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, October 5, 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., James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION – Mrs. Susan Mahaffey provided the invocation and read the ninth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Katie McDermott
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Presentation on the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine held in Chicago, IL from June 20-June 29, 2004 by Ashley Imrisek, Williamsport Area High School Senior
This program allows students the opportunity to visit cutting edge medical schools and facilities and the opportunity to interact with leaders within the medical field. Students have up-close and personal contact with physicians, surgeons, researchers, scientists, and medical educators as they go behind the scenes to view these professionals at work.
B. Presentation on the Governor's Women's Conference for Students:
C. Congratulations to Ken Welsh, Department Chair for Mathematics, for being named by Jeremy Hurwitz, a former Williamsport Area School District student now attending MIT, as a teacher who has been a great inspiration in his life. Each year students admitted to MIT are asked to share a name of a teacher who has been especially influential in their development.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
D. Five students from the Williamsport Area High School will be featured in the annual Pennsylvania National Art Honor Society/National Junior Art Honor Society/PA Art Club State Exhibition. This year's exhibition will be held from October 8- November 12, 2004, at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design in Downtown Lancaster. Student work was created by Jamie, Jennie, and Catherine Helminiak, Andrew Sims, and Tonya Huston for this invitational event.
E. Congratulations to Board Member Pamela Markle who was elected as the second Vice-President of the PSBA in a statewide election.
F. Board Dialogue on District Goals.
The following topics were discussed at the Board Development Conference in terms of being scheduled at future Board meetings for dialogue:
1. Analysis of Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, and High Schools Data Requests
2. P.A.G.E. 1 School (Sheridan)
3. Analysis of Full-Day Kindergarten
4. Middle Level Curriculum Plan
5. Data Warehousing
6. 9th Grade Academy/Project 720
7. Differentiated Supervision
G. Board Goals for the 2004-05 School Year
The following topics were discussed at the Board Development Conference as Board goals for the 2004-05 School Year:
1. Supporting Implementation of the Strategic Plan
2 Engaging the Public
3. Reviewing Board Procedures
4. Planning for a More Interactive Budget Process
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A
. Calendar of Events
October 11 District-Wide Inservice Day
October 11
Public Relations Committee Meeting—4:00 p.m.
October 15
Milken Festival for Youth Kick Off in front of the Taber Museum—1:00 p.m.
October 19
Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee Meeting—2:00 p.m.
October 19 WASD School Board Meeting—7:00 p.m.
October 21
ETAC/ATAC Meeting—6:30 p.m.
October 25
Secondary Alternative Education Meeting—4:00 p.m.
November 2
WASD School Board Meeting—7:00 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B. On display in the Baskin Gallery during October is “Art From the Fair: Award Winning Art from the Lycoming County Fair”
C. Every Child Counts Campaign – We are ready to kick-off the campaign. The first public meeting will be held at Curtin Middle School at 7:00 p.m. on November 18th.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Temple reported that he is participating on a committee to evaluate and coordinate the inclusion of South Williamsport and Loyalsock students in our vocational programs. The committee has had two meetings to date. Three more are scheduled.
Mrs. Williams reported that the Elementary Alternative Education Committee met recently. The Round Hills location is working well. The program has become an integral part of the school. Mr. Pardoe and his staff have welcomed the students and the program. The other elementary principals have made a commitment to visit their students on a monthly basis.
Mrs. Markle reported that PSBA will be holding “Act 72 Part II – Engaging the Community” on
October 28th . The next regional PSBA will be held on November 18th at Jersey Shore.
Mr. Stone reported that the bi-weekly construction meeting took place today. The projects are progressing. A schedule meeting was held following the regular meeting. Alternative schedules were proposed by the general contractor. The alternatives will be evaluated and a follow-up meeting will be held in two weeks.
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the balance of the agenda including the two addendums.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call. Mr. Shultz announced that he was abstaining from item 9.3P.
Construction Projects
A. Authorize the execution of the Certificate of Substantial Completion with the Robert Feaster Corporation for the Cochran Elementary School Water Infiltration Remediation Project.
B. Authorize the execution of the Certificate of Substantial Completion with John R. Imbt, Inc. for the Woodward Township School Roof Project.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 10/05/04 in the amount of $1,026,525.30, 10/05/04A in the amount of $142,834.99, 10/05/04B in the amount of $4,746.25 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 10/05/04, 10/05/04A, and 10/05/04B. .
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2 Authorize the donation of unneeded & obsolete equipment and supplies to Food for the Poor. Donations are currently being accepted for use in Florida.
6.3* Authorize the Lycoming County Assessment Office to provide and mail the homestead and farmstead applications and instructions as per the requirements of Act 72 of 2004. The cost of this service is estimated not to exceed 55.9 cents per mailing. This cost includes the application, instructions, cover letter, return envelope and postage. Our total cost is estimated to be $6,750.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1* Authorize a $1,875 transfer from an already approved account in the High School budget to cover the costs of customizing the SASIxp report card to meet the needs of the High School. The Board previously (8/3/04) authorized up to $5,000 for this purpose. Total costs are $6,875.
8.2 Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to serve as chairman of the Policy Committee for the Pennsylvania Career and Technical Education Conference (PACTEC). Serving in this capacity would require 3 days of release time for Policy Committee meetings plus 3 days for the conference, held in late June, 2005. There are no other expenses to the school district. Travel and lodging expenses for meetings are paid by PACTEC. PACTEC is the premier career and technical education professional development opportunity in Pennsylvania. PACTEC is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the Pennsylvania Association for Career and Technical Education (PA-ACTE), the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), the Pennsylvania Association of Vocational Administrators (PAVA), and the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA). Mr. Piwowar currently serves as the PAVA representative on the Policy Committee and was nominated by the committee to serve as 2005 chairman during PACTEC 2004 held at Seven Springs June 23-26, 2004. PACTEC 2005 will be held June 26-29, 2003 at the Lancaster Host Resort. Policy Committee meeting dates are October 18, 2004, February 18, 2005, plus an April and May, 2005 date to be determined.
8.3* Approve Brandon Pardoe, Principal at Round Hills Elementary School to participate in Leadership Lycoming. Tuition cost is $1,150 and is budgeted in his administrative conference account.
8.4* Approve Madina Ali, Nicole Pish and Nadia Tuffaha, students at Williamsport Area High School to participate in Youth Leadership Lycoming Tuition cost is $1,500 and is budgeted in account number 10-1110-819-000-00-000-000-017-0000
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5 Approve Robert Williams to conduct his doctoral research project in Williamsport Area School District as a part of his participation in the Differentiated Supervision Committee and focusing particularly on the Clinical Supervision pilot. Robert will interview three volunteer teachers and three volunteer administrators, the superintendent and the assistant superintendent, all of whom are participating in the Clinical Supervision pilot. Surveys will be administered to the Clinical Supervision pilot group at the start and finish of training and data used for Robert's research. All interviews and surveys will be kept confidential when the case study is published and identities of participants will not be included in the published research material.
The results of the study will be beneficial to the District for use in determining whether Clinical Supervision will work in the district, determining strengths/weaknesses of the pilot, and strengths/weaknesses of the supervisory process as it is explored within the district.
8.6* Approve training one-to-one, special education paraprofessionals for first aid and CPR on Monday, October 11, 2004. Updated and initial training in these areas is a requirement to continue billing ACCESS. Training will be provided by the American Red Cross and is budgeted in the general fund budget (10-1200-329-000-00-000-004-0000). Training cost will be $775.
8.7 Approve the Cochran Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Billie Jean Nogle, full-time special education teacher at Curtin Middle School, for other employment, effective release date to be determined.
B. Mark E. Douthat, Assistant Athletic Director (stipend position), for other employment, effective September 20, 2004.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Michelle L. Boyles, elementary (2nd grade) teacher at Cochran Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective October 8, 2004, through December 30, 2004, possibly to return sooner.
Mrs. Boyles is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on October 8, 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.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
B. Scott E. Ferguson, Sr., auxiliary custodian for the District, for three (3) days of military leave on September 15, 2004, through September 19, 2004 (as reflected in orders), in accordance with Section 5159(14)(b) of the School District Policy Manual and Act 174 of 1990. School law allows a maximum of 15 paid military days per year.
C. Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective October 19, 2004, through October 22, 2004.
D. Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective October 6, 2004, through October 13, 2004.
E. James S. Walbridge, regular part-time bus driver, extension of his unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective October 2, 2004 through December 31, 2004, possibly to return sooner.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Jennifer L. Bryant, Box 95 Main St., Townville, PA 16360, as a temporary professional employee, effective October 12, 2004, to teach Social Studies at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $37,900, prorated. Ms. Bryant holds a bachelor’s degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and is certified in Social Studies (replacing William Emery, transferred to an administrative position).
B. Terry L. Walker, 41 Eldred St., Williamsport, as a full-time (185 days, 7 hours per day) Instructional Support Aide/LS at Roosevelt Middle School, with a base wage rate of $14,103, prorated ($10.89 per hour), effective October 12, 2004, plus applicable benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement between WASD and WASP [funded through ACCESS] (new position).
C. 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
Class of 2007 Advisor Jeanne Yaggi $ 557
D. The following person(s) to the uncompensated position(s) indicated at the high school for the 2004-2005 school year:
Ski Club Advisor Stacey L. Saxon
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E. Kenneth T. Harter, 717 Bakers Rd., Trout Run, Maintenance Specialist/Electrician for the District, as a Backup Sewage Treatment Plant Operator, at the annual stipend of $600 ($50 per month) for the 2004-2005 school year.
F. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Cochran Elementary School for the 2004-2005 school year, effective from September 27, 2004 through May 19, 2005. The program will require up to five (5) supplemental teaching positions (maximum of 4 hours per week per teacher). Teachers will be paid at the rate of $24.67 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Title I:
Dena D. Mesaris 952 Route 87 Hwy., Montoursville
Elaine M. Eck 152 West Hills Dr., Williamsport
Rhonda L. Getgen 2850 Bottle Run Rd., Williamsport
Anne M. Lesher 318 Linvic Dr., Muncy
G. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Jackson Elementary School for the 2004-2005 school year, effective September 27, 2004 through April 28, 2005. The program will require up to five (5) supplemental teaching positions (maximum of 4 hours per week per teacher). Teachers will be paid at the rate of $24.67 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Title I:
Louise A. Campana 302 Union Ave., Williamsport
Jacqueline K. Thompson 58 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Marcia A. Bruno Townhouse C, 426 Brandon Ave., Williamsport
Therese M. Molesky 412 Walnut St., Montoursville
Kimberly M. Wasp 1877 Beauty Ave., Williamsport
H. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Sheridan Elementary School for the 2004-2005 school year, effective October 4, 2004 through May 20, 2005. The program will require up to three (3) supplemental teaching positions (maximum of 45 minutes per day, 3 days per week per teacher). Teachers will be paid at the rate of $24.67 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Title I:
Marcy L. Garrison 1664 Marlin Parkway, Williamsport
Michelle L. Hinkal 1325 High St., Williamsport
Brenda E. Pennella 160 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Substitute Teachers for Sheridan Title I Extended Day Program:
Julie A. Bittner 1009 Dawne Dr., Williamsport
Paula M. Moore 2241 Lincoln St., Williamsport
Lynne E. Piotrowski 1362 Northway Rd., Williamsport
Elaine M. Harvey 2516 E. Hills Dr., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I. Deborah E. Briel, 582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station, as an aide for the Title I Extended Day Program (Homework Help) at Sheridan Elementary School for the 2004-2005 school year, effective from October 4, 2004, through May 20, 2005. The program will be held three days per week for up to 45 minutes per day, at her regular contract rate plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
J. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2004-2005 school year, effective October 11, 2004 through May 13, 2005. The program will require up to five (5) supplemental teaching positions (maximum of 4 hours per week per teacher). The positions will be shared by the following teachers not to exceed approved hours. Teachers will be paid at the rate of $24.67 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Title I:
Christina L. Caputo 515 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville
Joanne L. DeLand 600 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station
Tammi M. Dunkleberger 17 Roseville Rd., Williamsport
Georgia A. Grove 1001 Race St., Williamsport
Catherine L. Hanner 518 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville
Suzanne Lenio 46 Biddle Rd., Montoursville
Judy A. Nordstrom 54 Lehman Dr., Cogan Station
Bryan S. Williams 1604 Elwood Rd., Williamsport
K. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Curtin Middle School for the 2004-2005 school year, effective September 26, 2004 through May 19, 2005. The program will require up to seven (7) supplemental teaching positions (maximum 30 minutes per day, up to 4 days per week). Teachers will be paid at the rate of $24.67 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Title I:
Kerri L. Sokolowski 35 Washington Blvd., 1st Floor, Williamsport
Charles F. (Chad) Greevy IV 612 Rural Ave., Williamsport
Michelle W. Bower 77 Lundy Lane, Williamsport
Stephanie J. Wolfanger 592 Shadle Rd., Jersey Shore
Seth H. Decker 2630 Waldman Dr., Apt. 7, Williamsport
George H. Plowman, Jr. 29 Stable Lane, Mill Hall
L. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Roosevelt Middle School for the 2004-2005 school year, effective September 28, 2004 through 91 days. The program will require up to nine (9) supplemental teaching positions at (maximum 45 minutes per day, up to 91 days). Teachers will be paid at the rate of $24.67 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Title I:
Carol K. DeSilva 207 Feigles Rd., Muncy
Barbara J. Sullivan 651 Pearson Rd., Jersey Shore
Teresa E. Miller 53 Caraway Dr., Cogan Station
Jeffrey E. Ohnmeiss 1000 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
L. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Program at Roosevelt Middle School for the 2004-2005 school year cont’d:
Rebecca K. Ward 110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore
Dixie R. Weaver 1278 Route 87 Highway, Montoursville
Tim M. Tyson 819 Second St., Williamsport
Kevin B. Mumbauer 924 W. Central Ave., S. Williamsport
Crissy M. Walker 1035 Coldwater Town Rd., Jersey Shore
Substitute Teachers for Roosevelt Extended Day Program:
Judith J. Bower 75 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Thomas D. Croce 595 Park Ave., Lock Haven
Ronald E. Sahm 431 Percy St., S. Williamsport
M. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 6, 2004:
Donna Gadson 812 High St., Williamsport
Elaine M. Thompson 2607 Grand St., Williamsport
N. The following substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective date as indicated:
Peggy A. Applegate 346 Greenaway Farm Rd., Cogan Stat. (eff. 09/30/04)
Raymond J. Hartman 3499 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport (eff. 09/22/04)
Frank D. Sherman 1758 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport (eff. 09/30/04)
O. 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:
Jenni L. Baltzer 3890 Slacks Run Rd., Trout Run
Krista A. Todd 61 Valley Heights Dr., Williamsport
P. Mr. Shultz abstained from this item: 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:
Yvonne M. Barnes 55 Hillcrest Dr., Cogan Station
Donna Gadson 812 High St., Williamsport
Heidi E. Walters 31 Terrace Lane, Williamsport
Margaret A. Thornton 505 Center St. #611, Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Q. 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:
Adam L. Hinton 883 Beagle Rd., Mill Hall
R. Jeff J. Legge, 1412 Princeton Ave., Williamsport, as an event staff person, with a base wage rate of $7.50 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 8, 2004.
S. Bryan S. Williams, 1604 Elwood Rd., Williamsport, as the coordinator for the Title I Extended Day Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2004-2005 school year, effective October 11, 2004 through May 13, 2005 (maximum of one additional hour per week in addition to four hours per week as teacher for the program), at the rate of $24.67 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Title I.
T. Angela B. Corey, 331 Eldred St. Apt. 1, Williamsport, to maintain, update, and process records, applications, and reports related to the Adult Education/Adult Literacy Grants, for approximately 20 hours per month, effective on or about September 27, 2004, through June, 2005, at wage rate per collective bargaining agreement (funded through Adult Education/Adult Literacy Grants).
U. Andrew H. Bennett, 35 Riverview Rd., Linden, as a temporary professional employee, effective October 11, 2004, to teach Elementary (4th Grade) at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’ ;s, $37,900, prorated. Mr. Bennett holds a bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Elementary (replacing Mary Jackson, resigned).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Bonnie M. Maddox, 39 Horseshoe Lane, Cogan Station, from a regular school bus driver (bargaining unit employee) to a full-time Administrative Support I (245 day, 7½ hours per day) in the Tax Office at the District Service Center, at the salary rate of $24,512, prorated ($13.34 per hour), effective October 11, 2004 (replacing Donna Mills, retired).
B. Cynthia I. Hughes, 536 Beach Dr., Cogan Station, from a full-time Instructional Support Aide at the high school to a full-time Instructional Support Aide (185 day, 7 hours per day) with the Career & Technical Dept. at the high school, with a base wage rate of $16,498, prorated ($12.74 per hour), effective October 12, 2004 (replacing Deborah Phillips at her request to return to her prior Admin. Support position during probationary period, effective October 11, 2004; originally replacing Thomas Bishop, retired).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
C. Wala S. Tillman, 1740 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, from a part-time Hall/Cafeteria Monitor at the high school to a full-time Instructional Support Aide - MDS (185 day, 7 hours per day) at Curtin Middle School, with a base wage rate of $14,103, prorated ($10.89 per hour), effective October 12, 2004 (new position).
D. LaVonne A. Walter, 11 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, from a part-time Hall/Cafeteria Monitor at the high school to a full-time Instructional Support Aide - AS (185 day, 7 hours per day) at Curtin Middle School, with a base wage rate of $14,103, prorated ($10.89 per hour), effective October 12, 2004 (replacing Mary Kimble, transferred).
E. Ronald R. Delker, 1510 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport, from a part-time custodian at the high school to a regular part-time custodian at Curtin Middle School (2nd shift), 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $9.64 per hour, effective October 11, 2004 (replacing Clyde Myers, resigned).
F. Phyllis C. Capps, 211 Dudek Rd., 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 $9.39 per hour, effective October 6, 2004 (replacing Valorie Singleton, transferred).
G. Wayne L. Hepler, 2006 Ridge Crest Circle, Montoursville, from a substitute school bus driver to a regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee), at the salary rate of $11.72 per hour, effective September 27, 2004.
H. Stephanie N. McKee, 1017 High St., Williamsport, from a part-time food service worker at the high school to a part-time (prorated; up to 180 days, up to 4½ hours per day) Bus Aide for the District, at the rate of $10.79 per hour, effective October 12, 2004 (replacing Sylvia Shumbat, transferred to full-time position).
9.5 OTHER
A. Authorize the Superintendent to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association outlining eligibility criteria for WEA retirees to return to coverage under the District's health care plan, should alternative coverage be inferior to the plan provided by the District or exceed other costs of the District plan by defined limits. Such WEA retiree must still meet eligibility requirements defined in the collective bargaining agreement.
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. (See attachment)
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Five (5) Williamsport Area High School SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) students, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lancaster during October 2005 to participate in a 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. The students will be transported in the school van. All costs will be paid by SADD funds.
B. Eighteen (18) life skills support students, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Hospital on Mondays and Wednesdays through the end of May 2005. The students will be participating in the job training program. 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. The students will be transported by City Bus.
C. Twelve (12) gifted students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Lycoming College once a month (September through December 2004) to attend the Concerts and Noon series. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the college.
D. Ten (10) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Field House during October 2004 to participate in a state-wide mousetrap racers competition. 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 and will be shared with the career day students.
E. Twenty-five (25) fifth grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and two parent volunteers, to travel to Lock Haven University during October 2004. The students will have the opportunity to discuss future career goals. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the Stevens field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested (10-1243-519-000-10-000-000-023-0000).
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
F. Six (6) autistic support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher and six aides, to travel to Wegmans on dates during October, November, and December 2004, and January and March 2005. The students will learn to prepare a shopping list, plan menus, navigate through the store, and gain community awareness. 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. Groceries will be paid for using the school’s Wegmans account.
G. Approximately 12 life skills support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher and two aides, to travel to Wegmans twice a month from September 2004 through May 2005. The students will learn to locate and purchase products from a shopping list, develop comparative shopping skills, and will demonstrate appropriate social skills. 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 high school van. Groceries will be paid for using the school’s Wegmans account.
H. Approximately 80 Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by teachers, counselors, and aides, to travel to Penn College (the main and Allenwood campuses) during October 2004 for Career Day. 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 (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000). Substitutes will be required for four teachers and an aide.
I. Up to 15 members of the Williamsport Area High School’s National Art Honor Society, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Jackson Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School on dates during October and November 2004, and January, February, March and April 2005. 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 teacher’s personal van.
J. Three members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Future Career Community Leaders Association, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lewisburg during October 2004 to attend student violence prevention training. 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. The students will be transported by their advisor (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000). Costs for the training will be paid by FCCLA. One substitute will be needed for the day.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
K. Seven (7) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Future Career Community Leaders Association, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lewisburg during November 2004 to attend a regional leadership meeting. 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. The students will be transported in the school van. Costs for attendance at the training will be paid by FCCLA. One substitute will be needed for the day.
L. Approximately eight (8) Williamsport Area High School Key Club members, accompanied by staff members and parents, to travel to the Genetti Hotel on Thursdays during the 2004-05 school year to attend Kiwanis meetings. 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. The students will be transported by Mr. Piwowar, their parents, or will transport themselves. There will be no cost to the District.
M. One hundred (100) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Marching Millionaires, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Curtin and Lycoming Valley Middle Schools, Round Hills or Sheridan Elementary Schools, and Burger King or Wendy’s during October 2004 to perform for their fall festivals. 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 (10-1100-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
N. Forty-eight (48) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Key Club, accompanied by a 8:1 ratio of student to adults, to travel to New York City during December 2004 as a thank you for providing hours of service to the school and community. 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. Students will be transported by contract carrier. Students will pay a portion of the expenses, with the rest to be covered with Key Club funds. Substitutes for participating staff members will be required.
O. Sixty (60) first grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their three teachers and six parent volunteers, to travel to Styer’s Farm (Muncy) and Indian Park (Montoursville) during October 2004. Students will be required to be in compliance with Hepburn-Lycoming’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
P. As yet an undetermined number of deaf and hard of hearing students (all students grades K-12 are invited), to attend a picnic in James Short Park (Loyalsock) on a Saturday during October 2004. Any students who have been suspended from school or who were assigned to Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 days prior to the trip will not be eligible. The students will be transported by their parents. Supplies, park rental fees, equipment rental fees and two sign language interpreters will be funded through the special education budget.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Approve an intradistrict agreement for the Williamsport Area School District to provide Title I services at St. Boniface and St. Joseph's Elementary Schools to children from South Williamsport, Canton and Muncy at the rate of $900 per child.
12.2* Authorize the execution of a Licensing Agreement for Computer Programs and a Software Enhancement Agreement with the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. These agreements are updates to our existing agreements for the financial accounting software.
12.3* Approve the following contract for the period of 10/13/04 through 10/12/05 budgeted through Data Processing budget:
NCS Pearson/Weidenhammer – Student Management Software maintenance and support. Includes support for all software updates. $27,149.81
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries:
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
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 Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried, the meeting adjourned at
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary