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, August 7, 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, David B. Stone, Jr.,
James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Kelly R. Pedersen
INVOCATION – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D. provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. 2000-01 Second Semester Class Size Reports
B. Calendar of Events:
C. Certified Nursing Program
Mr. Piwowar and Mrs. Temple are working with Mr. Armstrong from Susquehanna Health Systems to develop a certified nursing program beginning with the second semester. This program would have classroom and hospital components. We are excited about this partnership.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Erica Bowen, a 2001 Williamsport High School graduate, recently attended the National FBLA conference in Orlando, Florida, along with 5,000 other FBLA members from around the nation. Erica earned the right to compete in the category of Job Interview by placing first at the State competition earlier this year.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT'D:
B. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area High School staff and administration for their outstanding work with our advance placement students. Twenty-seven (27) students took 37 examinations. Of the total, 84% of the exams earned grades of 3 or better. Breaking that down, in the test of AP English Literature and Composition, there were 8 grades of either 4 or 5 (of which 3 were 5’s); in the test of AP European History, there was one grade of a 5; in the test of AP Calculus AB, there were 9 grades of 4’s and 5’s (of which 7 were 5’s); and in the test of Calculus BC, there were 6 grades of 4 or 5 (of which 5 were 5’s).
We recognize the efforts of Mr. Bob McDonald, who developed the e-mail/internet AP course he uses with his students; Ms. Marilouise Mazzante, who taught our Modern European History honors course for only the second year of its existence ; Mr. Bill McQuown, Department Chair- Social Studies; Mr. Ken Welsh, who in addition to being the Department Chair for Mathematics, teaches the calculus courses; and Mr. Steve Huddy, High School Principal, who provides outstanding leadership and support to the staff and students.
C. Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to authorize Pam Markle, Dave Stone and Tom Zimmerman as voting delegates to participate in the PSBA Legislative Policy Council meeting on October 18, 2001 in Hershey, PA.
The motion carried 8-0.
D. District's Improvement Planning Process.
E. President Stone recognized Mr. Dietrick who requested to speak about the school choice process.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee remains active in the interview process and he encouraged other board members to participate if interested.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following construction projects items:
A. Authorize change order E-1 to the contract with Cipriani Electric - Electrical Contractor - Cochran Project, increasing the contract by $200.00 as follows:
Original Contract $963,700.00
E-1 200.00
Adjusted Total $963,900.00
Construction Projects Cont'd:
B. Authorize change directives CD G-1 to the contract with Gooding, Simpson and Mackes, Inc. - Roof Contractor, Williamsport Area High School to add six (6) roof drains on a time-and-material basis not to exceed $6,860.00.
C. Authorize the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the contract with Charles Construction Company for the Track Project.
D. Authorize change directives CD G-1 through CD G-9 with Lobar, Inc. General Contractor, Cochran Project, on a time and material basis not to exceed $16,044.27 as per the attached report.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of May, 2001.
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,482,950.00
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 139,844.43
General Fund – Restricted (State) 7,317.02
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 5,704.15
Food Service Fund 23,005.47
Data Processing Fund 7,199.58
Maintenance Fund 32,797.13
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 3,751.99
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 26,618.16
Student Activities 0.00 TOTAL $2,729,187.93
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 08/07/01 in the amount of $2,003,152.22, 08/07/01A in the amount of $5,410.76, 08/07/01B in the amount of $377,361.39, 08/07/01C in the amount of $12,853.49, 08/07/01D in the amount of $5,100.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 08/07/01, 08/07/01A, 08/07/01B,
08/07/01C and 08/07/01D.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following board policies:
7.1 Approve at first reading revisions to Board Policy #514, “Substitute Support Staff positions.”
7.2 Approve at first reading revisions to Board Policy #406, “Substitute Teachers.”
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1 Approve Donald Enigk and Stephen Pfirman for up to one day of curriculum writing time to assist in the development of the Elementary Science Curriculum. Compensation will be at the substitute teacher’s rate and will be funded through Title II funds (String #141-2270-1-00-072-11-121).
8.2* Approve Michelle Boyles for up to three (3) days of curriculum writing time to develop the Primary Word Study component of the Williamsport Area School District’s Language Arts curriculum. Compensation will be at the substitute teacher’s rate and will be funded through Title II and curriculum development funds.
8.3* Approve a training on Final Cut Pro for the dates of August 13, 14, and 15, 2001 from
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to be held at the Williamsport Area High School for 12-15 staff members involved with Digital Video Grassroots Project for the district. The training will be run by Bruce Huffman of Accelerated Imagery, a Digital Media Consulting Firm. Mr. Huffman is the Coordinator of Digital Media Production for the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Cost to the district would be $1,500 for the three days of training from Digital Grassroots Funds.
8.4 Approve the following Williamsport Area School District staff member to provide two days of Running Records Training for the Title I Extended Year program at the rate of $80 per day:
Diane Konieczny
All funds are budgeted under Title I
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.5 Approve the following people for up to one day of science curriculum writing. (Four days had been approved at the June 5, 2001 board meeting. A fifth day will be needed in August.)
Dave Duvall Grade 3 Jackson
Debbie Goff Grade 4 Cochran
Laura Hess Grade 1 Round Hills
Eylene Love Grade 1 Jackson
Barb Neuhard Grade 3 Hepburn
Tracy Tillett Grade 1 Hepburn
Lisa VanAllen Grade 1 Jackson
Lisa Yingling Grade 5 Cochran
Stephanie Green Grade 4 Round Hills
Peg Lowmiller Grade 5 Hepburn
Marcy Garrison Grade 1 Sheridan
Marnie Griffith Grade 2 Round Hills
Science curriculum development will be paid for through Title II funds.
(String # 141-2270-1-00-072-11).
8.6 Approve the following book titles for Title I instruction:
Classroom Reading Service
Annon’s Counting Book, Big Red Barn, Bear’s Bargain, Each Orange Had Eight Slices, Goodnight Moon, Is Your Mama A Lama, Mysterious Tadpole
Steck-Vaughn Publishing
A Look at Spiders, Friends Go Together, Bear Facts
Celebration Press
(List available from Jackie Thomas)
Songlake Books
(List available from Jackie Thomas)
8.7* Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Perkins Local Plan in the amount of $145,926. This amount represents the 2001-2002 Perkins allocation for the School District. The Williamsport Area School District is authorized to submit an application under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998. These funds must be utilized as outlined in the local plan according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.8* Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for an Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Grant in the amount of $50,000. The purpose of this funding is to:
8.9 Approve Ms. Annie Fetter, consultant for Key Curriculum Press, to present an inservice to the WAHS math teachers on August 23, 2001. Ms. Fetter will instruct on using The Geometer’s Sketchpad, recently purchased software. There will be no cost to the district as this staff development comes with the software and the math department will provide housing.
8.10 Approve content of student handbooks for Round Hills Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School and Stevens Elementary School. (Sample copies are available from Jackie Thomas)
8.11 Approve the Cochran Elementary School Plan for Parent Awareness handbook (Copy is available from Jackie Thomas)
8.12* Approve Susan Nelson to be paid for up to three days of FLEX curriculum work @ $80 per day. Budgeted in string # 101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8.13 Approve Diane Breon and Janice Kuzio to be paid for up to two days of developmental work on the library Automated Inventory System during the summer. They would be paid at their contract rates.
8.14 Approve Deborah Briel, library aide at Sheridan Elementary School, to be paid for up to one day of work this summer to enter 1000 Accelerated Reader books into the electronic inventory for the library and to complete ancillary initiatives. She would be paid at her hourly contract rate.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Judith A. Rook, full-time instructional support aide (math) at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective October 6, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Judith A. Rook from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 26 years of dedicated service to our school system as an aide. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Mary Ann Fry, full-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 31, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Mary Ann Fry from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 2 years of dedicated service to our school system as an aide. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C. Philip J. Stattel, full-time classroom music teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for other employment, effective July 19, 2001.
D. Georgeann S. Opdenhoff, full-time Instructional Support teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary and Lycoming Valley Middle School, for other employment, effective July 23, 2001.
E. John J. Gerst, Jr., full-time special education teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for other employment, effective August 22, 2001.
F. Albert J. Madden, full-time guidance counselor at Stevens Elementary School, verbal resignation for other employment, effective August 1, 2001.
G. Mary L. Farley, full-time health room technician at Jackson Elementary School and the high school, verbal resignation for other employment, effective August 1, 2001.
H. Rachel R. Cohick, part-time hall/cafeteria monitor at the high school, for personal reasons, effective August 2, 2001.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT'D:
I. Heather L. Stafford, cheerleading coach at the high school, for other employment, effective August 17, 2001.
J.
Lori A. Nelson, full-time classroom music teacher at Curtin Middle School and
the high school, due to personal reasons, effective June 9, 2001
July 31, 2001 (previously approved; date revised due to changes in retirement
benefit options).
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Reginald T. Fatherly, art teacher at the middle school level, leave of absence for the 2001-2002 school year.
B. Kevin J. Harris, science teacher at Curtin Middle School, leave of absence for the 2001-2002 school year.
C. John W. Springman III, part-time custodian at the high school, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective August 27, 2001, through August 31, 2001.
D. Angela M. Steele, English, social studies, and reading teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of maternity leave, effective August 23, 2001, through the end of the 2001-2002 school year.
Mrs. Steele will make use of eligible sick and/or personal leave and will then make 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, until date to be determined, at which time she will be on unpaid maternity leave until the end of the school term.
E. Karen L. Haywood, part-time custodian at the Complex, unpaid leave due to personal reasons, effective August 17, 2001, through August 27, 2001.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Reginald T. Fatherly, 28 Roseville Rd., Williamsport, as Dean of Students at Roosevelt Middle School for 2001-2002 school year, effective July 1, 2001, salary and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan. Mr. Fatherly also held this position during the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 school years (replacing Rich Mextorf, resigned).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
B. Kevin J. Harris, 20 Green St., Muncy, as Dean of Students at Curtin Middle School for the 2001-2002 school year, effective July 1, 2001, salary and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan. Mr. Harris also held this position during the 2000-2001 school year (replacing Barry King, resigned).
C. Amy L. Lampman, 2040 Reed St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach fifth grade at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Ms. Lampman holds a bachelor's degree from Marywood University and is certified in Elementary. Ms. Lampman was a long-term substitute teacher for the 1999-2000 and the 2000-2001 school years (replacing Dee Goertz, retired).
D. Jennifer A. Robertson, 1412 Elmira St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach mathematics at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Ms. Robertson holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Mathematics. Ms. Robertson was a long-term substitute teacher for the 2000-2001 school year (replacing Marie Miele, retired).
E. Marisa Sorrentino, 830 First Avenue, Apt. 2F, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach classroom music at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Ms. Sorrentino holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Music. Ms. Sorrentino was a long-term substitute teacher for the 2000-2001 school year (replacing Lori Nelson, resigned).
F. Kimberly A. Springman, 830 West Central Ave., South Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach second grade at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Ms. Springman holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary. Ms. Springman was a long-term substitute teacher for the 1999-2000 (second semester only) and the 2000-2001 (full-year) school years (replacing Gregory Lehr, retired).
G. Michelle L. Keiser, 1026 Mulberry St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach special education at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893. Ms. Keiser holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped. Ms. Keiser was a long-term substitute teacher for the 2000-2001 school year (replacing Marcia McCann, transferred to a part-time reading specialist position).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
H. Brenda Dee Taylor, 88 N. Fifth St., #1, Hughesville, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach special education at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893. Ms. Taylor holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped. Ms. Taylor was a long-term substitute teacher for the 2000-2001 school year (replacing Jana Satifka, deceased).
I. Eric S. Weaver, 440 Sheridan St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach special education at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, master’s, $40,012. Mr. Weaver holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and a master’s degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped. Mr. Weaver was a long-term substitute teacher for the 2000-2001 school year (replacing Lloyd Forcey, retired).
J. Barbara A. Herr, 137 Fleming Ave., Lock Haven, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach special education at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893. Ms. Herr holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped and Elementary. Ms. Herr was a long-term substitute teacher for the second semester of the 2000-2001 school year (new position approved by the Board).
K. Lisa A. Dutton, HCR 80 Box 92A, Lock Haven, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach special education at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893. Ms. Dutton holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped and Early Childhood (replacing Robert Lynn, transferred to the high school replacing Kevin Choate, transferring to the new special education transition facilitator position).
L. Crissy M. Walker, 128 S. Main St., Jersey Shore, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach special education Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893. Ms. Walker holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped and Elementary (replacing Sue Duncan, retired).
M. Randy J. Zangara, 1211 Cherry St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, as a vocational education facilitator (support teacher) at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Mr. Zangara holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Accounting, Marketing, and Office Technologies (replacing Kathy Otzel, transferred to the new IST high school position approved by the Board).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
N. Kevin J. Dangle, 588 Bush Hill Rd., Williamsport, as a professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach Spanish at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Mr. Dangle holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Spanish (replacing Ken Myers, retired).
O. Peggy J. Fitzwater, R.R. 2, Box 525, Roaring Branch 17765, 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 appropriate paperwork. Ms. Fitzwater holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Home Economics (replacing Josette Flannery, retired).
P. Robin A. Harvey, 1027 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach family and consumer science at Roosevelt and Lycoming Valley Middle Schools, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending receipt of appropriate certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms. Harvey holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Dixie Weaver, who has transferred to Roosevelt replacing Betty Neff, retired).
Q. Billie J. Miller, R.R. 2, Box 301 E2, Mill Hall, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, as a guidance counselor at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $39,812, pending receipt of appropriate certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms. Miller holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and a master's degree from Kansas State University (replacing Lydia Comerford, transferred to the high school replacing Connie Bailey, retired).
R. Dana M. Null, 650 East Guardlock Drive, Lock Haven, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, as an instructional support (IST) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary and Lycoming Valley Middle Schools, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $39,812. Ms. Null holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and a master's degree from Pennsylvania State University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Georgeann Opdenhoff, resigned).
S. Kevin B. Mumbauer, 104 Route 973 West, Cogan Station, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach science and language arts at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Mr. Mumbauer holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Stephen Radocaj, transferred to the high school replacing Gleonard Byers, retired).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
T. David Bross, 1665 Pleasant Hill Rd., Cogan Station, as a professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach fifth grade at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of master's maximum + 27 credits, $60,191 (prior Williamsport School District experience). Mr. Bross holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree from Bucknell University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Georgett Miller, retired).
U. Heather L. Marnon, 2312 Spring Garden St., Apt. 1, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach fourth grade at Lose Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Ms. Marnon holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Helen Riggle, retired).
V. Terri M. Campana, 774 Picnic Woods Rd., Jersey Shore, as a half-time temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach kindergarten at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated to ½ time. Ms. Campana holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (new ½ time position in place of full-time position).
W. David C. Fink, 2218 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 23, 2001, through the end of the 2001-2002 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach science at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Mr. Fink holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Biology and General Science. Mr. Fink was a long-term substitute teacher for the 2000-2001 school year in this same position (replacing Kevin Harris, transferred to administrative position for the 2001-2002 school year).
X. Charles F. (Chad) Greevy IV, 1518 Penn St., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 23, 2001, through the end of the 2001-2002 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach English at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Mr. Greevy holds a bachelor's degree from Allegheny College and is certified in Elementary. Mr. Greevy was a long-term substitute teacher for the 2000-2001 school year in this same position (replacing Kris Datres, on leave for School Performance Project).
Y. Edward E. Jonasen, 927 Hepburn Street, Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 23, 2001, through the end of the 2001-2002 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach Art at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Mr. Jonasen holds a bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst College and is certified in Art. Mr. Jonasen was a long-term substitute teacher for the 2000-2001 school year in this same position (replacing Reginald Fatherly, transferred to administrative position for the 2001-2002 school year).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
Z. 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
Boys Soccer
Assistant Coach:
Ty Williams $1,625
Assistant Coach:
Vacant ***
***--Signifies Booster Club Funded Position (Recoverable Account)
AA.
The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2001-2002 school year
at the rates 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 (all stipends at contracted rates):
WAHS Position
Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director
Paul H. Kellerman $6,500
Marching Band Assistant
Donald J. Fisher $3,250
Director I
Marching Band Assistant
Dale A. Orris $2,275
Director II
Color Guard Coordinator
Todd L. Kendall $3,250
Color Guard Assistant
Jamie L. Umpstead
$ 977
Top Hat Marching Band Director William P. Kellerman
$1,950
Percussion Assistant William P. Kellerman
$1,170
Color Guard Silks Theresa T. Kendall
$1,099
Strolling Strings Walter J. Straiton
$2,600
BB.
Fred L. Hartman, 70 June St., 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 August 13, 2001.
CC.
The following homebound teacher(s), subject to assignment by the Superintendent
of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by the collective
bargaining agreement, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and
worked:
Sue H. Duncan
1182 Matthews Rd., Trout Run
Suzanna M. Worth 234 West New Rd., Linden
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
DD.
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
Renee Daniels
151 Mountain View Rd., Lewisburg
Sue H. Duncan
1182 Matthews Rd., Trout Run
Denise K. Pagana 1244 Crestfield Dr., Williamsport
Secondary
Christina M. Butler
166 Highland Dr., Hughesville
Donna E. Hosler 98 Scotch Valley Dr., Bloomsburg
Jennifer M. Verroca
1244 High St., Apt. 2, Williamsport
K-12
Sue H. Duncan
1182 Matthews Rd., Trout Run
EE.
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:
Penny M. Bower
1644 McGill Hollow Rd., Linden
Tracie A. Robichaud 27 West Fourth St., Williamsport
Kelly S. Sponhouse
1711 Spring Run Road, Williamsport
FF.
Renee Gabel, 1400 Martin St., Apt. #2074, State College 16803, as a temporary
professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach classroom music at
Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's,
$36,693. Ms. Gabel holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is
certified in Music (replacing Philip Stattel, resigned).
GG.
Abbie L. Newcomer, 350 Northway Road Ext., Williamsport, as a long-term
substitute teacher, effective August 23, 2001, through the end of the 2001-2002
school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach sixth grade at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Ms.
Newcomer holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified
in Biology and General Science (replacing Angela Steele, on maternity leave).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
HH.
Kerri L. Sokolowski, 1095 Cherry St., Montoursville, as a long-term substitute
teacher, effective August 23, 2001, through the end of the first semester of
the 2001-2002 school term (tentative date January 25, 2002), unless terminated
sooner, to teach sixth grade at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate
of Level 1, Year 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated, pending receipt of
appropriate certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms.
Sokolowski holds a bachelor's degree from Gannon University (replacing Debra
Nardi, on sabbatical).
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A.
Diane J. Eck, P.O. Box 173, Jersey Shore, from a full-time to a half-time
speech and language support teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, effective
August 23, 2001, at a salary rate of Master's Maximum, $59,428, prorated to
½ time. Ms. Eck has requested this transfer (new position approved by the
Board).
B.
Ami L. Desmond, 725 Glenwood Ave., Apt. 2 West, Williamsport, from a half-time
to a full-time guided reading teacher at Jackson Elementary School, effective
August 23, 2001, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 2, bachelor's, $36,693. Ms.
Desmond holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified
in Elementary (position change approved by the Board; funded through Federal
Class Size Reduction Grant).
C.
Ann M. Huynh, 1447 Memorial Avenue, Williamsport, from a half-time to a
full-time guided reading teacher at Lose and Stevens Elementary Schools,
effective August 23, 2001, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 2, bachelor's,
$36,693. Ms. Huynh holds a bachelor's degree from Elizabethtown College and is
certified in Elementary (position change approved by the Board; funded through
Federal Class Size Reduction Grant).
D.
Kathy J. Piaskowski, 807C Sheridan Street, Williamsport, from a half-time to a
full-time guided reading teacher at Cochran and Sheridan Elementary Schools,
effective August 23, 2001, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 2, bachelor's,
$36,693. Ms. Piaskowski holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of
Pennsylvania and is certified in Elementary (position change approved by the
Board; funded through Federal Class Size Reduction Grant).
E.
Mary K. Dulaney, P.O. Box 83, Linden, from an instructional support aide at
Lycoming Valley Middle School to production manager at Cochran Elementary
School Cafeteria, with a base wage rate of $11.67 per hour, effective at the
start of the 2001-2002 school year.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT'D:
F.
Karen L. Benson, 2461 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport, from a general food
service worker (3½ hours daily) at Sheridan Elementary School to a
full-time Administrative Support I in the Career and Technical Education Office
at the high school (245 day, 7½ hours per day), with a base wage rate of
$20,562, prorated, effective August 13, 2001 (position upgraded from part-time
position held by Dawn Staggert).
G.
Rachael L. Cohick, 2270 Fox St., Williamsport, from a part-time (up to 180
days, prorated; up to 3½ hours per day) sign-in monitor at the high school
(PM), to a full-time Administrative Support I, Pupil Transportation Department
(245 days, 7½ hours per day), effective August 20, 2001, at a base wage
rate of $20,562, prorated (replacing Barb Rechel, transferred to the high
school).
H.
Dawn M. Staggert, 347 Old Rte. 15, Cogan Station, from a part-time
Administrative Support I (245 days, up to 4½ hours per day) in the Career
and Technical Education Office at the high school, to a part-time
Administrative Support I in the Tax Office (245 days, up to 4½ hours per
day), at a base wage rate of $8.89 per hour, effective August 20, 2001
(replacing Tia Magargle, transferred to full-time).
9.5 OTHER
A*.
Authorize administration to provide inservice training for Williamsport Area
School District bus drivers on dealing with student behavior issues that affect
transportation, on Wednesday, August 22, 2001, for up to two hours (9:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.) in the Board Room at the District Service Center. Program will
be presented by Sam Washington, Reginald Fatherly, and James Dugan. Authorize
payment to Sam Washington for his services beyond contract year at the rate of
$80 per day (pro-rated). Bus drivers will receive payment as per contract.
Estimated cost associated with inservice program is $1,091.
B.
Authorize the alternative education staff to work one day before the start of
the 2001-2002 school term to coordinate and complete the move from the District
Service Center to the Woodward School. Teaching staff will be paid for the
day at the rate of $80 per day. Support staff will be paid at the contract
rate.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, 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 Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
student/
community activity items:
11.1
Authorize an Intro to Microsoft Office Adult Night Class for 20 employees of
High Steel during the month of August 2001 to be held at the Williamsport Area
High School (exact dates and times to be determined). The cost of this course
will be $900.00, which includes use of the room, instructor fees, and technical
support. The instructor will be Clyde Phillips (Adult Education Night Class
Instructor) and will be paid at the rate of $21.89 per hour as per collective
bargaining agreement.
11.2
Williamsport Area High School Orchestra Association to use the auditorium and
cafeteria at Curtin Middle School as a rain-site location for the summer string
program performance. The orchestra association is planning on utilizing the
Brandon Park Bandshell for the concert. In case of inclement weather the
orchestra association is requesting use of Curtin on August 9, 2001, from 2:30
p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The orchestra association is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee, estimated at $80.00.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
bids/contract items:
12.1*
Authorize the purchase of Fall Athletic Supplies for the Williamsport Area
School District in accordance with our specifications and the following
recommended awards. All recommended are based on the lowest bid 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 supply bids, it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A
complete tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing by any
interested parties.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT'D:
12.1*
Authorize the purchase of Fall Athletic Supplies Cont'd:
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District
Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2001.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Cannon Sports, Burbank, CA
$ 128.55
Demans Sporting Goods, Brookville, PA 5,060.42
Football America, Silver Spring, MD
558.79
Passon’s Sports, Jenkinstown, PA 391.42
Sportsman’s, Johnstown, PA
3,405.15
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $9,544.33
12.2*
Authorize the purchase of cafeteria trays. All recommended awards are based on
the lowest quote meeting specifications (tabulation attached).
All quotes were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District
Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2001.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Singer Equipment Company, LP
$1,837.50
United Restaurant Equipment, Inc. Harrisburg, PA 1,839.60
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$3,677.10
12.3*
Award the bid for copier replacement to Phillips Supply House. The cost of the
60-month lease will be $6,275.00 per month which includes all supplies (except
paper), parts and labor. Seven bids were received and Phillips Supply House
was the lowest responsible bidder.
12.4*
Authorize a contract with Analytical Laboratory Services, Inc. to update the
AHERA Asbestos reinspection and management plan at a cost of $3,400.00.
12.5
Authorize the District to contract with the Central Intermediate Unit of West
Decatur, PA to provide transportation for Williamsport Area School District
students attending the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the following
tax summaries:
The motion carried 8-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the summer string camp concert would be held on
Thursday evening at Brandon Park (weather permitting) or Curtin Middle School,
beginning at 7:00 p.m.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC -
None
President Stone announced that an executive session was held prior to
tonight’s meeting and another will be held immediately following this
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 Mr. Vollman and carried the
meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary