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, October 2, 2001, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Kelly R. Pedersen, David B. Stone, Jr.,
James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Shirley L. Canada.
INVOCATION – Mr. James E. Temple provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Erin Cowell and Melissa Janson
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. On display in the DSC gallery during October is "Art from the Fair."
B. Calendar of Events:
October 4 Lose Community Meeting--6:30 pm
October 8 Multicultural Concerns Committee Meeting--12:00 pm
October 11 Employment Steering Committee Meeting--4:30 pm
October 12 District-Wide Inservice Day
October 15 District-Wide Inservice Day (Performance Standards Consortium)
October 16 WASD School Board Reception for Retirees--7:00 pm
October 16 WASD School Board Meeting--8:00 pm
October 17 Site-Based Management Coordinating Council Meeting--4:30 pm
October 18 ETAC/ATAC Meeting--6:30 pm
October 22 Alternative Education Committee Meeting--4:00 pm
October 22 Lose Community Meeting at Cochran--6:30 pm
October 23 Parent Group/Boosters Meeting--6:30 pm
October 25 Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee Meeting--2:00 pm
October 25 Multicultural Concerns Mentors Training--6:30 pm
November 1 Lose Community Meeting--6:30 pm
November 5 Multicultural Concerns Committee Meeting--12:00 pm
November 6 WASD School Board Meeting--8:00 pm
C. October 1, 2001, Enrollment
D. Alternative Education – Blood Drive
BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Kyle Schappell, a third grade student at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for having his artwork selected for display in the Crayola Dream-Makers Northeast Regional Exhibit. After the exhibition has concluded, Kyle’s work will be exhibited as part of the Binney & Smith corporate art collection on display on the walls of the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
B. Congratulations to Michaela Shultz, currently a sixth grader at Roosevelt Middle School, for the acceptance and publication of her poem in the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans, 2001 Edition . The Board also commends her teacher, Elaine Harvey, who instructed her as a fifth grade student at Lose Elementary School. Elaine provided the necessary guidance and encouragement for submission of Michaela's poem.
C. E-Commerce Summer Camp—Presentation by Ted Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education; Maryann Wright or Tom Woodson from the Pennsylvania College of Technology; Don Weiskopf, Williamsport Area High School teacher; and Tim McMahon, Williamsport Area High School student.
D. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area School District career and technical administration, staff, and students for being recognized as an outstanding program in Pennsylvania by another very prestigious Pennsylvania school district. On October 19, 2001, the State College Area School District career and technical teachers and their director, Dr. Carolyn Foust, will visit our facilities to learn more about our model of career/technical programming. The 25 teachers and their director believe that many of our practices could serve as a model as they restructure their program.
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve items E. F. and G. relating to athletics.
E. Approve the WASD Athletic Coaches Evaluation Process.
F. Approve the WASD Assistant Athletic Coaches Evaluation Process.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
The motion carried 8-0.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Harris reported that the Site Based Committee met and is finishing the evaluation process for the Jackson Elementary School.
Mrs. Markle reported that the PSBA Summer Workshop will be held in Lancaster beginning June 27, 2002 through June 29, 2002.
Mrs. Markle also reported that House Bill # 1733 was approved by the House Education Committee and now moves to the full House. This bill would move funding from local districts to the State.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Testing Committee met and talked about the lack of timeliness of test results from the State.
Mr. Stone reported that the Multicultural Committee will be receiving training.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following items related to construction projects:
A. Approve change orders SHS-4 and SHS-5 to the contract with Gooding, Simpson & Mackes, Inc., Roof Contractor - WAHS, increasing the contract by $9,153.34 follows:
Original Contract $1,531,060.00
Previous Additions 60,660.00
SHS-4 5,250.00
SHS-5 3,903.34
Adjusted Contract Total $1,600,873.34
B. Approve change order E-3 to the contract with Cipriani Electric, Electrical Contractor - Cochran Project, increasing the contract by $534.00 as follows:
Original Contract $963,700.00
Previous Additions 1,195.00
E-3 534.00
Adjusted Contract Total $965,429.00
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report for August 2001
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,256,212.12
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 238,138.44
General Fund – Restricted (State) 5,997.56
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 5,609.78
Food Service Fund 20,375.76
Data Processing Fund 3,966.16
Maintenance Fund 32,915.38
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 3,140.14
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 27,474.03
Student Activities .00 TOTAL $2,593,829.37
B. Payroll Report for September 2001
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,469,806.05
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 160,068.19
General Fund – Restricted (State) 8,369.71
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 27,169.72
Food Service Fund 41,255.00
Data Processing Fund 3,966.16
Maintenance Fund 34,069.86
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 4,091.00
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 25,811.13
Student Activities .00 TOTAL $2,774,606.82
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 10/02/01 in the amount of $906,952.74, 10/02/01A in the amount of $44,155.80, 10/02/01B in the amount of $257,963.80 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 10/02/01, 10/02/01A, and 10/02/01B.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Approve Jackie Thompson for up to 50 hours of consulting time during the 2001-2002 school year to assist in the development of the Accelerated Reader Program in the Cochran Elementary School. The consulting will be at the rate of $21 per hour. Funding is provided through the Read to Succeed Grant.
8.2* Approve Scott Shuler: Arts Consultant for the Connecticut Dept of Education and a member of the team who wrote the National Arts Standards to present inservice on October 15, 2001. Scott will talk about the development of the standards and why they need to be at the core of every music/art department’s offerings. He will offer practical strategies to successfully implement the Standards. Approximate cost will be $2,150, which includes clinician fee, travel, lodging and expenses and will be paid through string # 101 2270-0-00-330-17 323. Some expenses may be reimbursed to the District by PMEA District 8.
8.3* Approve Rhonda Taggart; Executive Director of the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education, graphic artist and a principal writer/designer of many of the NAMM advocacy materials to present inservice on October 15, 2001. Rhonda will cover the importance of assessment and offer practical examples for developing an assessment strategy that supports your curriculum without bogging you down in paperwork. Approximate cost will be $850, which includes clinician fee, travel, lodging and expenses and will be paid through string # 101-2270-0-00-330-17 323. Some expenses may be reimbursed to the District by PMEA District 8.
8.4* Approve Cochran Elementary School to participate in parent training, " Mother Goose Asks Why," provided through the Lycoming County Literacy Council. The cost for the 4-week training is $100 per participant (includes training and materials). Funding is provided through the Read to Succeed grant.
8.5* Approve up to 24 teachers (grade level teams of 4 teachers for each grade level, K-5- names to be presented at a later date) for up to two days of science curriculum development to be scheduled in half-day blocks from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. on selected days in October and November. Science curriculum development will be paid for through Title II funds. (String # 142-2270-1-00-072-11). Compensation will be at the rate of $85 per day.
8.6* Approve the Williamsport City Bus Service to provide transportation for students who attend the Roosevelt Title I Extended Day Program and need this service. The cost will be $.35 per pass. All costs are funded under Title I.
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 except item 9.5A:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS - Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Christopher M. Swartwood, regular part-time school bus driver, for personal reasons, effective August 27, 2001.
B. Please revise the retirement/termination date for Dee A. Goertz to September 24, 2001, and authorize the administration to approve a leave of absence (without pay) as may be required by PSERS for eligible employee (retiree). This notice is necessary for Ms. Goertz' eligibility for retirement classification.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Judith I. Mace, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, leave of absence without pay, effective September 10, 2001, through September 13, 2001.
Ms. Mace's leave is for the purpose of caring for the medical needs of a family member and is at the discretion of the School Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
B. Fayellen M. Fountain, general food service worker at the high school, leave of absence without pay, effective September 17, 2001, through September 21, 2001.
Mrs. Fountain's leave is for the purpose of caring for the medical needs of a family member and is at the discretion of the School Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. 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:
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
BAND
Williamsport Area High School
Stage Band Directors Donald J. Fisher $ 585
Dale A. Orris $ 585
Concert Band Director Paul H. Kellerman $1,625
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
A. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2001-2002 school year cont’d:
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
BAND
Middle Schools
Director (Lycoming Valley) Donald J. Fisher $ 975
Director (Curtin) Todd L. Kendall $ 975
Director (Roosevelt) Dale A. Orris $ 975
Elementary Schools
Director (1 school/Sheridan) Todd L. Kendall $ 325
Director (1 school/Lose) Dale A. Orris $ 325
Director (2 sch./H-L & Rd. Hills) William P. Kellerman $ 611
Director (3 sch./Co., Stev., & Jack.) Judith B. Shellenberger $ 975
CHORAL
Williamsport Area High School
Director Paul H. McPhail, Jr. $1,625
Director Kent C. Weaver $1,625
Cherry, White and Blue Marisa Sorrentino $ 406
Kent C. Weaver $ 650
Paul H. McPhail, Jr. $ 569
Middle Schools
Director (Curtin) Marisa Sorrentino $ 760
Director (Curtin) Jean L. Hormell $ 975
Director (Roosevelt) Renee Gabel $ 975
Director (Roosevelt (½ year) Peggy A. Bross $ 488
Director (Lyco Val. & Roosevelt) Patricia L. Huffman $ 975
Director (Lycoming Valley) Douglas S. Gordon $ 975
Elementary Schools
Director (1 school/Lose) Michelle L. Hinkal $ 279
Director (1 school/Stevens) Deborah A. Lax $ 325
Director (1 school/Rd. Hills) Jean L. Hormell $ 325
Director (1 school/Hep.-Lyc.) Sharon E. Freed $ 325
Director (1 school/Jackson) Kay E. Fisher $ 325
Director (2 sch./Coch. & Sher.) Beverly W. Schmidt $ 650
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
A. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2001-2002 school year cont'd:
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
ORCHESTRA
Williamsport Area High School
Director Walter J. Straiton $1,625
Middle Schools
Director (Lycoming Valley) James A. Bertrand $ 975
Director (Roosevelt) Kathleen O. Mondell $ 975
Director (Curtin) Jeffrey R. Judd $ 975
Elementary Schools
Director (2 sch./H-L & Rd. Hills) James A. Bertrand $ 650
Director (3 sch./Co., Sher. & Lose) Jeffrey R. Judd $ 975
Director (2 sch./Jackson & Stevens) Kathleen O. Mondell $ 650
B. The following person to the position 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:
WAHS Position Teacher Stipend
Color Guard Assistant Lisa Sullivan $ 811
(replacing previously approved Jamie L. Umpstead)
C. The following Stevens Elementary teachers to share the position of Coordinator for the Accelerated Reader Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2001-2002 school term, at a total annual stipend of $400, funded through Title I:
Paul V. Bower 75 Maple St., Williamsport $200
Jean E. Nolan 555 Kane St., S. Williamsport $200
D. Barbara C. McNerney, 918 Second St., Williamsport, Kindergarten teacher at Stevens Elementary School, as the Coordinator of Volunteers for the Kindergarten Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2001-2002 school term, at a total annual stipend of $400, funded through Title I.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
E. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Curtin Middle School, from September 19, 2001, through May 31, 2002. The program will provide four days per week of homework support. The program will require six teaching positions for up to 2½ hours per week; teachers will be paid $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs:
Charles F. (Chad) Greevy IV 1518 Penn St., Williamsport
Michael A. Haines 343 Eldred St., Williamsport
Tiffani A. Ault R.R. 1, Box 370-2, Jersey Shore
David C. Fink 2218 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport
Stephanie J. Wolfanger 592 Shadle Rd., Jersey Shore
Billie J. Nogle 160 Sunset Rd., Muncy
F. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program for Roosevelt Middle School. The program will function for 45 minutes per day for 108 days to provide homework support and literacy instruction to students. The program will require six teaching positions; teachers will be paid $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Carol K. DeSilva 207 Feigles Rd., Muncy
Michelle L. Keiser 1026 Mulberry St., Williamsport
Jeffrey E. Ohnmeiss R.R. 5, 1000 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport
Tim M. Tyson 819 Second St., Williamsport
Crissy M. Walker 128 S. Main St., Jersey Shore
Rebecca K. Ward 110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore
G. Elaine M. Harvey, 2516 E. Hills Dr., Williamsport, as the teacher for the Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Sheridan Elementary School, from September 19, 2001, through May 31, at the rate of $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
H. Deborah E. Briel, 582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station, as the aide for the Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Sheridan Elementary School, from September 19, 2001, through May 31, at her regular contract rate plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
I. The following persons as substitute teachers for the Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Sheridan Elementary School, from September 19, 2001, through May 31, at the rate of $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Shirley K. Bittenbender 1625 Richards Ave., Williamsport
Nancy E. McCarty 2221 Wheatland Ave., Williamsport
Linda P. Woodling 235 Myers Rd., Allenwood
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
J. The following persons as non-certificated substitute teachers with receipt of an emergency permit, 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 during the 2001-2002 school year, effective October 2, 2001:
Louis A. Cupiccia 1075 St. Davids Rd., Williamsport (eff. 09/25/01)
William H. Andrus 617 Cemetery St., Williamsport
William A. Belt 942½ Elizabeth St., Williamsport
James D. Brink 193 Factory St., Picture Rocks
Anne L. Crowell 832 Race St., Williamsport
Elizabeth R. Fronk 2525 Grand St., Williamsport
Daniel C. Glamp 1507 Mt. Carmel St., Williamsport
Muriel L. Hykes 121 Florence Dr., Cogan Station
Bernard Katz 2529 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
Lynne H. Koskie 988 Lockcuff Rd., Williamsport
Kristen N. Pulizzi 348 Woodland Ave., Williamsport
Steven T. Moyer 855 W. Fourth St., Apt. 1, Williamsport
Jason L. Paulhamus 3459 W. Rt. 973 Hwy., Cogan Station
Eleonora Shugol 900 Walnut St., Montoursville
Christopher W. Smith 1236 Vallamont Dr., N.W., Williamsport
Mary D. Sumpter 416 Brentwood Dr., Cogan Station
Maureen M. Wade 693 S. Shaffer Hill, Cogan Station
K. 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:
Karen K. Horn 42 Fisher Rd., Cogan Station
L. The following substitute teachers, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Secondary
Terry U. Nickles 1589 Old Lairdsville Rd., Muncy (eff. 09/25/01)
K-12
Margaret P. Redka 820 Louisa St., Williamsport
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A. Christopher D. Heim, 823 Hepburn St., Apt. N5, Williamsport, from a regular part-time school bus driver to an instructional support aide (math; 185 day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $12,613, prorated ($9.74 per hour), effective September 10, 2001 (replacing Judith Rook, retired).
B. Linda F. Beck, 3517 Daugherty's Run Rd., Linden, from a general food service worker (4½ hours daily) to a general food service worker (7 hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $9.24 per hour, effective October 3, 2001 (replacing Sandra Lockcuff, resigned).
C. Claudette Signor, 2629 West Fourth St., Williamsport, from a general food service worker (3 hours daily) to a general food service worker (4½ hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective October 3, 2001 (replacing Kathryn White, resigned).
D. Georgianna M. Bower, 210 Harvest Moon Park, Linden, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective October 3, 2001 (replacing Fayellen Fountain, transferred).
E. Sharan L. White, 31 Harvest Moon Park, Linden, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective October 3, 2001 (replacing Carol Bennett, transferred).
F. James F. Kreider, 645 Lawshe Run Rd., Trout Run, from substitute school bus driver to regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee), at the salary rate of $12.57 per hour, effective September 6, 2001 (replacing Christopher Swartwood, resigned).
G. Sheila M. Thomas (Chaapel), 716 Third Ave., Williamsport, from substitute school bus driver to regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee), at the salary rate of $12.57 per hour, effective September 26, 2001 (replacing Christopher Heim, transferred).
H. Angela D. Wright, 703 Market St., Williamsport, from substitute school bus driver to regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee), at the salary rate of $12.57 per hour, effective September 26, 2001 (replacing Jason Reed, transferred to position vacated by Robert McQuillen serving as temporary dispatcher).
9.5 OTHER
A. Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to adjust the base salary for Sean E. McCann (Athletic Director) for the 2001-2002 school year to $49,867, effective July 1, 2001. Mr. McCann will continue to be eligible for all benefits as provided under the Act 93 Compensation Plan.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
B. Approve contract with Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, P.O. Box 213, Lewisburg, to provide services as Special Education Supervisor for the Williamsport Area School District for up to 2 ½ days per week during the period of October 8, 2001, through January 31, 2002, at the rate of $311.00 per day for each day services are provided plus mileage and other expenses as approved by the Williamsport Area School District. (Services provided during Gina MacFalls' absence due to childbirth and maternity.)
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, 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.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following items related to student/community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Ten (10) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during October 2001. The students will be participating in a state-wide competition for mousetrap racers. Participating students will have no more than five absences of any type by the date of the trip, will have no suspensions from school for any reason, and no bus disciplinary record. The high school van will be utilized for transportation. One substitute will be required for the day.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
B. Approximately 48 members of the Williamsport Area High School Drama Club members, accompanied by 2 District chaperones and 5 tour company chaperones, to travel to New York City for three (3) days during December 2001 (1 school day and 2 weekend days). The students will have the opportunity to tour various historical sites, and to perform with and observe professional actors. Students will have no more than five (5) absences for any type by the date of the trip, will not have been suspended from school for any reason, and will have no bus disciplinary record.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. As this is an optional trip, all costs will be paid by the students. One substitute will be required for one day.
C. Four (4) autistic support students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and 3 other adults, to travel to Styers Farm (Muncy) during October 2001. The students will learn about the growth of pumpkins and will take a farm and animal tour. There will be no exclusions for this trip. Transportation will be provided by an aide in her personal van. The trip will be funded by the Cochran School Association.
D. Twenty-three (23) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and parent volunteers, to travel to Wegman’s during October 2001. The trip is a part of the consumer education unit. Students on out-of-school suspension will be unable to participate. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from Wegman’s.
E. Twenty-three (23) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and a parent volunteer, to travel to Wegman’s during October 2001. The trip is a part of the consumer education unit. Students who have received more than 3 pink slips since the beginning of the year will be unable to participate. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from Wegman’s.
F. Twenty-three (23) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by two teachers and a parent volunteer, to travel to Wegman’s during October 2001. The trip is a part of the consumer education unit. Students who have received more than 3 pink slips since the beginning of the year will be unable to participate. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from Wegman’s.
G. Approximately 145 sixth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by all sixth grade teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County Historical Museum during December 2001. The students will visits in groups over a two-day period. The trip is a culminating activity for their Lycoming County unit. Students having been sent to IRC or given in-school or out-of-school suspension will be unable to participate. District transportation is requested. Costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
H. Four (4) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Bloomsburg University during November 2001 to participate in a math contest. Students eligible to attend this field trip will have no suspension record, will have no more than 3 unexcused absences, will be passing all coursework, and will have no bus disciplinary infractions as of the date of the field trip. The students will be transported by their teacher. A registration fee of $30 will be funded through string #101-1100-3-26-156-21-813. One ½ day substitute will be required.
I. Forty (40) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Strolling Strings, accompanied by their director and chaperones, to travel to Hershey, during September 2001, to perform at an event being held to benefit the American Red Cross’ World Trade Center relief. Students eligible to attend this field trip will have no suspension record, will have no more than 3 unexcused absences, will be passing all coursework, and will have no bus disciplinary infractions as of the date of the field trip. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. There will be no cost to the District.
J. Approximately 177 eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and chaperones, to travel to Penn College during October 2001 to attend Fall Career Day. Any students who have returned completed permission slips to school by the designated time, filled out the interest questionnaire, and have no incidents causing them to be send to IRC or given in-school or out-of-school suspension are eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. The Roosevelt PTO will pay all costs.
K. Seventy-four (74) first grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and six parent volunteers, to travel to the Terry Wild Photo Studio to learn about the life cycle of the pumpkin plant. In order to be eligible to participate, students will have no suspensions prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn PTO.
11.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Williamsport Pop Warner Cheerleaders to use the gymnasium at Jackson Elementary School, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday beginning on September 26, through November 1, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to hold practices. Williamsport Pop Warner is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $425.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B. Williamsport Pop Warner Cheerleaders to use the gymnasium at Lose Elementary School, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday beginning on September 26, through October 11, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to hold practices. Williamsport Pop Warner is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $200.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following bids/contracts items:
12.1* Authorize the WASD to accept the PA Title I Parent Involvement Grant for St. Boniface Elementary School. The amount of the grant is $500 and will be used to support Title I parent training through the Mother Goose Asks Why program. The program is sponsored through the Lycoming County Literacy Council. The four training sessions for the parents will be held in October. Mrs. Marcia McCann, Title I Reading Specialist assigned to St. Boniface, is co-author of the grant.
12.2* Approve the attached agreement with YMCA Child Care Services for childcare during Title I Parent Training Workshops during the 2001-02 school year. All costs will be paid by Title I.
12.3* Approve the agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the YMCA Child Care Services School-Age Child Care Program for the 2001-2002 school year.
12.4 Authorize an agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and Lycoming College to detail conditions under which a high school student may be accepted for participation in college-level courses.
12.5* Authorize a change order to the contract with ESCO, Inc., Video and Lock Security Contract, increasing the contract by $3,632.99 as follows:
Original Contract $62,165.00
Previous Additions 3,685.00
Current Change Order 4,542.88
Adjusted Contract Total $70,392.88
12.6* Approve a contract with Tiger Natural Gas to purchase transport natural gas for the Williamsport Area High School for the period of September 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002 at a cost of $4.7729/MMBtu as per a bid by the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council.
12.7* Authorize the purchase of three Elcotel phones for $3,752.00 for TEL Associates, 1306 Mine Street, Old Forge, PA. These phones would replace the current Verizon phones at the Williamsport Area High School.
Currently we pay $64.95 a month on one phone. With the purchase of our
own phones, we would still pay Verizon approximately $20.00 a month for
each phone line and a one time $75.00 processing fee for all phones. The
breakeven point would be approximately 1 ½ years. Williamsport Area School District would generate approximately $3,300.00 in revenue a year after the
breakeven point. General Fund 101-2620-3-26-375-74 752
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.8* Award a contract to the following for coal in accordance with their bid submitted. This bid was received at 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2001. Eight bids were mailed to various coal companies, only one bid was received.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Pickelner Coal Company, Williamsport, PA to furnish and deliver rice/buckwheat coal from now until June 30, 2002 in accordance with our specifications and their bid of $87.45/per ton. Last year's coal price was $85.75/per ton.
12.9* Award a contract with ADT Security Services, Inc. to move cameras and equipment from the DSC and install them at the Woodward Township Elementary School and also furnish and install additional security equipment at the same location at a cost of $5,798 according to their proposal of 9/27/01 and pending verification of state contract pricing.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following tax items:
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries:
13.2* Approve the annual contract with Mega Software Services, Inc. for software maintenance service for the tax office at a cost of $5,988.00 (unchanged from last year).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Markle thanked Michelle English and Cindy Mahoney for their efforts getting the recent photo coverage in the Sun Gazette concerning our student’s efforts in acknowledging the September 11 th disaster.
Mr. Zimmerman and Mrs. Harris provided an update of recent upcoming athletic events.
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. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary