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, November 6, 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, Susan A. Mahaffey (appointed this meeting) Pamela J. Markle, David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman,
Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
SEE ITEM 5.2A
INVOCATION – Mr. Dale Vollman provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to
approve the Regular Meetings of June 5 and 19, 2001 and July 17, 2001, that the reading of the
minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 9-0.
Student Representatives’ Report – Erin Cowell
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. 2001 Summer School Reports—Questions may be directed to Jackie Thomas, Assistant Superintendent
B. Report on 2000-01 New Standards Reference Exam Results—Mrs. Jackie Thomas
C. Calendar of Events:
November 6-9 Kindergarten Parent Conferences
November 8-9 Grades 1-5 Parent Conferences
November 8 Employment Steering Committee Meeting--4:30 pm
November 12-16 American Education Week
November 15 ETAC/ATAC Meeting--6:30 pm
November 15 Lycoming Valley 7th grade Back-to-School Night --7:00 pm
November 15 Lycoming Valley 8th grade Parent Conferences--7:00 pm
November 18 Cochran Dedication
November 19 Alternative Education Committee Meeting--4:00 pm
November 20 WASD School Board Meeting--8:00 pm
November 21 Inservice Day for all schools except WAHS
November 22-26 Thanksgiving Holiday
November 29 Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee Meeting-- 2:00 pm
November 29 Multicultural Concerns Mentors Training--6:30 pm
December 4 WASD School Board meeting--8:00 pm
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
D. On display in the DSC gallery during November is "From Many Hands" Faculty/Staff Exhibit.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Approved at the beginning of the meeting: Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to appoint Susan A. Mahaffey, 389 Youngs Road, Linden to fill the remaining term for the school board director position vacated by Kelly Pedersen. This appointment will expire on December 2, 2003, when the position will be assumed by the winner of the municipal election.
President Stone, introduced the Honorable Dudley N. Anderson who administered the oath of office to Mrs. Mahaffey.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
B. Congratulations to Tom Kelchner, recipient of the 2001 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. Tom is one of four Pennsylvania teachers to receive the Milken Award, which includes a $25,000 check, and an all expense paid conference attendance at the Milken National Education Conference in Los Angeles.
C. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area School District for receiving the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Region Technology Achievement Award for 2001. Mr. Eric Gee, Director of Instructional Media/Technology, is commended for his outstanding award submission application.
D. Congratulations to Sarah Brubaker and Kathryn Somers for being named as recipients of the coveted NCTE Achievement Award in Writing by the National Council of Teachers of English. They will recommend that these students be offered college scholarships to the universities of their choice. Nominated for the program for Lawrence Bassett, WAHS English teacher, Brubaker and Somers were chosen from over 2,000 juniors entered last year by schools nationwide. Robert McDonald, Department Chair for English, and Richard Coulter, Department Chair for Music and Gifted Education, are to be commended for their leadership effort.
E. Congratulations to the following National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists:
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
F. Congratulations to the following National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students:
G. Congratulations to the following graduates of the 2001 Governor’s School program:
H. Congratulations to the teachers and administration of Jackson, Sheridan and Stevens! We appreciate their willingness to host visitations so that other educators can gain knowledge about the literacy framework being implemented in their classrooms. Thirty-seven teachers and administrators from the Title I Big Cities Consortium have requested the opportunity to visit the schools and learn about Williamsport's Literacy Program.
I. The Williamsport Area School District would like to thank the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the lighting instruments for our high school auditorium and black box theater.
J. Congratulations to the Alternative Education students and Mr. Scott McNeill on the October 24, 2001, Bloodmobile. It was a huge success featuring the most people registering, the most first-time donors, and the most pints of blood collected at one of the Alternative Education sponsored events.
K. Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to authorize the advertisement of a public hearing to consider the possible closing of the Charles Lose Elementary School. The hearing will be held at the Lose Elementary School on November 27, 2001, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The motion carried 9-0.
L. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area High School’s junior and senior classes, and to their advisors Tom Bauman (junior class) and Steve Wiser (senior class) for their efforts to bring assistance in the form of food, clothing, and toys to the neediest in the community.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
M. Congratulations to Richard Poole, boys soccer coach, for being named Susquehanna Valley League Coach of the Year by his peers.
N. Districts' Improvement Planning Process
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle reported that she attended the School Leadership Conference. The conference had a legislative policy meeting in which possible platform items were discussed. One of the major discussions was creating a level playing field for school districts and charter schools. This item was ultimately voted down because the majority in attendance felt that cluster certifications are not in the best interest of students.
President Stone reported that Fred Holland, Chuck Peterson and he, had a second meeting with Ted Lyons, Mike Wiley and Lou Hunsinger concerning the Cochran ball field. He indicated that the parties had an amicable meeting and came to an understanding that the solicitors are reducing to paper.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following items related to construction projects:
A. Authorize change orders G-20 through G-21 to the contract with Lobar, Inc., general contractor Cochran Project, increasing the contract by $2,655.00 as follows:
Original Contract $4,564,600.00
Previous Additions 67,638.33
Previous Deductions 3,246.02
G-20 0.00
G-21 2,655.00
Adjusted Contract Total $4,631,647.31
B. Approve change order E-4 and E-5 to the contract with Cipriani Electric, Electrical Contractor - Cochran Project, increasing the contract by $4,161.24 as follows:
Original Contract $963,700.00
Previous Additions 1,729.00
E-4 955.00
E-5 3,206.24
Adjusted Contract Total $969,590.24
C. Approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the contract with Turnkey Construction, Inc. Electrical Contractor - Vocational Project.
Construction Projects Cont’d:
D. Approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the contract with Lobar, Inc., General Contractor - Cochran Project.
E. Approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the contract with W. G. Tomko & Sons, Plumbing Contractor - Cochran Project.
F. Approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the contract with W. G. Tomko & Sons, HVAC Contractor - Cochran Project.
G. Approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the contract with Cipriani Electric, Electrical Contractor - Cochran Project.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following financial items:
6.1* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 11/06/01 in the amount of $1,254,502.87, 11/06/01A in the amount of $173,649.29, 11/06/01B in the amount of $62,440.53, 11/06/01C in the amount of $213,046.97 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 11/06/01, 11/06/01A, 11/06/01B and 11/06/01C.
6.2 The following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,507,235.61
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 162,260.76
General Fund – Restricted (State) 11,308.92
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 35,070.90
Food Service Fund 70,023.55
Data Processing Fund 5,805.23
Maintenance Fund 35,619.53
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 3,930.74
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 25,591.62
Student Activities 0.00 TOTAL $2,856,846.86
FINANCE REPORT CONT'D:
6.3 Authorize the donation of unused and unneeded furniture and equipment to Food for the Poor. Most of this furniture and equipment is from the Cochran Elementary School and is currently contained in storage trailers at Cochran.
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 the following book titles for Title I instruction:
BMI Educational Services
Amazing But True Sports Stories; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Chicken
Soup for the Preteen Soul; Dirt Bike Racer; Escape From Slavery; Extreme
Sports Almanac; 500 Hilarious Knock Knock Jokes; Jackie Joyner-Kersee-Superwoman; Kobe Bryant Story; Loch; Make Four Million By Next Thursday; Michael Jordan; Moves Make the Man; 1000 Jokes for Kids of All Ages; 1000 More Jokes for Kids; Place Called Ugly; Return of the Homeroom Kid; Scary Stories 3; Sixth Grade Secrets; Tales of Ancient Egypt; Tarantula in My Purse; Terror at the Zoo; There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom; Who Put That Hair in My Toothbrush; WNBA Stars of Women’s Basketball; Author’s Camp-Out; Boy, A Dog and a Frog; Good Dog, Carl; Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul III
8.2* Approve participation in the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers Scholastic Art Competition for 2002. The program will include art from WAHS and all three middle schools. Participation fee is $65.00 per school budgeted in #101-3219-0-00-045-15 813.
