W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
May 17, 2005
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION –
David Wright
DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS
STATEMENT # 5
We believe that learning is a lifelong process that is essential in an
ever-changing world. 3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Outstanding Student:
B.
Congratulations to Mick Cioffi, a third grade teacher at Round Hills Elementary
School, for being selected as one of the great teachers in the WVIA/PSEA “
;Making a Difference: Great Teachers Essay Contest.” A former Round
Hills Elementary student, Jane Koskie, now a student at the Williamsport Area
High School, wrote the winning essay. Ms. Koskie will be awarded a $500
scholarship for her essay.
C.
Congratulations to Erica Bacon, a teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, for receiving an honorable mention award in the “Great Teachers:
Making a Difference” contest sponsored by WPSX. Glenn Gough, a former
student now attending Lycoming Valley Middle School, wrote the winning essay.
D.
Congratulations to Wendy Kelsey, Kindergarten Teacher/Cochran Literacy
Coordinator at Cochran Elementary School for being recognized as the local
Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. As part of her award, Cochran Elementary School
will receive a $1000 check to be utilized for the Cochran students.
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
E.
Congratulations to the following students for being awarded Scholastic Gold
Keys:
Erin Cochran – Drawing
Pat Page – Photography
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events
May 19
ETAC/ATAC Meeting -- 6:30 pm
May 24
WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 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 authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 05/17/05 in the amount of $769,759.66, 05/17/05A in
the amount of $161,623.84, 05/17/05B in the amount of $2,055.00, 05/17/05C in
the amount of $42,993.22, 05/17/05D in the amount of $10,455.49, 05/17/05E in
the amount of $20,000.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors
be directed to execute Order Nos. 05/17/05, 05/17/05A, 05/17/05B, 05/17/05C,
05/17/05D and 05/17/05E. 7.
BOARD POLICY – None
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
8.1
Consider approving the following three Act 80 building-based professional
development
days for Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School: September 16, 2005, February 17,
2006 and May 18, 2006.
8.2
Consider approving an application for an innovative learning and leadership
grant through
The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education. The grant is being
written by a
teacher team at Sheridan Elementary for the purpose of being able to share
student writings
electronically with parents. The amount of the grant is $5,000.
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.3
Consider approving the calendar, course and fee schedules for the 2005
Williamsport Area High School Summer School.
Residents Non-Residents
Reduced Rate
60-Hour Class $140 $220
$120
120-Hour Class $280 $440
$240
One Credit Courses to be offered:
(June 20 - July 29)
* 0029S English 9 Basic
* 0003S
English 10 Basic
* 0013S English 11 Basic
* 0023S English 12 Basic
1027S
Civics & Multiculturalism
** 1007S Civics & Multiculturalism H
1025S
Government & Economics
** 1023S Government & Economics H
1016S
U.S. History
** 1010S U.S. History H
1034S
Modern World History
** 1030S Modern World History H
2011S Algebra I
2012S
Algebra II
2022S Plane Geometry
*** 5020S
Spanish I
4002S Web Page Design
7111S
Introduction to Visual Arts
Half Credit Courses to be offered: (June 20 - July 8)
**** 4003S
Reviewing Keyboarding & Computer
* 9009S
Phys. Ed. – Freshmen
* 9010S
Phys. Ed. – Sophomore
* 9011S
Phys. Ed. – Junior/Senior
* 9033S Health Education
* These courses are offered for “make-up” only
** Honors courses must be approved by the student’s guidance
counselor
*** Offered for advanced credit only
**** Offered for graduation requirement only
8.4
Consider approving payment to Allen Taylor, Tracey Graff, Ron Keiser, Mike
Lundy,
MichelleWalker, Sharon Salvatori, Judy Bower, Tom Croce, Matt Hartman and Carol
DeSilva
for professional development study groups before school hours twice a month for
five
months. These 10 teachers will be paid at a rate of $24.67 plus appropriate
benefits per hour
(School Improvement Funds - acct. # 10-1490-121-411-20-650-000-018-0005).
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5
Consider approving payment to six Roosevelt Middle School math teachers, Ron
Kaiser,
Mike Lundy, Randy Laird, Allen Taylor, Scott Starr and Carol DeSilva to attend
training on
the upgrades for the “I Can Learn” Classroom August 23 and 24, 2005.
Teachers will be paid
at the rate of $90 plus appropriate benefits per day. (School Improvement
Funds – acct. #10- 1490-121-411-20-650-000-018-0005).
8.6
Consider approving a Pre School to Kindergarten Extended Year Project. Cochran,
Hepburn
Lycoming, Jackson and Stevens will have one class of 6--8 students per school
who will
attend the project from July 11th through August 5, 2005. The program will be
housed at
Cochran and Jackson and will require four teachers. The teachers will work July
11--August 5,
2005 for up to 3.5 hours per day plus an additional 1/2 hour of planning time
per week. The
teachers will be paid at the rate of $24.67, or contract rate per hour plus
appropriate benefits.
The teachers will attend up to 3 days of professional development prior to the
start of the
project and will be paid at the rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits.
All funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.7
Consider approving the following middle school language arts teachers for up to
six days each
of curriculum development activities to occur beyond the school day during the
spring and
summer of 2005: Barbara Cioffi (Lycoming Valley Middle School), Barbara
Sullivan
(Roosevelt Middle School), Chad Greevy (Curtin Middle School). Teachers would
be paid at
$90 per day. Funds for these activities have been included in the FY05 budget.
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.
Maureen C. Latranyi, full-time elementary (4th
grade) at Round Hills Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective June
10, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for
personal
reasons, effective for one day only on April 29, 2005.
B.
Estella R. DeClerck, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 29,
2005.
C.
Ronald W. Solomon, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for
personal
reasons, effective for one day only on April 25, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
D.
John A. Westbrook, part-time security at the high school, unpaid leave for
personal reasons, effective June 4-5, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
The following persons to teach for the Special Education Summer School Program,
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 ACCESS):
Cochran Elementary School (string #10-1200-121-891-10-225-000-004-005:
Jennifer L. Conklin 11 Nancy Drive, Mill Hall
Matthew D. Hartman
781 River Mill Rd., Jersey Shore
Michelle L. Pulizzi
1025 Mulberry St., Williamsport
Jackson Elementary School (string #10-1200-121-891-10-275-000-004-005:
Susan K. Garczynski P.O. Box 96, Trout Run
Jennifer M. Larson
339 Baxter Rd., Montoursville
Betsy G. Yost
1347 Rose Valley Rd., Cogan Station
Roosevelt Middle School (string #10-1200-121-891-20-650-000-004-005:
Thomas D. Croce
595 Park Ave., Lock Haven
Kathleen E. Clark
826 Second Ave., Williamsport
B.
The following persons as administrative support staff for the Elementary Summer
School Program, effective July 11, 2005, through August 5, 2005, for up to 4
hours per day, at the current contract rate, and for up to three days of staff
development before the program begins. All costs funded through Educational
Assistance Program (EAP) and/or Sheridan Project Grants:
Cochran Elementary School
Kimberly J. Cillo 1137 E. Lloyd St., Williamsport
Jackson Elementary School
Kathy M. Shirey 503 Eden St., Jersey Shore
C.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:
Julia A. Gillespie
1588 Randall Circle, Williamsport (effective 05/09/05)
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
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:
Rebecca J. Commerford
518 Wilson St. Jersey Shore (effective 05/05/05)
Samantha M. Johnson
308 East Seventh Ave., S. Wmspt. (eff. 05/06/05)
Christopher M. Konieczny
2840 Orchard Ave., Montoursville
Julie A. Rowles
20 Scott Circle, Montoursville
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Christine A. MacKenzie, 1558 Overbrook Rd., Williamsport, from a full-time
English teacher to a part-time (4/7) professional employee, to teach English as
a Second Language (ESL) at the high school, effective beginning with the
2005-2006 school term (tentative starting date of August 25, 2005), at a salary
rate of Step 13, master’s maximum, $65,200, prorated to 4/7. Mrs.
MacKenzie has requested this transfer.
9.5 OTHER
A.
Consider approving payment to Scott Starr, Janice Saffel, Carol DeSilva, Maria
Weaver, Judy Bower and Ron Keiser for extended day programs (Guided Reading, I
Can Learn and Soar to Success) from February 2 through April 28, 2004, for up
to
four hours per week. Teachers will be paid at the rate of $24.67 plus
appropriate
benefits per hour. (School Improvement Funds – acct.
#10-1490-121-411-20-650- 000-018-0005).
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.
Twenty-three (23) kindergarten students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, accompanied by their teacher and two parent volunteers, to travel to
Stahlnecker’s Dairy Farm and Heshbon Park during June 2005. Students
eligible to participate will not have received any suspensions or assignments
to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn
PTO.
B.
Forty-three (43) kindergarten students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, accompanied by their teacher and four parent volunteers, to travel to
Stahlnecker’s Dairy Farm and Heshbon Park during June 2005. Students
eligible to participate will not have received any suspensions or assignments
to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn
PTO.
C.
Forty-nine (49) fourth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to World’s
End State Park during May 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have
been suspended from school, have more than two pink slips assigned, have been
assigned to Saturday School, or have received any in-school detentions within
30 calendar days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan
PTO.
D.
Eighteen (18) graphics students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Reed Hann Litho during May 2005 to
view an offset printing operation. 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 (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000). No
substitute is required.
E.
Forty-nine (49) fourth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperons, to travel to World’s
End State Park during May 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have
been suspended from school, will not have received more than two pink slips,
will not have been assigned to Saturday School, or will not have received any
in-school detentions within30 calendar days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan
PTO.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
F.
Forty-one (41) third grade students from Sheridan Elementary, accompanied by
their teachers, to travel to downtown Williamsport and State College during
June 2005 to view artist Michael Pilato at work on the mural project. Students
eligible to participate will not have been assigned to Saturday School or
suspended from May 2, 2005, to the date of the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan
PTO.
G.
Thirteen (13) senior health occupations students from the Williamsport Area
High School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Confer and Sanders
Funeral Homes on a date yet to be determined. The trip is a part o their unit
of death and dying. 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 their teachers. There will be no cost to
the District.
H.
Four (4) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by a staff member,
to travel to Mansfield University during May 2005 to attend the SOAR
Leadership Academy. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record
; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their
house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
Transportation will be provided by the accompanying staff member. One
substitute will be required for the day. Student expenses will be paid by
Mansfield University.
I.
Forty-six (46) second grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Snyder’s
Farm (Montoursville) during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will
not have more than two pink slips and no detentions, Saturday School
assignments, or suspensions between May 10, 2005, and the date of the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan
PTO.
11.2*
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Special Olympics of Lycoming County to use the track at the Williamsport Area
High School on various dates (seven dates were approved by the WAHS) to hold
track practice and a competition. Special Olympics are requesting relief of
occupancy fees estimated at $350.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1*
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of
the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of
Athletic Supplies (FY06) to be used district wide.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Riddell/All American, Elyria, OH $3,713.76
Sportsman’s Inc., Johnstown, PA $5,944.79
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$9,658.55
12.2*
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of
the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of
copier paper to replenish warehouse stock.
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Ricoh Corporation, Uniontown, OH $26,901.60
12.3*
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of
the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of
Cafeteria & Smallwares Supplies (FY06) to be used district wide.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Beltex Company Inc., Pittsburgh, PA $ 121.85
Calico Industries Inc., Annapolis, MD 7,970.30
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 43.00
United Restaurant Equipment, Harrisburg, PA 341.00
W.A. Dehart Inc., New Columbia, PA 7,816.14
XPEDX, Camp Hill, PA 2,342.55
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $18,634.84
13. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
13.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
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.
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
May 27-30 Memorial Day Holiday
June 7
WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
