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 6, 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: Shirley L. Canada, 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: None
INVOCATION – James A. Dugan provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to
approve the Regular Meetings of February 1 and 15, 2000 and the Special Meeting of February 8,
2000, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and that the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 9-0.
Student Representatives' Report - Alissa Lockcuff and Ashley Null
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT—Jackie Thomas (Acting Superintendent)
A. Recognition of Foreign Exchange Students—Presented by Philip M. Thomas, WAHS Principal
(1) Martin Parma, Argentina—Host Family, Mrs. and Mrs. Leroy Baer
(2) Luca Pedeferri, Italy—Host Family, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Updegraff
(3) Regine Sieber, Germany—Host Family, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Rhone
(4) Jan Martinec, Czech Republic—Host Family, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Tupper
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 of the Sheridan Elementary School’s Guided Reading Program. That presentation will begin at 9:30 p.m.
B. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve an adjudication from a quasi-judicial hearing that was held earlier this evening.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
C. President Stone recognized Mr. Greg Anderson and Mr. Matthew Joy to address the Board concerning school choice and the number of grade level classrooms at the Sheridan Elementary School. The Board indicated that they would review and evaluate the situation.
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mr. Temple, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following construction projects items:
A. Approve change orders E-7 and E-8 to the contract with Rogers Electric, Inc., electrical contractor, Roosevelt Project, decreasing the contract by $1,794.00 and adjusting the contract total as follows:
Original Contract $650,000.00
Previous Contract Increases 3,338.00
Previous Contract Decreases 1,130.00
E-7 864.00
E-8 (2,658.00)
New Contract Total $650,414.00
B. Approve change orders G-10 and G-11 to the contract with Lobar, Inc., general contractor, Roosevelt Project, increasing the contract by $1,917.75 and adjusting the contract total as follows:
Original Contract $1,762,700.00
Previous Contract Increases 9,909.77
Previous Contract Decreases 10,433.44
E-10 (560.00)
E-11 2,477.75
New Contract Total $1,764,094.08
C. Approve change order P-3 to the contract with Spencer Mechanical, Inc., plumbing contract, Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $5,337.00 and adjusting the contract total as follows:
Original Contract $218,400.00
Previous Contract Increases 47,155.85
P-3 5,337.00
New Contract Total $270,892.85
D. Approve change order G-4 to the contract with The Robert Feaster Corp., general contractor, Vocational Project, decreasing the contract by $1,600.00 and adjusting the contract total as follows:
Original Contract $2,857,775.00
Previous Contract Increases 3,280.00
G-4 (1,600.00)
New Contract Total $2,859,455.00
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
E. Discussion on Roosevelt window tinting.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer's Report for the month of March 2000
6.1 Approve the following financial reports cont’d:
General Fund - Unrestricted $2,328,430.88
General Fund - Restricted (Federal) 134,896.95
General Fund - Restricted (State) 9,121.02
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 25,195.02
Food Service Fund 56,062.80
Data Processing Fund 6,850.74
Maintenance Fund 31,485.20
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 3,830.95
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 21,088.59
Student Activities 2,033.80
TOTAL $2,618,995.95
6.2*
Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted
marked Order No. 06/06/00 in the amount of $1,684,504.49, 06/06/00A in the
amount of $175,598.78, 06/06/00B in the amount of $5,354.59, 06/06/00C in the
amount of $211,860.49 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be
directed to execute Order Nos. 06/06/00, 06/06/00A, 06/06/00B and 06/06/00C.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
6.3*
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to adopt the General
Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001, as summarized below and
adopting the following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2001:
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance $
6,800,000 Estimated Reserve for Encumbrances
275,000
FY00-01 Unrestricted Revenue 50,962,866
FY00-01 Restricted Revenue
3,581,650
Total Estimated Fund Balance and
Revenue Available for Appropriation $ 61,619,516
FY00-01 Unrestricted Expenditures
$ 51,383,782
FY00-01 Restricted Expenditures 3,581,650
Estimated Encumbrances
275,000
Total Estimated Expenditures $ 55,240,432
Estimated June 30, 2001 Fund Balance $ 6,379,084
Estimated June 30, 2001 Fund Balance $ 7,129,084
(If $750,000 reserve is not spent)
6.3*
Adopt the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001
cont’d:
Tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001:
00/01
Real Property (16.35 mills 99/00)
16.35
Act 511 Taxes
Occupation Tax – Privilege ($5.00 99/00) 0*
Occupation Tax – Millage (4,000 mills 99/00) 0*
Earned Income (1/2 of 1% 99/00)** 1½ %*
Real Estate Transfer ½ of 1%
* Tax Reform
**
Real Estate and Earned Income Tax Resolutions attached.
The motion for adoption of the General Fund Budget carried by a unanimous roll
call.
BOARD POLICY
7.1
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve revisions to
Policy #514, “Substitute Support Staff Positions,” at the first
reading.
The motion carried 9-0.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the
following curriculum items:
8.1*
Authorize the Williamsport Area School District Reading Recovery Training Site
to provide Reading Recovery Continuing Contract Services during 2000-01 to:
1 Reading Recovery Teacher—Sullivan County School District
1 Reading Recovery Teacher—Galeton School District
1 Reading Recovery Teacher—Southern Tioga School District
2 Reading Recovery Teachers—Troy Area School District
4 Reading Recovery Teachers—Montgomery Area School District
5 Reading Recovery Teachers—Bald Eagle Area School District
6 Reading Recovery Teachers—Keystone Central School District
The cost will be $500 per teacher, plus mileage for visits made by the WASD
Teacher Leader. The cost will cover: (a) one site visit by the WASD Reading
Recovery Teacher Leader to each of the teachers; and (b) participation by each
of the Reading Recovery Teachers in six Continuing Contact sessions to be held
at the WASD Reading Recovery Training Site during 2000-01.
The fees will be paid the WASD’s Reading Recovery Project from the
districts listed above.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.2*
Approve Environmental Topics curriculum writing activities by the following
teachers at Roosevelt Middle School during FY01 for up to eight days each at
the substitute rate of $75 per day: Blanetta Akpakip, Becky Ward, Tim Tyson
and Jennifer Troutman.
8.3*
Approve Reading/World Cultures curriculum writing activities by the following
teachers at Roosevelt Middle School during FY00 for up to two days each at the
substitute rate of $75 per day: Tracey Graff, Maria Weaver, and Jennifer
Troutman.
8.4*
Approve expenses for tenth and eleventh grade students in American History and
English to tour the Thomas Lightfoot Inn. Expenses include a presentation by
Mamie Diggs about the Underground Railroad at an approximate cost of $150
(string #101-1100-326-04-417-519) and meals at an approximate cost of $75
(string #101-1100-326-04-417-635).
8.5*
Approve WAHS Construction Trades teacher Craig Mutchler and Metalworking
teacher John Voneida to work up to 10 days each over the summer to prepare
curriculum, materials, and equipment for the new facility. They will be paid
at the substitute rate of $75 per day, budgeted in FY01.
8.6*
Approve WAHS Horticulture teacher Brendan Hoover and Welding teacher David
Gephart to work up to 20 days each over the summer to prepare curriculum,
materials, and equipment for the new facility. They will be paid at the
substitute rate of $75 per day, budgeted in FY01.
8.7
Approve district support for the election of Theodore R. Piwowar for a two-year
term (July 2000 to June 2002) as president of the Pennsylvania Association for
Career and Technical Education (PA-ACTE). PA-ACTE is the State affiliate of
the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), formerly the
American Vocational Association (AVA). PA-ACTE represents vocational educators
across the Commonwealth.
As President, Ted will preside at meetings of the Board of Directors and
preside at the Pennsylvania Vocational Education Conference (PVEC). PVEC is
the annual professional development activity for vocational education in
Pennsylvania and is held each year in either late June or early August. The
Board meetings are held quarterly in Harrisburg on Saturdays. The only expense
to the district will be for Ted’s attendance at the summer conference.
The only work days he will miss will be for the summer conference.
8.8*
Approve up to 16 staff members to attend Microsoft Word Training at Penn
College on June 13, 2000, including at least the following:
Lori Martin, Jeannette Bower, Donna Mills, Tia Magargle, Deb Phillips, Diane
Burns, Stacy Miller, Andrea McEntire, Patty Golamis, Nel Stoudt, Betty Hamm,
Debbie Grove, Donna Stable, Wayne Fausnaught, Gerry Fausnaught, Peggy Sepe, and
anyone from the current waiting list if cancellations(s) occur. Training will
be paid from Link to Learn Funds budgeted in 101-2830-0-00-702-31-582.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.9*
Approve up to 16 staff members to attend Microsoft Word Training at Penn
College on June 14, 2000, including at least the following:
Tammie Walker, Marie Welter, Carole Bergerstock, Peggy Tagliaferri, Ellen
Emerick, Sharon Duck, Darlene Owens, Paul Daniels, Lisa Miosi, Ted Piwowar,
Sandy Myers, Carol McCowan, and additional staff members to be determined.
Training will be paid from Link to Learn Funds budgeted in
101-2830-0-00-702-31-582.
8.10*
Approve up to 16 staff members to attend Microsoft Word Training at Penn
College on June 15, 2000, including at least the following:
Dottie Knopick, Diane Kozen, Lynelle Whitnack, Janet Lovell, Ann McCaroll,
Carol Mundrick, Carmen Spurr, Jolene Waldrab, Angela Osgood, Diane Coledo, and
additional staff members to be determined. Training will be paid from Link to
Learn Funds budgeted in 101-2830-0-00-702-31-582. 8.11
Approve Cochran Elementary School (grades 1 through 5) to dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in order for the staff to begin the packing process
necessary for the move to Woodward Township Elementary and Curtin Middle
Schools.
8.12
Approve the submission of a Federal School Demonstration Program grant in
collaboration with the Tressler Center of Williamsport and the Primary Grades
Initiative.
8.13*
Approve Dena Mesaris, William Rathjen, and James Michael Bailey for up to three
days of curriculum writing during July and August. They will be paid at the
substitute rate of $75 per day, budgeted in FY01. 8.14*
Approve the following professional staff members to work on curriculum projects
this summer. They will be paid at the substitute rate of $75 per day,
budgeted in FY00 and FY01.
Language Arts Alignment Team
—Meeting Dates: July 12 and 13, 2000
Team Members
Grade School Unavailable
1. Michelle Dixon
K Jackson July 12
2. Nancy Hiscock 1
Cochran
3. Lisa Van Allen 1 Jackson
4. Tracy Tillett 1
Hepburn 5. Eylene Love
2 Woodward
6. Sharon Henry 2
Jackson 7. Barb Neuhard
3 Hepburn
8. Barb Kreitz 3
Hepburn
9. Trisha Bower 4 Hepburn
10. Kirk Felix 4
Stevens
11. Elaine Eck 5 Lose
12. Chris Caputo LS
Stevens
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.14*
Approve the following professional staff members to work on curriculum projects
this summer cont’d:
Genre Study
—Meeting Dates: July 10 and 11, 2000
Team Members
Grade School Unavailable
1. Gary Michaels
3 Lose
2. Mick Cioffi
3 Round Hills July 10
3. Kirk Felix
4 Stevens
4. Louise Campana 4 Jackson
5. Linda Radocaj 4
Round Hills
6. Elaine Eck 5 Lose
7. Diane Breon Librarian
Roosevelt
Math Performance Assessment Writing
—Meeting Dates: June 22 and 23, 2000
Team Members
Grade School
1. Barb Neuhard 3
Hepburn
2. Amy Lampman 4 Jackson
3. Linda Radocaj 4
Round Hills
4. Lisa Yingling 5 Cochran
5. Angela Meyer 2
Jackson
Science Curriculum Exploration—Meeting Dates: June 27 and 29, 2000
Team Members
Grade School Unavailable
1. Laura Hess
1 Round Hills
2. Lisa Van Allen 1
Jackson June 29
3. Eylene Love 2
Woodward
4. Barb Neuhard 3 Hepburn
5. Debbie Goff 4
Cochran
6. Lisa Yingling 5 Cochran
7. Sue Suehr
IST Jackson
8. David Duvall 3
Jackson
Mathematics Alignment Team—Meeting Dates: June 19 and 20, 2000
Team Members
Grade School
1. Lynn Shade K
Cochran
2. Cathi Hanner 1 Stevens
3. Lisa Swoyer 2
Hepburn
4. Jean Nolan 3 Stevens
5. Amy Lampman 4
Jackson
6. Trisha Bower 4 Hepburn
7. Jim Runnels 5
Jackson
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.14*
Approve the following professional staff members to work on curriculum projects
this summer cont’d:
PATHS Curriculum—Meetings Dates: June 26 and 28, 2000
Team Members
Grade School Unavailable
1. Gary Michaels 3
Lose
2. Carol Cassidy IST Stevens
3. Sue Suehr
IST Jackson
4. Teresa Moore IST
Cochran
5. Ann Dinges LS Round Hills
6. Eileen Harley
Counselor Lose
7. Kim Phillips Counselor Hepburn, RH
8. Mari Fauth
Counselor Sheridan
9. Christina Williams
Counselor Cochran
8.15*
Approve the following Alternative Education teacher to complete curriculum work
up to three (3) days each over the summer: Mr. Bailey to write plans for the
Accelerated Math Program; Mrs. Mesaris to write plans for the Accelerated
Reader Program; and Mr. Rathjen to write a teacher and student handbook. They
will be paid at the substitute rate of $75.00 per day, budgeted in FY01.
8.16*
Approve WAHS art teachers Kathy Gorg and Beth Smith to work on curriculum for
up to two (2) days each during August 2000. They will be paid at the
substitute rate of $75.00 per day, budgeted in FY01.
8.17*
Approve the following professional staff members to work on curriculum projects
this summer for a maximum of three (3) days each. They will be paid at the
substitute rate of $75.00 per day, budgeted in FY00 and FY01:
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.18*
Approve the following Cochran teachers to engage in curriculum development for
thematic units on June 12 and 13, 2000. They will be paid at the substitute
rate of $75.00 per day, budgeted in FY00:
Lisa Yingling
Debbie Goff Barbara Rizzo
Lynne Piotrowski
Judy Schaal
Jackie Thompson Teresa Moore
Sally Lott
8.19*
Approve Gene Breisch, Georgette Copp, Margaret Harpster, Faith Pfleegor, and
Bonnie Williams to write curriculum for the life skills support program on June
23, 2000. The curriculum will be written to meet Chapter 4, Department of
Education Academic Standards for the elementary, middle, and high school life
skills classes in the areas of social studies, science, economics, geography,
and civics. They will be paid at the substitute rate of $75.00 per day,
budgeted in FY00.
8.20*
Approve Sue McGehean, secondary special education teacher, to write English
curriculum for the high school learning support program on June 12, 20, and 30,
2000. She will be paid at the substitute rate of $75.00 per day, budgeted in
FY00.
8.21*
Approve science curriculum work (integrating technology-based investigations
into middle school and high school laboratories) by the following teachers from
Roosevelt Middle School and Williamsport Area High School for up to four (4)
days each at the substitute rate of $75.00 per day, budgeted in FY01: Blanetta
Akpakip, Todd Penman, Tim Tyson, and Lawrence Flint.
The motion for curriculum items carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
personnel items with the exceptions of items 9.3 P and 9.3Q:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes
indicated:
A.
Theresa L. Gardner, general food service worker at Cochran and Curtin Schools,
for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 1999-2000
school year.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Theresa L. Gardner
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 22 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
food service worker. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Jean M. Deitrick, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School, for
the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 1999-2000 school
year.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Jean M. Deitrick
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 13 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
food service worker. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C.
Mark A. Paulhamus, assistant baseball coach at the high school, verbal
resignation effective immediately.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Lori A. Brennan, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for medical reasons, effective May 17, 2000, through May 31, 2000.
A.
Lori A. Brennan, general food service worker at the high school, extension of
unpaid leave for medical reasons, effective May 31, 2000, through June 9,
2000.
B.
Scott E. Ferguson, Sr., auxiliary custodian, for ten (10) working days of
military leave on July 8, 2000, through July 22, 2000, in accordance with
Section 5159(14)(b) of the School District Policy Manual and Act 174 of 1990.
C. Mary L. Landis,
general food service worker at Round Hills Elementary School, leave of absence
without pay, effective May 24, 2000, through June 2, 2000.
Mrs. Landis
=
leave of absence is taken under the Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles
the employee to heal
th insurance for a maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other
benefits.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
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 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:
Cochran Elementary School
Cheryl A. McCarty
334 Lower Barbours Rd., Williamsport
Joseph Stoudt
R.R. #1, Box 38, Turbotville
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
A.
The following persons to teach elementary Title I Extended Year Program
Cont’d:
Jackson Elementary School
Catherine J. Lowe
150 Mill St., Trout Run
Susan K. Maeulen 220 Maple St., Montoursville
Sheridan Elementary School
Brenda L. Trimble
1924 Newberry St., Williamsport
Stevens Elementary School
Julie Best
39 Straw Hat Rd., #2B, Owings Mill, MD
(replaces Dana Peck, resigned)
B.
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 costs funded through Title I:
Mary L. Jackson
716 Market St., 2nd Floor, Williamsport
Barbara D. Hinkelman
10 E. Southview Ave., Williamsport
Linda S. Wheeland
424 Lowe St., S. Williamsport
Lynn M. Shade 165 Miller Rd., Cogan Station
Georgia A. Grove
30 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
Tammi Dunkleberger 1727
2
Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Marcia A. McRae
935 Moore Ave., Williamsport
Charles F. Greevy IV
1401 Walnut St., Williamsport
C.
The following persons as teachers for 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 Educators Association ($21.36
per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, ret
irement, worker's comp). All costs funded through Title I:
Curtin Middle School
Kevin J. Harris
20 Green St., Muncy
Jennifer W. Laubscher
R.R. 3, Box 30, Mill Hall
Billie J. Nogle
2323 Riverside Dr., Apt. 2, S. Williamsport
Gretchen H. Foye
1521 Alvin Ave., Williamsport
Kellie June 689 Harman Road, Trout Run
Roosevelt Middle School
Judith J. Bower
75 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Terese A. Starr 1860 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville
Rebecca K. Ward
110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore
Tracy L. Graff
111 Maple St., Jersey Shore
Maria N. Pulizzi
1311 Elmira St., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
Authorize the Title I Extended Year Teachers to participate in two days of
staff development, at the rate of $75.00 per day, prior to the beginning of the
Summer Program, funded through Title I.
E.
Authorize Paul V. Bower, 75 Maple Ave., Williamsport, and Jean E. Nolan, 555
Kane St., S. Williamsport, teachers at Stevens Elementary School, to provide
the consolidation and transfer of Accelerated Reader technology files in the
computer data base at Stevens Elementary School. The total wages and benefits
will not exceed $208; funds are budgeted under Title I.
F.
Authorize Eleonora Shugol, 900 Walnut St., Montoursville, to provide tutoring
services at the rate of $11.54 per hour, to two Russian-speaking students (from
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School), not to exceed ten (10) hours per week up
to ten (10) weeks during the summer break, effective June 12, 2000.
G.
Extend the student work experience for Erin M. Bair, 25 Veterans Lane, Trout
Run, in the Business/Tax Office (3 hours per day June 12, 2000, through August
25, 2000) at the hourly minimum wage rate with legally mandated benefits only
(originally approved 10/5/99 through the School-To-Work Program).
H.
The following persons as substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of
$5.60 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked:
Hope D. Street
914 Cherry St., Williamsport (effective 05/19/00)
Linda J. Hess
46 Buffalo St., Cogan Station (effective 06/02/00)
Tina M. Fraley
88 Bybrook Rd., Williamsport (effective 06/07/00)
Catherine M. Dougherty
2716 McCoy St., Williamsport (eff. 05/25/00)
Randy W. Tobin
72 Losch Lane, Jersey Shore (eff. 06/06/00)
Marlon A. Walker
1609 Catherine St., Williamsport (eff. 06/06/00)
J.
The following teachers to provide in-home instruction for WASD students, not to
exceed 32 hours at the rate of $21.87 per hour or contract rate, effective
June 20, 2000, through July 20, 2000, to be paid under the Extended School Year
Program funded through BLaST I.U. #17:
Ann A. Dinges
701 Belmont Ave., Williamsport
Cynthia A. Hamm 15 N. Washington St., Muncy
Barbara D. Hinkelman
10 E. Southview Ave., Williamsport
Marcia L. McCann
33 Overhill Rd., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K.
Diane M. Hitzeman, 65 Clearview Lane, Cogan Station, as a
instructional/personal care support aide (LPN) for the Extended School Year
Program funded through BLaST I.U. #17, effective June 20, 2000, through July
20, 2000, at the rate of $12.13 per hour or contract rate (up to 32 hours).
L.
The following as paid interns in the Tax Office, effective June 14, 2000,
through August 25, 2000, at the rate of $8.00 per hour (no benefits):
Kimberly J. Barto
29 Strawberry Lane, Hughesville
Robert E. Loudenslager
2347 Wheatland Ave., Williamsport
M.
Darrick L. Dixon, 521 Eighth Ave., Williamsport, as Head Girls Basketball Coach
for the 2000-2001 school year at the stipend of $5,319.00.
N.
Brendan M. Hoover, P.O. Box 181, Howard, as a temporary professional employee,
effective August 24, 2000, to teach Technology Education/
Horticulture at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1,
bachelor's, $35,798, pending receipt of certification (all paperwork has been
submitted to PDE for certification). Mr. Hoover holds a bachelor's degree from
Penn State University (new position approved by the Board).
O.
David E. Gephart, 5785 Daughertys Run Rd., Linden, as a temporary professional
employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach Technology Education/Welding at
the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $35,798,
pending receipt of internship certificate. Mr. Gephart has completed
certificate of competence (new position approved by the Board).
P.
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to authorize the
appointment of Patricia A. Lowery, 1962 Harvest Circle, State College, as
Superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District at a salary of $102,000
for the 2000-2001 school year (prorated for actual days of service) and
according to the terms and benefits provided in her employment contract (for a
term of four (4) years) and the Executive Administration Compensation and
Evaluation Plan. Dr. Lowery
=
s contract is to become effective no later than ninety-one (91) days from the
date of June 7, 2000 (on or about September 5, 2000). Dr. Lowery is
eligible to transfer up to ninety (90) sick days.
Q.
AND approve a motion to reimburse Dr. Patricia Low
ery up to $6,000 for costs of relocation from her current home to be paid when
she has purchased and closed upon a home in the Williamsport Area School
District.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
R.
Authorize the administration to make staffing assignments as necessary for
Extended School Year programs and summer school programs for names to be
presented for approval at the next available school board meeting.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A.
Consider approving an extension of Kathy M. Shirey
=
s work schedule (administrative support, part-time - Food Service) from 185 to
200 days. Ms. Shirey=
s position will continue as part-time, but the additional part-time days are
necessary to complete work for the end of t
he 1999-2000 school year and prepare for the start of the 2000-2001 school
term.
B.
Transfer of David E. Michael, 940 Hollywood Circle, Williamsport, from
Elementary Principal at Lose Elementary School to full-time Assistant
Elementary Principal at Jackson Elementary School (replace Seth Moser, Dean of
Students, returning to classroom), effective August 14, 2000.
This transfer is recommended at the request of and therefore with the consent
of Mr. Michael, who desires to transfer to Assistant Elementary Pr
incipal. Mr. Michael=
s consent is required because the transfer is considered a
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demotion
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pursuant to cases decided under Section 1151 of the School Code. Mr. Michael
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s work year will be 205 days per year and his salary will be determined by the
Act 93
Administrative Compensation Plan (currently $62,260 for the 1999-2000 school
year).
C.
Richard L. Weaver, R.R. 5, Williamsport, from a full-time stock clerk at the
warehouse to Head Custodian at Jackson Elementary School, 250 days, 8 hours per
day, with a base wage rate of $27,560, prorated, effective June 12, 2000
(replacing Ken Hower, retired).
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 Mrs. Pedersen, 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. (See attachment)
The motion carried 9-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following
student/
community activities:
11.2
Approve the following breakfast and lunch prices for the 2000-2001 school year:
Elementary Schools
Breakfast
Lunch
.70 Student Paid
1.20 Student Paid
.30 Student Reduced
.40 Student Reduced
1.35 Adult
2.60 Adult
.35 Milk .35 Milk
Secondary Schools
Breakfast
Lunch
.80 Student Paid
1.50 Student Paid
.30 Student Reduced
.40 Student Reduced
1.35 Adult
2.60 Adult
.35 Milk .35 Milk
Note: The above prices have not increased since 1994-95.
The motion for student/community activities carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following
bids/contracts:
12.1*
Approve an agreement with Scott Younkin Auctioneer, PO Box 69, Linden, PA to
provide an auction at the Williamsport Area High School on July 29, 2000, to
dispose of the District’s unused and unneeded equipment, at a cost of 10%
commission (8% on vehicles) plus labor and advertisements.
12.2*
Authorize an agreement with Aegina Leasing of Montgomery, PA to lease a 40 foot
storage trailer at the Williamsport Area High School at a cost of $85.00 per
month. The storage trailer is necessary during the construction process and
the transition from the current to new facility.
12.3*
Authorize an agreement with Aegina Leasing of Montgomery, PA to lease two
40 foot storage trailers at the Cochran Elementary School at a cost of $170.00
per month. The storage trailers are necessary during the Cochran construction
project.
12.4*
Award a contract for the purchase of two-way radios and equipment to Bill’
s Electronics of Williamsport, PA. Three bids were received and Bill’s
Electronics was the low bid at $55,915.00. Source of funds: Safe Schools
Grant. Also authorize the administration to purchase additional radios at the
bid price not to exceed $4,500. Source of funds: Maintenance Budget and/or
Safe Schools Grant.
12.5*
Authorize the execution of an agreement with the Pennsylvania Local Government
Investment Trust (PLGIT) for investment services of the Series of 1999 General
Obligation Bonds.
12.6*
Extend the agreement through the 2000-01 school year with WMYL-WRAK Radio
(Clear Channel Communication) to provide broadcast coverage of Williamsport
Area High School sports as the “Voice of the Millionaires.” (See
copy of letter from Ken Sawyer to Sean McCann.)
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following
tax summaries:
The motion for tax items carried 9-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reported that he visited all three middle schools. He commended
the faculty and staff for a successful year. He indicated that they all did an
exceptional job in light of he Roosevelt construction project, key staff
changes at all schools and the Curtin gym floor problem.
Mr. Zimmerman also reported that the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School play
was enjoyable and well done.
Mr. Zimmerman commended the approximately 50 District students for
participation in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Mrs. Williams indicated that she also enjoyed Hepburn’s Play.
Mr. Stone stated that he enjoyed the play and that the National Honor Society
ceremony was very nice.
Mrs. Pedersen reminded everyone that the Memorial Park dedication was scheduled
for June 7th at 10:45 a.m.
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 Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Markle, and carried the
meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary