AGENDA ADDENDUM
May 3, 2005
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT CONT’D:
B.
On display in the Dr. June Baskin Gallery is "DIVERSITY: A K-12 Theme
Exhibition focusing on diversity as a subject in Art"
5.4 Construction Projects:
A.
Consider approving a change order to the contract with S&S Environmental,
Inc. to
accommodate a schedule change for asbestos removal at the Hepburn Lycoming
Elementary School construction project. The change order will increase the
contract by $1,500.
B.
Consider authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Dean & Arlene
Deppen
of Route 973 East, regarding the placement of fencing at the rear of the
Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School.
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.8
Consider approval of a letter of agreement with Intermediate Unit 1 recognizing
Williamsport Area School District as the fiscal agent for the Youthful
Offender Faith Based/Non-Faith Based Mentoring Project. The Project is
supportive of adult education and alternative education services provided by
WASD, and is connected with the currently operating Incarcerated Youth Training
Project for which the District serves as fiscal agent. Services provided
through the Mentoring Project are the responsibility of West Branch Drug and
Alcohol Commission. All funds are provided by Intermediate Unit 1 which
administers the Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation and the PA Department of Education. No District funds are
required.
8.9
Consider approving grade level teacher teams from Montgomery elementary to
provide staff development training in Everyday Math to Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5
regular and special education teachers. The cost of the training is $150 per
half-day session per team, for a maximum of two half-day sessions per team
(Maximum cost of $1,200). This training is funded through the Title II grant.
9.
PERSONNEL REPORT CONT’D:
9.3 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
G.
Sue E. Johnson, full-time elementary (2nd
grade) teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave,
effective May 23, 2005, through June 3, 2005.
Mrs. Johnson is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin
her
unpaid leave of absence on May 23, 2005, which will be taken under the Family
Medical Leave Act, which entitles the employee to health insurance for a
maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other benefits.
H.
Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for person
reasons for May 18, 2005, through May 19, 2005.
I.
Gwen L. Forker, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 26, 2005.
J.
Catherine M. Hess, general food service worker at Round Hills Elementary
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on May 2,
2005.
K.
Stephanie N. Roles, part-time instructional support aide at Stevens Elementary
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective April 22, 2005, and April
25, 2005.
L.
Tammy L. Summers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 18, 2005.
M.
Marguerite Wolfgang, full-time health room technician at Cochran Elementary
School, extension of an unpaid leave (documentation on file), effective May 2,
2005, through May 17, 2005.
9.4* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
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:
Michenzie L. Edwards
424 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station
Tiffani A. Helmrich
900 Lamont Dr., Cogan Station
9.4*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F.
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:
Elizabeth A. Good
120 Pine Lane, Jersey Shore
G.
The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective May 4, 2005:
Kevin S. Boatman
2266 Division Rd., Williamsport
H.
Michael A. Cioffi, 1226 Hillsdale Drive, Williamsport, to serve as the
district-wide Teacher Coordinator for the Elementary Summer School Program for
up to 60 hours prior to the start of the Summer School Program at the rate of
$24.67 or $25.43 per hour or contract rate plus appropriate benefits,
participation in up to three professional development days at the rate of
$90.00 per day, and as Building Coordinator for Jackson Elementary School, for
up to 4½ hours per day effective July 11, 2005, through August 5, 2005, at
the rate of $25.43 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits, funded
through Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and/or Sheridan Project Grants.
I.
Nancy D. Hiscock, 66 Pheasant Lane, Cogan Station, to serve as the
district-wide Teacher Coordinator for the Elementary Summer School Program for
up to 60 hours prior to the start of the Summer School Program at the rate of
$24.67 or $25.43 per hour or contract rate plus appropriate benefits,
participation in up to three professional development days at the rate of
$90.00 per day, and as Building Coordinator for Jackson Elementary School, for
up to 4½ hours per day effective July 11, 2005, through August 5, 2005, at
the rate of $25.43 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits, funded
through Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and/or Sheridan Project Grants.
J.
Diane M. Breon, 1807 Walters Rd., Montoursville, as the District-wide Librarian
for the Elementary Summer School Program for up to 25 hours prior to the start
of the Summer School Program at the rate of $24.67 or $25.43 per hour or
contract rate plus appropriate benefits, and as Librarian at Jackson Elementary
School for up to 3½ hours per day during the Title I Extended Year
Program, effective July 11, 2005, through August 5, 2005, at the rate of $25.43
per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits, and for up to three days of
staff development at the rate of $90.00 per day. All costs funded through
Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and/or Sheridan Project Grants.
9.4*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K.
The following persons to teach for the Elementary Summer School Program
(building placement to be determined later), effective July 11, 2005, through
August 5, 2005 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate of $25.43 per hour or
contract rate plus appropriate benefits, and for up to three days of staff
development at the rate of $90.00 per day. All costs funded through
Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and/or Sheridan Project Grants:
Susan C. Crossley
354 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
Debra H. Goff
1015 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport
Tracy M. Mitstifer
38 Vailtown Rd., Liberty
Michelle L. Bennett
380 Girio Terrace Apt. 6, S. Williamsport
Michael S. Smith
505½ Main St., Watsontown
Catherine E. Gibson
1221 Lose Ave., Williamsport
Linda S. Hart
49 Ruth Lane, Jersey Shore
Diane L. Konieczny
2840 Orchard Ave., Montoursville
Lisa C. Swoyer
326 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville
James B. Runnels
1411 Pebblewood Lane, Williamsport
Tammi M. Dunkleberger
17 Roseville Rd., Williamsport
Georgia A. Grove
1001 Race St., Williamsport
Michele R. Jackson
200 Grove St., South Williamsport
Louise A. Campana
302 Union Ave., Williamsport
Denay M. Gair
153 Highfields Dr., Williamsport
Karen D. Scampone
2400 Elwood Crescent West, Williamsport
Patrice M. Laurence
149 Center St., Milton
Bobbi J. Gallagher 1000 Park Ave., Woolrich
Tanya L. Gower
75 Harvest St., Linden
Tatum R. Heiser 71 Rick Lane, Cogan Station
Kellie S. Vassallo
1209 Bonair Dr., Williamsport
Kimberly M. Wasp
1877 Beauty Ave., Williamsport
Melanie J. King
636 Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville
Melissa A. Love-Ritchey
151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Jennifer M. Houseknecht
2424 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport
Kathryn M. Marcello
1765 Ravine Rd., Williamsport
Kimberly D. Walter
1503 Hepburn St., Williamsport
Keith D. Yarger
132 South Broad St., Jersey Shore
Laurie C. Calnea
621 Sheridan St., Williamsport
Ami L. McChesney
1222 Fox Meadow Circle, Bellefonte
Leah R. Paulhamus
P.O. Box 421, Salladasburg
Julia A. Edler
300 E. Water St., Apt. 33, Lock Haven
Michael W. Burd
266 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
Kristiann McQuown
25 Round Hill Rd., Williamsport
Andrew H. Bennett
35 Riverview Rd., Linden
Substitute Teacher(s)
Gary J. Stoudt 355 Hockley Hill Rd., Turbotville
9.4*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
L.
Consider approving all teachers listed on the February 1, 2005 Board Agenda and
those listed below as tutors for both the Educational Assistance Program and
the
Sheridan Project, effective with the start date of the programs during the
2004-2005
school year. Specific tutor assignments to each grant will be coordinated to
achieve
maximum flexibility and benefits for all enrolled children within grant
guidelines at
each site. All funds paid through available Sheridan Project Grant and the
Educational Assistance Program Grant funds (at the rate of $24.67 per hour plus
appropriate benefits):
Teacher
School
Cynthia A. Hamm
127 W. Water St., Muncy Lycoming Valley
Diane L. Konieczny
2840 Orchard Ave., Montoursville Jackson
Sandra L. Young
1411 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport Jackson
Gloria Z. Greevy
1401 Walnut St., Williamsport Jackson
Sharon A. Stork
1147 Brushy Ridge Rd., Montoursville Jackson
Janice E. Todd
728 Memorial Ave., Williamsport Jackson
Susan R. Ulmer
14016 W. Route 973 Hwy., Jersey Shore Jackson
Sharon L. Henry
45½ Washington Blvd., 2nd Floor, Wlmspt. Jackson
Suzanne Pryor
170 Rock Run Rd., Cogan Station Jackson
Patrice M. Laurence
149 Center St., Milton Jackson
James B. Runnels
1411 Pebblewood Lane, Williamsport Jackson
Michelle L. Bennett
380 Girio Terrace Apt. 6., S. Williamsport Cochran
Melissa Love-Ritchey
151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport Cochran (sub)
Erin F. Winter
2421 Elwood Crescent East, Williamsport Cochran
Linda O. Runnels
1411 Pebblewood Lane, Williamsport Cochran
9.6 OTHER
C.
Authorize payment to the following Roosevelt Middle School teachers for After
School Parent/Teacher Conferences required as part of the School Improvement
Grant Funding for Roosevelt Middle School, at the rate of $24.67 per hour (plus
social security, retirement and worker’s comp) for hours indicated. All
funds paid through School Improvement Grant
(101-1490-121-410-20-650-000-018-0005):
Teacher
Number of Hours
Judith J. Bower
3
Matthew D. Hartman 7
Theresa E. Miller
8
Kevin B. Mumbauer 12
Jeffrey E. Ohnmeiss
3
Terese A. Starr 12
Rebecca K. Ward
3
Maria B. Weaver 6
Blanetta Akpakip
4
Scott A. Starr 6
9.6 OTHER
C.
Authorize payment to the following Roosevelt Middle School teachers cont’
d:
Tracey L. Graff
5
Allen V. Taylor 3.75
Ronald E. Keiser
5
Todd R. Penman 4
Michelle L. Pulizzi
7.5
Janice F. Saffel
6.5
Penny J. Weiskerger 8
11.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
11.1
Consider approving the following student trips:
R.
Twenty (20) French students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied
by their teacher, to travel to Penn College to experience a French meal.
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 (10-1100-519-000-30-850-000-065).
S.
Up to ten (10) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by one staff
member to travel to Penn College during May 2005 to explore career
opportunities in the plastics industry. Students eligible to participate will
not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus
disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the
judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
The students will be transported by the staff member in her personal vehicle.
There will be no cost to the District.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS:
12.1
Consider approving signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the BLaST
Intermediate
Unit 17 to pursue an E-Fund grant that will provide an extremely high speed
Internet
connection for the WASD. There will be no cost to the District if the grant is
attained. If the
grant is not attained, participating Districts would be charged equal amounts
to pay the grant
writer. The approximate cost to WASD (and to each participating district) if
the IU does not get the grant would be $2,400.