AGENDA ADDENDUM
May 17, 2005
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
F.
Congratulations to the Williamsport Area High School Odyssey of the Mind team
who placed fifth in Division III at the April 16, 2005 State Championships held
in Altoona. The team’s problem, “In Your Dreams,” was to create
and present an original performance that included a dream that was cheerful,
nonsensical, and nightmarish. Sounds and a monster were required components
within the problem.
Team members included Tim Betts, Amber Lee, Elyssa Okkelberg, Patrick
Welteroth, and Matt Okkelberg. The team is coached by Eileen and Joe
Okkelberg.
G.
Congratulations to Williamsport Area High School junior Elyssa Okkelberg, who
won the trophy for the "Best Drafted Resolution" of the over 100
resolutions submitted by the 300 students competing at the Model United Nations
held April 14-15, 2005, at Lock Haven University.
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
B.
Elementary Class Size Discussion
5.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider approving a change order to the contract with The Robert Feaster
Corporation, General Contractor in the amount of $27,110, to furnish and
install
drop ceilings in the pods at the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School. The
adjusted contract total will be $6,268,802.
B.
Consider approving a change order to the contract with Lecce Electric,
Electrical
Contractor, in the amount of $27,800, to furnish and install recessed lighting
in the
pods at the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School. The adjusted contract total
will be $1,773,481.
C.
Consider approving change orders G-HL-10; G-HL-11; and G-HL-12 to the
contract with The Robert Feaster Corporation, General Contractor, in the amount
of
$2,775; $300 and $9,941 respectively. The adjusted contract total will be
$6,281,818. Change order G-HL-12 in the amount of $9,941 has been reimbursed
by our insurance carrier.
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.8
Consider approving the following three Act 80 professional development days for
Stevens
Elementary School: September 16, 2005; February 17, 2005; and May 18, 2005.
8.9
Consider approving sophomore student Lauren Leathers as the WAHS representative
to
attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth organization’s spring meeting at
Millersville University,
Thursday, May 19-Sunday, May 22, 2005. Ms. Leathers will join other student
leaders
across the Commonwealth for intensive leadership training and mentoring by this
nationally
known student advocacy and leadership program. There is no expense to the
district for Ms. Leathers’ attendance at this seminar.
9.
PERSONNEL REPORT CONT’D:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
B.
Sherry L. Menne, general food service worker (4¼ hours daily) at Cochran
Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective June 10, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
E.
Estella R. DeClerck, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on May 10, 2005.
F.
Kimberly A. Whittington, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on May 6, 2005.
G.
Marguerite Wolfgang, full-time health room technician at Cochran Elementary
School, extension of an unpaid leave (documentation on file), effective May 18,
2005, through June 30, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
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:
Trevor J. Palmatier
452 Wells Rd., Williamsport
James H. Rogers III
347 Smokey Corners Rd., Cogan Station
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E.
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:
Aaron J. Auchter
350 Rural Ave., Williamsport
F.
Michelle Y. Lewis, 401 Cemetery St., Jersey Shore, as a paid intern in the Tax
Office, effective May 18, 2005, for the duration of up to 240 hours, at the
rate of $6.25 per hour (no benefits).
G.
The following persons to teach for the Middle School 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 Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and/or Sheridan
Project Grants (*pending receipt of all appropriate paperwork):
Grade 6 Reading
-- *Jennifer L. Kinley, 281½ Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven
Grade 6 Math
-- Nicholas A. Tagliaferri, 1091 Youngs Rd., Linden
Grade 7 Reading
-- Meredith L. Hawkins, 434 Park Ave., Lock Haven
Grade 7 Math
-- Shane M. Laudenslager, 90 Valley Rd., Williamsport
Substitute (as needed)
-- Kevin B. Mumbauer, 924 W. Central Ave., S. Wmspt.
Williamsport Child Guidance, Inc. 630 Campbell Street, Williamsport, PA, will
serve as contractor for this program as well as the elementary after school
programs
and elementary summer school programs, according to the (adjusted) Letters of
Agreement approved by the Board of Directors on May 3, 3005.
H.
Lee Ann Vollman, 289 Grimesville Road, Williamsport, as Head Cheerleading Coach
according to the contract rate outlined in the collective bargaining agreement
with
the Williamsport Education Association (stipend amount $2,210) for the
2005-2006
school year.
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Consider approving the following position changes:
B.
Mary K. Masden, 15 Florence Dr., Cogan Station, from a general food service
worker (3 hours daily) at Curtin Middle School to a general food service worker
(4¾ hours daily) at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, with a base wage
rate of $9.89 per hour or contract rate, effective May 11, 2005 (replacing
Rita Eck, resigned).
11.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
11.1
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
J.
Ten (10) students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teacher
and a parent volunteer, to travel to the Sun-Gazette and Bonanza during June
2005 as a reward for being to AR point earners. The students must be in
compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order
to participate.
Transportation will be aboard City Bus. All costs will be paid by the
Roosevelt PTO.
K.
Approximately 150 third through fifth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming
Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to
travel to Memorial Pool during June 2005 as a reward for meeting their AR
goals. 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.
11.2*
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
B.
Campbell Street Family Youth and Community Group to use the auditorium
(microphone) at the Roosevelt Middle School on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from
6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to hold a community forum. The Center is requesting
relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance on
file.