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, January 21, 2003, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Karen V. Harris, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION – Fred Holland, Esq. provided the invocation and read the eighth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Jamal Barone and Stefanie Steele
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Presentation on Black Box Theatre – Mr. Huddy, Mr. Piwowar and Mr. McDonald provided a presentation on our drama curriculum, program and structural concerns about the Black Box Theatre.
B. Upcoming Events:
January 23 C&I Steering Committee Meeting, 2:00 p.m.
January 27 Alternative Education Oversight Committee Meeting, 4:00
p.m.
January 28 Special Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
February 4 WASD School Board Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area School District Music Department for being one of one hundred finalists from across the country to be named as a Grammy Signature School.
B. Congratulations to Rick Coulter, Department Chair for Music and Gifted Education, for receiving recognition from the United States Marine Corp for his leadership in coordinating an appearance by the Marine Band in Williamsport during this past year.
C. Congratulations to Mr. Theodore Piwowar and the Career and Technical Education staff for acceptance of their proposal to participate at the State Capitol in the Career and Technical Education Week celebration.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
D. Congratulations to eight Williamsport Area High School students for successfully completing the screening process through the Susquehanna Health System for acceptance into the CNA Program.
E. President Stone appointed Sean McCann, Sue Mahaffey and Dale Vollman as district representatives on the Baseball Complex Committee. Pam Markle and Chuck Peterson were appointed as alternates.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle reported that PSBA had an Executive Board meeting last Friday and Saturday. The main topic on the agenda was No Child Left Behind. Pam indicated that PSBA is growing under Tom Gentzel’s leadership. Mrs. Markle compiled a detailed report on the meeting and made it available to Board members.
Mrs. Markle also reported on the IU meeting. The meeting was unusual in that there was 100% participation by all member districts. The administration and board continue to look at building options. Tom Shivett’s leadership is exciting to watch.
Mrs. Mahaffey reported on three committees. The Student Policy Development Committee had another meeting and continues to make progress. The ATEC/ETEC Committee met last Thursday. They reviewed the budget and a grant that Debbie Grove authored. The grant will make exciting things possible such as replacement of the student management software program and staff development. The Community Relations Committee had a full agenda. Some of the agenda items were the PSBA campaign, web-site improvements and the next edition of the Community Newsletter.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee met on January 9 th . The committee continues to look at a sick bank policy and recruiting strategies.
Mrs. Harris reported that the Negotiations Committee had the first negotiations session with the support staff. The committee is hoping for short time to a fair contract.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following financial items:
6.1* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 01/21/03 in the amount of $315,989.92, 01/21/03A in the amount of $9,756.80, 01/21/03B in the amount of $2,434.11, 01/21/03C in the amount of $280,105.02 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 01/21/03, 01/21/03A, 01/21/03B and 01/21/03C.
6.2 Elect Kelly R. Pedersen to a five-year term as a member of the Williamsport Area Joint School Authority. (Replacing Evan Rosser, Jr., term expired on January 1, 2003).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
7.1 Motion made by Ms. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve at the first reading, Policy #716, Integrated Pest Management.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1 Approve participation in the Performance Standards Consortium Recommended Professional Development Plan.
8.2* Approve Dave Williams to present a calculator and problem-solving workshop to the Sheridan Elementary faculty on February 18, 2003. The cost of the workshop is $600 and is funded through the Title II grant.
8.3* Approve the Metamorphosis performing company to provide the program "Sense of Touch" to the 2nd grades of the Williamsport Area School District on February 26, 27, and 28, 2003. The cost of the program is approximately $450 per school and is paid for through the Elementary Curriculum Budget and site-based budgets.
8.4* Approve the 15 members of the K-12 Art Department to participate in professional development activities at the Palmer Museum of Art on the Penn State Campus on March 25, 2003, a scheduled curriculum based in service day. The art staff will carpool to and from PSU. Transportation expenses are budgeted in string #101100581000102251220150000.
8.5* Approve the author and illustrator, Lindsay Barrett George to present student workshops and a parent training at Stevens Elementary School on January 23, 2003. The total cost of the workshops will be $1,000 ($500 is budgeted under Stevens Title I Parent Training and $500 is being paid for by the Stevens' PTA).
8.6* Three (3) Williamsport Area High School art students: Jessica Helminiak, Spencer Richard, Daniel Whelan accompanied by art teacher James Hockenberry to participate in the annual Italian Street Painting Arts in Education Day Event. This is an invitational only event and the WAHS art department has been invited to participate for the second consecutive year. Students will create an Italian street painting at State College High School on March 9&10. Students will stay with host families in State College. The students and their work will be transported to Harrisburg on Tuesday March 11 to complete the painting in Strawberry Square as part of the State House and Senate's Arts in Education Day activities. Transportation will be provided in Mr. Hockenberry's private vehicle. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. Transportation is budgeted in: 10110051900030850122015000. A substitute will be required for March 10& ;11. The registration fee is budgeted in 103219813000000501220150000.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Wayne D. Fausnaught, full-time Supervisor of Student Services for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2003.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Wayne D. Fausnaught from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 32 years of dedicated service to our school system as a supervisor and counselor. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Sally B. LaRue, full-time Department Chair for School Health Services for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 25, 2003.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Sally B. LaRue from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 30 years of dedicated service to our school system as a department chair and school nurse. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C. James E. Etzel, Jr., full-time Principal at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the end of the first semester of the 2003-2004 school year.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of James E. Etzel, Jr., from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 28½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a principal and supervisor. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Sandra M. Myers, full-time administrative support at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective January 29, 2003, through April 22, 2003, possibly to return sooner.
Mrs. Myers is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on January 29, 2003, 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.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Suzanna M. Loudenslager, 293 Dunkleberger Rd., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective January 21, 2003, to teach third grade at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $37,100, prorated. Mrs. Loudenslager holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Elementary (replacing Beth Good, resigned).
B. Kathryn A. Boerckel, 423 Pearson Ave., Williamsport, extension as a long-term substitute teacher, effective for the second semester of the 2002-2003 school term (beginning January 21, 2003), through the end of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach French at the high school, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated. Ms. Boerckel holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College (replacing Jennifer Yeager, retired).
C. Jacquelyn L. Boyer, 871 Shadle Rd., Jersey Shore, extension as a long-term substitute teacher, effective for the second semester of the 2002-2003 school term (beginning January 21, 2003), through the end of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach mathematics at the high school, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor’ s, $36,693, prorated. Ms. Boyer holds a bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mathematics (replacing LeAnn Henry, on sabbatical leave).
D. Christina M. Butler, 166 Highland Drive, Hughesville, extension as a long-term substitute teacher, effective for the second semester of the 2002-2003 school term (beginning January 21, 2003), through the end of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach science at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated. Ms. Butler holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Biology (replacing Blanetta Akpakip, on sabbatical leave).
E. Walter E. Krushinski, 1089 Scott St., Wilkes-Barre 18705, extension as a long-term substitute teacher, effective for the second semester of the 2002-2003 school term (beginning January 21, 2003), through the end of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach classroom music at Roosevelt and Lycoming Valley Middle Schools, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated. Mr. Krushinski holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Music (replacing Patricia Huffman, on sabbatical leave).
F. Heather M. Zimmerman, 230 Beach Glen Rd., Apt. 4, Benton 17814, extension as a long-term substitute teacher, effective for the second semester of the 2002-2003 school term (beginning January 21, 2003), through the end of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach Business Education at the high school, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, master's, $39,812, prorated. Ms. Zimmerman holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and a master's degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Accounting, Marketing, and Office Technologies (replacing Doris Lynn Getz, on unpaid child rearing leave).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. Charles C. Masters, 251 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 21, 2003, through the end of the second semester of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach classroom music at Curtin Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated. Mr. Masters holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Music (replacing Peggy Bross, on sabbatical leave).
H. Maria N. Pulizzi, 1311 Elmira St. Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 22, 2003, through the end of the second semester of the 2002-2003 school term (tentative ending date of June 13, 2003), unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $36,693, prorated, pending receipt of emergency certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms. Pulizzi holds a bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University and is currently certified in Elementary and Early Childhood (replacing Kathy LaLota, on sabbatical leave).
I. Deborah E. Briel, 582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station, library aide at Sheridan Elementary School, to serve as the Book Bingo Coordinator at Sheridan Elementary School for the 2002-2003 school year. This is a stipend position paid at the rate of $100 annually, funded through Title I Parent/Community Services budget (availability of positions and funds to be reviewed annually).
J. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked:
Camille A. Donahue 796 Route 15 Hwy., S. Wmspt. (effective 01/22/03)
Melvin C. Lambert 1423 Elmira St., Williamsport (effective 01/13/03)
Michele M. Peterson 726 Poplar St., Williamsport (effective 01/22/03)
K. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked:
Timothy J. Bodewes 412 Grant St., Williamsport (effective 01/21/03)
Joshua R. Dannelley 380 W. Deckman Hollow Rd., Wmspt. (eff. 01/22/03)
Melvin C. Lambert 1423 Elmira St., Williamsport (effective 01/20/03)
William G. McManus 2420 Riverside Dr., Duboistown (eff. 01/22/03)
L. The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked during the 2002-2003 school year:
Meghan E. Johnson 1223 Baldwin St., Williamsport
Jason E. Schaefer 2610 Newberry St., Williamsport
Katie L. Ulrich 330 Government Place #3, Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
M. 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:
DePhilip M. Jackson 406 High St., Williamsport
Jaclyn M. McCourt 6230 Rose Valley Rd., Trout Run
Kevin P. McDonnell 816 Poplar St., Williamsport
Kristiann K. McQuown 53 Wynwood Dr., Cogan Station
Lindsay M. Sampsell 1245 Pinchtown Rd., Montgomery
George L. Walters 48 South Fourth St., Hughesville
N. 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:
Tony C. Birch 630 Rural Ave., Williamsport
Cynthia M. Ward 930 Park Ave., Williamsport
O. 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, pending negotiations):
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
Middle School - CHORAL
Director (Curtin - ½ year) Charles C. Masters $ 393
(replacing Peggy Bross, on sabbatical leave
for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year)
Director (Roosevelt - ½ year) Walter E. Krushinski $ 393
(replacing Patricia Huffman, on sabbatical leave
for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year)
P. The following persons for work on the Williamsport Area High School’s production of the musical “Grease” at the rates in accordance with the 2002-2007 Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Kent C. Weaver $1,677
Anna L. Radspinner $1,442
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Q. Melanie L. Miller, 1961 Walters Rd., Montoursville, as a part-time Administrative Support I (245 days, prorated; up to 4½ hours per day) in the Business Office/Tax Office, at the rate of $9.24 per hour (no benefits except social security, retirement, and worker's compensation) and sick leave as provided for part-time employees per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP), effective January 22, 2003 (replacing Dawn Staggert, transferred to full-time position).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Richard A. McDonald, 68 South Third St., Hughesville, from a regular part-time custodian at the high school to a general full-time custodian (second shift) at Sheridan Elementary School, 250 days, 8 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $23,780, prorated ($11.89 per hour), effective January 2, 2003 (replacing Albert Hills, transferred to the high school).
B. Dennis E. Conner, 415 Clayton Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian (second shift) at Round Hills Elementary School, 250 days up to 2 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $8.84 per hour, effective January 7, 2003 (replacing Douglas Bell, transferred).
