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, July 16, 2002, beginning at 8:05 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, David B. Stone, Jr., Dale L. Vollman,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz, James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams.
INVOCATION – Mrs. Karen Harris provided the invocation.
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to elect James A. Dugan as secretary
pro tempore for this meeting only due to the absence of Board Secretary Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
The motion carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve
the minutes of the Regular Meetings of May 7 and May 21, 2002; June 4 and June 18, 2002, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 5-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events:
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to authorize the submission of three proposals to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) to be considered for the PSBA’s 2003 Legislative Platform. The three proposals concern recommended changes to the PLANCON process, Earned Income Tax Collection Authority and eliminating requirements in the school code that are part of the collective bargaining process.
The motion carried 5-0.
B. Districts' Improvement Planning Process – Dr. Lowery noted there is a meeting schedule for August 20, 2002.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Lycoming County Planning Process, June’s meeting included the panels reviewing maps of respective areas, flood planes, population density, etc. The August meeting will be a continuation with other panels.
Mr. Stone stated that Lycoming College is planning an addition to the gymnasium. There has been a request that the District send a letter stating that the Board will not comment on the plan. This letter will shorten the process for the college.
Mrs. Harris and Mr. Stone both noted that the college has been cooperative with the District. Mr. Stone requested a letter be sent to Lycoming College stating the Board will not comment on their addition.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,942,422.31
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 164,685.64
General Fund – Restricted (State) 11,130.67
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 8,196.22
Food Service Fund 52,427.29
Data Processing Fund 9,436.48
Maintenance Fund 31,656.70
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 4,004.40
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 29,059.95
Student Activities 0.00 TOTAL $3,253,019.66
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 07/16/02 in the amount of $235,512.63, 07/16/02A in the amount of $168,429.89, 07/16/02B in the amount of $206,028.31, 07/16/02C in the amount of $5,317.68, 07/16/02D in the amount of $9,110.75, 07/16/02E in the amount of $477,684.45, 07/16/02F in the amount of $16,098.37 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 07/16/02, 07/16/02A, 07/16/02B, 07/16/02C, 07/16/02D, 07/16/02E and 07/16/02F.
The motion carried 5-0.
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.3* Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to reopen the FY2002-2003 general fund budget as required by Act 88 of 2002 and recognizing additional estimated funding by the State of Pennsylvania as follows:
Original Budget Revised Budget Change
Equalized Subsidy for Basic Education $18,842,500 $19,147,108 $304,608
ESBE Due From Previous Years 93,000 93,000 0
Non-Public Transportation 770,000 780,300 10,300
FY02 Charter School Payments 0 18,129 18,129
Total Additional Funding $333,037
The motion carried 5-0.
6.4* Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to authorize a 2% credit to the face amount of the FY2002-2003 real estate tax bills. This credit will pass on the $333,037 of additional funding listed above to our taxpayers. A notice will be sent to all real estate taxpayers indicating the new total due. Taxpayers who already paid their FY03 tax bill will receive an appropriate refund, this includes real estate taxes paid through escrow. The payment periods for discount, face, and penalty will remain unchanged.
The motion carried 5-0.
6.5* Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to re-closing the FY2002-2003 general fund budget.
The motion carried 5-0.
6.6* Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District that the Resolution of the Board adopted on June 18, 2002 and entitled as follows:
CALLING A PORTION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S BONDS, SERIES
OF 1985, FOR REDEMPTION AND AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF
REDEMPTION TO BE GIVEN; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN SINKING
FUND AND ESCROW FUND TRANSFERS IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH
REDEMPTION; AND AUTHORIZING OTHER NECESSARY ACTION
be and the same is hereby amended by changing the redemption date of the First Series Bonds (as defined in said Resolution) from August 1, 2002 to August 15, 2002 or such later date as shall be acceptable to J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as paying agent and escrow agent for the First Series Bonds, and approved by the Business Manager of the School District. All other terms and conditions of said Resolution shall be and remain in full force and effect.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The motion carried 5-0.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1 Approve the following alternative school teachers for up to one day of curriculum writing over the summer at the rate of $85 per day: Penny Barto (Science Curriculum) and J. Michael Bailey (Math Curriculum).
Payment will be made out of the appropriate budget account.
8.2 Approve trips by the Williamsport Area High School’s Strolling Strings as per the enclosed Fall schedule. Transportation will be provided by event sponsors. Supervision will be provided by Walter J. Straiton, HS Orchestra Director and members of the WAHS Orchestra Association. There will be no cost to the district.
8.3* Approve a pilot program in special education at the WAHS for the purpose of increasing self-determination and self-advocacy skills for students with mild disabilities. The program would be funded through a mini grant in the amount of $7,100 through the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. The program is based upon best practices in special education and represents a replication of an existing self-advocacy/self-determination curriculum in Hazelton Area School District.
8.4* Approve Dr. Carol Watson, cooperative education teacher at the High School, to participate in the National Leadership Institute's 2002-03 Professional Development Academy sponsored by the National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education. The Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Career and Technical Education has nominated Dr. Watson and is sponsoring her participation by covering the $5,000 fee. Participation in the Academy requires approximately 15 days during the year to attend national seminars. There is no other cost to the school district. Dr. Watson has agreed to cover the travel expenses involved in attending the national seminars. The Professional Development Academy (PDA) has established The National Leadership Institute (NLI). The purpose of the NLI is to help current and future career and technical education leaders:
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.4* Approve Dr. Carol Watson, to participate in the National Leadership Institute's 2002-03 Professional Development Academy cont’d:
Six major methods are used to deliver the NLI program content:
8.5 Approve Sheridan’s Student-Parent Handbook.
8.6 Approve Kay Gibson and Lisa Yingling for up to two days of science curriculum development. Science curriculum development will be paid for through Title II funds. (String #142-2270-1-00-072-11). Compensation will be at the rate of $85 per day.
8.7 Approve Kay Gibson, Lisa Yingling, and Gloria Greevy for one day of math curriculum development. Math curriculum development will be paid for through Title II funds. (String #142-2270-1-00-072-11). Compensation will be at the rate of $85 per day
8.8 Approve Gary Michael for two days of intermediate report card development. Report card development will be paid for through district curriculum development funds. Compensation will be at the rate of $85 per day.
8.9* Approve expenses for Patrice Friant to be trained for Olweus Bully Prevention. Patrice will do the Olweus Bully Prevention Training at Stevens Elementary School. Expenses for the training is $220.00. Budgeted in Drug Free Schools money 142-2120-0-00-063-11-329.
8.10 Approve the 2002-03 Student/Parent Handbook for Jackson Elementary School.
8.11* Approve Nancy Hiscock and Jackie Thompson, Title I Extended Year teachers, to participate in one day of Wright Group Train the Trainers staff development on July 1, 2002 at the substitute rate of $85 per day. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
The motion carried 5-0.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Paul H. McPhail, Jr., full-time choral music teacher at the high school, for personal reasons, effective June 22, 2002.
B. James P. Preston, Sr., regular part-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for other employment, effective June 28, 2002.
C. Fred Hartman, part-time custodian at Roosevelt Middle School, verbal resignation for personal reasons, effective July 1, 2002.
D. Donna M. (Bensinger) Zacharias, full-time Title I Reading Specialist at Jackson Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective August 23, 2002.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A.
Revise leave (originally approved on June 4, 2002) for Doris L. Getz, full-time
business education teacher at the high school, for an unpaid child rearing
leave, effective for the 2002-2003 school term
for the first semester of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of
January 17, 2003).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Michelle L. Coledo, 4809 Lycoming Creek Rd., Cogan Station, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach elementary alternative education at Woodward Twp. School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations. Ms. Coledo holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (new position approved by the Board).
B. Stephanie M. Dorko, 501 Avenue G, Matamoras, PA 18336, 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, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Dorko holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Reading Specialist and Elementary (replacing Donna Bensinger, resigned).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C. Beth L. Fausnaught, 1508 Elmira St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach English as a Second Language for the District, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations. Ms. Fausnaught holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Elementary (new position approved by the Board).
D. Anna L. Shellenberger, 117 West Hills Drive, Williamsport, 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 receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Shellenberger holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Music (replacing Jeffrey Judd, resigned).
E. Jacqueline K. Thompson, 58 Maple Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach Guided Reading at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, pending negotiations. Ms. Thompson holds a bachelor's degree from Clarion University of Penna. and is certified in Elementary (replacing Ami (Desmond) Heller, transferred to first grade at Jackson replacing Sandra Bussom, retired).
F. Danielle L. Mogush, 31 Filbert St., Milton, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 28, 2002, to teach special education at Curtin Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893, pending negotiations. Ms. Mogush holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replacing Donald Wolfinger, resigned).
G. Christina M. Butler, 166 Highland Drive, Hughesville, 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 science at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated, pending negotiations. Ms. Butler holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Biology (replacing Blanetta Akpakip, on sabbatical leave).
H. Jennifer M. Larson, 430 Weldon St., Williamsport, 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 special education at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,893, prorated, pending negotiations. Ms. Larson holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replacing Jennifer Laubscher, on medical leave).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I. Biyu Xu, 832 W. Third St., Williamsport, as a paid intern in the Tax Office, effective July 17, 2002, for the duration of 480 hours, at the rate of $8.00 per hour, (no benefits).
J. The following person 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 (authorize the administration to make additional assignments as necessary to be presented to the Board at the next regular meeting):
Cochran Elementary School
Lisa E. Yingling 114 Tiffany Drive, Williamsport
(replacing Kelly A. Mathews, resigned for full-time employment)
K. Constance H. Williams, 725 Sheridan St., Williamsport, 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. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
L. The following nurse practitioners to assist with winter and spring athletic examinations for the 2002-2003 school year for a total of 39 hours at the salary rate found in the Agreement between the Williamsport Education Association and the Williamsport Area School District (the exams are being done after school, 2:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., in order to expedite the exam process and minimize classroom disruptions):
Marlene J. Brown WAHS 20 hours
Donna L. Stabler WAHS 19 hours
M. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2002-2003 school year at the rates 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 (all stipends at contracted rates):
WAHS Position Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director Edward A. Richards * $6,500
Marching Band Assistant Donald J. Fisher $3,250
Director I
Marching Band Assistant Dale A. Orris $2,275
Director II
Color Guard Coordinator Todd L. Kendall $3,250
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
M. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2002-2003 school year cont’d:
WAHS Position Teacher Stipend
Color Guard Assistant TO BE DETERMINED
Top Hat Marching Band Director Leonard P. Lavelle * $1,950
Percussion Assistant Maureen Richards * $1,170
Color Guard Silks Theresa T. Kendall $1,099
Strolling Strings Walter J. Straiton $2,600
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired staff
N. Betty A. Sholder, 1400 E. New Road, Linden, as a substitute food service truck driver for the Summer Food Service Program during the period of June 10, 2002, through August 28, 2002, at the hourly rate of $9.59 per hour.
O. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective July 17, 2002:
Fred Hartman 70 June St., Linden, effective July 1, 2002
Shawn L. McDonald 849 Butternut Rd., Montsville eff. July 17, 2002
Joshua J. Haldeman 483 Spook Hollow Rd., Linden eff. July 17, 2002
P. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective July 17, 2002:
Carrie L. Helminiak 17 Round Hills Rd., Williamsport
Shirley L. Lilly 1854 Hazel Drive, Williamsport
Deborah D. Roupp 1221 Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Q. The following General Food Service Workers for the Summer Title I Program (funded by Title I) for 2 hours per day at the hourly rate of $9.59 per hour, effective July 11, 2002, through August 8, 2002:
(July 11, 2002 -- Training at Jackson Café and set-up at assigned school)
(July 15, 2002-August 8, 2002 -- Summer Title I Program 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.)
Cochran
Deborah L. McCollum 521 Hulings Rd., Linden
Susan K. North 1996 Misner Rd., Williamsport
Hepburn-Lycoming
Michele Peterson 726 Poplar St., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Q. The following General Food Service Workers for the Summer Title I Program cont’d:
Jackson
Virginia L. Best 245 Quenshukeny Rd., Linden
Stephanie N. McKee 1017 High St., Williamsport
Curtin
Ruth Wollett 513 Glenwood Ave., Williamsport
Julia E. Young 305 Union Ave., Williamsport
Roosevelt
Lois A. Welch 2252 West Third St., Williamsport
Peggy A. Welch 2254 West Third St., Williamsport
Substitute
Julia E. Young 305 Union Ave., Williamsport
R. The following employees as ½ hour Breakfast Monitors for the 2002-2003 school year, at the rate of $9.00 per hour:
Stevens Cafeteria
Lori A. Reitmeyer 290 Cottage Ave., Williamsport
Curtin Cafeteria
Suzanne J. Boatman 2015 Yale Ave., Williamsport
Roosevelt Cafeteria
Helen M. Carpenter 6200 South Route 220 Hwy., Linden
S. 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
Christine M. Hill 652 Girard St., Mill Hall
Kati B. Pardoe 2347 Hillside Ave., Williamsport
K-12
Christine M. Hill 652 Girard St., Mill Hall
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
T. 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:
Louise M. Bergen 834 Route 973E, Cogan Station (effective 10/07/02)
Hazel M. Kriner 12 Fisher Rd., Cogan Station (effective 07/17/02)
U. All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers as part-time employees to perform cleaning and minor maintenance service to the District's school bus fleet during June, July and August, 2002, at the salary rate of $9.59/$9.94 per hour for the actual number of hours worked.
V. Michael A. Turi, 843 Fairfield Church Rd., Montoursville, as a homebound teacher, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by the collective bargaining agreement, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked.
W. Ann G. McCarroll, 1212 Mosquito Valley Rd., Williamsport, as administrative support staff at Curtin Middle School for the Title I Middle School Extended School Year Program, effective July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002, for up to 4 hours per day, at the current contract rate. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
X. Jennifer J. Weaver, 817 Sixth Ave., Williamsport, Title I Extended Year Health Room Technician for the Title I Elementary Extended Year Program, to participate in three hours of staff development prior to the beginning of the Title I Extended Year Program, July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002, at the contract rate. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
Y. Diane M. Breon, 1807 Walters Rd., Montoursville, Librarian for the Title I Extended Year Program at Cochran Elementary School, for up to two hours prior to the beginning of the Title I Extended Year Program, July 15, 2002, through August 9, 2002, at the rate of $22.44 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
Z. Bernadette M. Strong, 140 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA, as Middle School Curriculum Supervisor, effective July 29, 2002, at a salary of $77,224 (245 days position – prorated) and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan. Ms. Strong earned her bachelor’s degree (Secondary English) and master’s degree (Master of Science) from Mansfield University and is working on a PhD from Marywood University.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A. Catherine M. Daugherty, 2716 McCoy St., Williamsport, from a regular part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School to a regular part-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School, 250 days, 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $8.84 per hour, effective July 17, 2002 (replacing Steve Roles, transferred to full-time position).
9.5 SALARY ADJUSTMENT
A. Robert C. Niklaus, 1616 Elmira St., Williamsport, previously hired as a temporary professional employee, effective at the start of the 2002-2003 school term, to teach social studies at the high school, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, to be adjusted to a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, doctorate (Juris Doctor), $42,123.
9.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Approve contract with Hartz Consulting Group, Inc., 420 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, One Gateway Center, Suite 1725, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1438, to provide benefits consulting services to the Williamsport Area School District during the 2002-2003 school year, effective July 1, 2002, at an annual fee of $20,000 (payable in two installments, July 2002, and January 2003).
B. Gerald A. Owens, 111 Airline Drive, Cogan Station, to provide computer software consulting services to the Human Resources Office, at the rate of $225.00 per month for the 2002-2003 school year, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003. (Contract for Mr. Owens' services will be prepared and executed. Item included in 2002-2003 budget.)
9.7 OTHER
A. Adopt the following Non-Discrimination Policy Statement as recommended by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Review Term, under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA (said policy to be adopted annually).
The Williamsport Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and handicap, in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Ed. Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped individuals contact:
James A. Dugan, Director of Human Resources
Williamsport Area School District
201 W. Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone (570) 327-5500, ext. 3541
The motion carried 5-0.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, 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 5-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Thirty-five (35) Title I Summer Program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Shavers Creek State Park during July 2002. The students will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of outdoor environments in order to bring more meaning to the novel they are reading. There will be no exclusions. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by Title I.
B. Thirty-five (35) Title I Summer Program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Bald Eagle State Park during July 2002. The students will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of outdoor environments in order to bring more meaning to the novel they are reading. There will be no exclusions. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by Title I.
C. Thirty-five (35) Title I Summer Program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during July 2002. There will be no exclusions. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by Title I.
D. Thirty (30) Title I Summer Reading Program students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County Historical Museum during August 2002. The students will be investigating the connections between reading and our county’s heritage. District transportation is requested (10-1490-519-410-00-000-000-018-0002. There will be no cost for admission.
11.2 Approve the filing of an application for participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, the Special Milk Program for split-session kindergarten, and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
11.3 Approve the 2002-03 Direct Certification Agreement for the National School Lunch, After School Snack, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs. Direct Certification includes Food Stamp Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) information obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and is used primarily to certify school children eligible for free meals or milk.
The motion carried 5-0.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following bids/contract items:
12.1* Approve the agreement with the YMCA Child Care Services, Inc. for student supervision assistance of the Morning Magic Breakfast Program for the 2002-03 school year at a maximum cost of $6,885.00 (4.25 hours per day at 180 days at $9.00 per hour). The YMCA will not be paid on days when breakfast is not served.
12.2* Approve a one year contract with Dr. John Pellegrino to provide all student health services for 2002-03 school year at a fee of $17,499. This represents a $1,000 increase in his contract, which was originally negotiated in 1999.
12.3* Authorize a one year agreement with Rogers, Huber and Associates to audit the June 30, 2002 financial statements to include the Municipal and School Income Tax Office and the Mercantile and Privilege Tax Office at a total cost of $30,200. This price reflects a 4% increase to the general fund audit plus an additional $1,500 for additional services related to GASB 34.
12.4* Authorize an amendment to the contract with Talucci Contractors, Inc., swimming pool contractors, increasing the contract by $13,500 for complete replacement of the tile racing lane markers and tile targets.
12.5* Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/02 through 6/30/03:
. A. U.S. Netcom - PhoneMaster System software maintenance and support.
$545.00
B. National - Hardware and software maintenance and support for Opscan 5
Computer - Scanner and ScanTools for Windows. $768.00
Systems
C. P.H.E. + - Hardware maintenance - decollator and burster. $715.00
D. Informix - Server operating system software support. $6,790.00
E. Pentamation - Application software maintenance and support. $40,470.36
12.5* Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/02 through 6/30/03:
F. Pentamation - Software maintenance and support.
Includes support for Unix system server and all Windows,
and Novell licenses. $4,743.00
G. Pentamation - Hardware maintenance and support. $24,297.00
H. Pentamation - Custom software maintenance and support. $6,468.00
12.6* Approve the execution of a lease purchase agreements with Dolphin Capital for the purchase of two copiers for Vocational Education. The copiers are on the Pennsylvania State contract and are being purchased through Phillips Supply Company.
12.7* Award a contract to the Standard/Journal Newspaper, Milton, PA in accordance with our specifications for printing The Cherry and White for 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years at a cost of $1,317.48 per year. Twenty-four requests for quotations were mailed to various vendors however, only three quotations were received.
The motion carried 5-0.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the following tax summaries:
The motion carried 5-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
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. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried, the meeting adjourned at
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James A. Dugan, Secretary Pro Tempore