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, November 7, 2000, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Shirley L. Canada, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Kelly R. Pedersen,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION – Dale L. Vollman provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Annie Kindon and Wayne Staib
Following Annie’s and Wayne’s report Pam Markle recognized Athletic Director, Sean McCann. Sean asked Tom Zimmerman to join him at the guest table. Sean informed Mr. Zimmerman that the student’s appreciated his review of the athletic schedules at the Board meetings and they particularly enjoyed his soccer mask at the last meeting. However, the other sports would like equal time. Student representatives from all high school sports’ programs proceeded to give Mr. Zimmerman a uniform or equipment item to wear while they reviewed the highlights of the season or expectations of the upcoming season depending on the sport. Mr. Zimmerman was a great sport and had a great time wearing the items displayed by the students. The following students participated: Ryan Brown (boys basketball); Brandy Collins (softball) ; Erin Crossley (cheerleading); Shawn Fahl (boys & girls cross country); Heather Gaither (girls basketball); Brandon Hall (boys tennis); Robert Judson (boys track & field); Dan Miller (baseball); Robert Montgomery (wrestling); Molly Perchinski (boys & girls swimming & diving); Valerie Reynolds (tennis); Stephanie Scott (girls track & field); Maria Scharper (girls soccer); Matt Shade (boys soccer); Spencer Sweeting (football); Jimmy Wool (golf).
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Dedication Ceremony
B. Pennsylvania Arts Alliance Award to the Williamsport Area School District Board for its support of the Arts.
C. Infusion of Standards in the Teaching and Learning Process:
Don Adams Gerry Fausnaught Ken Welsh
D. District Profile Information
E. Safe Homes Program
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Four Williamsport Area School District students from Jackson Elementary School have been recognized for their achievement in the National Crayola Dream-Makers program. Their works were selected for the eastern region exhibition of 45 student works of art. Their work focused on the theme “Millennium Odyssey” --a thoughtful look at our past and present to create imaginative visions for the future. The Millennium Odyssey Exhibition for the eastern region is currently on display at the Scranton Cultural Center through December 1, 2000.
Kristen M. Brown
Sierra L. Freeman
Ryli K. Meyer
Carissa M. Smith
We congratulate these students for their achievement and national recognition for their art.
B. Thomas Kelchner, Department Chair for Art, has been elected as the Pennsylvania Art Education Association’s President-Elect. He will serve a two-year term effective immediately. His term as President will begin in October 2002.
C. November 15 is National Educational Support Personnel Day – the day set aside to honor the many people who help make our schools work: instructional aides, administrative support, bus drivers, clerks, food service personnel, paraprofessionals, maintenance/
custodial personnel, security and technicians. We applaud the efforts of these staff members and extend our appreciation for their efforts.
The Directors recognize the role of the District’s confidential administrative support personnel, who play a vital role in assisting Executive/Confidential Administrators. We applaud their dedication and extend our appreciation for their efforts.
D. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area School District Music Program
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Harris reported that the ETEC/ATEC Committee met on October 26 in the new Career Education Building. She reminded everyone that the Board of Directors’ Meeting Agendas are now posted on the District’s Website at www.wasd.org . At the meeting Dave Ward provided a history of the ETEC Committee and it’s accomplishments. The District is now using a wireless WAN.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee met and reviewed a draft of an anti-harassment policy.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following items related to construction projects:
A. Authorize change orders P-11 and P-12 to the contract with Spencer Mechanical, Plumbing Contractor Roosevelt Project, increasing the contract by $2,121.00 as follows:
Original Contract $240,116.00
Previous Contract Increases 14,809.64
Change Order P-11 715.00
Change Order P-12 1,406.00
New Contract Total $257,046.64
B. Authorize change orders G-13, G-14 and G-15 to the contract with The Robert Feaster Corp., General Contractor Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $982.74 as follows:
Original Contract $2,857,775.00
Previous Contract Increases 25,195.00
Previous Contract Decreases (4,975.00)
Change Order G-13 (1,792.26)
Change Order G-14 1,495.00
Change Order G-15 1,280.00
New Contract Total $2,878,977.74
C. Authorize change orders E-16, E-17, E-18 and E-19 to the contract with Turnkey Construction, Electrical Contractor Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $1,926.00 as follows:
Original Contract $869,600.00
Previous Contract Increases 28,636.00
Previous Contract Decreases (750.00)
Change Order E-16 921.00
Change Order E-17 468.00
Change Order E-18 121.00
Change Order E-19 416.00
New Contract Total $899,412.00
D. Authorize change order P-7 to the contract with Spencer Mechanical, Plumbing Contractor Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $1,075.00 as follows:
Original Contract $218,400.00
Previous Contract Increases 67,483.05
Change Order P-7 1,075.50
New Contract Total $286,958.55
Construction Projects Cont’d:
E. Authorize change order G-16 to the contract with Lobar, Inc., General Contractor Roosevelt Project, increasing the contract by $2,360.00 as follows:
Original Contract $1,762,700.00
Previous Contract Increases 12,973.52
Previous Contract Decreases (60,646.14)
Change Order G-16 2,360.00
New Contract Total $1,717,387.38
F. Authorize change order G-1 to the contract with Flynn Floors, Inc. General Contractor Curtin Gymnasium Floor Project, decreasing the contract by $3,000.00 as follows:
Original Contract $109,000.00
Change Order G-1 (3,000.00)
New Contract Total $106,000.00
G. Authorize the submission of a PDE-3074(b) form (Non-Reimbursable Work Not Subject to Advertising Requirements) to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for approval of the purchase and installation of the modular unit at the warehouse facility.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
H. Discussion concerning the placement of utility poles at the Cochran Elementary School Project by PPL.
The Board agreed that the architect should process a change order according to Option #2 at
a cost of $5,048.
I. Discussion concerning additional electrical service needs in the Vocational Complex.
Mr. Piwowar spoke to the Board about additional electrical requirements that would enhance our welding program to better align the educational program with the job skills that will be required for our students to be employed following graduation.
Motion made by Mr. Temple, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to authorize the architects to develop specifications for increasing the electrical capacity to the welding program.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,460,181.12
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 142,102.82
General Fund – Restricted (State) 5,829.58
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 30,834.30
Food Service Fund 66,582.94
Data Processing Fund 7,103.42
Maintenance Fund 34,589.02
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 3,426.55
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 21,330.87
Student Activities 1,945.00 TOTAL $2,773,925.62
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 11/07/00 in the amount of $2,827,646.74, 11/07/00A in the amount of $163,503.24, 11/07/00B in the amount of $350.00, 11/07/00C in the amount of $45,916.32, 11/07/00D in the amount of $283,396.05 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 11/07/00, 11/07/00A, 11/07/00B, 11/07/00C and 11/07/00D.
6.3* Approve a scholarship award of $100.00 to a student for the Williamsport Business and Professional Women’s Club Award. This award was to be discontinued after 1999 but was included in this year’s commencement program in error. (Amount of $100.00 to be provided from general funds – 101-1100-3-26-115-65 890).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple - None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Approve up to 16 staff members to attend Microsoft Access Training at Penn College on November 22, 2000, including at least the following:
Suzanne Worth, Yul Holloway, Deb Phillips, Kevin Harris, Jolene Waldrab, Lisa Miosi, Chuck Peterson, Gwen Gower, Diane Coledo, Andrea McEntire, and anyone from the current waiting list if a cancellation(s) occurs.
Training will be paid from Link to Learn Funds budgeted in 101-2830-0-00-702-31-582.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.2* Approve Virginia Hillyer from Conewago Valley School District to provide training to the staff of the Jackson Elementary School on the topics of Guided Reading and Early Literacy on November 22, 2000. The cost of the training is approximately $700, plus expenses, and is funded through the Read to Succeed grant.
8.3* Approve a Parent Involvement Workshop at Sheridan Elementary School on December 13, 2000. The workshop will consist of an 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, and a 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. session. The cost of the workshop will be approximately $160 to cover the cost of two substitute teachers, plus $700 for materials. Both items are funded through the Read to Succeed Grant.
8.4* Authorize Dr. John Martin, Mathematics Professor (retired) at Shippensburg University to conduct a mathematics workshop for fourth and fifth grade teachers at Jackson Elementary School on Wednesday, November 22, 2000. The workshop will address areas in our math instruction that need improvement. The cost will be approximately $400, plus travel and lodging (approximately $600) covered by the Jackson Site Budget (101-2270-1-06-330-45-582).
8.5 Approve the administration of an anonymous survey to third through fifth grade students at Jackson Elementary School as part of a thesis study being completed by Kristin Rager, WASD school psychology intern from Bucknell University. The focus of the study is eating and dieting disorders in children. Participation is voluntary. The results of the study will be shared with the District.
8.6* Retroactively approve John Zalonis to do a Successful Motivation presentation to the Alternative School staff on October 27, 2000. The cost of the presentation is $600 (budgeted in the Alternative School Grant 101-1442-3-38-040-09-329.)
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following personnel items:
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Marilyn Page, instructional support aide at Elementary School, voluntary retirement, effective October 10, 2000.
B. Robert W. Coleman III, general part-time custodian at the District Service Center, for personal reasons, effective October 26, 2000.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
C. Beth A. Smith, art teacher at the high school, due to personal reasons, effective at the end of the day December 1, 2000.
D. Dale K. Diermyer, event security staff member, verbal resignation, effective September 9, 2000.
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Faith E. Pfleegor, special education teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for a sabbatical leave effective for the second semester of the 2000-2001 school year (tentative start date of January 16, 2001), for the purpose of study.
Mrs. Pfleegor has been a teacher in the District since September 3, 1986, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
B. Diana L. Rovenolt, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School, for the purpose of an unpaid medical leave, effective November 8, 2000, until the end of the 2000-2001 school year (tentative date June 8, 2001).
Mrs. Rovenolt is not eligible for Family Medical Leave.
C. Tammy M. Englert, paraprofessional aide at Sheridan and Lose Elementary Schools, for the purpose of unpaid medical leave, effective December 7, 2000, through February 28, 2001, possibly to return sooner.
Mrs. Englert will make use of sick and/or personal/emergency leave beginning November 13, 2000, until December 7, 2000, when she will begin the use of leave available 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.
D. Mary Ann Fry, instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective January 16, 2001, through February 2, 2001.
E. Rachel R. Cohick, hall/cafeteria monitor at the high school, unpaid leave for medical reasons, effective October 4, 2000, through November 3, 2000.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Lydia M. Comerford, 1709 Clarion Dr., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective at the start of the second semester (tentative date of January 16, 2001) as guidance counselor at Sheridan and Round Hills Elementary Schools, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, master’s, $38,842, prorated. Ms. Comerford holds a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master’s degree from Marywood College and is certified in Elementary School Guidance (replaces Patricia K. Lentz, resigned). Also authorize payment of $75.00 per day for services provided on July 5, 2000, and August 15, 16, and 23, 2000.
B. Crystal T. Maddy, 920 Park Ave., Williamsport, as a part-time instructional support aide/Lightspan Technology Aide at Jackson, Sheridan and Stevens Elementary Schools, (185 days, prorated, up to 3½ hours per day), effective October 30, 2000, with a base wage rate of $8.63 per hour, FICA, Worker's Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick leave (per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel) are the only fringe benefits (replacing Renee Barbee, transferred to full-time).
C. William Walker, Jr., 21½ Sixth St., Williamsport, as a part-time (185 days, prorated, up to 4½ hours per day) instructional support aide at Lose Elementary School, effective October 23, 2000, with a base wage rate of $8.63 per hour, FICA, Worker's Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick leave (per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel) are the only fringe benefits (replacing Nicole Lee, transferred to full-time).
D. Authorize Eleonora Shugol, 900 Walnut St., Montoursville, to provide tutoring/ interpreter services for two Russian students who will be attending Lycoming Valley Middle School, effective August 28, 2000, at the rate of $80.00 per school day plus up to five (5) hours per week after school tutoring at the rate of $12.31 per hour, through the remainder of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative date of January 12, 2001). (Mrs. Shugol was originally approved for the first nine weeks; services to be reviewed at the end of the first semester).
E. Please revise the following position indicated for the 2000-2001 school year at the rates in accordance with the 1997-2002 Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
ORCHESTRA - Elementary School
Director (2 schools)
Jeffrey R. Judd $ 634
Director (3 schools) Jeffrey R. Judd $ 951
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F. Phyllis Reynolds, 716 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station, as a volunteer for the girls’ tennis team at the Williamsport Area High School, effective October 18, 2000.
G. Paula R. Myers, 677 Heller Ave., Williamsport, to a ½ hour Breakfast Monitor at Stevens Elementary School at the rate of $8.50 per hour, effective September 18, 2000. This position is in addition to her current three (3) hour position at Stevens Elementary School (replacing Linda Ross, transferred to an aide position).
H. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $5.75 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective November 8, 2000:
Margaret B. Kiessling 5746 S. Route 220 Hwy., Linden
Julia E. Young 305 Union Ave., Williamsport
I. The following persons as non-certificated substitute teachers with receipt of an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked during the 2000-2001 school year:
Maria T. Brown 1321 Elmira St., Williamsport (effective 10/31/00)
Anne L. Crowell 832 Race St., Williamsport (effective 10/25/00)
Andrea L. Doebler 49 Doebler Lane, Williamsport (effective 10/25/00)
Elizabeth R. Fronk 2525 Grand St., Williamsport (effective 10/31/00)
Virginia H. Gossner 35 Woodbryn Dr., Williamsport (eff. 10/30/00)
Jody L. Lantz 1314 Almond St., Williamsport (effective 11/08/00)
Billie J. Miller R.R. 2 Box 301 E-2, Mill Hall (effective 10/30/00)
Maureen M. Wade 693 S. Shaffer Hill Rd., Cogan Station
(eff. 10/25/00)
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:
Elementary
Faith M. Dunkleberger 2204 Route 442 Hwy., Muncy
Jillian Feinauer 566 Weister Woods Rd., Pennsdale
Lisa R. Hamler 89 Bybrook Rd., Williamsport
Nicole L. Vuocolo 204 Woodward Ave., Apt. #6, Lock Haven
Secondary
Abbie L. Newcomer 350 Northway Road Ext., Williamsport
K-12
Beth A. Smith 49 Emerald Drive, Mill Hall
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:
Darrick L. Dixon 521 8th Ave., Williamsport (effective 10/20/00)
Michelle L. Coledo 4809 Lyc. Creek Rd., Cogan Station (eff. 11/01/00)
Stacey L. Ebron 1833 Hazel Drive, Williamsport
Margaret B. Kiessling 5746 S. Rte. 220 Hwy., Linden
Barbara A. Ruch 140 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
Suzanne R. Waters 1615 Nicola Crossway, Williamsport
Angela D. Zapola 62 Cornwall Ave., Trout Run
L. Elect the following coaches at the respective schools for the 2000-2001 school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 1997-2002 agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association.
Williamsport Area High School
Boys Basketball
Head Coach:
J. Michael Bailey $6,341
Varsity Assistants:
Kirk C. Felix $3,171
Matthew L. Johnson $3,171**
Ninth Grade Coaches:
Ronald E. Diemer $2,536
Lateef J. Monroe $2,181
Girls Basketball
Head Coach:
Darrick L. Dixon $5,452
Assistant Coach:
Linda L. Radocaj $3,171
Wrestling
Assistant Coach:
Marco Newman $3,171
Lucas J. Wesneski $2,980
Ninth Grade Coach:
Ben H. Laurenson $2,536
Lead Assistant Coaches:
Anthony M. Lorson $2,219
Dominick D. Mazzante $2,219
Thomas D. Croce $2,219
Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Head Coach:
Dr. Steven C. Koehn $2,219
Assistant Coaches:
Anne McCrea $1,043
Vacant
Vacant-Diving
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
L.
Elect the following coaches at the respective schools for the 2000-2001 school
year cont’d:
Curtin Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
James E. Wilkerson $2,219
Assistant Coach
Anthony Heath $1,902
Roosevelt Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Richard A. Twine $2,219
Assistant Coach:
John S. Powell $1,902
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Eugene F. Ramin $2,219
Assistant Coach:
Vacant
**--Signifies Booster Club Funded Position (Recoverable Account)
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A.
Approve transfer of Kathy A. Mohler from Health Room Technician at Round
Hills/WAHS ($16,356) to Instructional Aide/LPN at WAHS ($15,708) at Mrs.
Mohler’s request following her successful bid and transfer Karen A.
Buchheit from Instructional Aide/LPN ($13,248) at WAHS to Health Room
Technician at Round Hills/WAHS ($13,701), next successful bid for this
position. Both transfers are effective October 23, 2000.
B.
Carol M. Bennett, 12 Terrace Lane, Williamsport,, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high
school, with a base wage rate of $7.88 per hour, effective November 8, 2000
(replacing Ruth Wollett, transferred).
C.
Claudette E. Signor, 2629 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high
school, with a base wage rate of $7.88 per hour, effective November 8, 2000
(replacing Narcissa Weimer, transferred to an aide position).
9.5 SALARY REVISION
Authorize revision of previous election as follows:
A.
Michael A. Welch, 712 Locust St., Williamsport, from a part-time custodian to a
full-time custodian at the high school (250 days, 8 hours per day), with a
base wage rate of
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve released time
for staff members to participate in professional development activities in
accordance with the Professional Development Plan of the Williamsport Area
School District and consider approving training programs. All expenditures
proposed are within local, state and federal budget categories approved as
noted.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the
following student/
community activities:
11.1*
Approve the following student trips:
A.
Eleven (11) Williamsport Area High School band students, accompanied by their
director, to travel to Montgomery Area High School on three days during
November and December 2000 to participate in the Senior Honors Band Festival.
Mary Alice Hartsock – Flute I
John Burket – Trombone I
Erica Confair – Bass Clarinet
Silas Conroy – Trombone III
Jason Bellott – Tenor Sax I
Shane Kozen – Trombone III
Laura Real – Baritone Sax
Jason June – Tuba
Karen Barrett – Cornet I
Kim Steinruck – Truba
Tyler Williams – Cornet II
District transportation is requested (101-3211-3-26-160-23-519). A substitute
will not be required.
11.1*
Approve the following student trips cont’d:
B.
Five (5) sixth and seventh grade students from Lycoming Valley Middle School,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to McDonald’s on Lycoming Creek
Road during November 2000. The trip is a reward for their leadership in a
recently completed fund raising project. The students will be transported by
limousine. The approximate cost of $175.00 will be funded by the student
activity account (808-3215-2-22-175-84-610).
C.
Sixteen (16) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their two
teacher/advisors, to travel to Juniata College during November 2000. The
students will be participating in the Model United National High School
Conference.
District transportation is requested (101-1243-3-00-200-23-519). Two
substitutes will be required for the day.
D.
Seven (7) Williamsport Area High School choir students, accompanied by their
director, to travel to Hershey Area High School for two dates in November to
participate in the ACDA-PA Women’s Men’s Honors Choirs.
Molly Shenberger – Alto II
Karolin Kretschmar – Alto I
Lauren Haus – Alto I
Michelle Stroble – Alto I
Lucas Carpenter – Tenor II
Karl Fisher – Tenor I
Spencer Sweeting – Baritone I
Cost to the district would be $665 (101-3212-3-26-160-23-813) for student
registration and accommodation fees (students will contribute a $20
participation fee to help offset this); $235 (101-3211-3-26-160-23-519) for
student transportation by Susquehanna Trailways; and $200
(101-3212-3-26-160-23-581) for teacher expenses. One substitute will be needed
for one day.
E.
Forty (40) fourth grade students from Woodward Township Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Ashland Pioneer Tunnel Coal
Mine and the Museum of Anthracite Mining during May 2001. The trip will be a
culminating activity for the students’ study of Pennsylvania industry.
District transportation is requested and will be funded by the Cochran/Woodward
PTA.
F.
Forty (40) fourth grade students from Woodward Township Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Carpenter’s Farm (Woodward
Township) during November 2000. The trip is part of the students’ study
of Pennsylvania industry. There will be no cost the district. The students
will walk to and from the farm.
11.1*
Approve the following student trips cont’d:
G.
Approximately 146 sixth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by all sixth grade teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County
Historical Museum on two dates during December 2000. The students will be
divided into groups to eliminate overcrowding. District transportation is
requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
11.2
Approve the attached Winter Athletic Schedules.
A.
Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium and music rooms at
the Williamsport Area High School on November 19 and 20, 2000 to hold rehearsal
and a youth orchestra concert respectively. WSO is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee of $80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B.
Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium and music rooms at
the Williamsport Area High School on March 4 and 5, 2001 to hold rehearsal and
a youth orchestra concert respectively. WSO is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee of $80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
C.
Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium and music rooms at
the Williamsport Area High School on April 27 and 28, 2001 to hold rehearsal
and WSO-WSYO Family concert respectively. WSO is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee of $80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
at the Williamsport Area High School on December 9, 2000 to hold a Sports Fair.
The
Williamsport Sun-Gazette
is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at
$40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1*
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to authorize the
purchase of large equipment for the Food Service Department. United
Restaurant, Inc., had the lowest price.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
United Restaurant Equipment, Inc.
PO Box 2223
Harrisburg, PA 17105
EQUIPMENT:
(5 each)
R6V Robot Coupe Commercial Food Processor $13,725.00
(5 each)
Winston Holding Cabinet #HA4522CVAP 15,297.00
TOTAL $29,022.00
Source of Funds – Food Service Fund
TAX ITEMS
13.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approving the
attached tax summaries.
The motion carried 9-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman stated that the flag raising ceremony at the Pennsylvania College
of Technology was very impressive and our band did a great job.
Mrs. Williams reported that the Curtin spaghetti dinner was great and the
parents did a nice job.
Mrs. Williams also indicated that the Halloween festivities at Round Hills were
very nice.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced that executive session was held prior to tonight’
;s meeting and another one is to immediately follow this meeting to discuss
terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to
receive confidential legal advice from an attorney.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried the
meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
____________________________________
Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary
$23,360
, $25,360, prorated ($11.68 per hour, effective October 16, 2000 (replacing Al
Bartlett, transferred).