8.3* Approve a contract with the Radisson Hotel in Williamsport for the Thursday, May 23, 2002 Williamsport Area High School Life Skills Volunteer Program Awards Breakfast. The cost will be $5.95 per breakfast plus 18% gratuity for approximately 150 people. Funds are budgeted in string #101-1241-3-26-200-04 635.
8.4* Approve Dr. Greenburg of the Capital Area Head Start bureau and Dr. Domitrovich of the Penn State Prevention Research Center to work with Williamsport Area School District kindergarten teachers who volunteer to participate during non-school time to evaluate the preschool version of the PATHS curriculum delivered during the 2000-01 school year. In addition, with parent permission, Head Start would observe individual identified students from their FY01 program in the FY02 kindergarten classes as each works and plays with other children. All participation is confidential and voluntary for parents, their children, and teachers. With parent permission the district will confidentially help the Head Start program locate students registered in the district’s kindergarten classes. The findings will be valuable to the district as an outside assessment of the preschool PATHS program.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.5* Approve Gabriel Campana, fifth grade teacher at Stevens Elementary School, to conduct a quantitative research study concerning the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) program currently implemented in Jackson and Cochran Elementary Schools as part of their social studies curriculum. The research will involve teachers at Jackson and Cochran filling out questionnaires pre and post-PATHS instruction in their classrooms. This will be a voluntary activity. The research will require observations of PATHS instruction in classrooms at Jackson and Cochran which will either be accomplished using his four professional development days or through application for a sabbatical leave for the purposes of study. Mr. Campana has also asked for permission to have a conversation with students in his class about the kinds of questions he might ask teachers in the questionnaire he develops. The findings will be valuable to the district as an outside assessment of the PATHS program.
8.6* Retroactively approve a $200 honorarium to Dr. Sally Lima of State College for an inservice presentation, "Math Across the Curriculum," at Curtin Middle School on Friday, October 12, 2001. Budgeted in string # 101-2270-0-00-330-17 323.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following personnel items:
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - None
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Ardis J. P. Mason, 4708 Fort Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24502, as a temporary professional employee, effective November 27, 2001, to teach special education (learning support) at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $40,012, prorated, plus eligible benefits as provided under the terms of the agreement between the District and the WEA. Ms. Mason holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and a master's degree from Lynchburg College and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (new position approved by the Board effective during the 2001-2002 school year).
Also to pay Ms. Mason at the substitute rate ($85.00 per day) for days she spends on site during the transition period.
PERSONNEL REPORT CONT'D:
B. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2000-2001 school year, at the stipends established 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:
Williamsport Area High School
Billtown Banner Editorial Advisor Martha B. Huddy $2,600
Cherry & White Editorial Advisor Lawrence F. Bassett $2,600
Class of 2002 Advisor Steven R. Wiser $ 650
Class of 2003 Advisor Thomas H. Bauman $ 650
Class of 2004 Advisor Susan E. Clark-McGehean $ 507
Future Homemakers of America
Advisor Kathy A. McQuown $ 559 LaMemoire Editorial Advisor Michael A. Murafka $2,444
National Honor Society Advisor Janine W. Randall $ 650
Publications Business Advisor Jennifer A. Robertson $2,794
Student Government Association
Advisor Jennifer C. Yeager $1,300
Student Voice Advisor Susan C. Andresen $ 975
Drama Club and Commencement
Speaker Advisors Susan C. Andresen $ 244
Marie E. Fox $ 731
Middle School AV Coordinators
Curtin Peggy A. Bross $ 650
Lycoming Valley Suzanne L. Straka $ 650
Roosevelt Ronald E. Sahm $ 650
Middle School Student Council Advisors
Curtin Tiffani A. Ault $ 610 Lycoming Valley James E. Donnell $ 619
Lycoming Valley James E. Donnell $ 650
Roosevelt Tracey L. Graff $ 203
Roosevelt Sheri A. Ruffing $ 203
Roosevelt Michelle L. Walker $ 203
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
B. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2000-2001 school year, at the stipends established cont'd:
Elementary School Patrol Advisors
Cochran John A. Mapes $ 455
Hepburn-Lycoming John W. Guild $ 455
Jackson Susan L. Suehr $ 455
Lose Julie A. Campbell $ 455
Round Hills Mary Ann Vance $ 455
Sheridan Brenda C. Watkins $ 355
Stevens Kathy L. LaLota $ 455
C. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Jackson Elementary School, from October 30, 2001, through May 16, 2002, for up to three hours per week. The program will require up to three (increased from two) teaching positions; teachers will be paid $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Marcia A. Bruno 1506 Overbrook Rd., Williamsport
Susan L. Suehr 158 West Village Drive, S. Williamsport
Susan R. Ulmer 14016 W. Rte. 973 Highway, Jersey Shore
D. Lori Reitmeyer, 126 Grininger Rd., Williamsport, as a ½ hour Breakfast Monitor at Stevens Elementary School at the rate of $9.00 per hour, effective October 25, 2001. This position is in addition to her current aide position at Stevens Elementary School (replacing Paula Myers, resigned).
E. Larry J. Steinruck, 1401 High St., Williamsport, as a substitute computer specialist, at the rate of $10.50 per hour, effective October 24, 2001. Once he has worked ten days, his rate will go to the starting level for the position, which is $13.86 per hour.
F. 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:
Lori A. Beiter 1139 Avalon Parkway, Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
G. 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:
Maria T. Brown 1321 Elmira St., Williamsport (eff. 10/30/01)
Eric B. McCabe #23, 280 Mt. Equity Rd., Pennsdale (eff. 10/24/01)
Virginia H. Gossner 35 Woodbryn Dr., Williamsport (eff. 11/05/01)
Leon J. Pollom 198 Dogwood Lane, Williamsport
H. 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
Heather L. Hanes 500 Sixth Ave., Williamsport (effective 10/23/01)
Rodney L. Shrawder R.R. 3, Box 169A4, Watsontown (effective 11/07/01)
Emmanuel Tsikitas 308 E. 7th Ave., S. Williamsport (effective 10/22/01)
K-12
Richard L. Houtz, Sr. 431 High St., West Milton 17886
I. 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:
Mary L. Troutman 1005 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport
J. Tina A. McElroy, 117 Mechanic St., Muncy, as a substitute school bus driver (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $10.75 per hour, effective November 12, 2001.
K. 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.
Williamsport Area High School
Boys Basketball
Head Coach:
J. Michael Bailey $6,500
Varsity Assistants:
Matthew L. Johnson $3,250
Ninth Grade Coaches:
Ronald E. Diemer $2,600
Vacant $ ---
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
K.
Elect the following coaches at the respective schools for the 2001-2002 school
year cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Girls Basketball
Head Coach:
Alice A. Pennix $6,500
Assistant Coach:
Vacant $ ---
Wrestling
Head Coach:
John F. Eck $6,500
Assistant Coach:
Marco D. Newman $3,250
Anthony M. Lorson $3,250
Ninth Grade Coach:
Ben H. Laurenson $2,600
Lead Assistant Coaches:
David A. Becker $2,275
Brian J. Nasdeo $2,275
Thomas D. Croce $2,275
Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Head Coach:
Amy Lingg $2,600
Assistant Coaches:
Anne K. McCrea $1,222
William D. Keiser $1,300
Vacant-Diving
Curtin Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach: James E. Wilkerson
$2,275 Assistant Coach
Anthony S. Heath $1,950
Roosevelt Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Richard A. Twine $2,275
Assistant Coach:
John S. Powell $1,950
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Eugene F. Ramin $2,275
Assistant Coach:
Rickie F. Gonzalez $1,950
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
L.
The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Literacy Program
at Cochran Elementary School, from November 27, 2001, through May 16, 2002.
Teachers will be paid $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits for up to
four hours per week (up to three hours of teaching and up to one hour of
preparation time). All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Rhonda L. Getgen
2850 Bottle Run Rd., Williamsport
Debra H. Goff
1015 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport
Barbara J. Rizzo
R.R. 2, Box 420, Cogan Station
Lisa E. Yingling
114 Tiffany Drive, Williamsport
M.
Curt Chilson, 945 Campbell Street, Williamsport, as Assistant Athletic Director
at an annual stipend of $7,000 (prorated on a 12 month basis), effective
November 1, 2001. No benefits are associated with this position except for
social security, workers compensation and retirement (if eligible). New stipend
position.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A.
Carol M. Bennett, 12 Terrace Lane, Williamsport, from a general food service
worker (3½ 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
November 7, (replacing Linda Beck, transferred).
B.
Mary Masden, 15 Florence Drive, Cogan Station, from a general food service
worker (2 hours daily) to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at
Curtin Middle School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective
November 7, 2001 (replacing Mary Bohartz, resigned).
C.
Nancy M. Beamer, 922 Cherry St., Williamsport, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (4 hours daily) at Cochran Elementary
School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective November 7, 2001
(replacing Theresa Gardner, resigned).
D.
Tonia K. Kuhns, 868 First St., Williamsport, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (4 hours daily) at the high school,
with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective November 7, 2001 (replacing
Fayellen Fountain, resigned).
E.
Rose M. O'Donnell, 1109 Hepburn St., Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Stevens
Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective November
7, 2001 (replacing Paula Myers, resigned).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT'D:
F.
Estella R. Phillips, 612 Howard St., S. Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (4 hours daily) at Cochran
Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective November
7, 2001 (replacing Jean Deitrick, resigned).
G.
Monica E. Smith, 179 Old Cement Road Lot #B44, Montoursville, from a substitute
food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at
Stevens Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective
November 7, 2001 (replacing Linda Ross, transferred).
H.
Wendy A. Armes, 1761 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at Curtin
Middle School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective November 7,
2001 (replacing Mary Masden, transferred).
I.
Robert G. Hitzeman, 65 Clearview Lane, Cogan Station, from Custodial Manager to
Supervisor of Maintenance/Facility Operations (245 day) at a salary of
$46,000, prorated, effective October 29, 2001. Mr. Hitzeman will be eligible
for benefits as provided under the Act 93 Compensation Plan (restructure to
replace Bill Beck, retired).
J.
Jeffrey L. Caputo, R.R. Box 573, South Williamsport, from HVAC Maintenance to
Assistant Supervisor of Maintenance/Facility Operations (245 day) at a salary
of $39,250, prorated, effective October 29, 2001. Mr. Caputo will be eligible
for benefits as provided under the Act 93 Compensation Plan (restructure to
replace Bob Hitzeman, transferred).
9.5
AUTHORIZE TO POST/ADVERTISE NEW POSITIONS
Authorize the administration to post/advertise the following positions:
A.
Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Lose Elementary School, from November 12,
2001, through May 29, 2002. The program will be held from 7:45 a.m. until
8:15 a.m. each morning Monday through Friday. The program will require up to
five teaching positions. Teachers will be paid $22.44 per hour plus
appropriate benefits for up to 2 ½ hours per week. All funds are budgeted
under Title I.
B.
Title I Extended Day Literacy Program at Lose Elementary School, to begin on or
before November 26, 2001, through May 16, 2002. The program will be held
three days per week for up to one hour per day. The program will require up to
two teaching positions. Teachers will be paid $22.44 per hour plus
appropriate benefits for up to four hours per week (up to three hours of
teaching and up to one hour of preparation time). Transportation to the
nearest home school will be provided to children needing that service. All
funds are budgeted under Title I.
9.6* ADJUSTMENTS TO SALARY
A.
Consider approving salary adjustments for the following staff members for
credits earned beyond the Master’s Degree or Equivalency Certificate,
prior to the beginning of the 2001-2002 school term:
TOTAL
NEW CREDITS CURRENT NEW
CREDITS TO DATE SALARY
SALARY
Christine R. Wagner
9 9 $59,228 $59,548 Billie Jo Miller
18 18 $39,812 $40,455
9.7* OTHER
A.
Consider approving a 16-hour Food Safety and Sanitation Certification Program
(Servesafe) conducted by Mary Jo Costello from WS Lee Food Service on November
8 and 9, 2001. Attendance is voluntary. The cost of the course per person is
$74.00 for the course book and exam:
Cochran Cafeteria:
Estella R. Phillips
Sherry L. Menne
Lose Cafeteria:
Karen L. Reed
Marjorie L. Cramer
Sheridan Cafeteria:
Kathryn E. Root
Stevens Cafeteria: Rose M. O'Donnell
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 by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
student/ community activities:
11.1*
Approve the following student trips:
A.
Approximately 20 students from Lycoming Valley Middle School, accompanied by
three or four teachers, to travel to McDonalds (Lycoming Creek Road) on a date
to be determined. The trip is a reward for excellence in participating in the
annual school fundraiser. There will be no exclusions for this trip.
Transportation will be provided by the supervising teachers. Lunch will be
funded through string #808-3215-2-22-175-84-519.
B.
Fifteen (15) orchestra students from Lycoming Valley and Roosevelt Middle
Schools, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Shamokin Area
Junior/Senior High School during November 2001 to participate in the PMEA
District 8 String Festival. Lycoming Valley students will have no exclusions.
Roosevelt student may not have been suspended from school. Cost to the
District would be $150 (101-3214-2-22-160-23-813 and 101-3214-2-24-160-23-813)
for student registration fees; $30 (101-3214-2-22-160-23-581 and
101-3214-2-24-160-23-581) for teachers expenses; and approximately $125 for
transportation (101-3214-2-22-160-23-519 and 101-3214-2-24-160-23-519).
Transportation is requested to the festival only—parents will transport
the students home. One full day substitute will be needed for Lycoming Valley,
and one half-day substitute will be needed for Roosevelt.
C.
Approximately 7 Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to State College during November 2001 to attend “
MathFest” at Penn State. Students eligible to take this 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. There will be no cost to the District. The students
will be transported by the teachers.
D.
Thirteen (13) Williamsport Area High School band students, accompanied by their
director, to participate in the LCBDA Senior County Band Festival during
November 2001 at the South Williamsport Area High School. Students eligible to
participate will have no suspension record, will have no more than three
unexcused absences, will be passing all coursework, and will have no bus
disciplinary infractions as of the date of the festival.
Karen Barrett Jason June
Jason Bellott Shane Kozen
Erica Confair Tracy Lyle
Erin Confair
Zach McKinney
Amber Hendrick Denise Real
Daniel Johnson Andrew Thompson
Mike Zarzyczny
11.1*
Approve the following student trips cont’d:
D.
Cost to the District will be $104 (101-3211-3-26-160-23-813) for student
registration fees and approximately $100 (101-3211-3-26-160-23-519) for student
transportation. No substitute is required.
E.
Two (2) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher,
to travel to the Genetti Hotel during November 2001. The students will be
making a presentation to the Kiwanis Club about the E-Commerce Club and
information technology at the high school. The students may have no suspension
record, no more than 3 unexcused absences, must be passing all coursework, and
have no bus disciplinary infractions as of the date of the trip. The students
will be transported by their teacher. There will be no cost to the District.
11.2*
The varsity softball team is requesting permission to participate, for the
third consecutive year, in the Azalea Invitational Softball Tournament in
Summerville, South Carolina, beginning on Monday, April 1, 2002. The
tournament’s dates coincide with the school district’s spring break
schedule. There will be approximately 16 students participating. The team
will play 5-6 games in this tournament. They will be accompanied by at least
two coaches, Robert Loudenslager and Steve Reed. The team will drive to
Summerville, leaving tentatively on Friday, March 29th and returning on
Saturday, April 6th.
The only cost to the school district is the $175.00 entry fee. The softball
booster club and the individual student-athletes will cover all other costs.
All student-athletes will travel with the coaches and team members to the
tournament as well as return with the coaches and team members from South
Carolina.
11.3*
The varsity baseball team is requesting permission to participate in the
Hawaiian Tropic Classic Baseball Tournament (which they won, out of 32 teams
last year) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, beginning on Monday, April 1, 2002.
The tournament’s dates coincide with the school district’s spring
break schedule. There will be approximately 20 students participating. The
team will play 5-6 games in this tournament. Three coaches will accompany them:
G. Scott Grove, Randy Zangara, and David Howe. Coach Grove and Coach Howe
accompanied the team when they participated last year. The team will drive to
Myrtle Beach, leaving tentatively on Friday, March 29th and returning on
Saturday, April 6th.
The only costs to the school district would be the $150 entry fee and the costs
of substitute teachers for Scott Grove and Randy Zangara on Friday, March 29
th
, and any potential snow make-up days. The baseball booster club and the
individual student-athletes will cover all other costs. All student-athletes
will travel with the coaches and team members to the tournament as well as
return with the coaches and team members from South Carolina.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT'D:
11.4*
Authorize Johnny Gonsalves of South Williamsport to provide music for an
after-school social to be held at Lycoming Valley Middle School from 3:30 p.m.
until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2001. Remuneration for services will
be $200 and is to be funded from the Student Activity Account
(808-3215-2-22-175-84-340).
11.5
Approve the following request for facility use:
A.
Williamsport Bureau of Police to use the auditorium at Curtin Middle School on
Wednesday, November 14, 2001 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. to hold a DARE
parents' night. The Williamsport Bureau of Police is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
B.
Lycoming Parish United Methodist to use the gymnasium at Round Hills Elementary
School on various dates beginning November 7, 2001 through January 31, 2002,
from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to hold basketball practice (part of John Bower
Basketball League). Lycoming Parish is requesting relief of the occupancy
fee estimated at $270.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the followings
items related to bids/contracts:
12.1*
Authorize the Williamsport Area School District to provide Title I services at
St. Boniface Elementary School to one child from Muncy at the rate of $1,091
per child as per the intradistrict agreement.
12.2*
Approve a contract with Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (Williamsport
District Office), The Grit Building, Suite 102, 208 West Third Street,
Williamsport, PA, to establish a pilot program for special needs students to
transition from school to competitive employment (during their senior year)
through the cooperative efforts of Williamsport Area School District,
Lycoming-Clinton County Office of Mental Retardation and Pennsylvania Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation - Williamsport District Office. The transition
program will be supervised by the Skills Group, State College, PA. Williamsport
Area School District’s share is 25% of the costs, based upon a rate of
$37.60 per hour, up to 130 hours per student, up to a maximum of 6 students.
The maximum cost for the District will not exceed $7,500 and is budgeted
through ACCESS funds.
12.3*
Approve the lease agreement with the Williamsport Area High School Boosters
Club at an annual rental of $1.00 for the purpose of conducting raffles and
small games of chance, as authorized in the "Local Option Small Games of
Chance Act" approved December 19, 1988, P.L. 1262 (10 P.S. 311, et. seq.).
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4*
Authorize a contract with Wade Associates, Inc., 2941 North Front Street,
Harrisburg, to provide design specifications and contract documents to replace
the filtration system for the WAHS pool. The cost of this service will be
$4,100. Additional services during the bidding and construction phases will be
provided if needed and requested at a cost of $85.00 per hour and $500 per
site visit.
12.5
Authorize an agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and
Lycoming County Juvenile Probation to provide a school-based probation program.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
summaries:
The motion carried 9-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Williams announced that the Curtin Middle School would be hosting the
annual Chicken and Biscuit Dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
November 7th.
Mr. Temple congratulated the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams for
taking 2nd and 1st
place respectively in Districts and for a very successful season.
Mr. Vollman congratulated the football team for making the playoffs and asked
everyone to support the team in their first game at Downingtown on Friday
night.
Mrs. Williams stated that the high school choral program was wonderful.
Mrs. Markle stated that the band deserves a lot of credit for the year they are
having and that they rarely receive recognition.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Impromptu Theatre “Without a Que” was
terrific, and that dessert in the Millionaire Café was a nice part of
the program.
Mr. Temple noted that with the addition of Mrs. Mahaffey to the Board that
there are now only three board members whom reside in the City of Williamsport.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that an executive session was held prior to
tonight’s meeting to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or
more District employees and to receive confidential legal advice from an
attorney.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Vollman and carried the
meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary