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, June 18, 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: Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz, David B. Stone, Jr.,
Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Karen V. Harris, James E. Temple.
INVOCATION – Mr. James A. Dugan provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to
approve the minutes of the Regular Meetings of March 19, 2002; April 16 and 23, 2002 and the Special Meeting of March 25, 2002; April 18 and 30, 2002, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
Dr. Lowery reported that commencement was very successful and well organized. She indicated that Mr. Huddy and staff did an exceptional job.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A Congratulations to Mary Alice Hartsock, 2002 Williamsport Area High School graduate, for place first in The Pennsylvania American Legion Essay. Ms. Hartsock has received a scholarship to the college of her choice, and an invitation to attend the American Legion Convention at the Hilton Valley Forge in King of Prussia.
B. Congratulations to the following students who lettered in three different varsity sports during the 2001-02 school year:
C. Districts' Improvement Planning Process
D. Woodward Succession – President Stone recognized Mr. Holland to provide an update on the Woodward Township Succession. Mr. Holland reported that the final day of hearings was held on June 5th and summations were due and filed on June 13th . He said that the chairman of the State Board Committee informed us that the committee would probably make a recommendation to the full State Board in November.
President Stone thanked Mr. Holland for his work on this important issue.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee is very involved in interviews.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the following financial items:
6.1* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 06/18/02 in the amount of $683,255.24, 06/18/02A in the amount of $280,195.53, 06/18/02B in the amount of $15,955.91 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 06/18/02, 06/18/02A and 06/18/02B.
6.2* Approve budget changes for FY02 in the following funds in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
General Fund - Unrestricted
General Fund - Restricted FY01
General Fund - Restricted FY02
General Fund - Restricted State FY02
6.3 Authorize a June 28, 2002 order for the payment of bills with retroactive Board approval to occur on July 16, 2002 and a July 8, 2002 order for Earned Income Tax refunds.
6.4* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/02 to 7/1/03:
Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools (PICS) at a cost of $67,156.
(FY02 ACE/PSBA $61,167; FY03 ACE/PSBA quote $81,296).
B. Automobile Policy with Peerless Insurance Company through the PICS Program at a cost of $34,000. (FY02 ACE/PSBA $29,144; FY03 ACE/PSBA quote $50,470).
C. Worker’s Compensation with Old Republic Insurance Company through Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) at an estimated cost of $163,623. (FY02 Old Republic $105,934; FY03 PICS quote $161,771).
D. Excess Liability Umbrella Policy with Old Republic Insurance Company through the PSBA at a cost of $19,700. (FY02 Old Republic $15,510, no other quote).
E. School Board Legal Liability with the PSBA Trust at a cost of $16,658 and a deductible of $10,000. (FY02 Genesis/PSBA $14,693; FY03 quote by National Union $18,859).
6.4* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/02 to 7/1/03 cont’d:
F. Boiler and Machinery with Cincinnati Insurance Company at a cost of $5,000. (FY02 Cincinnati $5,000).
G. Interscholastic Athletic and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance with AG Administrators, Inc. at a cost of $15,000 (unchanged). The voluntary student accident insurance premium is also unchanged at $28 for school time and $124 for 24-hour coverage.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
6.5* Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to authorize the following resolution regarding the 1985 Bond Issues.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Approve Anne Abernathy Roth, children's author & songwriter, to present three performances on July 30, 31 and August 1, 2002 to the Title I Extended Year elementary students. Costs included a presentation fee of $1,485. and travel costs up to $750. Total costs are approximately $2,235.
8.2* Approve CPR recertification for the K-12 Physical Education staff. The cost is $15.00 per person for 21 people and will be provided through the American Red Cross. The cost is budgeted in #101-2270-000-330-17-323 (FY03).
8.3* Approve payment to the following six music teachers for 1½ days each of summer curriculum work on the Elementary School Music Classroom and Choral Curriculum. The work will be completed at Cochran Elementary School during June 2002 at a rate of $85 per teacher per day.
Kay Fisher
Sharon Freed
Michelle Hinkal
Jean Hormell
Deb Lax
Bev Schmidt
The approximate cost for the work will be $765 and is budgeted in account number
101 2260 0 00 105 07 130.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.4* Adoption and purchase of College Physics , published by Harcourt, for students enrolled in Physics I Honors classes at Williamsport Area High School. The 6th Edition of this text has a copyright date of 2003 and is one of the leading college/AP Physics textbooks today and will replace outdated and worn textbooks. The distributor will provide a full array of supportive materials, including teachers’ editions, problem sets and solutions, transparencies, and CD-ROM resources at no charge.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 65 student texts @ $84.00 each is $6,600 and is budgeted in string number 101-1100-3-26-85-27-640.
8.5* Adoption and purchase of Physics: Principles and Problems , published by Glencoe, for students enrolled in Physics I classes at Williamsport Area High School. This textbook is widely used for academic high school physics courses and the copyright date of 2002 assures that its content and applications are current and modern. The distributor will provide supporting materials, including lab manuals, problem sets and solutions, transparencies, and CD-ROM resources at no charge.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 75 student texts @ $55.50 each is $6,000 and is budgeted in string number 101-1100-3-26-85-27-640.
8.6* Approve Spitz, Inc. to inspect, clean, repair or replace worn parts and recalibrate the high school planetarium on August 14, 15 and 16, 2002. This service, last provided in 2000, is scheduled to occur every two years.
The costs for time and materials are estimated at $3,500 (not including replacement parts or unexpected repairs) and are budgeted in string 101-1100-3-26-185-27-431 (FY03).
8.7* Approve Stanley Griggs, Science teacher at Williamsport Area High School, to assist a technician from Spitz, Inc. to inspect, align and make routine adjustments to the high school planetarium. This biannual maintenance routine has been scheduled to occur on August 14, 15 and 16, 2002. As in the past, the teacher would work up to three days at a rate of $85 per day.
Total cost is estimated at $255 and is budgeted in string 101-1100-3-26-185-27-431 (FY03).
8.8* Approve George Cook and Arnold Betts, Biology teachers at Williamsport Area High School, to perform routine maintenance on microscopes kept and used a the high school for two (2) days in June, 2002. The microscopes periodically need to be cleaned, adjusted and lubricated. Each teacher will be paid at the rate of $18.25 per hour for a maximum of ten (10) hours each.
Total cost not to exceed $438 and is budgeted in string 101-1100-3-26-185-27-431(FY02).
8.9* Approve Dale Seeley, Bernard Meyer, Scott Grove, and Jim Poechmann, Science teachers at WAHS, to assist Tom Mitchell conducting an inventory of chemicals and cleaning chemical storage areas at the high school. Each teacher will be paid at the rate of $85 per day for a maximum of five (5) days each. Total cost not to exceed $1,700 and is budgeted in string 101-1100-3-26-1850-27-431 (FY02).
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.10 Approve Don Enigk, Tim Thompson and Tim Tyson, middle level Science teachers, to assist Tom Mitchell conducting an inventory of chemicals in each of the three middle schools. Each teacher will be paid at the rate of $85 per day for a maximum of one (1) day each.
Total cost not to exceed $255 and is budgeted in string 101-1100-3-26-1850-27-431 (FY02).
8.11* Approve Ron Hunsicker, owner of Saltwater Heaven (Loyalsock) to maintain the saltwater aquarium at WAHS over the summer. Weekly chemical tests, water changes, and maintenance will be required for seven (7) weeks from June 24 through August 9, 2002.
Mr. Hunsicker will be paid $40 per hour, for 1.5 hrs each week for 7 weeks. The total cost is not to exceed $420 and is budgeted in string 101-1100-3-26-185-27-431 (FY03).
8.12* Approve Scott Grove and George Cook, high school Science teachers, to develop enrichment activities for double-period labs offered to students enrolled in the Biology I Honors class next year at WAHS. The integration of many labs from the AP Biology curriculum will now be possible. Each teacher will be paid at the rate of $85 per day for a maximum of four (4) days over the summer. The total cost is not to exceed $680 and is budgeted in string 101-2270-0-00-33-17-323 (FY03).
8.13* Approve summer curriculum writing not to exceed 5 days for the WAHS welding teacher, David Gephart, at the approved rate of $85 per day. String number 101-2260-000-105-07-130.
8.14* Approve summer curriculum writing not to exceed 5 days for the WAHS horticulture teacher, Nicole Carman, at the approved rate of $85 per day. String number 101-2260-000-105-07-130.
