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, June 15, 2004, beginning at 7:00 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: David A. Huffman, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Karen V. Harris, James E. Temple.
INVOCATION – Mr. David Wright provided the invocation and read the third district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the minutes from the regular meetings of March 2 and 16, 2004, that reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D., for being elected by the BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 Advisory Council of Superintendents to serve a three-year term to the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators Board of Governors Council. The three-year term begins October 1, 2004, and extends through September 30, 2007.
B*. Collective Bargaining Agreement
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz to approve an Agreement by and between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP), effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2008, and authorize the Board President and Board Secretary to sign the Agreement on behalf of the District. This Agreement satisfies all terms and conditions of employment to include wage schedules as recommended in the Fact Finder Report issued May 19, 2004.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events
June 22 – WASD Special Board meeting – 6:00 p.m.
July 13 – WASD School Board meeting – 7:00 p.m.
August 3 – WASD School Board meeting – 7:00 p.m.
August 17 – WASD School Board meeting – 7:00 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B. Dr. Lowery announced that all of our schools me the A/P criteria. All schools met the attendance criteria and WAHS met the graduation rate standards.
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve the following items related to
construction projects:
A. Authorize McKissick Associates to proceed with the bidding of the replacement of the Woodward Township School roof and authorize the execution and submission of PDE-731 Self Certification Application for Non-Reimbursable Construction Projects, to the Department of Education. The estimated cost of this project is $180,000.00.
B. Authorize McKissick Associates to develop bid specifications for dehumidification and moisture mitigation at the Cochran Elementary School and to execute and submit the associated PDE 931 form.
C Authorize a second Act 34 Hearing for the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School Project to be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following financial items:
6.1* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 06/15/04 in the amount of $790,883.02, 06/15/04A in the amount of $161,961.18, 06/15/04B in the amount of $11,674.14 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 06/15/04, 06/15/04A and 06/15/04B.
6.2* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/04 to 7/1/05:
B. Automobile Policy with Peerless Insurance Company through the PICS Program at a cost of $37,834. (FY04 PICS $37,957).
C. Worker’s Compensation with Old Republic Insurance Company through Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) at an estimated cost of $216,814. (FY04 PSBA $173,490).
6.2* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/04 to 7/1/05:
D. Excess Liability Umbrella Policy with Old Republic Insurance Company through the PSBA at a cost of $22,590. (FY04 Old Republic $22,590).
E. School Board Legal Liability with the PSBA Trust at a cost of $18,911 and a deductible of $10,000. (FY04 PSBA $19,492).
F. Boiler and Machinery with Cincinnati Insurance Company at a cost of $5,038 (FY04 Cincinnati Ins. Co. $5,000).
G. Interscholastic Athletic and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance with AG Administrators, Inc. at a cost of $15,000 (unchanged). The voluntary student accident insurance premium is also unchanged at $28 for school time and $124 for 24-hour coverage.
(unchanged).
I. Inland Marine Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $700 (unchanged).
J. General Liability Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $8,994. (FY04 $15,798 PICS)
6.3 Authorize a June 30, 2004 order for the payment of bills with retroactive Board approval to occur on July 13, 2004.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1 Approve the 2003-08 Stevens Elementary School Comprehensive School Review plan.
8.2 Approve the 2003-08 Cochran Elementary School Comprehensive School Review plan.
8.3 Approve the 2003-08 Sheridan Elementary School Comprehensive School Review plan.
8.4* Approve Beth Fausnaught and Chris Mackenzie for up to three days at the curriculum rate to write ESL curriculum during the 04-05 fiscal year during non-school time.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5* Approve the following middle school science teachers for up to nine days each of summer curriculum development activities. They will be paid at the substitute teacher daily rate.
Stephen Pfirman Lycoming Valley Middle School
Don Enigk Lycoming Valley Middle School
Kevin Mumbauer Roosevelt Middle School
Greg Kinley Curtin Middle School
Funds for these activities have been included in the FY05 budget.
8.6* Approve the following middle school language arts teachers for up to ten days each of summer curriculum development activities. They will be paid at the substitute teacher daily rate.
Barbara Cioffi Lycoming Valley Middle School
Barbara Sullivan Roosevelt Middle School
Maria Weaver Roosevelt Middle School
Kris Datres Curtin Middle School
Funds for these activities have been included in the FY05 budget.
8.7* Approve Beth Fausnaught and Chris Mackenzie for up to 5 hours each at the curriculum writing rate to test students new to WASD who may require ESL instruction. Testing will occur over the summer months on non-school time.
8.8* Approve a workstation agreement with Scientific Learning for the implementation of Fast ForWord Program at Jackson Elementary School, July 5, 2004-July 5, 2005, at the cost of $18,435. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.9* Adopt and purchase of Conceptual Physics, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. for students enrolled in the Concepts of Physics classes at Williamsport Area High School. This text has a copyright date of 2002 and is one of the leading applied physics textbooks in use today and will replace outdated and worn textbooks. The text was selected by a committee that included high school physics teachers. The distributor agreed to provide a full array of supporting materials, including teacher editions of the textbook, student and teacher problem sets, transparencies, and much more at no charge.
The approximate cost for the purchase of 100 student texts @ $59.97 each is $8,000 and is budgeted in string number 10-1100-642-000-30-850-180-027-0000.
8.10* Approve Spitz, Inc. to inspect, clean, repair or replace worn parts and recalibrate the high school planetarium on August 18, 19 and 20, 2004. This service, last performed in 2002, is scheduled to occur every two years.
The costs for time, travel and materials are estimated at $3,500 (not including replacement parts or unexpected repairs) and are budgeted in string 10-1100-432-000-30-850-180-027-0000 (FY05).
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.11* Approve Stanley Griggs, Science teacher at Williamsport Area High School, to assist a technician from Spitz, Inc. to inspect, align and make routine adjustments to the high school planetarium. This biannual maintenance routine has been scheduled to occur on August 18, 19 and 20, 2004. As in the past, the teacher would work up to three days at a rate of $90 per day.
Total cost is estimated at $270 and is budgeted in string 10-1100-432-000-30-850-180-027-0000 (FY05).
8.12* Approve summer curriculum writing not to exceed four days for Stacey Saxon, WAHS Science teacher, at the approved rate of $90 per day. She will be revising the Science, Technology, Society (STS) course at WAHS. String number 10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-0000
8.13* Approve summer curriculum writing not to exceed four (4) days for Bernard Meyer, WAHS Science teacher, at the approved rate of $90 per day. He will be developing a Biology 2 course of study. String number 10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-0000
8.14* Approve the purchase of Civics: Government and Economics in Action 2005 ed., published by Prentice Hall and selected by the Social Studies Textbook Committee, for use in the 10th grade Government and Economics class. The purchase involves 475 textbooks at $56.97 each for a cost of $27,060.50. The purchase is budgeted under string 10-1100-648-000-20-650-190-029-0000.
8.15* Tammy Tunneson, an autistic support teacher, to provide consultation to the elementary autistic support class at a rate of $274.00 per day for two days during the 2004 summer. Ms. Tunneson will assist the staff at Cochran Elementary. Her fee will be paid out of ACCESS funds.
8.16* Approve the following individuals for up to two days of curriculum development work during the Summer of 2004. Compensation is at the rate of $90 per day and is funded through Title II.
Kindergarten Curriculum Development
Lynn Shade Linda Wheeland Mary Doersam Julie Welliver Pam Nolan Barb McNerney
Terri Campana Mary Lou Hartsock Michelle Dixon
Mathematics Curriculum Development
Renee Bower Louise Nicholson Linda Desmond
Cathy Hanner Laura Schmack Cathy Burger
Kim Springman Sherri Buckwalter Kim Cassidy
Sue Maeulen Rhonda Sue Swisher Gary Michaels
Barbara Neuhard Julie Chilson Mary Jackson
Heather Plocinski Lisa Swoyer Lisa Yingling
John Killian Amy Twist Trevor Enderle
Denay Gair David Bross
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.16* Approve the following individuals for up to two days of curriculum development work during the Summer of 2004. Compensation is at the rate of $90 per day and is funded through Title II
cont’d:
Health Curriculum Development
Rickie Walker Debbie Anderson Marcy Garrison
Rhonda Getgen Cathy Burger Lynette Thompson
Karen Kulp Charisse Sick Barb Neuhard
Gail Maurer Debbie Goff Georgia Grove
Kristiann McQuown Kay Gibson Carol Kinney
Lisa Yingling
Language Arts Curriculum Development
Gary Michaels Julie Bittner Mary Margaret Jacobs
Paula Neyhart Julie Campbell Louise Campana
Therese Molesky Linda Radocaj Lisa Yingling
John Killian Elaine Eck James Runnels
Gloria Greevy George Kulp Brenda Pennella
Gabe Campana
Science Curriculum Development
Betty Hill James Runnels George Kulp
Brenda Pennella Carol Kinney David Bross
Dawn Gorsline Linda Radocaj Seth Moser
Tricia Bower
8.17* Approve CPR recertification for the health services staff during August 2004. The cost is $18.50 per person for 18 people and will be done through the American Red Cross. Cost is budgeted in string #10-2410-329-000-00-000-000-009-0000.
8.18* Approve two music teachers, Michelle Hinkal and Anna Radspinner, to write the WAHS Comprehensive Guitar Course curriculum for up to 3 days. The work will be completed at the Williamsport Area High School on June 8, 9, & 10, 2004 on non-school time at the current substitute rate of $90 per teacher per day. The approximate cost for the work will be $540 and is budgeted in account number 10 2260 131 000 00 050 000 007 0000.
8.19* Approve Chad Peeling, Reptiland, to give a presentation on reptiles to the Title I Curtin Extended Year Program on July 13, 2004. Mr. Peeling will be bringing along some animals that will tie into Curtin's Dinosaur/Reptile theme. The cost is $350 and is budgeted under Title I.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.20* Approve the adoption of an integrated middle school science program with the intent to purchase program materials over a three-year period. Implementation would begin for grade 6 during 2004-2005 with grade 7 being phased in during 2005-2006 and grade 8 during 2006-2007. The program, McDougal-Littell Integrated Science Modules (c) 2005, is a fifteen book program (five books for each module of Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science) that has been designed to provide students with annual experiences in each of the three main branches of science.
Grade 6 includes five textbook titles priced at $14.07 each. Per pupil cost for grade 6 textbook implementation is currently $70.35. Grade 6 textbooks include the following five titles:
Earth's Surface
Matter and Energy
Waves, Sound, and Light
Ecology
Space Science
Grade 7 includes the following five textbook titles that are currently priced at $14.07 each:
Earth's Atmosphere
Diversity of Living Things
Human Biology
Motion and Forces
Electricity and Magnetism
Grade 8 includes the following five textbook titles that are currently priced at $14.07 each:
Earth's Waters
Changing Earth
Life Over Time
Chemical Interactions
Cells and Heredity
Additionally, McDougal-Littell will provide the opportunity for the Lycoming Valley Middle School to pilot a grade 7 module, Diversity of Living Things, at no charge.
This middle school integrated science program, which correlates to both national and state standards, provides opportunities for differentiated instruction and assessment, as well as technology integration and has been recommended for Board consideration by a broad based committee of our middle school science teachers. Funds for the 2004-2005 implementation of the grade six program have been budgeted in the FY 05 budget under string #10-1100-642-000-20-000-000-016-0000.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS - Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Robert B. Turner, full-time instructional support aide at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2003-2004 school year (June 4, 2004).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Robert B. Turner from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 7 years of dedicated service to our school system as a instructional support aide. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Donna C. Mills, full-time Administrative Support I in the Tax Office, for the purpose of retirement, effective August 1, 2004.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Donna C. Mills from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 11 years of dedicated service to our school system as administrative support. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
A. Glenn A. Springer, full-time Technology Education teacher at Curtin and Lycoming Valley Middle Schools, for a sabbatical leave effective for the 2004-2005 school year (tentative dates of August 26, 2004, through June 10, 2005). Documentation is on file in the Human Resources Office.
