W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
June 21, 2005
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION –
Silent Reflection
DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS
- Mr. David Stone STATEMENT # 7
We believe that all students learn best in a safe, non-threatening environment.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of April 5, 19 and May 3, 2005 and
Special Meeting of April 14, 2005
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
The Horticulture program had another successful year for the 2004-05 school
year.
Students received valuable learning experiences in floriculture, greenhouse
management, and landscaping. In addition to traditional floral and plant
sales, the
students also prepared flowers for a few weddings to learn the procedures and
protocol for events. All monetary proceeds were returned to the school
district
general fund. The exact amount will be tabulated after school is recessed for
the
summer. Keeping with past practice, plants
remaining in the greenhouse after the
spring sale were donated to local non-profit organizations or nursing homes.
Plants
are donated on a first come, first served basis. Entities receiving donated
plants
this year include: Brandon Park, City of Williamsport, Duboistown Garden Club,
Hepburn Baptist, Lycoming County Master Gardeners, The Center, Lycoming
Valley Middle School, Manor Care North, Mt. Pisgah State Park, Newberry
Lioness Club, Rote/Salona United Methodist Church, Trade and Transit
Department, Way’s Garden, WAHS Willserve, WASD Volunteer Appreciation.
B. Budget Updates
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A.
Sheridan P.A.G.E. 1 Project/Kindergarten Assessment
B.
2004-05 Second Semester Elementary & Secondary Class Size Reports
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
C. Calendar of Events
June 28 WASD Special School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
D.
On display in the Dr. June Baskin Gallery: WAHS National Art Honor Society
Exhibition
5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider approving change orders G-HL-13 and G-HL-15 to the contract with the
Robert Feaster Company, increasing the contract by $2,352 with a new contract
total of $6,284,170.
B.
Consider approving change orders E-HL-7, E-HL-8, E-HL-9, E-LV-6, E-LV-7,
E-LV-8 and E-LV-9 to the contract with Lecce Electric, increasing the contract
by $8,259 with a new contract total of $1,781,740.
6. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving a budget transfer for FY05, dated June 16, 2005 as presented
in
accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 06/21/05 in the amount of $1,096,801.63, 06/21/05A
in the amount of $1,581,132.30, 06/21/05B in the amount of $32,917.65,
06/21/05C in the amount of $161,071.46 and that the officers of the Board of
School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 06/21/05, 06/21/05A,
06/21/05B and 06/21/05C. 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 teachers to teach the Title I Extended Year
Incoming Kindergarten program, from July 11-August 5th, 2005, for up to 3.5
hours per day plus an additional 1/2 per week for planning: Jill Robbins
(Jackson), Michelle Dixon (Jackson - substitute), and Sandy Ritter (Stevens).
The teachers will be paid at the rate of $25.43 plus appropriate benefits. The
Robbins and Ritter will participate in up to 3 days of professional
development, July 5-7, 2005, at the rate of $90 per day plus appropriate
benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.2
Consider approving Michelle Dixon, Literacy Coordinator at Jackson, to provide
up to two days of professional development for the Title I Extended Year
program. She will be paid at the rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits;
all funds are budgeted under Title I.
8.3
Consider approving Kathryn Gibson to provide up to two days (July 5-6, 2005) of
professional development for the WASD Elementary Summer School program at the
rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under
the EAP/Sheridan Grant.
8.4
Consider approving the adoption of Holt, Rinehart and Winston's Elements of
Literature, Second Course, 2005, as the textbook for our new grade 8 Lit/Media
course. This middle school literature text and its corresponding resource
materials directly correlate to the Pennsylvania state standards and provide
opportunities for differentiated instruction and assessment, as well as
technology integration. A committee of our middle school language arts teachers
has recommended this textbook for Board consideration. We would be purchasing
65 texts per middle school @ approximately $65 each, including text resources.
Funds for the implementation of this program have been budgeted in the FY 06
budget.
8.5
Consider approving the following Roosevelt teachers to attend PVAAS training on
August 22, 2005: Kevin Mumbauer, Carol DeSilva, Randy Laird, Jessica Long,
Mike Lundy and Tracy Graff. The teachers will be paid at the rate of up to $90
plus appropriate benefits for the day. All funds are budgeted under Roosevelt
Title I School Improvement Funds.
8.6
Consider approving a five-year affiliation agreement with Lock Haven University
to place their teacher education candidates in Williamsport Area School
District schools for field experiences and student teaching.
8.7
Consider approving the change of the current Fast ForWord license for Jackson
Elementary School from an annual subscription ($16,800) to a perpetual license
($28,800). The funds are budgeted under Title I (FY05).
8.8
Consider paying for 5 days of Differentiated Instruction training for the
general and special education teachers at Lycoming Valley Middle School to
foster inclusion of special education students for the 2005-06 school year.
The training will be provided by the BLaST Intermediate Unit personnel on the
following dates: September 16, 2005, October 7, 2005, February 20, 2006, March
10, 2006, and May 19, 2006. Cost for the training is $3,500.00 and will paid
out of ACCESS. String number is 10-2271-329-891-20-600-000-004-0006.
8.9
Consider approving CPR recertification for the health services staff, August
25, 2005. The
cost is $18.50 per person for 18 people and will be done through the American
Red Cross. Cost is budgeted in 10-2410-329-000-00-000-000-009-0000.
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.10
Consider approving the following texts for use at the Williamsport Area High
School:
Honors Geometry Course: Glencoe Geometry, copyright, 2005, published by
Glencoe/
McGraw-Hill, 72 texts at $58.00 each.
Advanced Math Course: Contemporary College Algebra and Trig by Hungerford,
copyright 2005, published by Thomson Learning, 35 texts at $92.00 each.
Applied Trigonometry Course: Algebra and Trigonometry by Blitzer, 2nd
Edition, copyright 2004, published by Pearson Prentice Hall, 42 texts at
$73.00 each.
All texts were chosen by (different) textbook selection committees at the
Williamsport Area High School and are budgeted in the FY06 Mathematics
Department budget.
8.11
Consider recommending that the Summer School Child Guidance teaching staff
participate
in up to, two half days of running records training. Teachers will be paid up
to $90 for the training.
8.12
Consider recommending that Diane Konieczny provide running record training to
the Child
Guidance Summer School Staff, for up to, two half days. Ms. Konieczny will be
paid $90 per day, for up to, two half days.
9. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Dugan.
9.1
RESIGNATIONS - None at this time
9.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Helen M. Brown, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for a
planned vacation, effective for one day only on June 10, 2005.
B.
Estella R. DeClerck, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for June 2, 2005 (½ day),
June 3, 2005 (full day) and June 10, 2005 (¼ day).
C.
Jacqueline L. Derr, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on June 2, 2005.
D.
Gwenda L. Forker, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for June 7, 2005, June 8, 2005, and June 10,
2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Rox-Ann Reifer, 46 Whites Church Rd., Bloomsburg, as Secondary Special
Education Coordinator, effective August 16, 2005, (205 day schedule), at a
salary of $73,129, and benefits as provided under the Act 93 Compensation
Plan, effective July 1, 2003, pending receipt of all appropriate paperwork.
Ms. Reifer holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and a
master’s degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified as a
Supervisor in Special Education and in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped
(replacing Susan McGehean, temporary replacement for Karen Moser, resigned).
B.
Justin D. Ross, 2001 Sunny Lane, Danville 17821, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August
25, 2005), to teach Elementary Alternative Education at Round Hills Elementary
School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300, pending receipt of all
necessary paperwork. Mr. Ross holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield
University and is certified in Elementary and Special Education (replacing
Bruce Sacavage, transferred to 3rd
grade at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School replacing Donna Ney, retired).
Mr. Ross will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities
before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
C.
Dennis E. Waddell, 303 Lincoln Street, Muncy, Career and Technical Education
teacher at WAHS, as Coordinator of Professional Employment Outreach for Project
720 at an annual stipend of $3,500. Mr. Waddell will assume responsibility for
coordinating the high school’s latest Project 720 engagement, the
gathering of
mentorships and unpaid work experiences for students who intend to enter the
professions in law, medicine, education and management or executive branches of
the business community. He will assist counselors in identifying high-end
students
whose professional career interests may be served by job shadowing, internships
or
after-school experiences within the local and regional workforce. He will help
to
arrange schedules for students, monitor the progress of participating students,
serve
as a liaison among the school, enrolling students, their parents and the
mentoring
site, and will be responsible for providing communication to students and
parents
regarding opportunities. Mr. Waddell’s work will occur outside of the
school
contract day, and the position will be funded through the Project 720 grant at
no cost to the district.
D.
The following nurse practitioners to assist with summer athletic examinations
for the number of hours indicated (total of 54 hours) at the rate of $24.67 per
hour (or the contract rate) as provided in the collective bargaining agreement
between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education
Association:
Marlene J. Brown WAHS
27 hours
Donna L. Callahan WAHS 27 hours
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E.
The following nurse practitioners to assist with winter and spring athletic
examinations for the 2005-2006 school year for a total of 43 hours, at the rate
of $25.43 per hour (or the contract rate) as provided in the collective
bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the
Williamsport Education Association (the exams are being done after school, 2:30
p.m. until 5:00 p.m., in order to expedite the exam process and minimize
classroom disruptions):
Marlene J. Brown
WAHS 23 hours
Donna L. Callahan WAHS
20 hours
F.
The following school dentists for the 2005-06 school year at a salary rate of
$39.75 per hour for an estimated total of 35 hours in the mandated dental
program:
John Czap, DDS
701 Hastings Street, S. Williamsport
Richard K. Smith, DDS
416 Pine Street, Williamsport
G.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2005-2006
school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2002-2007 agreement by
and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Williamsport Area High School
Cheerleading
Co-Assistant Coach: Lisa M. Vollman (5) $ 553
Co-Assistant Coach:
Patrice E. (Tracy) Walters (5) $ 553
H.
The following Technology Education teachers at the high school as production
printers, effective June 15, 2005, at the rate established in the Agreement by
and between the Board of Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and
the Williamsport Education Association ($20.56 per hour before 07/01/05;
$21.20 per hour after 07/01/05):
Randy R. Knipe
5847 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden
David E. Gephart
5785 Daugherty's Run Rd., Linden
I.
The following as part-time printer’s helpers, at the salary rates
indicated, for the actual number of hours worked, effective June 15, 2005:
Richard A. Packer III 2633 Newberry St., Williamsport
$5.65 per hour
Trevor A. Sheleman 3320 West Fourth St., Williamsport
$5.65 per hour
J.
The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective July 1, 2005:
Georgianna Welsh
2297 Fink Ave., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K.
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:
Ann A. Dinges
701 Belmont Ave., Williamsport
Barbara C. McNerney
918 Second Ave., Williamsport
Joel S. Ryder
659 Miller Rd., Muncy
L.
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:
Barbara A. Benshaw
309 Union Ave., Williamsport
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES - None at this time
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 a price increase for breakfast and lunch meals served in the
Williamsport
Area School District cafeterias beginning 2005-2006 school year.
Proposed meal costs per the following:
Elementary
FY05 FY06
Secondary FY05 FY06
Student Breakfast $ .85
$ .90 Student Breakfast $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Student Lunch
$ 1.40 $ 1.50 Student Lunch $ 1.65
$ 1.75
Adult Breakfast $ 1.50
$ 1.60 Adult Breakfast $ 1.50 $ 1.60
Adult Lunch $ 2.75
$ 2.85 Adult Lunch $ 2.75 $ 2.85
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider renewing the contract with Dr. John Pellegrino to provide all student
health services
for 2005-06 school year at a fee of $19,500. This represents an increase of
$500.00.
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.
AGENDA
