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 19, 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: Karen V. Harris, Kelly R. Pedersen, David B. Stone, Jr., Dale L. Vollman,
Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Shirley L. Canada, Pamela J. Markle, James E. Temple.
INVOCATION – Mr. James A. Dugan provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the Regular Meetings of May 1 and 15, 2001 and the Special Meeting of May 8, 2001, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 6-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events:
B. Administrative Leadership Retreat
C. Choice process for Woodward students
Dr. Lowery indicated that the administration continues to attempt to accommodate the choices of the Woodward students.
Mr. Zimmerman indicated that the Board appreciated the administrations efforts in this endeavor.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Districts' Improvement Planning Process
B. Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve a public hearing for consideration of the closing of the Lose Elementary School at the conclusion of the 2001-02 school year. The hearing will be held during October or November 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lose Elementary School.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee will meet next Thursday and that the committee has been actively participating in interviews.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following finance items:
6.1* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 06/19/01 in the amount of $479,167.19, 06/19/01A in the amount of $218,287.87, 06/19/01B in the amount of $3,466.67 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 06/19/01, 06/19/01A and 06/19/01B.
6.2* Approve budget changes for FY01 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 FY01
General Fund - Restricted State FY01
General Fund - Maintenance Program
6.3 Authorize a June 29, 2001 order for the payment of bills with retroactive Board approval to occur on July 17, 2001.
6.4* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/01 to 7/1/02:
A. Package and Automobile Policy with Ace USA Insurance Company through the
Pennsylvania School Boards Association at a cost of $90,311. (00-01 $72,487
which included boiler insurance with Ace USA).
B. Excess Liability Umbrella Policy with Old Republic Insurance Company through the Pennsylvania School Boards Association at a cost of $15,510. (00-01 $14,100 with Old Republic).
C. Worker’s Compensation with Old Republic Insurance Company through PSBA at an estimated cost of $105,394. (00-01 $114,064 with Old Republic)
D. School Board Errors and Omissions with Genesis Insurance Company through the Pennsylvania School Boards Association at a cost of $14,693. (00-01 $9,758 with
Genesis Insurance Company).
E. Boiler Insurance with Cincinnati Insurance Company at a cost of $5,000 (00-01 included in package).
FINANCE REPORT
6.5* Authorize the execution of an agreement with Rogers, Huber & Associates to conduct the June 30, 2001 audit at a cost of $27,600 (unchanged from June 30, 2000).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1 Approve Dr. Patricia Lowery’s attendance at a planning session of the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Council (PLDC) on June 24-26, 2001. Dr. Lowery is a member of the Board of Directors, which designs training for aspiring superintendents. There will be no cost to the District.
8.2* Authorize Dale Bittenbender, WAHS mathematics teacher, to perform computer maintenance for the two mathematics computer labs at WAHS. The compensation rate will be $23 per hour with a limit of 20 hours (101-1100-3-26-156-21-431).
8.3* Adopt Fundamentals of College Algebra, 10th ed., Thomson Learning, c2001 for the Algebra 3 course at the Williamsport Area High School. 40 copies @ $57.25, plus shipping, will be purchased. Budgeted in string #101-1100-3-26-156-21-640.
8.4* Authorize payment to the following five (5) music teachers for three (3) days (June 13-15, 2001) and one music teacher for one day (June 15) each for summer curriculum work on the Secondary Music Classroom and Choral Curriculum. The work will be completed at the Williamsport Area High School on non-school time at a rate of $80 per teacher per day.
Peg Bross 3 days
Doug Gordon 3 days
Pat Huffman 3 days
Marisa Sorrentino 3 days
Phil Stattel 3 days
Kent Weaver 1 day
The approximate cost for the work will be $1,280 and is budgeted in FY01 string #101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.5* Approve the following people to do revisions of the Kindergarten Report Card this summer. The time needed will be one (1) day per person at the substitute rate of $80 per day (string #101-2260-0-00-105-07 130).
Pam Nolan, Pat Snyder, Michelle Dixon, Linda Wheeland, Becky Donnell, Mary Lou Hartsock, Mary Doersam, Barbara McNerney, and Lynn Shade.
8.6* Authorize the following Williamsport Area School District staff to provide one day of staff development training for the Title I Extended Year program at the rate of $80 per day. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Shirley Bittenbender Wendy Kelsey
Gale Weaver Donna Bensinger
Catherine Gibson
8.7* Approve the following textbook for use in the newly revised Civics Course, approved by the Board of School Directors on April 17, 2001. Civics, Participating in Government by James E. Davis and Phyllis Maxey Fernlund; Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: 2001 copyright.
510 copies at $49.97 each with total of $25,847.70 budgeted in string # 101-1100-3-26-196-29-640.
8.8* Approve Lisa Meyer to complete two days of curriculum work over the summer to be paid at
$80 per day. Budgeted in FY02 string #101-2270-0-00-330-17.
8.9* Approve payment to the following three band teachers Judy Shellenberger, Todd Kendall and Dale Orris for 2 days (July 5-6, 2001) each for summer curriculum work on the Elementary Band Curriculum. The work will be completed at Jackson Elementary School on non-school time at a rate of $80 per teacher per day. The approximate cost for the work will be $480.00 and is budgeted in string number 101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8.10* Adopt and purchase Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology, published by Mosby, for students enrolled in the Anatomy and Physiology elective at the Williamsport Area High School. The 16th edition of this classic college textbook has a copyright date of 2000, and will replace an outdated and worn 1987 publication. A laboratory manual with the same title (4th edition) supports concepts introduced in the textbook. The publisher agreed to provide instructor manuals, teacher textbooks, and other instructional resources (a digital image collection, transparency set, and electronic test bank) at no cost.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 200 student texts at $65.00 is $13,000, and the approximate cost for 24 laboratory manuals to accompany the textbook is $1,199 ($49.95 each). The complete order, including shipping costs, should be less than $16,000, and is budgeted in string #101-1100-3-26-85-27-640.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.11* Authorize payment to Carole Heckel, WAHS CARE Team Representative, for the 2000-01 school year to be paid $374 (half the stipend rate of $748). Stipend positions were Board approved 5/6/97. Funding available from the Drug Free Schools grant (141-2120-0-00-063-11-130).
8.12 Approve Sue Litz, Lisa Yingling, Barbara Rizzo, Teresa Moore, Lynne Piotrowski, Michelle English, Barbara Herr, Amy Lampman and Judy Schaal for up to two (2) days of compensated time to integrate Accelerated Reader and general library collections in preparation for the transition to Cochran Elementary School. Teachers will be compensated at the current substitute teacher’s rate. Aides will be compensated in accordance with their contract. Funding will be through curriculum development funds.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following retirement/terminations and authorizing the administration to approve leaves of absences (without pay) as may be required by PSERS for eligible employee (retirees):
A. Nancy A. Bullock, full-time IST teacher at Lose Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 3, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Nancy A. Bullock from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 32 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Gleonard E. Byers, Jr., full-time science teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 1, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Gleonard E. Byers, Jr., from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his over 26 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT'D:
C. Lynne D. Girardi, full-time physical education teacher at Curtin Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 2, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Lynne D. Girardi from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 31 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
D. Dee A. Goertz, full-time first grade teacher at Cochran Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 2, 2001. (The Board waives the requirement to return from sabbatical leave due to medical reasons.)
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Dee A. Goertz from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 31 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
E. Judith A. Montgomery, full-time English teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 2, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Judith A. Montgomery from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her over 22 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
F. Thomas C. Montgomery, full-time physical education teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 2, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Thomas C. Montgomery from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 24 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
G. Betty L. Neff, full-time family and consumer science teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 2, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Betty L. Neff from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 14 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT'D:
H. Connie L. Bailey, full-time guidance counselor at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 2, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Connie L. Bailey from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 30 years of dedicated service to our school system as a guidance counselor. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Joan A. Schramm, full-time Title I Reading Specialist at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, extension of her unpaid medical leave, effective May 17, 18, 21-25, 30, and June 5, 2001.
Ms. Schramm’s leave of absence is taken 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.
B. Lisa M. Salvatori, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, leave of absence without pay for a family emergency, effective May 29, 2001, through June 8, 2001.
C. Linda M. Williams, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective September 10, 2001, through September 14, 2001.
D. Teresa J. Scoppa, health room technician at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective November 6, 2001, through November 9, 2001.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. William P. Kellerman, 78 Hempstead Drive, Somerset, New Jersey 08873, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, as an itinerant instrumental music teacher, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $39,812, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mr. Kellerman holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and is certified in Music (new position approved by the Board).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
B. WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION Sharon R. Thompson, P.O. Box 194, Hyde Park, PA 15641, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach family and consumer science at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Thompson holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania is certified in Home Economics (replacing Josette Flannery, retired).
C. Allen V. Taylor, 320 Rural Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach mathematics at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mr. Taylor holds a bachelor's degree from Catawba College and is certified in Mathematics (replacing Ruth Staas, retired).
D. The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 18, 2001, through July 27, 2001 (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 ($21.89 per hour or contract rate):
Jason F. Adams Physical Education
Jacqueline Y. Morales* English 9 Basic
Allen Fink* English 10 Basic
Rebecca L. Bollinger English 11 Basic
Bonnee L. Breese English 12 Basic
Vera M. Prough Civics and Civics Honors (9th)
Karol J. Giannantonio American Cultures I & Honors (10th)
Jennifer Verroca* American Cultures I & Honors (10 th)
James E. Donnell/James H. Burget American Cultures II & Honors (11 th)
Dennis C. Birtch American Cultures II & Honors (11 th)
R. Craig Nicklaus* GEPL and GEPL Honors (12th )
Terry M. Confair Algebra I
Clement L. Tempesco Algebra II
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
E. 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 18, 2001:
Patricia J. Slingerland Audio-Visual Coordinator
Cathy R. Baker Security Officer
Terry L. Carpenter Library Technician
Kathryn A. Schon Computer Technician
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
F. 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):
Stevens Elementary School
Eric S. Weaver 440 Sheridan St., Williamsport (replacing Jillian Feinauer, withdrew)
G. The following persons to serve as substitutes 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 Educators Association ($21.89 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, worker’s comp). All costs funded through Title I:
Tammi Dunkleberger 1727 ½ Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Catherine L. Hanner 518 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville
Marcia A. McRae 1506 Overbrook Rd., Williamsport
Judy A. Nordstrom 54 Lehman Dr., Cogan Station
Kathy J. Piaskowski 807C Sheridan St., Williamsport
H. The following persons for temporary part-time warehouse positions, effective during July and August 2001, for up to 8 hours per day or as needed, at the rate of $8.49 per hour:
Jason A. Reed 646 Spook Hollow Rd., Linden
David E. Watts 3665 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
I. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $5.75 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 27, 2001:
Staci L. Snyder 3000 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport
J. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective June 16, 2001:
Kenneth L. Hower 1141 Chester St., Williamsport
Joseph P. Walizer P.O. Box 103, Cogan Station
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
K. Diane E. Welch, 10596 W. Rt. 973 Hwy., Jersey Shore, as a professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach mathematics at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Welch holds a bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University is certified in Mathematics (replacing Joyce Mix, retired).
L. 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:
Curtin Middle School
Jaclyn P. Haines* 343 Eldred St., Williamsport
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
M. 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):
Stevens Elementary School
Kati B. Pardoe * ($9.74/hr.) 2347 Hillside Ave., Williamsport
(replacing Lisa M. Smith, withdrew)
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
N. The following persons to teach middle school summer classes at Curtin Middle School, effective June 18, 2001, through July 20, 2001, 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). There will be no summer school classes scheduled on July 4, 2001:
6th Grade Mathematics & English
Catherine J. Lowe 150 Mill St., Trout Run
7th & 8 th Grade English
Charles F. Greevy IV 1518 Penn St., Williamsport
7th & 8 th Grade Mathematics
Allen V. Taylor 320 Rural Ave., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
O. All current full-time and substitute employees for use in the middle or high school summer school programs, as needed, at the same hourly rate.
P. All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers as part-time employees to perform cleaning and minor maintenance service to the District’s school bus fleet during June, July and August, 2001, at the salary rate of $9.23/$9.59 per hour for the actual number of hours worked.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A. Appoint Paul P. Daniels, 151 Mountain View Road, Lewisburg (currently half-time Acting Principal at Sheridan and half-time Assistant Principal at Stevens) to half-time Principal at Sheridan Elementary School and half-time Assistant Principal at Stevens Elementary School, at a base salary of $74,614 (245 days), effective July 1, 2001. Mr. Daniels will be eligible for benefits as provided under the Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan.
B. Appoint Eric J. Gee, 15 Fink Drive Ext., Montoursville (currently Director of Instructional Technology) to Director of Instructional/Administrative Technology, at a base salary of $54,350 (245 days), effective July 1, 2001. Mr. Gee will be eligible for benefits as provided under the Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan. (This appointment is part of the Technology Department restructuring following the retirement of James Sember reflected in the budget process.)
C. Appoint Clay S. Weaver III, 2172 Trout Run Mountain Rd., Trout Run (currently Network Specialist) to Network Systems Administrator, at a base salary of $42,050 (245 days), effective July 1, 2001. Mr. Weaver will be eligible for benefits as provided under the Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan. (This appointment is part of the Technology Department restructuring following the retirement of James Sember reflected in the budget process.)
9.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Approve a contract with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) to provide Health Care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area School District under an Administrative Services Only (ASO) Proposal, effective July 1, 2001, and that a cash advance of $175,000 and monthly deposits be paid to NEPA at $379.00 per covered employee. An interim settlement will occur on or about January 10, 2002 (for the period of July 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001). Any adjustments based upon claims experience will be reviewed at that time with final settlement completed within 90 days of June 30, 2002. Pennsylvania Blue Shield settlements will occur on a quarterly basis. The Administration has negotiated this deposit with Blue Cross. Authorize an additional $6.32 per month per eligible employee payable to Highmark Life & Casualty Group, 5th Avenue Place, Suite P6402, 120 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, to provide specific Stop/Loss insurance coverage at a level not to exceed $300,000 per claim.
9.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES CONT'D:
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 2001-2002 school year at a deposit rate of $38.55 per month per covered employee. Settlements under this arrangement will be calculated quarterly.
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, 2001:
$ .11/$1,000 Life
$ .025/$1,000 AD & D
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, 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.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve an additional site to the Food Service Summer Feeding Program: Christ Temple Church, 436 West Fourth Street, Williamsport.
11.2 Approve the 2001-02 Direct Certification Agreement for the National School Lunch, After School Snack, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs. Direct Certification includes the Food Stamp Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) information obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and is used primarily to certify school children eligible for free meals or milk.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Harris, 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 art supplies to replenish warehouse stock.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Kurtz Bros., Clearfield, PA $1,469.50
National Art & School Supplies, Tahway, NJ 2,283.00
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 8,242.20
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL 172.00
RECOMMENDED AWARD $12,166.70
12.2* Approve an agreement with Solutionwhere.com, Inc. to use application software services to support registration, correspondence and reports related to the Performance Standards Consortium inservice on October 15, 2001. The fee to support registrations by up to 1,500 people is $5,145 to be reimbursed by the consortium after FY01 payment out of string # 101-2270-0-00-330-17 323.
12.3* Authorize the District's participation in the Multi-State Carpeting Bid Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of a carpeting project throughout the District.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Nittany Building Specialties Inc. $52,057.19
12.4* Authorize the purchase of separate data base systems for employees for the in-house identification card system from Identicard Systems, Inc., 40 Citation Lane, P.O. Box 5349, Lancaster, PA 17606-5349 (bid awarded 05/15/01 for $600 (account #101-2830-0-00-465-07 339).
12.5* Enter into an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate with Timothy W. and Cindy I. Kuhns for the purchase of property located at 852 First Street, Williamsport, PA pending approval by the Court of Common Pleas of Lycoming County.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following tax items:
13.1 Authorize the Municipal and School Income Tax Office to obtain income information from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for the purpose of verifying income taxes reported to this local office.
13.2 Appoint Gary L. Weber and Philip M. Thomas as alternates to the Mercantile and Privilege Tax Appeal Board.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Vollman requested that we remember the family and friends of Eric Hostrander in our prayers.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that there would be a soccer tournament at the Sheridan Field on Saturday and Sunday and the Soccer Boosters will be operating the concession stand.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
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 Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen and carried the meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary