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, October 7, 2003, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Vice President, James E. Temple, called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Karen V. Harris, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: David B. Stone, Jr.
INVOCATION – Mr. Dale Vollman provided the invocation and read the fifth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Molly Townsend-Ness
Vice President Temple recognized the following individuals to address the Board:
Mr. Allen Page expressed appreciation to the Board and District on behalf of the Soccer Boosters for the ongoing support and cooperation for the soccer program.
Mr. Scott McNeil announced that the annual Alternative School blood drive would be held at the District Service Center on October 30th . He also spoke about the Alternative Schools cooking class and recipe book.
Williamsport Area High School student Brad Renninger addressed the Board about the student’s concerns over the proposed changes to the dress code.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to TABLE the following amendment to the Williamsport Area High School dress code:
“All forms of outerwear worn to school will be deposited in a student’ ;s locker immediately upon arrival at school, and will not be worn or carried in hallways, classrooms, cafeterias, locker rooms or other indoor public spaces at the Williamsport Area High School. Outerwear which must be deposited in lockers prior to a student circulating about the building includes, but is not limited to: pullover jackets, pullover coats, pullover hooded sweatshirts, zippered vests, zippered coats, zippered jackets, zippered hooded sweatshirts, quilted vests, quilted jackets, quilted coats, top coats, trench coats, ski jackets, athletic team jackets, leather jackets. Also prohibited from the same areas of the building are all forms on non-religious head covering, which includes, but is not limited to: hats, caps, scarves, earmuffs, headbands, ski head bands, sweatbands, mittens, gloves, handwarmers, athletic gloves, repairman/worker gloves or any other form of non-prescriptive handwear. Further items of apparel may fall
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to TABLE the following amendment to the Williamsport Area High School dress code cont’d:
under the umbrella of this amendment at the discretion of the administrative staff of the high school. All of these items of apparel must be placed in student lockers immediately after arrival in school—before appearing in the cafeteria for breakfast, or before attending homeroom in the morning.”
The motion passed 8 – 0.
B. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following amendment to the Williamsport Area High School Tobacco Possession/Use Procedures:
“The use of tobacco in school or on school grounds is illegal. The Board of Education
prohibits tobacco use and possession by students at any time in a school building or on any
property, buses, vans and vehicles that are owned, leased or controlled by the school district
(WASD Policy reiteration: Policy 222). For the purposes of this procedure, tobacco use shall
be defined as use and/or possession of a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar and pipe; other
lighted smoking product; smoking related materials or paraphernalia and smokeless tobacco
in any form (WASD Policy reiteration: Definition 18 Pa. C.S.A Sec. 6306.1). The
possession of tobacco products in school or on school property shall be subject to the
following discipline protocol.
The consequence for a student’s first offense will be the issuance of a $50.00 administrative
fee, made payable to the Williamsport Area School District. All monies received from these
fees will become part of the general fund, and used to defray the cost of smoking cessation
resources for high school students through the Health and Physical Education curriculum.
For a first offense, no citation will be sent to the District Magistrate’s office
The administrative fee must be paid by check or money order made payable to the
‘Williamsport Area School District,’ and may be mailed to or dropped off at the office of the
House Principal issuing the paperwork. That principal’s name, phone, fax, e-mail and address
are located on the invoice describing the fine. The cancelled check will serve as a receipt for
the transaction.
The administrative fee must be paid with 21 calendar days from the date the invoice and
cover letter are sent by the school. Payment can be made in full, or by arrangement for partial
payment until the total of $50 is reached.
If the payment is not made within the allotted (or mutually agreed to) time period, the matter
will be referred directly to the District Magistrate, where the student will be subject to
reinforcement of the $50 obligation, and possibly assessed court costs, in addition to the
initial fee. If any partial payment toward the fee had been made to this point, it will be
returned to the student or parent.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following amendment to the Williamsport Area High School Tobacco Possession/Use Procedures cont’d:
If the student chooses to plead ‘Not Guilty’ to the alleged offense, the matter will auto-
matically be forwarded to the District Magistrate.
All subsequent offenses will be sent directly to the District Magistrate for processing,
subsequent to the issuance by school security personnel of a citation for the violation.”
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
C. Calendar of Events:
October 10
District-wide Inservice Day
October 13
Cochran, Stevens & Roosevelt Schools Inservice Day
October 13
Williamsport Area High School Afternoon Inservice
October 13
Multicultural Concerns Committee Meeting—12:00 p.m.
October 13
Community Relations Committee Meeting—4:00 p.m.
October 21
WASD School Board Retirees’ Reception—5:00 p.m.
October 15
Administrative Staff Meeting
October 16
ETAC/ATAC Meeting—6:30 pm
October 20-24
PSSA Testing Writing (Grades 6 & 9)
October 20
Alternative Education Oversight Comm. Meet.—4:00 p.m.
October 21
WASD School Board Meeting—8:00 pm
October 27-Nov 7
PSSA Retesting (Grade 12)
October 31
End of First Marking Period
October 31
C&I Steering Committee Meeting—2:00 pm
November 4-7
Kindergarten Parent Teacher Conferences
November 4
WASD School Board Meeting—8:00 pm
D. The Alternative Way to Cook Cookbook—Scott McNeill, Alternative Education
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Mr. Ken Welsh for his continued outstanding leadership in preparing our students for advanced placement mathematics courses. The global distribution grade represents the percentage of students in the country scoring at each level, and the group grade distribution score represents the percentage of students in our District scoring at each level. See the chart below.
AP
Grades |
Grade Distributions |
|
Global
|
Group | |
5 |
18.4%
|
42.9% |
4 |
23.0%
|
50.0% |
3 |
24.4%
|
7.1% |
2 |
16.3%
|
0.0% |
1 |
17.9 |
0.0%
|
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Vollman reported that he attended a meeting that was held at the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School this morning concerning site access improvements to be included in the construction project. Jerry Walls, Chief Mark Lusk, Vern McKissick, David Stone, Bob Hitzeman, Chuck Peterson, Jim Etzel and Gary Gonsar participated in the meeting.
Mrs. Markle reviewed the numerous accomplishments of BLaST IU 17 over the past year.
Mr. Zimmerman and Mr. Vollman spoke about the latest meetings of the Lycoming County Planning Commission. One of the main topics most recently was brown vs. green land for future development. This analysis included wet lands and river front properties.
Mr. Zimmerman reported on the Gifted Advisory Committee. He stated that the committee is undertaking a careful examination of the Gifted Program including program documentation some of which is more than ten years old.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,539,669.78
General Fund – Restricted 208,580.03
Athletics and Extra Curricular 30,000.61
Food Service Fund 33,656.70
Data Processing Fund 7,182.76
Maintenance Fund 34,505.79
Mercantile & Privilege 27.28
Earned Income Tax 28,677.56
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL $2,882,300.51
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No.10/07/03 in the amount of $654,604.47, 10/07/03A in the amount of $142,474.13, 10/07/03B in the amount of $128,697.57, 10/07/03C in the amount of $208,779.49, 10/07/03D in the amount $125,000.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 10/07/03, 10/07/03A, 10/07/03B, 10/07/03C and 10/07/03D.
6.3* Authorize payment of $3,008.38 to West End Babe Ruth for ½ of the outstanding bills for completion of the field construction project. This payment will be made from capital reserve funds.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris to approve the following financial items
cont’d:
6.4 Authorize a joint checking account with West End Babe Ruth for payment of operating costs and authorize an initial deposit of $2,000 from the WASD athletic account and authorize Sean McCann as the district’s signatory for this account.
Board Member Community Members
Lois Williams Tonya Anderson
Elizabeth Bartholomew
Administrators Richard Dill
Ragnar (Rusty) Franzen, Jr. Robin Enderle
Debbie Grove Karlyle Facey
Edward Lyons
Teachers Timothy Mahoney
Charles Greevy, IV William Nichols
Barbara McNerney Birch (Trey) Phillips, III
Brenda Terry-Manchester
Philip Thomas, Sr.
Hani Tuffaha, MD
Paula Warrender
6.6 Approve the following resolution regarding the Act 34 Hearing for the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School Project:
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the Board of School Directors of this School District has determined
that additional and improved facilities are required for this school district
and has authorized certain preliminary steps to be taken to renovate and
construct additions to the Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School for the
Williamsport Area School District (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, as amended and
supplemented, including amendments made pursuant to Act 34 of the Session of
1973 of the General Assembly (the “School Code”), required,
inter-alia, that a public hearing be held prior to the construction, the
entering into a contract to construct, or entering into a contract to lease a
new school building; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the School Code, a public
hearing to be held in connection with the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors desires to authorize its Architect,
Solicitor, Financial Advisor, and Bond Counsel to take certain action with
respect to the Project; and
6.
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.6
Approve the following resolution regarding the Act 34 Hearing for the Hepburn
Lycoming Elementary School Project cont’d:
WHEREAS, the School District wishes to take certain action with respect to the
Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of the School
District, as follows:
6. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
DULY ADOPTED, By the Board of School Directors of this School District this 7th
Day of October 2003
WILLIAMSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
6.7*
Approve a Non-Partner Use Agreement with the Lycoming Clinton Counties
Commission for Community Action (STEP) Inc. for non-exclusive use of a
classroom for the Adult Education Program at a cost of $208.33 per month
retroactive to January 1, 2003.
October 21, 2003.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following
board policies:
7.1
Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #313, “Evaluation of
Administrative Employees” and the attached Act 93 Evaluation Form.
7.2
Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #405, “Employment of
Substitute Professional Employees.”
7.3
Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #529, “Substitute
Compensation.”
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following
curriculum items:
8.1
Approve an after school fifth grade Rocketry Program at Stevens Elementary
School sponsored by the Stevens Parent-Teacher Association. The program will be
offered to all interested fifth graders on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after
school from 3:30 to 4:45. The program will start in the middle of October and
will continue throughout the school year during "good" weather until
all interested students have had a chance to participate. Working with small
groups of four or five students, Mr. David Bross will help each student build
and launch a personal rocket. There will be no cost to the district.
8.2
Approve Mr. Jerald Murdock, consultant for Key Curriculum Press and author of
Discovering Algebra, to present a full day workshop for the WAHS mathematics
teachers on Oct. 10, 2003. Mr. Murdock will work with us on implementing his
textbook into our Applied Algebra and Statistics and Applied Algebra 2 and
Geometry courses with an emphasis on technology, consistent with Title 2D
professional development goals. Cost is $1,500 plus expenses. Budgeted in
Title 2D.
8.3
Approve a Mid-term Progress Report form for elementary school students. The
form will be used as a parent communication tool to identify academic
proficiencies, academic deficiencies, and behavioral concerns.
8.4*
Approve a contract with the Radisson Hotel in Williamsport for the Friday, May
21, 2004 Williamsport Area High School Life Skills Volunteer Program Awards
Breakfast. The cost will be $6.95 per breakfast plus 18% gratuity for
approximately 150 people. Funds are budgeted in string number
10-1200-635-000-308-50-000-004-0000.
8.5*
Approve an inservice presentation by APL Associates to review APL strategies at
Cochran on December 22, 2003 at an approximate cost $2,400 (including $2,000
fee plus expenses for accommodations and food). This is budgeted in string
number 10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.6*
Approve participation by the district's four secondary schools in the Central
Pennsylvania Scholastic Writing Awards program. Students in grades 7-12
participate annually in this program. Approximate cost of $225 is budgeted as
follows:
$46.25 in string #10-1100-813-000-20-550-150-016-0000.
$46.25 in string #10-1100-813-000-20-600-150-016-0000.
$46.25 in string #10-1100-813-000-20-650-150-016-0000.
$86.25 in string #10-1100-813-000-30-850-150-019-0000.
8.7
Approve a Study Skills Curriculum document for grades 9-12.
8.8
Approve the Instructional Framework for Grade 8 PSSA Reading program document.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.9*
Approve high school science teacher Dale Seeley to work for an additional two
(2) days with Dr. J. Thomas Mitchell last summer to replace formaldehyde with a
non-toxic solution. In addition to two (2) days already approved, she would
work for a total of four (4) days at $85 per day, budgeted in string
#10-1100-121-000-30-850-180-007-0000.
8.10*
Approve payment to the following teachers at the rate of $85.00 per day
(substitute rate for
2002-2003) for the days indicated writing IEP's before the start of the school
term to ensure
educational services for the 2003-2004 school term:
Margaret M. Harpster
one and one-half days (1½ days)
Melissa A. Ellis
one-half day (½ day)
Cynthia A. Ulmer
one-half day (½ day)
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Shultz to approve the following
personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes
indicated:
A.
Virginia L. Best, general food service worker at this high school, for the
purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2003-2004 school year
(tentative date of June 4, 2004).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Virginia L. Best
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 31 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
food service worker. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Gregory O. Wolfe, resigning from position as lead assistant wrestling coach at
the high school, for personal reasons, effective August 20, 2003 (Mr. Wolfe
will continue as stock clerk at the Warehouse).
C.
Curtis E. Haldeman, full-time custodian at Stevens Elementary Middle School,
for the purpose of retirement, effective September 1, 2003, following FMLA
leave (PSERS disability retirement based upon a date of June 7, 2003).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Curtis E. Haldeman
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 24 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
custodian. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
9.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A.
Elissa K. Koontz, Title I Reading Specialist at Jackson Elementary School, for
an unpaid medical leave, effective October 28, 2003, through December 19, 2003.
Mrs. Koontz is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her
unpaid leave of absence on October 28, 2003, which will be taken under the
Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles the employee to health insurance for a
maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other benefits.
B.
Karen D. Scampone, speech therapist at Cochran and Jackson Elementary Schools,
for an unpaid medical leave, effective October 29, 2003, through October 31,
2003.
Mrs. Scampone is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin
her unpaid leave of absence on October 29, 2003, which will be taken under the
Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles the employee to health insurance for a
maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other benefits.
C.
Clyde L. Myers, part-time custodian at Curtin Middle School, for an unpaid
medical leave, effective October 2, 2003, through December 2, 2003.
D.
Malinda E. Sherman, part-time Bus Aide for the District, for an unpaid medical
leave, effective September 10, 2003, through December 31, 2003.
E.
Virginia L. Best, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for the purpose of travel, effective October 27, 2003, through November 3,
2003.
F.
Carolyn J. Bower, full-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective October 2, 2003, through
November 20, 2003, with the option to return sooner (continuation of previous
leave under FMLA).
Mrs. Bower will begin her unpaid leave of absence on October 2, 2003, which
will be taken under the Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles the employee
to health insurance for a maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other
benefits.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A.
Elect the following fall and 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*):
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A.
Elect the following fall and winter sport coaches at the respective schools
cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Boys Basketball
Varsity Assistants:
Ronnie E. Diemer $3,439
DeMarr Wright* $3,439
Ninth Grade Coaches:
John S. Powell $2,751
Dion Young* $2,751
Curtin Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
James E. Wilkerson $2,407
Assistant Coach
Anthony S. Heath $2,063
Roosevelt Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Richard A. Twine $2,407
Assistant Coach:
Kevin A. Pletz $2,063
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Eugene F. Ramin $2,407
Assistant Coach:
John M. Dick $2,063
Football
Assistant:
Philip Fagnano* $1,774
B.
The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at
Curtin Middle School for the 2003-2004 school year, effective from September
22, 2003, through May 27, 2004. The program will be held four days per week
for up to 30 minutes per day. The program will require up to eight teaching
positions. Teachers will be paid $23.91 per hour plus appropriate benefits.
Student bus transportation, if required, will be provided. All funds are
budgeted under Title I:
Kerri L. Sokolowski 35 Washington Blvd., 1st
Floor, Williamsport
Michele L. Brobst 6605 Keefers Lane, Bloomsburg
Gregory P. Kinley 647 W. Third St., Lock Haven
Michelle W. Bower
77 Lundy Lane, Williamsport
Charles F. (Chad) Greevy IV 1518 Penn St., Williamsport
Matthew J. Foote
320 East Central Ave., S. Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at
Roosevelt Middle School for the 2003-2004 school year, effective from September
22, 2003, through May 27, 2004. The program will be held four days per week
for up to one hour per day. The program will require up to ten teaching
positions (shared by eleven individuals). Teachers will be paid $23.91 per
hour plus appropriate benefits. Student bus transportation, if required, will
be provided. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Barbara J. Sullivan
651 Pearson Rd., Jersey Shore
Tim M. Tyson
819 Second St., Williamsport
Rebecca K. Ward
110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore
Carol K. Desilva
207 Feigles Rd., Muncy
Jeffrey E. Ohnmeiss
R.R. 5, 1000 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport
Crissy M. Walker
1210 W. Central Ave., S. Williamsport
Kevin B. Mumbauer
924 W. Central Ave., S. Williamsport
Jennifer C. Redmon
427 South Main St., Jersey Shore
Michelle L. Pulizzi
1026 Mulberry St., Williamsport
Janice F. Saffel
373 Beech Creek Ave., Mill Hall
Sheri A. Ruffing
329 Arch St., Montoursville
Substitute Teachers for Roosevelt Extended Day Program:
Thomas D. Croce
338 High St., Apt. 2W, Williamsport
Shelley L. Litz
2347 Wheatland Ave., Williamsport
Ronald E. Sahm
431 Percy St., S. Williamsport
Dixie R. Weaver
1278 Route 87 Highway, Montoursville
D.
The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at
Cochran Elementary School for the 2003-2004 school year, effective from
September 22, 2003, through May 20, 2004. The program will be held four days
per week for up to one hour per day. The program will require up to five
teaching positions (positions may be shared). Teachers will be paid $23.91 per
hour plus appropriate benefits for up to five hours per week (up to four hours
of teaching and up to one hour of preparation time). Positions that are
shared will have the hour per week of planning time prorated. Student bus
transportation, where necessary, will be provided. All funds are budgeted
under Title I:
Julie A. Hammond
6346 Jacks Hollow Rd., Williamsport
Kristiann McQuown
53 Wynwood Dr., Cogan Station
Elizabeth M. Moore
76 Alta Vista Dr., Williamsport
Barbara J. Rizzo
R.R. 2 Box 420, Cogan Station
Amy Lampman Twist
1164 Russell Ave., Williamsport
Elaine M. Eck
152 West Hills Dr., Williamsport
Rhonda L. Getgen
2850 Bottle Run Rd., Williamsport
Melissa A. Love
151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Dianne M. Masten
1216 Locust Street, Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at
Cochran Elementary School for the 2003-2004 school year cont’d:
Substitute Teachers for Cochran Extended Day Program:
Lori A. Beiter
1139 Avalon Parkway, Williamsport
Eileen P. Harley
P.O. Box 2344, Williamsport
Mary L. Jackson
P.O. Box 2052, Williamsport
E.
The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at
Jackson Elementary School for the 2003-2004 school year, effective from
September 22, 2003, through May 20, 2004. The program will be held four days
per week for up to one hour per day. The programs will require up to five
teaching positions (positions may be shared). Teachers will be paid $23.91 per
hour plus appropriate benefits for up to five hours per week (up to four hours
of teaching and up to one hour of preparation time). Positions that are
shared will have the hour per week of planning time prorated. Student bus
transportation, where necessary, will be provided. All funds are budgeted
under Title I:
Sharon L. Henry
45½ Washington Blvd., 2nd Floor East, Wmspt.
Catherine E. Gibson 1221 Lose Ave., Williamsport
Susan R. Ulmer
14016 W. Route 973 Hwy., Jersey Shore
Julie A. (Best ) Chilson
74 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport
Jacqueline K. Thompson
58 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Substitute Teacher(s) for Jackson Extended Day Program:
Therese M. Molesky
412 Walnut St., Montoursville
F.
The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at
Stevens Elementary School for the 2003-2004 school year, effective from
September 22, 2003, through May 20, 2004. The program will be held four days
per week for up to one hour per day. The programs will require up to five
teaching positions (positions may be shared). Teachers will be paid $23.91 per
hour plus appropriate benefits for up to five hours per week (up to four hours
of teaching and up to one hour of preparation time). Positions that are
shared will have the hour per week of planning time prorated. Student bus
transportation, where necessary, will be provided. All funds are budgeted
under Title I:
Tammi M. Dunkleberger
1727½ Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Georgia A. Grove
1001 Race St., Williamsport
John J. Killian
357 E. Mountain Ave., S. Williamsport
Carol A. Kinney
51 Starr Rd., Montoursville
Carol S. Fischer
431 Woodland Ave., Williamsport
Joanne L. DeLand
600 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station
Suzanne Lenio
46 Biddle Rd., Montoursville
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G.
The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at
Sheridan Elementary School for the 2003-2004 school year, effective from
September 22, 2003, through May 20, 2004. The program will be held three days
per week for up to one hour per day. The program will require up to three
teaching positions. Teachers will be paid $23.91 per hour plus appropriate
benefits for up to one hour per day. Student bus transportation, if required,
will be provided. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Julie A. Bittner
1009 Dawne Dr., Williamsport
Marcy L. Garrison
1664 Marlin Parkway, Williamsport
Kathy J. Piaskowski
2256 Fink Ave., Williamsport
H.
Deborah E. Briel, 582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station, as an aide for the Title I
Extended Day Program (Homework Help) at Sheridan Elementary School for the
2003-2004 school year, effective from September 22, 2003, through May 29, 2004.
The program will be held three days per week for up to 30 minutes per day, at
her regular contract rate plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted
under Title I.
I.
Deborah E. Briel, 582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station, library aide at Sheridan
Elementary School, to serve as the Parent Workshop Coordinator at Sheridan
Elementary School for the 2003-2004 school year. This is a stipend position
paid at the rate of $150 per event (total rate of $750) annually, funded
through Title I Parent/Community Services budget (availability of positions and
funds to be reviewed annually). Events include the following:
Successful Sheridan Students
September 24, 2003
Reading Through Music
October 8, 2003
Math Madness
November 20, 2003
Making Books
January 21, 2004
Book Bingo
March 18, 2004
J.
The following as students for work in the Business/Tax Office, effective
October 8, 2003 (3 hours per day, not to exceed 15 hours per week; student may
not work more than 3 hours any day that school is in session for the balance of
the 2003-2004 school year), at the hourly minimum wage rate with legally
mandated benefits only:
Kim Allen
1833 Sweeley Ave., Williamsport
Kimberly M. Feister
924 Washington Blvd., Williamsport
K.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 8, 2003:
Janine E. Lucas
606 Maple St., Williamsport
Carol Ann Painton
601 George St., South Williamsport
Maria Vidal
929 Prospect Ave., 2nd Floor, Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
L.
The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an
emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at
the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual
number of hours assigned and worked during the 2003-2004 school year:
Peter R. Calkins
300 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport
Teri H. Heinbach
170 Skyview Lane, Montoursville (effective 09/24/03)
DePhilip M. Jackson
721 Elmira St., Williamsport (effective 09/24/03)
Richard R. Kunkel
121 W. Second Ave., South Williamsport
Allison B. Wright
19 Kinsey St., Montgomery
Charlene E. Fitzgerald
826 West Southern Ave., S. Williamsport
Jason L. Paulhamus
3459 W. Rt. 973 Hwy., Cogan Station
Claire Y. Shannon
1223 Packer St., Williamsport
M.
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 effective October
7, 2003:
Brooke L. Fuller
309 Hughes Rd., Trout Run
Lois M. Maneval
921 Foust Hill Rd., Hughesville
Betsy G. Yost
1347 Rose Valley Rd., Cogan Station
Wendi S. Dawes
107 North Hampton St., Lock Haven
N.
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:
Debra L. Fry
4213 Pleasant Valley Rd., Cogan Station
Laura Lee Young
2720 Beauty's Run Rd., Cogan Station
Christy M. Hall
1112 Towncrest Rd., Williamsport
O.
The following substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel),
with a base wage rate of $10.75 per hour, effective as indicated:
Laura A. Bowman
2498 Heshbon Rd., Williamsport (effective 09/17/03)
Aaron T. Johnson
903 Sheridan St., Williamsport (effective 09/22/03)
David J. Wright
3256 Lycoming Creek Rd., Wmspt. (eff. 09/22/03)
Wayne L. Hepler
2055 SR 973 West, Cogan Station (effective 09/26/03)
David E. Watts
3665 West Fourth St., Williamsport (eff. 10/06/03)
Mark N. Metzger
146 Kiess Hill Rd., Linden (effective 10/06/03)
P.
Daniel Whitaker, 935 Louisa St., Williamsport, as a ½ hour Breakfast
Monitor at Curtin Middle School, at the rate of $9.00 per hour or contract
rate, effective for the 2003-2004 school year. This position is in addition to
his current instructional aide position at Curtin Middle School.
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Q.
The following persons, previously authorized on 09/02/03 as the Accelerated
Reader (AR) and STAR Coordinators at Jackson Elementary School, for an increase
of 12.22 hours per position at the aide rate, funded through Title I:
Betty A. Nicholas
P.O. Box 47, Linden
Diane M. Rupert 287 Youngs Rd., Linden
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A.
Thomas E. Fink, 251 Anna Rd., Williamsport, from a part-time custodian at the
high school to an Administrative Support I (Audio Visual Support; 185 day, 7
hours per day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $14,944, prorated
($11.54 per hour) or contract rate, effective October 13, 2003 (replacing Patty
Slingerland, resigned).
B.
Lisa R. Kelchner, 504 Reynolds St., South Williamsport, from a full-time
instructional support aide at the high school to a full-time instructional
support aide (LS/Inclusion) (185 day, 7 hours per day) at Curtin Middle School,
with a base wage rate of $13,067 ($10.09 per hour) or contract rate,
effective September 23, 2003 (replacing Dolly Cupp, transferred).
C.
Robert B. Turner, 180 Riverview Rd., Williamsport, from a full-time
instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley to a full-time instructional
support aide (185 day, 7 hours per day) at the high school, with a base wage
rate of $13,067 ($10.09 per hour) or contract rate, effective October 13, 2003
(new position).
D.
Luke D. Sherman, 1758 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport, from a substitute school
bus driver to a regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee),
at the salary rate of $12.92 per hour or contract rate, effective October 8,
2003 (replacing Dave Watts, transferred).
9.5 CONTRACTS
A.
Yelena Alekseyenko Decker, 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 (replacing Elena Lebedev,
unavailable).
9.6 OTHER
A.
Authorize the Board President or Vice-President to sign agreements with the
following school district/PSERS retirees who fill coaching/extracurricular
temporary positions specifying that stipends paid to these individuals for
these services will not be subject to PSERS contributions (per PSERS
regulations):
James C. Arp, Sr.
George E. Cook
Lawrence F. Bassett Alfred L. Poff
Samuel E. Belle
Wayne L. Stabley
B.
Authorize the administration to provide a pilot program for extended day
reading services at The Center, 600 Campbell St., Williamsport, for eligible
students. The program will require two teachers to provide reading/tutoring
services one hour per day (each teacher from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.), four days per
weekday for the 2003-2004 school term. Teachers will be paid $23.91 per hour
plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey to approve released time
for staff members to participate in professional development activities in
accordance with the Professional Development Plan of the Williamsport Area
School District and consider approving training programs. All expenditures
proposed are within local, state and federal budget categories approved as
noted.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris to approve the following
student/community
activities items:
11.1*
Approve the following student trips:
A.
Five (5) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher
and five aides, to travel to Wegman’s on dates during October, November,
and December 2003 and February, March, and May 2004. The trip will serve as a
community living experience by learning to follow grocery lists, plan menus,
etc. The students will be transported in the school van.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
11.1*
Approve the following student trips:
B.
Twenty-five (25) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
two teacher advisors, to travel to Juniata College during October 2003 to
participate in the Model United Nations Conference/Simulation. Students
eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school, will have no
bus disciplinary infractions, and will be passing all courses. District
transportation is requested (10-1243-519-000-30-850-000-023-0000). Two
substitutes will be required for the day.
C.
Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s GQ performing
group, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Williamsport Country Club
during December 2003 to perform for the Lycoming Chapter of the DAR. Students
eligible to participate must be in compliance with the high school’s
field trip disciplinary require-ments. District transportation is requested
(10-3212-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
D.
Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s GQ performing
group, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to TGI Friday’s during
November 2003 to perform for the Christian Women’s Club. Students
eligible to participate must be in compliance with the high school’s field
trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested
(10-3212-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
E.
Thirty-five (35) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Strolling
Strings, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Harrisburg during October
2003. The students will be providing entertainment for the Pennsylvania Breast
Cancer Coalition. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Costs
will be paid by the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. The only cost to
the District will be one substitute for the day.
F.
Thirty (30) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by a teacher,
aide, and guidance counselor, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of
Technology during November 2003. The students will have an opportunity to
visit the Children’s Learning Center and to learn about the early
childhood education program. Students eligible to participate will not have
been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary
record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of
their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. District
transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000). A
substitute will be required.
G.
Fifty (50) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by five staff
members, to travel to the Williamsport Federal Courthouse during November 2003.
The students will have the opportunity to view a mock trial and a
presentation by federal employees of careers available in the field of criminal
justice. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from
school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be
passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house
principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. District transportation is
requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000). Substitutes will be needed
for four teachers.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
11.1*
Approve the following student trips cont’d:
H.
Retroactive Approval: Thirty (30) members of the Stevens Elementary School
chorus, accompanied by their parents, to travel to Brandon Park to provide
entertainment for the Susquehanna 500 Mini Indy Race. Students must be in
compliance with the Stevens field trip disciplinary requirements to
participate. There will be no cost to the District. The students will be
transported by their parents.
I.
Forty-six (46) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Key Club,
accompanied by faculty and parents for a ratio of 8:1, to travel to New York
City during December 2003. The trip serves as an incentive. The students will
have the opportunity to tour the city, attend a Broadway show performance, and
to do some holiday shopping. Students eligible to participate will not have
been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary
record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of
their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. Transportation
will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by Key Club
funds.
J.
Seventy (70) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by one
chaperone for every 10 students, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of
Technology during October 2003 to participate in a career visitation day.
Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more
than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major
courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing
attendance difficulties. District transportation is requested
(10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000). Three substitutes will be required for
the day.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz to approve a contract with
the Pennsylvania College of Technology to provide meals for the Board Retreat
held September 12-13, 2003, at the college’s Morgan Valley Retreat Center.
Expenses in the amount of $565.80 were incurred. Fees for the facility were
waived due to the agreement between the District and the Pennsylvania College
of Technology.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey to approve the following
tax summaries.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman indicated that he was pleased to see Mr. Page at the meeting this
evening. He said that volunteers have donated more than 1000 hours to the
soccer program. Rick Mills recently did a beautiful job reconstructing the
scorer’s table. He also stated that the Booster’s appreciated the
District upgrading the electric supply.
Mrs. Markle reminded the Board that the National School Boards Association
Conference is coming up and they should notify Angela if they want to attend.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
Vice President Temple 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 Mrs. Harris and carried the
meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary