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, September 5, 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: Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple,
Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Shirley L. Canada, Kelly R. Pedersen.
INVOCATION – Fred A. Holland, Esq. provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the Regular Meetings of August 1 and 15, 2000, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
Student Representatives’ Report – Annie Kindon and Wayne Staib
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B. Dr. Grove, Title I Supervisor received special recognition from the Department of
Education for her E-Grant application for the districts 2000-01 consolidation grant application.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Pam Markle, School Director, for earning an Inservice Education Certificate from the Pennsylvania School Board Association. We appreciate her commitment to learning and development on behalf of our district.
B. Congratulations to the Strolling Strings for representing our district and community by performing at the National Governors’ Association Luncheon for the Governors’ Spouses on July 10, 2000. Your talents were sincerely appreciated!
C. President Stone read a news release concerning the Woodward Township secession issue.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle reported that the Public Relations Committee met on August 28 and will be meeting on
a monthly basis. The committee is facing some daunting tasks this year and would welcome support from anyone who would like to participate.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following construction projects:
A. Authorize change order G-15 to the contract with Lobar, Inc., General Contractor Roosevelt Project, decreasing the contract by $117.90 as follows:
Original Contract $1,762,700.00
Previous Contract Increases 12,973.52
Previous Contract Reductions (60,528.24)
Change Order G-15 (117.90)
New Contract Total $1,715,027.38
B. Authorize change order E-15 to the contract with Turnkey Construction, Electrical Contractor Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $2,398.00 as follows:
Original Contract $869,600.00
Previous Contract Increases 26,238.00
Previous Contract Reductions (750.00)
Change Order E-15 2,398.00
New Contract Total $897,486.00
C. Authorize change order H-3 to the contract with Silvertip Inc., HVAC Contractor Roosevelt
Project, decreasing the contract by $299.00 as follows:
Original Contract $394,480.00
Previous Contract Increases 1,852.00
Change Order H-3 (299.00)
New Contract Total $396,033.00
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
D. Motion made by Mr. Temple, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to authorize the District’s intent to award a contract to Charles Construction Company from Jersey Shore, PA to resurface the Williamsport Area High School Track at a cost of $212,897.00 pending verification of surety, proper execution of agreements, verification of bonds, verification of insurance and any additional requirements specified in the project manual AND authorize the administration to execute said contract after satisfaction of all contingencies. Two bids were received and Charles Construction was the low bid.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following financial items:
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,255,114.60
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 214,986.28
General Fund – Restricted (State) 4,217.30
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 5,681.84
Food Service Fund 18,657.51
Data Processing Fund 7,772.55
Maintenance Fund 32,394.47
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 4,653.28
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 23,105.27
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL $2,566,583.10
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 09/05/00 in the amount of $2,481,192.44, 09/05/00A in the amount of $266,393.21, 09/05/00B in the amount of $41,212.21, 09/05/00C in the amount of $5,005.47 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 09/05/00, 09/05/00A, 09/05/00B and 09/05/00C.
6.3 Authorize a $50.00 petty cash account for the District Service Center Printing/Mail Room.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple - None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.2* Authorize Lose Elementary School to sponsor a series of four parent training programs, “Mother Goose Asks Why,” to 20 parents. The program, conducted by a trainer from the Lycoming County Literacy Project, Inc., will be held October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2000. The cost per family unit is $62, which includes the training, nine children’s books, a science kit, a tote bag, and all materials. All costs are funded through Title I.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.3* Authorize the Lycoming County Literacy Council to provide parent training, "Mother Goose Asks Why," to 10 families from Sheridan and 15 families from Woodward. The parent training is a series of four workshops that show parents how to share picture books with their children and how to use children’s literature to explore the world of
science. The training will be held at Sheridan on October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2000. The cost is $62.50 per family, which covers cost of the materials (children’s books, science supplies, tote bag). All costs are funded through Sheridan Title I Parent Training ($625) and Woodward RTS ($937.50).
8.4 DELETE – THIS ITEM IS LISTED AS 9.3P Consider approving the entire District teaching staff, substitute teachers, teacher aides, and BLaST teachers assigned to our buildings for service in the intramural program at the rate of $11.47 per hour for the actual number of hours worked.
8.5 Approve a modification in the Williamsport Area School District’s school health services program to accept reports of private physical and dental examinations completed one year prior to a student’s entry into the grade where the exam is required. This modification conforms to generally accepted medical and dental practices, and will provide the school district, students, parents/guardians, and practitioners’ flexibility in assuring minimum school health requirements are met.
8.6* Authorize payment to the following two music teachers for two (2) days each of summer curriculum work on the High School Music Classroom and Choral Curriculum. The work was completed on 8/17 & 8/22/00 on non-school time at a rate of $75 per teacher per day.
Kent Weaver Paul McPhail
The approximate cost for the work will be $300 and is budgeted in string #101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8.7* Authorize Dr. Gay Ivey, University of Maryland, to provide staff development for the Middle School Language Arts and Title I staff on September 29, 2000; October 11, 12, and 13, 2000; and February 19, 2001, at the rate of $750 per day, plus travel and lodging expenses.
The approximate total cost is $4,940 and is budgeted under Title II. If substitutes are needed, they will be funded out of Title II.
8.8* Authorize Diane Duffin and Emily Cayuso to provide Literacy Centers staff development to Round Hills and Stevens Elementary Schools on October 27, 2000, and Lose Elementary on October 28, 2000, at the rate of $800 per presenter per day, plus travel and lodging expenses. The approximate total cost of $5,000 is budgeted under Round Hills Class Size Reduction ($1,400), Stevens Assistant Superintendent’s budget ($1,000), Title I ($400), and Lose Title I ($2,200).
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.9* Approve teachers Sandra L. Newberry and Kellie Bower-Vogt to supervise an open computer lab for community Internet access at Jackson Elementary School on Thursdays from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. on September 7, 21; October 5, 19; November 2, 16, 2000. The approximate cost of $21.89 per hour per teacher will be paid by a Link-to-Learn Grant (flyer enclosed).
8.10* Approve teachers Michelle Boyles and Elaine Eck to supervise an open computer lab for community Internet access at Lose Elementary School on Thursdays from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. on September 14, October 12, 26; November 9, 30 and December 7. The approximate cost of $21.89 per hour per teacher will be paid by a Link-to-Learn Grant (flyer enclosed).
8.11* Authorize Donald S. Weiskopf, technology teacher at the Williamsport Area High School, to perform computer repairs at the high school on vocational computer hardware on an as-needed basis after school hours. All such repairs will require administrative approval. Mr. Weiskopf will be paid at the rate of $21.89 per hour for the actual number of hours worked, not to exceed 10 hours per month (101-1360-3-26-050-33-431).
8.12 Authorize Jackson Elementary School to continue its program with Sycamore Manor for the 2000-01 school year. JUST ART (Jackson Understanding Seniors Together) is a program that brings senior citizens and young students together in a creative learning environment at Jackson School. (Last year eight seniors came to Jackson School to participate in a second grade art class one time a month. Together the second graders and the seniors worked to create art works and learn about various cultures. In addition, beautiful friendships were formed between the adults and the students.) There will be no expense to the District.
8.13* Authorize expenditures for vocational education under the Williamsport Area School District Perkins Local Plan in the amount of $148,038. This amount represents the 2000-01 Perkins allocation for the School District. The Williamsport Area School District has received approval from the application submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Williamsport Area School District is authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998. These funds must be utilized as outlined in the local plan according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
8.14* Authorize appropriate expenditures for the 2000-01 Teen Parenting Program in the allocated amount of $15,000. The Williamsport Area School District has received approval for the application submitted to the Center for Schools and Communities in the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The plan includes a contract with the Susquehanna Health System’s Family Center for Reproductive Health to assist pregnant and parenting teens to stay in school until graduation through individual and group supportive services, health care and nutritional education, parenting and child development information, vocational and career planning, and coordination of community services.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.15 Authorize the administration of certain tests and the collection of information for the 2000-01 School Year.
This Board action gives representational consent in accordance with Board Policy #4750.
The attached testing chart indicates the information which is to be gathered or the tests to be administered, the grade level or subject area of the students affected, an indication of when the information or test is likely to be gathered/administered, and the purpose for which the information will be used.
Representational consent by the Board enables the District to gather approved data as needed.
8.16* Authorize Maria Weaver, Elissa Conner, Lisa Yingling Tracey Graff and Jennifer Troutman to attend Core Assignment Training relating to the new performance standards on August 23, 24; November 28; March 16; May 24 and 25 at East Lycoming School District.
The approximate cost of $1000/each is budgeted in string number 101-2270-0-00-330-17-323
8.17 Approve the attached 2000 Marching Millionaires Competitive Band Fall Performance Schedule.
8.18* Authorize payment of $300 to Shippensburg University for continuation of the WASD Reading Recovery Training Site. Funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.19 Approve district support of Marguerite Anderson-Royal to serve a 2-year term (from January 2000 through January 2002) as President of the Black Child Development Williamsport Affiliate. Her obligations for each year will require her attendance at affiliates Training Seminars (in March) and annual Conferences (in October). Total cost to the district would be for an undetermined number of substitute days each year, four of which would be approved as professional development days (PDC) and any additional days with administrative approval. This will be Ms. Anderson-Royal’s second term as president of the Black Child Development Williamsport Affiliate .
8.20 Approve district support of Thomas A. Kelchner to serve a 6-year term as President-elect (2-years), President (2-years), and Past-President of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association. His obligations for each year will require his attendance at the PAEA Conference (in October). He would begin serving as President –elect in October 2000. and the NAEA Conferences (in the spring). Total cost to the district would be for substitutes and expenses budgeted in the administrative conference account.
8.21* Authorize the following six (6) music teachers to be paid $75 each for one day of summer curriculum work on the Middle School Music Classroom and Choral Curriculum: Peg Bross, Phil Stattel, Pat Huffman, Doug Gordon, Lori Nelson. The work was completed on non-school time. The costs are budgeted in string #101-2260-0-00-105-07 130.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.22* Authorize Literacy Coordinator/Kindergarten teacher Wendy Kelsey to provide a half-day of staff development training in guided reading on August 23, 2000 to the new teachers hired through Title VI Class Size Reduction funds at a daily rate of $75 (1/2 day of planning and 1/2 day of training). Funds are budgeted in string #101-2260-0-00-
105-07-130.
8.23* Approve paying new teachers Kim Creveling, Amy Desmond, Ann Huynh and Kathy Piaskowski for attendance at guided reading staff development training on 8/23/00. Each will be paid $37.50 plus benefits for the half day of training. Funds are budgeted in string #101-2260-0-00-105-07 130.
8.24* Authorize Marcia McCann, 1/2-time Title I Reading Specialist, to attend the staff development for Woodward Elementary School and appropriate district-wide staff development. Mrs. McCann will be paid at her contract rate plus appropriate benefits (social security, retirement, worker’s comp) for the afternoon of those days, not to exceed 15 half days. Funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.25* Authorize Coordinator of the Alternative School William Rathjen to provide Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training for new teacher induction on August 21 and 22, 2000 at a rate of $75 for a day of training and $75 for preparation. Funds are budgeted in string #101-2260-0-00-105-07 130.
8.26* Approve the following change to the district calendar:
School will be in session for all students on Thursday, September 28, 2000. This day was originally requested as an Act 80 Staff Development Day.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Lester L. Lockcuff, head custodian at Roosevelt Middle School, (verbal resignation) for the purpose of retirement, previously approved effective on or about August 8, 2000 – adjust effective date to August 11, 2000.
B. Barbara Jandrisavitz, Parent Involvement Coordinator at Lose Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective August 15, 2000.
for personal reasons, effective August 21, 2000.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
D. Margaret S. Phillips, general food service worker (2 hours daily) at Lose Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective August 21, 2000.
E. Renee M. Hoover, general food service worker (3½ hours daily) at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for other full-time employment, effective August 16, 2000.
F. DELETE - Kathy A. Mohler, Instructional Aide/LPN at the high school, for personal reasons, effective September 8, 2000.
Approve the following leaves of absence:
B. Dee A. Goertz, first grade teacher at Cochran Elementary School, for a sabbatical leave effective for the 2000-2001 school year, for the purpose of health restoration.
Ms. Goertz has been a teacher in the District since September 8, 1970, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Kevin J. Harris, 20 Green St., Muncy, as Dean of Students at Curtin Middle School for the 2000-2001 school year, effective August 28, 2000, salary and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan (replaces Barry King, resigned).
B. Michelle L. Keiser, 1760 Williams Rd., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 28, 2000, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,998, prorated. Ms. Keiser holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replaces Marcia McCann, transferred to a part-time reading specialist position for the 2000-2001 school year).
C. Kimberly A. Creveling-Kohler, 1218 Good Shepherd Church Rd., Montoursville, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 24, 2000, through the end of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative ending date January 12, 2001), unless terminated sooner, as a Reading Specialist at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Master’s, $38,841, prorated. Ms. Creveling holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified as a Reading Specialist (replaces Kathi Kelley, on sabbatical leave).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D. Brenda Dee Taylor, 166 Race St., Hughesville, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 28, 2000, through the end of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative ending date January 12, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,998, prorated. Ms. Taylor holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replaces Jana Satifka, on unpaid medical leave).
E. The following persons to the positions indicated 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:
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
BAND
Williamsport Area High School
Stage Band Directors Donald J. Fisher $ 536
Dale A. Orris $ 571
Concert Band Director Paul H. Kellerman $1,585
Middle Schools
Director Donald J. Fisher $ 894
Director Todd L. Kendall $ 951
Director Dale A. Orris $ 951
Elementary Schools
Director (1 school) Todd L. Kendall $ 317
Director (1 school) Dale Orris $ 317
Director (1 school) Donald J. Fisher $ 298
Director (4 schools) Judith B. Shellenberger $1,268
CHORAL
Williamsport Area High School
Director Paul H. McPhail, Jr. $1,490
Director Kent C. Weaver $1,585
Cherry, White and Blue Marisa Sorrentino $ 396
Kent C. Weaver $ 634
Paul H. McPhail, Jr. $ 555
Middle Schools
Director Douglas S. Gordon $ 951
Director Marisa Sorrentino $ 742
Director Philip J. Stattel $ 951
Director Patricia L. Huffman $ 951
Director Jean L. Hormell $ 951
Director (½ year only) Barbara L. Cioffi $ 476
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E. The following persons to the positions indicated 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 cont’d:
POSITION TEACHER STIPEND
CHORAL
Elementary Schools
Director (1 school) Michelle L. Hinkal $ 273
Director (1 school) Deborah A. Lax $ 317
Director (2 schools) Jean L. Hormell $ 634
Director (1 school) Sharon E. Freed $ 298
Director (1 school) Kay E. Fisher $ 317
Director (1 school) Beverly W. Schmidt $ 317
ORCHESTRA
Williamsport Area High School
Director Walter J. Straiton $1,585
Middle Schools
Director James A. Bertrand $ 951
Director Kathleen O. Mondell $ 951
Director Jeffrey R. Judd $ 951
Elementary Schools
Director (2 schools) James A. Bertrand $ 634
Director (2 schools) Jeffrey R. Judd $ 634
Director (2 schools) Kathleen O. Mondell $ 634
Director (1 school) Beverly W. Schmidt $ 317
F. Christine M. Knipe, 5847 Daughtertys Run Rd., Linden, as a part-time (185-day; up to 4½ hours per day) instructional aide at Lose Elementary School, at the wage of $8.63 per hour), effective August 21, 2000 (new position approved by the Board).
G. Kevin D. Choate, 347 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport, Learning Support Teacher at the high school, to provide educational services to incarcerated students (at Lycoming County Prison) during the 2000-2001 school year, up to twenty (20) hours per week, at the rate of $22.42 per hour. Services to be provided after the regular school day and on Saturdays, as necessary.
H. The following Stevens Elementary teachers as Accelerated Reader Technology Facilitators at Stevens Elementary School for the 2000-2001 school term, at a total annual stipend of $400, funded through Title I:
Paul V. Bower (4th grade) 75 Maple St., Williamsport $200
Jean E. Nolan (3 rd grade) 555 Kane St., S. Williamsport $200
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I. Barbara C. McNerney, 918 Second St., Williamsport, Kindergarten teacher at Stevens Elementary School, as the Coordinator of Volunteer Program/Kindergarten at Stevens Elementary School for the 2000-2001 school term, at a total annual stipend of $400, funded through Title I.
J. Kenneth T. Harter, Box 177D, Trout Run, Maintenance Specialist/Electrician for the District, as a Backup Sewage Treatment Plant Operator, at the annual stipend of $600 ($50 per month), effective August 1, 2000.
K. Mindy Gray, Lycoming College student, to complete an unpaid student internship at Lose Elementary School during the first semester of the 2000-2001 school term with the guidance counselor assigned to that school and under the supervision of the appropriate Lycoming College staff member.
L. The following persons as regular part-time school bus drivers (bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $12.21 per hour, effective August 28, 2000:
Steven R. Deitrick 1403 Almond St., Williamsport
Bonnie M. Maddox 39 Horseshoe Lane, Cogan Station
M. The following persons as substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $10.50 per hour, effective August 28, 2000:
Robert W. Moore 2214 Newberry St., Williamsport
Gregory A. Peddigree 840 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven
Christopher M. Swartwood R.R. 2, Box 697, Lock Haven
N. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $5.75 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 28, 2000:
Cheryl B. Cobia 674 First Ave., Williamsport
O. Any student enrolled at the Williamsport Area High School Designed Education Program for employment in the Food Service Department and subject to assignment by Lloyd B. Forcey, Job Training Coordinator, at the hourly rate of $3.90 per hour for the actual number of hours worked, retroactive to August 29, 2000.
P. The entire District teaching staff, substitute teachers, teacher aides, and BLaST teachers assigned to our buildings for service in the intramural program, at the rate of $11.47 per hour for the actual number of hours worked.
Q. The entire District teaching staff, substitute teachers, and BLaST teachers assigned to our buildings as homebound instructors for the 2000-2001 school year, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, as the needs of the service require, at the rate of $22.42 per hour for the actual number of hours employed.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
R. The following homebound teacher(s), subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by the collective bargaining agreement, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Maria N. Pulizzi 1311 Elmira St., Williamsport
S. 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
Cheryl M. Bucher 1418 E. Third St., Apt. 1, Williamsport
Anne M. Davidson 90 Valley Heights Dr., Williamsport
William J. Flannery 1204 Mulberry St., Montoursville
Brenda K. Miller 2629 Sylvan Dell Rd., S. Williamsport
Kathy J. Piaskowski R.R. 2, Box 357 Ridge Rd., Sunbury
Adrienne J. Smith 38 Lenape Trail, Lock Haven
Secondary
Colleen M. Gawlas 217 N. Henderson St., #1, Lock Haven
Robyn M. Styer 425 Shaffer Path, Montgomery
K-12
Leslie E. Funk 1583 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden
T. 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:
Georgene A. Gardner 1735 Almond St., Williamsport
Cherylann Myers 115 Riverside Terrace, Lock Haven
9.4 AUTHORIZE TO POST/ADVERTISE NEW POSITIONS
Authorize the administration to post/advertise the following positions:
9.4 AUTHORIZE TO POST/ADVERTISE NEW POSITIONS CONT’D:
C. Additional full-time School Bus Aide/Matron for the District, wages and benefits as provided under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with the Williamsport Area Support Personnel (prorated for the 2000-2001 school year).
D. Title I Extended Day Homework Support Program for Sheridan Elementary School, from September 25, 2000, through the end of May, 2001. The program will consist of the following positions (all funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs):
Aide -- 2.25 hours per week
Teacher -- 1.5 hours per week
E. Title I Extended Day Literacy Program for Roosevelt Middle School. The program will provide up to four hours of additional literacy instruction each week (one hour per day, four days per week) and will function for 107 days between September 20 and May 31, 2001. The program will require five teaching positions (all funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs).
9.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
Security services on selected school buses, the WAHS parking lot, and special events as needed throughout the District during the 2000-2001 school term, at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, 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 7-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
WASD Residents Non-Residents
Length of Course Registration Fee Registration Fee
10 $35.00 $45.00
20 $50.00 $70.00
NOTE: Residents are those individuals residing within the boundaries of the WASD or employees of the WASD. All others are non-residents. Participants who attend 80% of the classes will be issued a certificate of completion by the Williamsport Area School District. Participants will be provided an opportunity to evaluate the course during the last class session.
Programs that meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education program standards and requirements are eligible for State reimbursement (instructional hours at 80% of $8.60/hour).
Clyde Phillips Introduction to Computers (2 sessions @ 20 hours each)
Eric Gee Searching the World Wide Web (10 hours)
Randy Zangara Introduction to Microsoft Word (20 hours)
Introduction to Microsoft Excel (20 hours)
Introduction to Microsoft Access (20 hours)
Kathy Gorg Clay Studio (20 hours)
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following bids/contracts items:
12.1* Authorize the Williamsport Area School District to purchase educational services from The Meadows, Philhaven, and Bethesda at the 2000-01 homebound rate for actual hours of service.
12.2* Authorize the Williamsport Area School District to utilize YMCA facilities for the 2000-01 school year by the Alternative School students at the rate of $3.00 per student per week. Budgeted in the Alternative School Grant for Disruptive Students (string #101-1442-3-38-040-09-819).
12.3* Continue the agreement with Bethesda Day Treatment Center through June 30, 2001, to provide education services to District students placed at that facility by the Court of Common Pleas.
12.4* Approve the continuation of the agreement for the Primary Grades Initiative counselor provided by Tressler Lutheran Services for the 2000-01 school year. The PGI counselor provides forty (40) hours of mental health services per week to elementary age children. Funding is provided to Tressler Lutheran Services by the Lycoming-Clinton Mental Health/Mental Retardation Joinder Program.
12.5* Approve a “Letter of Agreement” and a “Qualified Service Organization Agreement” with Valley Prevention Services to provide consultation to Student Assistance Core teams and drug and alcohol assessment services to individuals referred by the WASD Student Assistance Core Teams starting September 2000 through June 2001.
12.6* Approve an agreement with YMCA Child Care Services for child care during Title I Parent Training Workshops during the 2000-01 school year. Services are provided at a rate of $9.00 per hour for site supervisors and $6.00 per hour for teaching assistants. All costs will be paid by Title I.
12.7* Approve a revision to Item # 12.6 from the July 18, 2000 board meeting approving a revised hourly rate and total cost to the agreement with Lycoming County Child Care Services, Inc. for student supervision assistance of the Morning Magic Breakfast Program for the 2000-01 school year at a maximum cost of $7,650.00 (5 hours per day at 180 days at $8.50 per hour). LCCS will not be paid on days when breakfast is not served.
12.8* Authorize the purchase of Texas Instrument Calculators in accordance with the specifications and recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded by vendor has been provided in lieu of a complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors for this bid it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the Business Office for reviewing by any interested parties.
12.8* Authorize the purchase of Texas Instrument Calculators cont’d:
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2000.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
SCANTEX BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC., Norcross, GA $17,560.11
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD $17,560.11
12.9* Award a contract to the following company for coal deliveries in accordance with their bid submitted. This bid was received at 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2000. Eight requests for bids were mailed to various coal companies, only one bid was received.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Pickelner Coal Company, Williamsport, PA to furnish and deliver rice/buckwheat coal for the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 in accordance with our specifications and their bid of $85.75 per ton.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
The motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reported that 200 student athletes are participating in Fall Sports at the Williamsport Area High School. He reviewed several of the schedules and asked the community members to come to the events and support our student athletes.
Dr. Lowery reminded everyone that research indicates that extra curricular activities give students a sense of belonging and combats many of the negative issues challenging our students. She echoed Mr. Zimmerman’s request for support for our students.
Mrs. Harris reviewed some of the middle school sport schedules and also reported that all of the sport schedules are contained on the following web site address www.highschoolsports.com.
Mrs. Markle reported on the band schedule and asked the administration to continue efforts to have the agenda and sports schedules on the District’s home page.
Mr. Stone commended the Sun-Gazette for the first day of school article on Mrs. VanAllen.
Mr. Zimmerman commended the students and staff at Roosevelt for their help and tolerance during the completion of the construction project.
He also commended the students and staff at Curtin for their efforts and tolerance of the gymnasium floor project and the successful integration of the Cochran fifth graders.
Mr. Vollman reported that he attended the Woodward Township/Cochran Elementary PTO meeting. He stated that there was a great interaction and cooperation between the parents of the Woodward and Cochran students.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced executive sessions before and after the 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 Mr. Vollman, and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary