The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District of which all members were duly notified and of which due public notice was given as required by Act 84 of 1986, was held on Tuesday evening, May 20, 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., Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: James E. Temple
INVOCATION – Mrs. Lois Williams provided the invocation and read the sixth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Donna Cooper, Policy Director for Governor Ed Rendell, unveiled the governor’s new initiative in the Board Room at the District Service Center by a PowerPoint presentation. Cooper discussed the governor's Plan for a New Pennsylvania, which would lower property taxes, improve public schools and create jobs statewide. In Lycoming County, the Plan for a New Pennsylvania would give county homeowners $14.1 million in property tax relief. It would also provide county schools with $15.6 million in new state funding for programs that have been proven to improve student achievement, including full-day kindergarten, smaller class sizes, pre-school programs and tutoring for struggling students. Cooper explained how the Plan would affect homeowners and students in Williamsport Area School District.
B. Representative Cappelli
Dr. Lowery recognized Representative Cappelli and thanked him for attending. Representative Cappelli indicated that he supports the Governor’s Plan for educational and economic improvement. He said that there may be alternatives and more sustainable ways to raise the revenue to support the programs. He thanked Donna Cooper for her presentation and the Governor’s efforts in presenting his plan to our communities.
C. Outstanding Student Presentations:
D. Literacy Collaborative—Dr. Debbie Grove, Wendy Kelsey, and Michelle Dixon
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
E. Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook: Guidelines for Drug and Alcohol Abuse—Report by Pete Cokefair, Red House Principal
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the Student Rights
and Responsibilities Handbook: Guidelines for Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
F. Calendar of Events:
May 22 C&I Steering Committee Meeting--2:00 p.m.
May 22 ETAC/ATAC Meeting--6:30 p.m.
May 26 Memorial Day Holiday
June 3 WASD School Board Meeting--8:00 p.m.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation
B. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area School District teachers, to Rick Coulter, Department Chair for Music and Gifted Education, and to the Williamsport Youth Wind Ensemble, comprised of students from our three middle schools and several Williamsport Area High School freshman, for their participation in “Music in the Parks,” an adjudication and competition held recently. The group received a superior rating and was first place in their class. They also were honored by being awarded the “Best Overall Concert Band” designation.
The Jazz Ensemble earned a superior rating and achieved first place in their class. Ms. Jessica Owens, a WAHS senior, was honored by being named the “ Best Vocal Soloist” for the entire competition.
C. Congratulations to Jean Hormell, director of the Williamsport Area School District Children’s Choir, for their performance on May 13, 2003, with the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra.
D. Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to authorize the purchase of 10 additional Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) at a cost of $1,445 each under the state bid process. These AEDs will be distributed throughout the District. Susquehanna Health Systems has agreed to reimburse the District for the cost of the AEDs.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Mahaffey reported that the Community Relations Committee met on May 14, 2003 and Eric Gee did a demonstration on the new video streaming capabilities on our website. Live and recorded events are available. Our students are assisting with typing, compiling and editing. She also reported that the Knoebels event was cancelled but we are now working on a Habitat for Humanities Project.
Mrs. Markle reported that she encourages everyone to participate in Lobby Day on June 26, 2003 and to contact legislators to ask them to support the Governor’s Plan for a New Pennsylvania. She also indicated that it was a pleasure to have the Governor attend a PSBA meeting.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee is active in interviewing candidate for open positions. He indicated that we have a strong pool for most of the positions and the he is excited about the interviews thus far.
Mr. Stone reported that the Fitness Center Committee met this afternoon and is hoping to have a presentation ready for the Board on June 17, 2003. This is contingent on the architect completing preliminary plans. Mr. Zimmerman encouraged the committee to tour Penn College’s facilities to see an efficient use of a tight space
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2003
6.2* Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 05/20/03 in the amount of $663,126.18, 05/20/03A in the amount of $175,360.75, 05/20/03B in the amount of $11,917.29, 05/20/03C in the amount of $437.10, 05/20/03D in the amount of $160.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 05/20/03, 05/20/03A, 05/20/03B, 05/20/03C and 05/20/03D.
6.3* Authorize the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2003-2004:
A. A public official bond in the amount of $500,000 for the following for the faithful performance of duties for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and the premium paid in accordance with Sections 431, 436 and 658 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
1. Charles E. Peterson, Jr., Board Secretary/Business Administrator (as Board Secretary).
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.3* Authorize the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2003-2004 cont’d:
B. The Controller/Treasurer to invest funds temporarily surplus to the needs of the Williamsport Area School District during fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, in accordance with the provisions of the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, Section 440.1.
C. The Purchasing Agent to purchase material and supplies, contracted services, furniture, equipment, textbooks and other goods and services for which appropriations are made in the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, in accordance with the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, and School Board Policy.
D. The payment of salaries for instructional and non-instructional employees as these salaries become due and payable on the following dates:
07/11/03 07/25/03 08/08/03
08/22/03 09/05/03 09/19/03
10/03/03 10/17/03 10/31/03
11/14/03 11/28/03 12/12/03
12/26/03 01/09/04 01/23/04
02/06/04 02/20/04 03/05/04
03/19/04 04/02/04 04/16/04
04/30/04 05/14/04 05/28/04
06/11/04 06/25/04
E. The following signatories for all depositories of the funds of the Williamsport Area School District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004:
David B. Stone, Jr. - Board President
Charles E. Peterson, Jr. - Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Madeline T. Bird - Controller/Treasurer
Eva Girio-Vogel - Director of Accounting and Budget
F. The following depositories of the funds of the Williamsport Area School District be authorized for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004:
PNC Bank
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Sun Bank
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT)
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Funds (PSDLAF)
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY
7.1 Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the second reading and adoption of Section 200, “Pupils.”
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Authorize three pilot full-day kindergarten classes for the 2003-04 school year. Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary, Jackson Elementary and Stevens Elementary will each pilot one full day class. Mrs. Eshelman reviewed the logistical and procedural plans for the pilot program.
8.2* Approve Rebecca Ward and James Donnell to write a Pennsylvania Studies Curriculum for eighth grade social studies. This project involves a maximum of ten days of writing for each teacher at $85 a day. This project will be completed by June 28, 2003. Costs will be covered by the appropriate FY04 budget.
8.3* Approve Dr. Robert G. Harrington, University of Kansas, to provide in-service training for the educational staff and an evening parent-training program focusing on managing children and adolescents with angry and defiant behaviors on October 9 and 10, 2003. Estimated cost to include Dr. Harrington's professional fee ($2500) and travel expenses is $3375 budgeted in FY04 string #10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.4* Approve the Curtin Agenda Book contents for the 2003-04 school year.
8.5* Establish tuition and registration fees for the high school summer sessions June 23 through August 1, 2003, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. daily for one credit courses; and June 23 through July 11, 2003, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. daily for .5 credit courses. These dates will provide a 29-day (1.0 credit) and a 14-day (.5 credit) schedule, with vacation on July 4, additional information attached.
Any secondary student is eligible for make-up in any offered subject, or advanced credit work. Students living outside the Williamsport Area School District will be accepted into the program provided space is available. Strict attendance guidelines will be followed.
Length of Course Non-Resident Fee Resident Fee Adjusted Fee
60 Hours $200 $125 $100
120 Hours $400 $250 $200
Courses Offered:
* 0029 English 9 Basic
* 0003 English 10 Basic
* 0013 English 11 Basic
* 0023 English 12 Basic
1027 Civics & Multiculturalism
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5* Establish tuition and registration fees for the high school summer cont’d:
Courses Offered Cont’d:
1007 Civics & Multiculturalism Honors **
1025 Government & Economics
1023 Government & Economics Honors**
1010 US History Honors**
1034 Modern World History
2015 Core-Plus
2011 Algebra I
2012 Algebra II
3009 General Science
* 9009 Physical Education – Freshman
* 9010 Physical Education – Sophomore
* 9011 Physical Education – Junior/Senior
* 9033 Health Education
* These courses are offered for “make-up” only.
** Honors courses must be approved by the student’s guidance counselor.
8.6* Approve expenditure of the high school's $69,516 performance incentive grant. A representative group of individuals met on Friday, May 9 to approve recommendations for expenditures. Expenditures include the following:
*Critical Personnel attendance at High Schools That Work Staff Development
Conference
*180 Passport to Mathematics Textbooks for Applied Mathematics Courses
*180 Discovering Algebra Textbooks for Applied Alg/Stat and Applied Alg 2/
Geometry
*Teacher Resources for these texts
*150 TI-83 Plus Calculators for these Applied Courses
*210 PSSA Math Coach Series 11 w/ Teacher Guides
*15 DVD Players
*15 Microsoft Office X Software Units
*4 Sharp Notevision Projectors
*100 Textbooks for Reading (11BA)
*4 Adobe Design Software Units
*1 PowerMac G4 Cinema System
*210 PSSA Reading Coach Series 11 w/Teacher Guides
*1 Apple Powerbook G4 876mH
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.7* Approve payment to the following two music teachers for 3 days each of summer curriculum work on the High School Guitar I Course Curriculum. The work will be completed at the Williamsport Area High School on June 16, 17, & 18, 2003 on non-school time at a rate of $85 per teacher per day.
Michelle Hinkal Anna Radspinner
The approximate cost for the work will be $510 and is budgeted in account number 10 2260 131 000 00 050 000 007 0000.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Donald L. Engel, full-time custodian at Curtin Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective August 29, 2003.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Donald L. Engel from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his over 24 years of dedicated service to our school system as a custodian. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Elaine W. Baney, part-time Art teacher at Jackson Elementary School, due to relocation out of the area, effective June 13, 2003.
C. Thomas W. Ronan, Jr., math and science teacher for the After School Alternative Program, due to relocation out of the area, effective June 13, 2003.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Sandra M. Myers, full-time administrative support at the high school, extension of her unpaid medical leave, effective April 23, 2003, through January 29, 2004.
B. Mitchel W. Trice, full-time instructional aide for Alternative Education at Woodward School, extension of his unpaid medical leave, effective through May 30, 2003, pending doctor's permission to return.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
C. Carolyn J. Bower, full-time instructional aide at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective April 29, 2003, through May 30, 2003, pending doctor's permission to return.
Mrs. Bower will begin her unpaid leave of absence on April 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.
D. WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION Curtis E. Haldeman, full-time custodian at Stevens Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective May 12, 2003, through May 20, 2003, pending doctor's permission to return.
Mr. Haldeman will begin his unpaid leave of absence on May 12, 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.
E. Vicki L. Bower, full-time instructional aide at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective May 12, 2003, through June 6, 2003, pending doctor's permission to return.
Ms. Bower will begin her unpaid leave of absence on May 12, 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.
F. Irvin D. Zechman, part-time custodian at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective June 2, 2003, through June 6, 2003.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. The following persons to teach middle school summer classes at Roosevelt Middle School, effective June 23, 2003, through July 25, 2003, at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($23.16 per hour or contract rate). There will be no summer school classes scheduled on July 4, 2003:
6th Grade Mathematics & Language Arts
Kelli A. McCall 1137 Towncrest Rd., Williamsport
7th & 8 th Grade Language Arts
Kerry L. Sokolowski 35 Washington Blvd., Williamsport
7th & 8 th Grade Mathematics
Louis A. Cupiccia 1075 St. Davids Rd., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. 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:
James F. Barner P.O. Box 635, Jersey Shore (effective 05/12/03)
C. The following substitute teachers, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Kelly M. Allmaras 1109 Franklin St., Williamsport (effective 05/19/03)
Brian J. Rockwell 814½ Cherry St., Williamsport (effective 05/19/03)
Justin W. Wall 271 Bauder Rd., Cogan Station (effective 05/19/03)
Meghan B. Hallock 295½ Barton St., Lock Haven (effective 05/20/03)
D. Madeline T. Bird as Treasurer of the Williamsport Area School District for a term of one year, effective July 1, 2003.
Section 404 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended, established a one-
year term of office for the Treasurer. Madeline Bird is the Controller/Tax Officer, effective July 1, 2003. That position includes the duties of Treasurer.
E. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective May 21, 2003:
Jessica M. Rockey 2017 Misner Rd., Williamsport
F. 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 2002-2007 Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Curtin Middle School
Advisor for Curtin Yearbook Marlene M. Cauley $ 670
Curtin Middle School AV Coordinators
Previously approved 10/15/02 Peggy A. Bross
$ 650
Revised Co-AV Coordinators Peggy A. Bross $ 335
Marisa S Hickey $ 131
Charles C. Masters $ 131
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A. Shannon M. Bartron, 2611 Highland Ave., Duboistown, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Stevens Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $8.59 per hour, effective May 21, 2003 (replacing Melvin Lambert, resigned).
9.5 OTHER
A. Appoint the Director of Human Resources, James A. Dugan, as Privacy Officer to administer policies and procedures related to confidentiality of student and employee Private Health Information (PHI), as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
B. Authorize the Director of Human Resources to sign Business Associate Agreements with the following organizations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). These agreements address confidential procedures regarding Private Health Information (PHI) and do not change financial terms of previous agreements.
1. Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA)
2. Pennsylvania Public School Health Care Trust (PPSHCT)
3. Delta Dental
4. Hartz Consulting Group
5. Employee Services, Inc. (EAP Provider)
6. R. L. Strawn Associates (income protection)
7. Susquehanna Health Systems
8. John A. Pellegrino, MD, School Physician
9. John P. Czap, DDS, School Dentist
10. Richard K. Smith, DDS, School Dentist
C. Payment of the following stipends in the amounts indicated to Ann G. McCarroll, Administrative Support, Curtin Middle School, $1,000, and Carol J. McCowan, Administrative Support, Curtin Middle School, $500; minus appropriate deductions, for projects completed by them as part of the Performance Incentive Grant awarded to Curtin Middle School. Payment of these stipends is permitted under the terms of the grant and has been reviewed by bargaining unit representatives.
9.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Consider approving BLaST I.U. #17, P.O. Box 63, Granville Summit, to provide psychological services to the Williamsport Area School District at the per diem rate of $207.00, effective September 2, 2003, through June 30, 2004, not exceeding 60 working days. Funding will be provided through ACCESS funds.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, 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 by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Fifty-six (56) morning and afternoon kindergarten students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Snyder’s Dairy Farm during May 2003. The students will have an opportunity to learn how a dairy farm is operated and understand how the milk we drink is made and processed. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 60 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
B. Thirty-five (35) first grade students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland during June 2003. Students eligible to participate must not have received two pink slips and/or detention between May 1 and the date of the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
C. Fifty-six (56) fifth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Little Pine Creek during June 2003 to practice environmental awareness. Students eligible to participate will not have more than two pink slips and/or one detention or suspension from May 6 through the date of the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
D. Approximately 120 members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Marching Millionaires, accompanied by their director and band association chaperones, to travel to Disney World (Orlando) for five days during November and December 2003. The students will be performing in the park and attending clinics by Disney staff. 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. Students will be transported by air and by contract carrier. The cost of the trip will be funded both by the band association and by funds raised by the individual student.
E. Approximately 15 Roosevelt Middle School students, accompanied by the school librarian and a parent volunteer, to travel to the James V. Brown Library and the Bonanza Steak House during June 2003 as a reward for top AR point earners.
Transportation will be aboard City Bus. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
F. Approximately 100 second grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and other adult chaperones, to travel to the Lycoming County Landfill and to the Hiawatha during June 2003. The students will learn about waste management at the landfill as part of their ecology unit. The Hiawatha ties in with their social studies chapter on rivers. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
G. Fifteen (15) learning support students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and other adults, to travel in Williamsport during June 2003. The students will take a trolley tour of the Williamsport area and take a cruise on the Hiawatha. Students who have been suspended from school or who were assigned to Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 school days prior to the trip will not be eligible. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
H. Thirty-five (35) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Marching Millionaires, accompanied by their teacher and band association chaperones, to travel to Allentown during June 2003 to attend a Drum Corps International clinic and competition. 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 contract carrier. The cost of the trip will be funded by the individual student participant.
I. Forty-nine (49) second grade students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Snyder’s Farm (Montoursville) during June 2003. The students will tour the woods to learn about the plans growing there. The students will also take a hayride where they will learn about the many uses of soy. Students eligible to participate will not have more than two pink slips or any detentions, Saturday School assignments or suspensions between May 12 and the date before the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
J. Approximately 170 sixth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and other adult chaperones, to travel to the Lycoming County Resource Management Facility during May 2003 to learn about the processes and issues regarding waste disposal and energy conservation. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-20-650-180-027-0000).
K. Fifty (50) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s jazz and percussion ensembles, accompanied by their directors, to travel to Lycoming Valley Middle School and Sheridan Elementary School during May 2003 to perform for the students. 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.
District transportation is requested and will be paid from the music department’s travel budget.
L. Four (4) emotional support students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and aide, to travel to Cochran Elementary School during June 2003. The trip will allow the students the opportunity to tour the building and visit with next year’s teacher to help ease their transition. District transportation is requested (10-1200-519-000-30-850-000-004-0000).
M. Twenty-seven (27) fifth grade students from Stevens Elementary School accompanied by their teacher and two parent volunteers, to travel to Flanigan Park during May 2003 to reinforce their unit of study on ecology. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. Transportation will be provided by the City of Williamsport aboard the Herdic Trolley. There will be no cost to the District.
A. Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) to use the Baskin Gallery at the District Service Center on August 2, 2003 to hold a leadership retreat. PAEA is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following bid/contract items:
12.1* Authorize a contract in amount of $1,200 (approximate) with the Genetti Hotel & Suites for the Administrative Team Retreat on June 20, 2003.
12.2* Approve an Evaluation Agreement with Telemate.Net Software, Inc. to set the terms and conditions of the opportunity for our District to evaluate and test their web filtering software.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.3* Authorize the purchase of Career & Technology Educations supplies and equipment in accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
Schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of times and participating vendors on this bid, it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing by any interested parties.
All bid were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2003.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Airgas, White Deer, PA $7,016.84
Badgar Graphic Sales Inc., Kaukauna, WI 629.85
Brodhead Garrett, Mansfield, OH 4,252.15
Denney Electric Supply Inc., Lock Haven, PA 68.72
Fastenal Co. Inc., So Williamsport, PA 364.48
G.E. Richards Supplies Inc., Landisville, PA 3,282.00
Metco Supply Inc., Leechburg, VA 40.74
Midwest Shop Supplies Inc., Sioux City, IA 1,096.67
OAM Supply Co. Inc., Cleveland, OH 4.06
Retco Alloy Co. Inc., Glenview, IL 54.31
Satco Supply Inc., St. Paul, MN 1,523.24
Valley Litho Supply Co. Inc., Rice Lake, WI 2,395.00
Zep Manufacturing Co. Inc., Montgomeryville, PA 11,802.00
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $32,530.06
12.4* Authorize District participation in the cooperative purchasing program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of cafeteria paper and smallwares to replenish supplies for the Food Service Department.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Calico Industries, Inc. $ 5,789.68
Joseph Gartland, Inc. 13.45
Phillips Supply Co. 54.39
United Restaurant Equipment, Inc. 10,426.40
W.A. Dehart, Inc. 17,937.19
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD $34,221.11
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS - None
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman announced that this Friday is the last opportunity to attend Without a Que this school year. It is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater. He also reported that a combined choral and dance recital is scheduled for June 7, 2003, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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