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, April 16, 2002, beginning at
8:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Karen V. Harris, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION – Mr. Dale Vollman provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Erin Cowell and Melissa Janson
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Outstanding Students
Mr. Rusty Franzen, Principal
Dougherty, Principal
Delisi, WAHS Guidance Counselor
B. Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve submission of the ETAC Preliminary Strategic Plan DRAFT to the Technology Division of PDE for preliminary review. The plan will continue through a review process in the District that will involve both ETAC and the Superintendent before the final plan is returned to the Board for final approval in June. The ETAC Plan is due to PDE by July 1.
The motion carried 9-0.
C. Calendar of Events:
April 18—ETAC/ATAC Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
April 22—Alternative Education Committee Meeting, 4:00 p.m.
April 23—WASD Special School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
April 25—Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee Meeting, 2:00 p.m.
April 30—WASD Special School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
May 7—WASD School Board Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
D. District Improvement Plan Timeline.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Presentation of Diplomas to World War II Veterans:
B. Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Lowery, Pamela J. Markle and David B. Stone, Jr. for acquiring lifetime achievement awards from the Pennsylvania School Board Association. Because of the outstanding efforts to ensure effective leadership within the district they will be honored with Boardmanship lapel pins representing at least 48 points. Dr. Lowery will also receive an Advanced Boardmanship pin for accumulating 120 points.
C. Budget Presentation—Bob Hitzeman, Supervisor of Maintenance/Facilities Operations
D. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to appoint David Stone as our District’s representative to the STEP Board.
The motion carried 9-0.
E. Educators and students from Lycoming County school districts were recognized for their achievements at the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce’s Education Celebration held on March 26, 2002. The Williamsport Area School District was represented by the following individuals:
Youth Leadership State Seminar, editor of the yearbook, won the NCTE Excellence in Writing Award for 2001, attended the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for International Studies on a full scholarship, and is a member of the tennis team and Strolling Strings. She is the daughter of Dr. William Somers and Dr. Nancy Story.
students as he holds for himself. He brings a rich understanding of biology and physiology into the classroom. He is the advisor for the Key Club, and supports the community through the American Cancer Society, Camp CanDo, Special Olympics, and Providence House.
F. Congratulations to Shirley Bittenbender and Wendy Kelsey for the wonderful presentation about guided reading that they made at Mansfield University. According to Craig Cleland from Mansfield, “they were enthusiastic, professional, and exuded expertise.”
G. Congratulations to Walt Straiton, Williamsport Area High School Orchestra Director, for being asked to serve on a panel at the MENC Music Education Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, during April 2002. The topic of the discussion will be “What You Didn’t Learn in College About Teaching Music.”
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
H. Congratulations to Pamela Markle, School Director, for participating in the Pennsylvania School Board Association’s “Lobby Day” during March 2002. The efforts of Mrs. Markle are appreciated by PSBA, and will assist them to frame the issues and bring them before the appropriate individuals. Thank you, Mrs. Markle, for representing the District at this important function.
I. Congratulations to the WAHS "Millionaire Strolling Strings" for their performance for First Lady Laura Bush at the "Pennsylvania Communities That Care Recognition Conference." This marks the third consecutive appearance by the "Strolling Millionaires" at this event, which was attended by over 500 representatives representing communities from around the state. Other dignitaries attending this event include Pennsylvania First Lady Kathy Schweiker, National Security Advisor Tom Ridge, and his wife, being honored that evening, former Pennsylvania First Lady Michelle Ridge.
J. Congratulations to Walter Straiton, WAHS Orchestra Director, for serving as the conductor for the “Side-by-Side Concert,” an event that featured student musicians and members of the New World Symphony performing together.
K. On display in the Board Room for the month of April 2002 is the Dream Makers Exhibit.
L. Districts' Improvement Planning Process
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Williams reported that the Diversity Day Committee is working hard in preparation for the May 10th celebration.
Construction Projects
A. Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to authorize the submission of PDE-3074(a) self-certification application for non-reimbursable construction project, for a new filtration system and refinishing of the high school swimming pool.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,525,734.35
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 182,040.29
General Fund – Restricted (State) 12,264.51
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 19,887.74
Food Service Fund 67,172.35
Data Processing Fund 8,642.38
Maintenance Fund 30,548.14
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 3,337.16
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 27,298.55
Student Activities 2,087.60 TOTAL $2,879,013.07
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order
No. 04/16/02 in the amount of $396,367.01, 04/16/02A in the amount of $27,018.97, 04/16/02B in the amount of $ 190,564.65, 04/16/02C in the amount of $572,274.40, 04/16/02D in the amount of $233,345.21 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 04/16/02, 04/16/02A, 04/16/02B, 04/16/02C
and 04/16/02D.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Approve clinician Tim Breon, J & R Music Studio Sound Engineer, to provide professional development training of the auditorium sound control system, digital recording, and microphones for the staff and students at Williamsport Area High School. The training will be held in four sessions, after school, during March and April 2002, dates to be determined. Approximate cost to the district would be $300 for clinician fees to Tim Breon from fund # 101 2270 000 330 17 323.
8.2 Approve a "Career Exploration Day" opportunity for WASD students in grades 5 through 12 on April 25, 2002. This is a career education activity and coincides with the national "Take Our Daughters to Work Day."
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.3* Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Perkins Local Plan in the amount of $153,729. This amount represents the 2002-2003 Perkins allocation for the School District. The Williamsport Area School District is authorized to submit an application under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998. These funds must be utilized as outlined in the local plan according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
8.4* Approve the Beauty & The Beast Storytellers to present two student performances and one parent workshop to be held at Lose Elementary School on May 22, 2002. The approximate cost will be $1,025. ($880. plus travel expenses) and is budgeted under Title I.
8.5 Approve the 2002-03 parent/student handbook for Round Hills Elementary School. (Copy available from Mrs. Thomas.)
8.6 Approve WASD Middle School Summer School materials and fee structures (enclosures with Board agendas).
8.7 Approve the following book titles for Title I instruction from Perfection Learning:
Don’t Forget Bacon; Hats, Hats, Hats; If The Dinosaurs Came Back; In the Tall, Tall Grass; King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub; Knots on a Counting Rope; Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System ; Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor; Mean Soup; Mud Pony ; The Napping House; My Five Senses; Old Black Fly; Planting a Rainbow; Polar Bear What Do You Hear; Stega Nona ; Story of Johnny Appleseed; Tiki Tiki Tembo; Tyrannosaurus Was A Beast
8.8 Approve the submission of an application for a grant from Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance which is represented by our local Turkey Hill Minit Market in the amount of $500.00 to fund one-half of Sheridan’s expense for purchasing Premier Student Agenda Books for 2002-03. If the grant is obtained, Sheridan could use the money previously provided by the PTO for other program and building needs.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS - Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Ruby M. Derr, regular part-time school bus driver for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2001-2002 school year (tentative ending date of June 7, 2002).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Ruby M. Derr from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 24 years of dedicated service to our school system as a school bus driver. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Monica E. Smith, general food service worker at Stevens Elementary School, due to abandonment, effective March 8, 2002.
C. Karen L. Reed, general part-time food service worker at Lose Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective March 26, 2002.
A. Cynthia I. Hughes, full-time instructional support aide at high school/reassigned to Roosevelt Middle School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective March 28, 2002, through April 24, 2002, possibly to return sooner.
Ms. Hughes utilized all remaining sick and/or emergency days and began her unpaid leave of absence on March 28, 2002, which will be 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.
B. Kathy F. Gorg, full-time art teacher at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective April 8, 2002, through May 31, 2002.
Mrs. Gorg utilized all available sick and/or personal days and began her unpaid leave of absence on April 8, 2002, which will be 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. Jennifer J. Griswold, full-time health and physical education teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for an unpaid maternity leave, effective April 18, 2002, through the end of the 2001-2002 school term (tentative date of June 7, 2002).
Mrs. Griswold is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on April 18, 2002. She has waived the use of leave taken 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. Please revise item originally approved at the September 18, 2001 board meeting for Katherine R. Rishell, 2618 Newberry St., Williamsport, as a student for work in the Business/Tax Office through the School-To-Work Program at the high school, effective September 19, 2001 (3 hours per day for the balance of the 2001-2002 school year), at the hourly minimum wage rate with legally mandated benefits only. (Addition - 3 hours per day, not to exceed 15 hours per week; student may not work more than 3 hours any day that school is in session.)
B. The following as substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked:
Sandra M. Born 40 Keyser Circle, Williamsport (eff. 04/03/02)
Thelma J. Eckman 1814 Mahaffey Hollow Rd., Linden (eff. 04/03/02)
Janet L. Irvin 3781 West Fourth St., Williamsport (eff. 04/03/02)
Karen L. Reed 1547 Memorial Ave., Williamsport (eff. 03/27/02)
C. The following as a substitute school bus driver (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $10.75 per hour:
Burns S. Williams 869 Second St., Williamsport (eff. 03/19/02)
D. The following as substitute aides (school bus matrons), subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rate as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Malinda E. Sherman 715 Daughertys Run Rd., Wmspt (eff. 03/26/02)
Monica D. Sherman 1758 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport (eff. 03/25/02)
E. 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:
Arthur L. Hengler 540 George St., S. Williamsport
F. The following substitute teachers, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Secondary
Kathy L. Henne 205 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport
Lori A. Miller 400 Glenwood Ave. #2, Williamsport (eff. 04/29/02)
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. 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:
Sandra M. Born 40 Keyser Circle, Williamsport (eff. 03/21/02)
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A.
Please revise item originally approved at the March 19, 2002 board meeting for
Larry G. Oman, 2952 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport, from a general maintenance
worker to a full-time maintenance specialist-tinner/roofer for the District
(250 day, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of $32,980
, to $32,280, prorated ($16.14 per hour), effective March 25, 2002 (replacing
James Hinston, retired).
B. Gloria J. Jennings, 725 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station, from a general food service worker (3 hours daily) to a general food service worker (4¾ hours daily) at Roosevelt Middle School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective April 3, 2002 (replacing Diane Preston, resigned).
C. Penny M. Bower, 1643 McGill Hollow Rd., Linden, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Jackson Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective April 17, 2002 (replacing Barbara Rearick, transferred).
9.5 CONTRACTS
A. Nancy H. Nesbitt, 1217 Wheatfield Drive, Williamsport, qualified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed) to eligible students at the rate of $23.00 per hour for hours worked, effective April 17, 2002, through June 7, 2002.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, 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. Markle, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Revision to Item 11.1.P on the March 19, 2002 Addendum for the trip to the Mock Trial Competition in Harrisburg. An additional substitute will be required for one day so that additional teacher can accompany the students.
B. Adjustment to Item #11.1.P on the March 19, 2002, Addendum. A trip was authorized for ten students, accompanied by a teacher, to travel to Harrisburg to participate in the Young Lawyer’s Division of the Pennsylvania Mock Trial State Competition. It is necessary to add string numbers for the van rental (101-1100-3-26-196-29-444) and gas (101-1100-3-26-196-29-582).
C. Approximately 75 second grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during April 2002. The trip is part of their science curriculum. Students who have been suspended from school or who were assigned to Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 school days prior to the trip will not be eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
D. Adjustment to Item 11.1G (Regional Orchestra Festival participation) on the 2/19/02 Board Agenda to increase teacher expenses from $300 to $450 for hotel accommodations.
E. Fifty-two (52) third grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and an aide, to travel to the Community Arts Center during May 2002 to attend a performance. They will also visit City Hall and the Sun-Gazette. Students who have been suspended from school or who have been assigned to Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 school days prior to the trip will not be eligible to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
F. Forty-eight (48) second grade students from Lose Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Trout Pond Park (Hughesville) and Indian Park (Montoursville) during May 2002. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or been assigned to Saturday School for 60 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Lose PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
G. Five (5) health occupations students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Jackson Elementary School during April 2002 to present an anti-smoking program to the fourth grade students. Students eligible to participate will be passing all major courses, have no bus discipline record, will have no more than 5 days of out of school suspension, and will be experiencing no attendance problems. There will be no cost to the District. The students will be transported by their teacher.
H. Seventy-two (72) second grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Community Arts Center during May 2002 to attend a performance. Students eligible to attend will have no more than two pink slips between April 1 and the date of the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
J. Seven (7) Williamsport Area High School music students, accompanied by two music staff members, to travel to Philadelphia for four days during April 2002 to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association All-State Festival.
Band Choir
David Elkin, French Horn Kacie Weaver, Alto I
Jason June, Tuba Jessica Owens, Alto II
Cong Ma, Baritone
Brittnee Engel, Flute II
Mary Alice Hartsock, Flute I
Cost to the District would be $1,680 ($1,200 from 101-3211-326-160-23-813 and $480 from 101-3212-326-160-23-813) for student registration fees; and $1,000 ($500 each from 101-3211-326-160-23-581 and 101-3212-326-160-23-581) for teacher expenses. Student transportation will be provided by teachers and parents. Two substitutes will be needed for two days for William Kellerman and Paul McPhail.
K. Eighty-eight (88) kindergarten students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Lane’s End Farm (Jersey Shore) during May 2002. The students will have an opportunity to learn about sheep farming and to compare farm life to city life. Student eligible to participate will not have had a severe discipline referral to the principal within 30 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson School Association.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
L. Thirty-five (35) ELECT program students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by four adult chaperones, to travel to Penn College during April 2002. The students will learn information about self-esteem and parenting. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than 5 days as of the date of the trip, will have no bus discipline record, will be passing all major courses, and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, having attendance difficulties.
District transportation is requested (101-1390-3-26-226-33-519).
M. Seven (7) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by a counselor, to travel to Bloomsburg University during April 2002 to attend a “ Women’s Futures Symposium” sponsored by Junior Achievement. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than 5 days as of the date of the trip, will have no bus disciplinary record, will be passing all major coursework, and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, having attendance difficulty. Students will be transported in the school van. There will be no other costs associated with the trip.
N. Forty-five (45) first grade students from Lose Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Children’s Discovery Workshop and Memorial Park during May 2002. The students will have the opportunity to participate in many hands-on activities at the CDW, and will be treated to a picnic and activities at the park. Students eligible to participate will not have received a suspension or Saturday School within 60 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Lose PTO.
O. Fifty-six (56) fifth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by 24 adult chaperones, to travel to Hershey Park during May 2002. Students eligible to participate may not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 60 days as of the date of the trip. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Funding will be provided from money raised from three class fundraisers
P. Seventy (70) Williamsport Area High School vocational students, accompanied by their teachers and a counselor, to travel to Lycoming College during April 2002. The students will have an opportunity to apply for summer jobs, with the graduating students have the opportunity to seek full-time employment. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than 5 days as of the date of the trip, will have no bus disciplinary record, will be passing all major coursework, and are not, in the opinion of their house principal, having attendance difficulties. District transportation is requested (101-1390-3-26-226-33-519). Two substitutes will be required.
Q. Four (4) autistic support students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and aides, to travel to Little Delaware Spring Farm (Watsontown) and Memorial Park during May 2002. The students will have the opportunity to see animals in their habitat as a tie-in to their unit on farm animals. They will also have lunch and a play period at the park. There will be no exclusions. Transportation will be provided by one of the aide’s in her personal van. The Cochran School Association will provide lunch. There will be no additional expenses.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
R. Sixty-one (61) fifth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penn’s Cave (Centre Hall) during April 2002. The students will learn about the habitats of various animals native to Pennsylvania and observe the geological structure of caves. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 60 school days of the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
A. Richard C. Hostrander to use the gymnasium at Roosevelt Middle School on Saturday, February 22, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. to hold the annual “Come Visit Inside Newberry” Community Event. Mr. Hostrander is requesting that the occupancy fee of $40.00 be waived. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
B. Child Evangelism Fellowship to use a classroom at Lose Elementary School on Tuesdays beginning in April 2002 through May, 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 $120.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS - Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following bids/contract items:
12.1* Authorize the purchase of General 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:
Integrity School Supplies, Laurel, MD $2,869.80
Kurtz Bros., Clearfield, PA 6,178.08
Miller Office Supply Co., Williamsport, PA 9,740.00
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL 2,359.52
Prestige Office Products Inc., Hickory Hills, IL 1,970.44
Quill Office Supplies Inc., Lincolnshire, IL 341.76
Standard Stationery Supply Co. Inc., Wheeling, IL 2,314.16
Staples Business Advantage Inc., Rochester, NY 471.10
Tree House Inc., Newton Center, MA 930.00
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $27,174.86
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.2* Authorize the purchase of Custodial 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:
Denney Electric Supply Inc., Lock Haven, PA $ 43.20
DuBois Chemicals, Sharonville, OH 3,068.10
Faxon Lumber Company Inc., Williamsport, PA 285.31
Kressley's Paint & Wallpaper, S. Williamsport, PA 7,116.00
Master Chemical Products Inc., Wilkes-Barre, PA 288.00
Susquehanna Paper & Sanitary, Williamsport, PA 970.20
Sanico Inc., Binghampton, NY 165.60
United Restaurant Equipment Inc., Harrisburg, PA 373.44
Wesco Distribution Inc., Williamsport, PA 240.60
W.W. Grainger Inc., Harrisburg, PA 198.72
X-PEDX, Camp Hill, PA 5,500.00
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $18,249.17
12.3* Authorize the District's Participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of custodial supplies
to replenish warehouse stock.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Airwick Professional Products Inc., Harrisburg, PA $1,346.64
Beltex Co. Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 1,245.00
Calico Industries Inc., Annapolis Junction, MD 12,347.26
Dauphin Electric Assoc., Lewisburg, PA 6,846.60
Eagle Maintenance Supply, Pennsauken, NJ 208.50
Joseph Gartland Inc., Paulsboro, NJ 2,698.50
Master Chemical Products Inc., Wilkes Barre, PA 6,510.30
Main Pool & Chemical Supply Co., Avoca, PA 1,169.00
Penn Jersey Paper Company, Philadelphia, PA 475.20
Shuttle Chemical Supply Inc., Cherry Tree, PA 75.20
Schaedler/Yesco Dist. Inc., Harrisburg, PA 575.99
United Restaurant Equipment Inc., Harrisburg, PA 1,263.40
X-PEDX Inc., Camp Hill, PA 16,777.39
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $51,538.98
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4* Award a contract for one (1) New 2002 All Wheel Drive Truck with dump body, spreader and plow in accordance with our specifications to the following vendor. All recommended awards are based upon the lowest bid meeting specifications. All bids were opened publicly in the District Service Center at 2:00 p.m. on March 12, 2002.
VENDORS BID
Sunbury Motors
943 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA $47,928.80
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
220-2650-0-00-350-74 752 Capital Reserve Vehicle Operation & Maintenance
Eleven requests for bids were mailed to various vendors. Three bids were received for this vehicle, however, two bids were rejected due to incorrect pricing.
12.5* Award a contract for one (1) New 2002 4x4 Truck with Service Body and Plow in accordance with our specifications to the following vendor. All recommended awards are based upon the lowest bid meeting specifications. All bids were opened publicly in the District Service Center at 2:00 p.m. on March 12, 2002.
VENDORS BID
Mc Cafferty Ford-Kia
6320 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA $32,359.00
Sunbury Motors
943 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA $33,667.05
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Mc Cafferty Ford-Kia
6320 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA $32,359.00
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
220-2650-0-00-350-74 752 Capital Reserve Vehicle Operation & Maintenance
Eleven requests for bids were mailed to various vendors. Three bids were received for this vehicle, however, one bid was rejected due to incorrect pricing.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.6* Authorize a contract for one (1) New 2002 Cargo Van in accordance with our specifications to the following vendor. All recommended awards are based upon the lowest bid meeting specifications. All bids were opened publicly in the District Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2002.
VENDORS BID
Mc Cafferty Ford-Kia
6320 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA $23,379.00
Sunbury Motors
943 N. Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA $22,144.85
MacIntyre Chev-Olds Cadillac
10 East Walnut Street
Lock Haven, PA $19,671.00*
*This bid did not meet our specifications for the cargo area.
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Sunbury Motors
943 N. Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA $22,144.85
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
220-2650-0-00-350-76 752 Capital Reserve Vehicle Operation & Maintenance
12.7* Award a contract for one (1) New 2002 Window Van in accordance with our specifications to the following vendor. All recommended awards are based upon the lowest bid meeting specifications. All bids were opened publicly in the District Service Center at 2:00p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002.
VENDORS BID
Mc Cafferty Ford-Kia
6320 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA $19,298.00
Sunbury Motors
943 N. Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA $18,394.82
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.7* Award a contract for one (1) New 2002 Window Van cont’d:
VENDORS BID
MacIntyre Chev-Olds Cadillac
10 East Walnut Street
Lock Haven, PA $18,037.00
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD:
MacIntyre Chev-Olds Cadillac
10 East Walnut Street
Lock Haven, PA $18,037.00
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
220-23650-0-00-350-77 752 Capital Reserve Vehicle Operation & Maintenance
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following tax summaries:
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman spoke about a program titled “Make a Difference” that will be held at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in June. He asked he Board Members to consider volunteering to assist with the program.
Mrs. Markle congratulated the Sheridan Elementary School for finishing 12 th out of 30 in the Battle of the Books.
Mr. Shultz stated that Roosevelt tied for 3rd out of 30 in the middle school Battle of the Books.
Mr. Temple stated that our track team is having a good season.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
Mr. Holland provided an update on the Woodward hearing.
President Stone announced that an executive session was held prior to this evening’s meetings to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive legal advice from an attorney.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman and carried, the meeting adjourned at
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary