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 21, 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 – Mrs. Karen Harris provided the invocation.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to elect James A. Dugan as secretary pro
tempore for this meeting only due to the absence of Board Secretary Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events
August 22--WAHS Freshman Orientation, 7:00 pm
August 23--District-wide Inservice
August 23--Jackson New Student Orientation, 4:00 pm
August 23--Jackson Kindergarten Orientation, 7:00 pm
August 23--Roosevelt Sixth Grade Orientation, 7:00 pm
August 24--Building Meeting Days
August 27--First day for Students K-9
August 27--Inservice for Teachers 10-12
August 28--First day for Students 10-12
August 30--Lose Kindergarten Parent Orientation, 3:30 pm
September 3--Labor Day Holiday
September 4--WASD Board District Improvement Plan Session, 5:00 pm
September 4--WASD School Board Meeting, 8:00 pm
Dr. Lowery and Mr. Fausnaught offered comments on the Alternative Education Program.
Fred Holland offered comments regarding Woodward Township.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Districts' Improvement Planning Process - President Stone offered comments and noted that the Board met last Tuesday (August 14, 2001) to continue work on the process.
Committee Reports by Board Members
President Stone and Mr. Zimmerman offered comments regarding the staffs assistance in preparing for the Cochran Elementary School opening and moving the Alternative Education Program to Woodward Township.
Mrs. Markle commented that the Intermediate Until has started its search for an Executive Director.
A. NO ACTION TAKEN Consider authorizing a change directive to the contract with Lobar, Inc. directing them to install porcelain tile in lieu of terrazzo on the ground floor of the Cochran Elementary School.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, 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 June 2001
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 08/21/01 in the amount of $289,074.69, 08/21/01A in the amount of $20,906.62, 08/21/01B in the amount of $798,358.77 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 08/21/01, 08/21/01A, and 08/21/01B.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following board policies:
7.1 Approve at the second reading revisions to Board Policy #514, “Substitute Support Staff Positions.”
7.2 Approve at the second reading revisions to Board Policy #406, “Substitute Teachers.”
7.3 Approve at first reading revisions to Policy #312, “Evaluation of Administrative Employees,” and the addition of the revised Administrative Management Objectives Evaluation Process forms. These revisions reflect a cooperative process between WASA representatives and the Superintendent.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Approve Chris Cherrington of Bloomsburg University, along with Paula Reber to present a full day in-service on Guided Reading at Round Hills Elementary School on November 21, 2001 for a total cost of $1,050.00
Funding is budgeted in string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323.
8.2* Approve expenditures for career and technical education under the Williamsport Area School District 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 has received approval for the application submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Williamsport Area School District plan is authorized 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.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Tina M. Belardi, principal at Lose Elementary School, for other employment, effective tentative last work day of August 31, 2001.
B. Teresa J. Morrill, full-time instructional support aide at Curtin Middle School, for other employment, effective August 14, 2001.
C. Kathryn J. White, general food service worker at the high school, for personal reasons, effective August 17, 2001.
D.
Albert J. Madden, full-time guidance counselor at Stevens Elementary School,
for other employment, tentatively effective August 1, 2001
August 22, 2001 (previously approved 08/07/01 Board Meeting).
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leaves of absence:
A Kirk C. Felix, fourth grade teacher at Stevens Elementary School, leave of absence for the 2001-2002 school year.
B. Gemma Campana-Bragalone, full-time special education teacher at Lose Elementary School, for the purpose of child rearing leave, effective August 23, 2001, through the end of the first semester of the 2001-2002 school year (tentative ending date of January 25, 2002).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Kirk C. Felix, 25 Roseville Rd., Williamsport, as Dean of Students at Lose and Stevens Elementary Schools for the 2001-2002 school year, effective August 23, 2001, at the salary of $59,833, and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan. Mr. Felix will complete the 205-day work schedule during the 2001-2002 school year (administrative restructuring due to resignation of Tina Belardi).
B. Julie A. Best, 515 Hawthorne Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach fifth grade at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Ms. Best holds a bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College and is certified in Elementary (replacing Elissa Conner, resigned).
C. Wanda K. Buck, 1462 Hughes Rd., Trout Run, as a professional employee, pending release from her current employer, as librarian at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $39,812, prorated (Ms. Buck will attend inservice on August 23 and 24, 2001). Ms. Buck holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and a master's equivalency and is certified in Elementary School Library Science and Early Childhood (replacing Media Jane Levengood, retired).
D. Amanda M. Holmes, 509½ Chestnut St., Sunbury 17801, as a half-time temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach art at Jackson and Sheridan Elementary Schools, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated to ½ time. Ms. Holmes holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Art (replacing Bessie Galanti, resigned).
E. Melanie J. King, 172 N. Second St., Hughesville 17737, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach special education at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893, pending receipt of appropriate certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms. King holds a bachelor's degree from Weber State University, Ogden, Utah (replacing John Gerst, resigned).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
F. Veronica R. Hine, P.O. Box 414, Montoursville, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 23, 2001, through the end of the 2001-2002 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach fourth grade at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, bachelor's, $36,693. Ms. Hine holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Kirk Felix, transferred to administrative position for the 2001-2002 school term).
G. Danielle L. Mogush, 344 Duke St., Northumberland 17857, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 23, 2001, through the end of the first semester of the 2001-2002 school term (tentative ending date of January 25, 2002), unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at Lose Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893, pending receipt of appropriate certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms. Mogush holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University (replacing Gemma Campana-Bragalone, on child rearing leave).
H. Eleonora Shugol, 900 Walnut St., Montoursville, to provide tutoring/ interpreter services for Russian students who will be attending the Williamsport Area School District during the 2001-2002 school year, effective August 27, 2001, at the rate of $85.00 per school day plus up to five (5) hours per week after school tutoring at the rate of $13.08 per hour. Mrs. Shugol's initial assignment will be at Lycoming Valley Middle School or preparing schedule of services for students at other District schools. The status of this position will be reviewed at the end of the 2001-2002 school year.
I. Barbara S. Neuhard, 366 Eckard Road, Cogan Station, as the Title I Summer School Building Teacher Coordinator at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, effective July 16, 2001, through August 10, 2001, for up to an additional hour per day in this role (she was originally elected as a teacher for the program); the maximum number of hours she will be compensated is 20 hours, at the rate of $22.44 per hour or contract rate, plus eligible benefits, funded through Title I.
J. Michelle L. Boyles, 114 Spring St., Duboistown, as the substitute Title I Summer School Building Teacher Coordinator at Lose Elementary School, effective August 7, 2001, through August 10, 2001, at the rate of $22.44 per hour or contract rate, plus eligible benefits, funded through Title I. Mrs. Boyles was teaching Title I Extended Year at Lose and assumed the additional responsibility for up to one hour per day (replacing Sue Crossley for that week). Funds are budgeted under Title I.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
K. The following teachers for the Title I Extended Year Program at Sheridan Elementary School, to be paid for an additional two hours of work time on July 13, 2001, due to custodial situation at the building, 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:
Elizabeth M. Moore Box 729, Hwy. 15, Apt. 1, S. Williamsport
Faith M. Dunkleberger 2204 Rt. 442 Hwy., Muncy
Mary W. Fedorko 2000 Round Top Rd., Montoursville
Brenda L. Trimble 1924 Newberry St., Williamsport
Kathryn M. Marcello 1765 Ravine Rd., Williamsport
L. The following Title I Extended Year Program Teacher Aides from Curtin Middle School who participated in two additional days of staff development prior to the beginning of the Summer Program, to be paid at the rates established per collective bargaining agreement, funded through Title I:
Debra A. Schomburg 110 Evergreen Rd., Hughesville
Mitchel W. Trice 719 Maple St., Williamsport
M. Diane M. Rupert, 515 Daughertys Run Rd., Williamsport, and Betty A. Nicholas, P.O. Box 58, Linden, (support staff members), to perform maintenance on student records for the Accelerated Reader program at Jackson Elementary School, for up to 10 hours each during the summer of 2001, at their respective contract rates. All costs funded through Title I.
N. The following persons to work as teachers in the Adult Education GED Program at a salary rate of $22.44 per hour for the actual numbers of hours worked during the 2001-2002 program year:
Jessica Long 204 West Peale Ave., Mill Hall
Joanne Thomas 2027 Middle Rd., Jersey Shore
O. Robert E. Loudenslager, 153 West Hills Drive, Williamsport, as a paid intern in the Tax Office, effective August 27, 2001, for the duration of 480 hours, at the rate of $8.00 per hour (no benefits).
P. Diane L. Hughes, 1919 Blair St., Williamsport, as a paid intern in the Tax Office, effective September 4, 2001, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the rate of $8.00 per hour (no benefits).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
Q. The following persons as substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $10.50 per hour, effective August 27, 2001:
Bryan C. Baird 1842 Sweely Ave., Williamsport
Sheila M. Chaapel 716 Third Ave., Williamsport
R. 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
Jason B. Johnson 270 Carone Drive, Cogan Station
Ryan P. Swailes 1918 Rt. 87 Hwy., Montoursville
Carey A. Taddeo 1518 Whitman St., Williamsport
Kelly J. Vogel 1121 Market St., Apt. 1, Williamsport
Nichole R. Zook 241 Old Forge Hill Rd., Jersey Shore
Nancy A. Bullock 1023 Mulberry St., Williamsport
Suzanne A. Thompson P.O. Box 248, Pine Grove Mills
Secondary
Truly A. Walters 5316 Lycoming Mall Dr., Apt. #1, Montoursville
S. 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:
Shelley C. Bloom 2344 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
Dawn L. McCloskey 301½ S. Fairview St., Lock Haven
Roberta L. M. Morman 315 Mulberry, P.O. Box 1261, Williamsport
Lisa M. Riggle 301 S. Fairview St., Lock Haven
Tina A. Splain 2209 Boyd St., Williamsport
Dawn M. Staggert 347 Old Rte. 15, Cogan Station
Erin L. Hillegas 1673 Kaiser Hollow Rd., Montoursville
Kristen N. Miller 348 Woodland Ave., Williamsport
Charlotte A. Root 2012 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport
Kathryn E. Root 314 Wagner Rd., Jersey Shore
T. Danielle L. Sowers, 145 Upper Coleville Rd., Bellefonte, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, as a guidance counselor at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $39,812. Ms. Sowers holds a bachelor's degree from University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and a master's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Elementary School Counselor (replacing Al Madden, resigned).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
U. Lisa A. Zerbe, 114 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, to teach special education at Lose Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893. Ms. Zerbe holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped and Early Childhood (replacing Dennis Logan, transferred to the IST position at Lose replacing Nancy Bullock, retired).
V. Alice A. Pennix, 5203 William Mosby Dr., Centreville, VA 20121, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, or pending release of current employer, to teach health and physical education at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated if necessary, pending receipt of appropriate certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms. Pennix holds a bachelor's degree from Roanoke College (replacing Lynne Girardi, retired).
W. Karen D. Scampone, 55 Central Ave., Wellsboro, as a temporary professional employee, effective date pending release from her current employer, to teacher speech/special education at Round Hills Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $40,012, prorated if necessary, pending submission of all appropriate paperwork. Ms. Scampone holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and a master's degree from East Stroudsburg University and is certified in Speech and Language Impaired (replacing Diane Eck, transferred to new half-time position approved by the Board).
X.
Please consider electing 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: Kevin Mumbauer *** $1,625
Cheerleading
Coach: Lisa Gee $1,676
(replacing Heather L. Stafford, resigned)
Girls Tennis
Assistant Coach: Eric Frey $ 975
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Assistant Coach: Robert Kreger $1,520
*** Signifies Booster Club Funded Position (Recoverable Account)
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Appoint Paul P. Daniels, 151 Mountain View Road, Lewisburg (currently half-time Principal/Sheridan Elementary and half-time Assistant Principal/Stevens Elementary School, salary of $74,614), as half-time Principal/Sheridan Elementary School and half-time Principal/Lose Elementary School, at a base salary of $76,743, prorated, effective August 20, 2001. Mr. Daniels will be eligible for benefits as provided under the Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan.
B. Change classification for John A. Lowmiller from Head Custodian-Class III ($28,280 annually) to Head Custodian-Class IV ($28,980 annually) for the 2001-2002 school year (beginning July 1, 2001) only. This change is recommended due to increased responsibilities associated with performing water quality tests and sewage treatment plant operations and maintaining appropriate standards. The status of this position will be reviewed at the end of the 2001-2002 school year.
9.5 SALARY ADJUSTMENT
A. Dana M. Null, 650 East Guardlock Drive, Lock Haven, previously hired as a temporary professional employee, effective August 23, 2001, as an Instructional Support (IST) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming and Lycoming Valley Middle Schools, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, master's, $39,812, to be adjusted to a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, bachelor's, $36,693.
9.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES
Contract with Sentry Security, 241 Millers Lane, Williamsport, to provide security services on selected school buses, the WAHS parking lot, and special events as needed throughout the District during the 2001-2002 school term, at the rate of $12.75 per hour.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
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 8-0-1.
11. STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following items related to student/community activities:
11.1 Approve the filing of an application for participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, the Special Milk Program for split-session kindergarten, and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
11.2 Hemlock Girl Scout Council to use the multi-purpose room and/or cafeteria at the following elementary schools on the dates and times provided to hold an informational meeting on Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Council is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $165.00. Certificate of Insurance on file. Hemlock Girl Scout Council would also like to request that whenever a school building is used for regular meetings throughout the year those fees also be waived.
Hepburn Lycoming September 17, 2001 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Jackson September 19, 2001 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lose September 11, 2001 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Round Hills September 18, 2001 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sheridan September 12, 2001 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Stevens September 12, 2001 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following items related to
bids/contracts:
12.1* Award the 2001-02 fuel bids to Montour Oil Service Company as bid by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit/Pennsylvania Joint Purchasing Council at the following
fixed per-gallon prices:
Tank Transport Tank Wagon
#2 Fuel Oil .8145 .8985
On Road Low Sulphur Diesel (LSD) .8345 .9145
Add on for 60/40 LSD for the above .0250 .0250
89 Octane Unleaded ----- 1.19
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT'D:
12.2* Authorize the purchase of Texas Instrument Calculators in accordance with our specifications and recommended awards. All recommended awards 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.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District
Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2001.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
D&H DISTRIBUTING COMPANY INC., Harrisburg, PA $10,589.76
12.3 Authorize the Williamsport Area School District to provide Title I services at St. Boniface and St. Joseph’s Elementary Schools to children from Montoursville and South Williamsport at the rate of $1,091 per child as per the intradistrict agreements.
12.4 Approve a contract funded through Title I for the 2001-02 school year with STEP/Lycoming-Clinton Head Start in the amount of $224,500 to provide an Early Literacy Kindergarten Extension Program according to the terms of the agreement. The time the eligible students spend in this program (average one-half day per week) will not be included in the district's Weighted Average Daily Membership (WADM) as reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The program will be monitored under the regulations established for Head Start.
The motion carried 8-0-1.
TAX ITEMS - None
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman commented on the District's Fall Sports Schedule. He encouraged the community to attend. The first football game is at home against Berwick on August 31, 2001.
The sports schedule is also on the District's Web Site.
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 Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Vollman and carried the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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James A. Dugan, Secretary Pro Tempore