The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District of which all members were duly notified and of which due public notice was given as required by Act 84 of 1986, was held on Tuesday evening, June 17, 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. Karen Harris provided the invocation and read the eighth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of May 6, 2003; May 20, 2003 and June 3, 2003 and the special meeting of May 13, 2003, that reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 8-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Dialogue Regarding Freshman Academy—Presentation by Steve Huddy, Principal - Williamsport Area High School
Mrs. Harris excused herself from the meeting.
B. Video Streaming—Presentation by Eric Gee, Director of Instructional/Administrative Technology
C. Year-Round Correctional Education Program - Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the year-round correctional education program as proposed by Mr. Fausnaught.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
D. Calendar of Events:
July 15 School Board Meeting—8:00 p.m.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to the following five Williamsport Area High School welding students who have earned advanced placement at Penn College: Eric Mahosky, Adam Neidig, Wesley Kinley, Matthew Keller, and Jason Dauber. These students will be given credit for Welding 115 and Welding 116 at Penn College following successful completion of one semester at Penn College. Based on this year's expenses at Penn College, this will save the students $1,348.00 if they decide to attend. Thank you to WAHS welding teacher, David Gephart, for his efforts.
B. Congratulations to the following ninth grade students from the Williamsport Area High School, and their teacher Mrs. Jeanne Yaggi, for having their entries selected from approximately a quarter of a million art and writing entries in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Program:
Elyse Burzynski won top recognition in two categories—a Gold Award for her journalistic piece entitled “A Six Trillion Dollar Debt,” and a Silver Award for her personal essay entitled “Measuring the Day’s Labor.”
John VanDeLinde won a Gold Award for his journalism entry entitled “Belt
Busters.”
Keri Kimura won a Silver Award for her personal essay “Sydney.”
Kate Nible won a Silver Award for her humor piece “America’s Mid-Life
Crisis.”
These four young writers will join the approximately eleven hundred other Scholastic national
winners to be recognized at a reception and awards ceremony this summer in Washington, DC.
C. Presentation by Vern McKissick on the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School and
Lycoming Valley Middle School Projects.
Mr. Zimmerman left at 9:30 p.m. after the budget vote which was taken before these items:
D. Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the appointment of Fred A. Holland, from Murphy, Butterfield and Holland, P.C., as the District’s Solicitor for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. The cost of service is unchanged from the current year with a retainer of $18,550 and an hourly rate of $95 for extraordinary services.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call (6-0).
E. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to appoint Lois Williams to the WASD Education Foundation’s Board of Directors.
The motion carried 6-0.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
F. Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to accept the donation of semi-permanent soccer goals from the Hepburn Lycoming PTO to the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School. The Board of School Directors sincerely thanks the Hepburn Lycoming PTO for this donation.
The motion carried 6-0.
G. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to authorize the following resolution:
The Williamsport Area School District authorizes the BLaST Intermediate Unit #17
to file an application on our behalf for implementation of the Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program, contingent upon clarification from the Department of Education.
The motion carried 6-0.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Vollman reported that the Athletic Advisory Committee met on June 16 th . The committee reviewed the winter and spring programs. They reviewed the senior evaluations which were done for the first time this year. Mr. Vollman also reported that the coaches clinic was very successful. Mr. Stone indicated that it might be helpful to have the clinics a couple time each year.
Mrs. Markle reported that most of the Board members are attending the rally in Harrisburg on
June 26, 2003.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the following items related to construction projects:
A. Authorize the submission of PlanCon Parts A and B for the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School Project.
B. Authorize the submission of PlanCon Parts A and B for the Lycoming Valley Middle School Project.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call (6-0).
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve all of the finance items with the exception of item 6.2:
6.1* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 06/17/03 in the amount of $448,976.44, 06/17/03A in the amount of $171,443.22, and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 06/17/03, and 06/17/03A.
6.2* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to adopt the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, as summarized below and adopting the following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004:
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance $ 7,185,267
Estimated Reserve for Encumbrance 250,000
FY03-04 Unrestricted Revenue 53,847,100
FY03-04 Restricted Revenue 5,320,100
Total Estimated Fund Balance and
Revenue Available for Appropriation $ 66,602,467
FY03-04 Unrestricted Expenditures $ 57,699,635
FY03-04 Restricted Expenditures 5,320,100
Estimated Encumbrances 250,000
Total Estimated Expenditures $ 63,269,735
Estimated June 30, 2004 Fund Balance $ 3,332,732
Estimated June 30, 2004 Fund Balance $ 4,082,732
(If $750,000 reserve is not spent)
Tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003:
03/04
Real Property (17.35 mills 02/03) 17.70
Act 511 Taxes
Earned Income* 1½ %
Real Estate Transfer* ½ of 1%
*Real Estate and Earned Income Tax Resolutions follows:
Roll Call - Yeas: Mahaffey, Markle, Shultz, Stone, Williams, and Zimmerman.
Nays: Vollman
The motion carried 6-1.
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.3* Acknowledge receipt of the FY02 audit from Rogers, Huber & Associates.
6.4* Approve budget transfers for FY03, dated June 12, 2003 as presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
6.5 Authorize a June 27, 2003 order for the payment of bills with retroactive Board approval to occur on July 15, 2003.
6.6* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/03 to 7/1/04:
B. Automobile Policy with Peerless Insurance Company through the PICS Program at a cost of $37,280. (FY03 PICS $33,891).
C. Worker’s Compensation with Old Republic Insurance Company through Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) at an estimated cost of $179,232. (FY03 PSBA $163,623).
D. Excess Liability Umbrella Policy with Old Republic Insurance Company through the PSBA at a cost of $22,590. (FY03 Old Republic $19,700).
E. School Board Legal Liability with the PSBA Trust at a cost of $19,819 and a deductible of $10,000. (FY03 PSBA $16,658).
F. Boiler and Machinery with Cincinnati Insurance Company at a cost of $5,000 (unchanged).
G. Interscholastic Athletic and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance with AG Administrators, Inc. at a cost of $15,000 (unchanged). The voluntary student accident insurance premium is also unchanged at $28 for school time and $124 for 24-hour coverage.
(unchanged).
I. Inland Marine Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $700 (unchanged).
J. General Liability Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $16,099. (FY03 $16,364 PICS)
6.7* Authorize the District’s financial advisor, Public Financial Management and the District’s
bond council, Saul Ewing, to proceed with the refinancing of the General Obligation Bond
Series of 1998A with a minimum savings in local effort of $275,000.
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.8* Authorize the District’s financial advisor, Public Financial Management and the District’s bond council, Saul Ewing, to proceed with the refinancing of the General Obligation Bond Series of 1999 with a minimum savings in local effort of $500,000.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call (6-0).
BOARD POLICY
7.1 Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the first reading of Policy #534.1, “Sick Leave Bank.”
The motion carried 6-0.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Approve the following five music teachers for up to 3 days each of summer curriculum work on the Middle School Choral/Classroom Music Curriculum. The work will be completed at Lycoming Valley Middle School on June 17, 18, & 19, 2003 on non-school time at a rate of $85 per teacher per day.
Douglas Gordon Marisa Hickey
Robert Hickey Charles Masters
Maureen Richards
The approximate cost for the work will be $1,275 and is budgeted in account number
10 2260 131 000 00 050 000 007 0000.
8.2* Approve Lisa Owens and Jason Drapeau, WAHS math teachers to write a four to six week unit in statistics to be embedded into our geometry courses. They will work up to five days each at the substitute rate of $85 per day. Cost is budgeted in 10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-0000.
8.3* A pprove the following middle school teachers to participate in science curriculum development activities: Stephen Pfirman, Donald Enigk and Fred Ramin. Individuals will be paid $85 per day for up to four days, budgeted in the appropriate string.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.4* Approve the following elementary teachers to work on elementary curriculum development projects this summer.
a. Elementary Science Curriculum Development (Up to 3 days @ $85 per day) funded through Title II:
Tina Rhinehart Mary Margaret Jacobs
Lisa Yingling Marcy Garrison
Barbara Neuhard Eylene Love
Donna McCarty Rhonda Getgen
Kay Gibson Cathy Burger
Sherri Buckwalter Louise Nicholson
Paula Neyhart Laura Hess
Amy Twist Debbie Goff
Linda Radocaj
b. Elementary Report Cards (1 day @ $85) funded through the general fund budget and to be paid out of the appropriate string:
Tina Rhinehart Mary Margaret Jacobs
Sue Swisher Dave Bross
Linda Woodling Sally Lott
Lisa Yingling Barb Kreitz
Dawn Gorsline Marcy Garrison
Jeanne Goodell Gary Michaels
Patti Jones Sue Ulmer
Patrice Newton Donna McCarty
Rhonda Getgen Dorian Myers
Seth Moser Gloria Greevy
Lisa Van Allen Julie Bittner
Paula Neyhart Nancy Hiscock
Linda Woodling Elaine Eck
Amy Twist
c. Writing Curriculum Development (up to 2 days @ $85 per day) funded through the general fund budget and to be paid out of the appropriate string:
Mary Margaret Jacobs Lisa Yingling
Marcy Garrison Kay Gibson
Cathy Burger Sherri Buckwalter
Louise Nicholson Paula Neyhart
Lisa Swoyer Amy Twist
Linda Radocaj
8.5 Approve the contents for the 2003-04 Jackson Elementary School Student Handbook.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.6* Approve a new textbook series for elementary mathematics program to be phased into use in all elementary schools: Everyday Math is published by SRA/McGraw Hill, copyright 2004. The textbook adoption was recommended by a committee of administrators and teachers. During the 2003-04 school year, the text will be used at the following schools and grade levels.
Hepburn Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4
Round Hills Grades K, 1
Sheridan Grades K, 1, 2
Stevens Grades K, 1
8.7* Approve two days of staff development for Everyday Math: June 24 for all teachers implementing the program and June 25 for Kindergarten, first and second grade teachers. Training on June 24 will be provided by Everyday Math and there is no cost. Training on June 25 is the classroom implementation piece and is being provided by three teacher teams (Kindergarten: Barbara Flock & Kim Delullo, First Grade: Debra Kennedy & Jennifer Johnson, Second Grade: Douglass Knapsack) from Montgomery Elementary School. The cost of the June 25 training is $250 per team for a total of $750 and is funded through Title II.
8.8* Approve the following five music teachers for up to 2 days each of summer curriculum work on the Band Curriculum: Don Fisher, Todd Kendall, Len Lavelle, Dale Orris and Judy Shellenberger. The work will be completed at the Williamsport Area High School on June 23, & 30, 2003 on non-school time at a rate of $85 per teacher per day. The approximate cost for the work will be $850 and is budgeted in account number 10 2260 131 000 00 050 000 007 0000.
8.9* Approve the following teachers to write Emotional Support curriculum: Melissa Ellis, Jennie Guffy, Dori Rankinen, Bud Thomas, Julie Wiser and Bob Lynn. The work will be completed June 24 and 25 on non-school time at a rate of $85 per teacher per day. The approximate cost for the work will be $1,020 and is budgeted in string number 10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-000.
8.10* Approve high school science teachers Scott Grove and Dale Seeley to work with Dr. Thomas Mitchell for two days this summer to replace formaldehyde in preserved specimen bottles with a non-toxic solution. Teachers would be paid at $85 per day, budgeted in string #10-1100-121-000-30-850-180-007-0000.
8.11* Approve Brenda Taylor Winter to write a study skills curriculum on June 19-20 on June 19 and 20, 2003 at a rate of $85 per day budgeted in string #10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-000.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.12* Approve the following teachers for curriculum work over the summer during non-school time:
Kathy McQuown - Child Care teacher, up to 2 days
Dave Gephart - Welding teacher up to 20 days
Mary McCormick - Business teacher, up to 9 days
Randy Zangara - Business teacher, up to 5 days
Pat Dixon - Auto Technology, up to 5 days
Each teacher would be paid out of the Innovative Learning and Workforce Development grant @ $85 per day from string #10-2271-121-261-30-850-000-033-0003.
8.13 Approve curriculum documents for high school Drama I, II, III and IV. The documents have been previously reviewed and approved following the appropriate process by the Assistant Superintendent and the Curriculum and Instruction Council.
8.14 Approve a change in the course structure for Roosevelt and Curtin Middle Schools. Environmental Topics will not be offered as a separate course. The Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standards will be addressed in appropriate science and/or social studies curriculum content areas. Appropriate curriculum will be developed over the summer.
8.15 Approve the Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 8 document. The document was previously reviewed and approved by the Assistant Superintendent and the Curriculum and Instruction Council.
8.16 Approve new textbook adoptions for grade 8 social studies. Each of the following is published by Penns Valley Publishers:
PA Pride C2002 (text and workbook)
Understanding Civics C 1996 (text and workbook)
PA Geography C 2002
8.17 Approve the We the People- Project Citizen textbook for use in Pennsylvania Studies in the eighth grade. Project Citizen is a civic education program for middle school students that promotes competent and responsible participation in state and local government. It actively engages young people in learning how to monitor and influence public policy. Using cooperative learning, research and portfolio development, students identify a community problem and develop a strategic plan for solving the problem. Students may enter their group portfolio in local and state competitions.
The district will order 600 We the People- Project Citizen Texts from the Center for Civic Education, Calabasas, CA. Texts are secured from and financed by the Federal Government. There are no charges for these texts.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.18* Approve Scott Grove and Bernard Meyer to write curriculum units into which laboratory investigations will be integrated for Biology I Honors and Biology 2 classes at WAHS. This project involves a maximum of three days of writing for each teacher at $85 per day and will be completed on non-school time by August 8, 2003. Costs will be covered by the appropriate FY04 budget.
8.19* Approve Stacy Saxon to write curriculum units for Science, Technology and Society classes at WAHS. This project involves a maximum of two days of writing at $85 per day and will be completed on non-school time by August 8, 2003. Costs will be covered by the appropriate FY04 budget.
8.20 Approve the Title I project to increase the Title I reading specialists positions by up to the equivalent of two positions. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.21* Approve high school guidance counselors Lydia M. Comerford, David H. Green, and Phyllis J. Sieber to provide up to two days at the high school to work on grades and transcripts due to an interruption in computer program. Counselors would be paid at the substitute rate of $85 per day.
8.22* A pprove additional Act 80 Days to the regular 2003-04 School Year calendar.
| Cochran | Hepburn Lycoming | Jackson | Round Hills |
|
September 12, 2003 (P.M. Only) |
September 25, 2003 | September 26, 2003 | September 25, 2003 |
|
September 26, 2003
| September 26, 2003 | December 22, 2003 | September 26, 2003 |
|
October 9, 2003 (P.M. Only) | December 23, 2003 | December 23, 2003 | May 10, 2003 |
|
November 25, 2003 (P.M. Only) | May 10, 2004 | ||
| December 22, 2003 | |||
| December 23, 2003 | |||
| March 12, 2004 (P.M. Only) | |||
| Sheridan | Stevens | Curtin | Lycoming Valley |
| September 25, 2003 | September 23, 2003 | September 26, 2003 | September 26, 2003 |
| September 26, 2003 | September 26, 2003 | ||
| May 10, 2004 | October 13, 2003 | ||
| Roosevelt | High School | Alternative School | |
| September 26, 2003 | September 26, 2003 | September 26, 2003 | |
| November 6, 2003 | Parent Conferences | ||
| November 7, 2003 | Parent Conferences | ||
| April 2, 2004 | |||
| May 28, 2004 |
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call (6-0).
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Irvin D. Zechman, part-time custodian at Curtin Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective September 5, 2003.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Irvin D. Zechman from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 10½ 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. Michael B. Lundy, Jr., resigning from position as assistant football coach at Roosevelt Middle School, effective at the conclusion of the 2002-2003 school year. (Mr. Lundy will continue as a social studies teacher at Roosevelt.)
C. David A. Becker, full-time Technology Education teacher at the high school, for other employment, effective August 22, 2003.
D. James M. Bailey, as Head Basketball Coach at the high school, for personal reasons, effective June 16, 2003. At this time Mr. Bailey's intention is to continue his teaching position.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. John A. Westbrook, part-time security at the high school, leave of absence without pay for medical reasons, effective May 11, 2003, through June 26, 2003.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Christina M. Butler, 166 Highland Drive, Hughesville, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach biology at the high school, at a salary of Step 2, bachelor's, $38,100.
Ms. Butler holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Biology and was a long-term substitute teacher for the District for one year (replacing George Cook, retired).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. David C. Fink, 2218 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach science at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 4, bachelor's, $40,500. Mr. Fink holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Biology and General Science. Mr. Fink has been a long-term substitute teacher in this position for the past three years (replacing Kevin Harris, transferred permanently to an administrative position).
C. Carol S. Fischer, 431 Woodland Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach Guided Reading at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500. Mrs. Fischer holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Early Childhood (replacing Ann Bidelspacher, transferred to fifth grade at Hepburn-Lycoming Middle School). Mrs. Fischer will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2003-2004 school term
D. Amanda M. Holmes, 2662 Riverside Dr., South Williamsport, from as a temporary professional employee to teach art at Roosevelt Middle School, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), at a salary rate salary of Step 3, bachelor's, $39,400. Ms. Holmes holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Art and has previously been a half-time teacher for 1½ years and a long-term substitute teacher for ½ year for the District (replacing Reggie Fatherly, transferred permanently to an administrative position).
E. Jennifer M. Larson, 430 Weldon St., Montoursville, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach special education at Jackson Elementary Middle School, at a salary of Step 3, bachelor's, $39,400 (+ $200). Ms. Larson holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped and has been a long-term substitute teacher for 1½ years (replacing Julie Welliver, transferred to Kindergarten position at Jackson--see Item 9.4).
F. Ami L. McChesney, 111 West Beaver St., Bellefonte, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), as a full-time Guided Reading teacher at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor's, $38,100. Ms. McChesney holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Elementary and was a long-term substitute teacher during the second semester of the 2002-2003 school year (replacing Terrie Campana, transferred to ½ Kindergarten--see Item 9.4). Ms. McChesney will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2003-2004 school term.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. Kristiann McQuown, 53 Wynwood Dr., Cogan Station, as a ½ time temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach Guided Reading at Cochran Elementary Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500, prorated. Miss McQuown holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Denay Gair, transferred to fifth grade at Hepburn-Lycoming--see Item 9.4). Ms. McQuown will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2003-2004 school term.
H. Kerry L. Sokolowski, 35 Washington Blvd., 1st Floor, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), as an Instructional Support (IST) teacher at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 3, bachelor's, $39,400. Ms. Sokolowski holds a bachelor's degree from Gannon University and is certified in Elementary. She has been a long-term substitute teacher for the past two years (replacing Stephanie Wolfanger, transferred to Title I Reading Specialist--see Item 9.4).
I. Stacey L. Saxon, 200 Easter Keller St., Lot 17, Castanea Manor, Lock Haven, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach science at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500. Ms. Saxon holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Biology and General Science (replacing Richard Hill, transferred to replace Al Poff, retired). Ms. Saxon will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2003-2004 school term.
J. Robert A. McQuillen, 35 Hillview Ave., Williamsport, to the position of bus dispatcher (205 days, up to 7 hours per day), effective on or about August 18, 2003, at the rate of $13.85 or contract rate per hour. Mr. McQuillen will be eligible for benefits currently provided under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. (Permanent position approved by the Board).
K. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2003-04 school year at the salary rate of $23.91 per hour or contract rate, for the actual number of hours worked. Appoint all full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to service as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked.
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi Head Teacher/Counselor
Martha R. Callahan Teacher
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Carol L. McMurray Teacher
Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher
Alfred L. Poff Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K. The following people to work in the various adult education programs cont’ d:
Adult Basic Education Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Susan E. Murphy Teacher
Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher
Janet M. Linderman Teacher
Angela M. Steele Substitute Teacher
Alfred L. Poff Substitute Teacher
Adult Basic Education - Lycoming County Prison Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Susan E. McGehean Teacher
General Education Development Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
James H. Burget Teacher
George E. Cook Teacher
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Teacher
Jessica J. Long Teacher
Alfred L. Poff Substitute Teacher
Joanne M. Thomas Substitute Teacher
Family Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
Unrestricted General Fund
Anthony J. Delisi Coordinator of Adult Education
Patricia M. Nicholson Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Janet M. Linderman Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Susan E. Murphy Independent Study Co-Supervisor
L. All full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to serve as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed above, for the actual number of hours worked.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
M. The following persons (pending completion of necessary paperwork where appropriate*) to teach elementary Title I Extended School Year (ESY) Program, effective July 14, 2003, through August 8, 2003 (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 ($23.91 per hour plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, workers comp). All costs funded through Title I, Title VI and general funds:
Cochran Elementary
Kimberly Walker* 1503 Hepburn St., Williamsport
(replacing Stacey Fike, resigned)
Jennifer Houseknecht* 2424 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport
(replacing Jo-Ann Gorski, moved to Special Education assignment)
Jackson Elementary
Lynn C. Holzman* 2333 Newberry St., Williamsport
(replacing Kati Pardoe, resigned)
Curtin Middle School
Michael A. Haines 343 Eldred St., Williamsport
Jaclyn P. Haines 343 Eldred St., Williamsport
Lisa A. Wagner 835 German Rd., Dunnstable
Charles F. Greevy IV 1518 Penn St., Williamsport
Angela N. Cheyne 17 N. Washington St. #B, Muncy
Roosevelt Middle School
Shane Laudenslager* 90 Valley Rd., South Williamsport
Rebecca K. Ward 110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore
Meredith Hawkins* 434 Park Ave., Lock Haven
N. The following persons as administrative support staff for the Title I Elementary Extended School Year (ESY) Program, effective July 14, 2003, through August 8, 2003, for up to 4 hours per day, at the current contract rate. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Cochran Elementary School
Jolene R. Waldrab 62 Carone Drive, Cogan Station
Curtin Middle School
Ann G. McCarroll 1212 Mosquito Valley Rd., Williamsport
O. Authorize Diane L. Konieczny, 2840 Orchard Avenue, Montoursville, to provide two (2) days of staff development (Running Records Training) to the WASD Elementary Summer School staff for the Title I Extended Year Program at the rate of $85.00 per day. All funds are budgeted under Title I, Title VI, and general funds.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
P. The following persons (pending completion of necessary paperwork where appropriate) to teach Elementary/Special Education Title I Extended School Year (ESY) Program, effective July 14, 2003, through August 8, 2003 (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 ($23.91 per hour plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, workers comp). All costs funded through ACCESS):
Cochran Elementary
Danielle L. Mogush 342 Queen St., Northumberland
Jo-Ann Gorski 860 Rural Ave., Williamsport
(revised from regular education Title I ESY)
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
Dana Schenck-Welshans 612 Knarrs Rd., Jersey Shore
Jackson Elementary
Eric S. Weaver 817 Sixth Ave., Williamsport
Betsy G. Yost 1347 Rose Valley Rd., Cogan Station
Q. Diane M. Hitzeman, 65 Clearview Lane, Cogan Station, as an instructional/personal care support aide (LPN) for the Extended School Year (ESY) Program, effective
July 1, 2003, at the rate of $13.19 per hour or contract rate (not to exceed 40 hours).
R. The following General Food Service Workers for the WASD Elementary Title I Summer School Program (funded by Title I) for 2 hours per day at the hourly rate of $9.59 per hour, effective July 14, 2003, through August 8, 2003:
Cochran
Mary K. Dulaney P.O. Box 83, Linden
Susan K. North 1996 Misner Rd., Williamsport
Hepburn-Lycoming
Karen E. Anstadt 4591 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport
Tina M. Fraley 26 West Second Ave., Williamsport
Jackson
Virginia M. Bartron 1906 West Third St., Williamsport
Barbara L. Rearick 173 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
Curtin
Claudette Signor 2629 West Fourth St., Williamsport
Julia E. Young 305 Union Ave., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
R. The following General Food Service Workers for the WASD Elementary Title I cont’d:
Roosevelt
Lois A. Welch 2252 West Third St., Williamsport
Tonia A. Kuhns 838 Poplar St., Williamsport
Substitutes
Jacquelyn A. Feig 4045 Pleasant Valley Rd., Cogan Station
Athena A. Leathers 2212 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport
Deborah L. McCollum 521 Hulings Rd., Linden
Stephanie N. McKee 1017 High St., Williamsport
Rose M. O'Donnell 1109 Hepburn St., Williamsport
Michele M. Peterson 313 Hughes St., Williamsport
Kathryn E. Root 314 Wagner Rd., Jersey Shore
S. Janet M. Loffredo, 64 Zion View Drive, Linden, as Production Manager/Delivery person for the WASD Elementary Title I Summer School Program up to 4 hours per day during the period of July 14, 2003, to August 8, 2003, at the hourly rate of $12.24 per hour.
T. The following persons for temporary part-time warehouse positions, effective during July and August 2003, for up to 8 hours per day or as needed, at the rates below:
Mark N. Metzger $9.94 or contract rate per hour
146 Kiess Hill Rd., Linden effective 07/01/03 (rate based upon seniority)
David E. Watts $8.84 or contract rate per hour
3665 W. Fourth St., Williamsport effective 07/01/03 (rate based upon seniority)
U. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective as indicated:
Irvin D. Zechman 235 Eagle Mountain Rd., Cogan Station (eff. 09/08/03)
V. 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:
Kathryn A. McQuown 53 Wynwood Dr., Cogan Station
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
W. 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:
Terry L. Walker 41 Eldred St., Williamsport
Mary Jean Keenan 1501 Locust St., Williamsport
X. Increase work day from up to 3½ hours per day to up to 4 hours per day for Bruce C. Sacavage, 971 Heilman Rd., Montoursville, to teach in the elementary Title I Extended School Year (ESY) Program at Cochran Elementary School, effective July 14, 2003, through August 8, 2003, at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($23.91 per hour plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, workers comp). This is to provide additional time for Mr. Sacavage to work with the elementary Alternative Education students. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
Y. Shelley L. Litz, 2347 Wheatland Ave., Williamsport, to teach Elementary/Special Education Title I Extended School Year (ESY) Program, effective July 14, 2003, not to exceed 25 hours this summer, at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($23.91 per hour plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, workers comp). All costs funded through ACCESS.
Z. Authorize the following Williamsport Area School District staff members to provide staff development for the elementary Title I Extended Year Program on July 9-10, 2003, at the rate of $85.00 per day plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I, Title VI, and general funds:
Barbara C. McNerney 918 Second Ave., Williamsport
Kathy J. Piaskowski 2256 Fink Ave., Williamsport
AA. Authorize elementary Title I Extended School Year staff to participate in up to three days of staff development training on July 9-11, 2003, to be paid at the rate of $85.00 per day plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I, Title VI, and general funds.
BB. Authorize middle school Title I Extended School Year staff to participate in up to three days of staff development training between June 18 and July 2, 2003, to be paid at the rate of $85.00 per day plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I, Title VI, and general funds.
CC. The following Stevens Elementary teachers as Coordinators for the Accelerated Reader Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2002-2003 school term, at a total annual stipend amount of $400, funded through Title I:
Paul V. Bower 75 Maple St., Williamsport $200
Jean E. Nolan 555 Kane St., S. Williamsport $200
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
DD. Barbara C. McNerney, 918 Second St., Williamsport, Kindergarten teacher at Stevens Elementary School, as the Coordinator of Volunteers for the Kindergarten Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2002-2003 school term, at a total annual stipend of $400, funded through Title I.
EE. John J. Killian, 357 East Mountain Ave., S. Williamsport, as a professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach fourth grade at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500. Mr. Killian holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Elementary (replacing Kirk Felix, transferred permanently to an administrative position). Mr. Killian will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2003-2004 school term.
FF. Kate E. Kreger, R.R. 1, Box 228, Morris, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach fifth grade at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mrs. Kreger holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Julie Best, transferred to third grade replacing Margaret Smith, retired). Mrs. Kreger will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2003-2004 school term.
GG. The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 23, 2003, through August 1, 2003 (no classes on July 4, 2003), at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($23.16 or contract rate):
Leslie L. Whitehill Physical Education
Jason F. Adams Physical Education
Jeanne Yaggi English 9 Basic
John G. Parker English 10 Basic
Meghan M. Boyles** English 11 Basic
Susan E. McGehean English 12 Basic
Robert J. Buck Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (9th)
Kevin P. McDonnell Government & Economics (Basic & H*) (10th)
James E. Donnell/James H. Burget American History (Basic & H*) (11 th)
Susan Earl** Modern World History (Basic & H*) (12th)
Terry M. Confair Alegebra I/Plane Geometry
William O. Olsen Alegbra II
* Honors
** Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
HH. The following employees to provide services indicated as needed for the summer school program at the high school at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated, effective June 23, 2003:
Patricia J. Slingerland Audio-Visual Coordinator
Cathy R. Baker Security Officer
Terry L. Carpenter Library Technician
Kimberly I. Matthews Computer Technician
Ann M. Kahler Summer School Program Coordinator
($23.16 or contract rate)
II. Additional two (2) days (June 19 and June 20, 2003) for Lisa M. Nible, School Psychologist, at her per diem rate for 2002-2003, to participate in the Administrative Retreat.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approving the following position changes:
A. Krista W. Fagnano, 316 Glenwood Ave., Williamsport, from School Nurse to Department Chair - Nurse/School Health Services, at a base salary of $63,602 or as determined by the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan, effective July 1, 2003, plus all benefits as provided under the Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan. Ms. Fagnano's appointment as Department Chair - Nurse/School Health Services is effective with the 2003-2004 school year (replacing Sally LaRue, retired).
B. Terrie M. Campana, 774 Picnic Woods Rd., Jersey Shore, from a full-time Guided Reading teacher at Cochran to a half-time Kindergarten teacher at the Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), at a salary rate of Step 3, bachelor's, $39,400, prorated. Ms. Campana holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Patricia Snyder, retired). Mrs. Campana has requested this transfer.
C. Michelle K. Dixon, 5944 Lycoming Creek Rd., P.O. Box 172, Cogan Station, from a full-time Kindergarten teacher to half-day Kindergarten teacher and half-day Literacy Coordinator (combined full-time position) at Jackson Elementary School, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), at a salary rate of Step 8, master's, $51,000, according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA). Literacy Coordinator position will be funded under Title I.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
D. Denay M. Gair, 950 Louisa St., Williamsport, from a half-time Guided Reading teacher at Cochran to a full-time fifth grade teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor's, $38,100, according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA) (replacing Margaret Lowmiller, retired).
E. Lois J. Grieco, 105 Becker Hill Rd. Williamsport, from a half-time to a full-time School Nurse, at Jackson and Hepburn Lycoming Elementary Schools, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), at a salary rate of Step 13, bachelor's, $59,000, according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA), (position change approved by the Board).
F. Mary L. Hartsock, 377 Eldred St., Williamsport, from a half-time to a full-time Kindergarten teacher at Stevens Elementary School, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), at a salary rate of Step 13, master's, $62,300, according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA), (position change approved by the Board).
G. Elizabeth A. Rager, 939 Westminster Drive, Williamsport, from a half-time to a full-time special education (learning support) teacher at the high school, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor's, $38,100 (+ $200), according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA) (position change approved by the Board ; funded through IDEA funds).
H. Julie R. Welliver, 14 Schoolhouse Lane, Turbotville, from a full-time special education teacher to full-time Kindergarten teacher at Jackson Elementary School, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), at a salary rate of Step 13, master's, $62,300 (+ $250), according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA). Literacy Coordinator position will be funded under Title I.
I. Stephanie J. Wolfanger, 592 Shadle Rd., Jersey Shore, from a full-time Instructional Support (IST) teacher to a Title I Reading Specialist at Curtin Middle School, pending completion of appropriate paperwork, effective with the 2003-2004 school term, at a salary rate of Step 5, bachelor's, $41,800, according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA) (replacing Kay Creveling, retired).
J. Stephanie N. McKee, 1017 High St., Williamsport, from a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at the high school, to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.59 or contract rate per hour, effective August 27, 2003 (replacing Hope Street, transferred to bus aide).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
K. Monica D. Sherman, 1758 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport, from a part-time (up to 4½ hours per day) to a full-time Bus Aide (up to 180 days) for the District, at the rate of $9.99 per hour or contract rate, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 27, 2003) (replacing Kay Traister, retired).
9.5 ADJUSTMENTS TO SALARY
A. Adjust step placement (for the 2002-2003 school year) for the follow staff members to reflect credit for each full year of Long-Term Substitute assignments to WASD (reflects Mifflinburg and Penns Manor decisions):
David C. Fink Step 3
Jennifer M. Larson Step 2
9.6 OTHER
A. Authorize the administration to notify the Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania Public School Health Care Trust (PPSHCT) that the Williamsport Area School District will withdraw from the PPSHCT and terminate healthcare coverage provided to employees, who are members of the Williamsport Education Association (WEA), effective 12:01 am, August 1, 2003, and further authorize the administration to initiate healthcare coverage for employees, who are members of the WEA and enroll eligible employees (WEA members) and dependents in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield healthcare program administered through Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) under the terms of the plan in effect for these same employees (WEA members) in December, 2002, with the addition of a separate prescription plan and co-payment for physician office visits as provided in the PPSHCT program.
This change is recommended to the Board of Directors following a review of the PPSHCT program, procedures, finances and the participation by other district members.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call (6-0).
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the balance of the agenda.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
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.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Approve a price increase for breakfast and lunch meals served in the Williamsport Area School District cafeterias beginning 2003-2004 school year. Propose increasing meal costs per the following:
Elementary FY03 FY04 Secondary FY03 FY04
Breakfast $ .70 $ .75 Breakfast $ .85 $ .90
Adult $1.35 $1.40 Adult $1.35 $1.40
Lunch $1.20 $1.30 Lunch $1.50 $1.55
Adult $2.60 $2.65 Adult $2.60 $2.65
Meal prices have not increased since School Year 1994-95
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Authorize an agreement with Select Energy, Inc. for the purchase of natural gas at the Williamsport Area High School for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. The
District will be obligated to purchase natural gas through this agreement for the period of
July 1 through September 30th . Thereafter we will opt in or out on a monthly basis. The natural gas bid was conducted by the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council.
12.2* Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/03 through 6/30/04:
A. U.S. Netcom - PhoneMaster System software maintenance and support. $1,340.00
System, Scanner, and ScanTools for Windows. $780.00
C. P.H.E.+ - Hardware maintenance - decollator and burster. $781.00
D. Informix - Server operating system software support. $6,790.00
E. Pentamation - Application software maintenance and support. $44,058.87
F. Pentamation - Software maintenance and support. Includes support for Unix system server and all server software. $5,800.00
G. Pentamation - Hardware maintenance and support. $27,161.66
H. Pentamation - Custom software maintenance and support. $6,856.00
12.3* Authorize the sale/donation of unused, unneeded, and obsolete computer equipment and peripherals to Unicor Computer Recycling of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4* Approve a contract between the Williamsport Area School District and Children's
Development Center (CDC). CDC provides occupational and physical therapy services to special education students. Services are paid out of the annual IDEA budget, rates are as follows:
$72.00 per hour for an Occupational Therapist, Registered and Licensed (OTR/L)
$37.50 per hour for OTR/L scheduled meetings
$37.50 per hour OTR/L travel
$62.50 per hour for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)
$31.25 per hour for COTA/L scheduled meetings
$31.25 per hour for COTA/L travel
$72.00 per hour for a Physical Therapist (PT)
$37.50 per hour for PT scheduled meetings
$37.50 per hour for PT travel
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call (6-0).
TAX ITEMS - None
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced that there was an executive session prior to this evenings 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