8.15* Approve 3 days of curriculum writing for Kathy McQuown, WAHS childcare teacher. At the approved rate of $85 per day, funded under the Innovative Learning and Workforce Develop-ment grant. (String number 152-2270-3-26-136-11-130)
8.16 Approve the following additional Act 80 inservice days as listed:
Cochran School - September 23, 2002, October 23, 2002, October 24, 2002, December 17, 2002, February 18, 2003
Jackson School - October 23, 2002, October 24, 2002, December 20, 2002, February 18, 2003, May 9, 2003
Round Hills School - October 23, 2002, October 24, 2002, November 27, 2002, February 18, 2003, May 9, 2003
Sheridan School - October 23, 2002, October 24, 2002, November 27, 2002, February 18, 2003, May 9, 2003
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.16 Approve the following additional Act 80 inservice days as listed cont’d:
Stevens School - September 27, 2002, October 23, 2002, October 24, 2002, January 21, 2003, February 18, 2003, May 9, 2003
Curtin Middle School - October 24, 2002, February 18, 2003
Lycoming Valley Middle School - October 24, 2002, May 9, 2003
Roosevelt Middle School - September 27, 2002, October 24, 2002, February 18, 2003,
May 9, 2003
Williamsport Area High School - October 24, 2002, February 18, 2003
Williamsport Alternative School - October 24, 2002, February 18, 2003, May 9, 2003
8.17* Approve payment to the following four music teachers for up to two days each for summer curriculum work on the Secondary Music Classroom and Choral Curriculum. The work will be completed at Curtin Middle School on non-school time at a rate of $85 per teacher per day: Peg Bross, Doug Gordon, Pat Huffman, Marisa Sorrentino. The approximate cost for the work will be $935 and is budgeted (FY02) in account number 101 2260 00 105 07 130.
8.18* Adoption and purchase of Adventures in Time and Place World, published by McGraw Hill,
for students enrolled in seventh grade World History. This is a 2003 Edition for use in our new
course designed to meet Social Studies State Standards in History. The distributor will provide
an array of support materials including resource packages, assessment materials, teachers
editions, and trade books at no charge.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 555 copies for the three middle schools at $51.99 plus shipping is $31,739.90 and is budgeted in string numbers:
Curtin 10-1100-640-000-20-550-190-029-0000
Lycoming Valley 10-1100-640-000-20-600-190-029-0000
Roosevelt 10-1100-640-000-20-650-190-029-0000
8.19* Adoption and purchase of World History (Pacemaker Curriculum Text), published by Globe Fearon, for supplemental use by included special education students enrolled in seventh grade World History. The distributor will provide resource materials at no charge.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 28 copies at $28.95 plus shipping is $1,199.66 and is budgeted in string number: 101-1100-224-196-29 640
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.20* Adoption and purchase of Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction, published by the McDougal Littell Company, for use in the twelfth grade Modern World History Course. This is a 2003 Edition for use in our new course designed to meet Social Studies State Standards in History. The distributor will provide an array of support materials including resource packages, assessment materials, and teachers editions at no charge.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 400 copies @ $57.48 plus shipping is $24,141.60 and is budgeted in string number: 10-1100-640-000-30-850-190-029-0000
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the following personnel items:
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Sandra L. Bussom, full-time first grade teacher at Jackson 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 Sandra L. Bussom from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 32 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Reginald T. Fatherly, art teacher at the middle school level, leave of absence for the 2002-2003 school year.
B. Kevin J. Harris, science teacher at Curtin Middle School, leave of absence for the 2002-2003 school year.
C. Kirk C. Felix, fourth grade teacher at Stevens Elementary School, leave of absence for the 2002-2003 school year.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Edward A. Richards, 130 Lambert St., Pittston 18640, as a professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach instrumental music at the high school, at a salary of Level 3, Step 7, master's + 27 credits, $50,830, pending negotiations, and pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mr. Richards holds a bachelor's degree from Wilkes University and a master's degree from Marywood University and is certified in Music (replacing Paul Kellerman, retired).
B. The Williamsport Area School District extends a provisional offer of employment to Leonard P. Lavelle, 743 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh 15229, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach instrumental music at Curtin Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations, plus eligible benefits, provided Mr. Lavelle obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by July 16, 2002 (replacing Todd Kendall, transferred to replace William Kellerman, resigned).
C. The Williamsport Area School District extends a provisional offer of employment to Jeffrey T. Vaughn, 615 Oak St., P.O. Box 203, Sandy Ridge 16677, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 28, 2002, through the end of the first semester of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of January 17, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach Business Education at the high school, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated, pending negotiations, plus eligible benefits, provided Mr. Vaughn obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by July 16, 2002 (replacing Doris Lynn Getz, on unpaid child rearing leave).
D. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2002-03 school year at the salary rate of $22.44 per hour or contract rate, for the actual number of hours worked. Appoint all full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to service as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked.
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi Head Teacher/Counselor
Martha R. Callahan Teacher
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Carol L. McMurray Teacher
Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D. The following people to work in the various adult education programs cont’ d:
Adult Basic Education Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Susan E. Murphy Teacher
Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher
Janet M. Linderman Teacher
Angela M. Steele Substitute Teacher
Adult Basic Education - Lycoming County Prison Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Angela M. Steele Teacher
General Education Development Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
James H. Burget Teacher
George E. Cook Teacher
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Teacher
Jessica J. Long Teacher
Joanne M. Thomas Substitute Teacher
Family Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
Unrestricted General Fund
Anthony J. Delisi Coordinator of Adult Education
Alfred L. Poff Independent Study Supervisor
E. The following persons to teach middle school Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate established in the agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators Association ($22.44 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, worker's comp). All costs are funded through Title I:
Curtin Middle School
Amy L. Caseman * 1166 Huling Rd., Linden
Jackie Haines * 343 Eldred St., Williamsport
Michael A. Haines 343 Eldred St., Williamsport
Charles F. Greevy IV 1518 Penn St., Williamsport
Stephanie J. Wolfanger 592 Shadle Rd., Jersey Shore
William P. Schemery 26 Hillview Ave., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E. The following persons to teach middle school Title I Extended Year Program cont’d:
Roosevelt Middle School
Rebecca K. Ward 110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore
Janice F. Hamilton 373 Beech Creek Ave., Mill Hall
Thomas W. Ronan, Jr. 1007 Franklin St., Williamsport
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
F. Authorize the middle school Title I Extended Year Teacher staff to participate in up to three days of staff development (at rate of $85.00 per day). All funds are budgeted under Title I.
G. The following persons to serve as Librarians for the Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate of $22.44 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits, and for up to two days of staff development at the rate of $85.00 per day. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Cochran: Diane M. Breon 1807 Walters Rd., Montoursville
Jackson: Wanda K. Buck 1462 Hughes Rd., Trout Run
H. Authorize the following Williamsport Area School District staff members to provide staff development for the Title I Extended Year Program at the rate of $85.00 per day. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Diane L. Konieczny 2 days Running Record Training
Shirley K. Bittenbender 1 day Guided Reading
Deborah A. Smith 1 day Making Words
Elizabeth M. Moore 1 day Literacy Management
Julie A. Bittner 1 day Literacy Management
I. The following individual to serve as the Title I Extended Year Health Room technician for the Title I Elementary Extended Year Program, effective July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002, for up to 3½ hours per day, at the contract rate. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Jennifer J. Weaver 817 Sixth Ave., Williamsport
J. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2002-2003 school year, at the stipends established in accordance with the 1997-2002 Agreement (pending negotiations) by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Williamsport Area High School
Student Government Association Rodney K. Morgans $1,014
Advisor (replacing Jennifer Yeager)
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K. The following persons to teach elementary Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($22.44 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement worker’ ;s comp). All costs funded through Title I:
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School
Tracy M. Behler * R.R. 1, Box 152, Liberty 16930
(replacing Mindy R. Gray, declined position)
Jackson Elementary School
Melanie E. Best 1616 Walnut St., Williamsport
Sandra M. Hill 4464 Pleasant Valley Rd., Cogan Station
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
L. Authorize Eleonora Shugol, 900 Walnut St., Montoursville, to serve as an interpreter for the Title I Extended Year Program from July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002, for up to 3½ hours per day at the rate of $15.00 per hour. Ms. Shugol will also participate in two days of staff development at the rate of $15.00 per hour plus up to four days (up to 3½ hours per day) to conduct student language evaluations. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
M. Jolene R. Waldrab, 62 Carone Drive, Cogan Station, as administrative support staff at Cochran or Jackson Elementary School for the Title I Elementary Extended School Year Program, effective July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002, for up to 4 hours per day, at the current contract rate, plus participate in two days of staff development on July 10 and 11, 2002. An additional staff member will also be assigned as administrative support for this program. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
N. Authorize Title I Elementary Extended School Year staff to participate in running record training on July 15 and 16, 2002, to be paid at the current substitute rate for the hours of training. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
O. The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 17, 2002, through July 26, 2002 (no classes on July 4, 2002), at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($22.44 or contract rate):
Leslie L. Whitehill Physical Education
John G. Parker English 9 Basic
Allen M. Fink English 10 Basic
Amy R. Korenkiewicz English 11 Basic
Spring Moore * English 12 Basic
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
O. The following persons to teach high school summer school cont’d:
Truly A. Walters Civics and Civics Honors (9th)
To Be Announced American Cultures I (10th)
James E. Donnell/James H. Burget American Cultures II and Honors (11 th)
Karol J. Giannantonio American Cultures II and Honors (11 th)
Robert C. Nicklaus GEPL and GEPL Honors (12th)
Kevin McDonnell * GEPL and GEPL Honors (12th)
Terry M. Confair Algebra I/Plane Geometry
William O. Olsen Algebra II
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
P. The following employees to provide services indicated as needed for the summer school program at the high school at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated, effective June 17, 2002:
Patricia J. Slingerland Audio-Visual Coordinator
Cathy R. Baker Security Officer
Terry L. Carpenter Library Technician
Kimberly I. Matthews Computer Technician
Kathryn Otzel Teacher Coordinator
Q. The following persons for temporary part-time warehouse positions, effective during June, July and August 2002, for up to 8 hours per day or as needed, at the rates below:
Mark N. Metzger $9.59 per hour (through 06/30/02)
146 Kiess Hill Rd., Linden $9.94 per hour (effective 07/01/02)
David E. Watts $8.49 per hour (through 06/30/02)
3665 W. Fourth St., Williamsport $8.84 per hour (effective 07/01/02)
R. The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Title I Extended School Year Program to be held from July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002, at the current rate unless otherwise indicated:
Grace A. Hockman 692 Lake Rd., Trout Run
Beverly M. Fishel 96 Bennett Drive, Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
S. The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Extended School Year Program sponsored by BLaST to be held from June 18, 2002, through July 18, 2002,
at the current rate unless otherwise indicated:
Wayne. L. Furman 351 Daughertys Run Rd., Williamsport
Joseph P. Walizer P.O. Box 103, Cogan Station
Daniel C. Waltz 732 Park Ave., Williamsport
T. The following persons as school bus aides for the Extended School Year Program sponsored by BLaST to be held from June 18, 2002, through July 18, 2002, at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated:
Joyce W. Krause 2208 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport
Mary Alice Crist 2003 Carlton Terrace, Williamsport
Debbie S. Hanley 1191 McGill Hollow Rd., Linden
U. Reginald T. Fatherly, 28 Roseville Rd., Williamsport, as Dean of Students at Roosevelt Middle School for the 2002-2003 school year, effective July 1, 2002, salary and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan. Mr. Fatherly also held this position during the 1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 school years (replacing Rich Mextorf, resigned).
V. Kevin J. Harris, 20 Green St., Muncy, as Dean of Students at Curtin Middle School for the 2002-2003 school year, effective July 1, 2002, salary and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan. Mr. Harris also held this position during the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 school years (replacing Barry King, resigned).
W. Kirk C. Felix, 25 Roseville Rd., Williamsport, as Dean of Students at Stevens Elementary School for the 2002-2003 school year, effective July 1, 2002, salary and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan. Mr. Felix also held this position during the 2001-2002 school year (administrative restructuring due to resignation of Tina Belardi).
X. Lisa M. Nible, 1404 Walnut St., Williamsport, as a full-time school psychologist (200-day), at an annual salary of $59,196, effective August 15, 2002, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork. Ms. Nible will be eligible for benefits as provided under the terms of the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Plan for Administrators (replacing Suzanne Bahl, transferred to part-time).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Y. Elissa K. Koontz, 712 Villa Vista Ave., Lewisburg, as a professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, as a Title I Reading Specialist for the District, at a salary of Level 2, Step 4, master's, $44,840, pending negotiations, and pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mrs. Koontz has previous experience at WASD. Mrs. Koontz holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and a master's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Elementary and Reading Specialist (new position approved by the Board).
Z. The Williamsport Area School District extends a provisional offer of employment to Tracy M. Behler, R.R. 1, Box 152, Liberty, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, as a Title I Reading Specialist for the District, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $39,812, pending negotiations, plus eligible benefits, provided Ms. Behler obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by July 16, 2002 (new position approved by the Board).
AA. Charles F. (Chad) Greevy IV, 1518 Penn St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach Language Arts at Curtin Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations. Mr. Greevy holds a bachelor's degree from Allegheny College and is certified in Elementary. Mr. Greevy has been a long-term substitute teacher for two years for the District (replacing Sharon Colt, retired).
BB. Veronica R. Hine, 1994 Walters Rd., Montoursville, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach third grade at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations. Ms. Hine holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Tracey Tillett, transferred to Vocational Education Facilitator at the high school replacing Randy Zangara, transferred to Business Education teacher replacing James Pegg, retired).
CC. Denay M. Gair, 950 Louisa St., Williamsport, as a ½ time temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach Guided Reading at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated, pending negotiations. Ms. Gair holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (new position approved by the Board; funded through Federal Class Size Reduction Grant).
DD. Elizabeth A. Rager, 1930 Round Top Rd., Montoursville, as a ½ time temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach special education (learning support) at the high school, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated, pending negotiations. Ms. Rager holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replacing Cheryl Keener, retired).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
EE. Kara L. Felix, 331 Brandon Ave., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 28, 2002, through the end of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach fourth grade at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations. Ms. Felix holds a bachelor's degree from Juniata College and is certified in Elementary and Early Childhood (replacing Kirk Felix, transferred to administrative position for the 2002-2003 school term).
FF. David C. Fink, 2218 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 28, 2002, through the end of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach science at Curtin Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations. Mr. Fink holds a bachelor's degree from Lock haven University and is certified in Biology and General Science. Mr. Fink has been a long-term substitute teacher in this position for the past two years (replacing Kevin Harris, transferred to administrative position for the 2002-2003 school year).
GG. Edward E. Jonasen, 927 Hepburn St., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 28, 2002, through the end of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach Art at Curtin Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated, pending negotiations. Mr. Jonasen holds a bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst College and is certified in Art. Mr. Jonasen has been a long-term substitute teacher in this position for the past two years (replacing Reginald Fatherly, transferred to administrative position for the 2002-2003 school year).
HH. Kerri L. Sokolowski, 816 Fourth Ave., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 28, 2002, through the end of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach English at Curtin Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations. Ms. Sokolowski holds a bachelor's degree from Gannon University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Kristine Datres, on professional leave for Performance Standards Project).
II. Gary L. Baer, 3478 Route 973 East, Cogan Station, as Maintenance Specialist-HVAC for the District, with a base wage rate of $28,980, plus eligible benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement with Williamsport Area Support Personnel, effective on or about July 1, 2002 (replacing Jeff Caputo, transferred to administration).
JJ. Jared Lehman, 9702 S. Route 220 Highway, Jersey Shore, as a paid intern in the Business Office/Tax Office, effective June 19, 2002, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the rate of $8.00 per hour, (no benefits).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
KK. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2001-2002 school year, at the stipends established in accordance with the 1997-2002 Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Curtin Middle School
Co-Advisor for Curtin Yearbook Marlene M. Cauley $305
Co-Advisor for Curtin Yearbook Sharon W. Colt $305
Manager of Pupil Transportation, effective on or about July 17, 2002, at a salary of $48,178 (245 days position – prorated) and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan, pending receipt of all appropriate paperwork.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. The transfer of Suzanne W. Bahl, 7 Woodlyn Terrace, Williamsport, from the position of School Psychologist (200-days) to the position of School Psychologist (part-time, prorated 245-days). This transfer is recommended at the request of and there with the consent of Mrs. Bahl, who desires to transfer to half-time psychologist status. Mrs. Bahl's consent is required because the transfer is considered a "demotion" pursuant to cases decided under Section 1151 of the School Code. As a result of this change, Mrs. Bahl's work year will be reduced from 200 days per year (full-time) to 245 days per year (part-time; prorated for 2002-2003 school year), or whatever other number of days is established under the terms of Meet and Discuss (Act 93) with the Williamsport Association of School Administrators, and her pay will be reduced from a base of $59,196 per year to a base salary of $36,257 per year (prorated for 2002-2003), subject to terms of Meet and Discuss (Act 93) and the Job Sharing Agreement previously approved for half-time Psychologists, effective August 12, 2002.
B. Terrie M. Campana, 774 Picnic Woods Rd., Jersey Shore, from a half-time kindergarten teacher to a full-time Guided Reading teacher at Cochran Elementary School, effective August 28, 2002, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 2, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations. Ms. Campana holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (new position approved by the Board; funded through Federal Class Size Reduction Grant).
9.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Approve a contract with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) to provide Health Care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area School District under an Administrative Services Only (ASO) Proposal, effective July 1, 2002, on a monthly claim paid billing basis paid to NEPA. Health coverage is budgeted at $379.00 per covered employee. Initial deposits to be determined following settlement of the 2001-2002 claims year. The Administration has negotiated this deposit with Blue Cross. Authorize an additional $9.78 per month per eligible employee payable to Highmark Life & Casualty Group, 5th Avenue Place, Suite P6402, 120 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, to provide specific Stop/Loss insurance coverage at a level not to exceed $300,000 per claim and aggregate stop/loss insurance with an attachment point of $3,871,425.00 (tentative deposit upon final enrollment figures).
B. Approve a contract with Delta Dental, One Delta Drive, Mechanicsburg, to provide dental care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area School District under a Cost/Plus proposal for the 2002-2003 school year at a deposit rate of $40.50 per month per covered employee. Settlements under this arrangement will be calculated quarterly.
C. Approve the following rates, negotiated by the Administration to provide life insurance and AD & D coverage for eligible employees with Harleysville Life, administered through Henry Dunn, Inc., P.O. Box 109, 317 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848, effective July 1, 2002:
$ .13/$1,000 Life
$ .025/$1,000 AD & D
D. Frederick N. Callahan, 8332 SR 654 Highway, Williamsport, to provide consulting services to the District's Pupil Transportation Department at the rate of $190.00 per day, not to exceed a total of $10,000 for the 2002-2003 school year (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003. (Contract for Mr. Callahan's services will be prepared and executed.)
9.6 OTHER
A. Authorize special assignment (and leave from her current assignment as English teacher at Curtin Middle School) for Ms. Kristine D. Datres as a professional employee of the Sullivan and Lycoming County Schools, supporting the Sullivan and Lycoming County Performance Standards Project for the 2002-2003 school term. All wages and benefit costs for these services for Ms. Datres will be reimbursed by the BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 on a quarterly basis.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, 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 7-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES - None
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the following bids/contracts
items:
12.1* Approve a contract for Children's Development Center to provide occupational and physical therapy services for special education and Chapter 15 students.
Please note there are rate changes for the 02-03 school year as compared to the previous contract.
Rates are $72 an hour for an occupational therapist, registered and licensed (a difference of $5.50 an hour).
$72 an hour for a physical therapist (a difference of $5.50)
$36 an hour for travel (a difference of $2.25)
$60 an hour for a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA)(a difference of $3.85)
$30 per hour for travel (a difference of $2.00 an hour)
12.2* Authorize a contract with Select Energy, Inc., for the FY03 school year, for the purchase of transport natural gas as per the terms and conditions of the bid conducted by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.
12.3* Authorize the purchase of #2 fuel oil, #74 diesel fuel and 89 octane gasoline, for the FY03 school year, as per the terms and conditions of the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit as follows:
Product Truck Supplier Cost per Gallon
#2 Fuel Oil Tank Transport Farm & Home .7625
(7200 gallon)
#2 Fuel Oil Tank Wagon Montour .8990
#74 Diesel Fuel Tank Wagon Montour .9100
89 Octane Gasoline Tank Wagon Montour .9800
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4* Authorize the following carpet and vinyl replacement projects through a multi- state contract
administered by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. All prices include Shaw Carpet
and installation by Nittany Building Specialties:
Hepburn Lycoming Elementary $ 1,703.31
Round Hills Elementary 6,406.04
Sheridan Elementary 2,178.28
Stevens Elementary 2,380.95
Curtin Middle 23,303.49
Lycoming Valley Middle 19,081.95
Williamsport High 3,813.30
TOTAL $58,867.32
Source of Funds: Maintenance Budget - 620262000035074-431 $10,076.24
Capital Reserve $48,791.48
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS - None
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Markle stated that Williamsport hosted the PIAA Baseball finals at Bowman Field today and there was a huge crowd. She congratulated the Millionaire Baseball Team for their very successful season. She said it was a wonderful experience for her and her son.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that he attended several of the Millionaire Baseball games including the final one at Wilkes Barre. He said hew as impressed with our team because they were a team of solid players, playing as a team rather than a few superstars.
President Stone stated that he thinks we should evaluate our summer school program to make sure that students are not excluded due to their inability to pay the tuition.
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 Mr. Zimmerman and carried, the meeting adjourned at
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary