1. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
      2. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
      3. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
      4. FINANCE REPORT
      5. CURRICULUM REPORT
      6. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
      7. PERSONNEL REPORT
      8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
      9. STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
      10. BIDS/CONTRACTS
      11. TAX ITEMS
      12.        
      13. _________________________________

 

  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, December 7, 2004, following the reorganizational meeting.

 

The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. 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.

 

ABSENT:  Thomas A. Zimmerman

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Minutes – October 19; November 2 and 16, 2004

 

Student Representatives’ Report – None

 

President Stone reviewed the calendar year accomplishments of the Board and District and many of the goals of the coming year.

 

President Stone recognized Mr. Allen Page. Mr. Page thanked the Board for starting the middle school soccer program and reported t hat they had a successful year with approximately 100 students participating. Soccer players Arie Walker and Daniel Bresticker presented a check from the WAHS Soccer Booster Club in the amount of $6,498.66 to Dr. Lowery and Mr. Peterson. The Soccer Boosters had agreed to fund the Middle School Program and this check represented the first year cost.

 

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.

 

A.   Congratulations to Kathy Temple and Tracy Tillett, Williamsport Area High School professional staff members, for their efforts in preparing the “ Parents as Partners” column for the education section of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. The Board of Education and administration appreciate their efforts and expertise in representing the Williamsport Area School District to the community in an outstanding fashion.

 

B.   Congratulations to the Williamsport Area School District music department for being chosen as a finalist in the GRAMMY Signature Schools Program. One hundred schools have been notified that they are finalists for the program. Of those, forty will be named GRAMMY Signature Schools, six will become Gold Recipients, and one will be named the National GRAMMY Signature School. All GRAMMY Signature Schools will receive monetary grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

 

C.   Congratulations to Thomas Kelchner, Department Chair for Art, for being nominated for the DisneyHand Teacher Awards, which honors creativity in teaching. If Mr. Kelchner’s application is selected for Honoree status, he will be the recipient of a $10,000 honorarium, and the district will receive an award in the amount of $5,000. Mr. Kelchner would also have the opportunity to attend a six-day institute focused on innovative practices and engaging students in learning.

 

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.

 

C.   Mr. Huddy was in attendance and indicated that he was proud to announce that Marilouise

  Mazzante was also nominated for this award.

 

D.   Congratulations to Christine McDermott who will be the featured student artist in the December StArt exhibition. This WAHS student's work will be on display in the StArt gallery in the lobby of the Genetti Hotel. An artist's reception will be held Friday December 3 from 7-9 PM. All are welcome to join in the festivities!

 

Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey to approve the agenda including the minutes and addendum and excluding 5.1E pending the hearing.

 

The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.

 

President Stone announced that the Board would recess to conduct a quasi-judicial hearing and the meeting would reconvene following the hearing. The recess started at 7:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:48 p.m.

 

E.   Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the adjudication of student 04/05–02 resulting from a quasi-judicial hearing held this date.

 

  The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.

 

A.   Common Data Report Discussion—Dr. Patricia Lowery, Superintendent; Dr. Don Adams, Elementary Curriculum Supervisor; Bernadette Strong, Middle School Curriculum Supervisor; and Jodi Harris, Director of Educational Data

 

(Note: The Board divided into groups to review the data report. The review session began

at 6:30 and ended at 7:20. The Board indicated that the reports were very

interesting and that they appreciated the efforts of the team and especially Jodi

Harris).

 

B.  Calendar of Events:

 

December 9 ETAC/ATAC Meeting—6:30 p.m.
December 13 Diversity Committee Meeting—12:00 p.m.
December 13 Public Relations Committee Meeting—4:00 p.m.
December 13 Secondary Alternative Education Meeting—4:00 p.m.
December 20 Inservice Day at Cochran Elementary School
December 22 Inservice Day at Jackson Elementary School and Curtin

Middle School

December 23-31 Winter Holiday
January 4 WASD School Board Meeting—6:00 p.m.

 

 

5.3   Committee Reports by Board Members - None

 

5.4  Construction Projects - None

 

FINANCE REPORT

 

6.1   Approve the following financial reports:

 

A.  Payroll Report:

 

General Fund – Unrestricted   $2,706,147.81

General Fund – Restricted  273,015.09

Athletics and Extra Curricular   40,181.12

Food Service Fund    81,652.67

Data Processing Fund    7,496.50

Maintenance Fund    38,164.53

Mercantile & Privilege   0.00

Earned Income Tax      33,140.45

Student Activities       3,093.00

TOTAL        $3,182,891.17

 

6.2*   Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No.12/07/04 in the amount of $428,574.63, 12/07/04A in the amount of $17,768.34, 12/07/04B in the amount of $426,195.27, 12/07/04C in the amount of $243,065.29, 12/07/04D in the amount of $215,653.47, 12/07/04E in the amount of $3,370.00, 12/07/04F in the amount of $6,180.54,12/07/04G in the amount of $58,981.64 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 12/07/04, 12/07/04A, 12/07/04B, 12/07/04C, 12/07/04D, 12/07/04E, 12/07/04F and 12/07/04G.

 

6.3   Authorize an order for the payment of bills for the week of December 20, 2004 with retroactive Board approval to occur on January 4, 2005.

 

BOARD POLICY – None

 

CURRICULUM REPORT

 

8.1  A pprove the "Getting Results" School Improvement Plan for Roosevelt Middle School.

 

8.2   Approve the "Getting Results" School Improvement Plan for Williamsport Area High School.

 

8.3   Approve Blended Schools curricula and curriculum materials for teaching on-line courses in WASD.

 

8.4   Approve Bruce Van Patter (author and illustrator) to present a writing ideas and illustrating program to parents and students at Stevens Elementary School on January 11, 2005 (snow date – January 19, 2005). The approximate cost of $250 is budgeted in the Stevens Elementary School’s Title I budget (Parent Allocation).

 

 

CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:

 

8.5   Establish a Technical Theater Club at Williamsport Area High School under the advisorship of Dave Barrows, auditorium manager and AV aide. The Club’s members will be trained to set up and operate sound, lighting and video equipment, to use a wide range of video production and post-production equipment, and to provide technical assistance for theater and musical productions at WAHS. They may open and prepare a facility for events, set up microphones, audio mixers, and handle cuing for programs. These students may handle the lighting and sound mixing for programs ranging from single microphone class meetings or assemblies to all-district events using many lighting instruments and cues for scores of scene and lighting changes. Typically these activities will center around the high school auditorium or the Blackbox Theatre; however, these students could be involved with special events throughout the district.

 

8.6   Approve Dana Schenk to serve as a one-to-one tutor in reading for a special education student to begin immediately and to continue until the conclusion of the 04-05 school year. Salary will be paid at the curriculum rate out of ACCESS and the string number is 10-1200-121-891-30-850-000-004-0005.

 

8.7   Approve Marguerite Anderson Royal at the curriculum rate to provide educational services to a middle school special education student for 5-10 hours per week. This action is taken due to the special education student’s violation of the school’s weapon policy and district’s obligation to continue to provide student with an appropriate education. ACCESS funds and the string number is 10-1200-121-891-30-850-000-004-0005.

 

8.8   Approve payment to Mr. Stanley Griggs, science teacher at the Williamsport Area High School, for presenting two (2) planetarium shows to public groups. One show was offered November 16, 2004 with 53 people in attendance and the second was offered November 18 with 44 people in attendance. In accordance with the existing planetarium usage policy, Mr. Griggs is to be paid at the homebound rate of $25.25 per hour for three (3) hours for each show. The total payment for six (6) hours shall be $151.15. (String #10-3390-131-000-00-000-000-007-0000)

 

8.9   Approve the attached schedule for the WAHS Indoor Guard. The 2004-2005 WAHS Indoor Guard has a membership of 12-15 students and is directed by WASD music teachers Maureen Richards and Robert Hickey. The WAHS Indoor Guard 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 used to cover some weekend custodial fees and two substitutes when the ensemble travels to Wildwood, NJ April 28-31, 2005.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT

 

9.1   RESIGNATIONS - None at this time

 

 

 

 

 

9.2  LEAVES OF ABSENCE

 

  Approve the following leaves of absence:

 

 A.   Kyle D. Hunter, full-time mathematics teacher at the high school, for a sabbatical leave effective January 10, 2005, through May 3, 2005, for the purpose of study.

 

    Mr. Hunter has been a teacher in the District since September 3, 1985, and has taken previous sabbaticals during the first semester of the 1996-97 school year and the second semester of the 1995-96 school year.

 

 B.   Maureen C. Latranyi, elementary (4th grade) teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, extension of an unpaid medical leave, effective January 24, 2005, through the end of the second semester of the 2004-2005 school term (tentative ending date of June 10, 2005).

 

 C.   Tina M. Rhinehart, elementary (5th grade) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, extension of an unpaid medical leave, effective December 16, 2004, through January 21, 2005.

 

 D.   Marguerite Wolfgang, full-time health room technician at Cochran Elementary School, extension of an unpaid medical leave, effective November 24, 2004, until January 31, 2005.

 

 E.   Heather L. Plocinski, full-time elementary (4th Grade) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective December 21, 2004, through March 14, 2005 (possibly to return on February 7, 2005).

 

    Mrs. Plocinski is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on December 21, 2004, which will be taken under the Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles the employee to health insurance for a maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other benefits.

 

 F.   WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION Terry L. Walker, full-time instructional support aide at Roosevelt Middle School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective December 10, 2004, through December 31, 2004. Ms. Walker is not eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act at this time.

 

 G.   Rhonda J. Lewis, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective December 9-10, 2004.

 

 H.   Debra A. Shellman, full-time Health Room Technician at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective February 17-18, 2005.

 

 I.   Sherry L. Menne, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School,       unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective January 4, 2005, through April 1, 2005.

 

 

9.2  LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:

 

 J.   Jennifer M. Larson, full-time special education teacher at Jackson Elementary School, extension of her unpaid child rearing leave, effective January 24, 2005, through the end of the second semester for the 2004-2005 school year (tentative ending date of June 10, 2005).

 

9.3*  ELECTION OF STAFF  

 

  Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:  

   

 A.   Nicole R. Burns, 625 Rear East St., Bloomsburg, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective December 8, 2004, through the end of the second semester of the 2004-2005 school term (tentative ending date of June 10, 2005), unless terminated sooner, to teach Special Education at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $37,900 (+ $200), prorated. Ms. Burns holds a bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Special Education (replacing Billie Jean Nogle, resigned; status of this position will be reviewed for the 2005-2006 school year).

 

 B.   Margaret P. Redka, 820 Louisa St., Williamsport, as a full-time (185 days, 7 hours per day) Instructional Support Aide-LPN/Health Room Technician with initial assignment at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School (this position will also serve as a floater Health Room Technician), with a base wage rate of $15,721, prorated ($12.14 per hour), effective December 14, 2004, plus applicable benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement between WASD and WASP (new position approved by the Board).  

 

 C.   Fern Jones, 335 Mulberry St., Montoursville, as a full-time (185 days, 7 hours per day) Instructional Support Aide/LPN, with a base wage rate of $15,203, prorated ($11.74 per hour), effective December 8, 2004, plus applicable benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement between WASD and WASP (funded through ACCESS). Ms. Jones will provide services for a Williamsport student who attends I.U. classes at Lyter Elementary School, Montoursville (new position required by IEP).  

 

 D.   Betsy S. Nagle (WAHS student), 2514 Linn St., Williamsport, as a participant in the Work-Based Learning (Cooperative Education) Program at Stevens Elementary School, at the rate of $5.15 per hour (plus appropriate benefits: Social Security, Worker’s Comp.) for up to eight (8) hours per week, effective December 8, 2004, through the remainder of the 2004-2005 school term (tentatively scheduled through June 10, 2005). Ms. Nagle will provide assistance in the school office and/or library. (Board approval for this program funded through the general fund on September 21, 2004.)

 

 

 

 

 

9.3*   ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

 

 E.   Rochelle M. Woodring (WAHS student), 614 Sheridan St., Williamsport, as a participant in the Work-Based Learning (Cooperative Education) Program at Cochran Elementary School, at the rate of $5.15 per hour (plus appropriate benefits: Social Security, Worker’s Comp.) for up to eight (8) hours per week, effective December 8, 2004, through the remainder of the 2004-2005 school term (tentatively scheduled through June 10, 2005). Ms. Woodring will provide assistance in the school office and/or library. (Board approval for this program funded through the general fund on September 21, 2004.)

 

 F.   The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective December 8, 2004:

 

   Kathryn A. Girio    2001 Hayes Lane, Williamsport

   Stephanie N. McKee    1017 High St., Williamsport

 

 G.   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:

 

   Heather J. Fry      51 Shick Rd., Montoursville (effective 11/18/04)

   Barbara E. Livingstone  1107 Elmira St., Williamsport

 

 H.   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:

 

   Shaun L. Creighton    644 East Third St., Bloomsburg

   Amanda R. Taylor    110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore

   

 I.   William F. Stepp, Jr., 2424 Grand St., Williamsport, as a substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective December 8, 2004.

 

 J.   Patricia L. Sullivan (WAHS student), 1223 Sherman St., Williamsport, as a participant in the Work-Based Learning (Cooperative Education) Program at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, at the rate of $5.15 per hour (plus appropriate benefits: Social Security, Worker’s Comp.) for up to eight (8) hours per week, effective December 8, 2004, through the remainder of the 2004-2005 school term (tentatively scheduled through June 10, 2005). Ms. Sullivan will provide assistance in the school office and/or library. (Board approval for this program funded through the general fund on September 21, 2004.)

 

 


9.3*   ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

 

 K.   Donna Gadson, 812 High St., Williamsport, as a new temporary part-time Instructional Support Aide at Williamsport Area High School, at the rate of $10.14 per hour (for hours worked) plus appropriate benefits: social security, retirement (if eligible), and worker’s compensation, effective December 14, 2004, through the remainder of the 2004-2005 school term. Ms. Gadson will also accompany a student to off-campus sites on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is a temporary position with no additional benefits and will be funded through ACCESS.

 

 L.   Consider electing and/or revising the following winter and 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

 

Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving

Assistant Coach:     Andrew L. Paulhamus (2)    $1,075

 

 Volunteers

 Football/Weightlifting:    Eric Barr       ---

 Boys Basketball:      Manuel Baez       ---    

 Cheerleading:        Vikki Vollman     ---

 Elementary Wrestling:    Ken Nash       ---

 Junior High Wrestling:    Steve Carnevale     ---

 Swimming:        Matt Keiser       ---  

 

9.4*  POSITION CHANGES

 

  Approve the following position changes:

 

 A.   Dana E. Richards, 1606 High St., Williamsport, from a regular part-time custodian to a general full-time custodian at Cochran Elementary School, 250 days, 8 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $29,380, prorated ($14.69 per hour), effective December 13, 2004 (replacing Victor Cosentine, retired).

 

9.5  OTHER  

 

 A.   Consider approving the following teachers at St. Boniface School, 710 Franklin St., Williamsport, to teach for the Title I Extended Day Program for up to two (2) days per week for one (1) hour each day, at the rate of $24.67 per hour, effective December 1, 2004, through April 30, 2005. All funds are budgeted under Title I:

   

    Kimberly D. Walter    1503 Hepburn St., Williamsport

   Joan M. Wilson    1116 Elizabeth St., Williamsport

 

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.   Approximately 50 students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Community Arts Center during the evening on a date during December 2004. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested and will be billed to the symphony. The symphony will be provide concert tickets.

 

B.   Fifty (50) third grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Pennsylvania State University during March 2005 to attend the theater department’s production of “The Island of Anyplace.” They will also have the opportunity to visit the Palmer Art Gallery and The Creamery. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.

 

C.   Twenty-five (25) members of the Roosevelt Middle School’s Select String Ensemble, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to several area nursing homes in the district to perform for the residents. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-20-650-121-023-0000).

 

D.   Approximately 50 members of the drama club from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher and chaperones provided by the tour company, to travel to New York City for three days during 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 by the tour company. Students will pay for the trip themselves, with some funding provided by fundraising. A substitute will be required for one day.

 

E.   Approximately 75 orchestra students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher and parent chaperones, to travel to Pittsburgh for three days during May 2005. The students will have opportunity to visit Heinz Hall, the Pittsburgh Symphony, and the zoo/aquarium. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Fundraisers will cover all expenses (WAHS Orchestra Association funds). Two substitutes will be required for one day.

 

11.1*   Approve the following student trips cont’d:

 

F.   Thirty-one (31) members of the Sheridan Elementary School’s fifth grade chorus, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the First Church on Almond Street (adjacent to the Sheridan playground) to perform at the AARP luncheon. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. The students will walk to and from the church. There will be no cost to the District.

 

G.   Twenty (20) life skills support students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by two teachers and four aides, to travel to the Great Escape Theater and Pizza Hut as part of their curriculum. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school or assigned to Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 school days prior to the trip. The students will be transported by City Bus. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.

 

H.   Forty-seven (47) fifth grade chorus students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and an aide, to travel to Roseview Center during December 2004 to perform. Students must be in compliance with the school’ s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the performance.

 

I.   Eleven (11) Williamsport Area High School band students, accepted by competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 8 Band Festival to be held at Sayre High School on four days during January 2005.

 

    Erin Bannon – Cornet III    Andrew Mextorf – Cornet II

    Nick Berninger – Trombone I    Angad Sandhoo – String Bass

    Rick Berninger – Trombone III  David Thompson – French Horn I

    Jenna Gilson – Flute II    Joel Tokay – Cornet I

    Rebecca Hicks – Flute II    Nick Umstead – French Horn II

    Nathan McMahon – Baritone Sax

 

Cost to the District would be $770 (10-3211-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees; $250 (10-3211-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student transportation; and approximately $450 (10-3211-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses. Todd Kendall, WAHS band director, will accompany the students. One substitute will be required for two days.

 

J.   Eight (8) Williamsport Area High School choral students, accepted by competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 8 Chorus Festival to be held at Canton Area High School on four days during February 2005.

 

   Benjamin Daneker    Gina Pulizi      Sara Essa         Dominic Schiraldi-Irrera  Stefan June      Joe Tokay

Andrew Mextorf     Stephen Tressler

 

11.1*   Approve the following student trips cont’d:

 

J.   Eight (8) Williamsport Area High School choral students cont’d:

 

Cost to the District would be $512 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for student registration fees; $115.20 (10-3212-642-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for music; $140 (101-3212-519-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for student transportation; and $200 (101-3212-581-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for teacher expenses. Either Kent Weaver or Anna Radspinner, WAHS choral directors, will accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for two days.

 

K.   Twenty-one (21) Williamsport Area High School orchestra students, accepted by competitive audition,, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 8 Orchestra Festival to be held at Liberty High School on four days during January 2005.

 

     Violin I      Violin II

     Gus Boehret      Brigitta Glunk

     Meagan Boehret    Lauren Kinley

     Lindsey Dye      Jane Koskie

     Andrew Giordano    Alec Rackish

     Amha Harrison    Joe Rackish  

     Nadia Tuffaha  

             Cello

     Viola        Callah Antonetti

     Culley Byham      Nathan Frailey

     Kassy Shenberger    Rachel Smith

             Graham Schwanbeck

     Bass

     Keith Reynolds    Flute

     Angad Sandhoo    Jenna Gilson

     Ian Wallace

 

Cost to the District would be $1,260 (10-3214-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees; $150 (10-3214-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student transportation; and approximately $200 (10-3214-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses. Jeffrey Tedford, WAHS orchestra director, will accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for two days.

 

L.   Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s performing group Les Chanteuses, accompanied by their director, to travel to Round Hills Elementary School during December 2004 to perform for the students. 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).

 

 

BIDS/CONTRACTS

 

12.1*   Authorize the execution of a 401(a) Exclusive Benefit Plan contract with AIG Valic. The Board originally approved an IRS 457 Plan, however, AIG Valic has informed us that a 401(a) Exclusive Benefit Plan will be more appropriate.

 

12.2*   Authorize an agreement with Suscom to televise the fifteenth annual Holiday Celebration Concert at a cost of $700.00. The concert will be televised live beginning at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 19, 2004. The concert will be held in the Williamsport Area High School Auditorium. Suscom will replay the concert on Tuesday, December 21st at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, December 22nd at 3:00 PM and Thursday, December 23rd at 6:30 PM. There will be no additional charge for the replays. A special thank you to CRS, Incorporated; The Hartman Agency, Inc.; J.R. Judd Violins; Menchey Music Services, Inc. and PNC Bank for covering the cost of this agreement. There will be no charge to the District.

 

12.3*   Authorize the District’s participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of copier paper to replenish warehouse stock:

 

RECOMMENEDED AWARDS:

 

RIS Paper Company Inc., Mechancisburg, PA $24,660.00

Savin Corporation, Uniontown, OH 1,957.60

 

TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $26,617.60

 

TAX ITEMS

 

13.1   Approve the following tax summaries:

 

ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None

 

ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None

 

Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.

             

 

 

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             Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary

 

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