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 5, 2001, 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.
ABSENT: Thomas A. Zimmerman (arrived 8:08 p.m.)
INVOCATION – Mr. David Stone provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the Special Meeting of April 10, 2001 and the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2001, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented. (It was noted that the musical Annie was a middle school production not a high school).
The motion carried 8-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events:
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Poetry Presentation by Alternative Education Students
Mr. Zimmerman arrived 8:08 p.m.
B. Foreign Exchange Student—Presentation by Steve Huddy
C. Monthly Enrollment Trends
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT'D – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
D. Elementary Facilities Committee—Report by Robert C. Fox, Chairman
Mr. Fox reviewed the committee's report, the committee's process, and concluded with the following resolutions that were unanimously approved by the committee:
1. The Elementary Facilities Committee acknowledges that due to declining
enrollment and financial constraints, the committee agrees that one or more
elementary facilities should be closed and that the committee's focus will now shift to the specifics and logistics of the school closing issue.
2. The Elementary Facilities Committee recommends that Lose Elementary School be closed at the end of the 2001-02 school year.
Mr. Fox also thanked and commended Dr. Lowery and her staff.
E. Four Williamsport Area High School students have received the following honors in the Scholastic Writing Competition:
Hair”
Graced My Presence. The Pinnacle Award, a rare honor, is granted to the single most
exemplary work in the nation in its category.
F. A three-person team from Williamsport Area High School recently placed third at the 29th John Steiner Gold Mathematical Competition at Bucknell University, according to Ken Welsh, chairman of the Williamsport’s math department. There were 25 teams in total, all consisting of three members. Williamsport’s trio included sophomore Brian Coulter and freshman Carl Ma and Jeremy Hurwitz. Individually, Coulter finished 10th, Ma 11th and Hurwitz 12th.
G. Districts' Improvement Planning Process
H. Congratulations to Pam Markle, who was elected to the PSBA Region 12 Director position. She will serve as a voting member on the Executive Board of PSBA for two years.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle indicated that she would now be e-mailing her legislative report to the board and administration. She also reported that she was invited to participate in a presentation on Act 50 at the PSBA Summer Workshop.
Committee Reports by Board Members Cont'd:
Mr. Zimmerman reported that some of the staff and students of the Williamsport High School were participating in the Relay for Life.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 The following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of April 2001
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,458,784.37
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 142,902.79
General Fund – Restricted (State) 8,579.67
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 31,025.08
Food Service Fund 53,213.53
Data Processing Fund 7,363.08
Maintenance Fund 32,880.29
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 4,222.10
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 26,147.15
Student Activities 1,945.00 TOTAL $2,767,063.06
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 06/05/01 in the amount of $1,612,501.71, 06/05/01A in the amount of $179,015.52, 06/05/01B in the amount of $2,700.92, 06/05/01C in the amount of $1,370.78, 06/05/01D in the amount of $317,899.67 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 06/05/01, 06/05/01A, 06/05/01B, 06/05/01C and 06/05/01D.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
6.3* Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to adopt the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, as summarized below and adopting the following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002:
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance $ 7,600,000
Estimated Reserve for Encumbrances 225,000
FY01-02 Unrestricted Revenue 51,260,130
FY01-02 Restricted Revenue 4,205,115
Total Estimated Fund Balance and
Revenue Available for Appropriation $ 63,290,245
FINANCE REPORT CONT'D:
6.3* Adopt the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, as summarized below and adopting the following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002 cont'd:
FY01-02 Unrestricted Expenditures $ 52,572,625
FY01-02 Restricted Expenditures 4,205,115
Estimated Encumbrances 225,000
Total Estimated Expenditures $ 57,002,740
Estimated June 30, 2002 Fund Balance $ 6,287,505
Estimated June 30, 2002 Fund Balance $ 7,037,505
(If $750,000 reserve is not spent)
Tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002:
01/02
Real Property (16.35 mills 00/01) 16.35
Act 511 Taxes
Earned Income* 1½ %
Real Estate Transfer* ½ of 1%
*Real Estate and Earned Income Tax Resolutions attached.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
6.4* Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following Scholarship Fund
A. Class of 2000 Thomas H. Bauman
An award to a member of the Senior Class Executive Board who has devoted substantial time and effort to the class.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Approve CPR recertification for the K-12 Physical Education staff on August 23, 2001. The cost is $15.00 per person for 21 people and will be provided through the American Red Cross. The cost is budgeted in FY02 string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.2 Approve Dr. Patricia Lowery to serve on a Superintendents Advisory Committee for Assessment (SACA). The purpose of this committee is to make recommendations to the Department of Education for improving the PSSA’s ability to provide valuable and useful information to school districts. Twenty superintendents were selected from a pool of 200 nominations to serve on this committee.
8.3 Approve textbook and tradebook titles for secondary English/Language Arts.
All books in the PermaBound Main Catalogue, Year 2000-01, Books and Materials PreK-12
The Language of Literature , Orange Level, #2-60757, c. 2000 (McDougal-Littell)
Grade 6 Tradebooks Grade 8 Tradebooks
Briar’s Book (Pierce) It Figures (Terban)
Miserable Mill (Snickett)
Slump (Jarzyns)
Tris’s Book (Pierce)
Wide Window (Snickett)
Grade 12 Tradebooks
After Dachau (Quinn)
Amusing Ourselves to Death (Postman)
Anthropologist on Mars (Sacks)
Beekeeper’s Apprentice (King)
Clockwork Orange (Burgess)
Copenhagen (Frayn)
Conscious Reader, eighth ed. (Schrodes)
Endymion (Simmons)
Fall of Hyperion (Simmons)
Hyperion (Simmons)
Into Thin Air (Krakauer)
Ishmael (Quinn)
King Leopold’s Ghost (Hockschild)
Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (Sacks)
Missing Links (Reilly)
Questions About Angels (Collins)
Rise of Enymion (Simmons)
Shipping News (Proulx)
Snow Crash (Stephenson)
Woman on the Edge of Time (Piercy)
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.4 Approve the following Curriculum Documents that have completed a review process that included review by appropriate content areas and Curriculum and Instruction Council Subcommittees, as well as approval by the Curriculum and Instruction Council.
Grade 8)
Vocational Transition Site Program; (2) Community Volunteer Work Experience
Program; (3) School District: Part-Time Paid Program; (4) Community: Part-Time Paid
Program; (5) Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
8.5* Approve a presentation by Sadecky’s Puppets to the Cochran Elementary School on
April 12, 2002. The presentation is part of the “Storybook Classics Series” and is funded through the Read to Succeed grant at a cost of $450 (151-1100-1-02-329-171-14).
8.6* Approve Kirk Felix, Paul Bower, Jean Nolan, Lisa Yingling, and George Kulp to provide up to three days of Accelerated Math training for third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers. The cost of the training is funded through Title II (141-2270-1-00-071-11). Compensation will be at the rate of $80 per day.
8.7* Approve the following people to do curriculum work this summer. Science curriculum development will be paid for through Title II funds (141-2270-1-00-072-11). Social studies and Accelerated Reader development will be paid for through WASD curriculum development funds (101-2270-0-00-330-17). Compensation for teachers will be at the rate of $80 per day.
Science: Approval for up to 4 Days (June 19, 20; July 10, 11)
Name Grade School
Dave Duvall 3 Jackson
Debbie Goff 4 Cochran
Joan Heck Admin. Round Hills
Laura Hess 1 Round Hills
Eylene Love 1 Jackson
Barb Neuhard 3 Hepburn
Sue Suehr IST Jackson
Tracy Tillett 1 Hepburn
Lisa Van Allen 1 Jackson
Lisa Yingling 5 Cochran
Stephanie Green 4 Round Hills
Peg Lowmiller 5 Hepburn
Marcy Garrison 1 Sheridan
Marnie Griffith 2 Round Hills
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.7* Approve the following people to do curriculum work this summer cont'd:
Social Studies: Approval for 1 Day (June 18)
Name Grade School
Marcy Garrison 1 Sheridan
Lisa Swoyer 2, 4 Hepburn
Tricia Bower 4 Hepburn
Denny Logan LS Lose
Linda Desmond 1 Sheridan
Elaine Eck 5 Lose
Marnie Griffith 2 Round Hills
Barbara Herr LS Cochran
Accelerated Reader: Approval for 1 Day (July 12)
Name Grade School
Debbie Smith 2 Lose
Barb Adair Title I Lose
Michelle Boyles 2 Lose
Lisa Yingling 5 Cochran
Barb Neuhard 3 Hepburn
Kay Gibson 5 Jackson
Elaine Eck 5 Lose
Kirk Felix 4 Stevens
Amy Lampman 5 Cochran
Peg Lowmiller 5 Hepburn
Stephanie Green 4 Round Hills
Lisa Swoyer 2, 4 Hepburn
Tricia Bower 4 Hepburn
Barb Herr LS Cochran
8.8 Authorize the Williamsport Area School District Music Department and the Williamsport Area High School Orchestra Association to conduct a summer orchestra camp for students entering grades 3 through 11 at the Little League facilities in South Williamsport. The camp will take place from August 5 through August 9, 2001. Classes will be taught by WASD faculty at a cost of $95 per student entering grades 3-7, and $140 per student grades 8-12.
The cost for the entire program will be covered by tuition fees. The program will be run at no cost to the District, and all financial aspects will be handled by the WAHS Orchestra Association.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.9* Approve summer curriculum work by the following teachers to be paid at the rate of $80 per
day. Budgeted in string #101-2270-1-0-00-33-17. Days indicated are the maximum number of days.
Brendan Hoover 20 days David Gephart 20 days
Sharon Stout 4 days Jean Roan 4 days
David Becker 5 days Craig Mutchler 5 days
Jennifer Youmans 3 days Don Weiskopf 10 days
Kathy McQuown 10 days Debbie Antonetti 10 days
Janelle Boerckel 10 days Pat Dixon 10 days
Mary McCormick 10 days
8.10* Approve an APL inservice workshop to be presented at Cochran Elementary School on September 24, 2001. The workshop will retrain, refocus, and update Cochran’s student behavior initiatives. The approximate cost of the workshop is $2,000 and is budgeted in string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323.
8.11* Approve George Cook and Arnold Betts, Biology teachers at the Williamsport Area High School, to perform routine maintenance two (2) days in June 2001 on microscopes kept and used at the high school. Each teacher will be paid at the rate of $18.25 per hour for a maximum of ten (10) hours each.
The total cost is not to exceed $365 and is budgeted in string #101-1100-3-26-185-27-531 (FY01).
8.12* Approve Scott Grove and George Cook, Biology teachers at the Williamsport Area High School, to develop enrichment activities that align the Biology I Honors Curriculum with the AP Biology curriculum to prepare students for the AP Biology exam after successful completion of this honors class. Each teacher will be paid at the rate of $80 per day for a maximum of five (5) days.
The total cost is not to exceed $800 and is budgeted in string #101-2270-0-00-33-17-323 (FY02).
8.13* Approve Blanetta Akpakip, Tim Tyson, and Todd Penmann, Science teachers at Roosevelt Middle School, and Lawrence Flint and Tom Mitchell, Science teachers at the Williamsport Area High School, to integrate technology (Vernier LabPro and sensors) into the middle school and high school science curriculums. Each teacher will be paid at the rate of $80 per day for a maximum of four (4) days.
The total cost is not to exceed $1,600 and is budgeted in string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323 (FY02).
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.14* Approve Ron Hunsicker, owner of Saltwater Heaven (Loyalsock), to help maintain the saltwater aquarium at the Williamsport Area High School over the summer. School personnel will perform daily duties, but weekly chemical tests, water changes, and maintenance will be required for seven (7) weeks from June 25 until August 9, 2001.
Mr. Hunsicker will be paid $35 per week for 7 weeks. The total cost is not to exceed $245 and is budgeted in string #101-1100-3-26-185-27-431.
8.15 Approve the 2001-02 Jackson Elementary School Handbook (a sample copy is available from Mrs. Thomas).
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 MEMORIAL RESOLUTION – Sharon D. Deckard
Adopt the following memorial resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District observes with profound sorrow the untimely passing from this life of Sharon D. Deckard who for over 25 years was a dedicated teacher for the School District,
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes with respect and appreciation the devotion and time she gave to her colleagues, students, parents, and family, and the consideration she always showed them,
WHEREAS, the tragic loss of Sharon will be deeply felt by many for a long time; now, there be it
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District tenders its deepest sympathy to her family in their bereavement, with the comforting knowledge that her life was well spent for the good of the students and teachers she guided and for her fellow man
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the members of this School Board direct that this resolution be spread upon the official minutes of this body and that a copy be presented to Mrs. Deckard’s family.
9.2 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Please revise the retirement/termination dates on the following previously approved resignations and authorize the administration to approve leaves of absences (without pay) as may be required by PSERS for eligible employee (retirees):
Employee Revised Date
Dale R. Bittenbender July 2, 2001
Josette V. Flannery July 2, 2001
Lloyd B. Forcey July 1, 2001
Betty L. Hamm July 3, 2001
Gregory E. Lehr July 2, 2001
Marie A. Miele July 2, 2001
Georgette Miller July 2, 2001
Joyce C. Mix July 2, 2001
Kenneth J. Myers, Sr. July 16, 2001
Helen P. Riggle July 2, 2001
James P. Sember July 3, 2001
Ruth S. Staas July 2, 2001
Robert E. Williams July 2, 2001
B. Barbara A. Ciccarelli, resigning from position of adult education instructor, effective July 2, 2001.
9.3 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Fayellen M. Fountain, general food service worker, leave of absence without pay, effective May 7, 2001, through June 8, 2001.
Ms. Fountain's leave is for the purpose of caring for the medical needs of a family member and is at the discretion of the School Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
B. Hope D. Street, general food service worker at the high school, extension of her unpaid leave for medical reasons, effective May 23, 2001, through June 8, 2001, with doctor's approval to return to work at the beginning of next school term.
C. Scott E. Ferguson, Sr., auxiliary custodian for the District, for ten (10) days of military leave on June 18, 2001, through June 29, 2001 (as reflected in orders), in accordance with Section 5159(14)(b) of the School District Policy Manual and Act 174 of 1990. School law allows a maximum of 15 paid military days per year.
9.3 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT'D:
D. Michelle L. Bitner, special education (learning support) teacher at Lose Elementary School, extension of her unpaid medical leave, effective May 14, 2001, through
July 19, 2001.
Mrs. Bitner is extending her use of 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.
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Robert E. Loudenslager, 153 West Hills Drive, Williamsport, as a paid intern in the Tax Office, effective June 1, 2001, for the duration of 480 hours, at the rate of $8.00 per hour (no benefits).
B. Roberta L. M. Morman, 43 East Third St., Williamsport, as an unpaid intern in the Tax Office, effective June 18, 2001, through August 30, 2001, for the duration of 375 hours (no benefits).
C. Approve a 20-day supplemental contract for the 2000-2001 school year for Judith M. Gooderham, 41 Main St., Watsontown, Director of Food Services, to coordinate the Summer Food Service Program, effective June 11, 2001, at the 2000-2001 per diem rate of $211.39, for a total of $4,227.80 (plus eligible benefits: retirement, social security, worker's comp.)
D. The following employees for Summer Food Service Program, effective June 11, 2001, to August 23, 2001, at the salary rates listed below:
# of Hours Rate Per
Employee Position Daily Hour
Patti M. DeGray Production Manager 6½ hours $11.53
Mary E. Eaker General Food Service Worker 6 hours $ 8.88
Sherry E. Jolin General Food Service Worker 4 hours $ 8.88
Joyce W. Krause Food Service Truck Driver 4 hours $ 9.23
Janet M. Loffredo Site Monitor (approximately 150 total hours) $10.63
E. The following employees for Summer Food Service Program, effective June 11, 2001, to August 10, 2001, at the salary rates listed below:
# of Hours Rate Per
Employee Position Daily Hour
Joyce M. Derr General Food Service Worker 4 hours $ 8.88 Jacquelyn A. Feig General Food Service Worker 3 hours $ 8.88
Linda F. Beck General Food Service Worker 3 hours $ 8.88
Robert A. McQuillen Food Service Truck Driver 4 hours $ 9.23
Daniel C. Walz Food Service Truck Driver 4 hours $ 9.23
Truman R. Welch Truck Driver/Garbage Pickup 2 hours $ 9.23
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
F. The following employees for Summer Food Service Program, effective June 18, 2001, to August 17, 2001, at the salary rates listed below:
# of Hours Rate Per
Employee Position Daily Hour
Betty A. Sholder General Food Service Worker 3 hours $ 8.88
G. The following employees as substitute food services workers for Summer Food Service Program, effective June 11, 2001, to August 23, 2001, at the salary rates listed below:
# of Hours Rate Per
Employee Position Daily Hour
Virginia L. Best Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Linda F. Beck Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Betty A. Sholder Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Mary Lou Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Fredericks
Athena G. Leathers Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Barbara L. Rearick Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Mary A. Bohartz Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Kathryn J. White Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Claudette Signor Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Tina M. Fraley Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Julia E. Young Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
Deborah L. Subst. Food Service Worker and As needed $ 8.88
McCollum Subst. Food Service Driver As needed $ 9.23
Robert E. Williams Substitute Food Service Driver As needed $ 9.23
H. The following Technology Education teachers at the high school as production printers, effective June 11, 2001, 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 ($18.25 per hour)
(string #101-2540-0-00-440-07 160):
Randy R. Knipe 5847 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden
John K. Voneida Box 212, White Deer
I. The following as part-time printer’s helpers, at the salary rates indicated, for the actual number of hours worked, effective June 11, 2001 (string #101-2540-0-00-440-07 160):
Craig A. Springman 2418 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport $5.51 per hour
Charity C. Bliss 422 Hemlock Dr., Trout Run $5.25 per hour
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
J. Candace R. Scheurer, 163 First St., Linden, as a substitute food service worker, at the salary rate of $5.75 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective
May 16, 2001.
K. Edward E. Welteroth, 522 Huling Rd., Linden, as a substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective June 6, 2001.
L. The following substitute teachers, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Elementary
Tonya M. Greiner 700 N. Front St., Milton
Rebecca M. Kuntz 2326 Blair St., Williamsport
Christopher L. Rundio 445 Sylvan Dell Park Rd., S. Wmspt. (eff. 5/15/01)
Kathleen A. Steppe 973 Mountain Rd., S. Williamsport
Secondary
David G. Harris 216 Front St., Jersey Shore (eff. 5/21/01)
K-12
Anna L. Shellenberger 117 W. Hills Dr., Williamsport
Elaine B. Williams 25 North Hanna St., Lock Haven
M. The following substitute administrative support/aides, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Melanie L. Miller 1520 Warren Ave., Williamsport
Linda L. McManus 2420 Riverside Dr., Duboistown (sub for summer)
Candace R. Scheurer 163 First St., Linden (eff. 5/16/01)
LeeAnn Vollman 289 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport
N. The following persons to the position of Title I Summer School Building Teacher Coordinators, for up to 4½ hours per day effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001, at the rate of $21.89 per hour or contract rate, plus eligible benefits, funded through Title I.
Jackson Elementary School
Ann M. Huynh 1447 Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Sheridan Elementary School
Brenda L. Trimble 1924 Newberry St., Williamsport
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
O. The following persons to teach elementary Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate established in the agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators Association ($21.89 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 Elementary School
Jacqueline K. Thompson 58 Maple St., Williamsport
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School
Mindy R. Gray * R.R. 2, Box 63, Rome
Jackson Elementary School
Erin E. McNamara 1612 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport
Catherine J. Lowe 150 Mill St., Trout Run
Barbara A. Herr 137 Fleming Ave., Lock Haven
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
P. Authorize the Title I Extended Year Teachers to participate in up to three days of staff development, at the rate of $80.00 per day, prior to the beginning of the Summer Program, funded through Title I.
Q. The following persons to teach middle school Title I Extended Year Program, effective June 25, 2001, through July 20, 2001 (up to 4½ hours per day), at the rate established in the agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators Association ($21.89 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):
Roosevelt Middle School
Judith J. Bower 75 Maple St., Williamsport
Teresa E. Miller 53 Caraway Dr., Cogan Station
Rebecca K. Ward 110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
R. The following persons to teach middle school Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate established in the agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators Association ($21.89 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):
Curtin Middle School
Jennifer W. Laubscher R.R. 3, Box 30, Mill Hall
Michael A. Haines 343 Eldred St., Williamsport
Billie J. Nogle 160 Sunset Rd., Muncy
Maria N. Pulizzi 1311 Elmira St., Williamsport
S. The following persons to serve as Library Aides during the Title I Extended Year Programs, effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001 (up to 3½ hours per day), at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated (as per agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel, 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: Janice A. Clark 2410 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport
Lose: Eric R. Evans * 1047 Franklin St., Wlmsprt. ($9.38/hr.)
Sheridan: Deborah E. Briel 582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station
Stevens: Suzanne R. Waters 1615 Nicola Crossway, Williamsport
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
T. The following persons as teacher aides for Title I Extended Year Programs, effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001 (up to 3½ hours per day), at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated (as per agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel, 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 Elementary School
Martha A. Miller 1008 Cherry St., Williamsport
Michelle M. English 517 Stevens St., Apt. #4, Wmspt
Melanie E. Best * 1616 Walnut St., Williamsport
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School
Deborah L. Clark ($9.38/hr.) 327 Trout Run Mountain Rd., Trout Run Linda J. Bowen 1656 Taylor Place, Williamsport
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
T. The following persons as teacher aides for Title I Extended Year Programs cont'd:
Jackson Elementary School
Sharon M. Corter 813 Tucker St., Williamsport
Mary L. Fredericks ($9.38/hr.) 3324 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
Shirley A. Forker ($9.38/hr.) 1125 Race St., Williamsport
Mary A. Bohartz ($9.38/hr.) 620 Sixth St., Williamsport
Christopher D. Heim ($9.38/hr.) 823 Hepburn St., Williamsport
Lose Elementary School
Roxanne C. Beatty ($9.38/hr.) 4212 Blockhouse Rd., Liberty Christine M. Knipe ($9.38/hr.) 5847 Daughterys Run Rd., Linden
Ilene K. Butler ($9.38/hr.) 96 Aderhold Lane, Williamsport
Sheridan Elementary School
Mary K. Dulaney P.O. Box 83, Linden Cynthia L. Landis 665 Krouse St., Williamsport David C. Rhen ($9.38/hr.) 2001 Fairmont Dr., Montoursville
Stevens Elementary School
Stephanie L. Cendoma 1263 High St., Williamsport
Linda M. Ross 719 Diamond St., Williamsport
Cheryl A. Garrett ($9.38/hr.) 85 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport
Marca L. O'Hargan * ($9.38/hr.) 2050 Riverside Dr., S. Williamsport
Lisa M. Smith * ($9.38/hr.) 2307 W. Mountain Ave., S. Williamsport
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
U. The following persons as teacher aides for Title I Extended Year Programs, effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001, up to 3½ hours per day, at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated (as per agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel, 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):
Curtin Middle School
Debra A. Schomburg ($9.38/hr.) 110 Evergreen Rd., Hughesville Mitchel W. Trice 719 Maple St., Williamsport
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
V. The following persons as teacher aides for Title I Extended Year Programs, effective June 25, 2001, through July 20, 2001 (no classes on July 4, 2000), up to 4½ hours per day, at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated (as per agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel, 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):
Roosevelt Middle School
Lorrine A. Rothra ($9.38/hr.) 835 Rt. 973E, Cogan Station Lois A. Welch ($9.38/hr.) 2252 W. Third St., Williamsport
W. 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.
X. Authorize Diane M. Breon, 1807 Walters Rd., Montoursville, to be the Librarian for the elementary Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001 (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 ($21.89 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).
Y. Authorize William P. Schemery, 26 Hillview Ave., Williamsport, to be the Librarian for Curtin Middle School for the Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001 (up to 3 ½ hours per day), at rate established in the
agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($21.89 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).
Z. The following school nurses to be on call for the Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001, 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 ($21.89 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, worker's comp). All costs funded through Title I:
Dianne E. DeMott-Thompson 312 Westland Ave., Duboistown
Kimberly A. Imrisek 1542 Oakmont Dr., Williamsport
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
AA. The following teachers to provide in-home instruction for WASD students for the hours to be assigned not to exceed 32 hours at the rate of $22.42 per hour or contract rate, effective June 15, 2001, through July 20, 2001, to be paid under the Extended School Year Program funded through BLaST I.U. #17:
Barbara D. Dalena 10 E. Southview Ave., Williamsport
Lucas J. Wesneski 372 Lyons Ave., Williamsport
Kevin D. Choate 347 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
Lisa A. Zerbe 114 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven
Desiree L. Packer 200½ East Main St., Lock Haven
Janene M. Riggle * P.O. Box 13, Hyner
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
BB. 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 15, 2001, through July 20, 2001, at the rate of $12.48 per hour or contract rate (up to 32 hours).
CC. Rachael L. Cohick, 2270 Fox St., Williamsport, as an instructional/personal care support aide (Wegmans job site) for the Extended School Year Program funded through BLaST I.U. #17, effective June 15, 2001, through July 20, 2001, at the hourly rate of $9.38 or contract rate (up to 100 hours).
DD. The following persons as instructional support aides for the Extended School Year Program funded through BLaST I.U. #17, effective June 15, 2001, through July 20, 2001, at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated (up to 20 days, 6½ hours per day):
Winifred Campbell 448 South Pine Run Rd., Linden
William Walker, Jr. 834 Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Bernadine S. Hess 3580 Rt. 287 Hwy., Jersey Shore
Susan L. Green 590 Hammond Place, Williamsport
Carolyn J. Bower 4712 Rt. 654 Hwy., Williamsport
Nancy L. Feerrar 89 Shady Lane, Jersey Shore
Renee Y. Barbee 1737 Becht Rd., Williamsport
Jacqueline J. Morgan ($9.38/hr.) 120 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
EE. The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Extended School Year Program to be held at Jackson Elementary School from June 15, 2001, through
July 20, 2001, at their current contract rate unless otherwise indicated:
Beverly M. Fishel 96 Bennett Drive, Williamsport
Wayne L. Furman 351 Daughertys Run Rd., Williamsport
Judith A. Smith 32 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
FF. The following regular part-time school bus driver for the Title I Extended School Year Program to be held from June 25, 2001, through August 10, 2001, at the current contract rate unless otherwise indicated:
Grace A. Hockman 692 Lake Rd., Trout Run
GG. The following persons as school bus aides for the Extended School Year Program to be held at Jackson Elementary School from June 15, 2001, through July 20, 2001, at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated (up to 20 days):
Clara L. Bower 321 Cemetery St., Jersey Shore
MaryAlice Crist 2003 Carlton Terrace, Williamsport
Kay M. Traister 1021 Garden St., Williamsport
9.5* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Lori A. Martin, 31 Lois Lane, Williamsport, from an Administrative Support I (245 day, 7½ hours per day) at the high school to an Administrative Support II (225 day, 7 hours per day) at Round Hills Elementary School, at an annual rate of $21,404, effective July 31, 2001 (replacing Betty Hamm, retired).
B. Approve an extension of Kathy M. Shirey’s work schedule (administrative support, part-time - Food Service) from 185 to 205 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 the 2000-2001 school year and prepare for the start of the 2001-2002 school term.
9.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Approve three-year contract with Employee Services, Inc., 111 West Pearl St., Wellsville, New York 14895, to provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible school district employees, at the rate of $23.61 per employee per year (including eligible dependents), effective July 1, 2001.
B. Approve contract with Hartz Consulting Group, Inc., 420 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, One Gateway Center, Suite 1725, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15222-1438, to provide benefits consulting services to the Williamsport Area School District on a monthly basis at the rate of $1,666.67 per month during the 2001-2002 school year, effective July 1, 2001.
C. Authorize the Board President and Secretary to sign the Memoranda of Understanding with the Williamsport Educators Association and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel regarding waivers to retirement language in each respective contract in response to the recent legislation affecting retirement through the Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS).
9.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES CONT'D:
D. Janna N. Walsh, 2311 Hillside Ave., Williamsport, qualified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed) to eligible students at the rate of $45.00 per hour for hours worked, effective for June 7, 2001 (graduation ceremony) only.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call with Mr. Vollman abstaining.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approving 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
11.1* Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following student trips:
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following bid/contract items:
12.1* Authorize the District participation in the cooperative purchasing program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of cafeteria paper and smallwares to replenish supplies for the Food Service and Vocational Education Departments.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Calico Industries, Inc. $666.50
W.A. DeHart 3,576.25
Joseph Gartland Inc. 7.19
Reinhart Food Service 5.28
United Restaurant Equipment Inc. 3,704.60
U.S. Food Service 2,994.55
USFS/Pittston 17.76
XPEDX 5,093.01
RECOMMENDED AWARD $16,065.14
12.2* Award a contract to M.A. Brightbill Works Inc., 2701 East Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA to furnish and deliver two (2) new model 2002 Type D Forward Control Transit Style 66-passenger buses and two (2) new model 2001 Type C conventional 72-passenger buses in accordance with their bid and our specifications at a total price of $303,748.00 with trade-ins.
(see attached tabulation).
12.3* Award a contract to Blue Bird Bus Sales, 1380 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, PA to furnish and deliver one (1) 30 passenger Type A-2 School Bus with four wheel drive for a total of $58,280.00 (see attached tabulation).
12.4* Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/01 through 6/30/02:
A. U.S. Netcom - PhoneMaster System software maintenance and support.
$545.00
B. National - Hardware and software maintenance and support for Opscan 5
Computer - Scanner and ScanTools for Windows. $756.00
Systems
C. P.H.E. + - Hardware maintenance - decollator and burster. $715.00
D. Informix - Server operating system software support. $6,790.00
E. Pentamation - Application software maintenance and support. $36,125.00
F. Pentamation - Software maintenance and support.
Includes support for Unix system server and all Windows,
and Novell licenses. $4,743.00
G. Pentamation - Hardware maintenance and support. $17,075.00
H. Pentamation - Custom software maintenance and support. $6,468.00
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT'D:
12.5* Authorize the purchase of two 40 Gallon Steam Jacketed Kettles. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting 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 1, 2001.
VENDORS BID
Atlantic Equipment Specialists $18,557.00
Calico Industries, Inc. $19,088.00
Reinhart Food Service $19,364.00
Tri-State Equipment Company, Inc. $17,376.00
United Restaurant Inc. $17,482.00
US Food Service $17,890.00
RECOMMENDED AWARD
Tri-State Equipment Company, Inc. $17,376.00
Source of Funds: Food Service Funds
12.6* Authorize the purchase or Fitness Equipment 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 by vendor has been provided in lieu of a complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors, it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the Business Office for reviewing 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, May 1, 2001.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Advantage Sport & Fitness, Ithaca, NY $14,331.00
12.7 Extend the agreement with WRAK/WRKK Radio (Clear Channel Communication) through 2001-02 to provide broadcast coverage of Williamsport Area High School sports as the “Voice of the Millionaires.” There is no cost to the District for this agreement.
12.8* Authorize the purchase of additional equipment needed to complete the installation of the Video & Lock Security Systems for three (3) of our schools in the amount of $3,685.00. The purchase of the original video and lock security systems were previously approved on the May 29, 2001 agenda to ESCO Inc.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following tax summaries:
The motion carried 9-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Williams reported that the Sheridan 5th grade musical was wonderful and Roosevelt's 8th grade student displays were well done.
Mr. Temple reported that he and seven other chaperones accompanied about 100 physic students to Knoebels on a field trip/research project. The students were well behaved.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that an executive session was held prior to tonight’s 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. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary