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, August 5, 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: Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, David B. Stone, Jr.,
Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Karen V. Harris, Jay B. Shultz, James E. Temple.
INVOCATION – Mr. James Dugan, provided the invocation and read the first district belief statement.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to elect James A. Dugan as secretary
pro tempore for this meeting only due to the absence of Board Secretary Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
The motion carried 6-0.
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of July 15, 2003, that reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 6-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. "CLASS: Classy Living and Social Skills" Curriculum Project— Presented by Nayo Brown, Williamsport Area High School
B. Curtin Hiawatha Murals: Restoration Project
C. Preliminary Results of PSSA Scores
D. Strategic Plan Initiative
E. Advanced Placement Exams:
This spring, 46 Williamsport Area High School students (2 sophomores, 19 juniors, and 25 seniors) sat for a combined total of 66 Advanced Placement exams in 11 different subjects: Biology, Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, English Literature and Composition, European History, Physics (B, C-E&M, C-Mech), and United States History. This compares favorably with last year’s 29 students and 44 exams.
15 students sat for AP Calculus exams, with 7 students earning perfect 5’ s, 7 earning 4’s, and 1 earning a 3.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
E. Advanced Placement Exams cont’d:
11 students sat for AP Literature/Composition exams, with 7 earning 3’s or better.
7 students sat for the European History exam, with all 7 earning 3’s or better.
8 students sat for the United States History exam, with 5 earning 3’s or better.
19 students sat for the Physics exam, with 12 earning 3’s or better.
In all, 73% of our students earned grades of 3 or better on their AP tests, with 38% earning 4’s or 5’s.
F. Calendar of Events
August 19 WASD School Board meeting 8:00 pm
August 20-21 New Teacher Inservice
August 25
District-Wide Inservice Day
August 26
Building Meetings Day
August 27
First day of school for grades K through 9
August 28
All students report to school
September 1 Labor Day Holiday
September 2 WASD School Board meeting 8:00 pm
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Dr. Debbie Grove for receiving approval of our Comprehensive School Reform proposal in the amount of $197,000. Cochran Elementary School will be receiving $101,000, and Jackson Elementary School will receive $96,000.
B. Congratulations to Alix Lang, German teacher at the Williamsport Area High School, for receiving a letter of commendation from a professor of German at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. One of her former students, Keirsten Schwanbeck, successfully placed into Intermediate German and was awarded eight free credits for Beginning German. Dr. Forester, professor of German, attributed her success to the preparation she received in German at WAHS.
C. PSBA Voting Delegates
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman to appoint the following three board members, Susan Mahaffey, Lois Williams and Tom Zimmerman, to be voting delegates at the PSBA Legislative Policy Council meeting to be held on Thursday, October 23, 2003, during the School Leadership Conference in Hershey.
The motion carried 6-0.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle stated that BLaST IU #17 purchased two buildings, one in each the northern region and the southern region of IU #17.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,471,647.47
General Fund – Restricted 190,706.18
Athletics and Extra Curricular 8,263.18
Food Service Fund 8,308.48
Data Processing Fund 7,668.96
Maintenance Fund 34,223.58
Mercantile & Privilege 40.92
Earned Income Tax 33,124.84
TOTAL $2,753,983.61
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 08/05/03 in the amount of $966,020.77, 08/05/03A in the amount of $82,326.57, 08/05/03B in the amount of $195,237.78, 08/05/03C in the amount of $1,040.00, 08/05/03D in the amount of $72,202.75 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 08/05/03, 08/05/03A, 08/05/03B, 08/05/03C and 08/05/03D.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY
7.1 Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the first reading of Policy #412, “Evaluation of Professional Employees”
The motion carried 6-0.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the following curriculum
items:
8.1 Approve the Williamsport Area School District Reading Recovery Training Site to provide Reading Recovery Continuing Contact Services during 2003-04 to:
2 Reading Recovery Teachers - Sullivan County School District
1 Reading Recovery Teacher - Galeton School District
4 Reading Recovery Teachers - Montgomery Area School District
6 Reading Recovery Teachers - Keystone Central School District
Each districts will pay WASD $500 per teacher, plus mileage for visits made by the WASD Teacher Leader. The cost will cover: (a) one site visit by the WASD Reading Recovery Teacher Leader to each of the teachers; and (b) participation by each of the Reading Recovery Teachers in six Continuing Contact sessions to be held at the WASD Reading Recovery Training Site during 2003-04.
8.2* Approve Sarah Jane DeHaas, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education at Juniata College with extensive backgroud in Special Education during undergraduate and graduate studies, to present a three-hour Adaptations Workshop for New Teacher Induction on August 20, 2003. Training in adaptations is required for new teacher induction by the Professional Education Plan of the Strategic Plan. Approximate cost includes $1,000 fee plus up to $120 expenses and is budgeted in string number 10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.3* Approve "Aligning Curriculum and Standards for Classroom Success" inservice training on August 25, 2003 for middle school and high school special education teachers. The training would be provided by James Perna from James Daniel Associates in Shamokin Dam, PA. He will present the inservice twice at an approximate cost of $800.00. The fee will be paid out of ACCESS Funds.
8.4* Approve the adoption and purchase, over a three-year period beginning in FY04 and culminating in FY06, of the K-5 classroom music series, Silver Burdett Music 2002. This text, for use in all the elementary schools' classroom music classes, will replace the texts and 33 rpm records purchased in 1985. These are well beyond their expected lifetime. Texts were selected by a committee that included teachers. The approximate cost for student texts, teacher resource packets, and CD's is $45,000 spread over three years. This year's purchase, in the amount of $14,857.50 is budgeted in account no. 10-1100-642-000-10-000-121-023-0000.
8.5* Approve George Kulp for up to 2 days of summer curriculum work for writing development. The cost is $85 per day and is funded through Title II.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D
8.6* Approve expenditures for career and technical education under the Williamsport Area School District Perkins Local Plan in the amount of $146,725. This amount represents the 2003-2004 Perkins allocation for the School District. The Williamsport Area School District has received approval for the application submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Williamsport Area School District plan is authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998.These funds must be utilized as outlined in the local plan according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
8.7 Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for an Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Grant for the maximum amount available to the Williamsport Area School District. The purpose of this funding is to:
*Enhance and facilitate the development and implementation of partnerships.
*Enhance and facilitate skill attainment by students based on industry standards.
*Enhance integrated learning that gives students occupational and academic skills
required to perform successfully in the workplace.
8.8* Approve appropriate expenditures for the 2003-2004 PPT (Pregnant and Parenting Teen), ELECT (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training) and ELECT Fatherhood Initiative (EFI) Programs in the approved amounts of each program and in accordance with the plan submitted. The approved amounts are $14,700 for PPT, $135,787 for ELECT, and $40,000 for the EFI and a total grant amount of $190,487. The Williamsport Area School District has received approval for the application submitted to the Bureau of Community and Student Services in the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The plan includes a contract with the Susquehanna Health System’ s Family Center for Reproductive Health for the provision of services.
The principal goal of these programs is to assist eligible pregnant and parenting youth to break the cycle of welfare dependence by remaining in school, maintaining regular attendance, obtaining a high school diploma or GED certificate and securing post-graduation employment that will help them become successful parents and self-sufficient adults. In addition to the general self-sufficiency building, the program provides participants with pregnancy prevention information guidance, and services to reduce the incidence of secondary youth pregnancies.
8.9* Extend the contract with the Susquehanna Health System for the provision of PPT, ELECT, and EFI services by the Family Center for Reproductive Health.
8.10 Approve a correction to the District calendar additional Act 80 days approved on June 17, 2003 for Cochran Elementary School (addendum item #8.22). Instead of October 9 for a half day, the additional Act 80 day will be October 13 for a full day.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D
8.11* Approve Mrs. Kay Creveling, retired Title I Reading Specialist, to provide up to three days of professional development (one day during the summer and two days during the fall) for Mrs. Stephanie Wolfanger, new Title I Reading Specialist at Curtin. Professional development will target orientation to the hardware and software in the Title I computer lab and orientation to the Title I materials specific to Curtin. Mrs. Creveling will be paid at the rate of $140 per day for a total of $420 and Mrs. Wolfanger will be paid for one day during the summer at the rate of $85 per day. All funds are budgeted under Title I grant funds.
8.12 Approve the 2003-04 Parent/Student Handbook contents for Round Hills Elementary School.
8.13* Approve Dr. John Martin and Dr. Richard Ruth of the Capital Area Alliance for Math and Science to work with WAHS math teachers on Sept. 16 and 17, 2003. Drs. Martin and Ruth will work with small groups and one-on-one with teachers to help them incorporate technology into their specific courses, consistent with Title II.D. professional development goals. Cost is $700 per day for each consultant plus expenses, and 15 substitute days over the two days. Total cost is not to exceed $5,000 and is budgeted in Title II.D.
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. Walter J. Straiton, full-time instrumental music teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement from teaching in the public schools, effective July 16, 2003.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Walter J. Straiton from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 26 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Dianne M. Masten, full-time fifth grade teacher at Cochran Elementary School, for other employment, effective July 25, 2003.
C. Susan K. Nelson, full-time FLEX (German) teacher at the middle schools, for personal reasons, effective August 20, 2003.
D. Patricia J. Slingerland, full-time Administrative Support I (Audio-Visual Technician, 185 day) at the high school, for personal reasons, effective August 26, 2003.
E. Janet L. Irvin, general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Roosevelt, due to other employment, effective August 1, 2003.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Agnes M. Steppe, full-time kindergarten teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for a sabbatical leave effective for the first semester of the 2003-2004 school year (tentative dates of August 25, 2003, through January 16, 2004), for the purpose of health restoration.
Mrs. Steppe has been a teacher in the District since January 20, 1969, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
B. Linda M. Williams, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective September 15, 2003, through September 19, 2003.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF – Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Kathryn A. Boerckel, 423 Pearson Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach French at the high school, at a salary of Step 2, bachelor's, $38,100, pending submission of appropriate paperwork. Ms. Boerckel holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in French. She held this position during the 2002-2003 school term as a long-term substitute with emergency certification from PDE (replacing Jennifer Yeager, retired).
B. Mary Kathryn Skipper, R.R. 1, Box 204, Roaring Branch 17765, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), as a guidance counselor at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, master's, $40,500. Ms. Skipper holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and a master's degree from Kutztown University and is certified in Secondary School Counselor and Social Studies (replacing Carol Pursell, resigned). Ms. Skipper will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2003-2004 school term.
employee, effective with the 2003-2004 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2003), to teach instrumental music at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, master's, $40,500. Mr. Tedford holds a bachelor's degree from Grove City College and a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and is certified in Music (replacing Walt Straiton, retired). Mr. Tedford will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2003-2004 school term.
D. Kathleen A. Flerlage, 2377 Riverside Drive, South Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 25, 2003, through the end of the first semester of the 2003-2004 school term (tentative ending date of January 16, 2004), unless terminated sooner, to teach kindergarten at Round Hills Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500, prorated. Mrs. Flerlage holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Agnes Steppe, on sabbatical leave). Mrs. Flerlage 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. 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:
Jackson Elementary School
Sharon M. Corter 813 Tucker St., Williamsport
Substitute Admin. Support
Brenda L. Rabert 1015 Garden St., Williamsport
F. The following person(s) 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 (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
Jackson Elementary (as a substitute)
Louise A. Campana 870 Hollywood Circle, Williamsport
Curtin Middle School (as a substitute)
Michelle L. Bower* 77 Lundy Lane, Williamsport
G. William F. Rathjen, Jr., 83 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station, Alternative Education Coordinator, to provide an additional 18 hours (not to exceed a total of 30 hours) of water safety instruction for the Title I Extended School Year (ESY) Program at Curtin Middle School, 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 funds are budgeted under Title I.
H. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2003-2004 school year at the rates in accordance with the 2002-2007 Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association (all stipends at contracted rates):
WAHS Position Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director Edward A. Richards $6,925
Marching Band Assistant Donald J. Fisher $3,463
Director I
Marching Band Assistant Dale A. Orris $2,424
Director II
Color Guard Coordinator Todd L. Kendall $3,463
Color Guard Assistant Robert L. Hickey, Jr. $ 953
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2003-2004 school year cont’d:
WAHS Position Teacher Stipend
Top Hat Marching Band Director Maureen M. Richards $2,078
Percussion Assistant Leonard P. Lavelle $1,172
Color Guard Silks Ryan Pritchard * $1,008
Strolling Strings Jeffrey M. Tedford * $2,382
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired staff
I. Sharon E. Shultz, 1924 Apple St., Williamsport, as a paid intern in the Tax Office, for an additional duration of up to 480 hours, at the rate of $8.00 per hour (no benefits; originally approval was effective March 4, 2003).
J. The following as Breakfast Monitors, at the rate of $9.00 per hour, for ½ hour each day, effective for the 2003-2004 school year:
Sheridan Elem. Susan L. Green, 590 Hammond Place, Williamsport
Stevens Elem. Robyn G. Weaver, 2020 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport
Curtin M.S. Suzanne J. Boatman, 2015 Yale Ave., Williamsport
Roosevelt M.S. Gloria J. Jennings, 725 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station
K. Any student enrolled at the Williamsport Area High School Designed Education Program for employment in the Food Service Department and subject to assignment by Jerry Berfield, Job Training Coordinator, at the hourly rate of $4.25 per hour for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 27, 2003.
L. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 27, 2003:
Terry L. Walker 41 Eldred St., Williamsport
Janet L. Irvin 3781 West Fourth St., Williamsport
M. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 6, 2003:
James R. Lake 1020 Tucker St., Williamsport
N. 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:
Meghan M. Boyles 27 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville
Sherri L. Doebler 555 Dudek Rd., Williamsport
Tanya L. Garcia 75 Harvest St., Linden
Stephanie Green 41 Marvin Circle, Williamsport
Alfred L. Poff 310 S. Main St., Muncy
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
O. Elect the following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2003-2004 school year at the salary rate 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 (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Football
Head Coach: Stephen M. Radocaj (5) $6,925
Varsity Assistants: William O. Olsen (5) $3,463
William L. Cuebas, Jr. (5) $3,463
Jason F. Adams (4) $3,255
Junior Varsity Assistants: Steven Saratowski (5) $3,116
Jeremy J. Sennett (1) $2,679
Tony C. Birch (5) $3,116
Ninth Grade Coaches: Tony Segraves (1)* $2,382
Robert T. Lundy (4) $2,929
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Head Coach: TBA
Assistant Coach: TBA
Boys Soccer
Head Coach: Richard J. Poole (5) $3,463
Assistant Coach: Andrew K. Zimmerman (3) $1,732
TBA
Girls Soccer
Head Coach: Marc Lovecchio (5) $3,463
Assistant Coach: Mindy Hyde (3)* $1,732
Aron Haefner (1)* $1,489
Volunteer: Victor Engel ---
Girls Tennis
Head Coach: John F. Dorner (5) $2,078
Assistant (Tentative with
Participation): Eric C. Frey (3) $ 976
Golf
Head Coach: Michael J. Allegrucci III (5) $2,078
Volunteer: Michael Allegrucci, Jr. ---
Cheerleading
Coach: Lee Ann Vollman (5) $2,078
Coach: Stephanie L. Wahl (5) $2,078
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
O. Elect the following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2003-2004 school year (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*) cont’d
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant: Howard Williams (0)* $1,890
Assistant: VACANT
Softball
Lead Assistant: Miranda L. Regan (3) $ 976
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant: VACANT
Assistant: VACANT
Assistant: VACANT
Softball
Lead Assistant: TBA
Lead Assistant-Split: TBA
Roosevelt Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant: Randall G. Laird (5) $2,424
Assistant: Larry L. Smith (1) $1,786
Assistant (Based on Matthew D. Hartman (0) $1.620
Participation)
Softball
Lead Assistant: Steve L. Reed (5) $1,212
P. Elect the following winter sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2003-2004 school year at the salary rate 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 (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Boys Basketball
Head Coach: TBA
Varsity Assistants: TBA
TBA
Ninth Grade Coaches: TBA
TBA
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
P. Elect the following winter sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2003-2004 school year (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*) cont’d:
Girls Basketball
Head Coach: Brian K. Stugart (5) $6,925
Assistant Coaches: Michael B. Lundy, Jr. (5) $2,239
Elizabeth A. Rager (1) $2,239
Teri H. Heinbach (4) $2,239
Wrestling
Head Coach: John F. Eck $6,925
Assistant Coach: Jason F. Adams $3,463
VACANT
Ninth Grade Coach: TBA
Lead Assistant Coaches: VACANT
Gregory O. Wolfe (5) $2,424
Thomas D. Croce $2,424
Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Head Coach: TBA
Assistant Coaches: VACANT
VACANT
Kevin P. Sullivan $1,212
Curtin Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach: TBA
Assistant Coach TBA
Roosevelt Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach: TBA
Assistant Coach: TBA
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach: TBA
Assistant Coach: TBA
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Q. Elect the following spring sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2003-2004 school year at the salary rate 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 (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Baseball
Head Coach:
G. Scott Grove $3,463
Varsity Assistants:
David T. Howe $1,732
Randy J. Zangara $1,732
Curtis C. Chilson *** $1,627
Volunteer
David Heller ---
Softball
Head Coach:
Robert G. Loudenslager $3,463
Varsity Assistants:
Steve L. Reed $1,732
Co - Jeffery S. Wagner $ 814
Co - Miranda L. Regan $ 814
Boys Tennis
Head Coach:
Michael C. Hoban $2,078
Girls Track
Head Coach:
TBA
Varsity Assistants: TBA
VACANT
Boys Track & Field
Head Coach:
Samuel E. Belle $4,155
Robert S. Kraynak $2,078
William O. Olsen $2,078
Roosevelt Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant:
Michael B. Lundy, Jr. $2,424
MS Assistant
Tim M. Tyson $2,078
Track & Field
Boys Coach
Randall G. Laird $1,662
Girls Coach
Jennifer C. Redmon $1,662
Curtin Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant
TBA
MS Assistant
TBA
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Q.
Elect the following spring sport coaches at the respective schools for the
2003-2004 school year (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*)
cont’d:
Curtin Middle School
Track & Field
Boys Coach
TBA
Girls Coach
Amy R. Hopkins (3) $1,562
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant
TBA
MS Assistant TBA
Track & Field
Boys Coach
R. Scott Matthews $1,662
Girls Coach
James E. Donnell $1,662
Assistant Coach
John F. Clark TBA
(necessary because of number of participants)
*** Booster Club Funded Positions
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES - None at this time
9.5 CONTRACTS
A.
Authorize the Director of Human Resources to complete and sign an application
with Agency Records, Box 310175, Newington, CT 06131-0175, to complete driver
license checks for Williamsport Area School District employees who drive
District vehicles. Also authorize expenditure of $135.00, payable to Agency
Records, to establish an escrow account for payment of these services.
B.
Authorize the administration to contract with BLaST Intermediate Unit 17, Route
514 Cowley Rd., P.O. Box 63, Granville Summit 16926, to provide training
sessions and assessment for designated Instructional Aides employed by the
Williamsport Area School District that will meet the guidelines established by
No Child Left Behind (NCLB), as approved by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education (PDE) for a fee of $50.00 per employee.
9.6 OTHER
A.
Authorize advertisement for two additional Title I Reading Specialist teaching
positions effective for the start of the 2003-2004 school year.
9.6 OTHER CONT’D:
B.
Authorize payment to Judith M. Gooderham, 41 Main St., Watsontown, Director of
Food Services, for five (5) additional days at her per diem rate to coordinate
the Summer Food Service Program.
C.
Authorize payment to Krista W. Fagnano, 316 Glenwood Ave., Williamsport,
Department Chair - Nurse/School Health Services, for five (5) days in June
2003, for transition to Department Chair - Nurse/School Health Services, at the
rate of $310.25 per day.
D.
Authorize payment to Spring M. Moore, 1100 Mulberry St., Williamsport,
substitute teacher for the District, as PSSA Reading and Writing Remediation
Instructor, effective June 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2003, in the amount of
$492.15 ($23.16 per hour for 21.25 hours) (account
#10-1100-122-000-30-850-000-007-0000).
The motion carried 6-0 with Mr. Vollman abstaining from 9.3 O Cheerleading and
Mr. Zimmerman abstaining from item 9.3 O Boys Soccer, those items passed 5-0-1.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, 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
11.1
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the 2003-04
Direct Certification Agreement for the National School Lunch, After School
Snack, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs. Direct Certification
includes the Food Stamp Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
(TANF) information obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
and is used primarily to certify school children eligible for free meals or
milk.
The motion carried 6-0.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following
bid/contract items:
12.1*
Approve the bid of Univar USA, Inc. of Middletown, PA, to dispose of unneeded
chemicals and hazardous materials at a cost of $3,120.00. Univar was the low
bidder on the 2003 Chemical Disposal Bid conducted by BLaST IU 17.
12.2*
Approve revisions to the following contracts for the period of 7/1/03 through
6/30/04 (previously approved 6/17/03). Mr. Dugan commented that these
revisions actually reflect a reduction from previously approved contracts:
A. U.S. Netcom
- PhoneMaster System software maintenance and support.
$1,340.00
B. National
- Hardware and software maintenance and support for Opscan 5
Computer System, Scanner, and ScanTools for Windows. $780.00
C. P.H.E. +
- Hardware maintenance - decollator and burster. $715.00
D. Informix
- Server operating system software support. $6,790.00
E. Pentamation
- Application software maintenance and support. $30,093.84
F. Pentamation
- Hardware maintenance and support. $24,372.29
G. Pentamation
- Custom software maintenance and support. $6,856.08
12.3*
Authorize approval of a contract with Turnkey Construction to furnish the
labor, materials, and equipment for the installation of a 12 x 16 foot concrete
retaining wall with brick ledge at the Williamsport Area High School, at an
estimated cost of $6,400.00. This project was necessitated by sewer line
repair problems. Due to the emergency nature of this project, the Pennsylvania
Department of Education approved waiving normal advertising requirements.
12.4*
Authorize approval of a contract with Beck Roto Rooter for repair of a sewer
line at the Williamsport Area High School, at an estimated cost of $12,334.00.
This project was necessitated by sewer line repair problems. Due to the
emergency nature of this project, the Pennsylvania Department of Education
approved waiving normal advertising requirements.
12.5*
Authorize the approval of a contract with Steinbacher Enterprises for
excavation work at the Williamsport Area High School, at an estimated cost of
$5,000.00. This project was necessitated by sewer line repair problems. Due
to the emergency nature of this project, the Pennsylvania Department of
Education approved waiving normal advertising requirements.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following
tax summaries:
The motion carried 6-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman wished good luck to the Class of 2003.
Mr. Stone commented on the luncheon at Penn College conducted with STEP, Inc.
and the YMCA regarding student careers. Mr. Stone added that the students made
a fine presentation. Students present noted that they had experienced more
parental involvement in their career choices.
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.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman and carried the
meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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James A. Dugan, Secretary Pro Tempore