The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District of which all members were duly notified and of which due public notice was given as required by Act 84 of 1986, was held on Tuesday evening, July 15, 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, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz, David B. Stone, Jr.,
Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Susan A. Mahaffey, James E. Temple.
INVOCATION – Fred A. Holland, Esq., provided the invocation and read the ninth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of June 17, 2003, that reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Annual Report of the Elementary Libraries
B. Second Semester Elementary and Secondary Class Size Reports
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Susan Stover, Department Head for Health and Physical Education for being selected to receive a scholarship to attend the Governor's School for Health and Physical Education this summer.
B. Congratulations to Serena Russell, a student at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, to having her artwork selected for the National Crayola Dream-Makers Exhibit from among thousands of pieces that were submitted. Her work, along with the other national honorees, will be on display at the Crayola Factory in Easton, Pennsylvania, during the month of August. Serena and her family will be recognized at a gala event at the factory in mid-August. Thanks also to Serena’s teacher, Sharon Cressinger. This is the second year in a row that one of Mrs. Cressinger’s students’ work has been selected for this prestigious recognition.
C. Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School students for being selected to participate in the 2003-04 Youth Leadership Lycoming Program:
Elyse Burzynski
Sarah Esaa
Molly Pritz
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
D. Congratulations to Pamela Markle, WASD School Director, for being recognized by the National School Boards Association’s School Board Member Recognition Program for her outstanding inservice participation record. The purpose of this program is to recognize those individuals who have significantly contributed to public education within their district or on a state level.
Mrs. Markle was nominated for this special recognition award by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, and was honored during a special ceremony, which took place during the PSBA Annual Summer Conference during June 2003.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle reported that the PSBA Summer Workshop was excellent. She said that PSBA is always on the cutting edge and does an excellent job of keeping members informed of current issues.
Mrs. Markle also reported that the rally for the Governor’s plan was productive although many of the legislators had already gone home. Mr. Stone indicated that he appreciated that Representative Feese met with the group and talked frankly.
Mr. Stone reported that the Fitness Center Committee will be meeting on Thursday.
Mrs. Markle reported that the IU Board will be meeting on Wednesday and discussing building acquisition.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the months of April and May, 2003
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,780,779.58
General Fund – Restricted 219,484.51
Athletics and Extra Curricular 6,912.18
Food Service Fund 63,984.27
Data Processing Fund 7,607.49
Maintenance Fund 33,638.47
Mercantile & Privilege 16,142.04
Earned Income Tax 15,709.15
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL 3,144,257.69
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 07/15/03 in the amount of $156,016.01, 07/15/03A in the amount of $143,939.95, 07/15/03B in the amount of $200,460.79, 07/15/03C in the amount of $7,260.51, 07/15/03D in the amount of $2,844.64, 07/15/03E in the amount of $553,503.73, 07/15/03F in the amount of $255.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 07/15/03, 07/15/03A, 07/15/03B, 07/15/03C, 07/15/03D, 07/15/03E and 07/15/03F.
6.3* Authorize Rogers, Huber & Associates to audit the District’s FY03 books at a cost not to exceed $33,200. This is an increase of approximately 11% due to additional services required by GASB #34.
6.4* Authorize Rogers, Huber & Associates to audit the District’s PlanCon Part J forms for the Roosevelt and Vocational Education Projects at a cost of $2,400.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
7.1 Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #534.1 “Sick Leave Bank.”
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1 Approve a correction to the District calendar additional Act 80 days approved on June 17, 2003 for Stevens Elementary School. Instead of September 23, the additional Act 80 Day will be September 25, 2003.
8.2 Approve the following mathematics textbooks for Williamsport Area High School. The texts were selected and recommended by committees that included high school math teachers.
the Applied Algebra and Statistics, Applied Algebra 2 and Geometry courses.
b. Passport to Mathematics, Book 2, published by McDougal Littell, copyright 2002 -
for the Applied Mathematics course.
c. Calculus, 7th ed., published by Larson - McDougal Littell, copyright 2002 - for the
AP Calculus course.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.3* Approve APL training to be offered to 50 District employees August 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. Training will be provided by A.P.L. Associates at Cochran Elementary School. Approximate costs are $8,500 plus expenses (approximately $1,500) and are budgeted in string #10-2271-323-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.4 Approve the 2003-04 Parent/Student Handbook for Sheridan Elementary School.
8.5* Approve Greg Walker, principal of Fowler High School in Syracuse, NY, as a consultant to work with secondary principals on August 18, 2003 and school improvement planning teams in WASD on September 12, 2003 at $1,500 per day plus expenses. Four follow-up days will be scheduled later in September/October (one with each secondary building) at $1,000 per day. The approximate total costs are $9,000. Costs are budgeted and will paid out of Title II funds.
8.6* Approve up to one additional day for the following teachers to complete writing Emotional Support curriculum (previously approved for two days June 17, 2003, item 8.9) Melissa Ellis, Barb Herr (up to three days) and Dori Rankinen. The work will be completed on July 3, 2003 at a rate of $85 per person per day and is budgeted in string number 10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-000.
8.7* Approve contracting services with Children's Development Center to provide training services to a high school student with developmental disabilities for the 2003 Extended School Year Program. Contract rate will be $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours. This service will be paid for out of the general fund and then reimbursed through IDEA's ESY component and through other IDEA funding.
8.8* A pprove Jim Nolan, a Penn State University professor, as a consultant to the Differentiated Supervision Committee. Dr. Nolan is an expert in the field of differentiated supervision. As part of his work with the district, Dr. Nolan, with the help of graduate students, will conduct a case study of our efforts to move toward differentiated supervision. The reduced consultant cost for participating in the study would be $200 per district meeting. There would be up to 10 monthly committee meetings scheduled during the 2003-04 school year. Approximate total cost would be $2,000 budgeted in string #10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.9 A pprove a change to the District calendar adjusting Act 80 days approved on June 17, 2003 for Sheridan, Hepburn-Lycoming and Round Hills Elementary Schools. Instead of May 10, the additional Act 80 Day will be May 6, 2004.
8.10 Approve Linda Desmond for one day of curriculum work developing the elementary report card. The work will be completed on non-school time and at the rate of $85 per day and is budgeted in account # 10-2271-131-000-00-050-000-007-0000.
8.11* Approve CPR recertification for the K-12 Health Services Staff. The cost is $15 per person for 15 people and will be provided through the American Red Cross. The cost is budgeted in account #10-2410-329-000-00-000-000-009-0000.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.12* Approve Andrea Martine, Writing Specialist in the Pennsylvania Department of Education Division of Assessment, to provide professional development for middle school teachers of language arts, social studies, science and mathematics. Initial professional development activities are scheduled for August 25, 2003 with follow up professional development being provided on February 16, 2004. Expenses will include lodging for August. The approximate cost is $100 and is budgeted in string # 10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.13 Approve a new textbook for grade 8 social studies: The Lives of Famous Pennsylvanians C 1999 published by Penns Valley Publishers. The textbook is recommended by a committee that includes 8th grade social studies teachers.
8.14 Approve a new textbook for Grade 7: Passport to Algebra and Geometry C2002 published by McDougal Littell. The textbook is recommended by a committee that includes 7th grade math teachers.
8.15* Approve a technology workshop for teachers, office managers and parents at West Branch School. The workshop will involve networking computers, using educational software on the server, and using FileMaker Pro to develop an efficient and workable alumni database. The workshop will be presented on July 12, 2003 by Mary D'Amore, Technology Director for the Princeton Friends School, and Michael D'Amore, a technology consultant. Approximate costs of $276 is budgeted in the non-public schools portion of the District's 2002-03 EETT grant.
8.17* Approve CPR recertification for the K-12 Physical Education staff. The cost is $15.00 per person for 27 people and will be provided through the American Red Cross. The cost is budgeted in account #10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.18 Approve mileage reimbursement for two meetings that consultant Jim Nolan attended in Williamsport with the WASD Differentiated Supervision Committee during the 2002-03 school year. Total cost would be $87.48 and is budgeted in string #10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-000 (FY03).
8.19* Approve up to five days of service prior to the beginning of the regular contract year for William Rathjen, Coordinator of the Alternative School, at $85 per day, to complete the year-end report, complete intake interviews for students, prepare for August inservice activities, and update the building schedule.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Kati B. Pardoe, part-time Guided Reading teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for other employment, effective June 23, 2003.
B. Carol H. Pursell, full-time guidance counselor at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for personal reasons, effective August 22, 2003.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - None
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Gary B. Gonsar, 13 Peach Tree Drive, Selinsgrove, as Elementary School Principal at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, starting date of October 6, 2003, at a salary of $77,069, prorated, or the salary and benefits as determined by the Act 93 Compensation Plan to be effective July 1, 2003. Mr. Gonsar holds a bachelor's degree from Messiah College and a master's degree from Bucknell University (replacing Jim Etzel, retiring at the end of the first semester of the 2003-2004 school year).
B. Michelle W. Bower, 77 Lundy Lane, Williamsport, as a professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach mathematics at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Bower holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Mathematics (replacing James Pagana, retired). Ms. Bower will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2003-2004 school term.
C. Bessie G. Lowry, 116 Berkeley Drive, Watsontown, as a ½ time professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach classroom art at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 3, bachelor's, $39,400, prorated. Mrs. Lowry holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Art (replacing Elaine Baney, resigned).
D. Sue E. Paulhamus, 1628 West Fourth St., Williamsport, 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 Jackson Elementary Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500, prorated. Ms. Paulhamus holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Kati Pardoe, resigned). Ms. Paulhamus 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:
E. Michael A. Cioffi, 1226 Hillsdale Drive, Williamsport, third grade teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for up to fifteen (15) additional hours to serve as the district-wide Teacher Coordinator for the Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 14, 2003, through August 8, 2003, at the rate of $23.91 or contract rate per hour plus eligible benefits, funded through Title I, Title VI and General Funds.
F. The following persons (pending completion of necessary paperwork where appropriate*) to teach the 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:
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
Cathy L. Burger 651 Weaver St., Montoursville
Jackson Elementary
George K. Kulp 9 Oldt Dr., Williamsport
Suzanne Pryor 170 Rock Run Rd., Cogan Station
Curtin Middle School
Arnold J. Betts 1300 Mahaffey Hollow Rd., Cogan Station
Keith D. Yarger* 132 South Broad St., Jersey Shore
Roosevelt Middle School (as a substitute)
Janice F. Saffel 373 Beech Creek Ave., Mill Hall
G. Authorize Title I Elementary Extended School Year staff to participate in running record training on July 14 and 15, 2003, to be paid at the current substitute rate for the hours of training. All funds are budgeted under Title I, VI, and General Funds.
H. 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
Robin A. Bower 84 Dome Lane, Linden
(replacing Jolene R. Waldrab)
I. 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:
Curtin
Rose M. O'Donnell 1109 Hepburn St., Williamsport
(replacing Claudette Signor, who is unavailable)
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
J. The following nurse practitioners to assist with summer athletic examinations for a total of 63 hours at the salary rate found in the Agreement between the Williamsport Education Association and the Williamsport Area School District:
Marlene J. Brown WAHS 28 hours
Donna L. Stabler WAHS 28 hours
Kimberly A. Imrisek WAHS 7 hours
K. The following school dentists for the 2003-04 school year at a salary rate of $39.75 per hour for an estimated total of 35 hours in the mandated dental program:
Dr. John Czap
Dr. Richard K. Smith
L. All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers as part-time employees to perform cleaning and minor maintenance service to the District's school bus fleet during June, July and August, 2003, at the salary rate of $9.94 per hour for the actual number of hours worked.
M. The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Title I Extended School Year Program to be held from July 14, 2003, through August 8, 2003, at the current rate unless otherwise indicated:
Mary T. Confer P.O. Box 164, Jersey Shore
Bonnie M. Maddox 39 Horseshoe Lane, Cogan Station
Chris A. Metzger 45 Kiess Hill Rd., Linden
N. The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Extended School Year Program sponsored by BLaST to be held from June 23, 2003, through July 25, 2003, at the current rate unless otherwise indicated:
Wayne. L. Furman 351 Daughertys Run Rd., Williamsport
Bonnie L. VanAllen 2220 Fox St., Williamsport
Daniel C. Walz 732 Park Ave., Williamsport
O. The following persons as school bus aides for the Extended School Year Program sponsored by BLaST to be held from June 23, 2003, through July 25, 2003, at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated:
Steven R. Dietrick 1403 Almond St., Williamsport
Debbie S. Hanley 1191 McGill Hollow Rd., Linden
Connie S. Mills 1976 Maple Grove Circle, Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
P. 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:
Susan E. Earl 154 N. Main St., Picture Rocks
Q. 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:
Julia A. Gillespie 1588 Randall Circle, Williamsport
Margaret B. Kiessling 5746 S. Rt. 220 Hwy., Linden
Terry L. Walker 41 Eldred St., Williamsport
R. Michelle M. English, 608 Hawthorne Ave., Williamsport, instructional support aide at Cochran Elementary School, to serve as the Reading Awards Coordinator at Cochran Elementary School for the 2002-2003 school year. This is a stipend position paid at the rate of $150 annually, funded through Title I budget (availability of positions and funds to be reviewed annually).
S. The following persons as substitute teachers for the 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 or $23.91 per hour or contract rate plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Title I, Title VI and general funds:
Barbara C. McNerney 918 Second Ave., Williamsport
Mary L. Jackson P.O. Box 2052, Williamsport
T. William P. Schemery, 26 Hillview Ave., Williamsport, to serve as Librarian for the Title I Extended Year Program at Curtin Middle School, effective July 14, 2003, through August 8, 2003 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate of $23.91 per hour or contract rate plus appropriate benefits, and for up to three days of staff development at the rate of $85.00 per day. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
U. The following individuals to provide professional development for the Roosevelt Title I Extended Year Program for up to three (3) days prior to the start of the program. The individuals will be paid at the rate of $85.00 per day plus appropriate benefits for up to six (6) days (up to three days training plus up to three days of planning). All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Carol K. DeSilva 207 Feigles Rd., Muncy
Janice F. Saffel 373 Beech Creek Ave., Mill Hall
Maria B. Weaver 1029 Rural Ave., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
V. The following individuals to provide professional 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:
Michelle S. McClain 2694 Bottle Run Rd., Williamsport
Elissa K. Koontz 633 Villa Vista Ave., Lewisburg
Paula D. Neyhart 2205 Teaberry Lane, Lock Haven
Gary L. Michaels 1620 Spring Lane, Williamsport
Barbara J. Rizzo R.R. 2, Box 420, Cogan Station
Nancy D. Hiscock 66 Pheasant Rd., Cogan Station
W. The following individuals for ½ day of planning for professional development for the Elementary Title I Extended Year Program prior to the delivery of the training scheduled for July 9-10, 2003, at the rate of $85.00 per day, prorated to ½, plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I, Title VI, and General Funds:
Catherine E. Gibson 1221 Lose Ave., Williamsport
Lisa C. Swoyer 326 Cedarwood Drive, Montoursville
Linda L. Radocaj 1772 Williams Rd., Williamsport
Nancy D. Hiscock 66 Pheasant Rd., Cogan Station
Michael A. Cioffi 1226 Hillsdale Drive, Williamsport
X. The following persons as substitute teachers for the 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):
Jennifer C. Redmon 427 S. Main St., Jersey Shore
Michelle L. Pulizzi 1026 Mulberry St., Williamsport
(NOTE: See item 9.3Y at the end of the agenda).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - None
9.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Approve contract with Hartz Consulting Group, Inc., 420 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, One Gateway Center, Suite 1725, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1438, to provide benefits consulting services to the Williamsport Area School District during the 2003-2004 school year, effective July 1, 2003, at an annual fee of $20,000 (payable in two installments, July 2003, and January 2004).
B. Wayne D. Fausnaught, 1508 Elmira St., Williamsport, to provide consulting services to the Williamsport Area School District administration at the rate of $320.00 per day, not to exceed a total of $15,000 for the 2003-2004 school year (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. (Contract for Mr. Fausnaught's services will be prepared and executed.)
9.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES CONT’D:
C. Gerald A. Owens, 111 Airline Drive, Cogan Station, to provide computer software consulting services to the Human Resources Office, at the rate of $225.00 per month for the 2003-2004 school year, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. (Contract for Mr. Owens' services will be prepared and executed. Item included in 2003-2004 budget.)
D. Approve a contract with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) to provide Health Care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area School District under an Administrative Services Only (ASO) Proposal, effective July 1, 2003, (for Administration and Support Staff-traditional or HMO) and August 1, 2003 (for WEA members-Teachers only) on a monthly claim paid billing basis to NEPA and High Mark Blue Shield respectively. Authorize an initial deposit of $125,000 to NEPA as part of the plan for WEA coverage. Authorize an additional $9.53 per month per eligible employee payable to Highmark Life & ; Casualty Group, 5th Avenue Place, Suite P6402, 120 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, to provide specific Stop/Loss insurance (on an aggregated basis) at a level not to exceed $150,000 per claim.
E. Authorize payment of $321,525.00 to Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) for final settlement of claims incurred prior to July 1, 2002, and paid during the period of July 1, 2002, through January 31, 2003. Payments will be made at the rate of $53,587.50 per month for six months, beginning August, 2003. WASD previously received a $109,896.73 refund for 2001-2002. (Net amount due NEPA for 2001-2002 claims experience: $211,628.27.)
F. Authorize Hartz Consulting Group, 11C, 420 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, One Gateway Center, Suite 1725, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1438, to process run-out claims (referred to as "tail") related to services for health care for WEA members provided under the Pennsylvania Public School Health Care Trust (PPSHCT) incurred prior to August 1, 2003, at a fixed fee of $40,000 (payable in two installments of $20,000 each), payable within 30 days per acceptance of this contract. This fee will cover all claims activity under PPSHCT (post August 1, 2003) but incurred prior to August 1, 2003, and continue for a period of one year.
G. Approve a contract with Delta Dental, One Delta Drive, Mechanicsburg, to provide dental care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area School District under a Cost/Plus proposal for the 2003-2004 school year at a deposit rate of $40.50 per month per covered employee. Settlements under this arrangement will be calculated quarterly.
H. Approve the following rates, negotiated by the Administration to provide life insurance and AD & D coverage for eligible employees with Harleysville Life, administered through Henry Dunn, Inc., P.O. Box 109, 317 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848, effective July 1, 2003:
$ .13/$1,000 Life
$ .025/$1,000 AD & D
9.7 OTHER
A. Adopt the following Non-Discrimination Policy Statement as recommended by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Review Term, under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA (said policy to be adopted annually).
The Williamsport Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and handicap, in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Ed. Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to an usable by handicapped individuals contact:
James A. Dugan, Director of Human Resources
Williamsport Area School District
201 W. Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone (570) 327-5500, ext. 3541
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, 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. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following student/community
activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Forty-five (45) Title I Summer Program students from Curtin Middle School, accom-panied by their teachers, to travel to Bald Eagle State Park during July 2003. The students will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of outdoor environments as they relate to their study of the novel The River (Gary Paulsen). District transportation is requested and will be paid through Title I funds. Lunch will be provided by Title I.
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
B. Forty-five (45) Title I Summer Program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penn’s Cave during July 2003. The students will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of outdoor environments as they relate to their study of the novel The River (Gary Paulsen). District transportation is requested and will be paid through Title I funds. Lunch and admission tickets will be provided by Title I.
C. Forty-five (45) Title I Summer Program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during July 2003. The students will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of outdoor environments as they relate to their study of the novel The River (Gary Paulsen). District transportation is requested and will be paid through Title I funds. Lunch will be provided by Title I.
D. Eighty-one (81) Title I Summer School students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Bowman Field during July 2003 as part of their “Get in the Game” theme. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by Title I.
E. Thirty-nine (39) Title I Summer School students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Bowman Field during July 2003 as part of their “Get in the Game” theme. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by Title I.
F. One hundred eighteen (118) Title I Summer School students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Bowman Field during July 2003 as part of their “Get in the Game” theme. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by Title I.
11.2 Approve the filing of an application for participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, the Special Milk Program for split-session kindergarten, and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris to approve the following items related to bids/contracts:
12.1* Approve an agreement with Kuntz Lesher, LLP to facilitate a Board Development Academy to be held September 12-13, 2003. The cost of the academy is estimated at $3,060 for preparation and facilitation, plus expenses.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.2* Renew the contract with Dr. John Pellegrino to provide all student health services for 2003-04 school year at a fee of $18,000. This represents an increase of $500.01. The increase is due to the addition of six half days of athletic examinations due to the addition of boys and girls middle school soccer for Spring 2004.
12.3* Authorize the purchase of ice cream products to Schneider-Valley Farms Dairy.
Schneider-Valley Farms provided the lowest quote, see attached tabulation.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Schneider Valley Farms Dairy
1860 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
12.4* Authorize the purchase of fluid milk and milk products to Schneider Valley Farms Dairy.
Schneider Valley Farms Dairy provided the only quote.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Schneider Valley Farms Dairy
1860 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
12.5* Authorize the purchase or Music Equipment and Supplies in accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items 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 bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2003.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Haines Music, Selinsgrove, PA $2,451.75
J.R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, PA 3,001.25
Loser's Music Inc., Lebanon, PA 1,306.40
NEMC, Mountainside, NJ 6,842.14
Robert M. Sides, Williamsport, PA 20,506.40
Steve Weiss, Willow Grove, PA 5,639.85
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD $39,747.79
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.6* Authorize the purchase of a John Deere F 1445 mower with a 72” rear discharge deck from Valley Ag & Turf at a cost of $17,966.88. This is government pricing through the Pennsylvania Piggyback Program Contract #2420-01 and will be paid with Capital Reserve Funds.
12.7* Authorize the purchase of a John Deere X595 tractor with a 54” deck, heavy duty tires and a 54” front blade from Valley Ag & Turf at a cost of $9,971.28. This is government pricing through the Pennsylvania Piggyback Program Contract #2420-01 and will be paid with Capital Reserve Funds.
12.8* Approve an agreement with Shula Nedley, Ph.D. to work a maximum of 35 days with the Williamsport Area School District as a psychometrician consultant. The contract will be for $35,000 plus expenses. Approximate costs of $2,730 are budgeted in the 2002-03 EETT grant. Approximate costs of $35,852 are budgeted in Title V.
12.9* Authorize contracts with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for roof repairs to the Woodward Township School according to the terms and conditions of a Pennsylvania Joint Purchasing Council Multi-State bid at an estimated cost of $18,205.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following tax items:
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries:
13.2 Authorize the Municipal and School Income Tax Office to obtain income information from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for the purpose of verifying income taxes reported to this local office.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced that the Board met in 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. Mr. Stone stated that the Board would adjourn to another executive session at this time (8:42 p.m.) for the same purpose and that the Board would be reconvening.
The meeting reconvened at 10:03 p.m.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
Y. Patricia M. Schick, 792 Bitler Hill Road, Muncy, PA, as a professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003) to teach Family and Consumer Science (Home Ec) at Williamsport Area High School, at a salary rate of Step 6, masters, $47,100. Mrs. Schick holds a bachelor’s degree from Mansfield University and a master’s from Wilkes University and is certified in Home Economics (replacing Kathryn McQuown, retired).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried, the meeting adjourned at
10:04 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary