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, May 7, 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., Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: James E. Temple
INVOCATION – Mrs. Susan Mahaffey provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Outstanding Students:
B. Calendar of Events:
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
D. Dr. Lowery recognized Ted Piwowar who announced that the following students are winners of the 2002 Award of Educational Achievement:
Charity C. Bliss Amanda J. Bowling
Rose Lee Del Valle Michael J. Eshelman
Paul R. Fink Brian R. Frame
Lisa A. Gorasi Nicholas B. Hill
Brett A. Leinback Amanda M. Livermore
Galen M. Lucas Jacqueline R. Miller
Matthew C. Miller Matthew D. Myers
Chase G. Pearson Ashley E. Putman
Megan E. Ross Erica L. Smith
Erika B. Stackhouse Peter J. Swift
Donald R. Zerbe
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Report by the Class of 2002—Kendra Driscoll, Senior Class President, and Steve Wiser, Advisor
B. Winter Sports Summary—Presented by Sean McCann, Athletic Director
C. Congratulations to Tom Kelchner, Department Chair for Art, for receiving a Rothermel Alumni Award from Kutztown University. The Rothermel Alumni Award recognizes the notable and distinguished achievements of alumni in their professional life 16 years or more after graduation from Kutztown University.
D. On display in the Baskin Gallery from May 1st through May 29th is “Art & Nature: A K-12 Theme Exhibition focusing on nature as the subject in Art.”
E. Districts' Improvement Planning Process
F. Mr. Holland provided an update on the Woodward Township proceedings. He indicated that one additional day of testimony is being scheduled which will conclude the hearing process.
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following financial reports:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2002
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the lists submitted marked Order No. 05/07/02 in the amount of $673,667.49, 05/07/02A in the amount of $193,065.06, 05/07/02B in the amount of $17,007.77 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 05/07/02, 05/07/02A and 05/07/02B.
6.3* Authorize the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2002-2003:
A. A public official bond in the amount of $500,000 for the following for the faithful performance of duties for the period beginning July 1, 2002 and the premium paid in accordance with Sections 431, 436 and 658 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
1. Charles E. Peterson, Jr., Board Secretary/Business Administrator (as Board Secretary).
B. The Controller/Treasurer to invest funds temporarily surplus to the needs of the Williamsport Area School District during fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, in accordance with the provisions of the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, Section 440.1.
C. The Purchasing Agent to purchase material and supplies, contracted services, furniture, equipment, textbooks and other goods and services for which appropriations are made in the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, in accordance with the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, and School Board Policy.
D. The payment of salaries for instructional and non-instructional employees as these salaries become due and payable on the following dates:
07/12/02 07/26/02 08/09/02
08/23/02 09/06/02 09/20/02
10/04/02 10/18/02 11/01/02
11/15/02 11/29/02 12/13/02
12/27/02 01/10/03 01/24/03
02/07/03 02/21/03 03/07/03
03/21/03 04/04/03 04/18/03
05/02/03 05/16/03 05/30/03
06/13/03 06/27/03
6.3* Authorize the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2002-2003 cont’d:
E. The following signatories for all depositories of the funds of the Williamsport Area School District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003:
David B. Stone, Jr. - Board President
Madeline T. Bird - Controller/Treasurer
Eva Girio-Vogel - Director of Accounting and Budget
F. The following depositories of the funds of the Williamsport Area School District be authorized for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003:
PNC Bank
JP Morgan Chase Bank
First Union of Connecticut – Stamford, CT
Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT)
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Funds (PSDLAF)
6.4 Approve the student activity reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and the report for the period of July 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002.
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 Report of 2001 PSSA Writing scores for grades six and nine.
8.2 Approve contents of the 2002-03 student handbook for Lycoming Valley Middle School.
8.3 Approve using ACCESS funds to pay for job coaching services for a 12th grade life skills support student. Williamsport Area School District will pay $1,043.40 to Skills, Incorporated. The District has entered into an interagency agreement with MHMR and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to share costs of providing this service to students who would be unable to be competitively employed in the community without the support of a job coach.
8.4 Approve Barbara Herr, elementary emotional support teacher at Cochran Elementary School, to conduct behavioral research on four students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) via the use of a token economy behavior management system. Barbara would obtain parental consent to implement a strategy designed to reduce inappropriate behavior for students with challenging behaviors. Barbara would train her teaching assistant and a TSS to take data on the students in the sample. She will determine if the intervention is effective by comparing pre and post intervention data. Her results would be published in a research paper for her research design class. Confidentiality would be maintained by using pseudonyms in the paper.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5 Approve professional development inservice for the entire WASD Administrative Staff to be held at WAHS on Thursday June 13, 2002 and at Pennsylvania College of Technology on June 14, 2002. Costs are limited to meals and snacks.
8.6 Approve Barbara Thomas, Tressler Lutheran Services, to present a Student Assistance Team Building inservice for the Roosevelt SAP team on May 9, 2002, from 8:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. at the District Service Center. The $500.00 cost will be paid with Drug Free Schools money.
8.7 Approve the Parent/Student Handbook contents for Curtin Middle School.
8.8 Approve Jean Nolan, Paul Bower, and Lisa Yingling for up to 2 days of curriculum writing in mathematics. The curriculum work will be at the rate of $85 per day and is funded through Title II (String # 141-2270-1-00-071-11).
8.9* Establish tuition and registration fees for the high school summer sessions June 17 through July 26, 2002, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. daily for one credit courses; and June 17 through July 5, 2002, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. daily for .5 credit courses. These dates will provide a 29-day (1.0 credit) and a 14-day (.5 credit) schedule, with vacation on July 4, additional information attached.
Any secondary student is eligible for make-up in any offered subject, or advanced credit work in Social Studies. Students living outside the Williamsport Area School District will be accepted into the program provided space is available. Strict attendance guidelines will be followed.
Length of Course Non-Resident Fee Resident Fee Adjusted Fee
60 Hours $200 $125 $100
120 Hours $400 $250 $200
Courses Offered:
* 0029 English 9 Basic
* 0003 English 10 Basic
* 0013 English 11 Basic
* 0023 English 12 Basic
1029 Civics & Multiculturalism
1009 Civics & Multiculturalism Honors **
1003 American Cultures I
1013 American Cultures II
1011 American Cultures II Honors **
1022 Global Economics & Political Living
1020 Global Economics & Political Living Honors **
2015 Core-Plus I
2011 Algebra I
2012 Algebra II
8.9* Establish tuition and registration fees for the high school summer sessions cont’d:
Courses Offered cont’d:
3009 General Science
* 9009 Physical Education – Freshman
* 9010 Physical Education – Sophomore
* 9011 Physical Education – Junior/Senior
* These courses are offered for “make-up” only.
** Honors courses must be approved by the student’s guidance counselor.
8.10 Approve WASD to enter into an agreement for the second year with the Campbell Street Family, Youth, & Community School to continue a successful program that will provide Education Mentors for identified fourth and fifth graders from Lose Elementary School wherever they may be attending in Williamsport Area Schools during the 2002-03 school year. The mentoring project addresses the following objectives: 1) to increase student attendance, 2) to improve academic performance, 3) to decrease incidents with the law, and 4) to increase self-esteem. Students’ report card information and identified strengths and needs will be provided to mentors only with parent permission.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, 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. Shirley A. Kropp, school bus driver for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2001-2002 school year (tentative 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 Shirley A. Kropp from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 28 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. Rebecca G. Lundy, library aide at Round Hills Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2001-2002 school year (tentative 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 Rebecca G. Lundy from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 19½ years of dedicated service to our school system as an aide. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
C. John Edward Frick, full-time social studies teacher at the high school, for other employment, effective at the completion of the 2001-2002 school year (tentative date of June 7, 2002).
D. Jeffrey R. Judd, full-time instrumental music teacher at Cochran, Lose, and Sheridan Elementary and Curtin Middle School, for personal reasons, effective June 30, 2002.
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Blanetta Akpakip, full-time science teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for a sabbatical leave effective for the first semester of the 2002-2003 school year (tentative dates of August 27, 2002, through January 17, 2003), for the purpose of study.
Ms. Akpakip has been a teacher in the District since September 1, 1992, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
B. Cynthia I. Hughes, full-time instructional support aide at high school/reassigned to Roosevelt Middle School, extension of her unpaid medical leave, effective April 25, 2002, through June 19, 2002.
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.
C. LeAnn M. Henry, 256 Logan Lane, Hughesville, full-time mathematics teacher at the high school, for a sabbatical leave effective for the first semester of the 2002-2003 school year (tentative dates of August 27, 2002, through January 17, 2003), for the purpose of study.
Mrs. Henry has been a teacher in the District since September 3, 1991, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF:
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Amy R. Korenkiewicz, R.D. #3, Box 224, Wellsboro 16901, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 27, 2002, to teach English at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor’s, $36,693, pending negotiations. Ms. Korenkiewicz holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and is certified in English and Communications (replacing Larry Bassett, retired).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. The following employees for Summer Food Service Program, effective June 10, 2002, to August 28, 2002, at the salary rates listed below:
# of Hours Rate Per
Employee Position Daily Hour
Mary E. Eaker General Food Service Worker 6 hours $ 9.24
Sherry E. Jolin General Food Service Worker 4 hours $ 9.24
Connie Mills Food Service Truck Driver 4 hours $ 9.59
Janet M. Loffredo Site Monitor (approximately 150 total hours) $10.99
C. The following employees for Summer Food Service Program, effective June 10, 2002, to August 9, 2002, at the salary rates listed below:
# of Hours Rate Per
Employee Position Daily Hour
Betty A. Sholder General Food Service Worker 4 hours $ 9.24
Jacquelyn A. Feig General Food Service Worker 3 hours $ 9.24 Jacquelyn A. Feig General Food Service Worker 3 hours $ 8.88
Linda M. Williams General Food Service Worker 3 hours $ 9.24
Mary L. Anderson General Food Service Worker 3 hours $ 9.24
Robert A. McQuillen Food Service Truck Driver 4 hours $ 9.59
Bonnie Van Allen Food Service Truck Driver 4 hours $ 9.59
Steven Deitrick Truck Driver/Garbage Pickup 2 hours $ 9.59
D. Jeffrey G. Rotoli, 137 Grininger Road, 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 April 24, 2002.
E. Madeline T. Bird as Treasurer of the Williamsport Area School District for a term of one year, effective July 1, 2002.
Section 404 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended, established a one-
year term of office for the Treasurer. Madeline Bird is the Director of Finance/
Tax Officer, effective July 1, 2002. That position includes the duties of Treasurer.
F. The following as substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective May 8, 2002:
Nancy L. Breauchy 918 Park Avenue, Williamsport
G. The following persons as non-certificated substitute teachers with receipt of an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number
of hours assigned and worked during the 2001-2002 school year, effective May 6, 2002:
Gary R. Titus 82 Wagner St., Jersey Shore
Katie L. Ulrich 400 Glenwood Ave., Apt. 2, Williamsport
Joe L. Walker 1672 Memorial Ave., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H. The following substitute teachers, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Elementary
Adrienne M. Wydra 98 Valley Heights Dr., Williamsport
Secondary
Rachel L. Fineberg 273 Oakley Dr., State College
Nicholas L. Fiorini 550 East Mountain Ave., South Williamsport
David L. Fortin 102 Paige Lane, Williamsport
Spring M. Moore 1100 Mulberry St., Williamsport
K-12
Elizabeth A. Rager 1930 Round Top Rd., Montoursville
I. The following substitute administrative support/aides, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Thelma J. Eckman 1814 Mahaffey Hollow Rd., Linden
J. The Williamsport Area School District extends a provisional offer of employment to Lisa D. Owens, 2A Seville Apt., Logan Blvd., Hollidaysburg 16648, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 27, 2002, to teach mathematics at the high school, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations, plus eligible benefits, provided Ms. Owens obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by July 16, 2002 (replacing James Arp, retired).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A. Change position title for Madeline T. Bird from Director of Finance/Tax Officer/Treasurer to Controller/Treasurer, with appropriate adjustments in the job description for this position and to authorize the following base salary adjustment for the 2001-2002 school year (prorated) from $56,549 to $59,049 to reflect adjusted responsibilities, effective May 6, 2002.
B. Approve Michael W. Reeder from Business/Tax Office Accountant ($27,930) to Administrative Accountant-Business Office at a salary of $31,827, prorated, with appropriate adjustments in the job description for this position, effective May 6, 2002. Mr. Reeder will be eligible for all appropriate benefits provided under the Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
C. Steven H. Roles, 2600 Riverside Drive, Duboistown 17702, from a general part-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School to a general full-time custodian at Roosevelt Middle School, 250 days up to 8 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $23,080, prorated ($11.54 per hour), effective May 13, 2002 (replacing Christopher Anderson, transferred).
D. Michele M. Peterson, 313 Hughes St., Williamsport, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Stevens Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $8.24 per hour, effective May 8, 2002 (replacing Monica Smith, resigned).
9.5 WORK CALENDARS FOR 2002-2003
Consider approving work schedules calendars for administrative and support staff employees for fiscal year 2002-2003 as listed below:
Category Column Days Hours
12-month Custodial/Maintenance/Warehouse/
Printer/Automotive Maintenance A 250 8
12-month Administrators*, Confidential Admin. Support* B 245 7 ½*
12-month Technicians, Admin. Support B 245 7 ½
11-month Selected Admin. Support Staff C 225 7
11-month Selected Administrators* D 220 7 ½*
10-month Department Heads* E 205 7*
10-month Elem. Admin. Admin. Support E 205 7
Selected Psychologists F 200 7 ½
Teacher Schedule G 188 7
Instructional Aides/Administrative Support H 185 7
Students/Bus Drivers/Food Service/Security Officers I 180 ---
*Reflects advertised office hours. These employee schedules are not limited to office hours.
9.6 OTHER
A. Authorize the Employment Steering Committee to research and develop a District-wide employee Sick Leave Bank Policy and to provide recommendations regarding the adoption of such a policy by the Board of Directors, to be effective with the 2003-2004 school year.
B. Approve Joseph S. Caroccia, 811 Sheridan St., Williamsport, as a student worker in the non-paid portion of the Williamsport Area High School Special Needs School-to-Work Program. Joseph will be working half days in the maintenance department starting May 8, 2002. This program will be conducted as a pilot program for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school term.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, 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. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Approximately 106 fourth grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penns Cave during May 2002. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 6 weeks prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
B. Approximately 140 seventh grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penns Cave during May 2002. Students who have been assigned an OSS suspension, Saturday School, the IRC, or who have been assigned after-school detention for 3 or more days from April 8, 2002, through the date of the trip will be ineligible to participate. District transportation. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
C. Ninety-six (96) first grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and a classroom aide, to travel to T&D’s Cats of the World (Penns Creek) during May 2002. Students eligible to attend will not have been suspended or have been assigned to Saturday School within 30 school days prior to the date of the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson School Association/PTO.
D. Seventy-six (76) fifth grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Roosevelt Middle School during May 2002 to attend an orientation program. Students eligible to participate will have no Saturday School assignments or suspensions within the last 30 days. District transportation is requested and will be billed to Roosevelt Middle School.
11.1* The following student trips cont’d:
E. Approximately 40 food service students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to New Berlin during May 2002. The students will have an opportunity to have a fine dining experience to further enhance the skills they have been learning in class. Students eligible to participate will have no suspension record, have fewer than 3 unexcused absences, will be passing all coursework, and have no bus disciplinary infractions. District transportation is requested (101-1390-3-26-226-33-519). Lunch will be purchased with the money received in tips this year in the Millionaire Café.
F. Forty (40) kindergarten students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Jarrett’s Dairy Farm (Montgomery) during May 2002. The trip is a culminating activity for their unit on farms. There will be no exclusions. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
G. Seventy (70) Lycoming Valley Middle School music students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School during June 2002 to perform for the students. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with their school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested (101-1100-2-24-160-23-519). There will be no other costs.
H. Fifty-two (52) seventh grade classes from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Roseview Court during May 2002. The students will have an opportunity to meet the pen pals they have been corresponding with this year. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with their school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested and will be billed to the Curtin PTO. There will be no cost to the District.
I. Sixty-six (66) kindergarten students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland during May 2002. The trip is a culminating activity for their study of plants and living things. Student eligible to participate will not have been assigned to Saturday School or have been suspended within the last 30 days. District transportation is requested. All costs will be billed to the Stevens PTA.
J. Seventy-five (75) second grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers/aide and parent volunteers, to travel to the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society during May 2002. Students eligible to participate will not have been assigned to Saturday School or have been suspended with the last 30 days. District transportation is requested. All costs will be billed to the Stevens PTA.
11.1* The following student trips cont’d:
K. Five (5) Williamsport Area High School health services students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Bloomsburg University during May 2002 to give a presentation on their anti-smoking project. Students eligible to participate will have no more than 5 suspension days, will be passing all coursework, and have no bus disciplinary infractions. There will be no cost to the District. The students will be transported by their teacher.
L. Fifty (50) fifth grade students from Lose Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Roosevelt Middle School during May 2002 for an orientation tour. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within the last 30 school days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested and will be billed to the Roosevelt PTO.
M. Twenty-six (26) third grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Little League Museum during May 2002. The students will have an opportunity to meet their pen pals from Central Elementary School in South Williamsport. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the date of the trip.
Transportation will be provided by City Bus. Costs will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
N. Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during May 2002 to participate in Senator Madigan’s seminar for students. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school, have no bus disciplinary infractions, and be passing all major coursework. District transportation is requested and will be covered using existing bus runs. There will be no cost to the District.
O. Fifteen (15) eighth grade students from Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and Roosevelt Middle Schools (5 students from each school), accompanied by a staff chaperone from each school, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during May 2002. The students will be participating in diversity training. There will be no exclusions.
The students will be transported by a staff member. There will be no cost to the District.
P. Fifteen (15) members of Roosevelt Middle School’s Select String Ensemble, accompanied by their director, to travel during May 2002. The students will be performing at the following nursing homes: Valley View, The Meadows, Manor Care North, Manor Care South, Roseview Manor, and the Williamsport Home. Students eligible to participate will have no suspension record. District transportation is requested and will be billed to Roosevelt. There will be no other cost to the District.
Q. Forty-five (45) eighth grade students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Susquehanna State Park during May 2002 to study about the history of the Susquehanna River. There will be no exclusions. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Curtin PTO.
11.1* The following student trips cont’d:
R. Ninety-five (95) orchestra members from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Cochran Elementary School during May 2002 to perform for the students. Students participating must be in compliance with the school field trip disciplinary requirements. Transportation is requested for the return trip to Curtin only (101-1100-2-24-160-23-519)—the parents will transport the students to Cochran in the morning.
S. Ninety-five (95) orchestra members from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Sheridan Elementary School during May 2002 to perform for the students. Students participating must be in compliance with the school field trip disciplinary requirements. Transportation is requested for the trip to Sheridan only (101-1100-2-24-160-23-519)—the parents will pick the students up at Sheridan after school.
T. Approximately 107 Williamsport Area High School physics students, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Knoebel’s Grove during May 2002. The students will conduct various physics experiments using the amusement park rides. Students eligible to participate will be passing all classes, and have no more than one suspension this school year. District transportation is requested (101-1100-3-26-185-27-519). Park admission will be funded through 101-1100-3-26-185-27-813.
U. Twenty-two (22) morning and 19 afternoon kindergarten students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Williamsport West Veterinary Hospital and the Marvin Waltz Dairy Farm during May 2002. There will be no exclusions. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
V. Forty-five (45) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Strolling Strings, accompanied by their director, to travel to the Genetti Hotel during May 2002 to perform at the Susquehanna Health System Volunteers’ Luncheon. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the WAHS disciplinary requirements.
District transportation is requested (101-1100-3-26-160-23-519).
W. One hundred (100) eighth grade students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by approximately 10 Curtin staff members, to travel to Hershey Park during May 2002. Students eligible to participate must have less than 8 demerits. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Funds for the trip will be provided through the PTO, Student Council, and the students (this trip is voluntary outside of the school day).
X. Seventeen (17) life skills students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and aides, to travel to Faxon Bowling Lanes and Memorial Park during May 2002. There will be no exclusions. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
11.1* The following student trips cont’d:
Y. Twenty-five (25) life skills and autistic support students from the Williamsport
Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, aides, and 5 WillSERVE students, to travel to Susquehanna State Park during May 2002. There will be no exclusions.
The students will be transported to the park by the Herdic Trolley. District transportation is requested for the return trip (101-1210-3-26-200-04-581). Lunch will be funded through 101-1210-3-26-200-04-819.
Z. Six (6) Williamsport Area High School Key Club members, accompanied by their advisor and/or a parent, to travel to Northumberland during May 2002 for officer training. Students eligible to participate will be in good academic standing, have fewer than 5 missed school days, and have no school suspensions. Transportation will be provided in the school van. A substitute may be required for the day if the advisor accompanies the student. There will be no other costs.
AA. Approximately 10 emotional support students, accompanied by their teachers and an aide, to travel to Rock Run and Muncy Creek on two days in May 2002. The students will have the opportunity to engage in cooperative work with their peers. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended more than 5 days, have no bus disciplinary record, have no attendance difficulties, and be passing all major courses.
District transportation is requested and will be billed to special education.
BB. Thirty-eight (38) Curtin Middle School band students, accompanied by their director and parent chaperones, to travel to Hershey Park during June 2002 to participate in “Music in the Parks” day. Students participating were nominated by their directors as exemplary and must be in compliance with their school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Registration will be paid by the WAHS Band Association. All other costs will be charged to the Music Department.
CC. Twenty-two (22) Roosevelt Middle School band students, accompanied by their director and parent chaperones, to travel to Hershey Park during June 2002 to participate in “Music in the Parks” day. Students participating were nominated by their directors as exemplary and must be in compliance with their school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Registration will be paid by the WAHS Band Association. All other costs will be charged to the Music Department.
DD. Twenty-five (25) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Jazz Ensemble, accompanied by three teachers and six parent chaperones, to travel to Hershey Park during June 2002 to participate in “Music in the Parks” day. Students participating must be in compliance with their school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Registration will be paid by the WAHS Band Association. All other costs will be charged to the Music Department.
11.1* The following student trips cont’d:
EE. Approximately 55 fifth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to New York City during May 2002. The students will be visiting the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island and Ground Zero. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended during April or May. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Cochran School Association will fund the trans- portation. The remaining funds will be paid through a fundraiser and student payments.
11.2 Approve the filing of an application for participation in the Summer Food Service Program.
Reimbursement is based on the actual cost or maximum reimbursement per meal whichever is less. Additional reimbursement is provided to offset administrative costs.
The Summer Food Service Program meal preparation is proposed for Jackson Elementary and would be distributed to playgrounds and other sites in cooperation with the YMCA, YWCA, Antioch Baptist Church, The Center, IU 17, Williamsport Housing Authority, WASD Elemen-tary Title I Summer School Program at Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson, Roosevelt and Loyalsock Township School District.
A. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on June 1, 2002 to hold a rehearsal. WSO is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $50.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
B. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on December 9 and 10, 2002 to hold rehearsals. WSO is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $100.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
C. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on May 5, 2003 to hold a rehearsal. WSO is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $50.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following bids/contract items:
12.1* Authorize the District's Participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania
Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of athletic supplies for the Athletic and Physical Education Departments.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Chuck Robbins Sporting Goods, Wilkes Barre, PA $420.16
Sportsman's, Johnstown, PA
4,274.99
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD $4,695.15
12.2* Authorize the District's Participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of Cafeteria Paper and Smallwares for the Food Service and Technology Education Departments.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Calico Industries Inc., Annapolis Junction, MD $3,871.96
Joseph Gartland Inc., Paulsboro, NJ 47.60
Penn Jersey Paper Company, Philadelphia, PA 5,165.40
United Restaurant Equipment Inc., Harrisburg, PA 7,872.67
W A DeHart Inc., New Columbia, PA 3,459.57
XPEDX, Camp Hill, PA 18,237.26
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD $38,654.46
12.3* Approve an agreement with the YWCA to act as site supervisor for the Summer Food Service Program at Lose Elementary Playground, Memorial Playground, Newberry Park Playground, Shaw Place Playground, Youngs Wood Playground, Brandon Park Playground and Flannigan Park Playground.
12.4* Authorize an agreement with the City of Williamsport governing the terms, conditions and fees for our baseball team’s use of Bowman Field for the period of April 9, 2002 through
June 14, 2002.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following tax items:
13.1 Approve the attached tax summaries.
13.2 Authorize the Municipal and School Income Tax Office to obtain income information from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for the purpose of verifying income taxes reported to this local office.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Williamsport Area High School Orchestra and Mr. Straiton did a great job last week. He also encouraged everyone to attend the string chamber concert on May 28, 2002.
Mrs. Williams reminded everyone that the Diversity Day Celebration is from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
on May 10, 2002. There will be great food and many activities. She encouraged everyone to attend.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS CONT’D:
Mrs. Markle asked about the status of the agreement with West End for the baseball field partnership. Mr. Holland reported that West End requested some revisions that have been incorporated into the agreement. He will provide copies for the Board members to review.
Dr. Lowery invited the Board to attend a diversity presentation by Dr. Crystal Kuykendall at the Williamsport Area High School auditorium beginning at 8:30 a.m. on May 10, 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 Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Vollman and carried, the meeting adjourned at
9:24 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary