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, September 16, 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, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: James E. Temple and Lois T. Williams.
INVOCATION – Mr. Thomas Zimmerman provided the invocation and read the fourth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of September 2, 2003, that reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
Student Representatives’ Report – Mitchell Marcello and Molly Townsend-Ness
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Recognition for Standards Consortium Work—Kristine Datres
Dr. Lowery recognized and congratulated Mrs. Datres for her work and accomplishments in the Lycoming County Standards Consortium over the last three years. President Stone presented a Plaque of Excellence to Mrs. Datres. Roger May was also present to recognize Mrs. Datres’ dedication to this important project.
B. Calendar of Events:
September 22 Alternative Education Oversight Committee—4:00 p.m.
September 25 Inservice Day for Hepburn-Lycoming, Round Hills, Sheridan and Stevens
Elementary Schools
September 26 Inservice Day for All Schools
October 7 WASD School Board Meeting—8:00 p.m.
C. No Child Left Behind
Dr. Lowery reported that all of our classification status appeals were approved and that with this approval, none of our schools are classified as a school improvement school.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
D. WASD Brochure
Dr. Lowery presented our District’s latest marketing brochure and thanked Jessica Long for her excellent work on this project.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Board Retreat
President Stone announced that the Board had a very successful planning retreat and he thanked everyone for participating.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Mahaffey reported that the Community Relations Committee is off to a good start. They are working on a variety of things including new methods of communicating with the community and having more student reports at Board Meetings.
Mrs. Markle followed Mrs. Mahaffey’s remarks indicating that the Community Relations Committee has a limited budget and they are working on spending the funds carefully and wisely.
Mr. Vollman reported that at the latest Lycoming County Planning Advisory Committee the focus was a review of the counties special protection areas. There are seven teams working on various components of the plan. Mr. Zimmerman’s team is meeting next week.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee is meeting this Thursday.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 09/16/03 in the amount of $667,581.38, 09/16/03A in the amount of $27,314.02, 09/16/03B in the amount of $141,293.32 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 09/16/03, 09/16/03A and 09/16/03B.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the following board policies:
7.1 Approve the first reading of Policy #313, “Evaluation of Administrative Employees” and the attached Act 93 Evaluation Form
7.2 Approve the first reading of Policy #405, “Employment of Substitute Professional Employees”
BOARD POLICY CONT’D:
7.3 Approve the first reading of Policy #529, “Substitute Compensation”
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1 Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to serve as chairman of the Policy Committee for the Pennsylvania Career and Technical Education Conference (PACTEC). Serving in this capacity would require 4 days of release time for Policy Committee meetings plus 4 days for the conference, held June 22 –26, 2004. There are no other expenses to the school district. Travel and lodging expenses for meetings are paid by PACTEC. PACTEC is the premier career and technical education professional development opportunity in Pennsylvania. PACTEC is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the Pennsylvania Association for Career and Technical Education (PA-ACTE), the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), the Pennsylvania Association of Vocational Administrators (PAVA), and the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA).
8.2* Approve Linda Hodgdon, speech and language pathologist and Director of Cornerstone Communication Center in Troy, Michigan, to present an inservice on October 10, 2003 called "Visual Strategies for Improving Communication and Behavior". The program will be co-hosted by IU 17 with WASD and will be presented to speech therapists, autistic support teachers, life skills support teachers and assistive technology personnel from WASD and other IU 17 districts. Fees for Ms. Hodgdon's services are $5,000 for a full day presentation (8:00 to 3:00 approximately), plus hotel, flight, and meals. Approximate total cost of $6,800 ($2,500 of which will be reimbursed by IU 17) will be paid out of ACCESS funds.
8.3* Approve between 12 to15 personal care aides to receive a full day of First Aid and CPR training on Friday, October 10, 2003. Training will be provided by the American Red Cross at $35.00 per participant. Personal care aides need this training to begin billing ACCESS for reimbursement for their services. Costs are budgeted in general fund string number: 10-1200-329-000-00-000-000-004-0000.
8.4* Approve consultants from Renaissance Learning to provide two days of consulting for Accelerated Math and Accelerated Reader to Elementary Schools in the Williamsport Area School District during the month of September. The cost of the training is $6,100 and is funded through the Title IIA grant.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5 Approve the Community/Adult Technical Program for the Fall of 2003. The courses will be advertised in the Sun-Gazette on 2 dates. Registration can occur during regular school hours at the high school, by mail, or during the evening in the Career & Technical Education Wing of WAHS from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on September 17. Space for participants in courses is on a first-come first-served basis. A minimum of 12 participants must be registered for each course. Deadline for registration is September 19 with classes beginning the week of September 22. Following is the registration fee schedule:
WASD Residents Non-Residents
Length of Course (Hours) Registration Fee Registration Fee
10 $35 $45
20 $50 $70
30 $70 $100
NOTE: Residents are those individuals residing within the boundaries of the WASD or employees of the WASD. All others are non-residents. Participants who attend 80% of the classes will be issued a certificate of completion by the Williamsport Area School District. Participants will be provided an opportunity to evaluate the course during the last class session.
Programs that meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education program standards and requirements are eligible for State reimbursement (instructional hours at 80% of $8.60/hour).
The following teachers who will be offering courses will be paid at the rate of $23.91 per hour as per the collective bargaining agreement:
Clyde Phillips Intro to Computers (20-40 hours)
Jim Hockenberry The Art of Photoshop (20 hours)
Randy Zangara Intro to MS Excel (20 hours)
8.6* Approve consultants Cathy Feldman and Lee Kappes of REACH Associates to present a two-day workshop at the Genetti Hotel on October 9 and 10, 2003 titled " ;Implementing a Standards-Based Full Day Kindergarten Program.” The workshop will be offered to WASD teachers as well as teachers in other school districts. The costs of the workshop include $1,400 per day for the consultants plus expenses. Approximate costs of $3,500 are budgeted in string #10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.7* Approve a contract with the Genetti Hotel to provide meeting space and food on October 9
and 10, 2003 for a workshop titled "Implementing a Standards-Based Full Day Kindergarten Program.” The fixed cost will be $25.92 per participant. Costs will be paid out of string #10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.8* Approve application by Jim Hockenberry, art teacher at Williamsport Area High School, for a Fulbright Exchange Scholarship. The scholarship would permit him to exchange teaching positions with a teacher from the Czech Republic, Finland or the United Kingdom for one year. If Mr. Hockenberry would be successful in his application, he is requesting that the district continue his full salary and benefits while he is in the exchange position. The foreign teacher would take his place teaching in WASD for the year and be paid by his/her foreign employer.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.9 Approve a correction to the District Calendar additional Act 80 days approved on June 17, 2003 for Roosevelt Middle School (addendum item #8.22). Instead of May 28, 2004, the additional Act 80 day will be October 13, 2003 for the full day. Also, consider approving adding a half-day (afternoon) additional Act 80 day on October 13, 2003 for the Williamsport Area High School.
8.10* Approve Eric Sundberg (singer, songwriter and Kindergarten teacher), Lewisburg, to provide a student performance on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Sheridan Elementary School. Mr. Sundberg uses music in conjunction with reading with his students. The cost is $400 and is budgeted under Sheridan Title I.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the following personnel items with the exception of item 9.5A:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Thomas A. Lenio, full-time special education teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective December 2, 2003.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Thomas A. Lenio from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 24½ 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. Nancy L. Renninger, full-time art teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the first semester of the 2003-2004 school year (tentative date of January 16, 2004).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Nancy L. Renninger from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 30½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Doris A. Rankinen, full-time special education teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for a sabbatical leave effective for the second semester of the 2003-2004 school year (tentative dates of January 19, 2004, through June 4, 2004), for the purpose of study.
Ms. Rankinen has been a teacher in the District since September 3, 1986, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
B. Scott E. Ferguson, Sr., auxiliary custodian for the District, for ten (10) days of military leave on August 2, 2003, through August 16, 2003, in accordance with Section 5159(14)(b) of the School District Policy Manual and Act 174 of 1990. School law allows a maximum of 15 paid military days per year.
C. Ruth A. Wollett, general food service worker at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective September 3, 2003, through December 3, 2003.
D. W. Gerald (Jerry) McManus, part-time custodian at the transportation/service complex, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective September 15, 2003, through September 19, 2003.
E. Elena M. Matty, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective September 22, 2003, through
September 29, 2003
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Kelli S. Vassallo, 1209 Bonair Drive, Williamsport, as a half-time 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 Title I Reading at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500, prorated to ½ time. Ms. Vassallo holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Elementary (replacing Kathi Kelley, on unpaid leave).
B. Carol A. Roles, 2600 Riverside Dr., Duboistown, as a part-time (up to 185 days, prorated; up to 4½ hours per day) instructional support aide at Stevens Elementary School, effective September 17, 2003, with a base wage rate of $10.34 per hour or contract rate, FICA, Worker's Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick leave (per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel) are the only fringe benefits (new position approved by the Board).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C. Susan E. Bielski, 1322 Elmira St., Williamsport, to continue as a part-time (up to 180 days, prorated; up to 4½ hours per day) Parent Involvement Coordinator at Cochran Elementary School, effective for the 2003-2004 school year, with a base wage rate of $10.34 per hour or contract rate, FICA, Worker's Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick leave (per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel) are the only fringe benefits. Ms. Bielski also to be elected as Reading Awards Coordinator at Cochran Elementary School at a stipend of $150.00 annually. (Funded through Title I; positions to be determined annually. Both positions not to exceed 4 ½ hours per day.)
D. The following as Coordinating Teachers at the stipend amounts indicated for each position for the 2003-2004 school year:
William F. Rathjen, Jr. Alternative Education Department $5,000
Alix Lang Foreign Language Department $2,500
Diane M. Breon Library Department $2,500
E. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2003-2004 school year at the rates (pending negotiations) 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:
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
Williamsport Area High School
Stage Band Directors Donald J. Fisher $ 624
Dale A. Orris $ 624
Concert Band Director Edward A. Richards $1,731
Percussion Assistant Kathy J. Tonkins $1,247
(replacing Leonard P. Lavelle, resigned)
Middle Schools
Director (Lycoming Valley) Donald J. Fisher $1,039
Director (Curtin) Kathy J. Tonkins $1,039
Director (Roosevelt) Dale A. Orris $1,039
Elementary Schools
Director (2 sch./H-L & Rd. Hills) Todd L. Kendall $ 692
Director (4 sch./Cochran, Stevens, Judith B. Shellenberger $1,384
Sheridan, and Jackson)
CHORAL
Williamsport Area High School
Director Anna L. Radspinnder $1,489
Director Kent C. Weaver $1,731
Cherry, White and Blue Marisa Hickey $ 447
Kent C. Weaver $ 693
Anna L. Radspinner $ 447
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2003-2004 school year cont’d:
CHORAL
Middle Schools
Director (Curtin) Marisa S. Hickey $ 976
Director (Lycoming Valley) Jean L. Hormell $1,039
Director (Roosevelt) Robert L. Hickey, Jr. $ 893
Director (Curtin) Charles C. Masters $ 810
Director (Lycoming Valley) Douglas S. Gordon $1,039
Director (Roosevelt) Maureen M. Richards $1,039
Elementary Schools
Director (1 school/Stevens) Deborah A. Lax $ 346
Director (1 school/Rd. Hills) Jean L. Hormell $ 346
Director (1 school/Hep.-Lyc.) Sharon E. Freed $ 346
Director (1 school/Jackson) Kay E. Fisher $ 346
Director (1 school/Cochran) Beverly W. Schmidt $ 346
Director (1 school/Sheridan) Michelle L. Hinkal $ 325
ORCHESTRA
Williamsport Area High School
Director Jeffrey M. Tedford $1,731
Middle Schools
Director (Lycoming Valley) James A. Bertrand $1,039
Director (Roosevelt) Kathleen O. Mondell $1,039
Director (Curtin) Melissa J. Becker $ 810
Elementary Schools
Director (2 sch./H-L & Rd. Hills) James A. Bertrand $ 692
Director (2 sch./Coch. & Sheridan) Melissa J. Becker $ 540
Director (2 sch./Jackson & Stevens) Kathleen O. Mondell $ 692
F. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective September 16, 2003:
Richard L. Fox, Jr. 4536 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport
G. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective September 17, 2003:
Joshua J. Haldeman 4942 Canoe Run Rd., Jersey Shore
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H. The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy, effective September 11, 2003, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked during the 2003-2004 school year:
Heather J. Fry 51 Shick Rd., Montoursville
Kristopher N. Lorson 4 Brandon Place, Williamsport
Michael A. Pennella R.R. 1, Box 1060, Forksville
Michael L. McLaughlin 309 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven
Vaughn N. Turner 218 South Market St., Muncy
I. 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:
Jeanne M. Barnes 82 Eldred St., Williamsport
Margaret S. Bartolomucci 511 Vallamont Drive, Williamsport
Natalie A. Myers-Easton 1711 Ganderback Rd., Hughesville
Steven N. Orndorf 347 East Main St., Lock Haven
J. 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:
Belinda J. Confer 354 Jerome Ave., Williamsport
Katherine R. Moore 255 Smith Court, Linden
Christine A. Bliss 1463 McKee Rd., Cogan Station
K. Matthew J. Foote, 320 East Central Ave., S. Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective September 17, 2003, to teach health and physical education at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,500, prorated. Mr. Foote holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Penna. and is certified in Health and Physical Education (replacing Kurt Harris, resigned).
L. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2003-2004 school year, at the stipends established in accordance with the 2002-2007 Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Williamsport Area High School
Billtown Banner Editorial Advisor Martha B. Huddy $2,770
Cherry & White Editorial Advisor John C. Weaver $2,382
Class of 2004 Advisor Susan E. Clark-McGehean $ 651
Class of 2005 Advisor Steven R. Wiser $ 693
Class of 2006 Advisor Thomas H. Bauman $ 693
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
L. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Future Business Leader Advisors Lisa R. Meyer $ 347
Jennifer L. Youmans $ 298
Family Career Community
Leaders of America (formerly
FHA) Advisor Patricia M. Schick $ 693
LaMemoire Editorial Advisor Michael A. Murafka $2,770
National Honor Society Advisor Janine W. Randall $ 693
Publications Business Advisor John P. Imrisek $2,977
Student Government Association
Advisor Rodney K. Morgans $1,385
Student Voice Advisor Marie E. Fox $ 893
Drama Club and Commencement
Speaker Advisor Marie E. Fox $1,039
Middle School AV Coordinators
Curtin Marisa S Hickey $ 298
Curtin Charles C. Masters $ 298 $ 650
Lycoming Valley Suzanne L. Straka $ 693
Roosevelt Ronald E. Sahm $ 693
Middle School Student Council Advisors
Curtin Billie Jean Nogle $ 540 Lycoming Valley James E. Donnell $ 619
Lycoming Valley James E. Donnell $ 693
Roosevelt Tracey L. Graff $ 231
Roosevelt Sheri A. Ruffing $ 231
Roosevelt Michelle L. Walker $ 231
Elementary School Patrol Advisors
Cochran John A. Mapes $ 485
Hepburn-Lycoming Tina M. Rhinehart $ 378
Jackson Susanne Pryor $ 417
Round Hills Mary Ann Vance $ 485
Sheridan Brenda C. Watkins $ 417
Stevens Kathy L. LaLota $ 485
Curtin Middle School
Advisor for Curtin Yearbook Marlene M. Cauley $ 693
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
M. The following person(s) to the uncompensated position(s) indicated at the high school for the 2003-2004 school year:
WAHS Fencing Club Advisor: Richard D. Hill
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Deborah L. McCollum, 521 Hulings Rd., Linden, from a general food service manager at Sheridan Elementary School, to a full-time (185-day, 7 hours per day) instructional support aide at the Alternative Education Program/Woodward School, at the base wage rate of $14,362, prorated ($11.09 per hour) or contract rate, effective September 30, 2003 (replacing Mitchel Trice, resigned).
B. Jeffrey S. Stiber, 920 Penn St., Williamsport, from a substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian at the high school, 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $8.84 per hour or contract rate, effective September 16, 2003 (replacing Russell Stout, transferred).
C. Mark N. Metzger, 146 Kiess Hill Rd., Linden, from a regular part-time school bus driver to a general full-time head custodian (250 day, 8 hours per day) at Sheridan Elementary School, 250 days, with a base wage rate of $29,680, prorated ($14.84 per hour) or contract rate, effective October 6, 2003 (replacing Gerald Zapola, transferred).
D. David E. Watts, 3665 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, from a regular part-time school bus driver to a general full-time custodian (250 day, 8 hours per day) at Stevens Elementary School, 250 days, with a base wage rate of $23,780, prorated ($11.89 per hour) or contract rate, effective October 6, 2003 (replacing Daniel Phillips, transferred).
A. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the Executive Administrative Compensation Plan for July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2006.
Roll Call: Yeas – Harris, Mahaffey, Markle, Stone, Zimmerman.
Nays – Shultz, Vollman.
The motion carried.
B. Authorize payment to Kathryn A. Schon, 208 Schon Lane, Cogan Station, at her contract rate for fourteen (14) hours additional work updating math computer programs at WAHS.
9.5 OTHER CONT’D:
C. Approve a Title I Extended Day Program for St. Joseph's Parochial School, 711 W. Edwin St., Williamsport, and St. Boniface School, 710 Franklin St., Williamsport, from October 8, 2003 through May 20, 2004. The program will function for up to one hour per day for up to three days per week. There will be two teaching positions for each school, a total of four positions. Teachers will be paid at the rate of $23.91 per hour plus appropriate benefits for up to three hours of teaching time per week and up to one hour of preparation time per week. All children participating in the program must be Title I identified children. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
9.6 CONTRACTS
A. Susan Engdahl, 1111 Claire Rd., Montoursville, qualified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed) to eligible students at the rate of $25.00 per hour for hours worked, effective September 17, 2003, through June 4, 2004.
B. Cindi L. Brown, 1209 Main St., Bloomsburg, qualified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed) to eligible students at the rate of $35.00 per hour ($8.75 for each quarter hour) for hours worked and travel time (not to exceed one hour each way), effective September 17, 2003, through June 4, 2004.
C. Elena Lebedev, 99 Parkwood Street, Williamsport, PA, to provide interpreter services for Russian student(s) who will be attending Williamsport Area High School during the first semester of the 2003-2004 school year at the rate of $15.00 per hour (no benefits), not to exceed seven (7) hours per day (unless authorized by the school), effective September 17, 2003, pending submission of all appropriate paperwork. The status of this contract will be reviewed at the end of the first semester. (Replace Eleonora Shugal, reassigned to Cochran Elementary School).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve released time for staff members to participate in professional development activities in accordance with the Professional Development Plan of the Williamsport Area School District and consider approving training programs. All expenditures proposed are within local, state and federal budget categories approved as noted.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following student/community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. As yet an undetermined number of deaf and hard of hearing students (all students in grades K-12 are invited), to attend a picnic in Indian Park (Montoursville) on a Saturday during September 2003. Any students who have been suspended from school or who were assigned to Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 school days prior to the trip will not be eligible.
The students will be transported by their parents. Supplies, park rental fees, equipment rental fees, and two sign language interpreters will be funded through the special education budget.
B. Fifteen (15) Williamsport Area High School horticulture students, accompany by their teacher and aide, to travel to Rock Springs during September 2003 to participate in Agroecology Day 2003. The students will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of crops, the chemistry of soils. Students must be in compliance with the Williamsport Area High School’s field trip disciplinary requirements to be eligible to participate.
District transportation is requested and will be paid through Career/Technical Education Funds. Lunch and materials are free of charge.
C. Twenty-two (22) life skills support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher, a student teacher, and five aides, to travel to Wegman’s on a date in September 2003 and one in October 2003. Eleven students will attend each trip. The students will have the opportunity to tour the store and learn how to read food labels. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
The trip will be funded through the life skills support budget (10-1200-819-000-30-850-000-004-0000).
D. Retroactive Approval: Ten (10) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by two teachers, to travel to Lycoming College during September 2003 to attend a workshop on copy writing, budget control, layout and design, desktop publishing, etc. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record ; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
The students will be transported by the teachers. The cost of the trip will be funded through the La Memoire budget. Two substitutes will be required for the day.
11.1* Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E. Six (6) Jackson Elementary School students, accompanied by the principal and a staff member, to travel to Hoss’s on dates during December through May 2003. The trip is a reward for good citizenship. A drawing each month will determine six students from among those who have qualified.
The students will be transported by staff members. There will be no cost to the District. The student lunches will be paid by Hoss’s.
F. Eight (8) Williamsport Area High School FBLA students, accompanied by their FLBA advisors, to travel to Baltimore for three days during November 2003 to participate in the FBLA National Workshop. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
The students will be transported by their advisors. Costs for the trip will be funded by FLBA funds. Two substitutes will be required for one day.
G. Ten (10) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Penn College Field House during October 2003 to participate in the state-wide mousetrap racer competition. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
The students will be transported in the high school van. The only cost to the District will be for a substitute for the day.
H. Twenty-two (22) life skills support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher, student teacher, and aides, to travel to Empire Beauty School on two dates during October 2003. The trip will give the students the real life experience of making an appointment and in carrying out the appointment. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
The students will be transported by City Bus. Costs will be funded through 10-1200-819-000-30-850-000-004-0000.
Transportation will be provided by City Bus (10-1200-819-000-30-850-000-004-0000).
11.1* Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
J. Five (5) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s SADD Club, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lancaster during November 2003 to participate in the SADD Conference. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
The students will be transported in the high school van. All costs will be paid by SADD funds. One substitute will be required for the day.
K. Eight (8) eighth grade gifted education students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Lycoming College on four dates during October, November, and December to attend the Concerts at Noon series.
The students will walk to and from Lycoming College. There will be no cost to the District.
11.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on 16 various dates beginning October 5, 2003 through May 3, 2004 to hold rehearsals. WSO is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $800.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the following items related to
bids/contracts:
12.1* Approve the 2003-2004 BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 contract in the amount of $360,960.24 for the purpose of providing purchased IU services for special education students, as well as other services targeted to teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals who work with students with disabilities.
12.2* Authorize the purchase of #2 fuel oil, #74 diesel fuel and 89 octane gasoline, for the FY04 school year, as per the terms and conditions of the Pennsylvania Joint Purchasing Council/Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit as follows:
Farm & Home Oil Company, Milton, PA
#2 Fuel Oil-Firm Tank Wagon Transport (7,200 gallons) .8285/gallon
#2 Fuel Oil-Firm Tank Wagon .9690/gallon
#74 Diesel Tank Wagon .9625/gallon
89 Octane Unleaded-Firm Gasoline Tank Wagon .9700/gallon
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.3* Authorize the purchase of a Risograph CR-1610 duplicator for Curtin Middle School from Phillips Supply House at a state contract price of $4,578.05. This replaces their duplicator that was purchased in October 1998.
12.4* Approve a three year agreement with Herff Jones Yearbooks for the printing of the LaMemoire at a base cost of $24,049; $24,765 and $25,502 respectively. Bids were solicited and Herff Jones Yearbooks was the only bidder.
12.5* Authorize an increase not to exceed $2,000 to the contract with Univar USA, Inc. for disposal of additional unneeded chemicals and supplies from the science department.
12.6* Authorize the purchase of Large Equipment for the Food Service Department. Recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications. Source of funds: Food Service Fund
Item: HA4522 CVAP Winston Industries Holding Cabinet Full Size Model with Fan and/or
Equal.
Quantity: 4 each at $3,347.00 each
RECOMMENDED AWARDS
United Restaurant Equipment, Inc.
PO Box 2223 $13,388
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2223
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS - NONE
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman encouraged everyone to attend a performance of Under Construction on
September 17, 18 or 19th.
Mr. Vollman reported that the football boosters repainted the Top Hat logos on the high school access roads. Red ribbons were also hung around the campus. The new goal posts are up and the game will be televised live on PCN.
Mrs. Markle reminded everyone to attend the band exhibition tomorrow night beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman and carried the meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary