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 23, 2002, beginning at 7:00 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. Charles E. Peterson, Jr. provided the invocation.
.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events:
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.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Personnel Budget Presentation – James A. Dugan
B. Preliminary Budget Presentation – Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
Following Mr. Peterson’s presentation the Board discussed the following list of budget requests and agreed to either include or exclude each request in the tentative budget as follows:
Additional Personnel Requests
For
2002-2003 School Year
Curriculum (a)
1.5 positions
(1) Cochran, (.5) Jackson (b)
(tentatively Cochran)
1.5 positions - Elementary
.5 - WAHS (b)
Currently two 1/2 time positions (b)
(ESL) Teacher (K-8) Step 1 (c)
Teacher Alternative Education
(still being reviewed)
Alternate Ed (c)
(Elementary Alternate Ed) (b)
Paraprofessional Position (e) to General Fund
Other Funds
1. Tax Examiner (b)
2. One Speech Therapist (c)
(Still being reviewed)
(2-HS, 2-Roosevelt, 1-LV, 1-Curtin)
(Process ACCESS paperwork)
Requirement at LV
Additional Personnel Requests Codes:
Transportation. (Revise status of position at the end of the 2002-2003 school
year.)
support and aides.
The Board also discussed elementary staffing for FY03 and agreed that the
elementary teaching staff could be reduced by three positions. The elementary
principals had previously indicated that they could support a reduction of
3½ positions. The additional ½ position may be deleted later if the
administration can find a way to do it.
The School Board also had a discussion on real estate millage. Motion made by
Mr. Stone, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to include a one mill increase in the
tentative budget.
Roll Call – Yeas: Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Mahaffey, Mr. Shultz, Mr. Stone, Mr.
Temple,
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Zimmerman.
Nays: Mrs. Markle, Mr. Vollman.
C.
Districts' Improvement Planning Process
Committee Reports by Board Members -
None
Construction Projects – None
Motion made by Mr. Temple, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the balance of
the agenda.
Mr. Temple excused himself from the meeting at this time.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1*
Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted
marked Order No. 04/23/02 in the amount of $100,953.47, 04/23/02A in the amount
of $436,372.85 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be
directed to execute Order Nos. 04/23/02 and 04/23/02A.
6.2
Approve the following financial report:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,504,075.03
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 163,516.56
General Fund – Restricted (State)
11,447.80
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 30,211.87
Food Service Fund 54,059.61
Data Processing Fund
9,004.37
Maintenance Fund 31,242.48
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 4,242.37
Municipal & School Income Tax Office
30,683.51
Student Activities
0.00 TOTAL $2,838,483.60
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1
Approve the following book titles for Title I instruction:
Perma-Bound
Report to the Principal’s Office; The Whipping Boy; Max the Mighty;
Brian’s Return; Stargirl; Make Four Million By Next Thursday; Fearless;
Baseball in April and Other Stories; Brian’s Winter; Wringer; Nightjohn
Sundance Publishing
The Girls; Hero; Jumping the Nail; Randall’s Wall; The Schernoff
Discoveries; The Skin I’m In; Slot Machine; Soldier’s Heart; Stuck in
Neutral; White Water
Publisher’s Quality Library Service
The Haunting Hour; In Ned’s Head; All About Soccer; Power Football
Educational Design
Star Readers (Deion Sanders; Dan Marino; LL Cool; Tom Cruise; Denzel Washington
; Brooke Shields; Tiger Woods; Venus Williams; David Robinson; Scott Rolen;
Selena; Orlando Hernandes)
8.2*
Approve Dr. Crystal Kuykendall, Kreative and Innovative Resources for Kids
Inc., to conduct two diversity training sessions for select groups of high
school students on Thursday May 9. On Friday, May 10 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.,
she will present a program to all staff members and interested community
members. On Friday afternoon Dr. Kuykendall will conduct an inservice program
for the Roosevelt and Curtin Middle School faculties. The approximate cost is
$9,000 and is paid through the Innovative Learning and Workplace Development
Grant ($2,500), Safe Schools Initiative Grant ($1,750) and a grant from the
Williamsport Foundation.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.3*
Approve payment of $575 to Brandon Park for usage and a security deposit for
May 10, 2002. The total cost is being paid for through a grant from the
Williamsport Foundation.
8.4*
Approve Cloverleaf Cloggers to perform at Brandon Park on May 10 for the
Cultural Diversity Celebration. The approximate cost is $65 and is paid for
through a grant from the Williamsport Foundation.
8.5*
Approve a donation of $50 to the Lycoming County Civil Defense for services
provided during the Cultural Diversity Celebration on May 10. The total cost
is paid through a grant from the Williamsport Foundation.
8.6*
Approve the rental of three portable toilets from A-1 Portable toilets on May
10, at an estimated cost of $175. The total cost is paid through a grant from
the Williamsport Foundation.
8.7*
Approve KISS-FM to broadcast and advertise the Cultural Diversity Program on
May 10 at a fee of $700. The total cost is paid through a grant from the
Williamsport Foundation.
8.8
Approve the student/parent handbook contents for Roosevelt Middle School.
8.9
Item pulled by administration
– Report of 2001 PSSA Writing scores for grades six and nine.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS - None
9.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leaves of absence:
A.
Donna E. Robertson, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective April 26, 2002,
through May 9, 2002.
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Brian S. Leinbach, 75 Fisher Circle, Cogan Station, as a paid intern in the Tax
Office, effective May 13, 2002, for the duration of 480 hours, at the rate of
$8.00 per hour (no benefits).
B.
Michael D. DeSeau, Jr., 4702 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville, as a following
substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.25 per hour, for
the actual number of hours worked, effective April 23, 2002.
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
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
Shannon D. Newman
305 W. Walnut St., Hughesville
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A.
Christopher P. Anderson, 2605 Grand St., Williamsport, from a full-time
custodian at Roosevelt Middle School to a full-time custodian at the high
school, 250 days, 8 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $26,640 ($13.32 per
hour), effective May 6, 2002 (replacing Glen Willits, on medical leave).
B.
Tammy L. Parsons, 730 Funston Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Roosevelt
Middle School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective April 24,
2002 (replacing Gloria Jennings, transferred).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - None
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1*
Approve the following student trips:
A.
Addition to Item 11.1.L from the March 19, 2002, agenda authorizing all first
grade students from Round Hills Elementary School to visit the Children’s
Discovery Workshop. The students will also be stopping by Memorial Park on the
way back to school for a picnic and playtime.
B.
Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School musical performing
group Les Chanteuses, accompanied by their director, to travel to Brandon Park
during April 2002 to perform for the Brandon Park Commission. Students
participating with be in compliance with the high school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested
(101-1100-3-26-160-23-519). There will be no other costs.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1*
Award a contract for one (1) New 2003 Refrigerated Van with extended warranty
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, April 9,
2002.
VENDORS
BID
Bowersox Truck Sales & Service
$64,194.00
2751 Mc Coy Street
Williamsport, PA
$60,990.00 (alternate)
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.1*
Award a contract for one (1) New 2003 Refrigerated Van cont’d:
VENDORS
BID
Shirn’s Pontiac-GMC
1804 Lycoming Creek Road
Williamsport, PA
$63,885.00
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Bowersox Truck Sales & Service
2751 Mc Coy Street
Williamsport, PA
$60,990.00
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
510 A230105 - Food Service Reserves
Sixteen request for bids were mailed to various vendors. Only three bids were
received for this vehicle.
12.2*
Authorize contracts with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for reroofing and
roof repairs to the Roosevelt Middle School according to the terms and
conditions of a Pennsylvania Joint Purchasing Council Multi-State bid at an
estimated cost of $292,138.
12.3*
Authorize contracts with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for roof repairs to
the Woodward Township School according to the terms and conditions of a
Pennsylvania Joint Purchasing Council Multi-State bid at an estimated cost of
$24,502.
TAX ITEMS - None
The motion to approve agenda items 6 through 13 passed by a unanimous roll
call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman distributed information for the “Make a Difference 2002
Program” that will be held at the Pennsylvania College of Technology on
June 13-16, 2002.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
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 Mrs. Mahaffey and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary
1. 1 Supervisor Middle School
2. Mechanic-Vehicle Maintenance (b)
3. Administrative Support (Secretary)
4. Assistant Elementary Principal (a)
5. 2 Instructional/Computer Lab Aide
5. Bus Dispatcher (1) (d)
6. Sign-In Monitor (1) WAHS
7. English Second Language
8. Adjustment to stipend for Coord.
9. 1 Teacher Elementary
10. Instructional Aide
11. Eliminate Elementary
Total Costs for Additional Positions
Tax Office Funds
Total Tax Office Funds
ACCESS Funds
3. Six Instructional Aides (b)
4. One Half/Time Admin Support (b)
5.One Instructional Aide (IEP)
Total Costs Access Funds