W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
April 19, 2005
6:00 p.m.
***SPECIAL NOTICE: THE TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005, BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD
AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE
ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM***
AGENDA
1.
Consider electing Pamela J. Markle as President pro tempore for this meeting
only due to the absences of both the Board President and Board Vice President.
1.1 CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION –
Mrs. Lois Williams DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS
STATEMENT # 3
We believe that direct parental involvement is an asset to each student’s
success.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT –
A. Outstanding Students:
B.
Congratulations to Mr. J. Scott McNeill for being selected for the state of
Pennsylvania’s Alternative Educator of the Year award. This award is a
highly competitive selection process. We are honored that Mr. McNeill was
selected as the recipient.
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
C.
Congratulations to the Williamsport Area School District for being named one of
the Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America. Thank you to Richard
Coulter, Department Chair for Music and Gifted Education, and the music staff
for providing the students of our district with such a high quality music
education.
D.
Act 72 – The Board of School Directors invites the citizens of WASD to
provide input
about Act 72. There will be an opportunity to speak to the Board at each
meeting until
the end of May at which time the Board is required to pass a resolution if they
want to
opt in to Act 72. Public input is requested and will be appreciated.
E. 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.
Consider approving the following course equivalencies pursuant to the
district's Dual Enrollment program through Project 720 with Lock Haven
University. Approval is needed for these equivalencies because of the need to
issue credit for successful completion of college-level coursework at both Lock
Haven University and at the Williamsport Area High School, and the high school
does not have course titles or numbers that correspond to the Lock Haven
offerings. The equivalent courses are as close in content and scope to those
of Lock Haven University as the high school planned courses of instruction
allow. The requested equivalencies are these:
Summer Offerings:
LHU Offering WAHS Equivalent
MATH107 Basic Statistics
Intro to Statistics (2045, .5 CR)
CRJS102
Intro to Criminal Justice Intro Psychology (1061, .5 CR)
MUSI101 Intro to Music
Jazz, Rock, Contemp. (6031, .5CR)
ACCT110 Financial Accounting
Accounting I (4030, 1.0 CR)
ENG110 Intro to Literature
Writing Workshop (0030, .5CR)
THEA110 Theater-Orientation
Drama I (0071, .5CR)
PHYS135 Meteorology Astronomy/Meteor. (3050, 1.0CR)
(LHU Campus Only)
GEOS110 Physical Geology
Geol. Earth Science (3051, 1.0 CR)
(LHU Campus Only)
AVIA115 Aviation/Aerospace Wksp. (Researching Equivalent)
(LHU Campus only, 6 Credits)
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B.
Consider approving the following course equivalencies cont’d:
Spring 2006 Offering:
EDUC 000 Expl. Tchg and Learning Sociology (1051, .5 CR)
All of these courses may not be offered. Some are offered only at Lock Haven
University. Regardless of the number of credits Lock Haven issues on its
transcript for these courses, WAHS students successfully completing the dual
enrollment course will earn only the number of credits carried by the
equivalency course at the high school.
C.
On display in the Dr. June Baskin Gallery: Williamsport Area Crayola
Dream-Makers Show. This exhibition is made possible by partnerships between
the Williamsport Area School District, the Scranton Cultural Center, Binney
& Smith, Inc., and the John F. Kennedy Center's Partners in Education
Program.
D.
Calendar of Events
April 21
ETAC/ATAC Meeting-- 6:30 pm
April 21-22 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 25-26 Snow Make-up Days (all schools in session)
April 27 Gifted Advisory Council Meeting -- 7:00 pm
May 3
WASD School Board Meeting -- 7:15 pm
5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
6. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the months of February and March 2005.
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 04/19/05 in the amount of $751,515.45, 04/19/05A in
the amount of $876,921.02, 04/19/05B in the amount of
$51,702.34, 04/19/05C in the amount of $4,170.00, 04/19/05D in the amount of
$2,344,896.36, 04/19/05E in the amount of $11,759.42 and that the officers of
the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 04/19/05,
04/19/05A, 04/19/05B, 04/19/05C, 04/19/05D and 04/19/05E.
7.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
7.1
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #105.2, “
Exemption from Instruction.” Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
This is a revision to the current policy.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
8.1
Consider approval of the 2005-06 contract with Bethesda Day Treatment Center,
Inc., for their provision of educational services to Williamsport Area School
District students assigned to the program. The per diem cost for these
services may change slightly from the 2004-05 rate ($38.00/day), and will be
supplied to the Board as an attachment to the contract no later than August 1,
2005.
8.2
Consider approving the 2005-06 Curtin Middle School student/parent handbook.
8.3
Consider approving the 2005-06 Round Hills Elementary School student/parent
handbook.
8.4
Consider approving payment to Mr. Stanley Griggs for presenting one planetarium
show to a
public group on March 30, 2005. 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
hours for each
show. The total payment for three hours shall be $75.75. Budgeted in account
number 10- 3390-131-000-00-000-000-007-0000.
8.5
Consider hiring Dr. Thomas Clouse, PaTTan Consultant from Lancaster-Lebanon IU
13, to
administer the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) to
district interpreters
and teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing on May 25 and 26, 2005.
Interpreters include A.
Kay Tyberg, Lisa Taylor, Megan Falvo, Susan Wood, and teacher Michele Zaludek.
Test per
applicant is $250, but the district will receive a $100 refund from
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13.
Test will be paid out of ACCESS funds. Account number is
10-1200-339-891-00-000-000- 004-005.
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.
Melissa J. Becker, full-time music teacher at Curtin Middle School, for
personal reasons, effective at the end of the 2004-2005 school year (tentative
date of June 10, 2005).
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
B.
Bryan S. Williams, full-time elementary (3rd
grade) teacher at Stevens Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective
at the end 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.
Estella R. DeClerck, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for March 31, 2005 (½ day)
and for full days on April 1, 2005, and April 25, 2005.
B.
Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
(documentation on file), effective April 7, 2005, through July 7, 2005.
C.
Gwen L. Forker, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 6, 2005.
D.
Donna M. Fox, instructional support aide at Round Hills Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 25,
2005.
E.
Wayne L. Hepler, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal
reasons, effective for June 8, 2005 (½ day) and June 10, 2005 (½
day).
F.
Catherine M. Hess, general food service worker at Round Hills Elementary
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for April 14, 2005 (½
day) and April 15, 2005 (full day).
G.
Lois M. Robinson, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for a
planned family vacation, effective May 23, 2005, through May 27, 2005.
H.
Ronald W. Solomon, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for a
planned family vacation, effective May 23, 2005, through June 10, 2005.
I.
Kimberly A. Starr, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on March 30, 2005.
J.
Tammy L. Summers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for April 4, 2005 and April 19, 2005.
K.
Peggy A. Welch, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective September 6, 2005,
through September 9, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Amber Bilbay, 827 St. Michael’s Rd., Cogan Station, as a paid intern in
the Tax Office, effective May 9, 2005, for the duration of up to 240 hours, at
the rate of $6.25 per hour (no benefits).
B.
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:
Shanna L. Martz
220 White Deer Pike, New Columbia (effective 04/13/05)
C.
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:
Belinda L. Bedard
29 Woodbryn Dr., Williamsport
Jennifer J. Nork
1607 Quenshukeny Rd., Linden
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Revise effective date to April 28, 2005, for previously approved item for Terry
L. Carpenter, 1443 Pine Run Rd., Linden, from a full-time Administrative
Support I (185 day, 7 hours per day) to a full-time Administrative Support II
(245 day, 7½ hours per day) in the Special Education Department at the
DSC, with a base wage rate of $27,085, prorated ($14.74 per hour), effective
B.
Revise effective date to April 21, 2005, for previously approved item Michael
J. Shebest, 1899 Blair St., Williamsport, from Stock Clerk at the Warehouse
Complex to a full-time Head Custodian-Class IV (250 day, 8 hours per day) at
the high school, with a base wage rate of $31,280, prorated ($15.64 per hour),
effective
10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas and 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.
Sixteen (16) members of Curtin Middle School’s Jazz Band, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to Brandon Park and Cochran Elementary School on a
date during April 2005. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance
with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
The students will walk to and from the park. Transportation will be required
for the trip to Cochran (10-1100-519-000-20-550-121-023-0000).
B.
Seventy-two (72) third grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Lake Tobias (Halifax) during May
2005. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the
school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran
School Association.
C.
Sixty-seven (67) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teacher and three other adult chaperones, to travel to
Wegman’s during May 2005. Students will be divided into three groups and
attend on three different dates. Students eligible to participate will not
have received two or more detentions or one or more suspensions after April 5.
Other students may be ineligible to attend at the discretion of the principal.
The students will walk to and from Wegman’s. There will be no cost to the
District.
D.
Two (2) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Family Career and
Community Leaders of America, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to San
Diego for nine days during July 2005 to represent Pennsylvania on the FCCLA
National STAR Events Team. The students became eligible to participate on this
team because they placed first in Pennsylvania in the state competition.
Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more
than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major
courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing
attendance difficulties.
Funding for the trip will be provided through string
#10-5280-935-000-30-850-000-033-0000.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E.
Eighty-five (85) choir members from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Hershey Park on a Saturday during
May 2005 as a reward for their excellent performances. 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. The cost of the trip will be funded by
the participating students (80-3210-513-000-00-000-813-084-0000).
F.
Seventy (70) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied
by their teachers, staff members, and parent volunteers, to travel to the
Freedom Road Cemetery on a date yet to be determined in May 2005. Students
eligible to participate will not have received two or more detentions or been
assigned in-school or out-of-school suspension as of May 1, 2005. Other
students may be excluded at the discretion of the principal.
There will be no cost to the district. The students will walk to and from the
cemetery.
G.
Seventy-two (72) second grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, an aide, and parent volunteers, to travel to
the Community Arts Center and Hepburn-Lycoming Baseball Park during May 2005.
Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to
Saturday School within 30 days prior to the field trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the
Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
H.
Approximately 70 kindergarten students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Clyde
Peeling’s Reptiland 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.
I.
Thirty-five (35) members of Roosevelt Middle School’s Chamber Choir,
accompanied by two teachers and a parent volunteer, to travel to State College
during May 2005 for an adjudication. Students eligible to participate must be
in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
There are no participation fees. One substitute will be required for both
teachers.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
J.
Sixty-three (63) first grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Bald Eagle
State Park during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have
been assigned to Saturday School or have received a suspension within 30 days
prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
K.
Approximately 75 fourth grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Harrisburg
during May 2005 to visit the Capitol Building. Students eligible to
participate will not have been assigned to Saturday School or have received a
suspension within 30 days prior to the trip
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens
PTA.
L.
Twenty (20) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Jazz Band,
accompanied by their teachers to travel to Pennsbury High School (Philadelphia
area) during May 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 contract carrier. The trip will be student
funded. One substitute will be required for the day. This trip will replace
the previously approved trip to Philadelphia during April which was cancelled.
M.
Nine (9) students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their
principal and PTO members, to travel to Hoss’s during April 2005 as a
reward for being winners in the PTO fundraiser.
Students will be transported by limousine. All costs will be paid by the
Jackson PTO.
N.
Ten (10) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s dance company,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and
Roosevelt Middle School’s in May 2005 to do a presentation to determine
students interested in participating in the dance company. 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 required
(10-1100-519-000-30-850-140-025-0000).
O.
Forty-six (46) kindergarten students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Lost Brook
Farm (Elimsport) during May 2005. Students must be in compliance with the
school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
P.
Approximately 100 fourth grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accom-panied by their teachers, to travel to Wegman’s on two dates during
May 2005. The students will be divided into two groups and attend on the two
dates. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended within 30
school days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson
PTO.
Q.
Approximately 100 fourth grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penn’s Cave during June 2005.
Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended within 30 school
days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson
PTO.
R.
Seventy (70) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary, accompanied by
their teachers, to travel to the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine (Ashland) during June
2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been assigned an
in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension or two morning detentions
within one month prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran
School Association.
S.
Seventy-five (75) third grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and three parent volunteers, to travel to Camp
Susque during May 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 Hepburn
PTO.
T.
Forty-eight (48) kindergarten students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and other adult chaperones, to travel to
Jarrett’s Dairy Farm (Elimsport) and Indian Park (Montoursville) during
June 2005. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran
School Association.
U.
Approximately 105 fifth grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County Courthouse on
two dates during April 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have
received two or more detentions and/or one in-school or out-of-school
suspension between April 8 and the date of the trip.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the
Courthouse.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
V.
Eighty-eight (88) second grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and other adult chaperones, to travel to the
Lycoming County Landfill and the Hiawatha during June 2005. Students eligible
to participate will not have been suspended within 30 school days prior to the
trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson
PTO.
W.
Approximately 75 fifth grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Washington,
DC, during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the Stevens PTA.
X.
Forty-four (44) first grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and up to four parents, to travel to T &
D’s Cats of the World (Penns Creek) and Mifflinburg Area Park during June
2005. Students eligible to participate will not have received a detention,
suspension, or more than two pink slips between May 1 and June 1.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan
PTO.
Y.
Forty-eight (48) kindergarten students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and aides, to travel to Jarrett’s Dairy Farm
(Elimsport) and Indian Park during May 2005.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran
School Association.
Z.
Forty-five (45) kindergarten students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, a student teacher, two aides, and at least four
parent volunteers, to travel to the Lewis Veterinary Clinic, Waltz’s Dairy
Farm (Linden), and Memorial Park during April 2005.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round
Hills PTO.
AA.
Sixty (60) students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by six
adult chaperones, to travel to Lycoming College during May 2005 to participate
in the Lycoming County Job Fair. 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).
Three substitutes will be required for one-half day.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
BB.
Fifty (50) music students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their
teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Genetti Hotel and the
Community Arts Center during May 2005. Students must be in compliance with
their school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to
participate.
District transportation is requested and will be billed to the Williamsport
Symphony.
11.2
Consider approving the filing of an application for participation in the Summer
Food Service Program.
Reimbursement is based on the actual cost or maximum reimbursement per meal
whichever is less. Additional reimbursement is provided to offset
administrative costs.
The Summer Food Service Program meal preparation is proposed for Jackson
Elementary.
Breakfast will be distributed to the WASD Education Assistance Program Grant at
Cochran and Jackson Elementary Schools as well as Curtin and Roosevelt Middle
Schools.
Lunch will be distributed to WASD Extended Day Summer School Program at Cochran
and Jackson Elementary Schools as well as Curtin and Roosevelt Middle Schools.
Breakfast and snack will be distributed to The Center
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1*
Consider approving an agreement with the City of Williamsport, governing the
terms and
conditions of the use of Bowman Field for Junior Varsity and Varsity baseball
games on
April 30, 2005.
12.2*
Consider approving an agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Technology
authorizing
the college to assist with the hanging of the Hiawatha Murals at the Curtin
Middle School. There will be no charge to the District.
12.3*
Consider authorizing the purchase of custodial 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 f or viewing by any interested parties.
12.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.3*
Consider authorizing the purchase of custodial supplies 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, March 8, 2005: RECOMMENEDED AWARDS:
All Phase Electric Supply Company, Williamsport, PA
$3,900.06
Dubois Chemical, Williamsport, PA
1,871.10
Dauphin Electric, Lewisburg, PA
2,551.20
Joseph Gartland Inc., Bellmawr, NJ
2,225.00
Interboro Packaging Corporation, Montgomery, NY
7,488.00
INDCO Inc., Gloucester City, NJ
983.28
Kressly’s Paint & Wallpaper, South Williamsport, PA
6,207.00
LJC Distributors Fuller Brush Co., Scranton, PA
3,074.40
Lowe’s Home Center, Montoursville, PA
1,366.08
Master Chemical Products, Wilkes-Barre, PA
5,229.90
Northeast Chemical & Supply Co., Lansford, PA
4,440.00
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL
478.92
Susquehanna Paper and Sanitary, Williamsport, PA
12,400.00
Sofco, Depew, NY
1,208.44
Whiteman Tower, Wilkes-Barre, PA
684.00
X PEDX Inc., Camp Hill, PA
2,894.70
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD
$57,002.48
13. TAX ITEMS - NONE
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.
ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM***
AGENDA
April 18, 2005 (replacing Regena Mull, retired). April 25, 2005 (replacing Joseph Harmon, retired).