Mr. Springer has been a teacher in the District since September 2, 1975, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION Laura E. Wade, 831 Teaberry Lane, State College, as Department Chair for Social Studies, starting date August 16, 2004, at a salary of $67,037 and benefits as determined by the Act 93 Compensation Plan, effective July 1, 2003. Ms. Wade will be eligible for the transfer of up to 90 sick days from her current employer. Ms. Wade holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Penn State University and is currently working on her doctorate through Penn State University (replacing William McQuown, retiring in June, 2004). Ms. Wade will be eligible for credit subsidy reimbursement as provided under the Act 93 Plan effective June 15, 2004.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. Kevin D. Henry, 510 Brown St., Selinsgrove, as a professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), to teach Music (Instructional Band) at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 7, Bachelor’s, $45,900, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mr. Henry holds a bachelor’s degree from New England Conservatory of Music and is certified in Music (replacing Kathy Tonkins, resigned). Mr. Henry will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
C. Jacquelyn C. Wismer, 405 Berry St., Jackson, TN 38301, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004) as a Title I Reading Specialist at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 4, master’s, $44,250, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Wismer holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Leo University and and a master’s degree from University of South Florida and is certified in Elementary and Reading Specialist (replacing Michelle McClain, transferred to kindergarten position). Ms. Wismer will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
D. The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 14, 2004, through July 23, 2004 (no classes on July 5, 2004), at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($23.91 or contract rate):
Leslie L. Whitehill Physical Education
Jason F. Adams Physical Education
Jeanne Yaggi English 9 Basic
David G. Harris English 10 Basic
Meghan M. Boyles English 11 Basic
Janet Wright** English 12 Basic
Stacy L. Burne S.A.T. English Preparation
Robert J. Buck Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (9th )
Kevin P. McDonnell Government & Economics (Basic & H*) (10th)
R. Craig Niklaus/James H. Burget American History (Basic & H*) (11 th)
Susan E. Earl Modern World History (Basic & H*) (12th)
Terry M. Confair Alegebra I/Plane Geometry
William O. Olsen Alegbra II
Jason P. Drapeau S.A.T. Mathematics Preparation
John A. Mazzante Spanish I
* Honors
** Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E. The following employees to provide services indicated as needed for the summer school program at the high school at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated, effective June 14, 2004:
Thomas E. Fink
Audio-Visual Coordinator REMOVED BY ADMIN.
Cathy R. Baker Security Officer
Terry L. Carpenter Library Technician
Kimberly I. Matthews Computer Technician
Ann M. Kahler Summer School Program Coordinator
($23.91 or contract rate)
F. The following persons as the Accelerated Reader (AR) and STAR Coordinators at Jackson Elementary School, for up to 30 hours per position during the summer 2004, at the aide rate (total cost of the two positions not to exceed $791.00), funded through Title I:
Betty A. Nicholas P.O. Box 47, Linden
Diane M. Rupert 287 Youngs Rd., Linden
G. The following General Food Service Workers for the WASD Elementary Title I Summer School Program (funded by Title I) for up to 2 hours per day for food preparation at the hourly rate of $9.59 per hour or contract rate, effective July 12, 2004, through August 6, 2004:
Athena G. Leathers 2212 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport
Jacquelyn A. Feig 4045 Pleasant Valley Rd., Cogan Station
H. The following as substitute Food Service Workers for the WASD Elementary Title I Summer School Program for up to 2 hours per day at the hourly rate of $9.59 per hour or contract rate, effective July 12, 2004, through August 6, 2004:
Gail S. Myers 1961 Walters Rd., Montoursville
I. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 27, 2004:
Virginia L. Best 245 Quenshukeny Rd., Linden
Patty A. McClain 141 Woodland Drive, South Williamsport
Heidi E. Walters 31 Terrace Lane, Williamsport
J. 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:
Gloria J. Clegg 1743 Millwood Lane, Montoursville
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K. 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:
Robert B. Turner 180 Riverview Drive, Williamsport
LaVonne J. Young 569 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Williamsport
L. Patrice M. Laurence, 115 Old Short Hills Rd., Apt. 329, West Orange, NJ (149 Center Street, Milton, PA 17847), as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), to teach guided reading at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, Bachelor’s $37,900. Ms. Laurence holds a bachelor’s degree from Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, PA) and is certified in elementary education (replacing Ami McChesney transferred). Ms. Laurence will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
M. Erin F. Winter, 1600 Sycamore Road, Apt 6, Montoursville, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), to teach first grade at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, Bachelor’s $37,900. Ms. Winter holds a bachelor’s degree from Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA and is certified in elementary education and mental and/or physical handicapped (replacing Nancy Hiscock, transferred). Ms. Winter will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
N. Michelle L. Bennett, 179 Cohick Road, Williamsport, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004) to teach kindergarten at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, Bachelor’s $37,900. Ms. Bennett holds a bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in elementary education (replacing Mary Doersam, transferred). Ms. Bennett will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
O. Joy L. White, 1412 Florence St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee,
effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004) to teach guided reading at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, Bachelor’s $37,900. Ms. White holds a bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College and is certified in elementary education (replacing Kathy Pisakowski, transferred). Ms. White will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
P. Ann L. Potter, 1204 Nicely Avenue, Montoursville, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004) to teach guided reading at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, Master’s $40,900. Ms. Potter holds bachelor’s degrees from Penn State University and Illinois/Iowa Universities and Master’s degrees from Purdue University and Bloomsburg University and is certified in elementary education (replacing Carol Fischer, transferred). Ms. Potter will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
Q. Bryan S. Williams, 190 S. Main St., Wellsville, NY, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004) to teach third grade at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, Master’s $40,900. Mr. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree from Mansfield University and a master’s from Bowie State University, Maryland and is certified in elementary education (replacing Teresa Moore, transferred (replacing Jean Nolan-retiring). Mr. Williams will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
R. Michael S. Smith, 28 Helen Street, Apartment 11, Selinsgrove, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004) to teach fourth grade at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, Master’s $40,900. Mr. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and a master’s from Bloomsburg University and is certified in elementary education (replacing Trisha Bower, transferred to gifted education). Mr. Smith will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
S. Heather A. Mitch, 4336 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Brookhaven, PA, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004) to teach health and physical education at Williamsport Area High School, at a salary rate of Step 1, Bachelor’s $37,900. Ms. Mitch holds a bachelor’s degree from West Chester University, PA and is certified in health and physical education. Ms. Mitch will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
T. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Jill P. Robbins, 330 Tinsman Avenue, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), pending receipt of PDE certification in elementary education by July 20, 2004, to teach ½ time kindergarten and ½ time guided reading (one full time position) at Jackson Elementary School at a salary rate of Step 1, Bachelor’s $37,900. Ms. Robbins holds a bachelor’s degree from Keystone College, LaPlume, PA. Ms. Robbins will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term, pending receipt of PDE certification.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
U. The following nurse practitioners to assist with summer athletic examinations for the number of hours indicated at the rate of $23.91 per hour (or the contract rate) as provided in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Marlene J. Brown WAHS 20 hours
Donna Stabler WAHS 27 hours
Kim Imrisek Curtin 14 hours
V. Diane Hitzeman (in-home aide/LPN), 65 Clearview Lane, Cogan Station, to provide services for the Extended School Year (ESY) for up to 32 hours during the summer of 2004, at the rate of $13.19 per hour (or the contract rate as provided in the agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel). All funds will be provided through ACCESS.
W. Diane Masten (I.U. 17 employee), 1216 Locust Street, Williamsport to teach history up to 25 hours during the summer of 2004 (effective June 15), for a special education student, at the rate of $23.91 (or the contract rate approved between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association). All funds will be provided through ACCESS.
X. P. Nayo Brown, 605 Fourth Avenue, Williamsport to provide behavioral counseling services up to four (4) hours during the summer of 2004 (effective June 15), for a special education student, at the rate of $23.91 per hour (or the contract rate approved between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association). All funds will be provided through ACCESS.
Y. All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers as part-time employees to perform cleaning and minor maintenance service to the District’s school bus fleet during June, July and August, 2004, at the wage rate stated in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel.
Z. The following individual to teach Elementary/Special Education Title I Extended School Year (ESY) Program, effective July 12, 2004, through August 6, 2004 (up to
3 ½ hours per day), at the rate of $24.67 per hour or contract rate plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through ACCESS:
Cochran Elementary School
Samantha G. Stahl 415 Cherry Ave. Ridgway
(replace Jo-Ann Gorski)
AA. The following school dentists for the 2004-05 school year at a salary rate of $39.75 per hour for an estimated total of 35 hours in the mandated dental program:
John Czap, DDS 701 Hastings Street, S. Williamsport
Richard K. Smith, DDS 416 Pine Street, Williamsport
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Terrie A. Campana, 774 Picnic Woods Rd., Jersey Shore, from a half-time to a full-time Kindergarten teacher at the Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), at a salary rate of Step 4, Bachelor’s, $41,250, according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA), (position change approved by the Board).
B. Mary Doersam, 60 Green Pine Rd., Montgomery, from a half-time to a full-time Kindergarten teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), at a salary rate of Step 13, Master’s + 9, $64,100, according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA), (position change approved by the Board).
C. Kimberly A. Starr, 1732 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, from a general food service worker (2 hours daily) to a general food service worker (4 hours daily) at Curtin Middle School, with a base wage rate of $8.59 per hour or contract rate, effective August 27, 2004 (replacing Wendy Armes, transferred).
D. Bobbi Jo Kuhns, 2019 Heshbon St., Williamsport, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Roosevelt Middle School, with a base wage rate of $8.59 per hour or contract rate, effective August 27, 2004 (replacing Harriet Fluke, transferred).
E. William F. Rathjen, 83 Bruce Rd, Cogan Station, from Coordinator/teacher, Alternative Education School to Dean of Students, Alternative Education School, effective July 1, 2004, at a salary of $72,701 (245 day position) and benefits as determined by the Act 93 Compensation Plan, effective July 1, 2003, pending completion of all appropriate paperwork. Mr. Rathjen has initiated enrollment in a program leading to principal certification. (New position, replacing coordinator/teacher position in alternative education school).
School, at the rate of $90.00 per day for attendance at the Administrative Retreat on
June 10, 2004.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Shultz to approve the following items related to professional development and student/community activities:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
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.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Seventy-two (72) Title I summer reading program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Harrisburg Museum of Natural History during July 2004. District transportation is requested and will be paid from the Title I budget.
B. Seventy-two (72) Title I summer reading program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during July 2004.
District transportation is requested and will be paid from the Title I budget.
C. Seventy-two (72) Title I summer reading program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Bald Eagle State Park during July 2004.
District transportation is requested and will be paid from the Title I budget.
D. Eighty-seven (87) Title I summer program students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland during July 2004.
District transportation is requested and will be paid from the Title I budget.
E. Sixty-two (62) Title I summer program students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland during July 2004.
District transportation is requested and will be paid from the Title I budget.
F. Fifty-one (51) Title I summer program students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland during July 2004.
District transportation is requested and will be paid from the Title I budget.
G. Sixty-eight (68) Title I summer program students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland during July 2004.
District transportation is requested and will be paid from the Title I budget
11.2 Approve the filing of an application for participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Markle to approve the following items related to bids/contracts:
12.1* Approve an agreement with JRL Enterprises, Inc. to purchase one I CAN Learn classroom at an estimated price of $200,000. The purchase will be made in two equal installments (July 30, 2004 and July 30, 2005) and will be paid out of EETT grant funds and Title I funds.
12.2* Approve the BLaST IU 17 contract in the amount of $458,103.04 for the 2004-05 school year. This amount represents costs for services needed to provide a free, appropriate public education to special education students as well as services for general education students. The special education portion of the contract will be paid out of IDEA funds and the general education portion (Concern and Lasaquik) will be paid out of general fund and psychology services out of ACCESS.
12.3* Approve a contract with Shikellamy School District to provide Reading Recovery Training to three Shikellamy teachers at the Williamsport Reading Recovery Training Site (Stevens) during the 2004-05 school year. Williamsport will receive a fee of $5,800 per teacher for each teacher trained in Reading Recovery.
12.4* Authorize the purchase of fluid milk and milk products. Schneider Valley Farms Dairy was selected because the price for plastic containers is the same as paper containers. Dairy council studies have shown that children consume more milk if they can see the level of the milk in the ½ pint container and the container is more appealing.
Source of Funds: Food Service Fund
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Schneider Valley Farms Dairy
1860 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
12.5* Approve a contract with John A. Pellegrino, D.O., 180 Choate Circle, Montoursville, as school physician for the 2004-2005 school year at the rate of $19,000 per year. This reflects a $1,000 increase over the previous year and is related to increased services to the athletic department.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Markle to approve the following tax summaries.
The motion carried.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Williams stated that she was very impressed with Mr. Wright’s invocation and she requested that he provide her with a copy.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that Allyson Wilgar-Jones passed away. She has a son and daughter at the high school. Her and her husband Michael are a long time community family. He extended condolences to her family and friends.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced that the Board met in executive session prior to this evenings meeting to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive legal advice from an attorney.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz and carried, the meeting adjourned at
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary