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 20, 2001, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Vice President, James E. Temple, called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Shirley L. Canada, Karen V. Harris, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle,
James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: David B. Stone, Jr.,
INVOCATION – Mrs. Jacqueline Thomas provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve
the Regular Meetings of August 7 and 21, 2001, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the
minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 8-0.
Student Representatives’ Report – Erin Cowell and Melissa Janson
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Class Size Reduction Report—Dr. Debbie Grove
B. Presentation by Mr. Ken Welsh, Department Chair for Mathematics--Williamsport Area School District participation in the Pennsylvania State University MathFest, a Career Exploration in Math, Science, and Technology for ninth and tenth grade females in Pennsylvania.
C. Calendar of Events:
November 18 Cochran Dedication--1:00 p.m.
November 19 Alternative Education Committee Meeting--4:00 p.m.
November 20 WASD School Board Meeting--8:00 p.m.
November 21 Inservice Day for all schools except WAHS
November 22-26 Thanksgiving Holiday
November 29 Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee Meeting-- 2:00 p.m.
November 29 Multicultural Concerns Mentors Training--6:30 p.m.
December 4 WASD School Board meeting--8:00 p.m.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to the nine World War II Veterans, six who are present tonight*, for meeting the eligibility requirements for a Williamsport Area School District high school diploma under the “Operation Recognition” program.
*James Mahoney *James Lundy *William Kriger *Leon Ertel *Carl DiMassimo *Lawrence Confer
James Welker Donald Roller William Clarke
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
B. Congratulations to Dominic Santalucia. Dominic, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Santalucia, was selected as the spokeschild for the 2001 Mid-Atlantic Reading Recovery Conference, which was held in Valley Forge on November 4-6, 2001. Dominic and his parents were honored at the conference banquet where Dominic entertained a crowd of more than 500 educators with comments and the reading of a poem. Mrs. Lynne Piotrowski, Dominic's Reading Recovery teacher, nominated Dominic for this honor. We congratulate Mrs. Piotrowski for her dedicated work with Reading Recovery!
C. Presentation of Midori Ichiki to the Board—Robert Eichensehr, Lycoming Valley Middle School Principal
D. Congratulations to the Millionaire Strolling Strings and Mr. Walt Straiton for their featured appearance at the Keystone Breast Cancer Conference on October 18, 2001. First Lady Michele Ridge was the featured keynote speaker accompanying her presentation.
E. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area High School team of Jesse Butterfield, Mike Marcello, Jeremy Hurwitz, and Carl Ma. These students did exceptionally well at the recent Bloomsburg Math Contest. With 43 teams participating in each of three different competitions, our students finished fourth in the " ;24 Game" contest, second in the Quiz Bowl, and first in the Brainteasers.
F. Congratulations to GQ (Gentlemen’s Quartet), an eight-person double quartet from the Williamsport Area High School, who have been asked, for the third year in a row, to perform for invited groups of citizens and government officials at the White House. The group is headed by Mr. Kent Weaver and Mr. Paul McPhail, WAHS choral directors.
G. Districts' Improvement Planning Process
H. Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the following resolution authorizing participation in joint litigation against the Einstein Academy Charter School.
WILLIAMSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
WHEREAS,
certain students within the boundaries of the District may from time to time
attend charter schools; and
WHEREAS,
the Pennsylvania School Code imposes certain obligations on school districts
with regard to students from the District attending charter schools, including
ensuring that those charter schools comply with various provisions of the
School Code regarding the education of students from the District, and requires
school districts to reimburse charter schools for each student who attends a
charter school during any given school year; and
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
H.
Approve the following resolution authorizing participation in joint litigation
against the Einstein Academy Charter School cont’d:
WHEREAS,
The Einstein Academy Charter School (“Einstein”) holds itself out to
be a charter school within the meaning of the School Code; and
WHEREAS,
the District has reason to believe that Einstein does meet the requirements of
the School Code; and
WHEREAS,
the School Board believes that allowing its students to be education at
Einstein would be a detriments to those students and to the District as a whole
; and WHEREAS,
it would be in the best interest of students from the District to cause them
not to attend Einstein;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1.
Litigation be commenced on behalf of the District against Einstein seeking
declaratory and injunctive relief and such other relief as the Solicitor, in
consultation with the Superintendent, deems appropriate in order to obtain a
Court Order preventing Students from the District from being enrolled at
Einstein.
superceded.
4.
The School Board finds that the actions called for in this Resolution are in
the best interest of the students of this District and the District as a whole.
Duly adopted this 20
th day of November, 2001.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Standardized Testing Committee met on November
8, 2001. Discussion continued on how the District can use the test results.
It was noted that to some extent the consortium is driving the test selection.
It was a substantial conversation by a very diligent committee.
Committee Reports by Board Members Cont’d:
Mrs. Markle reported that three interviews for the BLaST IU Director are
scheduled for November 28.
For the Public Relations Committee, Mrs. Markle, reported that the committee is
hoping to have the WAHS Holiday Concert televised. They have requested that
Susquehanna Communications lowers the $1,400 quoted fee.
Mrs. Harris reported that the ETAC/ATAC Committee met and started working on
the FY03 budget. She also referred the Board to item 12.5 on the agenda and
explained that one of the driving forces behind the new software purchase is
compliance with Your School Your Money.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
items related to construction projects:
A.
Approve change directive CD G-12 to the contract with Lobar, Inc., general
contractor Cochran Project, to change the size of the television brackets.
This change directive will be the responsibility of the architects.
B.
Authorize change order P-4 to the contract with W.G. Tomko, plumbing
contractor, Cochran Project, increasing the contract by $1,215.71 as follows:
Original Contract
$529,000.00
Previous Additions 20,719.84
P-4
1,215.71
Adjusted Contract Total $550,935.55
C.
Authorize change order H-2 and H-3 to the contract with W.G. Tomko, HVAC
Contractor - Cochran Project, increasing the contract by $4,856.61 as follows:
Original Contract
$1,194,750.00
Previous Deductions (2,003.00)
H-2 2,710.67
H-3 2,145.94
Adjusted Contract Total $1,197,603.61
D.
Authorize change orders G-22, G-23 and G-24 to the contract with Lobar, Inc.,
general contractor Cochran Project, decreasing the contract by $4,346.00 as
follows:
Original Contract
$4,564,600.00
Previous Additions 70,293.33
Previous Deductions
(3,246.02) G-22
530.00
G-23 29,000.00
G-24 (33,876.00)
Adjusted Contract Total
$4,627,301.31
Construction Projects Cont'd:
E.
Authorize the Certificate of Substantial Completion to the contract with Beach
Lake Sprinkler
Corporation, fire protection contractor Cochran Project.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following
financial items:
6.1
Approve the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the month of September 2001.
6.2*
Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted
marked Order No. 11/20/01 in the amount of $528,597.88, 11/20/01A in the amount
of $180,101.87, 11/20/01B in the amount of $30,675.82 and that the officers of
the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 11/20/01,
11/20/01A, and 11/20/01B.
6.3*
Adopt a resolution approving a mandate waiver application requesting relief
from the requirements of the Pennsylvania School Code, section 24 PS 7-751
subsections (a) and (f). Specifically we are requesting relief from the
bidding requirements contained in this section of the school code pertaining to
the purchase and installation of a new fire alarm system for the Lycoming
Valley Middle School. Justifications for this request are contained in the
application and it is available for public inspection.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
curriculum items:
8.1
Approve expenditures in career and technical education under a proposal
submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by the Williamsport Area
School District for Innovative Learning and Workforce Development in the amount
of $50,000. The Williamsport Area School District has received approval for
the application submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These
funds must be utilized as outlined in the proposal for curriculum development
according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
8.2
Approve Tim Fausnaught, faculty member at Loyalsock Middle School, to present
inservice to Roosevelt Middle School faculty on Wednesday, November 21, 2001.
His presentation will introduce and demonstrate Student Led Parent
Conferencing. Cost to the District would be $200 for clinician fees funded
through string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.3
Approve Mr. Robert C. Niklaus, substitute for a social studies teacher who is
on maternity leave, as advisor for the Mock Trial Club. Mr. Niklaus brings a
jurisprudence background to this position having been a lawyer with a local
firm before obtaining his teaching certificate. He will be assisted in this
club advisory position by Mr. Steve Wiser and Mr. John Decker from the current
teaching staff. There is no financial remuneration provided for this position.
8.4*
Authorize appropriate expenditures for the 2001-2002 PPT (Pregnant and
Parenting Teen), ELECT (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training)
and ELECT Fatherhood Initiative (EFI) Programs in the approved amounts of each
program and in accordance with the plan submitted. The approved amounts are
$15,000 for PPT, $136,000 for ELECT, and $40,000 for the EFI and a total grant
amount of $191,000. The Williamsport Area School District has received
approval for the application submitted to the Bureau of Community and Student
Services in the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The plan includes a
contract with the Susquehanna Health System’s Family Center for
Reproductive Health for the provision of services.
The principal goal of these programs is to assist eligible pregnant and
parenting youth to break the cycle of welfare dependence by remaining in
school, maintaining regular attendance, obtaining a high school diploma or GED
certificate and securing post-graduation employment that will help them become
successful parents and self-sufficient adults. In addition to the general
self-sufficiency building, programs are encouraged to provide participants with
pregnancy prevention information guidance, and services to reduce the
incidence of secondary youth pregnancies.
8.5
Approve secondary mathematics curriculum documents. They have completed the
pre-approval process that includes review by Curriculum and Instruction
Steering Committee, review by the Assistant Superintendent, opportunity for
input by Curriculum and Instruction Council.
Sixth Grade – Regular Math
Math 7
Math 8 General Math I
Applied Mathematics
Applied Algebra and Statistics
Applied Algebra II/Geometry
Plane Geometry
Modern Geometry (Honors)
Algebra I
Algebra II Algebra 2 Honors
Algebra III
Calculus I
Advanced Mathematics
Trigonometry
Precalculus with Trigonometry (Honors) Core Plus 1 Mathematics
Core Plus 2 Mathematics
Core Plus 3 Mathematics
Core Plus 4 Mathematics
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT'D:
8.6
Approve the addition of the following reference texts for student use at
Williamsport High School. These texts were generously donated to the
Williamsport Area Social Studies Department and Williamsport Area High School
Library by Mr. and Mrs. James Donnell. Mr. Donnell is a social studies teacher
at Lycoming Valley Middle School. Mrs. Becky Donnell is an elementary teacher
at Lose. Massachusetts: 1993. New York: 1984.
8.7
Approve the following book titles for Title I instruction:
Kaeden Corp
Bandages; Sammy at the Farm; Sammy Gets a Ride; Dressed up Sammy
Sundance Publishing
At the Farm; Getting Ready for School; Over the Bridge; Shopping; Things I Do
for Fun; At the Fair; A Bear Lived in a Cave; Big and Little; Places; The
Scarecrow; Super Sandwich; A Tree Fell Over the River; What We Like; Jon Sleeps
On Steck Vaughn Company
Lost and Found; The Dragon Hunt; The Gingerbread Boy; The Lion and the Mouse;
The Ants and the Grasshopper; My Cat’ Surprise; Super Pig’s
Adventures; What A Mess!
Oxford University Press
Cat On Mat
The motion for curriculum items carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS - None
9.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leaves of absence:
A.
Dena D. Mesaris, full-time Alternative Education teacher for the District, for
a sabbatical leave effective ½ day (PM) November 14, 2001, through the end
of the first semester of the 2001-2002 school year (tentative date January 25,
2002), possibly to return sooner, for the purpose of health restoration.
Mrs. Mesaris has been a teacher in the District since September 2, 1986,
and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
B.
Elizabeth A. Good, full-time third grade teacher at Cochran Elementary School,
extension of her unpaid medical leave, effective November 27, 2001, through the
end of the 2001-2002 school year (tentative ending date of June 7, 2002). Ms.
Good is not eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act at this
time.
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
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
Girls Basketball
Assistant Coach:
Rebekah Yorks $2,794
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Assistant Coach:
Robert L. Kreger $1,950
(adjusted from $1,520 which was Board Approved 8/21/01)
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
B.
The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Homework Club at
Lose Elementary School, from December 3, 2001, through May 24, 2002. The
program will consist of four positions shared by five teachers. 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:
Eileen P. Harley
P.O. Box 2344, Williamsport
Shelley L. Litz
2412 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport
Dianne M. Masten
1216 Locust Street, Williamsport
Sharing one position: Barbara J. Adair 220 South Hampton, Lock Haven
Dennis C. Logan 1120 Locust St., Montoursville
C.
The following persons as substitute teachers for the Title I Extended Day
Homework Club at Lose Elementary School, from December 3, 2001, through May 24,
2002. Teachers will be paid $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All
funds are budgeted under Title I:
Susan C. Crossley
364 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
Diane L. Konieczny
2840 Orchard Ave., Montoursville
Barbara J. Adair (when available) 220 South Hampton, Lock Haven
D.
Grace A. Hockman, 692 Lake Rd., Trout Run, as a substitute satellite truck
driver for food service, at the salary rate of $7.25 per hour, for the actual
number of hours worked, effective November 2, 2001.
E.
Elizabeth J. Smith, 616 Rear Grace St., Williamsport, as a substitute school
bus driver (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $10.75 per
hour, effective November 14, 2001.
F.
The following persons as non-certificated substitute teachers with receipt of
an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools,
effective November 15, 2001, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork, 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:
Charles B. Condill
8207 E. Rt. 973, Montoursville
William E. Etchison, Jr.
R.R. 4, Box 94, Philipsburg
Susan M. Grieco 926 Hollywood Circle, Williamsport
Christopher J. McLean
21 Round Hill Rd., Williamsport
Lisa J. McNerney
541 Market St., Floor 2, Williamsport
Tracie A. Robichaud
27 West Fourth St., Williamsport
Chad W. Sartori
110 Valley Rd., South Williamsport
Jamie M. Spencer
717 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
Kristopher N. Lorson
331 Rural Ave., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT'D:
G.
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:
K-12
Nicole R. Carman
R.R. 1, Box 41, Troy (effective 11/12/01)
H.
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:
Kristopher N. Lorson
331 Rural Ave., Williamsport (effective 11/15/01)
I.
Helen (Terrie) C. Sommers, 170 Pinecrest Drive, Lot 82, Williamsport, as a
substitute food service worker, at the salary rate of $6.00 per hour, for the
actual number of hours worked, effective November 21, 2001.
J.
Daniel Alan Williams, 2258 Central Ave., Williamsport, as a substitute
custodian/
event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.25 per hour, for the actual number of
hours worked, effective November 20, 2001.
K.
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
Ninth Grade Coach:
Matthew Butler $2,235
Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Assistant Coach-Diving:
Kevin Sullivan $1,300
Cheerleading
Coach:
Stephanie Wahl $ 839
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A.
Mary Lou Fredericks, P.O. Box 3732, Williamsport, from assistant food service
manager at Jackson to a full-time instructional support aide (185 day; 7 hours
per day) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $14,828,
prorated ($11.45 per hour), effective Monday, December 3, 2001 (replacing Linda
Clark, transferred).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
B.
Ilene K. Butler, 96 Aderhold Lane, Williamsport, from a part-time instructional
support
aide at Lose Elementary School to a full-time instructional support aide (185
day,
7 hours per day) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage rate of
$12,613, prorated ($9.74 per hour), effective Monday, December 3, 2001
(replacing Connie Breen, transferred).
9.5 OTHER
A.
Approve volunteer efforts of residents of Transitional Living Center (TLC) for
Women, 309 Maynard St., Williamsport, to conduct litter cleanup services at
Lose Elementary School and playground for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school
term. Kirk Felix will be the WASD representative and Monica M. Kitchen will
represent TLC. TLC provides its own liability insurance.
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 Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following
student/ community activities:
11.1*
Approve the following student trips:
A.
Fifty (50) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s FBLA Chapter,
accompanied by their advisor and another teacher chaperone, to travel to
Bloomsburg University during January 2002. Students will have the opportunity
to compete in various business events at this Spring Competition. Students
eligible to attend this field trip will have no suspension record, no more than
three unexcused absences, will be passing all coursework, and will have no bus
disciplinary infractions as of the date of the trip. Transportation will be
provided by contract carrier. All costs will be funded by FBLA funds. Two
substitutes will be required for the day.
11.1*
Approve the following student trips cont'd:
B.
Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s music group GQ,
accompanied by their directors, to travel to the Genetti Hotel during December
2001 to perform at a retirees luncheon. Students eligible to participate 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 trip.
District transportation is requested and will be funded by string
#101-1100-3-26-160-23-519.
C.
Thirty-six (36) members of Sheridan Elementary School’s Fifth Grade
Chorus, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the First Church of Christ
during December 2001. The students will be performing at the monthly AARP
meeting. Good behavior and attendance at the last three rehearsals is required
for participation. There will be no cost to the District. The students will
walk across the street to the church.
D.
Members of the Lycoming Valley Middle School’s Ski Club, accompanied by
teachers and parents to provide a 1 adult to 15 student ratio, to travel to Ski
Sawmill (Morris) on four dates during January 2002 (alternative dates February
2002). All trips will take place outside of the school day. The number of
students will vary per trip. Students who have been suspended two or more
times and/or have had a bus suspension will be excluded from participation.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. The trips will be
entirely funded by the students.
E.
A maximum of 12 members of the Williamsport Area High School’s GQ
performing choral group, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to
Washington, DC, on two dates in December 2001. The students will perform at
the White House and will have the opportunity to visit local museums. Students
eligible to participate 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 trip. The students will be transported by their teachers. Two
substitutes will be required for one day. The cost of the trip will be funded
through the choral activity fund and the community outreach fund.
11.2
Approve the following request for facility use:
A.
Annunciation Church to use the gymnasium at Cochran Elementary School on
Wednesdays and Fridays beginning November 28, 2001 through February 8, 2002,
from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to hold basketball practice (part of John Bower
Basketball League). Annunciation Church is requesting relief of the occupancy
fee estimated at $300.00. 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 following
items related to bids/
contracts:
12.1*
Authorize an agreement with Phenolic Consulting (PhenCon, Inc.) of Woodstock,
IL to provide consulting services to investigate and negotiate a settlement for
removal of phenolic foam roof insulation at the Round Hills Elementary School.
WASD is a member of a Class Action Lawsuit and PhenCon's fees are covered
within the settlement and will not decrease our settlement. It should be noted
that the phenolic foam might need to be removed because it could deteriorate
the metal roof deck. The foam does not pose a health threat to building
occupants.
12.2*
Authorize the purchase of Art Supplies to replenish inventoried stock in
accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All
recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded by vendor has been provided in lieu of a
complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating
vendors on 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.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Dick Blick, Allentown, PA
$ 432.00
Kurtz Brothers, Clearfield, PA 136.25
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL
2,534.94
Sax Arts & Crafts Inc., New Berlin, WI 1,618.86
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$4,722.05
12.3*
Enter into a contract with the Susquehanna Health System for the provision of
ELECT services by the Family Center for Reproductive Health.
12.4*
Authorize the purchase of Welding Equipment and Supplies for the Career &
Technical Education Department (at the High School) in accordance with our
specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards
are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on
this bid, it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete
tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing by any interested
parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 pm and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 4, 2001.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4*
Authorize the purchase of Welding Equipment and Supplies for the Career &
Technical Education Department Cont’d:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Colburn Supply Company, Inc., S. Williamsport, PA $ 402.00
Airgas East Inc., White Deer, PA 4,690.54
Metco Supply Inc., Leechburg, PA
92.10
Midwest Shop Supplies Inc., Sioux City, IA 1,679.37
Paxton/Patterson, Chicago, IL
156.95
Satco Supply of Indiana Inc., St. Paul, MN 738.57
Weld-Tec Service & Sales, Williamsport, PA 2,383.40
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$10,142.93
12.5*
Approve the purchase of Fund Accounting, Payroll, Personnel, Bidding/Purchasing
and Consumables Inventory software and training from the Central Susquehanna
Intermediate Unit at a cost not to exceed $35,000. The purchases of all
packages are pending final administrative review and support fees will be
prorated depending on the date of installation. The need for data conversion
will be limited but will be billed at a cost of $72 per hour.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS - None
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Markle reported that the Marching Millionaires placed third at the
Atlantic Coast Championships. She stated that this is a wonderful
accomplishment considering that bands from five states competed. She also
pointed out that the Marching Millionaires repeat this high placement year
after year. She informed the viewing audience that the competition would be
aired at 9:30 following this evenings’ meeting.
Mrs. Harris thanked Mr. Coulter for the tickets to the Army Band Concert. She
indicated that the concert was wonderful and she hoped they would be back.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the soccer banquet was held last Sunday and
graduating seniors were recognized. The banquet was very nice and an excellent
experience.
Mr. Vollman congratulated the football team for making the playoffs and another
successful season. He stated they played a great game even though they came
up short.
Mr. Zimmerman noted the truly different environment that exists four years
after the current board members were seated.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUED:
Mrs. Harris and other board members thanked Mrs. Canada for her services over
the last four years.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
Vice President Temple announced that an executive session was held prior to
tonight’s meeting and another will be held immediately following this
meeting, to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District
employees and to receive confidential legal advice from an attorney.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman and carried the
meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
_____________________________________
Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary
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