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, July 13, 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: Karen V. Harris, David A. Huffman, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams.
ABSENT: Susan A. Mahaffey, James E. Temple, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
INVOCATION – Mrs. Karen Harris provided the invocation and read the fourth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the minutes from the regular meetings of April 6 and 20, May 4 and 18 and June 1 and 15, 2004 and the special meetings of April 30, May 10 and 25 and June 22, 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 Cheryl Appleton of Shop Vac Corporation for being an outstanding contributor to the District’s existing programs and initiatives.
President Stone thanked Cheryl for her service and read the following letter from Tom
Zimmerman:
Cheryl Appleton has been a member of the Employment Steering Committee since 1994. Cheryl’s contributions to the Williamsport Area School District are both subtle and substantial. A person of great resolve and relentless attention to detail, Cheryl has made countless recommendations to the Committee and the Director of Human Resources concerning job announcements, candidate recruitment, hiring and employment practices, personnel policies, grievance procedures and compliance with governmental regulations, all of which have benefited both directly and indirectly many individuals whom Cheryl has never met. She has assisted the District by ensuring that our policies and procedures achieve worthy goals and resolve troublesome issues consistent with our intent to hire the right people for the appropriate positions and treat them fairly. On more that one occasion, the Committee abandoned a proposed policy change or procedural implementation because Cheryl helped us realize that either the proposal was unnecessary or it would not achieve the stated goal.
In every spirit of the word, Cheryl has been a true “partner” to our District, unselfishly sharing her time and her expertise to help us strengthen our “internal” environment and better serve our
students and our community. Cheryl is most deserving of this evening’s recognition for her contributions to the Williamsport Area School District.
B. Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into the Youth Leadership Lycoming Class of 2005:
Madina Ali – Junior
Nicole Pish – Sophomore
Nadia Tuffaha – Sophomore
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. 2003-04 Second Semester Elementary and Secondary Class Size Reports
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Construction Projects
A. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve a contract with Robert L. Winder, Wheatland Avenue, Williamsport, to provide Owner’s Representative Services to the District during the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary and Lycoming Valley Middle School construction projects.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
B. Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to amend the June 22, 2004 agenda item to authorize the execution of all construction contracts prior to PlanCon Part F approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
C. Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to award a contract to John Impt of Troy for roof replacement/repairs at the Woodward Township School at the base bid of $193,592 and approve alternate G-2 to replace the existing fascia at a cost of $4,000 for a total bid of $197,592. John Impt was the low bid of four bidders. This contract is awarded pending review by the architect, review by the solicitor, execution of contract and surety, and PDE approval of the non-reimbursable construction project.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
D. Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to award a contract to the Robert Feaster Corporation of Northumberland for moisture abatement at the Cochran Elementary School at the base bid of $159,980. Feaster Corporation was the only bid received. This contract is awarded pending review by the architect, review by the solicitor, execution of contract and surety, and PDE approval of the non-reimbursable construction project.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of April, 2004
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.1 Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following financial reports cont’d:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of May, 2004
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,869,065.32
General Fund – Restricted 252,098.85
Athletics and Extra Curricular 23,928.22
Food Service Fund 49,288.40
Data Processing Fund 10,259.69
Maintenance Fund 31,664.25
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 35,065.90
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL $3,271,370.63
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 07/13/04 in the amount of $335,773.03, 07/13/04A in the amount of $125,601.85,
07/13/04B in the amount of $172,606.99, 07/13/04C in the amount of $466.15, 07/13/04D in the amount of $550.00, 07/13/04E in the amount of $364,663.00, 07/13/04F in the amount of $258,281.27, 07/13/04G in the amount of $10,400.25 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 07/13/04, 07/13/04A, 07/13/04B, 07/13/04C, 07/13/04D, 07/13/04E, 07/13/04F and 07/13/04G.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Adopt and purchase of Algebra 1, published by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, for students in Algebra 1 at WAHS. The text has a copyright of 2005, costs $54.99 each, and will replace older, worn textbooks. The text was selected by a committee consisting of the mathematics department chair and four WAHS math teachers.
8.2* Approve Michelle Dixon and Wendy Kelsey to provide three days of Early Literacy staff development to new Kindergarten and Grande 1 teachers on August 17, 18 and 19 and to provide up to three days to prepare for the training. The rate of compensation will be $90 per day plus appropriate fringe benefits and is funded through Title II.
8.3* Approve Sarah Jane DeHaas, PhD, a special education professor at Juniata College, to present a workshop about classroom adaptations for New Teacher Induction on Monday August 23, 2004. The cost will be $1,000 and is budgeted in account number 10-2271-323-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.4 Approve the contents for the 2004-05 Jackson Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook.
8.5* Approve middle school music teachers: Marissa Hickey, Robert Hickey, Doug Gordon, Charlie Masters, and Maureen Richards, to complete revision of the Middle School Choral Curriculum and Classroom Music Curriculum. The work will be completed at Lycoming Valley Middle School on July 20, 21, and/or 22, 2004 on non-school time at a rate of $90 per day and is budgeted in account number 10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-0000.
8.6* Approve data consultant, Shula Nedley, to provide PVAAS training for all principals and appropriate curriculum administrators on September 28 and 29, 2004. The cost will be $1,000 per day plus expenses and is budgeted in Title V funds.
8.7* Approve Jim Nolan, a Penn State University professor, as a consultant to the Differentiated Supervision Committee. Dr. Nolan, with the help of graduate students, will conduct a case study of our efforts to move toward differentiated supervision. The reduced consultant cost for participating in the study would be $200 per district meeting plus mileage. There would be up to 10 monthly committee meetings scheduled during the 2004-05 school year. Approximate total cost would be $2,400 budgeted in account number 10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.8* Approve Jim Nolan, a Penn State University professor, as a consultant for a Clinical Supervision Pilot Project. Dr. Nolan is an expert in the field of clinical supervision. Dr. Nolan will provide training and support for a small group of volunteer administrators and teachers. Training will be scheduled for September 20, 21 and 22, 2004 as well as October 12 and 13, 2004. Follow-up training will also be scheduled for half-days in January and April. The cost will be $2,000 plus mileage and is budgeted in account number 10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.9* Accept a $3,000 grant from PaTTan's Lancaster Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 for the WASD special education department to purchase reading and writing probes to determine student progress so that teachers ultimately may make instructional decisions based on collected data. This grant is awarded for the District's participation in Progress Monitoring training that was conducted throughout the 2003-04 school year.
8.10 Approve Annual Report of the Elementary Libraries
8.11* Approve membership in BlendedSchools, at $11,843. BlendedSchools is a consortium of school districts offering members on-line curriculum and distance learning opportunities. Membership will allow 200 users from the District to access the on-line curricula and this access will be used in several District programs. This cost is anticipated in Student Services budget.
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:
(Mrs. Harris abstained from 9.3I)
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Thomas B. (Tim) Bishop, full-time instructional support aide (Vocational Aide) at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective August 25, 2004.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Thomas B. Bishop from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 25 years of dedicated service to our school system as an aide. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Charles C. Masters, full-time classroom music teacher at Curtin Middle School, for other employment, effective August 20, 2004.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
C. Dale A. Orris, full-time music (instrumental band) teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for other employment, effective August 20, 2004.
D. Debora Kay Lee, full-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for personal reasons, effective July 7, 2004.
E. Lisa C. Swoyer, resigning from teaching position for the elementary Title I Extended Year Program for the summer program ONLY (program is effective July 12, 2004, through August 6, 2004).
F. Kathryn M. Marcello, resigning from teaching position for the elementary Title I Extended Year Program for the summer program ONLY (program is effective July 12, 2004, through August 6, 2004).
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Karen M. Moser, Secondary Special Education Coordinator for the District, for an unpaid medical leave, effective August 19, 2004, through the end of the first semester of the 2004-2005 school term (tentative return date of January 24, 2005).
Ms. Moser will use her personal days for August 16-18, 2004, and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on August 19, 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.
B. Susan E. McGehean, special education (learning support) teacher at the high school, leave of absence effective August 26, 2004, through the first semester of the 2004-2005 school term (tentative return date of January 24, 2005).
C. Linda M. Williams, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective September 13, 2004, through September 17, 2004.
D. Marcia L. McCann, part-time Title I Reading Specialist for the District, for an unpaid child rearing leave, effective August 26, 2004, through the end of the first semester of the 2004-05 school term (tentative return date of January 24, 2005).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Susan E. McGehean, 936 W. Third St., Williamsport, as Secondary Special Education Coordinator, effective August 16, 2004, through the remainder of the first semester of the 2004-2005 school term (205 day schedule prorated). Mrs. McGehean will be paid at the rate of $317.05 per day and will be eligible for benefits as provided under the Act 93 Compensation Plan. (Mrs. McGehean will serve in this position during Mrs. Moser's absence.)
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. Patricia H. Alexander, 380 Irwin St., Lock Haven, as a professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), to teach special education for the Alternative Education Program, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,900 (+ $200), pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Alexander holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped and Early Childhood (replacing Steve Dewar, retired; position reassigned to Alternative Education Program). Ms. Alexander will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
C. Natalie Best Grimes, 1 Chule Trail, P.O. Box 448, McClure 17841, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), to teach classroom music at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,900. Mrs. Grimes holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Music (replacing Charlie Masters, resigned). Mrs. Grimes will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
D. Jessica C. Waldman, 2007 Misner Rd., Williamsport, as a ½ time temporary professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), to teach special education at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,900, prorated, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Waldman holds a bachelor's degree from Clarion University of PA and is certified in Special Education N-12 and Elementary K-6 (replacing Pat Cioffi, transferred to full time). Ms. Waldman will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
E. Heather M. Vogt, 709 Chestnut Street, Montoursville, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004) through the end of the first semester of the 2004-2005 school term (tentative ending date of January 21, 2005), unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $37,900 (+ $200), pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Buffington holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Special Education N-12 and Elementary K-6 (replacing Susan McGehean, transferred to an administrative position for the first semester). Ms. Vogt 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:
F. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2004-05 school year at the salary rate of $24.67 per hour or contract rate, for the actual number of hours worked. Appoint all full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to service as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked.
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Martha R. Callahan Teacher
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Carol L. McMurray Teacher
Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator
Adult Basic Education Program
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher
Angela M. Steele Substitute Teacher
Adult Basic Education - Lycoming County Prison Program
Elizabeth J. Seagraves Teacher
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
General Education Development Program
James H. Burget Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Teacher
Jessica J. Long Teacher
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Susan E. Murphy Teacher
Janet M. Linderman Teacher
Jeanne Yaggi Teacher
Joanne M. Thomas Substitute Teacher
Restricted General Fund
Family Literacy Program
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
Unrestricted General Fund
Patricia M. Nicholson
Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Janet M. Linderman
Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Susan E. Murphy
Independent Study Co-Supervisor
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F.
The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the
2004-05 cont’d:
Extra-Curricular Employment Agreement
Under the provisions of Pennsylvania Act 2002-234, please approve the
extra-curricular employment agreement for the following individuals to work in
the Adult Education Program for the 2004-2005 program year at a salary orate of
$24.67 per hour:
George E. Cook
Teacher - GED Program
Alfred L. Poff
Substitute Teacher - GED Program
Anthony J. Delisi
Supervisor/Coordinator for all of the programs listed above under Restricted
General Fund and as the Coordinator of Adult Education under Unrestricted
General Fund
G.
The following General Food Service Workers for the WASD Elementary Title I
Summer School Program (funded by Title I) for up to two (2) hours per day at
the hourly rate as indicated, effective July 12, 2004, through August 6, 2004:
Cochran
Hourly Rate
Mary K. Dulaney
P.O. Box 83, Linden $10.39
Susan K. North
1996 Misner Rd., Williamsport $ 9.89
Nancy M. Beamer
922 Cherry St., Williamsport $ 9.39
Jackson
Virginia M. Bartron
1906 West Third St., Williamsport $10.39
Barbara L. Rearick
173 Harvest Moon Park, Linden $ 9.89
Kathy M. Shirey
503 Eden St., Jersey Shore $10.39
Wala S. Tillman
1740 Memorial Ave., Williamsport $ 9.39
Curtin
Suzanne J. Boatman
2015 Yale Ave., Williamsport $ 9.89
Mary A. Kimble
2011 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport $ 9.39
Roosevelt
Lois A. Welch
2252 West Third St., Williamsport $10.39
Lorrine A. Rotha
835 Rt. 973 East, Cogan Station $10.39
Substitutes
Virginia L. Zeigler
1207 Vine Ave., Williamsport $10.39
H.
All full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to serve as
substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed above, for the actual
number of hours worked.
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2004-2005
school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2002-2007 agreement by
and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District and the Williamsport Education Association (pending completion of all
appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Football
Head Coach:
Timothy T. Thompson (5) $7,144
Varsity Assistants:
William O. Olsen (5) $3,572
Christopher Eiswerth (5) * $3,572
Randy Boone (5) * $3,572
Junior Varsity Assistants:
Anthony D. Segraves (5) $2,764
Stephen Saratowski (5) $3,215
TBA
Ninth Grade Coaches: Robert T. Lundy (4)
$2,858
William Kirkland, Sr. (1) $2,457
Volunteer:
David Columbine ---
Kirk Coates ---
Boys Soccer
Head Coach:
Christian A. Lovecchio (5) $3,572
Assistant Coach:
Andrew K. Zimmerman (5) $1,786
Brett K. Hofstrom (2) $1,536
Volunteer: Tony (AC) Vellum ---
Girls Soccer
Head Coach:
Marc Lovecchio (5) $3,572
Assistant Coach:
Mindy L. Hyde (4) $1,679
Aron D. Haefner (2) $1,536
Volunteer:
Victor Engel ---
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Head Coach:
Philip D. Meanor (5) $2,858
Assistant Coach:
Dana J. Schenck-Welshans (3) $1,343
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2004-2005
school year cont’d: (Mrs. Harris abstained)
Williamsport Area High School
Golf
Head Coach:
Michael J. Allegrucci III (5) $2,143
Girls Tennis
Head Coach:
John F. Dorner (5) $2,143
Assistant:
Eric C. Frey (5) $1,072
Cheerleading
Coach:
TBA
Coach: Stephanie L. Wahl (5)
$2,143
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
VACANT
Assistant: Matthew J. Foote (1) $1,843
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Miranda L. Regan (5) $1,250
Assistant:
Jeanne M. Barnes (4) $1,007
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
by Administration
Assistant: Andrew H. Bennett (2)
$ 921
Softball
Lead Assistant: Jeffrey S. Wagner (5)
$1,250 Assistant:
Roger A. Harris (5) $1,072
Volunteer:
William Bannon ---
Roosevelt Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
Randall G. Laird (5) $2,500
Assistant:
Larry L. Smith (2) $1,843
Assistant:
Matthew D. Hartman (1) $1.843
Softball
Lead Assistant:
TBA
Assistant: TBA
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
J.
The following winter sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2004-2005
school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2002-2007 agreement by
and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District and the Williams-port Education Association (pending completion of all
appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Boys Basketball
Head Coach:
Allen V. Taylor (5) $7,144
Varsity Assistants:
Ronnie E. Diemer (5) $3,572
DeMarr S. Wright (5) $3,572
Ninth Grade Coaches:
Dion M. Young (5) $2,858
John S. Powell (5) $2,858
Girls Basketball
Head Coach:
Brian K. Stugart (5) $7,144
Assistant Coaches:
Michael B. Lundy, Jr. (5) $2,381
Elizabeth A. Rager (5) $2,381
Tim M. Tyson (5) $2,381
Wrestling
Head Coach:
John F. Eck $7,144
Assistant Coach:
Jason F. Adams $3,572
VACANT
Ninth Grade Coach: Marco D. Newman (5) $2,858
Lead Assistant Coaches:
James J. Johnston II (1) $2,150
Frank A. Noviello (2) $2,150
VACANT
Elementary Coaches: Robert Hill ---
(Volunteers) Keith Segraves ---
Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Head Coach:
William D. Keiser (5) $2,500
Assistant Coaches:
Russell C. Bernstein (5) $1,250
VACANT
Diving: Kevin P. Sullivan $1,250
Curtin Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
James E. Wilkerson (5) $2,500
Assistant Coach
Anthony S. Heath (5) $2,143
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
J.
The following winter sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2004-2005
school cont’d:
Roosevelt Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Richard A. Twine (5) $2,500
Assistant Coach:
Kevin A. Pletz (5) $2,143
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Eugene F. Ramin (5) $2,500
Assistant Coach:
John M. Dick (5) $2,143
K.
The following spring sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2004-2005
school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2002-2007 agreement by
and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District and the Williams-port Education Association (pending completion of all
appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Baseball
Head Coach:
G. Scott Grove (5) $3,572
Varsity Assistants:
David T. Howe (5) $1,786
TBA
Volunteer David R. Heller
---
Softball
Head Coach:
Robert G. Loudenslager $3,572
Varsity Assistants:
TBA
Co - Jeffery S. Wagner $ 893
Co - Miranda L. Regan $ 893
Boys Tennis
Head Coach:
Michael C. Hoban $2,143
Girls Track
Head Coach:
Lisa M. Godin (5) $4,286
Varsity Assistants:
Dana J. Schenck-Welshans (4) $2,143
VACANT
Boys Track & Field
Head Coach: Samuel E. Belle
$4,286
Robert S. Kraynak $2,143
William O. Olsen $2,143
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K.
The following spring sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2004-2005
school cont’d:
Roosevelt Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant:
Michael B. Lundy, Jr. $2,500
MS Assistant
Tim M. Tyson $2,143
Track & Field
Boys Coach
Randall G. Laird (5) $1,500
Girls Coach
VACANT
Curtin Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant Elizabeth A. Rager (5)
$2,500 MS Assistant
Dana E. Derr (4) $2,015
Track & Field
Boys Coach
Matthew L. Johnson (5) $1,500
Girls Coach
Amy Hopkins Bolt (4) $1,208
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant
Ronald E. Sahm (5) $2,500 MS Assistant
John M. Dick (5) $2,143
Track & Field
Boys Coach
R. Scott Matthews (5) $1,500
Girls Coach
Marilyn J. Burget (1) $1,106
L.
The following person(s) for temporary part-time warehouse positions, effective
during July and August 2004, for up to 8 hours per day or as needed, at the
rates below:
Ralph J. Roy
$10.74 or contract rate per hour
2765 Daugherty's Run Rd., Linden
effective 07/01/04 (rate based upon seniority)
M.
The following substitute teachers, subject to assignment by the Superintendent
of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy,
and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Teresa A. Ardary
23 Westbury Place, Williamsport
Jennifer L. Conklin
1217 W. Central Ave., South Williamsport
John F. Clark, Jr.
601 E. Mountain Ave., South Williamsport
Becky D. Donnell
100 West Hills Dr., Williamsport
James E. Donnell
100 West Hills Dr., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
N.
The following substitute administrative support/aides, subject to assignment by
the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board
policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Lynette M. Aunkst
1700 Jobs Run Rd., Jersey Shore
Jodi L. Geary
51 Keyser Circle, Williamsport
O.
Betty A. Sholder, 1400 E. New Rd., Linden, as substitute Production
Manager/Delivery Person for the WASD Elementary Title I Summer School Program,
up to 4 hours per day during the period of July 9, 2004 to August 6, 2004, at
the rate of $13.04 per hour or contract rate.
P.
Judith J. Bower, 75 Maple Ave., Williamsport, as a substitute teacher for the
Title I Extended Year Program at Roosevelt Middle School, effective July 12,
2004, through August 6, 2004 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate of
$24.67 per hour or contract rate plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded
through Title I.
Q.
The following persons to teach Elementary/Special Education Title I Extended
School Year (ESY) Program, effective July 12, 2004, through August 6, 2004 (up
to 3½ hours per day), at the rate of $24.67 per hour or contract rate plus
appropriate benefits. All costs funded through ACCESS:
Cochran Elementary
Betsy G. Yost
1347 Rose Valley Rd., Cogan Station
(replacing Danielle Mogush)
R.
Consider approving the following WASD staff to provide professional development
for the Title I Extended Year Program at the rate of $90 per day plus
appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under General Funds and Title I:
Title I Roosevelt Program prior to the start of the program, July 12, 2004
:
Randall G. Laird (2 additional days)
997 Railroad St., Jersey Shore
Ronald E. Sahm (1 additional day)
431 Percy St., South Williamsport
Maria B. Weaver (1 additional day) 1029 Rural Ave., Williamsport
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
The following position changes:
A.
Patricia A. Cioffi, 1143 Avalon Parkway, Williamsport, from a half-time to a
full-time special education teacher at the high 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 (+ $200), according to the terms of the
collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport
Education Association (WEA), (replacing Jerry Berfield, retired).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
B.
Chris A. Metzger, 45 Kiess Hill Rd., Linden, from a school bus driver to a
full-time general maintenance worker for the District, 250 days, 8 hours per
day, with a base wage rate of $30,580, prorated ($15.29 per hour), effective
July 12, 2004 (replacing Jerry DeRemer, transferred).
9.5 REVISIONS
A.
Jodi O. Harris, 812 Goshen Rd., Apt. E9, West Chester, PA 19380, as Director
of Educational Data Analysis, starting date August 2, 2004, at a salary of
$72,382, prorated and benefits as determined by the Act 93 Compensation Plan,
effective
July 1, 2003 (new position approved by the Board; funded through Title I/Title
V (not IDEA as originally approved on June 22 Addendum).
9.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Approve a contract with Hartz Consulting Group, Inc., 420 Fort Duquesne
Boulevard, One Gateway Center, Suite 1725, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1438, to
provide benefits consulting services to the Williamsport Area School District
during the 2004-2005 school year, effective July 1, 2004, at an annual fee of
$20,000 (payable in two installments, July 2004, and January 2005).
B.
Approve a contract with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) and
Highmark Blue Shield to provide Health Care benefits to eligible employees of
the Williamsport Area School District under an Administrative Services Only
(ASO) Proposal, effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Administrators
and teachers will be covered under the ACCESS Care II program at $12.63 per
month per employee plus prescription services through Express Scripts
(administrators have an option to consider HMO at $44.14 per month per
employee, provided they pay the difference in deposits) and support staff will
be under the traditional plan at $10.63 per month per employee (Cross) and
$18.90 per employee (Major Medical) (with an option to consider HMO, provided
they pay the difference in deposits). All programs will be paid on a monthly
paid billing basis to NEPA and High Mark Blue Shield (administrative fee of
27.5% of claims) respectively.
C.
Authorize payment of $15.38 (billing premium) per individual per month
(composite rate) to Highmark Life & Casualty Group, 5th
Avenue Place, Suite P6402, 120 5th
Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, to provide specific Stop/Loss insurance on an
aggregated specific basis with a specific deductible level of $200,000 per
claimant. Highmark L&C would be responsible for claims in excess of
$200,000 up to $2,000,000 per claimant. Should the District experience a
claim, Highmark L&C would require the District to satisfy an aggregating
fund of $40,000 prior to reimbursement. This arrangement provides the District
with a cash flow advantage and possible savings ($40,000) should there not be
a claim. The higher stop/loss deductible reflects a 12% savings over the
2003-2004 stop/loss rate.
9.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES
D.
Approve a contract with Delta Dental, One Delta Drive, Mechanicsburg, to
provide dental care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area
School District under a Cost/Plus proposal for the 2004-2005 school year at a
pre-fund deposit rate of $42.90 per month per covered employee. This reflects a
4.6% increase in pre-fund deposits over the 2003-2004 school year. Settlements
under this arrangement will be calculated quarterly. The administration has
been and will continue to review alternative dental programs.
E.
Approve the following rates, negotiated by the Administration (through the
Intermediate Unit) to provide life insurance and AD&D coverage for eligible
employees with Harleysville Life, administered through Henry Dunn, Inc. P.O.
Box 109, 317 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848, effective July 1, 2004:
$.13/$1,000
Life $.025/$1,000
AD&D
F.
Gerald A. Owens, 111 Airline Drive, Cogan Station, to provide computer software
consulting services to the Human Resources Office, at the rate of $225.00 per
month for the 2004-2005 school year, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30,
2005. (Contract for Mr. Owens' services will be prepared and executed. Item
included in 2004-2005 budget.)
9.7 OTHER
A.
Authorize payment to Judith M. Gooderham, 41 Main St., Watsontown, Director of
Food Services, for five (5) additional days at her per diem rate to coordinate
the Summer Food Service Program and prepare for opening of school for
2004-2005.
B.
Approve an extension of Kathy M. Shirey's work schedule (administrative
support, part-time - Food Service) up to 10 additional days for the start of
the 2004-2005 school year (including update of Free & Reduced Lunch
Program).
C.
Adopt the following Non-Discrimination Policy Statement as recommended by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education Review Term, under Title VI, Title IX,
Section 504, and ADA (said policy to be adopted annually).
The Williamsport Area School District is an equal opportunity education
institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, and handicap, in its activities, programs, or employment practices
as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Ed.
Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information regarding civil
rights or grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are
accessible to an usable by handicapped individuals contact:
James A. Dugan, Director of Human Resources
Williamsport Area School District
201 W. Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone (570) 327-5500, ext. 3541
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, 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
11.1*
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the following
facility use:
A.
STEP to use room B-10 in the District Service Center, Monday through Thursday
beginning July 12, 2004 until August 5, 2004, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to
hold Career Awareness and Work Readiness Program. STEP is requesting relief
from the occupancy fee estimated to be $240.00. Certificate of Insurance
received
Elementary School, on July 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2004, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00
p.m., to hold an Early Intervention Parent & Child Stay and Play. BLaST is
requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated at $120.00. Certificate of
Insurance received.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following
items related to bids/contracts:
12.1*
Approve the federal IDEA contract in the amount of $1,144,237.77 to supplement
the provision of special education programs and related services that are
listed in the contract for school age students.
12.2*
Approve an agreement with Kuntz Lesher, LLP to facilitate a Board Development
Academy to be held September 24-25, 2004. The cost of the academy is estimated
at $3,060 for preparation and facilitation, plus expenses.
12.3*
Approve a letter of agreement between the District and The West Branch Drug and
Alcohol Abuse Commission and YWCA of Northcentral PA to provide an extended
day program for students attending Title I Summer School. Funding is provided
by West Branch and staffing, materials, and activities by the YWCA.
Programming will take place at Jackson, Cochran and Roosevelt from 12:00 noon
to 6:00 p.m. each day from July 12 through August 6, 2004.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4*
Authorize the purchase of music equipment and supplies in accordance with our
specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards
are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation.
Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on this bid, it
is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is
available in the Business Office for viewing by any interested parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2004.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS
AMOUNT
Haines Music, Selinsgrove, PA
$449.50
J.R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, PA 560.00
Interstate Music Supply Inc., New Berlin, WI 1,649.88
NEMC, Mountainside, NJ 577.96
Robert M. Sides, Williamsport, PA 10,200.88
Southwest Strings, Tucson, AZ
37.12
Steve Weiss, Willow Grove, PA 1,844.39
Victor's House of Music inc., Paramus, NJ 629.80
Volkwein's Brothers Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
285.55
Washington Music Center Inc., Wheaton, MD 3,453.25
West Manor Music, Bronx, NY
1,256.00
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $20,944.33
12.5*
Authorize the purchase of bakery products. Butter Krust Baking Company, Inc.
and Stroehmann Bakeries L.C. will both be utilized. Source of Funds: Food
Service Fund.
AWARD:
Butter Krust Baking Company, Inc.
249 North 11th
Street
Sunbury, PA 17801-2450
Stroehmann Bakeries L.C.
3375 Lycoming Creek Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.6*
Consider authorizing the purchase of ice cream products. Recommend
Rakestraw’s Ice Cream, Inc. based on price and taste testing. Source of
Funds: Food Service Fund.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Rakestraw’s Ice Cream, Inc.
17 East Coover Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
12.7*
Consider approving the fee schedule agreement with Bethesda Day Treatment
Center, Inc., which establishes the daily cost of placements to the District at
$38.00. This is an addendum to the yearly contract previously approved
pending rate notification. This rate reflects an increase of $1.00 per day
from previous levels and was anticipated in District planning and budgeting.
12.8*
Consider authorizing the purchase of fall athletic supplies in accordance with
our specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended
awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on
this bid, it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete
tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing by any interested
parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., June 22, 2004.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Ace Cleaners & Reconditioners, Washington, PA $4,651.37
ARC Sports, Brookfield, CT
342.00
Cannon Sports Inc., Burbank, CA 172.68
Deman's Inc., Brookville, PA
9,361.35
DVF Sports Inc., Williamsburg, VA 246.23
Jesco Athletic Co., Inc., Williamsport, PA 356.00
Kelly's Sports Ltd., West Chester, PA
2,657.00
Passon's Sports, Jenkinstown, PA 461.64
Riddell/All American, Elyria, OH
388.80
Sportsman's Inc., Johnstown, PA 3,774.87
Sportmaster, Pittsburgh, PA
1,176.00
Triple Crown Sports, Old Bridge, NJ 67.30
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$23,655.24
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.9*
Award a contract for boiler repairs at the Williamsport Area High School in
accordance with our specifications to the following contractor. All
recommended awards are based upon the lowest bid meeting our specifications.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2004.
CONTRACTOR
BID
CoreComm Solutions Inc.
53 Cedar Wood Lane
The Pines
Montoursville, PA $59,937.23
Dixon A.C. & R. Corporation
3983 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA $63,446.01
Trojan Tube Sales & Fabrication Inc.
161 West Water Street
Muncy, PA $67,608.00
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
CoreComm Solutions Inc.
53 Cedar Wood Lane
The Pines
Montoursville, PA $59,937.23
12.10*
Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/04 through 6/30/05:
A.
U.S. Netcom - PhoneMaster System software maintenance and support.
$545.00
C.
P.H.E.+ - Hardware maintenance - decollator and burster. $781
D.
Pentamation -Informix server operating system software support. $6,790
E.
Pentamation - Application software maintenance and support. $31,899.48
F.
Pentamation - Software maintenance and support. Includes support for Unix
system server and all server software. $5,760
G.
Pentamation - Hardware maintenance and support. $9,228.00
H.
Pentamation - Custom software maintenance and support. $8,436.80
The motion on bids/contracts carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following
tax summaries.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Harris reported that she called Harris Publications and provided her data
for the Alumni Book. The telephone operator was very nice and professional.
Mr. Stone stated that he was invited to the summer play at Cochran. He stated
that it would be produced this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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 8:05 p.m.
_________________________________
Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary
Lead Assistant:
David R. Heller (1) $ 975
Withdrawn