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 17, 2000, beginning at 8:00 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: Shirley L. Canada, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Kelly R. Pedersen,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION – Thomas A. Zimmerman provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the Regular Meetings of September 5 and 19, 2000, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 9-0.
Student Representatives’ Report – Annie Kindon and Wayne Staib
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Williamsport-Lycoming County Flag Ceremony
B. Career and Educational Wing Dedication scheduled for November 12, 2000 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
C. Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Recognition of 1999-2000 Retirees
Jean M. Deitrick Food Service – 13 years of service
Barbara Paucke Food Service – 25 years of service
Robert Price Custodian – 26 ½ years of service
Philip Thomas Principal/WAHS – 35 years of service
Phyllis Wagner Teacher/Curtin M.S. – 20 years of service
Linda Williams Supervisor of Transportation – 28 years of service
B. Representatives of the Williamsport Alternative School will be present to discuss the Bloodmobile they are hosting on Thursday, October 26, 2000.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
C. Congratulations to Seniors who participated in the Governor’s Schools of Excellence during Summer 2000:
Amanda Belles PA Governor’s School for International Studies
Lorraine Krall PA Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences
Rachel Liebman PA Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences
Robert Roedts PA Governor’s School for Teaching
D. Congratulations to Seniors who scored 3 or higher on last year’s Advanced Placement Tests.
Emily Baldys U.S. History & Physics B
Amanda Belles Physics B
Thomas Harrington Physics B
Rachel Liebman Biology
Emma Somers U.S. History
Michelle Stroble Physics B
E . Congratulations also to graduates who scored 3 or higher last year on Advanced Placement Tests:
Sarah Bellfy Calculus AB
Fiona Conroy English Literature/Composition
Emily Cowell English Language/Composition
Matthew Detrick Calculus AB
Kathryn Dill Calculus AB
Dylan Flipse Calculus AB & Physics B
Karin Hoffer English Literature/Composition & Calculus AB
Maureen Holland English Language/Composition, European History &
Calculus AB
Carrie Johnson English Language/Composition
Luca Pedeferri Physics B
Hannah Renk English Language/Composition
Michael Slocum Calculus AB & Physics B
Philip Sunderland Calculus AB
Nan Swift US History, English Literature/Composition, &
Government and Politics: US
Sarah Updegraff English Language/Composition
Peter Waldrab Calculus AB
F. The Pennsylvania Alliance for Arts Education, an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts, has announced the School Board of the Williamsport Area School District as the Pennsylvania nominee for the Kennedy Center/National School Boards Association annual award for support of the arts to be announced in December. The nomination will be recognized at the PSSBA annual meeting on October 18 in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
G. Thank you to Dr. J. Thomas Mitchell for coordinating the efforts to donate more than 100 science textbooks to the children of Liberia through Messiah Lutheran Church in South Williamsport. They will be distributed “to students who for too long were forced to carry rifles rather than books (Pastor Robert Driesen).”
H. The Board expresses their appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. George Tompkins, WASD residents, for their generous donation to the high school. Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins have donated a circa 1930-40 scrapbook containing WAHS sports, music, and other events.
I. President Stone recognized Roger May, President of the Williamsport Education Association (WEA), who reported that the WEA strongly supports the Woodward Township Community remaining in the Williamsport Area School District and supports the School Board in its efforts to accomplish this.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the gifted advisory committee met on October 11. The discussion focused on advanced placement tests and the Governor’s School.
Mrs. Williams reported that the public relations committee met yesterday. The committee decided that public relations building representatives should make good news items available to the media. The committee also discussed the upcoming Vocational Building dedication and volunteered to help with it in any way they could.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following construction project items:
A. Approve change orders P-5 and P-6 to the contract with Spencer Mechanical, Inc. Plumbing Contractor Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $11,190.20 as follows:
Original Contract $218,400.00
Previous Contract Additions 56,292.85
Change Order P-5 10,063.20
Change Order P-6 1,127.00
New Contract Total $285,883.05
Construction Projects Cont’d:
B. Authorize change orders G-9, G-10, G-11 and G-12 to the contract with The Robert Feaster Corp., General Contractor Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $21,205.00 as follows:
Original Contract $2,857,775.00
Previous Contract Additions 3,990.00
Previous Contract Decreases (4,975.00)
Change Order G-9 3,795.00
Change Order G-10 2,215.00
Change Order G-11 1,220.00
Change Order G-12 13,975.00
New Contract Total $2,877,995.00
The motion carried 8-1 with Mr. Temple voting no.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Temple, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following financial items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the months of July and August, 2000
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No.10/17/00 in the amount of $667,501.47, 10/17/00A in the amount of $10,337.31, 10/17/00B in the amount of $157,714.82 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 10/17/00, 10/17/00A, and 10/17/00B.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following board policies:
7.1 Approve revisions to Policy #406, “Substitute Teachers,” at the second reading.
7.2 Approve Policy #219, 320, 418, 519, “Acceptable Use of Computer Communications Technology” at the second reading. This replaces Policy #111 of the same title, which was adopted March 4, 1997.
The motion carried 9-0.
CURRICULUM REPORT - Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Approve participation by the District’s four secondary schools in the Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Writing Awards program. Students in grades 7-12 participate annually in this program. The approximate cost of $190 is budgeted in string #101-1100-0-00-080-19-813.
8.2* Accept a Read to Succeed Grant in the amount of $124,023 for the 2000-01 school year. The money is targeted toward early literacy initiatives in language arts at grade levels K-3 in Jackson, Sheridan, Cochran (Woodward), and Lose Elementary Schools. The money is divided as follows:
Jackson Elementary $29,949
Sheridan Elementary $34,001
Cochran (Woodward Elementary) $51,644
Lose Elementary $ 8,429
8.3* Approve up to 16 staff members to attend Microsoft Access training at Penn College on October 27, 2000, including at least the following:
Jim Sember, Susan Neidig, Angela Fessler, Suzanne Worth, Carmen Spurr, Janet Lovell, Darlene Owens, Michelle Winter, Patty Golamis, Chuck Peterson, Connie Dannelley, Jeannette Bower, Cyndi Aderhold, Mike Reeder, Pat Mabie, Lori Luke, and anyone from the current waiting list of a cancellation(s) occurs.
Training will be paid from Link to Learn Funds budgeted in 101-2830-0-00-702-31-582.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.4* Approve Joseph Keppell to provide a presentation to students on October 31, 2000, at the Woodward Township Elementary School entitled “Turn Off the TV and Read.” The approximate cost of the workshop is $350 and is being funded through the Read to Succeed Grant.
8.5* Approve Ron Hunsicker, owner of Ron’s Saltwater Heaven (Loyalsock), to assist Dr. Mitchell in installing the donated marine reef tank at the Williamsport Area High School. Mr. Hunsicker is presently in possession of all the live specimens which shall accompany the aquarium and agreed to transport and transfer the animals into the marine environment once the water quality is stabilized. Additional Mr. Hunsicker is regarded as an expert in this area and has agreed to instruct the science teachers in maintaining the tank. It is expected that this may take one or two afternoons in October 2000. Total cost not to exceed $300.00 (funding available in string #101-1100-3-26-185-27-431).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following personnel items:
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Sakinah Jabbar, instructional support aide at Jackson Elementary School, due to relocation out of the area, effective at the end of the day on November 17, 2000.
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Carol A. Bower, general food service worker at the high school, leave of absence without pay for medical reasons, effective October 2, 2000, through November 1, 2000.
B. Thomas B. Bishop, printing and dark room technician/aide at the high school, for an unpaid leave, effective September 22, 2000, through September 29, 2000.
Mr. Bishop's leave of absence is 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.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Carmen L. Fischer, 5727 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden, as a full-time (185-day) instructional aide at Round Hills Elementary School, at an annual wage of $12,147, prorated ($9.38 per hour), effective October 16, 2000, (replacing Janice Hornberger, transferred).
B. WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION Ronda L. Edwards, 1670 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport, as a part-time (up to 180 days, prorated; up to 4½ hours per day) Parent Involvement Coordinator at Lose Elementary School, at the base wage rate of $8.63 per hour, with applicable benefits per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel (funded through Title I). Mrs. Edward will work on October 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, and 27, and November 1 and 3 and then begin her regular part-time schedule effective November 6, 2000 (replacing Barbara Jandrisavitz, resigned).
C. Kimberly A. Felix, 25 Roseville Rd., Williamsport, as a part-time (up to 185 days, prorated; up to 3½ hours per day) instructional support aide – technology aide for the Title I program at Jackson Elementary School, effective October 18, 2000, with a base wage rate of $8.63 per hour, with applicable benefits per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel (new position funded through Title I; position to be determined annually).
D. The following coach at the respective school for the 2000-2001 school year at the rates in accordance with the 1997-2002 Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association, executed August 10, 1999:
Wrestling
Head Varsity Coach: John F. Eck $6,341
E. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Literacy Program to share four positions at Stevens Elementary School, from October 24, 2000 through May 17, 2001. The program will require up to 15 hours total per week at the rate of $21.89 plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs:
Kathy L. LaLota 345 W. Grape St., Lock Haven
Tammi M. Dunkleberger 1727½ Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Judy A. Nordstrom 54 Lehman Dr., Cogan Station
Georgia A. Grove 30 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
Carol Cassidy 22 Tabbs Dr., Williamsport
Kirk C. Felix 25 Roseville Rd., Williamsport
Joanne L. Deland 600 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F. The following persons as teachers for the Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Curtin Middle School, from October 16, 2000, through May 31, 2001. The program will be held four days per week for 30 minutes per day of homework support. The program will require five teaching positions for 30 minutes per day and one position for 45 minutes per day; teachers will be paid $21.89 plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs:
Gretchen H. Foye 1521 Alvin Ave., Williamsport
Charles F. (Chad) Greevy IV 1518 Penn St., Williamsport
Michael A. Haines 343 Eldred St., Williamsport
Gregory P. Kinley 647 W. Third St., Lock Haven
Jennie M. Wagner-Guffy R.R. 1, Box 97, Milton
Stephanie J. Wolfanger 592 Shadle Rd., Jersey Shore
G. Janice A. Clark, 2410 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport, as a substitute food service worker, at the salary rate of $5.75 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 18, 2000.
H. Truman R. Welch, 2252 West Third St., Williamsport, as a substitute satellite truck driver, with a base wage rate of $7.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 18, 2000.
I. The following as event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 18, 2000:
Christopher M. Caldwell 631 Third Ave., Williamsport
Jeffrey Lynn Snook 2247 Johnston Place, Williamsport
J. Bonnie J. Mynczywor, 209 Rader Ave., Cogan Station, as a substitute health room technician, 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.
K. 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:
Elementary
Veronica R. Hine 275 Cedarwood Drive, Montoursville (eff. 10/17/00)
Secondary
Joseph G. McNerney 918 Second Ave., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
L. 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:
Kristopher T. DeRemer 749 Eckard Rd., Cogan Station
Sha’ra M. Fisher 99 Main St., Salladasburg
Sharon L. Wheeland 1724 Quaker Hill Rd., Cogan Station
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Narcissa Weimer, 19 Marydale St., Cogan Station, from a general food service worker at the high school to a full-time instructional support aide (185 days, 7 hours per day) at Curtin Middle School, with a base wage rate of $12,147, prorated ($9.38 per hour), effective September 25, 2000 (replacing Diane Bennardo, resigned).
B. Lucina R. Campbell, 715 Krouse Ave., Williamsport, from an instructional support aide at Roosevelt Middle School (recently moved from Lycoming Valley Middle School) to a full-time instructional support aide at Jackson Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $12,147, prorated ($9.38 per hour; no change), effective October 16, 2000 (replacing Connie Breen, transferred).
C. Dawn M. Staggert, 347 Old Rte. 15, Cogan Station, from a general food service worker at the high school to a part-time Administrative Support I (245 days, up to 4½ hours per day) in the Vocational Education office at the high school, with a base wage rate of $8.53 per hour, effective October 30, 2000 (new position funded through Elect Grant, status of position reviewed annually).
D. Kimberly L. Kaiser, 87 Rivendell Rd., Williamsport, from a general food service worker at the high school to a full-time custodian at the high school, with a base wage rate of $23,360, prorated ($11.68 per hour), effective October 30, 2000 (replacing Steven Springman, transferred).
E. Michael A. Welch, 712 Locust St., Williamsport, from a part-time custodian to a full-time custodian at the high school, with a base wage rate of $23,360, prorated ($11.68 per hour), effective October 16, 2000 (replacing Al Bartlett, transferred).
F. Russell K. Stout IV, P.O. Box 176G Rd., Trout Run, from a substitute custodian to a general part-time custodian at the high school, 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $8.13 per hour, effective October 18, 2000 (replacing Glen Willits, transferred).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
G. Vick R. Marshall, 1062 Huling Rd., Linden, from a substitute custodian to a general part-time custodian at Stevens Elementary School, 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $8.13 per hour, effective October 18, 2000 (replacing Dean Fink, transferred).
H. Rita M. Eck, 2109 Central Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3¼ hours daily) at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $7.88 per hour, effective October 17, 2000 (replacing Deborah Clark, transferred).
I. Gloria J. Jennings, 725 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Roosevelt Middle School, with a base wage rate of $7.88 per hour, effective October 17, 2000 (replacing Diane Preston, transferred).
9.5* CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. John M. Bailey, 106 Curtis St., Philipsburg, PA 16864, to provide consulting services to the District’s Special Education Department – Secondary level, at the rate of $312.77 per day, not to exceed a total of ninety (90) days for the 2000-2001 school year (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective October 18, 2000, through June 30, 2001. (Contract for Mr. Bailey’s services will be prepared and executed.)
9.6 ATTAINMENT OF TENURE STATUS
Acknowledge the attainment of tenure status of the following teachers, who have successfully completed a three-year probationary period as temporary professional employees with a satisfactory sixth rating, and extending professional employee contracts to them:
Earned February 2000: Susan K. Garczynski
Phyllis J. Sieber
Earned June 2000: Barbara J. Adair Michael A. Murafka
Donna M. Bensinger Mark F. Nye
John Edward Frick Vera M. Prough
Tracey L. Graff Joan A. Schramm
Cynthia A. Hamm Philip J. Stattel
Nancy D. Hiscock Jennifer C. Troutman
Barbara S. Holmes Tim M. Tyson
Gregory P. Kinley Dennis E. Waddell
Alix Lang John C. Weaver
Mary L. McCormick Lisa E. Yingling
J. Scott McNeill Sandra L. Young
9.7* ADJUSTMENTS TO SALARY
A. Approve salary adjustments to the master's level, effective for the 2000-2001 term, as stipulated in the Agreement between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association, for those having earned either a Master's Degree or an Equivalency Certificate prior to the beginning of the 2000-2001 school term:
Marcy L. Garrison Master’s Degree
Nancy D. Hiscock Equivalency Certificate
Christine A. MacKenzie Equivalency Certificate
Marcia A. McRae Equivalency Certificate
B. Consider approving salary adjustments for the following staff members for credits earned beyond the Master's Degree or Equivalency Certificate, prior to the beginning of the 2000-2001 school term:
NEW CREDITS CURRENT NEW
CREDITS TO DATE SALARY SALARY
Eugene D. Breisch 9 18 $58,296 $58,610
John M. Dick 9 18 $58,096 $58,410
Debra H. Goff 9 9 $48,651 $48,964
Lydia A. Marinucci 9 18 $48,964 $49,277
Dianne M. Masten 9 18 $53,924 $54,238
Paul H. McPhail, Jr. 27 27 $38,841 $39,780
B. Consider approving salary adjustments for the following staff members for credits earned beyond the Master's Degree or Equivalency Certificate, prior to the beginning of the 2000-2001 school term:
NEW CREDITS CURRENT NEW
CREDITS TO DATE SALARY SALARY
Georgeann S. Opdenhoff 3 27 $58,410 $58,723
Lynne E. Piotrowski 9 9 $48,651 $48,964 Nancy A. Renninger 9 18 $58,096 $58,410
Judith F. Schaal 9 9 $57,783 $58,096
Lynn M. Shade 9 18 $58,096 $58,410
Stephanie S. Weikel 9 9 $57,983 $58,296
Linda S. Wheeland 9 9 $48,651 $48,964
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to 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.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Twenty-six (26) second grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and aide and parent volunteers, to travel to Roseview Manor during October 2000. The students will have an opportunity to interact with the residents. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from Roseview.
B. Two (2) Williamsport Area High School vocational students, accompanied by two teachers, to travel to Harrisburg for three days in February 2001. The students will be participating in the Vocational-Technical Education Week celebration. There will be no cost to the District except for substitutes. One substitute would be required for two days. All other costs are funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
C. Three (3) eighth grade students each from Lycoming Valley and Roosevelt Middle Schools, and 4 students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their principals, to travel to Penn College in November 2000 to participate in the Williamsport/ Lycoming County Committee Flag Raising Ceremony. There will be no cost to the District. The principals will transport the students.
the Key Club and one student from SGA to travel to Penn College in November 2000 to participate in the Williamsport/ Lycoming County Committee Flag Raising Ceremony. These students will travel on the bus with the Marching Millionaires.
E. An as yet undetermined number of students from Lycoming Valley Middle School, accompanied by their club advisor and other adult chaperones, to travel to Ski Sawmill on dates in January and February. There will be no cost to the District. All costs, including transportation, will be paid by the Ski Club members.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
F. Approximately 9 Williamsport Area High School students, all Student Voice participants, to travel to Harrisburg during November 2000. The students will have the opportunity to learn about broadcast journalism. Depending on the final number of students participating, the students will either be transported in their advisor’s van or the school van. Cost to the district will be for substitute only.
11.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Williamsport Pop Warner Cheerleaders to use the gymnasium at Roosevelt Middle School on October 12, 13, 16 and 19, 2000, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to hold practices for an upcoming regional cheerleading competition. Williamsport Pop Warner is requesting relief of the occupancy fee, estimated at $160.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B. Lycoming County Chapter of Pennsylvania State Retirees to use the Board Room on Monday, November 13, 2000, from 6:15 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. to hold a pre-retirement seminar. LCCPSR is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $40.00. Certificate of Insurance waived.
11.3* Authorize Johnny Gonsalves of South Williamsport to provide music for an after-school social to be held at Lycoming Valley Middle School from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2000. Mr. Gonsalves’ fee of $200 will come from the student activity account (808-3215-2-22-175-84-340).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to authorize the purchase of a modular unit from Northwestern Lehigh School District at a purchase cost of $4,000.00. The estimated transportation cost of $1,300.00 and estimated set up costs of $7,200.00 (which includes foundation, skirting, steps, partitions, windows, etc.). The modular unit is to be placed at the warehouse facility and will be utilized by the transportation department.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following tax items:
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries:
13.2 Accept the resignation of William Gaskin as an alternate on the Earned Income Tax Appeal Board.
The motion carried 9-0
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman, while sporting a Halloween Soccer Mask, reviewed the upcoming athletic events and requested public support for our student athletes.
Mr. Temple reported that the Powder Puff Derby was a great success.
Mrs. Williams reminded everyone that the Curtin spaghetti dinner is slated for November 1st.
Mr. Vollman requested support of the Celebrity Basketball Game scheduled for November 18th.
Mrs. Harris reminded everyone to wear cherry and white to the football game Friday night.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that executive session was held prior to tonight’ ;s meeting and another one is to immediately follow this meeting to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive confidential legal advice from an attorney.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary