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, July 17, 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,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION – Mrs. Lois Williams provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the Special Meeting of May 29, 2001, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 9-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Elementary Library Report
B. Athletic Report by Sean McCann, Athletic Director
Mr. McCann reviewed the spring sports results. Dr. Lowery reviewed a proposal for an athletic advisory committee. The proposal will be formally submitted for Board approval at a later date. President Stone appointed Mrs. Harris and Mr. Zimmerman as the Board representatives for this committee.
C. Calendar of Events
August 7--WASD School Board Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
August 14--WASD Board District Improvement Plan Session, 5:00 p.m.
August 20-21--New Teacher Induction
August 21--WASD School Board Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
August 23--District-Wide Inservice
August 24--Building Meetings Day
August 27--First Day for Students K-9
August 27--Inservice for Teachers 10-12
August 28--First Day for Students 10-12
September 3--Labor Day Holiday
September 4--WASD Board District Improvement Plan Session, 5:00 p.m.
September 4--WASD School Board Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Ted Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, for receiving second-year funding for both the ELECT $139,703 (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training) program and the ELECT $40,000 Fatherhood Initiative (EFI).
B. Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to authorize the placement of the Alternative Education Program at the Woodward Township Elementary School building starting August 23, 2001.
The motion carried 9-0.
C. Congratulations to the following individuals for obtaining a Certificate for School Governance Inservice Education from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. This certificate recognizes their commitment to public education and self-development.
Pamela J. Markle School Director
David B. Stone School Director
Patricia A. Lowery Superintendent
Jackie Thomas Assistant Superintendent
James Dugan Director of Human Resources
D. Districts' Improvement Planning Process
E. Woodward Update by Mr. Holland
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle reported that the BLaST Intermediate Unit received a notice of retirement from Mr. Clair Goodman.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that several members of the Employment Steering Committee continue to participate in interviews.
Construction Projects
A. Update on the Cochran Project and review of change directives.
B. Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve change orders G-8 and G-9 to the contract with Lobar, Inc. - General Contractor - Cochran Project, increasing the contract by $1,727.75 as follows and:
Original Contract $4,564,600.00
Previous Additions 44,066.87
Previous Deductions (2,746.02)
G-8 665.85
G-9 1,061.90
New Contract Total $4,607,648.60
Construction Projects Cont'd:
C. Approve change order E-23 to the contract with Turnkey Electric - Electrical Contractor
Vocational Project, decreasing the contract by $1,500 as follows:
Original Contract $869,600.00
Previous Additions 182,514.00
Previous Deductions (750.00)
E-23 (1,500.00)
New Contract Total $1,049,864.00
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following finance items:
6.1 Authorize the 2001-02 Interscholastic Athletic and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance with AG Administrators, Inc., brokered through the Hartman Agency, at a cost of $15,000 (unchanged). The voluntary student accident insurance premium is also unchanged at $28 for school time coverage and $124 for 24-hour coverage.
6.2 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $3,987,400.57
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 207,501.12
General Fund – Restricted (State) 13,424.47
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 21,127.38
Food Service Fund 81,318.88
Data Processing Fund 10,594.47
Maintenance Fund 49,447.95
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 5,800.85
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 37,237.85
Student Activities 0.00 TOTAL $4,413,853.54
6.3* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 07/17/01 in the amount of $294,291.58, 07/17/01A in the amount of $254,185.83, 07/17/01B in the amount of $983,580.68, 07/17/01C in the amount of $121,989.52 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 07/17/01, 07/17/01A, 07/17/01B and 07/17/01C.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1 Betsy Rider to provide staff development to the Title I Elementary Extended Year Aides on July 11, 2001. The topic is “Read Alouds: Let’s Make Them Effective.” The cost is $50 and is budgeted under Title I.
8.2* Approval of African American History, A Journey of Liberation, 2nd ed. The Peoples Publishing Group, Inc., Saddle Brook, NJ, by Dr. Molefi Kete Asante; 2001. This text will be used in Civics for minority studies in the newly adopted Civics curriculum, Board approved on April 17, 2001. The purchase involves 210 copies at a discounted rate of $43.00 ($9,030). Budgeted under 101-1100-3-26-196-29-640.
8.3 Approving content of the Cochran Elementary Student Handbook (sample copy is available from Jackie Thomas).
8.4 Approving content of the Lose Elementary Student Handbook (a sample copy is available from Mrs. Thomas).
8.5* Approving the Williamsport Area School District Reading Recovery Training Site to provide Reading Recovery Continuing Contract Services during 2001--02 to:
2 Reading Recovery Teachers---Sullivan County School District
1 Reading Recovery Teacher----Galeton School District
1 Reading Recovery Teacher----Southern Tioga School District
4 Reading Recovery Teachers---Montgomery 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 2001--02.
8.6 Approve Gina MacFalls to conduct a behavioral research study concerning the wraparound process as it relates to the implementation of TSS services and the perceived degree of its effectiveness as reported by school personnel, agency personnel, and parents. The research will require interviewing a number of District personnel and parents. Parental participation in the study will be voluntary (by informed consent). The actual data will be confidential, but the results will be published in Ms. MacFalls’ doctoral dissertation. The findings will also be valuable to the District as we continue to work with wraparound services in our schools.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.7 Authorize Tressler Counseling Services of Williamsport to provide the following services to students at Lose Elementary School during the Title I Extended Year Program.
Social Skills —Four (4) 30-minute lessons for four days for students in Grades 1 and 2. This will occur during the breakfast program and will focus on the following points: using good manners throughout the school day; following oral directions; being responsible for school work; using good listening skills.
Peacekeeping/Antibullying Skills —Five (5) 30-minute lessons for five days for Grades 4 and 5 students, which will occur during the regular day program and focus on the following points:
Tressler has received a grant for the program. There will be no cost to the District.
8.8* Approve teachers Dena Mesaris, Scott McNeill, Penny Barto, and Mike Bailey to write curriculum for a maximum of two days each at $80.00 per day. This is budgeted in string #101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8.9 Approve Mike Bailey to attend one day of Accelerated Math Training. This is budgeted in Title II.
8.10* Approve Bill Rathjen to work up to ten (10) days at $80.00 per day to prepare for the opening of the FY02 Alternative Education Program School. This is budgeted in string #101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8.11 Approve the following list of reference texts, trade books, and periodical titles for secondary social studies classes.
Social Studies School Services (reference texts)
The House and Senate Explained – Ellen Greenberg
The Supreme Court Explained – Ellen Greenberg
The Bill of Rights: A Users Guide – Linda Monk
Book of the New American Nation – Marlene Smith-Baranzini and Howard Egger-Bovet
Daily Living in a Conestoga Wagon – Paul Erickson
Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.
Crime and Crime Control – Gregg Barak
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.11 Approve the following list of reference texts, trade books, and periodical titles for secondary social studies classes cont'd:
Globe Fearson
Understanding Economics
The Latino Experience – Pedro Caban and others
The African American Experience – Stephen Middleton and Charlotte Stokes
United States History-2 nd Edition
Greenhaven Press
Civil Liberties – Various authors
High Point Inc.
Complete Cultural Gram Set
Lucent Books
The Palestinian-Israeli Accord – Phyllis Cabina
Our Endangered Planet Series – Various authors
Sundance
Thanks to my Mother – Rabinovici
American Street Multicultural Anthology – Various authors
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry – Mildred Taylor
National Council of Economic Education
The Great Economic Mysteries-NCEE
Peoples Publishing Group
African American History, A Journey of Liberation – Dr. Molefi Kete Asante
McDougal Littell
Newtext Historical Readers – Various authors
The American West
Civil Rights
The Civil War
Founding a Nation
The Great Depression
The Holocaust
The Immigrants
Japanese-American Internment
Native American Perspectives
Slavery in America
The Vietnam War
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.11 Approve the following list of reference texts, trade books, and periodical titles for secondary social studies classes cont'd:
Periodicals
New York Times Upfront
US News and World Report
Newsweek
Teen Newsweek
Junior Scholastic
Weekly Reader
Current Events
Environmental Topics Magazine
8.12 Approve the sports schedules for the 2001-02 Fall Season.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS - Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Sue H. Duncan, full-time special education teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 10, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Sue H. Duncan from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 7 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. Bessie L. Galanti, half-time art teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective August 23, 2001.
C. Diana L. Rovenolt, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School, due to health reasons, effective June 8, 2001.
D. Jeffrey R. Marshall, regular part-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School, verbal resignation for personal reasons, effective July 2, 2001.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - None
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Robert L. Kreger, R.R. 1, Box 140, Morris, PA 16938, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach mathematics and reading at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mr. Kreger holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield State University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Marion Boyd, transferred to math replacing John Imrisek who has been transferred to the high school replacing Dale Bittenbender, retired).
B. Joseph T. Marzzacco, 401½ Arch St., Williamsport, as a professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach English at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mr. Marzzacco holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in English (replacing Judith Montgomery, retired).
C. Richard J. Poole, 749 Bellefonte Ave., 2nd Floor, Lock Haven, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach health and physical education at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Mr. Poole holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Health and Physical Education (replacing Thomas Montgomery, retired).
D. Dana J. Schenck, HCR 5, Box 54, Lock Haven, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach special education (learning support) at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Schenck holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replacing Cheryl Keener, transferred to ½ time special education position).
E. Tamra L. Springman, 1822 Liberty Dr., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, as a guidance counselor at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $39,812, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Springman holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and a master's degree from University of Scranton and is certified in Secondary School Counselor (new position approved by the Board).
F. The following employee 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
Jacquelyn A. Feig General Food Service Worker 3 hours $ 8.88
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
G. The following employee as substitute food services workers for Summer Food Service Program, effective June 25, 2001, to August 23, 2001, at the salary rates listed below:
# of Hours Rate Per
Employee Position Daily Hour
Mary L. Anderson Substitute Food Service Worker As needed $ 8.88
H. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2001-02 school year at the salary rate of $22.44 per hour or contract rate, for the actual number of hours worked. Appoint all full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to serve as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked.
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi Head Teacher/Counselor
Martha R. Callahan Teacher
Donna J. Fenstermacher Teacher
Carol L. McMurray Teacher
Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher
Kathleen D. O’Brien Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator
Adult Basic Education Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Susan E. Murphy Teacher
Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher
Janet M. Linderman Teacher
Angela M. Steele Teacher
Adult Basic Education – Lycoming County Prison Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Angela M. Steele Teacher
General Education Development Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
James H. Burget Teacher
George E. Cook Teacher
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Teacher
Vicki K. Eggler Teacher
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
H. The following people to work in the various adult education programs cont'd:
Family Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
Unrestricted General Fund
Anthony J. Delisi Coordinator of Adult Education
Alfred L. Poff Independent Study Supervisor
I. All full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to serve as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed above, for the actual number of hours worked.
J. 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 ($22.44 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):
Jackson Elementary School
Stephanie Green 41 Marvin Circle, Williamsport
(replacing Catherine J. Lowe, who will be unable to be a regular Title I Extended Year Program teacher but will be available as a substitute teacher as needed)
K. Mrs. Harris abstained from this item: Elect the following coaches at the respective schools for the 2001-2002 school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 1997-2002 agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork):
Williamsport Area High School
Football
Head Coach:
Stephen M. Radocaj (5) $6,500
Varsity Assistants:
William O. Olsen (5) $3,250
Charles L. Ackerman (5) $3,250
Gary Brown (5) $3,250
Junior Varsity Assistants:
Mark F. Nye (5) $2,925
David G. Love (5) $2,925
Jason F. Adams (2) $2,515
Ninth Grade Coaches:
Jeffrey T. Wike (5) $2,600
Robert T. Lundy (3) $2,444
Volunteer
David A. Becker ---
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
K.
Consider electing the following coaches at the respective schools cont'd:
Williamsport Area High School
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Head Coach:
Stuart P. Shebest (3) $2,444
Assistant Coach:
Aimee M. Shebest (5) $1,300
Boys Soccer
Head Coach:
Richard J. Poole (5) $3,250
Assistant Coach:
Vacant $---
Assistant Coach:
Vacant ***
Girls Soccer
Head Coach:
Marc Lovecchio (5) $3,250
Assistant Coach:
Chris Lovecchio (5) $1,625
Nancy Spagnuolo (5) $1,625 ***
Girls Tennis
Head Coach:
John F. Dorner (5) $1,950
Golf
Head Coach:
Michael J. Allegrucci III (5) $1,950
Cheerleading
Coach:
Heather L. Stafford (5) $1,950
Coach:
Kelly A. Morgret (5) $1,950
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
William L. Cuebas, Jr. (5) $2,275
Assistant:
Tony C. Birch (5) $1,950
Volunteer:
Benjamin H. Laurenson III ---
Softball
Lead Assistant
Robyn H. Flaherty (5) $1,138
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant: Richard S. Matthews (5)
$2,275 Assistant:
John F. Clark (5) $1,950
Softball
Lead Assistant-Split
Roger A. Harris (5) $ 569
Lead Assistant-Split
Bill Bannon (5) $ 569
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
K.
Consider electing the following coaches at the respective schools cont'd:
Roosevelt Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
Randall G. Laird (5) $2,275
Assistant:
Michael B. Lundy, Jr. (5) $1,950
Volunteer
Thomas D. Croce ---
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Steve L. Reed (5) $1,138
***--Signifies Booster Club Funded Position (Recoverable Account)
L.
Jessie R. Miller, 1523 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport, as a paid intern in the
Tax Office, effective June 25, 2001, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at
the rate of $8.00 per hour (no benefits).
M.
Kenneth T. Harter, Box 177D, Trout Run, Maintenance Specialist/Electrician for
the District, as a Backup Sewage Treatment Plant Operator, at the annual
stipend of $600 ($50 per month) for the 2001-2002 school year.
N.
Gary R. Litz, 2412 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport, as substitute
custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.00 per hour, for the actual
number of hours worked, effective June 18, 2001.
O.
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:
Wendy L. Bower
214 Lowmiller Rd., Williamsport (eff. 7/12/01)
Teri K. Uppling
238 Sechler Dr., Montoursville
Jennifer F. Weaver
1030 High St., Williamsport (eff. 7/02/01)
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A.
Cheryl A. Keener, 148 West Hills Drive, Williamsport, from a full-time to a
half-time special education at the high school, effective August 23, 2001, at a
salary rate of Bachelor's Maximum, $57,002, prorated to ½ time. Ms.
Keener has requested this transfer (new position approved by the Board).
B.
Barbara J. Rechel, 5957 Lycoming Creek Rd., Lot 10C, Cogan Station, from
Administrative Support I at the warehouse complex to Administrative Support I
(245-day, 7½ hours) at the high school, at the annual rate of $24,053,
effective date to be determined (replacing Lori Martin, transferred).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT'D:
C.
Roland K. Krueger, 666 Cemetery St., Williamsport, from a part-time custodian
at Lose Elementary School to a general part-time custodian at Stevens
Elementary School, 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of
$8.49 per hour, effective
August 14, 2001.
9.5
CONTRACTED SERVICES: - Authorize the administration to contract with the
following:
A.
Philip M. Thomas, 1045 Rural Ave., Williamsport, to provide consulting services
to the Williamsport Area High School administration at the rate of $120.00 per
day ($15.00 per hour), not to exceed a total of $5,000 for the 2001-2002
school year (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective July 1,
2001, through June 30, 2002. (Contract for Mr. Thomas’s services will be
prepared and executed. Item included in 2001-2002 budget.)
B.
Gerald A. Owens, 111 Airline Drive, Cogan Station, to provide computer software
consulting services to the Human Resources Office, at the rate of $225.00 per
month for the 2001-2002 school year, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30,
2002. (Contract for Mr. Owens’ services will be prepared and executed.
Item included in 2001-2002 budget.)
C.
Interpreter Referral Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Northeast
Pennsylvania Center for Independent Living, 431 Lycoming Avenue, Scranton, PA
18503, to provide substitute sign language interpreting services for
Williamsport Area School District students during the 2001-2002 school year
when the District is unable to provide qualified substitute sign language
interpreters, at the rate of $40.00 per hour (with 3 days advanced notice) and
$50.00 per hour (less than 3 days notice) plus $10.00 coordination charge (when
applicable) and travel time in .25 increments. (Contract for these services
will be prepared and executed. Item included in 2001-2002 budget.)
D.
Kristin L. Rager, 1930 Round Top Rd., Montoursville, to provide psychological
services to the Williamsport Area School District for up to ten (10) days
between July 2, 2001, and August 23, 2001, at the rate of $140 per day. Ms.
Rager is a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certified school
psychologist. Funding will be provided through ACCESS funds.
9.6 OTHER
A.
Adopt the following Non-Discrimination Policy Statement as recommended by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education Review Term, under Title VI, Title IX,
Section 504, and ADA (said policy to be adopted annually).
The Williamsport Area School District is an equal opportunity education
institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, and handicap, in its activities, programs, or employment practices
as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Ed.
Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
9.6 OTHER
A.
Adopt the following Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Cont'd:
of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information
regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, services, activities, and
facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped individuals
contact:
James A. Dugan, Director of Human Resources
Williamsport Area School District
201 W. Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone (570) 327-5500, ext. 3541
B.
Approve an unpaid internship for Larry Steinruck, 1401 High Street,
Williamsport, PA (sponsored by GreenThumb) with the Williamsport Area School
District Instructional Media/Technology Department during the period of July
18, through August 28, 2001. Mr. Steinruck's internship will be monitored by
Eric Gee, Director of Instructional/Management Technology.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call with Mrs. Harris abstaining.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
professional development items:
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
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.
10.2
Authorize the following Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP) members to
attend the PSEA Summer Leadership Conference, July 29 through August 3, 2001:
Kenneth Harter, Linda Hubbell, David Cohick, and Yul Holloway. Wages and
benefits to be reimbursed to the District by the Pennsylvania State Educators
Association (PSEA) and Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP).
The motion carried 9-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following
student/ community activities:
11.1* The following student trips:
A.
Transportation to approximately 40 students participating in the District
Attorney’s Junior Crime Stopper program. The program is being held at the
Pennsylvania College of Technology July 30-August 3, 2001. The cost is
approximately $450 and is budgeted in Drug and Safe Schools
(141-21-0-00-063-11-519).
B.
Forty (40) Curtin Middle School Title I students, accompanied by their teachers
and aides, to travel to Rose Valley Lake during August 2001. The students
will read Eric in the Land of Insects
and will collect and identify insects. District transportation is requested
and will be funded through Title I.
C.
Forty (40) Curtin Middle School Title I students, accompanied by their teachers
and aides, to travel to the Loyalsock Creek in Montoursville during July 2001.
The students will read Eric in the Land of Insects
and will collect and identify insects. District transportation is requested
and will be funded through Title I.
D.
Forty (40) Curtin Middle School Title I students, accompanied by their teachers
and aides, to travel to the Susquehanna River during August 2001. The
students will read Eric in the Land of Insects
and will collect and identify insects. District transportation and lunch will
be funded through Title I.
E.
Forty (40) Curtin Middle School Title I students, accompanied by their teachers
and aides, to travel to Bald Eagle State Park during July 2001. The students
will read Eric in the Land of Insects
and will collect and identify insects.
District transportation and lunch will be funded through Title I.
11.2
The following request for facility use:
A.
Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corp to use the gymnasium, locker rooms, practice
and stadium fields at the Williamsport Area High School. The Carolina Crown
Drum and Bugle Corp will be utilizing the high school facilities from August 5
through August 7, 2001 for housing, rehearsal and a performance. They will
also provide a clinic for Williamsport Area High School Band Members as well as
any other interested county band member. The Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle
Corp is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $375.00.
Certificate of Insurance to be received.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following
bid/contract items:
12.1*
Approve a contract with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, Inc., to
provide policy development services for $7,000. One-third of the cost will be
paid in the first year of the contract (2001-02), and two-thirds of the cost
will be paid in the second year of the contract (2002-03).
12.2*
Approve the 2001-02 IDEA Component III Agreement between BLaST Intermediate
Unit #17 and the Williamsport Area School District.
IDEA Component III provides funding for supplementary aids and services for
school age students including: family training; social work services;
psychological services; assistive technology devices and services; related
services including speech, transportation, etc.; services to students eligible
for Medical Assistance; clerical support commensurate to 10% of the total
professional salaries which the clerical personnel support.
12.3*
Authorize the execution of the annual maintenance and monitoring agreement with
ADT Security Systems for the District's security systems at a cost of
$2,420.00.
12.4*
Authorize the execution of an agreement with PPL for a new pole switch gear at
the Williamsport Area High School at an estimated cost of $1,200.00.
12.5*
Authorize the Danville News to publish four issues of the Cherry & White
during the 2001-02 school year at a base cost of $400 for 2,500 copies
according to the terms and conditions of their quotation of May 31, 2001.
12.6*
Authorize the purchase of Music Equipment and Supplies for the Williamsport
Area School District 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 on this bid, it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A
complete tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing 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, June 5, 2001.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Brook Mays Music, Dallas, TX
$2,113.40
Gene Walls Custom, Williamsport, PA 597.60
Haines Music, Selingsgrove, PA
5,525.80
J.R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, PA 4,845.00
Robert M. Sides, Williamsport, PA
11,399.78
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $24,481.58
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT'D:
12.7*
Authorize the purchase of bakery products from Butter Krust Baking Company.
Bids were mailed to various suppliers however, only one bid was received. The
bid
was received by 8:30 a.m. and opened publicly in the District Service Center at
9:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2001.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Butter Krust Baking Company
249 North 11th
Street
Sunbury, PA 17801-2450
12.8*
Authorize the purchase of ice cream products to Rakestraws Ice Cream Company,
Inc. Rakestraws Ice Cream, Inc. are the lowest in school menu items. Ala
carte and menu items tabulation attached.
Quotes were received by 8:30 a.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
9:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2001. See attached tabulation.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Rakestraws Ice Cream Company, Inc.
17 East Coover Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
12.9*
Authorize the purchase of milk and milk products to Schneider Valley Farms
Dairy.
Galliker Dairy only delivers on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Sheridan
Elementary receives daily milk deliveries. Galliker Dairy requires a 48-hour
advance order for 1% white milk.
Quotes were received by 8:30 a.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
9:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2001. See attached tabulation.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Schneider Valley Farms Dairy
1860 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
12.10*
Approve agreement with N2H2, Inc (a corporation located in Seattle, Washington)
to provide Internet content filtering service (BESS Proxy) from August 1, 2001
through July 30, 2002. The cost of the service at $5,406 is budgeted in
string #101-1100-0-00-257-31-810.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
tax summaries:
The motion carried 9-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
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
9:19 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary