The Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District of which all members were duly notified and of which due public notice was given as required by Act 84 of 1986, was held on Tuesday evening, May 29, 2001, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Vice President, James E. Temple called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Shirley L. Canada, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Kelly R. Pedersen,
James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: David B. Stone, Jr.,
INVOCATION – Silent Reflection
3.1* Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to elect James A. Dugan as secretary pro tempore for this meeting only due to the absence of Board Secretary Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
Motion carried 8-0-1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
5.3 Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle advised board members present that the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Region 12 Dinner would be held Wednesday, May 30, 2001.
6.* Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to award a contract to install Video & Lock Security Systems within the district, 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, May 22, 2001.
CONTRACTOR BID
ESCO Inc.
2010 West Main Street
Ephrata, PA $60,500.00
Security Link
701 North Church Street
Hazelton, PA $58,642.00
6.* Award a contract to install Video & Lock Security Systems Cont'd:
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
ESCO Inc.
2010 West Main Street
Ephrata, PA $60,500.00
Nine requests for bids were mailed to various contractors, however only two contractors submitted bids for this project.
The lowest bidder was unable to meet our requested installation date (due to the use of grant money).
Add on $1,665.00 for one elementary school which was inadvertently omitted from our bid.
String #151-2120-0-00-182-11-758 - Safe Schools New Equipment Grant will cover $56,400.00 the additional $5,765.00 will be paid out of the General Fund Maintenance Budget.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
7. Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve Woodward Elementary School (grades 1 thru 4) and Curtin Middle School (grade 5) to dismiss at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 in order for the staff to begin the packing process necessary for moving to Cochran Elementary School.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
8.* Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to authorize contracts with Asbestos Removal Control, Inc. and Analytical Laboratory Services, Inc. for an asbestos removal project at the Cochran Elementary School at an estimated cost of $4,122.00.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
11.1 Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve thirty (30) students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Newberry Park during June 2001 for a class picnic.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the park.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Williams commented on the Publication Awards held Thursday, May 24, 2001.
Mrs. Markle commented on the horticulture sale at the vocational center at the Williamsport Area High School.
Mr. Temple commented on the Physics students' trip to Knoebel's Grove and the completion of their science project while there.
Mr. Zimmerman commented on the Roosevelt Band and Orchestra concert.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
Upon motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle and carried the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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James A. Dugan Secretary Pro Tempore