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, September 21, 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, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle,
Jay B. Shultz, David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman
ABSENT: James E. Temple
INVOCATION – Mr. Thomas Zimmerman provided the invocation and read the eighth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Katie McDermott and Amber Quick
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the agenda including item 5.1A and the addendum.
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call except that Mr. Huffman requested that he be recorded as a “no” vote on item 12.1 which was a Memorandum of Understanding with South Williamsport Area School District concerning vocational education.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Approve the adjudication of student 04/05–01 resulting from a quasi-judicial hearing held earlier this evening.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School seniors for attending a Pennsylvania Governors School at one of several regional colleges this summer:
Mrs. Kenneth Hill and the late Dr. Thomas Antonetti
Mr. & Mrs. Abdul Baten
Mrs. Thomas Connolly
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School seniors for attending a Pennsylvania Governors School at one of several regional colleges this summer cont’d:
Robert Kindon
Mrs. Leon Koskie
B. Calendar of Events:
September 23
Professional Development Day at Curtin Middle School
September 24
District-Wide Professional Development Day
September 24-25
Board Professional Development Meetings
September 27
Professional Development Day at Hepburn-Lycoming, Round Hills,
Sheridan & Stevens Elementary Schools and at Roosevelt Middle School
September 27
Secondary Alternative Education Meeting, 4:00 p.m.
September 29
Gifted Advisory Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
October 4
Elementary Alternative Education Meeting, 4:00 p.m.
October 5
WASD School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Alternative Education Committee met last week. The elementary school component was relocated to Round Hills and is going well. The new staff at Woodward is working with the veteran staff to get acclimated. The expanded program is off to a good start. The roof project at Woodward is complete and no longer leaking. The furniture that was donated by The Pennsylvania College of Technology was transferred to Woodward.
Mr. Shultz reported that the ETEC Committee met and discussed the process of going to computer generated elementary report cards. The design is being developed and implementation is scheduled for the 2007-08 school year.
Mr. Zimmerman requested an update on the Employment Steering Committee from Mr. Dugan. Mr. Dugan reported that the committee discussed the harassment policy, reviewed the minority recruiting efforts of the past year and is interested in a revised evaluation instrument for support staff.
Mr. Huffman reported that the Diversity Committee was informed that we did not receive the 21st Century Learning Grant we applied for. He asked Mr. Wright to explain why we were not successful. Mr. Wright reported that our scores were not sufficiently low enough to receive the grant.
Committee Reports by Board Members cont’d:
Mrs. Markle reported that the Safe and Drug Free Schools Committee met. They discussed the fact that our funding was decreased by 10% and how to deal with the decrease. They support the reinstatement of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Committee to reevaluate our Board Policy on student drug testing. They also had a long discussion of preventive efforts.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Lycoming County Planning Action Team Meeting was to meet this evening but the meeting was cancelled. He speculated that the cancellation was due to the flood.
Mr. Zimmerman also indicated that it would be a good idea to keep our planned commitment to quarterly meetings with Williamsport City Council.
Construction Projects
A. Authorize the execution of change order G-1 to the contract with The Robert Feaster Corporation for the Cochran Elementary School Water Infiltration Remediation Project. This change order will increase the contract by $1,725.00. The new contract total will be $161,705.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,630,129.66
General Fund – Restricted 242,428.27
Athletics and Extra Curricular 30,282.54
Food Service Fund 32,274.27
Data Processing Fund 9,012.44
Maintenance Fund 38,278.78
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 30,371.14
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL $3,012,777.10
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 09/21/04 in the amount of $551,231.77, 09/21/04A in the amount of $185,959.70, 09/21/04B in the amount of $625.00, 09/21/04C in the amount of $876.00, 09/21/04D (August Wire Transfers) in the amount of $2,739,049.21 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 09/21/04, 09/21/04A, 09/21/04B, 09/21/04C and 09/21/04D.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 A pprove Curtin Middle School's Comprehensive School Review document.
8.2 A uthorize the donation of used/unneeded library books from the Curtin Middle School Library to the James V. Brown Library.
8.3 Approve writer Lawrence Bassett to become an artist in residence at the Williamsport Area High School in the fall of 2004 to work with selected English classes at WAHS from October 18 through November 19, 2004, using creative writing to help students meet some of the Pennsylvania Writing Standards. Mr. Bassett will also provide staff development on the use of creative writing in a standards-based classroom on an individual or departmental basis during his time in the district - October 11, as well as October 18 through November 19, 2004. Costs for fees, transportation, and materials not to exceed $975 budgeted $487.50 in account number 10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000 and $487.50 in account number 10-1100-329-000-30-850-150-019-0000
8.4 Approve the following individuals for one day of science curriculum development at the rate of $90 per day to be completed during non-school time. The cost of the curriculum development is funded through the Title II grant.
Laura Hess Linda Radocaj
Seth Moser Catherine Gibson
Lisa Yingling Denay Gair
Barbara Neuhard Julie Bittner
8.5 Approve Connie Sugden, contracted through Education 21, Inc., to provide professional development for middle school teachers of language arts, mathematics, science and social studies on October 11, 2004. Ms. Sugden, a national trainer and educational consultant, will train teachers in the use of Study Skills Across the Curriculum, a researched based interdisciplinary study skills program. Approximate costs for this workshop are $7385 and have been budgeted under 2004-2005 Title II ($1130 lodging, meals, transportation; $750 consulting fee; $5505 workshop/resource materials for teachers).
8.6 Approve Rebecca Sitton, contracted through Egger Publishing, to provide professional development for intermediate and middle school teachers of language arts on February 21, 2005. Ms. Sitton, an educational consultant and author, will train teachers in the use of the Sitton Spelling Program. Approximate costs for this workshop are $6200 and have been budgeted under 2004-2005 Title II ($1150 lodging, meals, transportation; $3950 consulting fee; $1100 workshop materials for teachers).
8.7 Approve Kathryn Button from Texas Tech University to provide a staff development session for Grade K, 1, and 2 regular and special education teachers on October 11, 2004. The topic of the session is Writer's Workshop in the Primary Grades. The approximate cost of the presentation is $1,500 plus expenses and is funded through Title II.
Note: Kathryn Button was scheduled to do this presentation in the Spring of 2003 but had emergency surgery and had to cancel.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.8 Approve Kay Gibson for up to two days of Language Arts Curriculum work to be completed during non-school time. The rate is $90 per day and is funded through Title II.
8.9 Approve Elaine Eck for up to one day of Mathematics Curriculum work to be completed during non-school time. The rate is $90 per day and is funded through Title II.
8.10 Approve Sage Technology Solutions to provide professional development training to Roosevelt Middle School regular education teachers and special education teachers in the use of Roosevelt's Remote Broadcast Media System on Monday, September 27, 2004. A representa-tive from Sage will provide two one-hour sessions during the day. The approxi-mate cost for this workshop is $3,200 and has been budgeted under the 2004-05 EETT Grant.
8.11 Approve the Otter Creek Institute to present a staff development session on "How to Successfully Teach Math Facts and Word Problem Strategies for All" to approximately 60 elementary teachers on November 24, 2004. The cost of the presentation is $3,000 and is being funded through Title II and the Jackson Site-Based Budget.
8.12 Approve Anne Lesher, Title I reading specialist at Cochran, to provide up to 20 hours of Parent Training, "Strategies to Support Reading," to Title I parents in the schools and community organizations (10 hours of presentations and 10 hours of preparation). The cost will be $24.67 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I, Parent Activities.
8.13 Approve Certified trainer, Doris Klankowski, from Sagebrush Corp. to present an on-site workshop to the district's librarians and library aides October 11, 2004. She will address all aspects of the library's Spectrum software including a refresher on the basics and
assistance leveraging the most advanced functions used daily in our libraries. Approximate costs are $2,227 and are budgeted in account number 10-2271-323-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.14 Approve APL Associates to provide one day of professional development on Classroom Management to the Cochran Elementary School faculty on December 20, 2004. The approximate cost for the full day of professional development will be $2,000 plus expenses and is budgeted in account number 10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.15 Authorize the Community/Adult Technical Program for the Fall of 2004. The courses will be advertised on the Williamsport Area School District website. Registration can occur during regular school hours at the high school, by mail. Space for participants in courses is on a first-come first-served basis. A minimum of 10 participants must be registered for each course. Deadline for registration is September 17 with classes beginning the week of September 20. Following is the registration fee schedule:
WASD Residents Non-Residents
Length of Course (Hours) Registration Fee Registration Fee
10 $35 $45
20 $50 $70
30 $70 $100
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.15 Authorize the Community/Adult Technical Program for the Fall of 2004 cont’ d:
NOTE: Residents are those individuals residing within the boundaries of the WASD or employees of the WASD. All others are non-residents. Participants who attend 80% of the classes will be issued a certificate of completion by the Williamsport Area School District. Participants will be provided an opportunity to evaluate the course during the last class session.
Programs that meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education program standards and requirements are eligible for State reimbursement (instructional hours at 80% of $8.60/hour).
The following teachers who will be offering courses will be paid at the rate of $ 24.67 per hour as per the collective bargaining agreement:
Jim Hockenberry The Art of Photoshop (20 hours)
Kevin Warner Intro to Metalsmithing/Jewelry Making (20 hours)
8.16 A pproval of a contract with Intermediate Unit 1, acting as the agent administering the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PDE and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, to fund the second year of Incarcerated Youth Training Program operating at the Lycoming County Corrections System. This is a continuation of the program begun during the past school year. All funding for the program is provided through an OVR Grant.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Clyde L. Myers, part-time custodian at Curtin Middle School, for health reasons, effective September 20, 2004.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Brenda C. Watkins, full-time Special Education teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective September 17, 2004, through October 8, 2004.
Mrs. Watkins utilized all available sick and/or personal days and began her unpaid leave of absence on September 17, 2004, which is to 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. Catherine M. Daugherty, part-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School, extension of an unpaid medical leave, effective August 25, 2004, through
October 1, 2004.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
C. Robert J. Deitrick, part-time custodian at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective July 30, 2004, through October 15, 2004, possibly to return sooner. Mr. Deitrick is not eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act at this time.
D. Myrene L. Bradley, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective October 4, 2004, through October 15, 2004.
E. Karen M. Chappell, general food service worker at Sheridan Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on September 27, 2004.
F. Ronald R. Delker, part-time custodian at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective October 4, 2004, through October 9, 2004.
G. Deborah J. Keller, full-time library aide at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective for one day only on
October 21, 2004.
H. W. Gerald (Jerry) McManus II, part-time custodian at the service complex for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective September 24, 2004, through September 29, 2004.
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective September 30, 2004, through
October 1, 2004.
J. Judith A. Welch, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective for one day only on November 18, 2004.
K. Sharan L. White, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective September 22, 2004, through September 23, 2004.
L. Nancy D. Vanderlin, health room technician at Roosevelt Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for the dates of September 28, September 30, October 5, October 7, October 12, and October 14, 2004.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Maria N. Pulizzi, 1311 Elmira St. Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective October 1, 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 Curtin Middle School, at a salary of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $37,900, prorated. Ms. Pulizzi holds a bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University and is currently certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped, Elementary and Early Childhood (replacing Kathy LaLota, on sabbatical leave).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. The following as Coordinating Teachers at the stipend amounts indicated for each position for the 2004-2005 school year:
Alix Lang Foreign Language Department $2,500
Diane M. Breon Library Department $2,500
C. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2004-2005 school year at the rates (pending negotiations) 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:
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
BAND
Williamsport Area High School
Stage Band Directors Donald J. Fisher $ 643
Edward A. Richards $ 643
Concert Band Director Edward A. Richards $1,786
Middle Schools
Director (Lycoming Valley) Donald J. Fisher $1,072
Director (Curtin) Kevin D. Henry $1,072
Director (Roosevelt) Laura C. Weir $1,072
Director (2 sch./H-L & Rd. Hills) Todd L. Kendall $ 714
Director (2 sch./Jackson &Stevens) Judith B. Shellenberger $ 714
Director (2 sch./Sheridan & Coch.) Kevin D. Henry $ 714
CHORAL
Williamsport Area High School
Director Anna L. Radspinnder $1,535
Director Kent C. Weaver $1,786
Cherry, White and Blue Marisa Hickey $ 461
Kent C. Weaver $ 715
Anna L. Radspinner $ 461
Middle Schools
Director (Curtin) Marisa S. Hickey $1,007
Director (Lycoming Valley) Jean L. Hormell $1,072
Director (Roosevelt) Robert L. Hickey, Jr. $1,007
Director (Curtin) Natalie B. Grimes $1,072
Director (Lycoming Valley) Douglas S. Gordon $1,072
Director (Roosevelt) Maureen M. Richards $1,072
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2004-2005 school year cont’d:
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
CHORAL
Elementary Schools
Director (1 school/Stevens) Deborah A. Lax $ 357
Director (1 school/Rd. Hills) Jean L. Hormell $ 357
Director (1 school/Hep.-Lyc.) Sharon E. Freed $ 357
Director (1 school/Jackson) Kay E. Fisher $ 357
Director (1 school/Cochran) Beverly W. Schmidt $ 357
Director (1 school/Sheridan) Michelle L. Hinkal $ 336
ORCHESTRA
Williamsport Area High School
Director Jeffrey M. Tedford $1,786
Middle Schools
Director (Lycoming Valley) James A. Bertrand $1,072
Director (Roosevelt) Kathleen O. Mondell $1,072
Director (Curtin) Melissa J. Becker $1,007
Elementary Schools
Director (2 sch./H-L & Rd. Hills) James A. Bertrand $ 714
Director (2 sch./Coch. & Sheridan) Melissa J. Becker $ 672
Director (2 sch./Jackson & Stevens) Kathleen O. Mondell $ 714
D. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:
Aaron T. Johnson 903 Sheridan St., Williamsport (effective 09/08/04)
Paula R. Myers 677 Heller Ave., Williamsport (effective 09/13/04)
Rebecca Posey 700 West Edwin St., #1E, Williamsport (eff. 09/22/04)
Wendy L. Dgien 1813 Sholder Ave., Williamsport (effective 09/22/04)
Shannon L. Hartranft 720 Sylvan Dr., S. Williamsport (effective 09/22/04)
E. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective September 22, 2004:
Vincent Edward Cramm 102 Cornwall Ave., Trout Run
Jonathan M. Miller 723 Tucker St., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F. The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked during the 2004-2005 school year:
Matthew J. Bolduc 1070 Park Rd., Winfield (effective 09/13/04)
Marguerite A. Fleming 397 Katy’s Church Rd., Muncy (effective 09/17/04)
Bernard R. Katz 2529 W. Fourth St., Williamsport (effective 09/17/04)
Nancy A. King 219 Grove St., Avis (effective 09/17/04)
Michael L. McLaughlin 309 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven (eff. 09/17/04)
Melissa R. Roupp R.R. #1 Box 1205, Forksville (effective 09/17/04)
Julie M. Pentico 1356 Mansel Ave., Williamsport
Claire Y. Shannon 1223 Packer St., Williamsport
G. 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:
Arthur L. Hengler 540 George St., S. Williamsport
Shannon L. Mahosky 337 Middle Rd., Jersey Shore (effective 09/13/04)
Elisha M. Shumaker 14 Bellefonte Ave., Lock Haven
Erin A. Barto 266 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
Laurie C. Calnea 621 Sheridan St., Williamsport
H. 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:
Ann J. Monks 548 Level Corner Rd., Linden
I. Joan L. Hauser, 155 Pincrest Rd., Jersey Shore, as a substitute health room technician, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked.
J. The following substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective September 15, 2004:
Louis H. Gatti 2305 West Mountain Ave., S. Williamsport
K. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2004-2005 school year, at the stipends established 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:
Williamsport Area High School
Billtown Banner Editorial Advisor Martha B. Huddy $2,858
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2004-2005 school year cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Cherry & White Editorial Advisor John C. Weaver $2,457
Class of 2005 Advisor Steven R. Wiser $ 714
Class of 2006 Advisor Thomas H. Bauman $ 714
Class of 2007 Advisor VACANT ---
Future Business Leader Advisor VACANT ---
Family Career Community
Leaders of America Advisor Patricia M. Schick $ 714
LaMemoire Editorial Advisor Amy R. Mahon $2,228
National Honor Society Advisor Janine W. Randall $ 714
Publications Business Advisor John P. Imrisek $3,071
Student Government Association
Advisor Rodney K. Morgans $1,429
Student Voice Advisor Marie E. Fox $ 921
Drama Club and Commencement
Speaker Advisor Marie E. Fox $1,072
Middle School AV Coordinators
Curtin VACANT ---
Lycoming Valley Suzanne L. Straka $ 714
Roosevelt Ronald E. Sahm $ 714
Middle School Student Council Advisors
Curtin Billie Jean Nogle $ 614 Lycoming Valley James E. Donnell $ 619
Lycoming Valley John M. Dick $ 614
Roosevelt Robert L. Hickey, Jr. $ 614
Elementary School Patrol Advisors
Cochran John A. Mapes $ 500
Hepburn-Lycoming Tina M. Rhinehart $ 430
Jackson Susanne Pryor $ 471
Round Hills Mary Ann Vance $ 500
Sheridan Brenda C. Watkins $ 470
Stevens VACANT ---
Curtin Middle School
Advisor for Curtin Yearbook Marlene M. Cauley $ 714
Advisor for Roosevelt Yearbook Jennifer J. Griswold $ 557
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. REMOVED BY ADMINISTRATION: Terry L. Carpenter, 1443 Pine Run Rd., Linden, from a full-time Administrative Support I (185 day, 7 hours per day) to a full-time Administrative Support I (245 day, 7½ hours per day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $26,166, prorated ($14.24 per hour), effective October 4, 2004 (replacing Deb Phillips, transferred).
B. Shirley A. Harman, 618 Dunkleberger Rd., Williamsport, from an Instructional Support Aide (Special Education) at Round Hills to an Instructional Support Aide (Chapter 15) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $15,398 ($11.89 per hour), effective October 4, 2004 (new position approved by the Board).
C. Connie M. Hess, 1830 Blanchard Ave., Williamsport, from a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at Round Hills Elementary School to a general food service worker (2½ hours daily) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $9.39 per hour, effective September 22, 2004 (replacing Stacey Godfrey, transferred to an aide position).
D. Paula R. Myers, 677 Heller Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Stevens Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $9.39 per hour, effective September 22, 2004 (replacing Shannon Bartron, resigned).
9.5 AUTHORIZE TO POST/ADVERTISE NEW POSITIONS
Authorize the administration to post/advertise the following positions:
A. Two positions as Cafeteria Monitors (up to 1 ½ hours per day) for each position, up to 150 days), effective on or about October 15, 2004, at the rate or $9.64 per hour (plus eligible benefits such as social security and worker's comp.). All wages and benefits to be paid under Title I.
B. Approve implementation of the Title I Extended Day Programs for the following schools and number of positions as identified below, effective September 27, 2004. All costs funded through Title I (names will be presented at October 5, 2004 Board meeting):
Cochran Elementary School (September 27, 2004 through May 19, 2005), up to five (5) supplemental teaching positions at $24.67 per hour (maximum of 4 hours per week per teacher) plus appropriate benefits (social security, retirement, and worker’s comp.)
Jackson Elementary School (September 27, 2004 through April 28, 2005), up to five (5) supplemental teaching positions at $24.67 per hour (maximum of 4 hours per week per teacher) plus appropriate benefits (social security, retirement, and worker’s comp.)
9.5 AUTHORIZE TO POST/ADVERTISE NEW POSITIONS
B. Approve implementation of the Title I Extended Day Programs for the following schools cont’d:
Sheridan Elementary School (October 4, 2004 through May 20, 2005), up to three (3) supplemental teaching positions at $24.67 per hour (maximum of 45 minutes per day, 3 days per week per teacher) and one (1) instructional support aide position at contract rate plus appropriate benefits (social security, retirement, and worker’s comp.)
Stevens Elementary School (October 11, 2004 through May 13, 2005), up to five (5) supplemental teaching positions (one also as coordinator) at $24.67 per hour (maximum of 4 hours per week per teacher except coordinator) plus appropriate benefits (social security, retirement, and worker’s comp.)
Curtin Middle School (September 26, 2004 through May 19, 2005), up to seven (7) supplemental teaching positions at $24.67 per hour (maximum 30 minutes per day, up to 4 days per week) plus appropriate benefits (social security, retirement, and worker’s comp.)
Roosevelt Middle School (September 28, 2004 through 91 days), up to nine (9) supplemental teaching positions at $24.67 per hour (maximum 45 minutes per day, up to 91 days) plus appropriate benefits (social security, retirement, and worker’s comp.)
9.6 CONTRACTS
A. R. "Rusty" Franzen, Jr., 23 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport, to provide substitute principal (administrative) services to the Williamsport Area School District administration at the rate of $345.00 per day, not to exceed a total of $25,000 for the 2004-2005 school year (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective September 22, 2004, through June 10, 2004. Mr. Franzen retired effective August 20, 2004. Mr. Franzen will be eligible for additional benefits as a substitute.
9.7 OTHER
A. Authorize the Board President or Vice-President to sign agreements with the following school district/PSERS retirees who fill coaching/extracurricular temporary positions during the 2004-2005 school year, specifying that stipends paid to these individuals for these services will not be subject to PSERS contributions (per PSERS regulations):
James C. Arp, Sr. George E. Cook Richard D. Zimmerman
Lawrence F. Bassett Alfred L. Poff
Samuel E. Belle Wayne L. Stabley
Paul V. Bower (01/05) LaVonne J. Young
9.7 OTHER
B. Authorize the administration to pursue implementation of a Work-Based Learning Cooperative Education Program for eligible students at sites throughout the District (sites will be determined by the administration). Selected students will be paid minimum wage and individuals will be presented on a future agenda. All fund paid through the general fund (not to exceed $30,000).
C. Authorize the Superintendent to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel authorizing procedures for security services at the Alternative Education School (Woodward Site) during the 2004-2005 school term.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Approve released time for staff members to participate in professional development activities in accordance with the Professional Development Plan of the Williamsport Area School District and consider approving training programs. All expenditures proposed are within local, state and federal budget categories approved as noted.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Sixty (60) students from Jackson Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by several staff members, to travel to the Thomas Taber Museum during October 2004 to kick off the Milken Festival for Youth. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with their school’s field trip requirements. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-111-00-000-122-015-0000). A substitute will be required for ½ day.
B. Eighty-five (85) gifted students from Curtin and Roosevelt Middle Schools, accompanied by their teachers and three parent chaperones, to travel to Cornwall, Pennsylvania during October 2004 to attend the PA Renaissance Faire. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with their school’ s field trip disciplinary requirements. Transportation in the approximate amount of $516 will be provided by contract carrier (10-1243-813-000-20-000-000-023-0000), and approximate entry fees in the amount of $705 will be charged to string #10-1243-513-000-20-000-000-023-0000. Two substitutes will be required for the day.
C. Ninety-five (95) Williamsport Area High School Marching Millionaire members, accompanied by the staff and band parents, to travel to South Williamsport during October 2004 to participate in the Mummers Day Parade. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. District transportation is requested (10-3211-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
D. Approximately 110 gifted students from Cochran, Hepburn, Jackson, Round Hills, Sheridan, and Stevens Elementary Schools, accompanied by staff and parent volunteers, to travel to New York City during May 2005. The students will visit the Liberty Science Center, the South Street Seaport, and see a Broadway play. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid for by the students and their families.
E. Revision to Item 11.1.C from the September 7, 2004, agenda, a trip to Philadelphia by Williamsport Area High School students: The number of students participating is increased from 10 to 20; students will be transported by contract carrier rather than the school van; and funding will now be split with the Student Government Association.
F. Four (4) Williamsport Area High School Student Government Association members, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Allentown during September 2004 to participate in a leadership conference. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. Transportation will be provided in the school van. All expenses will be paid by SGA funds.
11.2* Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Hemlock Girl Scout Council to use the multi-purpose room and/or cafeteria at the
district’s elementary schools on various dates in September from 6:00 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. to hold an informational meeting on Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Council is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $75.00. Certificate of Insurance on file. Hemlock Girl Scout Council would also like to request that whenever a school building is used for regular meetings throughout the year those fees also be waived.
C. Lycoming County Planning Commission to use the auditorium and cafeteria at Roosevelt Middle School on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 from 5:30 p.m. until
9:30 p.m. to hold a public input session for the comprehensive plan. The Lycoming County Planning Commission is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance waived.
STUDENT /COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
11.2* Approve the following request for facility use cont’d:
D. Repaz Band to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on December 7 (rehearsal) and December 12, 2004 (concert) as well as April 18 (rehearsal) and
April 24, 2005 (concert), from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for rehearsals and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for concerts. The Repaz Band is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $100.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
Technical Center at the Williamsport Area High School on October 6 and 7, 2004
from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. to hold a service technician training. AASP will waive the fee for our instructor if we waive their occupancy fee estimated at $50.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Williamsport Area School District and South Williamsport Area School District whereby vocational services will be provided to students of the South Williamsport Area School District. The proposed form of the Memorandum of Understanding has been provided, and it is anticipated that approximately 60 South Williamsport Area School District students would participate per year.
12.2* Approve the agreement with YMCA Child Care Services for childcare during Title I Parent Workshops during the 2004-05 school year. All costs will be paid by Title I.
12.3* Authorize the purchase of #2 fuel oil, #74 diesel fuel and 89 octane gasoline, for the FY05 school year, as per the terms and conditions of the Pennsylvania Joint Purchasing Council/Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit as follows:
Farm & Home Oil Company, Milton, PA
#2 Fuel Oil - Firm Tank Wagon Transport (7,200 gallons) $1.0815/per gallon
#2 Fuel Oil - Firm Tank Wagon $1.2215/per gallon
#74 Diesel Tank Wagon (LSD) $1.2415/per gallon, add on 60/40 LSD $.0325/per gallon
89 Octane Unleaded - Firm Gasoline Tank Wagon $1.4150/per gallon
TAX ITEMS - None
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Stone stated that he visited the I Can Learn Laboratory at Roosevelt Middle School. He took the unit pretest and was surprised that he answered one of the questions incorrectly. He challenged the other board members to visit the lab and take the test. He promised a Silver Dollar to any board member that got a 100% on the test. He stated that the lab and program was very impressive.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS CONT’D:
Mr. Zimmerman stated that a number of the board members are planning to attend, together, one athletic event from each sport. They are going to start with a Girls’ Soccer game this Saturday.
Mrs. Mahaffey stated that she is on the dance committee at Roosevelt. This Friday is the first dance and she welcomed other board members to help chaperone.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced that the Board met in executive session prior to this evening’s 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 8:28 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary