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, May 4, 2004, 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 (arrived at 8:25 p.m.), David A. Huffman, Susan A. Mahaffey,
Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz, James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: David B. Stone, Jr.
INVOCATION – Mrs. Lois Williams provided the invocation and read the ninth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Mitchell Marcello and Molly Townsend-Ness
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the adjudication of student 03/04–11 resulting from a quasi-judicial hearing held earlier this evening.
The motion carried 6-0. (Mrs. Mahaffey left the meeting (8:45 p.m.) and Mr. Huffman was out of the room).
B. Budget Presentation/Discussion
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Presentation of Outstanding Students:
Franzen, Principal
Fausnaught, Principal
Robert Eichensehr, Principal
B. Performance of Excerpts from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
C. Performance by the Millionaire Singers
D. Performance of Excerpts from Much Ado About Nothing
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
E. EETT Grant and 21st Century Grant—Data Analysis Requirements
F. Calendar of Events
May 6 Hepburn-Lycoming, Round Hills and Sheridan Elementary Schools Inservice Day
May 7 District-wide Inservice Day - Students do not have school
May 10 Multicultural Concerns Committee meeting 12:00pm
May 10 Community Relations Committee meeting 4:00 pm
May 13 Williamsport Area High School Inservice Day
May 18 WASD School Board meeting 8:00 pm
May 20 ETAC meeting 6:30pm
May 28 Roosevelt Middle School Inservice Day
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday
June 1 WASD School Board meeting 8:00 pm
G. On display in the Baskin Gallery: DIVERSITY: A K-12 Theme Exhibition Focusing on Diversity as the Subject in Art
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Gifted Education Committee met last week. The committee will be presenting their program evaluation in August.
Mr. Zimmerman provided a progress report on the Alternative Education Committee. He indicated that the committee will be recommending a slow implementation of the expanded program.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the balance of the agenda and addendums.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Construction Projects
A. Authorize the submission of PDE-3074(a) self-certification applications for non-reimbursable construction projects, for several paving projects at the high school with a cost estimated of $20,000 and also for repairs to the Curtin Middle School gymnasium folding partition.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2004
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $3,946,616.86
General Fund – Restricted 384,602.42
Athletics and Extra Curricular 47,496.92
Food Service Fund 100,242.06
Data Processing Fund 13,375.57
Maintenance Fund 54,576.06
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 46,631.94
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL $4,593,541.83
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 05/04/04 in the amount of $349,861.16, 05/04/04A in the amount of $118,697.29, 05/04/04B in the amount of $95.00, 05/04/04C in the amount of $3,699.46 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 05/04/04, 05/04/04A, 05/04/04B and 05/04/04C.
6.3* Authorize the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2004-2005:
A. A public official bond in the amount of $500,000 for the following for the faithful performance of duties for the period beginning July 1, 2004 and the premium paid in accordance with Sections 431, 436 and 658 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
1. Charles E. Peterson, Jr., Board Secretary/Business Administrator (as Board Secretary).
B. The Controller/Treasurer to invest funds temporarily surplus to the needs of the Williamsport Area School District during fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, in accordance with the provisions of the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, Section 440.1.
C. The Purchasing Agent to purchase material and supplies, contracted services, furniture, equipment, textbooks and other goods and services for which appropriations are made in the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, in accordance with the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, and School Board Policy.
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.3* Authorize the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2004-2005 cont’d:
D. The payment of salaries for instructional and non-instructional employees as these salaries become due and payable on the following dates:
07/09/04 07/23/04 08/06/04
08/20/04 09/03/04 09/17/04
10/01/04 10/15/04 10/29/04
11/12/04 11/26/04 12/10/04
12/24/04 01/07/05 01/21/05
02/04/05 02/18/05 03/04/05
03/18/05 04/01/05 04/15/05
04/29/05 05/13/05 05/27/05
06/10/05 06/24/05
E. The following signatories for all depositories of the funds of the Williamsport Area School District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005:
David B. Stone, Jr. - Board President
Charles E. Peterson, Jr. - Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Madeline T. Bird - Controller/Treasurer
F. The following depositories of the funds of the Williamsport Area School District be authorized for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005:
PNC Bank
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Sun Bank
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT)
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Funds (PSDLAF)
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1* Approve Craig Niklaus to write the United States Government and Politics AP course curriculum for a 10th grade elective. The project Involves up to ten days of writing at $85 per day and will be written on non-school time. The curriculum will be completed by June 28, 2004. Costs are budgeted in the curriculum writing budget.
8.2 Approve the contents for the Lycoming Valley Middle School student/parent handbook.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.3* Application for the following adult education grants: the Pennsylvania State Act 143 grant in the amount of $32,167; the Federal Section 231 grant in the amount of $71,085; and to enter into a subcontract with The Lycoming County Literacy Program to provide adult education instruction to their Family Literacy participants in the amount of $16,639.
This total figure of $119,891 represents a 2.1% reduction from last year’s total grant allocation. The budget cuts statewide averaged 2.7% and our cut was based on a performance funding formula from the last three program years. Maximum cuts for adult education programs across the state were up to a maximum of 4.25% so I am pleased that our performance data was good enough to only warrant a 2.1% reduction. This grant allocation should be adequate to maintain all aspects of our current program offerings at six locations in Lycoming County. These include a morning program at the Lycoming County Career Link and evening programs at the District Service Center, Ashkar Elementary School in Hughesville, Jersey Shore Senior High School, The Lycoming County Prison and the Lycoming County Prison Pre-Release Center. We provide an additional local school district match of $23,695. This amount is necessary to comply with the 25 percent local match obligation to receive the federal portion of these grants.
8.4 Approve the Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School Comprehensive School Review document.
8.5 Approve submission of a Williamsport Area School District "Instructional I to Instructional II Assessment Form" to The Pennsylvania Department of Education for their approval as an alternative to the PDE Instructional I to Instructional II Assessment Form mandated for implementation in September 2004.
8.6 Approve submission of a Williamsport Area School District "Semi-Annual Employee Evaluation Form for Instructional I Teachers" to The Pennsylvania Department of Education for their approval as an alternative to the PDE-5501 form currently used by the District.
8.7 Approve the 2004-05 Curtin Middle School Parent/Student Handbook.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Shirley A. Boatman, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 2, 2004.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Shirley A. Boatman from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her six (6) 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.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Scott E. Ferguson, Sr., auxiliary custodian for the District, for ten (10) days of military leave on June 16, 2004, through June 29, 2004 (as reflected in orders), 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.
B. Clyde L. Myers, part-time custodian at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave (documentation on file in Human Resources), effective April 22, 2004, through
June 15, 2004.
C. Donna E. Robertson, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective April 29, 2004, through
May 14, 2004.
D. Lois M. Robinson, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective May 24, 2004, through May 28, 2004.
E. Ronald W. Solomon, regular part-time school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective May 22, 2004, through June 5, 2004.
F. Peggy A. Welch, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective September 7, 2004, through September 10, 2004.
G. Peggy A. Welch, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective October 4, 2004, through
October 8, 2004.
H. Marguerite Wolfgang, full-time health room technician at Cochran Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective April 21, 2004, through June 9, 2004, possibly to return sooner on an intermittent basis.
Mrs. Wolfgang will begin her unpaid leave of absence on April 21, 2004, 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. The following persons as administrative support staff for the Title I Extended School Year (ESY) Programs, effective July 12, 2004, through August 6, 2004, for up to 4 hours per day, at the current contract rate. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Curtin Middle School
Ann G. McCarroll 1212 Mosquito Valley Rd., Williamsport 17702
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
A. The following persons as administrative support staff for the Title I Extended School cont’d:
Jackson Elementary School
Sharon M. Corter 813 Tucker St., Williamsport
Cochran Elementary School
Diane M. Andrus 4350 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport
B. The following person(s) as health room technicians for the Title I Elementary Extended School Year (ESY) Program, effective July 12, 2004, through August 6, 2004, for up to 3½ hours per day, at the current contract rate, plus participation in up to three days of staff development prior to the start of the summer program. All funds are budgeted under Title I:
Cochran Elementary School
Debra A. Shellman 605 W. Central Ave., Williamsport 17702
C. 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:
Dorothy W. Griggs 970 Almost Country Rd., Cogan Station (eff. 05/03/04)
Michael W. Burd 266 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
D. Madeline T. Bird as Treasurer of the Williamsport Area School District for a term of one year, effective July 1, 2004.
Section 404 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended, established a one-
year term of office for the Treasurer. Madeline Bird is the Controller/Tax Officer, effective July 1, 2004. That position includes the duties of Treasurer.
E. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective May 5, 2004:
Catherine M. Hess 1123 Route 973 East, Apt. #2, Cogan Station
F. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective May 1, 2004:
Larry G. Oman 2952 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. Kimberly A. Brosan, 1331 Chadford Rd., Irmo, SC 29063, as a professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), as Librarian at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 4, bachelor’s, $41,250, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Brosan holds a bachelor’s degree from Millersville University and is certified in Library Science (replacing William Schemery, retired). Ms. Brosan will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Shryl L. Toner-Whitesell, 72 Long Rd., Jersey Shore, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Jackson Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $8.59 per hour or contract rate, effective May 5, 2004 (replacing Harriet Fluke, transferred).
B. Gloria J. Jennings, 725 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station, from a general food service worker (4¾ hours daily) at Roosevelt Middle School, to a general food service worker (5½ hours daily) at Curtin Middle School, with a base wage rate of $8.59 per hour or contract rate, effective August 27, 2004 (replacing Suzanne Boatman, transferred).
C. Nanette F. Agnone, 2138 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport, from a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high school to a general food service worker (4½ hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.59 per hour or contract rate, effective May 5, 2004 (replacing Billie Jo Cuozzo, deceased).
D. Stephanie N. McKee, 1017 High St., Williamsport, from a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high school, to a general food service worker (4½ hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.59 per hour or contract rate, effective August 27, 2004 (replacing Claudette Signor, transferred).
9.5 OTHER
A. Authorize the Superintendent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Williamsport Education Association (WEA) and approved members participating in the accelerated program through Duquesne University that will lead to Principal certification. This MOU clarifies procedures related to the payment of tuition credits for approved candidates in the program.
B. Authorize payment to Elizabeth N. Kreider, 645 Lawshe Run Rd., Trout Run, instructional support aide/LPN for the District for transition experience and updates, effective March 11, 2004 (for one hour, 15 minutes) and March 23, 2004 (for two hours, 15 minutes) at her current rate of $10.94 per hour for the total of 3½ hours) (account #10-1200-191-000-30-850-000-007-0000).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
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.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Twenty (20) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s National Art Honor Society, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Corning Museum of Glass and The Studio during May 2004. 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 the National Art Honor Society account. Three substitutes will be needed for the day.
B. Sixty-three (63) second grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, and aide, and six parents, to travel to the Community Arts Center and Hepburn Park during May 2004. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary guidelines. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
C. Sixty-six (66) first grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and six parents, to travel to Clyde Peeling’ s Reptiland during May 2004. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary guidelines. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
D. Forty-four (44) first grade students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland during May 2004. Students eligible to participate will not have received two pink slips or been assigned to detention from April 26 to the date of the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
E. Eighty-eight (88) kindergarten students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher, two aides, and parent volunteers, to travel to Jarrett’s Lost Brook Farm (Montgomery) during June 2004. There will be no exclusions. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
F. Forty-four (44) kindergarten students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and parent volunteers, to travel to Jarrett’s Dairy Farm (Montgomery) during May 2004. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
G. Approximately 100 eighth grade students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Washington, DC, on a Saturday during May 2004. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended during the second semester and will have completed all attendance, discipline and school work requirements. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. The students will fund the cost of the trip.
H. Forty-seven (47) kindergarten students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, an aide, and parent volunteers, to travel to Jarrett’s Farm (Montgomery) during May 2004. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
I. Fifty (50) performing music members from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teacher and parent volunteers, to travel to the Genetti Hotel and Community Arts Center during May 2004 to attend a concert. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Williamsport Symphony.
J. Approximately 25 food service class members from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Gamble Farm Inn (Jersey Shore) during May 2004. 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 not required. The students will pay for the trip with the tips from the Millionaire Café.
K. Sixty-three (63) first grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Bald Eagle State Park during May 2004. Students eligible to participate will be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
L. Twenty-four (24) learning support students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers to travel to Winter State Park (Mifflinburg) during May 2004. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Roosevelt Middle School PTO.
M. Thirty-six (36) fourth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to World’s End State Park during May 2004. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school or the bus, have more than three pink slips, been assigned to Saturday School, or have received more than one in-school detention within 30 calendar days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
N. Thirty (30) production printing students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Labels by Pulizzi during May 2004. 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).
O. Twenty-one (21) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s jazz band, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Brandon Park during May 2004 to participate in the Diversity Day Festival. 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 parents. There will be no cost to the District.
P. Forty-three (43) kindergarten students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Robert M. Sides Music Center during May 2004. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
Q. The entire Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their principal, teachers, and parent volunteers, to walk in a one-mile area around the school in support of cancer awareness. Students eligible to participate will not have received two pink slips (one major pink slip), one detention, one Saturday School assignment, or one out-of-school or bus suspension within 30 days prior to the walk There will be no cost to the District.
R. Approximately 100 second grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and other adults, to travel to the Lycoming County Landfill and the Hiawatha during May 2004. Students eligible to participate will not have been assigned to Saturday School or suspended for 30 days prior to the field trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
S. Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during May 2004 to participate in Senator Madigan’s education seminar. 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 (10-1100-519-000-30-850-190-029-0000). A substitute will be required for the day.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
T. Thirty-five (35) life skills and autistic students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, two aides, nine support staff, and eight WillSERVE students, to travel to Animaland and the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon during May 2004. 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. Costs for the trip will be funded from the life skills support budget, the WillSERVE budget, and from contributions from the Newberry Lioness Club.
U. Nineteen (19) life skills support students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and four aides, to travel to downtown Williamsport during May 2004. The students will have the opportunity to visit Jersey Shore State Bank, the library, and Park Pizza to make their lunch. Transportation will be aboard City Bus. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
11.2 Approve the filing of an application for participation in the Summer Food Service Program.
Reimbursement is based on the actual cost or maximum reimbursement per meal whichever is less. Additional reimbursement is provided to offset administrative costs.
The Summer Food Service Program meal preparation is proposed for Jackson Elementary.
Breakfast will be distributed to the WASD Elementary Title I Summer School Program at Cochran and Jackson Elementary Schools as well as Curtin and Roosevelt Middle Schools.
Lunch will be distributed to WASD Extended Day Summer School Program at Cochran and Jackson Elementary Schools and Curtin Middle School.
Breakfast and snack will be distributed to The Center.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Authorize the District's participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of Cafeteria Paper and Smallwares to be used district wide:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Calico Industries Inc., Annapolis Junction, MD $ 2,946.16
W.A. DeHart Inc., New Columbia, PA 6,138.43
Joseph Gartland Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 181.65
Phillips Supply Company 44.28
United Restaurant Equipment Inc., Harrisburg, PA 3,926.97
X PEDX, Camp Hill, PA 3,178.37
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $16,415.86
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.2* Authorize the District's participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of Athletic Supplies to be used district wide:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Sportsman's Inc., Johnstown, PA $ 4,818.05
Riddell/All American, Elyria, OH 2,039.26
Pyramid School Products Inc., Tampa, FL 638.88
Henry Schein Inc., Pelham Manor, NY 153.69
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD $7,649.88
12.3* Authorize a contract between the Williamsport Area School District and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation authorizing the school district to operate a Safety Inspection Mechanic Training Program (State Inspection) for students enrolled in the Automotive Technology program. The Automotive Technology program is a PDE approved Career and Technical Education program offered at the Williamsport Area High School. Students completing the Safety Inspection Mechanic Training Program are eligible to participate in the certification testing program. Students who are successful on the test will receive certification as a Safety Inspection Mechanic.
12.4* Authorize an agreement with the City of Williamsport to rent Bowman Field for two varsity baseball games, and authorize the signing of the hold harmless agreement if approved by Fred Holland.
12.5* Authorize a transportation contract with Patricia and Charles Feaster, 1836 Vesta Avenue, Williamsport, PA, to provide transportation for two students. The Feaster's will be paid 36.0 cents per mile. One student attends Cochran and the other attends Jackson. This contract is for the 2003 - 2004 school year unless terminated sooner by the District.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Markle commended teachers who attend professional development activities after the school year is over.
Mrs. Williams thanked the three teachers who attended this evenings’ meeting. She was pleased at how enthusiastic they are about their students.
Mr. Zimmerman announced that there would be a dance recital at the Williamsport Area High School on May 22. The recital proceeds will benefit the choral programs.
Mrs. Markle invited everyone to attend the baseball games at Bowman Field this Friday and Saturday.
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.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried, the meeting adjourned at
9:36 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary