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, January 16, 2001, 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: Shirley L. Canada, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Kelly R. Pedersen,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION – Mrs. Karen V. Harris provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Compilation of Reading Achievement Data: Dr. Deborah Grove and Jackie Thomas
B. Newly Formed Facilities Committee
C. Calendar of Events:
D. On exhibit in the Board Room is the Region 1 Scholastic Art Exhibit. It includes 31 pieces
by Williamsport Area School District students from the high school and the three middle schools. After January 25, the art work will be sent to Harrisburg for regional competition.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Wayne Fausnaught for receiving the following grant monies:
B. The Community Volunteer Work Experience Program has received a donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Wal-Mart Foundation.
C. President Stone announced that the Roosevelt dedication would be held this coming Sunday.
D. President Stone also indicated our sadness in the passing of Mr. Ted Strein, a former Math Coordinator for the District who was very supportive in the MathCounts Program.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee met on January 11, 2001. They reviewed the new recruitment plan and it was favorably received. The committee will be getting a report from Jim Dugan concerning subfinders’ success for filling absences.
President Stone reported that our District sponsored a dinner meeting with the Superintendents and Board Presidents of the Lycoming and Sullivan County School Districts. There was 100% participation and the meeting was very productive. He thanked Dr. Lowery for organizing the meeting.
Fred Holland provided an update on the Woodward succession issue. He indicated that he is very busy preparing the appeal to Commonwealth Court.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following construction projects:
A. Approve change order G-18 to the contract with Lobar, Inc., General Contractor - Roosevelt
Project, decreasing the contract by $306.00 and adjusting the contract total as follows:
Original Contract $1,762,700.00
Previous Contract Increases 24,111.52
Previous Contract Decreases (60,646.14)
Change Order G-18 (306.00)
New Contract Total $1,725,859.38
B. WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION Consider approving change order E-14 to the
contract with Rogers Electric, Electrical Contractor Roosevelt Project, increasing the
contract by $1,554.00 and adjusting the contract total as follows:
Original Contract $650,000.00
Previous Contract Increases 17,617.56
Previous Contract Decreases (3,906.31)
Change Order E-14 1,554.00
New Contract Total $665,265.25
C. Approve change order G-19 to the contract with the Robert Feaster Corp., General
Contractor Vocational Project, decreasing the contract by $890.00 and adjusting the
contract total as follows:
Original Contract $2,857,775.00
Previous Contract Increases 33,650.00
Previous Contract Decreases (6,767.26)
Change Order G-19 (890.00)
New Contract Total $2,883,767.74
Construction Projects Cont’d:
D. Approve a changer order to the contract with Beyond Wire Technology increasing the contract by $1,150.00 and adjusting the total to $69,000.00.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 01/16/01 in the amount of $528,626.05, 01/16/01A in the amount of $170,639.36, 01/16/01B in the amount of $707,136.83, 01/16/01C in the amount of $75,399.19, 01/16/01D in the amount of $594.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 01/16/01, 01/16/01A, 01/16/01B, 01/16/01C and 01/16/01D.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
6.2 Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the response and corrective action plan for the State Audit for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1995 and
June 30, 1996.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple - None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.2* Approve the expenditure of the PSSA 2000 School Performance Funding Awards. Cochran Elementary School received $13,527, and Roosevelt Middle School received $9,936.
8.3* Authorize Diane Duffin and Emily Cayuso to present an inservice to the Jackson Elementary School staff on May 4-5, 2001, on the topic of “literacy centers.” The cost for this training is approximately $3,000, and is funded through the Read to Succeed Grant.
8.4* Approve Kathleen Welling, Outreach Coordinator at Duquesne University and former MENC (Washington, DC) staff member, to present inservice to the music department on February 19, 2001. Her presentation will cover arts advocacy, curriculum development, standards and successful middle school choral techniques.
The approximate cost will be $500, which includes clinician fee, travel, lodging, and expenses and will be paid through string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5* Approve Steven Neeley, faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University as instructor of Delcroze Eurythmics and movement, to present inservice to the music department on February 19, 2001. His presentation will cover the many possibilities of incorporation movement and other elements of eurythmics into the elementary and middle school classroom music curriculum.
The approximate cost will be $500, which includes clinician fee, travel, lodging, and expenses and will be paid through string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323.
8.6* Approve Philip Pockey, Technology Specialist for I.U. #17, and Jerry Christy, Educational Consultant for I.U. #17, to provide computer training in Claris Home Page, Web Page Design, Power Point, and Digital Imaging from camera to web page on February 19, 2001. The training for all secondary Social Studies teachers and all high school English teachers will take place in the Technology Lab at the high school from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The approximate cost of $660 is budgeted in string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323.
8.7* Approve Arnold Betts, Lawrence Flint, Scott Grove, Dale Seeley and Edward Kelley for up
to 5 hours of employment to present a series of science workshops to elementary teachers on topics in earth, life, and physical science on Saturday, February 3, 2001. Department Head for Science Tom Mitchell will also be presenting workshops that day. The approximate cost of the workshops at $21.89 per hour per teacher (approximately $550) is budgeted in the Title II grant.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Dale R. Bittenbender, full-time mathematics teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2000-2001 school year.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Dale R. Bittenbender from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 34 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.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
B. Lloyd B. Forcey, full-time special education teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2000-2001 school year.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Lloyd B. Forcey from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 32 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.
C. Kenneth J. Myers, full-time Spanish teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2000-2001 school year.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Kenneth J. Myers from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 35 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.
D. Ruth S. Staas, full-time mathematics teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2000-2001 school year.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Ruth S. Staas from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 33 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.
E. James F. Kreider, regular part-time school bus driver for the District, for personal reasons, effective January 2, 2001.
F. Burns S. Williams, regular part-time school bus driver for the District, for other employment, effective January 22, 2001.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Kathryn J. White, general food service worker at the high school, leave of absence without pay for medical reasons, effective January 2, 2001, until January 15, 2001.
B. Kathryn J. White, general food service worker at the high school, leave of absence without pay for medical reasons, effective January 29, 2001, until February 12, 2001.
C. Donna E. Robertson, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, leave of absence without pay for personal reasons, effective January 4, 2001, until January 12, 2001.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
D. Christina M. Weitlich, instructional aide/interpreter for the District, leave of absence without pay for personal reasons, effective January 31, 2001, too
February 6, 2001.
E. Stephanie L. Cendoma, instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle School, leave of absence without pay for medical reasons, effective January 26, 2001, through March 12, 2001, possibly to return sooner.
Mrs. Cendoma’s leave of absence is 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. Appoint Paul P. Daniels, 151 Mountain View Road, Lewisburg (currently Assistant Principal at Stevens/Sheridan Elementary Schools), as half-time Acting Principal at Sheridan Elementary School and half-time Assistant Principal at Stevens Elementary School, effective January 17, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school year, at the rate of $321.96 per day, with 9.5 vacation days, 1.5 emergency days, and all other benefits as provided under the Act 93 Compensation Plan.
B. Kimberly A. Springman, 803 West Central Ave., South Williamsport, as a full-time substitute teacher with elementary certification, effective January 16, 2001, for the second semester of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, with initial assignment at middle school and elementary school levels, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Ms. Springman holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary. The administration will monitor this process with respect to failed absences.
C. David C. Fink, 2218 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport, extension of position as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 16, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative date June 8, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach science at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Mr. Fink holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Biology and General Science (replaces Kevin Harris, transferred to administrative position for the 2000-2001 school year).
D. Charles F. (Chad) Greevy IV, 1518 Penn St., Williamsport, extension of position as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 16, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative date June 8, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach English at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Mr. Greevy holds a bachelor's degree from Allegheny College and is certified in Elementary (replaces Kris Datres, on leave for School Performance Project).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E. Marisa Sorrentino, 129 Valley Heights Dr., Williamsport, extension of position as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 16, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative date June 8, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach classroom music at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Ms. Sorrentino holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Music (replaces Lori Nelson, on maternity leave).
F. Brenda Dee Taylor, 166 Race St., Hughesville, extension of position as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 16, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative date June 8, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,998, prorated. Ms. Taylor holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replaces Jana Satifka, on unpaid medical leave).
G. Eric S. Weaver, 440 Sheridan St., Williamsport, extension of position as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 16, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative date June 8, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, master’s, $39,041, prorated. Mr. Weaver holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and a master’s degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replaces Jennifer Laubscher, on maternity leave).
H. Anne M. Davidson, 90 Valley Heights Drive, Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 16, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach fifth grade at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Ms. Davidson holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Sharon Deckard, on medical leave).
I. Jillian Feinauer, 566 Weister Woods Rd., Pennsdale, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 16, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach fourth grade at Lose Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Ms. Feinauer holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Dianne Masten, on sabbatical leave).
J. Sarah J. Ewing, 21 N. Henderson St., Apt. 1C, Lock Haven, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 11, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,998, prorated, pending receipt of certification in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (as approved by PDE). Ms. Ewing has provided a letter from Lock Haven University verifying successful completion of their bachelor’s program (replacing Cheryl Keener, on sabbatical leave).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K. Desiree L. Packer, 200½ East Main St., Lock Haven, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 11, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at Round Hills Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,998, prorated, pending receipt of certification in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (as approved by PDE). Ms. Packer has provided a letter from Lock Haven University verifying successful completion of their bachelor’s program (replacing Faith Pfleegor, on sabbatical leave).
L. Barbara A. Herr, 110 Ringneck Dr., Bellefonte, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective January 12, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,998, prorated, pending receipt of certification in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (as approved by PDE). Ms. Herr has provided a letter from Lock Haven University verifying successful completion of their bachelor’s program (replacing Jeanne Goodell, on maternity leave).
M. Authorize Eleonora Shugol, 900 Walnut St., Montoursville, to provide tutoring/ interpreter services for two Russian students who will be attending Lycoming Valley Middle School, effective August 28, 2000, at the rate of $80.00 per school day plus up to five (5) hours per week after school tutoring at the rate of $12.31 per hour, through the remainder of the 2000-2001 school term. (Mrs. Shugol was originally approved for the first nine weeks; services were to be reviewed at the end of the first semester).
N. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Lose Elementary School, from January 23, 2001, through May 17, 2001. Teachers will be paid $21.89 plus appropriate benefits for up to four hours per week (up to one hour of teaching per day plus one hour of preparation time per week). All funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs:
Mary L. Jackson P.O. Box 2052, Williamsport
Shelley L. Litz 2412 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport
Dennis C. Logan 1120 Locust St., Montoursville
Jillian Feinauer 566 Weister Woods Rd., Pennsdale
O. The following persons as substitute teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Lose Elementary School, from January 23, 2001, through May 17, 2001. The program will be held three days per week for one hour per day. Substitute teachers will be paid $21.89 plus appropriate benefits for the number of hours that they work. All funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs:
Nancy A. Bullock 1023 Mulberry St., Williamsport
Elaine M. Eck 152 West Hills Drive, Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
P. The following persons as After School Literacy Teachers at Lose Elementary School, beginning January 17, 2001, at the rate of $21.89 per hour plus appropriate benefits for up to 32 hours per individual, funded through the Read to Succeed Grant:
Michelle L. Boyles 114 Spring St., Duboistown
Ann M. Huynh 805 Diamond St., Williamsport
Gary L. Michaels 1620 Spring Lane, Williamsport
Deborah A. Smith 2307 W. Mountain Ave., S. Williamsport
Q. Becky D. Donnell, 100 West Hills Drive, Williamsport, as an after school Preschool Readiness teacher at the Lose Elementary School, beginning January 17, 2001, at the rate of $21.89 per hour plus appropriate benefits for up to 16 hours, funded through the Read to Succeed Grant.
R. Susan C. Crossley, 364 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport, as the Read to Succeed Program Coordinator for the Lose Elementary School, beginning January 17, 2001, at the rate of $21.89 per hour plus appropriate benefits for up to 60 hours, funded through the Read to Succeed Grant.
S. Christopher M. Swartwood, R.R. 2, Box 697, Lock Haven, as a regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $12.21 per hour, effective January 8, 2001.
T. James F. Kreider, 645 Lawshe Run Rd., Trout Run, as a substitute school bus driver (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $10.50 per hour, effective January 15, 2001.
U. Joanne J. Henderson, 552 Rural Ave., Williamsport, as a substitute food service worker, at the salary rate of $5.75 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective January 2, 2001.
V. The following as non-certificated substitute teachers with receipt of an emergency permit, 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 during the 2000-2001 school year:
Michael L. McLaughlin 309 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven (eff. 01/10/01)
Leon J. Pollom 198 Dogwood Lane, Williamsport (eff. 01/17/01)
Carolyn B. Taylor 372 Taylor Hill Rd., Hughesville (eff. 01/06/01)
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
W. 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:
Elementary
Jennifer L. Bernier 167 Turkey Path Rd., Linden (eff. 01/09/01)
Barbara C. Fish 1095 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville (eff. 01/17/01)
Kelley B. Kocher 2220 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport (eff. 01/17/01)
Robert C. Koslap 209 Charles Rd., Muncy (eff. 01/09/01)
Seneca L. Lauger 1922 Newberry St., Williamsport (eff. 01/11/01)
Stephanie E. Mitstifer 649 Rte. 15, Williamsport (eff. 01/03/01)
Maura L. Sleboda 1765 McConnell Dr., Williamsport (eff. 01/04/01)
Secondary
Virginia Hoover 213 Confair Parkway, Montoursville (eff. 01/03/01) Stephen J. Porter HC 31 Box 43, Williamsport (eff. 01/03/01)
K-12
Kimberly A. Getola 235 Canton St., Troy (eff. 01/17/01)
Meredith R. Lee 205 W. Church St., Lock Haven (eff. 01/10/01)
Melena M. Overdorf 907 W. Southern Ave., S. Wmspt. (eff. 01/17/01)
X. 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:
Lynette M. Aunkst 1700 Jobs Run Rd., Jersey Shore
substitute teacher, effective January 16, 2001, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative date June 8, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach Art at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Mr. Jonasen holds a bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst College and is certified in Art (replaces Reginald Fatherly, transferred to administrative position for the 2000-2001 school year).
Z. Jennifer Weaver, 1027 High St., Williamsport, current high school student to work in the Business/Tax Office through the School-To-Work Program at the high school, effective January 17, 2001 (3 hours per day for the balance of the 2000-2001 school year), at the hourly minimum wage rate with legally mandated benefits only.
AA. Rachel L. Cohick, 6520 Rosevalley Rd., Trout Run, as a part-time (up to 180 days, prorated; up to 3½ hours per day) sign-in monitor at the high school (PM), effective January 29, 2001, with a base wage rate of $8.13 per hour, 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 (replacing William H. Kempf, Jr., resigned).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Steven H. Roles, 2600 Riverside Dr., Duboistown, from a part-time custodian at the high school to a general part-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School, 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $8.13 per hour, effective January 17, 2001 (replacing George Brown).
B. Carol Ann Shannon, 1121 Market St., Williamsport, from a substitute custodian to a general part-time custodian at the high school, 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $8.13 per hour, effective January 17, 2001 (replacing Mike Welch).
C. Greg N. Winters, 231 Whyne Rd., Jersey Shore, currently a substitute custodian doing weekend security at the high school to a part-time weekend/holiday security (third shift) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.63 per hour, effective January 17, 2001 (replacing Bryan Baird).
9.5 CONTRACTS
A. Nancy H. Nesbitt, 1217 Wheatfield Drive, Williamsport, 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 $23.00 per hour for hours worked, effective January 17, 2001, through June 8, 2001.
9.6 OTHER
A. Authorize the Director of Human Resources to schedule attendance of District Recruiting Committee to attend two statewide job fairs in Philadelphia (March 28, 2001) and Monroeville (April 5, 2001) at an estimated cost of $5,500 (includes registration, lodging, meals, mileage, etc.).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, 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. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
11.2 Approve the 2000-2001 school year bus routes and stops as submitted by the Director of Student Transportation.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following bid/contract items:
12.1* Award a contract for a Vehicle Lift at the Vehicle Service Facility in accordance with our specification to the following contractor. All recommended awards are based upon the lowest bid meeting the specifications.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2001.
CONTRACTOR BID
Professional Petroleum Service Co
2500 New Lawn Avenue $35,096.66
Williamsport, PA
Turner Hydraulics Inc.
1605 Industrial Drive $34,305.00
Carlisle, PA
West Branch Petroleum Equipment
213 Stewart Road $34,997.00
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Turner Hydraulics Inc.
1605 Industrial Drive $34,305.00
Carlisle, PA
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
220-2740-0-00-455-74 Obj. 760 Capital Reserve Fund
12.2* Authorize the District’s participation in the cooperative purchasing program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of Xerographic Paper to replenish warehouse stock.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
RIS Paper Company, Mechanicsburg, PA $48,842.50
12.3* Authorize the District’s participation in the cooperative purchasing program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of general supplies to replenish warehouse stock.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Kurtz Bros., Clearfield, PA $1,924.14
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 1,271.00
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL 9,633.80
The Phillips Group, Middletown, PA 790.82
Xerox Corporation, St. Petersburg, FL 536.00
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS: $14,155.76
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following tax summaries:
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Pedersen reported that the Maiolo family lost their home to a fire.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the District Orchestra Festival was hosted by Shamokin School District on January 13, 2001. Our district had the largest student participation (33) and the students did an excellent job.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that executive session was held prior to tonight’ ;s meeting and there will be another immediately following to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive confidential legal advice from an attorney.
Upon motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary