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, January 8, 2002, beginning at
7:30 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, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: James E. Temple
INVOCATION – Silent Reflection.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to
approve the Regular Meetings of September 4 and 18, 2001 and October 2, 2001, that the reading of
the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Student Representatives’ Report – None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Athletic Report by Sean McCann, Athletic Director
B. Calendar of Events:
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Report on the Williamsport High School Annual Toy Drive—Seniors and Kendra Driscoll, Brandy Dougherty, and Asha Temple; and advisors Steve Wiser and Tom Bauman.
B. The Board of Directors would like to expresses their appreciation to Dr. Tom Mitchell (Department Chair for Science), Dr. Don Adams (Elementary Curriculum Supervisor), and Mr. Stan Griggs (High School Science Teacher), for preparing a schedule of field trips for all fifth grade students to visit the high school planetarium this winter. The students will benefit from astronomy presentations with time for follow-up discussion.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
C. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to accept a 2001/2002 Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Grant for $74,469. Funding supports the District's Student Assistance Program, Peer Helper Program and the first phase of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program for grades K thru 8.
The motion carried 8-0.
D. Congratulations to Jerry Berfield for securing another $1,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation for use in our School-to-Work Program.
E. Congratulations to Ted Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, and Mr. Neil Armstrong, Vice President of Operations for Muncy Hospital and Long-Term Care, for establishing a cooperative venture between the Williamsport Area School District and the Susquehanna Health System to provide a Certified Nursing Assistant program to qualified Williamsport Area High School students after school. The first session will begin January 9, 2002, and will conclude March 28, 2002. There will be no cost to the District for this program.
F. Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to authorize the Williamsport Area School District to accept the following federal grants for 2001-02:
Title I $2,086,115
Title II $ 58,493
Title VI $ 44,348
Class Size Reduction Grant $ 383,582
Total $2,572,538
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
G. The Williamsport Area School District has received a grant of $24,536 for career and technical education equipment. These are state funds budgeted specifically for this purpose and awarded competitively. The WASD submitted an application to the Bureau of Career and Technical Education in the Pennsylvania Department of Education for WAHS eligible programs, which are: Construction Trades, Graphic Arts, Horticulture, and Welding. The grant requires a 1/3 local match, which has been budgeted in the WASD budget for 2001-02 year. The purpose of the grant is to assist career and technical schools and school districts offering approved programs to purchase equipment that meets industry standards for the purpose of providing training to students.
H. Districts' Improvement Planning Process
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle announced that the new Executive Director of BLaST IU is Thomas M. Shivetts.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that the Alternative Education Committee will be meeting on the 28th.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following finance items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of October and November 2001.
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,521,893.72
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 165,635.84
General Fund – Restricted (State) 9,746.03
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 33,333.40
Food Service Fund 61,248.14
Data Processing Fund 6,743.10
Maintenance Fund 30,665.80
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 3,610.52
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 24,986.11
Student Activities 0.00 TOTAL $2,857,862.66
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 01/08/02 in the amount of $869,617.62, 01/08/02A in the amount of $325,463.04, 01/08/02B in the amount of $101,726.69, 01/08/02C in the amount of $1,238,031.08, 01/08/02D in the amount of $187,644.45, 01/08/02E in the amount of 318.80, 01/08/02F in the amount of $20,270.12 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 01/08/02, 01/08/02A, 01/08/02B, 01/08/02C, 01/08/02D, 01/08/02E and 01/08/02F.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
7.1 Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman to approve changes to Policy #109: Site Based Management at the first reading.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to authorize the Susquehanna Health System to provide an after school Certified Nursing Assistant program to qualified Williamsport Area High School students. The first session will begin January 9, 2002 and conclude March 28, 2002. There is no cost to the School District for this program.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.2 The following book titles for Title I instruction:
How to Make a Mudpie; I Can Read; I Can Write; How Many?; Where’s Your Tooth?; Pigs; The Bear Went Over the Mountain; Little Green Frog; Where Do Monsters Live?; Under the Sky; What Do You See?; Rain; There’s a Monster in the Tree; Mr. Noisy; Cinderella Dressed in Yellow; Who Will Help?; The Giraffe Made Her Laugh; Scaredy Cat; Down on the Farm; Bears, Bears, Everywhere ; City Mouse and Country Mouse; Way Down South; Cat and Dog; All Through the Week with Cat and Dog; Cat and Dog Make the Best, Biggest, Most Wonderful Cheese Sandwich; I Need to Clean My Room; If Animals Came to School; Mr. Noisy Paints His House; She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain; The Colors of My Day; The Farmer Didn’t Wake Up; The Little Green Man Visits a Farm; The Monsters’ Tea Party; Cat and Dog, The Super Snack; Collecting Things is Fun!; Dinosaurs Dancing
8.3* Approve training on February 1, 2002 about Setting Up an Educational Foundation. The training by Dr. David Morgan, Assistant Superintendent in Great Valley School District, will be for key administrators. The cost of $800 is budgeted in string # 101-2270-0-00-330-17 323.
8.4 Approve an after school math exploration program for fifth grade students. The program will meet for 6 sessions at either Cochran Elementary or Jackson Elementary schools starting on January 28 and ending on March 7. The cost of the program is funded through the elementary curriculum budget. The program is staffed by five fifth grade teacher volunteers.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Robert J. Neylon, full-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective December 31, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Robert J. Neylon from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 14 years of dedicated service to our school system as a custodian. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. James N. Laurrell, full-time third grade teacher at Cochran Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective January 28, 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of James N. Laurrell from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 34½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C. James H. Hinston, full-time maintenance specialist for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective March 7, 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of James H. Hinston from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 28 years of dedicated service to our school system as a maintenance worker. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
D. Frederick N. Callahan, full-time Supervisor of Pupil Transportation for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Frederick N. Callahan from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 2½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a supervisor. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
E. Jason A. Reed, regular part-time school bus driver for the District, for personal reasons, effective December 10, 2001.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
F. Jacqueline K. Thompson, part-time Parent Involvement Coordinator at Cochran Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective December 21, 2001
A. Valerie Foucart Vincenti, full-time art teacher at Lycoming Valley and Roosevelt Middle Schools, for a sabbatical leave effective for the second semester of the 2001-2002 school year (tentative dates of January 28, 2002, through June 7, 2002), for the purpose of study.
Mrs. Foucart Vincenti has been a teacher in the District since September 2, 1975, and has taken previous sabbaticals during the first semester of the 1988-89 school year and the first semester of the 1989-90 school year.
B. Kathryn A. Schon, full-time administrative support at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective February 7, 2002, through February 19, 2002.
Mrs. Schon’s leave of absence is taken under the Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles the employee to health insurance for a maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other benefits.
C. Catherine M. Daugherty, part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, medical leave of absence without pay, effective November 13, 2001, through January 14, 2002.
Ms. Daugherty is not eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act at this time.
D. Clyde L. Myers, part-time custodian at Curtin Middle School, medical leave of absence without pay, effective November 15, 2001, through March 1, 2002.
Mr. Myers 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 persons to the positions indicated for the Williamsport Area High School Drama Productions for the productions noted and dates provided (budgeted in 101-3215-0-00-175-07 130):
Director/Producer Marie E. Fox $838.00
(December 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2001)
Director/Producer John C. Weaver $838.00
(March 15 and 16, 2002)
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. Ann M. Bidelspacher, 1447 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, as an after school Preschool Readiness teacher at the Lose Elementary School, beginning January 23, 2002, at the rate of $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits for up to 8 hours, funded through the Read to Succeed Grant.
C. Susan C. Crossley, 364 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport, as the Read to Succeed Program Coordinator and Home Visitor for the Lose Elementary School, beginning January 23, 2002, at the rate of $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits for up to 24 hours, funded through the Read to Succeed Grant.
D. The following persons as After School Literacy Teachers at Lose Elementary School, beginning January 23, 2002, at the rate of $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits for up to 30 hours per individual, funded through the Read to Succeed Grant:
Ann M. Bidelspacher 1447 Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Michelle L. Boyles 114 Spring St., Duboistown
Susan C. Crossley 364 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
Shelley L. Litz 2412 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport
E. The following persons as substitute teachers for the Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Jackson Elementary School, from October 30, 2001, through May 16, 2002. Teachers will be paid $22.44 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Donna M. Bensinger 25 S. Montour St., Apt. 304, Montoursville
Sharon L. Henry 2650 Waldman Dr., Apt. 9, Williamsport
Suzanne Pryor 170 Rock Run Rd., Cogan Station
Lisa W. VanAllen 2332 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport
F. The following person as a teacher for the Title I Extended Day Literacy Program and Homework Club at Stevens Elementary School, from January 3, 2002, through May 16, 2002. Six individuals will share up to four teaching positions (originally board approved on 10/16/01 as five individuals sharing four 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). All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Georgia A. Grove 30 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
G. The following as substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective January 9, 2002:
Kathryn D. Knight 798 Lockcuff Rd., Williamsport
Kelly S. Sponhouse 1711 Spring Run Rd., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H. Ralph J. Roy, 2765 Daughertys Run Rd., Linden, as a substitute school bus driver (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $10.75 per hour, effective December 5, 2001.
I. 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
Rachael M. Bletz 326 Smith St., Jersey Shore
Susan E. Carroll 1353 Lose Ave., Williamsport
Paula L. Eckroth R.R. 1 Box 745, Muncy Valley (eff. 12/19/01)
Julie R. Harris P.O. Box 295, 100 Walnut St., Montoursville
(effective 01/04/02)
Jacqueline K. Thompson 58 Maple Ave., Williamsport (eff. 01/03/02)
K-12
Elaine W. Baney 25 North Hanna St., Lock Haven (eff. 01/03/02)
Rachael M. Bletz 326 Smith St., Jersey Shore
J. 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:
Claudia E. Hamilton 440 Wyoming St., Williamsport
Betty L. Hamm 49 Harvest St., Linden
Constance H. Williams 725 Sheridan St., Williamsport
K. Matthew D. Hartman (Learning Support Teacher) as APL/Coordinating Teacher at Cochran Elementary School at a stipend of $2,500 for the 2001-2002 school year.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Daniel Montalvo, 58 Keyser Circle, Williamsport, from a regular part-time school bus driver to full-time security officer (180 days, up to 8 hours per day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $16,402, prorated ($11.39 per hour), effective January 2, 2002 (replacing Tom Mnick, retired).
B. Tina M. Fraley, 26 West Second Ave., S. Williamsport, from a general food service worker (4 ¾ hours daily) to a general food service worker (6 hours daily) at Jackson Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective January 9, 2002 (replacing Joyce Derr, retired).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
C. Sharan L. White, 31 Harvest Moon Park, Linden, from a general food service worker (3 hours daily) to a general food service worker (3½ hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective January 9, 2002 (replacing Carol Bennett, transferred).
D. Hope D. Street, 914 Cherry St., Williamsport, from a general food service worker (2 hours daily) to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective January 9, 2002 (replacing Sharan White, transferred).
E. Nanette F. Agnone, 2138 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport, 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 January 9, 2002 (replacing Claudette Signore, transferred).
9.5 OTHER
A. Revise the retirement/termination date for Gregory E. Lehr (second time) from the previously approved resignation (July 2, 2001, as approved on June 5, 2001) to July 21, 2001, and authorize the administration to approve a leave of absence (without pay) as may be required by PSERS. This action does not incur any cost to the District, but is necessary to coordinate documentation submitted to PSERS.
B. Waive the written notice of retirement deadline (currently December 31 of each year) in item 6 Fringe Benefits, G. Health Insurance Premium: Retired Administrators of the Administrative Compensation Plan (Act 93) 2000-2001 through 2002-2003 and extending it to March 1, 2002, with retirement to occur on or before August 30, 2002. This waiver is for the 2001-2002 school year only. All other provisions of the Compensation Plan shall be applied as previously approved by the Board of Directors.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve released time for staff members to participate in professional development activities in accordance with the Professional Development Plan of the Williamsport Area School District and consider approving training programs. All expenditures proposed are within local, state and federal budget categories approved as noted.
The motion carried 8-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following items
related to student/community activities:
11.1* The following student trips:
A. Retroactive Approval: Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s music group Les Chanteuses, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Williamsport County Club for a performance. 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. District transportation is requested (101-1100-3-26-160-23-519).
B. Retroactive Approval: Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Strolling Strings, accompanied by their director, to travel to St. John’s United Methodist Church to perform for the Newberry Senior Citizens. Participants will have no more than 3 unexcused absences, will be passing all coursework, and will have no bus disciplinary infractions. District transportation is requested (101-1100-3-26-160-23-519). There will be no other costs.
C. The following 12 Williamsport Area High School band students, accepted by competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 8 Band Festival to be held at Bloomsburg Area High School during January 2002.
Jamie Arvin, Clarinet III Brittnee Engle, Flute II Cong Ma, Baritone
Jason Bellott, Alto Sax I Mary Alice Hartsock, Flute I Matthew Seely, Bassoon I
Silas Conroy, Trombone II Jason June, Tuba I Omar Tuffaha, String Bass I
David Elkin, French Horn I Geneka Lynch, Clarinet III Tyler Williams, Trumpet III
Cost to the District would be $720 (101-3212-3-26-160-23-813) for student registration fees; $100 (101-3212-3-26-160-23-519) for student transportation; and $250 (101-3212-3-26-160-23-581) for teacher expenses. Paul Kellerman, WAHS Band Director, will accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for two days.
D. The following 35 Williamsport Area High School orchestra students, accepted by competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 8 Orchestra Festival to be held at Athens Area High School during January 2002.
Violin Viola Cello
Cassandra Bertrand Kristel Bastian Callah Antonetti
Justin Boehret Amber Bilbay Sarah Boyle
Seth Boehret Michelle Hornberger David Giordano
Elyann Doebler Ann Mahoney Alex Hamm
11.1* The following student trips cont’d:
D. The following 35 Williamsport Area High School orchestra students cont’d:
Violin Viola Cello
Anna Douthat Jessica Owens Jeremy Hurwitz
Margaret Furst Lamise Rajjoub Pangri Mehta
Sarah Hamm Martin Wade Keirsten Schwanbeck
Zachary Howes
Jason Hurwitz Bass French Horn
Ashley Marchesi Andrew Cajka David Elkin
Alec Rackish Trent Gibbon
Stephanie Reissner Amy Schanbacher Flute
Omar Tuffaha Mary Alice Hartwock
Trombone Brittnee Engel
Silas Conroy Tuba – Jason June
Cost to the District would be $2,450 (101-3214-3-26-160-23-813) for student registration fees; $350 (101-3214-3-26-160-23-519) for student transportation; and $200 (101-3214-3-26-160-23-518) for teacher expenses. Walt Straiton, WAHS Orchestra Director, will accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for two days.
E. Twenty-two (22) life skills and autistic support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, aides, and three WillSERVE students, to travel to Burger King Restaurant (Washington Boulevard) during January 2002. The students will have the opportunity to practice their restaurant skills and will have the opportunity to practice using a bus schedule.
The students will use an existing bus run for transportation from the high school to the Williamsport Hospital. They will then ride City Bus from the hospital to Burger King and back. Transportation will be charged to 101-1210-3-26-200-04-581, and food will be charged to 101-1210-3-26-200-04-819.
teachers, to travel to Harrisburg for three days during February 2002 to participate in Career and Technical Education Week activities at the state capitol. The students will plan and create displays and give demonstrations. The students will also have an opportunity to meet with Representative Cappelli.
There will be no exclusions. The students will be transported by the teachers. PDE will provide all funding for lodging, travel, and meals. The only cost to the District will be one substitute for two days.
11.1* The following student trips cont’d:
G. Fourteen (14) students from Curtin Middle School, 7 students from Round Hills Elementary School, and 7 students from Stevens Elementary School to participate in the Odyssey of the Mind Regional and State Competitions. Regional competition will be held at Berwick Area School District during March 2002, and the State Competition will be held at Altoona Area School District during April 2002. Students will be transported by their parents, and transportation for props is contracted through Ryder Truck Rental. The will be no exclusions for either trip.
Cost to the District would be $540 (101-1243-2-20-200-23-813, 101-1243-1-12-200-23-813, and 101-1243-1-16-200-23-813) for student registration fees. The cost of transportation and gas is estimated at $725 if a truck is rented for both Berwick and Altoona competitions (101-1243-2-20-200-23-519, 101-1243-1-12-200-23-519), and 101-1243-1-16-200-23-519).
H. Between 40 and 60 Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by teacher and parent chaperones, to take 2 trips to the Jack Frost Ski Resort during January and February 2002. The trip is an extracurricular activity. Students will have no more than three unexcused absences, no more than one suspension, and must be passing all coursework. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Each student will pay his/her own costs.
I. Twenty-five (25) Williamsport Area High School business law students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County Courthouse during January 2002. The students will have the opportunity to tour the courthouse, speak with court employees and a judge, and be spectators in a courtroom. Students will have no more than 3 unexcused absences, no significant discipline record, and no bus discipline record. District transportation is requested (101-1390-3-26-226-33-519). Two substitutes are required.
J. Approximately 20 members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Key Club to
assist the Salvation Army in the assembly and distribution of food baskets to area residents on two dates in December. The students will have the option of choosing to help assemble the baskets on one day, or to help with loading the baskets the next day. There will be no cost to the District. The students or their parents will transport.
K. Revision: Trips for the Lycoming Valley Ski Club were approved at the November 20, 2001, Board meeting. Due to the fact that fewer students signed up than anticipated, Lycoming Valley will be offering slots to former Lyco Valley Ski Club members currently attending the Williamsport Area High School. This will allow the trips to be more cost effective.
11.1* The following student trips cont’d:
L. Eighty-four (84) Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during January 2002. The students will be visiting the planetarium as part of the fifth grade science curriculum. Students with any suspensions or Saturday School assignments within 60 calendar days prior to the trip will not be eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through the Hepburn Site-Based budget.
M. Eighty-four (84) Stevens Elementary School students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during January and February 2002. The students will be visiting the planetarium as part of the fifth grade science curriculum. Students with any suspensions or Saturday School assignments within 30 calendar days prior to the trip will not be eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through the Elementary Curriculum budget.
N. Approximately 112 Jackson Elementary School students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during February 2002. The students will be visiting the planetarium as part of the fifth grade science curriculum. Students with any suspensions or Saturday School assignments within 60 calendar days prior to the trip will not be eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through the Jackson Site-Based budget.
O. Fifty-six (56) Sheridan Elementary School students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during February 2002. The students will be visiting the planetarium as part of the fifth grade science curriculum. Students with any suspensions or Saturday School assignments within 60 calendar days prior to the trip will not be eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through the Elementary Curriculum budget.
P. Fifty-six (56) Lose Elementary School students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during February 2002. The students will be visiting the planetarium as part of the fifth grade science curriculum. Students with any suspensions or Saturday School assignments within 60 calendar days prior to the trip will not be eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through the Elementary Curriculum budget.
Q. Fifty-six (56) Cochran Elementary School students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during February 2002. The students will be visiting the planetarium as part of the fifth grade science curriculum. Students with any suspensions or Saturday School assignments within 60 calendar days prior to the trip will not be eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through the Elementary Curriculum budget.
11.1* The following student trips cont’d:
R. Fifty-six (56) Round Hills Elementary School students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during February 2002. The students will be visiting the planetarium as part of the fifth grade science curriculum. Students with any suspensions or Saturday School assignments within 30 calendar days prior to the trip will not be eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through the Elementary Curriculum budget.
cafeteria and several music rooms at the Williamsport Area High School on
Saturday, April 6, 2002, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to hold Spring auditions.
PGSA is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated to be $150.00.
Certificate of Insurance waived.
B. St. Luke’s Basketball Team to use the gymnasium at Lycoming Valley Middle School. This usage will be as the gym is available Mondays through Wednesdays beginning December 2001 through February 2002, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to hold basketball practice (part of John Bower Basketball League). St. Luke’s is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $200.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
C. Child Evangelism Fellowship to use a classroom at Lose Elementary School on Tuesdays beginning in January 2002 through April 30, 2002 from 3:30 p.m. until
4:30 p.m. to hold a children’s religious education program. Child Evangelism Fellowship is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $240.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS - None
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following tax summaries.
The motion carried 8-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reported that he is participating on the Lycoming Creek Planning Committee and will keep the board informed.
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. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman and carried the meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary