W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
March 1, 2005
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION –
Mr. Thomas Zimmerman DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS
STATEMENT # 9
We believe civility and mutual respect are important in a productive community.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings – February 1 and 15, 2005
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
Outstanding Student Presentations:
B. Budget Presentations
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A.
Round Hills Bullying Prevention Program—David Wright, Director of Student
Services; Brandon Pardoe – Round Hills Principal; and Billie Miller, Round
Hills Counselor
B. Calendar of Events
March 17 ETAC/ATAC Meeting -- 6:30 pm
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
March 24
Inservice Day at Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson, Round Hills,
Sheridan (may be canceled), and Stevens Elementary Schools
5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider approving change order #1 to the contract with S&S Environmental
Services, Inc., asbestos abatement contractor, reducing the contract by $450.00
for an early payment credit. The new contract total will be $70,650.00.
6. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the month of January 2005
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,712,865.03
General Fund – Restricted 266,528.78
Athletics and Extra Curricular
42,646.86 Food Service Fund
72,890.58
Data Processing Fund 7,496.50
Maintenance Fund 42,590.26
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00 Earned Income Tax
33,964.95
Student Activities .00
TOTAL
$3,178,982.96
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 03/01/05 in the amount of $355,759.00, 03/01/05A in
the amount of $874,865.19, 03/01/05B in the amount of $294,169.83, 03/01/05C in
the amount of $448,795.29, 3/01/05D in the amount of $260.00, 03/01/05E in the
amount of $37,330.29, 03/01/05F in the amount of $2,987,024.40, 03/01/05G in
the amount of $219,083.12 and that the officers of the Board of School
Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 03/01/05, 03/01/05A, 03/01/05B,
03/01/05C, 03/01/05D, 03/01/05E, 03/01/05F and 03/01/05G.
6. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.3*
Consider authorizing an agreement with Public Financial Management/PLGIT for
investment services for the Series of 2005 General Obligation Bonds.
6.4
Consider authorizing execution and delivery of a Settlement and Release with
Studio Music, Inc. to settle a claim regarding use of intellectual property.
6.5
Consider authorizing the transfer of our purchasing cards to the Easy Procure
Program sponsored by PASBO, PASA, PSBA and PSDLAF. The cards will still be
issued by PNC Bank and the transfer should be transparent. This program will
provide rebates to our District.
7.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
8.1
Consider approving the addition of an Act 80 day for the Williamsport
Alternative School on April 7, 2005, so that staff may attend the regional
alternative education conference.
8.2
Consider approving a five-year affiliation agreement for Williamsport Area
School District to accept student teachers from Bloomsburg University.
8.3
Consider approving the 2005-06 Williamsport Area School District Calendar.
8.4
Consider approving a list of standardized tests, assessment measures and
inventories to be used by the District throughout the 2005-2006 school year. A
copy of the list is attached.
8.5
Consider approving a request by Sheridan Elementary School to change their
school calendar by canceling the Act 80 inservice day scheduled for Thursday,
March 24, 2005 so that the day will be a regular student day. Appropriate
parent notification will be implemented.
8.6
Consider approving the attached schedule for the WAHS Indoor Percussion
Ensemble. The 2004-2005 WAHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble has a membership of
12-15 students and is directed by WASD music teacher Laura Weir and Substitute
Teacher, Ryan Pritchard. The WAHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble is an extension
of the fall Marching Millionaire Band program. No district transportation is
required. The program is funded primarily by the WAHS Band Association.
District funds are budgeted to cover some weekend custodial fees and two
substitutes when the ensemble travels to Wildwood, NJ April 28-31, 2005.
8.7
Consider approving Richard Close, retired science educator, to provide two days
of staff development training for the Full Option Science System program to
Grade 5 teachers. The cost of the staff development to the District is $450
plus travel expenses and is funded through Title II. Lock Haven University
will cover the cost of one day's training through a science education grant.
9. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Dugan.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
Regena L. Mull, full-time Administrative Support for the Special Education
Department, for the purpose of retirement, effective April 29, 2005.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Regena L. Mull
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 29 years of dedicated service to our school system as
administrative support. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Laura A. Bowman, school bus driver for the District, for personal reasons,
effective February 25, 2005.
C.
Jennifer W. Laubscher, full-time special education teacher at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, for personal reasons, effective at the completion of the
2004-2005 school year (tentative date of June 10, 2005).
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Carol M. Bennett, full-time instructional support aide at Curtin Middle School,
for an unpaid medical leave, effective February 25, 2005, through May 19,
2005, possibly to return sooner.
Ms. Bennett is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her
unpaid leave of absence on February 25, 2005, which will be taken under the
Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles the employee to health insurance for a
maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other benefits.
B.
Sharon M. Corter, full-time instructional support aide at Jackson Elementary
School, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective for one day only
on March 23, 2005.
C.
Estella R. DeClerck, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons (documentation on file), effective February
16 (¼ day), and full days on February 17-18, 2005.
D.
Douglas C. Kinley, regular part-time school bus driver for the District, unpaid
leave for a planned family vacation, effective March 4, 2005, through March
10, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
E.
Rhonda J. Lewis, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective February 8, 2005, 2005, through February 10,
2005.
F.
Malinda E. Sherman, part-time school bus aide for the District, unpaid leave
for a maternity leave, effective February 25, 2005, through the remainder of
the 2004-2005 school year (tentative date of June 10, 2005).
G.
Tammy L. Summers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons (documentation on file), effective February 2,
February 7, and February 18, 2005.
H.
Kimberly A. Whittington, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid
leave for personal reasons (documentation on file), effective February 8
(¼ day) and full-day on February 9, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
The following spring sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2004-2005
school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2002-2007 agreement by
and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District and the Williamsport Education Association (pending completion of all
appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Baseball
Varsity Assistants:
David Cipriani (5) * $1,786
Girls Track
Varsity Assistant
Dana J. Schenck-Welshans (4)
Roosevelt Middle School
Track & Field
Girls Coach
Matthew D. Hartman $1,500
Curtin Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Assistant
Kathryn A. Hettler (1) $1,843
(replacing Dana E. Derr, resigned) Middle Schools
Middle School Girls Soccer
Coach:
Marc Lovecchio (5) $1,250
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
A.
The following spring sport coaches at the respective schools
Middle Schools
Middle School Boys Soccer
Coach:
Christian A. Lovecchio (5) $1,250
Volunteers
Football
Darly Ellzy ---
Track & Field
Jake Hartman ---
B.
The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective March 2, 2005:
Craig James Baker
1350 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport
C.
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:
James F. Barner
P.O. Box 635, Jersey Shore (effective 02/24/04)
Kevin K. Steele
328 Grimesville Rd., Wmspt (effective 02/24/04)
D.
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:
Paul V. Bower
75 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Melanie N. Huggins
2710 Newberry St., Williamsport
E.
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:
Paul V. Bower
75 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Mary Jo Walker
1800 David Ave., Williamsport
9.4 CONTRACTS
A.
Pam Easton, 36 W. Eighth St., Bloomsburg 17815, qualified interpreter of
American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide
day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed) to eligible students at
the rate of $30.00 per hour for hours worked, effective March 2, 2005.
10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas or Mr. Dugan
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Consider approving 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)
11.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Ten (10) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s SADD chapter,
accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lycoming College during March 2005
to participate in a SADD 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 meet at Lycoming College at the start of the school day;
therefore, no transportation is required. Cost for participation will be
funded through the SADD account. A substitute will be required for the day.
B.
Seven (7) members of the Without a Cue group from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teacher and another staff member, to travel to
Berwick High School during March 2005 to perform at the regional Odyssey of the
Mind tournament . 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 personal vehicle. The only cost may
possibly be for mileage/gas reimbursement
(10-2380-581-000-30-850-000-065-0000).
C.
Three (3) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher,
to travel to Lewisburg during March 2005 to participate in the John Gold Exam.
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 teacher. Expenses will be charged to
10-2260-581-000-00-050-170-021-0000. One substitute will be required for half
a day.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
D.
Four (4) Williamsport Area High School choir students, accepted by competitive
audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association
Regional Choir Festival to be held at Danville Area Middle School on four days
during March 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.
Stefan June
Andrew Mextorf
Dominic Schiraldi-Irrera
Stephen Tressler
Cost to the District would be $260 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for
student registration fees; $210 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for
teacher expenses; and $83.75 (10-3212-642-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for music.
There will be no transportation fees as the students will travel to the
festival with their teacher, and parents will provide transportation home.
Kent Weaver or Anna Radspinner, WAHS choir directors, will accompany the
students. One substitute will be needed for two days.
E.
Thirty-nine (39) fifth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Montour
Preserve during March 2005. The students will have an opportunity to visit the
maple sugaring program at the preserve. All students will be eligible to
participate.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
F.
Approximately 40 Williamsport Area High School CASA members, accompanied by
various District staff members, to travel to Baltimore on a Saturday during
June 2005. The students will have the opportunity to visit Fort McHenry, have
lunch at the ESPN Zone restaurant, and shop in the Inner Harbor area. 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 by contract carrier. The trip will be funded
by the students and through fundraiser monies.
G.
Ninety (90) second grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied
by their teachers and other adult chaperones, to travel to Clyde Peeling’s
Reptiland and Memorial Park during April 2005. Students eligible to
participate will not have received two or more pink slips after March 1, 2005.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran
School Association.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
H.
Approximately 100 eighth grade students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied
by members of the staff, to travel to New York City on a Saturday during May
2005. The students will visit the Liberty Science Center, the Statue of
Liberty/Ellis Island, and the South Street Seaport. Students eligible to
participate will have no unexcused absences, no suspensions in the second
semester, and fewer than eight demerits in the Curtin discipline plan.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. The trip will be funded
by the students and student council.
I.
Approximately eight fifth grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Roosevelt Middle School during March
2005 to watch a demonstration of the new sport “Speed Stacking.”
There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from
Jackson.
J.
Seventy-five (75) second grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Montour
Preserve during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens
PTA.
11.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Miss Juneteenth Educational Program to use the auditorium at the Williamsport
Area High School, lighting and sound system on May 19 and 20, 2005, from
1:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The Miss Juneteenth Program is requesting relief of
the occupancy fee estimated at $600.00. Labor fees to be paid by the Miss
Juneteenth Program. Certificate of Insurance waived due to co-sponsored event.
B.
American Cancer Society to use the football stadium and lights and sound system
at the Williamsport Area High School on June 17 and 18, 2005, from 10:00 a.m.
on
Friday through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, to hold their annual Williamsport Relay
for
Life event. The American Cancer Society is requesting relief of the occupancy
fee estimated at $750.00. Labor fees to be paid by the American Cancer
Society. Certificate of Insurance on file.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1*
Consider authorizing execution of an affiliation agreement with Lock Haven
University governing the terms and conditions of the athletic training intern
program.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.2*
Consider authorizing the purchase of twenty (20) cafeteria tables for the
Hepburn Lycoming Elementary Renovation Project from Bio-Fit Engineered Products
at the state contract price of $21,094.20. This purchase will be paid for
with construction funds from account 35-3150-752-000-10-250-000-070-0000.
12.3*
The award for the sanitary sewer project at the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary
School will be included on an addendum to this agenda.
13. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
13.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
14. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
15. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Board Policy #902, “Public Participation in Board Meetings”:
A.
There will be two public comment sections: one during the first two hours of
the meeting at a time to be determined by the presiding officer; and the other
at the end of the meeting. This gives the presiding officer some flexibility
to fit the first public comment section into the agenda at a convenient time.
B.
Persons submitting a formal request to speak during the first public comments
section should be present promptly at the beginning of the meeting in the event
that they are invited to speak prior to commencement of the scheduled business
that is outlined in the agenda. Persons who have submitted a written request
will be given an opportunity to make a presentation about an issue that is on
the agenda when the issue is scheduled for discussion or about an issue that is
not on the agenda during the first two hours of the Board meeting, at a time
to be determined by the presiding officer.
C.
Each public comment section will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Each
speaker will be limited to a maximum of five minutes.
D.
Those wishing to speak during the first public comments section must submit a
formal request in writing to the business administrator no later that 9:00 a.m.
on the day of the Board meeting. This gives people an opportunity to come to
the District Service Center on Monday before the Board meeting to read the
posted agenda.
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING AUXILIARY AIDES & SERVICES
The Williamsport Area School District does not discriminate against individuals
on the basis of disability. If you are disabled and wish to attend and/or
participate in any public meeting of the Williamsport Area School Board of
Directors or event of the School District, the District will make reasonable
accommodations to allow your full involvement. If you require specific
auxiliary aids or services you must notify the Board Secretary (327-5500), 201
West Third Street, Williamsport, PA of your needs at least five (5) working
days prior to the event.
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
March 7
Elementary Alternative Education Meeting -- 4:00 pm
March 14
Diversity Committee Meeting --12:00 pm
March 14 Public Relations Committee Meeting -- 4:00 pm
March 15 Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee -- 2:00 pm
March 15 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
March 21 Secondary Alternative Education Meeting -- 4:00 pm
March 25
Holiday
March 28 Holiday (possible snow make-up day)
April 1 End of Third Marking Period
April 4
Elementary Alternative Education Meeting -- 4:00 pm
April 3-15 PSSA Testing in Math and Reading (Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8 &11)
April 5 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm$2,143 $970
Revise to split position with Jamie Prentiss (5) *
$1,072