C. Darryl E. Wilson, 922 Penn St., Williamsport, from a substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian (second shift) at Woodward Alternative School, 250 days up to 3½ hours per day, with a base wage rate of $8.84 per hour, effective January 7, 2003 (new position).
D. Shawn L. McDonald, 849 Butternut Grove Rd., Montoursville, from a substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian (second shift) at Stevens Elementary School, 250 days up to 3½ hours per day, with a base wage rate of $8.84 per hour, effective January 22, 2003 (transfer of position from Lose - Dana Richards, transferred).
E. Mary Ann Baker, 440 Hastings St., 1st Floor Rear, South Williamsport, from a substitute school bus driver to a regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee), at the salary rate of $12.92 per hour, effective January 22, 2003.
9.5 ATTAINMENT OF TENURE STATUS
Acknowledge the attainment of tenure status of the following teachers, who have successfully completed a three-year probationary period as temporary professional employees with a satisfactory sixth rating, and extending professional employee contracts to them:
Earned January 2003: Janet Vick Bailey
Lori B. Crossley
Susan E. Clark McGehean
9.6 CONTRACTS
A. Renew the contract of Jacqueline G. Thomas as Assistant Superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District for a period of three years. Mrs. Thomas contract as Assistant Superintendent is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2003. Therefore, the renewed contract would have a term extending from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2006. Section 1077 of the Public School Code of 1949 requires that an Assistant Superintendent be notified of an intention to renew a contract at a regular public meeting occurring at least 150 days prior to the expiration of the Assistant Superintendent’s term of office. This motion fulfills the requirements of Section 1077 of the School Code, and shall constitute notification to her of the three-year renewal of her contract. The contract shall have provisions consistent with the current contract, including provisions for annual determination of salary and benefits as provided through the Confidential Administrator Compensation Plan.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve released time for staff members to participate in professional development activities in accordance with the Professional Development Plan of the Williamsport Area School District and consider approving training programs. All expenditures proposed are within local, state and federal budget categories approved as noted.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following student/community
items:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Approximately 30 special education students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Radisson Hotel and the Hiawatha during May 2003. The students are involved in the Community Volunteer Work Experience Program and will be honored at an awards recognition breakfast. Parents, classroom teachers, aides, district administrators, school directors, and other community dignitaries will also participate in the event. One substitute will be required for the day. The City of Williamsport will sponsor the cost of trolley transportation and the Hiawatha.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
B. Approximately 110 fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to The Williamsport Home during February 2003 to visit with their Journal Buddies. Students eligible to participate will not have received a pink slip within one month of the trip. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the field trip site.
C. Approximately 145 eighth grade students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the high school. The trip will give the students the opportunity to visit the high school prior to scheduling for the 2003-04 school year.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
D. Two (2) Williamsport Area High School FBLA students, accompanied by their advisor and the Director of Career & Technical Education, to travel to Harrisburg for three days during February 2003. The students will have the opportunity to present a display during Career and Technical Education Week at the Capitol. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. Transportation will be provided by the advisor. The only cost to the District will be a substitute for two days.
E. Forty (40) Williamsport Area High School Key Club students, accompanied by their advisors and parent volunteers, to travel to the Eagles Mere toboggan slide on a Friday evening in February 2003. The exact date of the trip has not been determined and depends upon the construction of the slide. District transportation is requested. All costs will be funded by Key Club expenses.
F. Eighty-six (86) fifth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penn’s Cave during April and May 2003. The students will have the opportunity to learn about the habitats of various animals and observe the geological structure of caves. All students who have not received a pink slip in the months of April or May are eligible to participate. Any students receiving a pink slip may also attend, but they must be accompanied by a parent. The students will be divided into two groups, with each group attending one day. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
G. Sixteen (16) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s GQ musical group, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to TGI Friday’s during February 2003 to perform at the Kiwanis Club luncheon. The students must be in compliance with their field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
H. Thirty-three (33) Williamsport Area High School orchestra students, accepted by competitive auditions, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 8 Orchestra Festival to be held at Lewisburg Area High School for four days during February 2003.
Violin Violin II Bass
Cassandra Bertrand Rebecca Albert Rory O’Brien
Seth Boehret Justin Boehret Andre Robinson
Andrew Giordano Ashley Day Angad Sandhoo
Sarah Hamm Anna Douthat Eric Williams
Katherine Visco Margaret Furst
Lauren Kinley Viola
Cello Jane Koskie Jynelle Livermore
Callah Antonetti Meghan Mahoney Ann Mahoney
Sarah Boyle Alec Rackish Jessica Owens
David Giordano Amy Owens
Alexander Hamm Trombone Lamise Rajjoub
Jeremy Hurwitz Silas Conroy Kassy Shenberger
Pangri Mehta Lindsay Shirn
Rachel Smith
Cost to the District would be $2,244 (10-3214-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees; $500 (10-3214-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student transportation; and $350 (10-3214-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses. Walt Straiton, Orchestra Director, will accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for two days.
I. Ten (10) members of the Curtin and Roosevelt Middle School men’s choirs, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Mansfield University during March 2003 to participate in a choice festival. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with their school’s field trip disciplinary policy. The students will be transported by their teachers and chaperones. Approximate registration fees of $210 will be charged to 10-1100-813-000-20-550(650)-121-023-0000. Three substitutes will be required for the day.
J. Six (6) members of Lycoming Valley Middle School’s MathCounts Team, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Little League Complex in South Williamsport during February 2003 to participate in the annual regional MathCounts competition. There will be no cost to the District. The students will be transported by their teacher.
K. Approximately 120 third, fourth, and fifth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parents, to travel to Ski Sawmill during January 2003. The trip is an incentive for the students’ AR achievement.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
L. Four (4) Curtin Middle School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Little League Complex in South Williamsport during February 2003 to participate in a MathCounts competition. Students eligible to participate must not have been suspended for more than 5 days, must be passing all major courses, have no bus disciplinary record, and are not experiencing attendance difficulties. The students will be transported by their teacher. There will be no cost to the District.
11.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
Middle School on February 18 and 19, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to hold
tryouts. Hepburn Lycoming Little League is requesting relief of the occupancy fee
estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B. Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts (PGSA) to use the auditorium,
cafeteria and band room at Roosevelt Middle on Saturday, April 5, 2003, from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to hold auditions. PGSA is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated to be $105.00. Certificate of Insurance waived. This replaces the August 20, 2002 agenda item.
C. Saint John’s School of the Arts to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area
High on April 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2003 to hold three days of rehearsal and a dance ensemble Spring performance. St. John’s is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $200.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mr. Temple, to approve the following bid/contract items:
12.1* Approve The Meadows Psychiatric Center to continue providing psychiatric evaluation and consultation services to WASD students for the 2002-03 and 2003-04 school years.
12.2* Approve a Letter of Agreement with Lycoming-Clinton Mental Health & Mental Retardation Program and WASD for the 2002-03 school year. The purpose of this agreement is to define the relationship between the programs operated by the Joinder and WASD as it relates to joint operation and financing of School Based Outreach Services.
12.3* Approve an agreement with First Hospital Wyoming Valley to provide educational services to WASD students that are admitted to First Hospital at a per diem rate of $51.25 for the 2003-03 school year.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following tax summaries:
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reported that soccer coaches Lovecchio and Poole are having a meeting at the Curtin Middle School on January 27th beginning at 7:00 p.m. to talk to current and future soccer players about the future of the soccer program.
Mrs. Markle reminded the Board that the PSBA Region 12 dinner will be at the Radisson on March 25, 2003. Mr. Gentzel, Executive Director, will be present at the meeting.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that an executive session was held prior to this evening’s meeting 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. Markle and carried, the meeting adjourned at
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary