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, February 1, 2005, beginning at 6:00 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, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman
ABSENT: Pamela J. Markle
INVOCATION – Fred Holland, Esq. provided the invocation and read the seventh district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – No report
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Middle Level Curriculum Plan Discussion—Bernadette Strong, Middle School Curriculum Supervisor
B. Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the project of WAHS Junior, Luke Rodgers, to evaluate and replace United States flags in the classrooms and public areas where such replacement is needed. Many of the school's flags are original issue, and are faded, weathered or frayed. Luke is a conducting an Eagle Scout project of community service, and this will also serve as his graduation project. He has worked on a survey of rooms, and has met with Mr. Hitzeman and Mr. Huddy regarding his project. The final piece of the Eagle Scout requirement is that he appear before the board of education to explain his project, and to gain its approval to move forward.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
C. Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the adjudication of student 04/05–05 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. Calendar of Events:
February 4
School will be in session (make up snow day)
February 7
Inservice Day at Roosevelt Middle School
February 14
Diversity Committee Meeting—12:00 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events Cont’d:
February 14
Public Relations Committee Meeting—4:00 p.m.
February 15
Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee—2:00 p.m.
February 15
WASD School Board Meeting—6:00 p.m.
February 16
Gifted Advisory Council Meeting—7:00 p.m.
February 17
ETAC/ATAC Meeting—6:30 p.m.
February 21
District-Wide Inservice Day
February 21
Elementary Alternative Education Meeting—4:00 p.m.
February 22
Inservice Day at Curtin Middle School
February 28
Secondary Alternative Education Meeting— 4:00 p.m.
March 1
WASD School Board Meeting—6:00 p.m.
B. On display in the Baskin Gallery during March is the Technology Education Exhibition
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Employment Steering Committee met last Thursday. They are considering modifications to the interview documents.
Mr. Zimmerman also reported that the Alternative Education Committee met yesterday. The committee is working on the fine tuning of the referral process.
Mr. Shultz stated that the ETAC Committee met and one of the good news items is that the laptop project at the high school is going well.
Construction Projects - None
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey to approve the balance of the agenda including the addendum.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call with the exception that Mr. Huffman voted no to items 12.2 (security cameras at Woodward) and 13.2 (Tax Collector Compensation).
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,675,690.46
General Fund – Restricted 261,062.02
Athletics and Extra Curricular 40,825.40
Food Service Fund 57,350.66
Data Processing Fund 7,731.70
Maintenance Fund 38,690.34
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report Cont’d:
Mercantile & Privilege 47.90
Earned Income Tax 34,429.53
Student Activities 2,807.20
TOTAL $3,118,635.21
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 02/01/05 in the amount of $397,092.37, 02/01/05A in the amount of $20,828.91, 02/01/05B in the amount of $20,889.87, 02/01/05C in the amount of $3,244,357.85, 02/01/05D in the amount of $303,557.37, 02/01/05E in the amount of 174,869.76, 02/01/05F in the amount of $223,544.58, 02/01/05G in the amount of $1,830.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 02/01/05, 02/01/05A, 02/01/05B, 02/01/05C, 02/01/05D, 02/01/05E, 02/01/05F and 02/01/05G.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Approve a full day of first aid and CPR training on February 21, 2005 for 38 para-professionals who work with students with disabilities. This training is needed to comply with the requirements of ACCESS so that paraprofessionals can continue to bill ACCESS for their services and have the district receive reimbursement. Training will be provided by the American Red Cross of Williamsport at a cost of $37.30 per participant. String numbers are general fund for approximate cost of $775.00 -- 10-1200-329-000-00-000-004-0000 and ACCESS for the remaining $650.00 at 10-2271-582-891-00-000-000-004-0005
8.2 Approve Dan Kamin, Mime and Illusionist, to perform at assemblies at Stevens Elementary School, Curtin Middle School, and the Williamsport Area High School during the week of February 14, 2005. Mr. Kamin's services are provided by the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra and the Children's Discovery Workshop at no cost to the district.
8.3 Approve Michael Hudson, Music Curriculum Specialist, Scott Foresman, Silver Burdett to provide professional development to elementary music education teachers on February 21, 2005 in the Jackson Elementary School Music Classroom. The training will be provided at no cost to the district.
8.4 Approve Differentiated Instruction Professional Development services for Roosevelt Middle School from Steve Biancaniello Ph.D., on February 7, 2005, April 8, 2005 May 13, 2005 and another date yet to be determined.. Approximate costs for all consulting days will be $4,000.00 ($1,000 per day) plus expenses and will be paid out of the EETT grant.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5 Approve poet Dan Simpson to offer an in-service presentation for the WAHS English Department on Monday, February 21, 2005, at WAHS. Costs for fee, lodging, transportation, and meals not to exceed $1000 budgeted in string #10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000
8.6 Approve poet Dan Simpson to work with selected English classes at WAHS from February 22-25, 2005. Costs for fee, lodging, transportation, and meals not to exceed $800 budgeted in string #10-1100-329-000-30-850-150-019-0000
8.7 Approve Marguerite Anderson-Royal to teach a special education student in the after hours program who has been placed there as a result of a weapons violation. She will teach from 5 to 10 hours per week. Her salary will be at the contractual hourly rate ($24.60) and she will be paid out of the ACCESS budget. 10-1200-131-891-30-850-000-004-0005
8.8 Approve the 2005-06 Williamsport Area High School Student Handbook.
8.9 Approve Lindsay Barrett-George, a noted children’s author, to present student assemblies at Cochran Elementary School on Thursday, March 10, 2005 and to present a Family Workshop, titled Doodlebuddies, in the evening of Thursday, March 10, 2005. The cost is $1,200 and will be covered by the Cochran School Association.
8.10 Approve a change to the Cochran Elementary School Calendar. Cancel the scheduled Act 80 inservice day on Friday March 11, 2005, and schedule a replacement Act 80 inservice day on Thursday March 24, 2005 to align the Cochran inservice with all elementary schools.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Debra L. Hammond, full-time Instructional Support Aide/LPN at the high school, for personal reasons, effective at the end of the workday on Thursday, February 3, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Scott E. Ferguson, Sr., auxiliary custodian for the District, for military leave effective January 17, 2005, for a period of active duty not to exceed 545 days (as reflected in
orders), in accordance with Section 5159(14)(b) of the School District Policy Manual
and Act 174 of 1990. Mr. Ferguson will use available personal, vacation and comp days before beginning his unpaid leave.
B. Judith I. Mace, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for planned vacation, effective February 10, 2005, through February 18, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A.
Susan E. McGehean, 936 W. Third St., Williamsport, as Secondary Special
Education Coordinator, effective January 24, 2005, through the remainder of the
second semester of the 2004-2005 school term (205 day schedule prorated).
Mrs. McGehean will be paid at the rate of $304.86
$317.05 per day and will be eligible for benefits as provided under the Act 93
Compensation Plan. (Mrs. McGehean will serve in this position replacing Karen
Moser, resigned). [Item originally approved on 01/18/05 agenda with incorrect
rate.]
B. 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:
Susan C. Andresen 857 Louisa St., Williamsport
Ryan R. Pritchard 528 Wilson St., 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:
Sharon L. Ertel 827 First Ave., Williamsport
Heather Y. Kresock 231-3 Main St., Watsontown
Todd M. Nagy 618 Third Ave., Williamsport
D. The following persons for work on the Williamsport Area High School’s production of the musical “Oklahoma” at the rates 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:
Kent C. Weaver $1,786
Anna L. Radspinner $1,536
E. The following persons for work on middle school musical productions at the rates listed 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:
Lycoming Valley Middle School - "Into The Woods"
Douglas S. Gordon, Musical Director $1,072
Wenda K. Lockcuff $ 836
Curtin Middle School - "Once On This Island"
Marisa S. Hickey, Musical Director $ 922
Natalie B. Grimes $ 836
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E. The following persons for work on middle school musical productions cont’ d:
Roosevelt Middle School - "Guys and Dolls"
Robert L. Hickey, Musical Director $ 922
Maureen M. Richards $ 836
F. Lauren Vicars (WAHS student), 2147 Roosevelt St., Williamsport, as a participant in the Work-Based Learning (Cooperative Education) Program at Jackson Elementary School, at the rate of $5.15 per hour (plus appropriate benefits: Social Security, Worker’s Comp.) for up to 15 hours per week, effective February 2, 2005, through the remainder of the 2004-2005 school term (tentatively scheduled through June 10, 2005). Ms. Vicars will provide assistance in the school office and/or library. (Board approval for this program funded through the general fund on September 21, 2004.)
G. 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 (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:
Robin A. Guillaume 713 Elmira St., Williamsport
Matthew D. Hartman 781 River Mill Rd., Jersey Shore
H. Authorize the administration to appoint the following individuals to fill up to eleven (11) supplemental teacher positions for the After School Tutoring Program through the Educational Assistance Program Grant (authorization to post positions on 01/04/2005 agenda). Individuals appointed may share various positions (not to exceed 11 positions, up to 4 days per week, not to exceed a total of 15 weeks). Assignments and sites will be determined by administration:
Denay M. Gair, 153 Highfields Dr., Williamsport Teacher at Hepburn-Lyc.
Susan K. Garczynski, P.O. Box 96, Trout Run Teacher at Hepburn-Lyc.
Lisa C. Swoyer, 326 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville Teacher at Hepburn-Lyc.
Michael A. Cioffi, 1226 Hillsdale Dr., Williamsport Teacher at Round Hills
Bruce C. Sacavage, 971 Heilman Rd., Montoursville Teacher at Round Hills
Michele S. Zaludek, 115 Crawley St., Hughesville Teacher at Round Hills
Julie A. Bittner, 1009 Dawne Dr., Williamsport Teacher at Sheridan
Linda M. Desmond, 81 Pheasant Lane, Cogan Station Teacher at Sheridan
Diane J. Eck, P.O. Box 173, Jersey Shore Teacher at Sheridan
Marcy L. Garrison, 1664 Marlin Parkway, Williamsport Teacher at Sheridan
Dawn M. Gorsline, 1513 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville Teacher at Sheridan
Michelle L. Hinkal, 1325 High St., Williamsport Teacher at Sheridan
Susan K. Maeulen, 220 Maple St., Montoursville Teacher at Sheridan
Brenda E. Pennella, 160 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport Teacher at Sheridan
Lynne E. Piotrowski, 1362 Northway Rd., Williamsport Teacher at Sheridan
Carol W. Porter, 937 High St., Williamsport Teacher at Sheridan
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H. Authorize the administration to appoint the following individuals to fill up 11 cont’d:
Joy L. White, 1029 Tucker St., Williamsport Teacher at Sheridan
Bobbi J. Gallagher, 1000 Park Ave., Woolrich Teacher at Stevens
Carol A. Kinneym 51 Starr Rd., Montoursville Teacher at Stevens
Teresa E. Moore, 142 Lehman Dr., Cogan Station Teacher at Stevens
David R. Lingle, 2036 Woodland Rd., Montoursville Teacher at Lyco. Valley
Thomas D. Croce, 595 Park Ave., Lock Haven Accel. Math at Roos.
Terese A. Starr, 1860 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville Guided Rdg. at Roos.
Adam J. Allison, 1022 Louisa St., Williamsport Teacher at WAHS
I. The following individuals to be appointed as substitute supplemental teachers for the After School Tutoring Program through the Educational Assistance Program Grant (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
Lori B. Crossley, 550 Woodland Ave., Williamsport Teacher at Round Hills
Paula M. Moore, 2241 Lincoln St., Williamsport Teacher at Sheridan
Francis J. Myers, 2424 Vista Rd., Williamsport Teacher at Stevens
Gale Weaver, 41 Overhill Rd., Williamsport Teacher at Stevens
Carol S. Fischer, 431 Woodland Ave., Williamsport Teacher at Stevens
Barbara C. McNerney , 918 Second Ave., Williamsport Teacher at Stevens
Jacquelyn C. Wismer, 417 W. Grape St., Castanea Teacher at Stevens
David Bross, 1665 Pleasant Hill Rd., Cogan Station Teacher at Stevens
MaryMargaret A. Jacobs, 338 Nittany Rd., Castanea Teacher at Stevens
Tracy A. Haupt, 1332 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station Teacher at Stevens
Paula D. Neyhart, 2205 Teaberry Lane, Lock Haven Teacher at Stevens
Patricia I. Jacobs, 15 Casey Dr., Williamsport Teacher at Stevens
Michael W. Burd, 266 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport L.T. Sub Teacher
Jennifer L. Conklin, 11 Nancy Dr., Mill Hall L.T. Sub Teacher
Heather M. Vogt, 1027 Mulberry St., Williamsport L.T. Sub Teacher
Teresa A. Ardary, 23 Westbury Place, Williamsport Substitute Teacher
David G. Harris, 216 Front St., Jersey Shore Substitute Teacher
Carey A. Taddeo, 1518 Whitman St., Williamsport Substitute Teacher
*Melanie J. King, 636 N. Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville Substitute Teacher
Supplemental teaching positions will be paid at the rate of $24.67 per hour. All funds (including appropriate benefits) paid through Educational Assistance Grant Funds.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Jonathan M. Miller, 732 Tucker St., Williamsport, from a substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian at the high school (second shift), 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $9.64 per hour, effective February 2, 2005 (replacing Ron Delker, transferred).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
B. Robert L. Emerick, 1506 Princeton Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School (second shift), 250 days, up to 3½ hours per day, with a base wage rate of $9.64 per hour, effective February 2, 2005 (replacing Dana E. Richards, transferred).
9.5 AUTHORIZE TO POST/ADVERTISE NEW POSITIONS
Authorize the administration to post/advertise the following positions:
A. Authorize the administration to appoint supplemental teaching positions (After School - 4 days per week, from February 2005 through April 2005) funded through Title I School Improvement Funds for Roosevelt Middle School, pending fund approval from the Department of Education. All funds (including appropriate benefits) paid through Title I School Improvement Funds.
B. Authorize the administration to post for supplemental Summer School Teachers
(up to 40 positions), coordinators (up to 4 positions), librarians (up to 3 positions), health room technicians (up to 2 positions) and administrative support (secretarial - up to 2 positions) to be funded through the Educational Assistance Program Grant and/or the Sheridan Program Grant. All costs (including appropriate benefits) will be funded through the grants. Summer School Grant Programs to run from July 11, 2005, through August 5, 2005.
C. Authorize the administration to negotiate a contract with the Williamsport Child Guidance, Inc., 630 Campbell St., Williamsport, to administer the Summer School programs funded through the Educational Assistance Program Grant and/or Sheridan Project Grant, from July 11, 2005, through August 5, 2005. All positions administered through this program will be paid at appropriate employee collective bargaining rates. The requirement to contract with a third party to administer the program is a mandate included in the Grant Programs. Terms of this Contract will be presented at a future date for Board approval.
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. Three (3) Williamsport Area High School band students, accepted by competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association Region IV Band Festival to be held at Shikellamy High School on four days during February 2005.
Andrew Mextorf – Baritone Sax
Nathan McMahon – Cornet 2
Angad Sandhoo – String Bass
Cost to the District would be $195 (10-3211-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees, and approximately $200 (10-3211-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses. Ed Richards, WAHS band director, will transport the students to the festival in the school van. One substitute will be needed for two days.
B. Seventy-five (75) third grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Lycoming College during February 2005 to view a planetarium show. Students receiving three referrals will not be permitted to participate. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
C. Fourteen (14) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their director, to travel to Mansfield University during March 2005 to participate the Vocal Jazz 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. All costs will be paid through the choral activity fund. One substitute will be required for the day.
D. Forty-eight (48) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Concert Choir, accompanied by their director and another adult chaperone, to travel to Susquehanna University during April 2005 to participate in the 11th Annual Invitational Honors High School Choir 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 and will be paid from the WAHS choir activity fund. One substitute will be required for the day.
E. Fourteen (14) Williamsport Area High School welding students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology and High Steel Structures on a date during February 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. District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000). One substitute will be required for the day.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
F. Revision to Item 11.1.B from the December 7, 2004 Agenda for third grade students from Round Hills Elementary School to travel to Pennsylvania State University. It is requested to add two staff members to the list of participants. This will require the cost of two substitutes for the day, which will also be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
G. Six (6) Roosevelt Middle School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Little League Complex in South Williamsport to participation in a MathCounts competition. Students must be in compliance with the school’ s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. The students will be transported by their teacher. A substitute will be required for the day.
11.2* Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Saint John’s School of the Arts to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area
High School on April 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2005 to hold three days of rehearsal
and a dance ensemble Spring performance. St. John’s is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $200.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B. Silver Bullet Softball to use the gymnasium at Lycoming Valley Middle School, (pending receipt of Certificate of Insurance) on Sundays, beginning February 2005 through March 2005 from 1:45 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to hold softball practice. Silver Bullets are requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated at $175.00. Silver Bullets are aware they must pay labor fees associated with this practice.
C. Pennsylvania Governors School for the Arts (PGSA) to use the auditorium, band room and two classrooms at Roosevelt Middle School on Saturday, April 9, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to hold auditions. PGSA is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated to be $95.00. Certificate of Insurance waived.
D. Old Lycoming Little League to use the gymnasium at Lycoming Valley Middle School on February 17 and 18, 2005 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to hold tryouts. Old Lycoming Little League is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Authorize the purchase of general supplies to replenish inventoried stock in accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on this bid it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing by any interested parties.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Authorize the purchase of general supplies to replenish inventoried stock cont’d:
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, 2004:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
AFP Industries Inc., Miami Springs, FL $ 556.00
Bye Mo’r Inc., Kingsbury, IN 1,936.08
Cascade School Supplies Inc., North Adams, MA 956.92
Kurtz Bros. Inc., Clearfield, PA 14,347.00
National Art & School Supplies, Rahway, NJ 2,102.40
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 487.18
Pyramid School Products Inc., Tampa, FL 32,716.54
Quill Office Supplies Inc., Palatine, IL 5,479.54
Standard Stationery Supply, Wheeling, IL 6,965.31
Sofco, Depew, NY 7,156.00
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD $72,702.97
12.2* (Mr. Huffman voted “no” on this item) Authorize the purchase and installation of a security camera & recorder system at the Williamsport Alternative School in accordance with our specifications and the following recommendation. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid meeting our specifications.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
X-Pert Communications Inc., State College, PA $5,344.00
Part of the funding for this project comes primarily from the Lycoming County
Comprehensive School Safety and Critical Incident Management Program Grant. This fund is for the Improvement of Education programs within the United States Department of Education. The grant was awarded to the Lycoming County Division of Public Safety, which will act as the fiscal agent for the school districts expenditures. We are allotted $5,000.00 for this expense through the grant. Total cost to the district for this project will be $344.00.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Approve the attached tax summaries.
13.2 (Mr. Huffman voted “no” on this item) Approve the attached resolution establishing tax collector compensation, policies and procedures for the period of July 1, 2006 through
June 30, 2010 as required by section 36.1 of the Local Tax Collection Law, 72 P.S. §5511.36a.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reminded everyone that PSBA is having a workshop on February 10 th . The title is “Tools of a Successful Team of Ten.” He also stated that the Legislative Leadership Conference is scheduled for March 6 and 7.
Mr. Huffman stated that he was re-submitting his request for information in a modified way.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that an Executive Session is to follow 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. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey and carried, the meeting adjourned at
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary