at the salary rate of
$8.88 per hour for the actual number of hours worked.
9.4 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
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, 2000, and that the
deposit to Blue Cross initially be set at $339.90 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 a level not to exceed $175,000 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.
B.
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 2000-2001 school year at a
deposit rate of $38.55 per month per covered employee. Settlements under this
arrangement will be calculated quarterly.
9.4
CONTRACTED SERVICES CONT’D:
C.
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, 2000:
$ .11/$1,000 Life $ .025/$1,000 AD & D
9.5* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A.
Catherine M. Daugherty, 2716 McCoy St., Williamsport, from a substitute
custodian to a general part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $7.78 per
hour, effective June 21, 2000 (replacing James W. Housel, resigned).
The motion for personnel items carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, 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 8-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following
student/ community activities:
A.
BLaST IU #17 to use the five classrooms located at the alternative school site
in the basement level of the District Service Center from June 26 through
August 4, 2000, for the S.T.E.P. summer school program. BLaST IU #17 is
requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated at $2,175.00. Certificate
of Insurance waived.
11.1
Approve the following request for facility use cont’d:
B.
BLaST IU #17 to use the board room at the District Service Center on Tuesday,
August 8, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. until noon to hold a Family Connection Kit
workshop. BLaST IU #17 is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated
at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance waived.
11.2*
Approve the following student trips:
District transportation is requested (140-1490-0-00-065-18-519).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1*
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to authorize the purchase
of Student Transportation Software from the Central Susquehanna Intermediate
Unit at an estimated cost of $5,114.50 using funds from the 1999-2000
transportation budget.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
12.2*
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to authorize Adelaide
Associates, LLC of Binghamton, NY to provide indoor air quality testing at the
Williamsport Area High School at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
12.3*
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve an agreement
with TeleBeam, Inc. to provide long distance telephone service for the period
beginning July 1, 2000 at the following rates:
Lata
.07 per minute
State .08 per minute
Interstate
.06 per minute
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
12.4*
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to reject all bids for the
fuel bid done in cooperation with the City of Williamsport.
12.5*
AND award the 2000-01 fuel bids to Montour Oil Company as bid by the Central
Susquehanna Intermediate Unit at the following fixed per-gallon prices:
Tank Transport Tank Wagon
#2 Fuel Oil
.7250 .7850
On Road Low Sulphur Diesel
(LSD) .7165 .7815
Add on for 60/40 LSD for above .0250 .0250
89 Octane Unleaded .8285 .8735
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve items 12.6 and
12.7:
12.6*
Award chimney repair services at the Curtin Middle School and Roosevelt Middle
School. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting
specifications.
Eight requests for bids were mailed to various contractors however, only two
bids were received. All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly
in the
District Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2000.
CHIMNEY REPAIRS FOR CURTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
CONTRACTOR BID
R & P Industrial Chimney Co., Inc.
244 Industry Parkway
Nicholasville, KY 40356
$6,200.00
Wm. Summerhays Sons Corp.
620 Clinton Avenue South
Rochester, NY 14620
$4,975.00
12.6*
Award chimney repair services at the Curtin Middle School and Roosevelt Middle
School cont’d:
AUTHORIZED PURCHASE - PURCHASE ORDER #2001002
Wm. Summerhays Sons Corp.
620 Clinton Avenue South
Rochester, NY 14620
$4,975.00
The above purchase was made in accordance with Section 80-7 of the Pennsylvania
School Code as amended by Act 38 of 1990.
CHIMNEY REPAIRS FOR ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL
CONTRACTOR BID
R & P Industrial Chimney Co., Inc.
244 Industry Parkway Nicholasville, KY 40356
$7,000.00
Wm. Summerhays Sons Corp.
620 Clinton Avenue South
Rochester, NY 14620
$12,250.00
AUTHORIZED PURCHASE - PURCHASE ORDER #2001003
R & P Industrial Chimney Co., Inc.
244 Industry Parkway Nicholasville, KY 40356
$7,000.00
The above purchase was made in accordance with Section 80-7 of the Pennsylvania
School Code as amended by Act 38 of 1990.
12.7*
Approve a contract funded through Title I for the 2000-01 school year with
STEP/Lycoming-Clinton Head Start in the amount of $224,500 to provide an Early
Literacy Kindergarten Extension Program according to the terms of the
agreement. The time the eligible students spend in this program (average one
half-day per week) will not be included in the district’s Weighted Average
Daily Membership (WADM) as reported to the Pennsylvania Department of
Education. The program will be monitored under the regulations established for
Head Start.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
The tax item motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Vollman displayed trophies that the cheerleaders won at the Pine Forest
Cheerleading Camp.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that he and Chuck went to the Halifax Area School
District to meet with Representative Steven Nickol, Senator Mike Waugh and
Representative Ron Miller. The topic of discussion was Act 50. The meeting
lasted about an hour and a half.
Mr. Stone stated that the annual technology conference held at the Pennsylvania
State University is very informative. He also said that the PSBA Summer
Workshop that Mrs. Markle is attending is very worthwhile and encouraged other
board members to attend.
Mrs. Harris stated that Dale and Jackie did a good job at graduation.
Mrs. Harris also reported that she had the opportunity to speak to a class at
Lock Haven University and it was very enjoyable.
Mr. Temple stated that our graduating class showed a lot of promise.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced executive sessions before and after the meeting 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 Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, and carried the
meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary