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, August 3, 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, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams.
ABSENT: David A. Huffman, James E. Temple, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
INVOCATION – Fred A. Holland, Esq. provided the invocation and read the fifth district belief statement.
3.1 Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey to elect James A. Dugan as secretary pro tempore for this meeting only due to the absence of Board Secretary Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Thomas Kelchner, Department Chair for Art, for receiving a grant proposal for a Milken Festival for Youth to be held at the Williamsport Area School District. This includes a $4,000 grant and various inkind services and goods to hold the event here. The proposal has members of the Williamsport Area High School National Art Honor Society working with students at Jackson Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School to create murals to be installed at the District Service Center. The project will take place over a six-month period.
B. Congratulations to thirty-six Williamsport Area High School students and the high school staff for the students’ performance on the Advanced Placement exams. The results are as follows:
2 earning a 3
In all, 74% of our students earned grades of 3 or better on their AP tests, with 43% earning 4’s or 5’s. We have bettered by 1% last year’s percentage (73%) of students scoring at the 3 or better level.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
C. Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to authorize Board Member Pamela Markle to participate in the National School Board Association’s Federal Relations Network (FRN). The FRN involves local school board members who are committed to grassroots advocacy for public education and exercises its power by telling federal policy-makers what works and what does not in the more than 15,000 local school districts. Mrs. Markle is planning to attend a FRN conference at a later date in Washington, DC.
The motion 5-0-3-1 with Mrs. Markle abstaining.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Schoolwires Grant – Dr. Lowery introduced, Representative Steven Cappelli, Ms. Michele Egli, and Mr. Eric Gee. After a presentation Mr. Stone recognized Representative Cappelli for his support of the Williamsport Area School District.
B.
Calendar of Events
August 17 WASD School Board meeting 7:00 pm
August 23-24 New Teacher Induction Inservice
August 26 District-Wide Inservice Day
August 27
Building Meetings Day
August 30
First day of school for grades K through 9
August 30
Inservice Day for teachers in grades 10 through 12
August 31
All students report to school
September 6
Labor Day Holiday
September 7
WASD School Board meeting 7:00 pm
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle reminded everyone of BLaST’s open house.
Construction Projects
Mr. Stone stated that as soon as contracts are signed and insurance in place the work will be beginning at Cochran Elementary.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of June 2004
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,615,045.12
General Fund – Restricted 218,945.78
Athletics and Extra Curricular 7,329.30
Food Service Fund 26,529.19
Data Processing Fund 9,405.36
Maintenance Fund 42,737.93
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 46,682.86
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL $2,966,675.54
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order
No. 08/03/04 in the amount of $725,948.45, 08/03/04A in the amount of $250,815.24, 08/03/04B in the amount of $330.00, 08/03/04C in the amount of $202,810.95, 08/03/04D in the amount of $1,345.48 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 08/03/04, 08/03/04A, 08/03/04B, 08/03/04C and 08/03/04D.
The motion carried.
6.3* Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to authorize the administration to work with Public Financial Management, as Financial Advisor and Saul, Ewing as Bond Counsel in conjunction with the issuance of General Obligation Notes, Series of 2004, from the Emmaus/PLGIT bond pool program in the amount of $12,000,000 for the purpose of funding the School District’s capital building program.
The motion carried.
BOARD POLICY – None
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the balance of the agenda and addendum.
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1* Accept a grant of $400.00 from Binney & Smith, Inc., Easton PA. The grant will be used for the 2004-2005 Crayola Dream-Makers program "Dreams You Can Count On, Visual Arts & Mathematics."
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.2 Approve 1/2 day of training in "Effective Classroom Organization to Facilitate Literacy Instruction" for the following Title I Extended Year teachers:
Lynne Shade Carol Fischer
Linda Joella Joyce Shrimp
Nancy Hiscock
The teachers will be paid at the substitute rate for the training; all funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.3 Approve the schedules for fall sports.
8.4* Approve Steve Biancaniello, PhD, Curriculum Coordinator for Woodland Hills School District and a facilitator for differentiated instruction that supports Lauren Resnick's work at the University of Pittsburgh, to provide professional development at Roosevelt Middle School on September 16, September 27, October 26 and November 24, 2004. Costs, including $1,000 per day plus expenses, are budgeted in the EETT grant.
8.5* Approve application and expenditures for career and technical education under the Williamsport Area School District Perkins Local Plan in the amount of $149,588. This amount represents the 2004-2005 Perkins allocation for the School District. The Williamsport Area School District has received approval for the application submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Williamsport Area School District plan is authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998. These funds must be utilized as outlined in the local plan according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
8.6* Pay the following individuals for up to three days of staff development training in the Title I middle school program at a rate of $90 per day. Funds will be paid through ACCESS: Tom Croce, Maria Pulizzi, Michelle Pulizzi, Betsy Yost, Samantha Stahl, Eric Weaver, and Jennifer Conklin.
8.7 Approve the Williamsport Area School District Reading Recovery Training Site to provide Reading Recovery Continuing Contact Services during 2004-05 to:
2 Reading Recovery Teachers - Sullivan County School District
1 Reading Recovery Teacher - Galeton School District
4 Reading Recovery Teachers - Montgomery Area School District
Each district will pay WASD $500 per teacher, plus mileage for visits made by the WASD Teacher Leader. The cost will cover: (a) one site visit by the WASD Reading Recovery Teacher Leader to each of the teachers; and (b) participation by each of the Reading Recovery Teachers in six Continuing Contact sessions to be held at the WASD Reading Recovery Training Site during 2004-05.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.8* Accept and approve expenditure of a grant from the Milken Family Foundation to hold a Milken Festival for Youth During the 2004-2005 school year. The grant includes $4,000.00 cash and access to various services and goods through the foundation. The Festival will involve students from the WAHS National Art Honor Society working with selected students at Roosevelt and Jackson. The end product of the festival will be murals to be permanently installed in the District Service Center.
8.9* Approval of two Letters of Agreement with Family Life Services (formerly Tressler Services) to provide counseling and referral services to Williamsport Area School District students and their families. The first is the Primary Grades Initiative, which provides a professional mental health counselor to work with students in our elementary schools. This program has a ten-year history of success and is completely funded by the Clinton/Lycoming Mental Health-Mental Retardation Program. The second effort is the Teen Life Therapist, which supplies a mental health therapist to assist high school students and their families referred by the CARE (Student Assistance Program) Team. It is supported by $10,000 from the District’s Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities grant, with the remainder of costs borne by the Clinton/Lycoming MH-MR Program. Operation of the program shall be contingent upon receipt of the SDFSC grant.
8.10* Approve a contract with Susquehanna House, 8664 Rt. 220 South, Linden, PA for the provision of day-to-day alternative education services to students placed there by the District. Costs are $30 per day for 2004-05.
8.11 Approve the Grade 10 United States Government and Politics AP course curriculum document for implementation in the 2004-05 school year.
8.12 Approve the AP Art History course curriculum document to support implementation of the course in the 2004-05 school year.
8.13* Approve a half day of paraprofessional training on August 26, 2004 to be conducted by the staff of the Children's Development Center. Training will focus on how para-professionals can work with occupational and physical therapy protocols for students with physical and motoric issues. The approximate cost of the training will be $150 and is budgeted in account number 10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.14* Approve the Metamorphosis Performing Company to provide the "Under Construction" program to the third grades of the Williamsport Area Elementary Schools. The cost of the presentations is $475 for each of six performances for a total cost of $2,850. The cost of the presentations is funded through the elementary curriculum budget and individual site-based budgets.
8.15* Approve Marianne Mulfinger and Barbara Flock, teachers from the Montgomery Area School District, to provide one day of Everyday Math staff development to newly hired Grade 4 and Kindergarten teachers. The approximate cost of the staff development is $180 per presenter and is funded through Title II.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.16* Approve appropriate expenditures for the 2004-2005 PPT (Pregnant and Parenting Teen), ELECT (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training) and ELECT Fatherhood Initiative (EFI) Programs in the approved amounts of each program and in accordance with the plan submitted. The approved amounts are $14,700 for PPT, $135,358 for ELECT, and $40,000 for the EFI and a total grant amount of $190,058. The Williamsport Area School District has received approval for the application submitted to the Bureau of Community and Student Services in the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The plan includes a contract with the Susquehanna Health System’ s Family Center for Reproductive Health for the provision of services.
The principal goal of these programs is to assist eligible pregnant and parenting youth to break the cycle of welfare dependence by remaining in school, maintaining regular attendance, obtaining a high school diploma or GED certificate and securing post-graduation employment that will help them become successful parents and self-sufficient adults. In addition to the general self-sufficiency building, the program provides participants with pregnancy prevention information guidance, and services to reduce the incidence of secondary youth pregnancies.
8.17* Extend the contract with the Susquehanna Health System for the provision of PPT, ELECT, and EFI services by the Family Center for Reproductive Health.
8.18 Approve the following teachers for up to one-day of language arts curriculum work: John Killian, Paula Neyhart, Mary Margaret Jacobs, Kay Gibson, Julie Bittner, Brenda Pennella, and Linda Radocaj. The rate is $90 per day and is funded through Title II.
8.19* Approve Ellen Long, adjunct faculty from Juniata College and transition coordinator from State College Area School District to provide a three hour inservice training on August 26 to teacher of autism, life skills and multiple disabilities. She will present on transition skills for students with low incidence disabilities. The approximate cost of $350 is budgeted under
10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.20* Approve payment of $400 to Shippensburg University for continuation of the WASD Reading Recovery Training Site. Funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.21 Approve 1/2 day of training in "Effective Organization to facilitate Literacy Instruction" for the additional Title I Extended Year teacher: Lynne Piotrowski. The teacher will be paid at the substitute rate for the training; all funds are budgeted under TitleI.
8.22* Approve the creation of a new high school report card template to use with SASI student information managements system, to be created by Weidenhammer Services (the supplier of support for SASI) at a cost estimated to be between $3,000-5,000, budgeted in ATAC.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Dana J. Schenck-Welshans, as Assistant Cross Country Coach at the high school, for personal reasons, effective July 16, 2004 (Ms. Schenck-Welshans will continue as a special education teacher at the high school).
B. Stephanie A. Ellison, full-time instructional aide/sign language interpreter at the high school, for personal reasons, effective August 25, 2004.
C. Shannon M. Bartron, general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Stevens Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective July 28, 2004.
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Maureen C. Latranyi, elementary (4th grade) teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective September 21, 2004, through the end of the first semester of the 2004-2005 school term (tentative return date of January 24, 2005).
Mrs. Latranyi will utilize sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on September 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 (ending date of December 13, 2004, then on an unpaid leave until the end of the first semester of the 2004-05 school term).
B. Catherine M. Daugherty, part-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School, extension of an unpaid medical leave, effective July 15, 2004, through August 24, 2004.
C. Gary R. Litz, part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective August 9, 2004, through August 13, 2004.
D. Jennifer M. Larson, full-time special education teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective August 31, 2004, through November 22, 2004.
Mrs. Larson will use personal days for August 26, 27, and 30, 2004 and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on August 31, 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. Laura C. Weir, 8 Fairview Drive, Danville, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2004-2005 school term (scheduled date is August 26, 2004), to teach music at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $37,900. Ms. Weir holds a bachelor’s degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Music (replacing Dale Orris, resigned). Ms. Weir will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
B. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Julia A. Schoeneck (Edler), 1033 Factory Rd., Cogan Station, 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, (pending completion of all appropriate PDE certification requirements by Jacqueline Thompson to attain her Reading Specialist certification from PDE). Ms. Schoeneck holds a bachelor’s degree from Valley Forge Christian College and is certified in Elementary K-6 (replacing Jacqueline Thompson, transferred to Title I Reading Specialist position at Jackson; Guided Reading position at Jackson will now be filled by new hire Patrice Laurence creating the Guided Reading vacancy at Cochran). Ms. Schoeneck will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
C. Michael W. Burd, 266 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport, 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 2003-2004 school term (tentative ending date of January 21, 2005), unless terminated sooner, to teach Elementary (4th Grade) at Round Hills Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $37,900, prorated. Mr. Burd holds a bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and is certified in Elementary (replacing Maureen Latranyi, on unpaid leave). Mr. Burd will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2004-2005 school term.
D. The Williamsport Area School District extends a provisional offer of employment to Joel Smith Ryder, 659 Miller Rd., Muncy, 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 art education at Cochran Elementary and Alternative Education Schools, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $37,900, prorated, provided Mr. Ryder obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by August 30, 2004 (replacing Kevin Werner, transferred to the high school replacing Kathy Gorg on sabbatical leave). Mr. Ryder 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:
E. Susan E. Bielski, 1322 Elmira St., Williamsport, to continue as a part-time (up to 180 days, prorated; up to 4½ hours per day) Parent Involvement Coordinator at Cochran Elementary School, effective for the 2004-2005 school year, with a base wage rate of $11.14 per hour, FICA, Worker’s Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick leave (per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel) are the only fringe benefits. Ms. Bielski also to be elected as Reading Awards Coordinator at Cochran Elementary School at a stipend of $150.00 annually and Books for Bingo Coordinator at an annual stipend of $250 annually. (Funded through Title I; positions to be determined annually. All positions not to exceed 4½ hours per day.)
F. The following Stevens Elementary staff members as Coordinators for the Accelerated Reader Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2004-2005 school term, at a total annual stipend amount of $400, funded through Title I:
Ann L. Potter 1204 Nicely Ave., Montoursville $200
Michelle M. English 1001 Cherry St., 1st Floor, Williamsport $200
G. Barbara C. McNerney, 918 Second Ave., Williamsport, Kindergarten teacher at Stevens Elementary School, as the Coordinator of Volunteer - Kindergarten Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2004-2005 school term, at a total annual stipend of $400, funded through Title I.
H. Betty A. Nicholas, P.O. Box 47, Linden, Title I instructional support aide at Jackson Elementary School, to serve as the Book Bingo Coordinator for Jackson Elementary School, for up to five hours at the contract rate plus applicable benefits for preparation for the program. All funds are covered under Title I budget (availability of position and funds reviewed annually).
I. The following persons as paid interns in the Tax Office, effective August 2, 2004, for the duration of 480 hours, at the rate of $8.00 per hour (no benefits):
Brett A. Leinbach 75 Fisher Circle, Cogan Station
Joseph K. O’Neill, Jr. 565 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport
J. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2004-2005 school year at the rates 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 (all stipends at contracted rates):
WAHS Position Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director Edward A. Richards $7,144
Marching Band Assistant Robert L. Hickey, Jr. $3,358
Director I
Marching Band Assistant Kevin D. Henry $2,500
Director II
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
J. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2004-2005 school year cont’d:
Color Guard Coordinator Todd L. Kendall $3,572
Color Guard Assistant Laura C. Weir $ 891
Top Hat Marching Band Director Ryan Pritchard $2,143
Percussion Assistant Maureen M. Richards $1,286
Color Guard Silks Tara Habasevich * $1,143
Strolling Strings Jeffrey M. Tedford $2,857
K. 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
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Assistant Coach: Michelle Finn (2) * $1,229
(replacing Dana J. Schenck-Welshans)
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant: Richard Rockey, Jr. (5) * $2,500
Assistant: DePhilip M. Jackson (2) $1,843
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant: David R. Heller (1) $ 975
Roosevelt Middle School
Softball
Assistant: Jessica C. Waldman (1) $ 836
K. Elect and/or revising 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:
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
David R. Heller (1) $2,150 $ 975
Assistant:
Andrew H. Bennett (2) $1,843 $ 921
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
L. The following persons for temporary part-time warehouse positions, effective during July and August 2004, for up to 8 hours per day or as needed, at the rate of $10.74 per hour:
Harry S. Baird 1842 Sweeley Ave., Williamsport
Sheila M. Chaapel 716 Third Ave., Williamsport
M. The following individuals as substitute teachers for the WASD and Title I Elementary Summer School Program:
Meghan L. Suhocki* 1501 Northway Rd., Williamsport
* Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
N. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 30, 2004:
Phyllis C. Capps 211 Dudek Rd., Williamsport
O. 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:
Lauralyn S. Weisel 1027 W. Central Ave., S. Williamsport
P. 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:
Elaine M. Thompson 2607 Grand St., Williamsport
George E. Cook 672 Ridge Rd., Montgomery
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. William G. Emery, 1215 Market St., Williamsport, from Social Studies teacher at the high school to Department Chair for Social Studies, effective date August 16, 2004, at a salary of $67,037 and benefits as determined by the Act 93 Compensation Plan, effective July 1, 2003. Mr. Emery holds a bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University and is currently enrolled taking courses for principal certification from Duquesne University (replacing William McQuown, retired).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
B. Bernadine S. Hess, 3580 Rt. 287 Highway, Jersey Shore, from an Instructional Support Aide at Jackson Elementary School to an Instructional Support Aide/Library Aide at Jackson Elementary School (185 day, 7 hours per day), with a base wage rate of $16,498 ($12.74 per hour), effective August 26, 2004 (replacing Diane Rupert, retired).
C. Sylvia E. Shumbat, 220 Mill Lane, Williamsport, from a part-time (prorated; up to 180 days, up to 4½ hours per day) Bus Aide for the District to a full-time instructional support aide (185 day, 7 hours per day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $14,103 ($10.89 per hour), effective August 26, 2004 (replacing Robert Turner, retired).
D. Mary L. Troutman, 324 Russell Ave., Williamsport, from a full-time instructional support aide at Jackson to a full-time Instructional Support Aide/AS (185 day, 7 hours per day) at Cochran Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $14,103 ($10.89 per hour), effective August 26, 2004 (new position approved by the Board).
E. Harry S. Baird, 1842 Sweeley Ave., Williamsport, from a regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee) to a full-time Instructional Support Aide/LS (185 day, 7 hours per day) at the Alternative Education School, at the salary rate of $15,398 ($11.89 per hour), effective August 26, 2004 (new position approved by the Board).
9.5 OTHER
A. Authorize payment to G. David Barrows, 848 Park Ave., Williamsport, and Kathy M. Shirey, 503 Eden St., Jersey Shore, to prepare student identification cards for the start of the 2004-2005 school term. Mr. Barrows and Ms. Shirey will be paid for hours worked at their regular rate of pay according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between WASD and WASP (fund account #10-2110-152-000-00-050-007-0000).
B. Authorize payment to Sue H. Duncan, 1182 Matthews Rd., Trout Run, to provide one-to-one instruction for an eligible special education student at the rate of $24.67 per hour up to 15 hours per week, effective with the start of the 2004-2005 school term. These services will be reviewed by the appropriate IEP team (fund account #10-1200-121-000-00-910-007-0000).
C. Barbara A. Regland, 509 E. Mountain Ave., S. Williamsport, to provide summer school instruction to eligible students at the rate of $24.67 per hour, not to exceed a total of 50 hours. Funds to be provided through ACCESS.
D. Authorize payment to Judith M. Gooderham, 41 Main St., Watsontown, Director of Food Services, for ten (10) additional days at her per diem rate to coordinate the Summer Food Service Program and prepare for opening of school for 2004-2005. [Previous motion on July 13 plus this action brings additional days to fifteen (15).]
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 request for facility use:
A. Williamsport Bureau of Police to use the cafeteria at Curtin Middle School on September 24, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. to conduct police civil service testing. WBP is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance received.
B. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on 10 various dates beginning October 3, 2004 through June 5, 2005 to hold rehearsals. WSO is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $500.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
C. Williamsport Symphony Youth Orchestra (WSYO) to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on 19 Mondays beginning September 13, 2004 through March 21, 2005 to hold rehearsals and possibly two concerts. WSYO is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $950.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
D. Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) to use the Baskin Gallery at the District Service Center on September 11, 2004 to hold a meeting. PAEA is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1 Approve a contract with Bald Eagle Area School District to provide Reading Recovery Training to four Bald Eagle Area teachers at the Williamsport Reading Recovery Training Site (Stevens) during the 2004-05 school year. The District will receive a fee of $5,300 per teacher for each teacher trained in Reading Recovery.
12.2* Approve an agreement with Old Lycoming Township governing the terms and conditions of the School Resource Officer for the period of August 26, 2003 through June 30, 2007. This agreement is in conjunction with the COPS in Schools Grant previously approved by the Board.
12.3* Authorize a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through AIG Valic effective July 1, 2004 and authorize the District officers to execute the associated contracts.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4* Authorize the purchase of one (1) 2005 4X2 truck with service body in accordance with our specifications to the following vendor. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid meeting our specifications. All bids were received and opened publicly in the District Service Center, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2004. Fifteen bids were mailed to various vendors, however, only two (2) bids were received for this vehicle. Source Of Funds: 10-2720-752-000-00-000-000-074-0000 - Vehicle Operations Equipment
VENDORS BID
Shirn's Trucks & Equipment
1804 Lycoming Creek Road
Williamsport, PA $29,123.00
Sunbury Motor Company
943 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA $29,497.00
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Shirn's Trucks & Equipment
1804 Lycoming Creek Road
Williamsport, PA $29,123.00
12.5* Authorize the purchase of one (1) 2005 cargo van in accordance with our specifications to the following vendor. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid meeting our specifications. All bids were received and opened publicly in the District Service Center, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2004. Fifteen bids were mailed to various vendors however, only two (2) bids were received for this vehicle. Source Of Funds: 10-2720-752-000-00-000-000-074-0000 - Vehicle Operations Equipment
VENDORS BID
John Stuckey Ford
PO Box 489
Holidaysburg, PA $21,392.30
Sunbury Motor Company
943 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA $21,897.00
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
John Stuckey Ford
PO Box 489
Holidaysburg, PA $21,392.30
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.6* Authorize the purchase of classroom furniture 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., Wednesday, July 7, 2004.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
ATD-American Company, Wyncote, PA $5,109.66
Childcraft Education Corp., Lancaster, PA 7,136.88
Kurtz Bros., Clearfield, PA 3,259.24
Lakeshore Learning Materials, Carson, CA 8,134.50
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $23,640.28
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries.
The motion carried.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
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 Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried, the meeting adjourned at
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James A. Dugan Secretary Pro-Tempore