W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
SPECIAL MEETING June 28, 2005
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION –
Silent Reflection 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings of May 17 and June 7, 2005 and
Special Meeting of May 24, 2005
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A.
On behalf of the Williamsport Area School District Board of Education and the
administration, we would like to welcome the following administrator:
Rox-Ann Reifer – Secondary Special Education Coordinator
5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
6. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving the following Tax Levy Resolution Required by Act 91 of
2004:
RESOLVED that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District,
in accordance with the provisions of Act 91 of 2004, hereby levies a real
estate tax to
establish preliminary tax rate in the amount of 11.52 mills on each dollar
($1.52 on each
$100) of the assessed valuation of real estate established by the Lycoming
County
Assessment Office. This preliminary tax rate is the rate which would cause the
total
amount levied for the 2005-06 fiscal year to equal the total amount levied for
the 2004-05
fiscal year reflecting the changes in assessed values arising from the
countywide
reassessment completed during the 2004-05 fiscal year. This preliminary tax
rate has been
determined without considering the amount to be levied on newly constructed
buildings or
structures or on increased valuations based on new improvements made to
existing houses,
as permitted by the provisions of Act 91. The Board adopts this levy to comply
with
Act 91 of 2004 with the intention of levying a final tax rate at a later time
during the same meeting that this levy has been adopted.
6. FINANCE REPORT CON’T:
6.2*
Consider adopting the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2006, as summarized below and adopting the following tax levies and
resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006:
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance
$__________
Estimated Reserve for Encumbrance __________
FY05-06 Unrestricted Revenue
__________
FY05-06 Restricted Revenue __________
Total Estimated Fund Balance and
Revenue Available for Appropriation $__________
FY05-06 Unrestricted Expenditures $__________
FY05-06 Restricted Expenditures
__________
Estimated Encumbrances __________
Total Estimated Expenditures $__________
Estimated June 30, 2006 Fund Balance $__________
Tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006:
05/06
Real Property (18.20 mills 04/05) (11.52 mills revenue neutral)
________
Act 511 Taxes
Earned Income*
1½ %
Real Estate Transfer*
½ of 1%
*Real Estate and Earned Income Tax Resolutions
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 06/24/05 in the amount of $263,252.07, 06/24/05A in
the amount of
$121,475.17, 06/24/05B in the amount of $40,651.93, 06/24/05C in the amount of
$79,869.22 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed
to execute Order Nos. 06/24/05, 06/24/05A, 06/24/05B and 06/24/05C.
7. BOARD POLICY – None
8. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
9. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Dugan.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Tracey A. Yarnell, 1096 Park Ave., P.O. Box 32, Woolrich 17779, as a
professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date
is August 25, 2005), to teach Chemistry at the high school, at a salary rate
of Step 5, master’s (+ 18 credits), $47,450, pending receipt of all
necessary paperwork. Ms. Yarnell holds a bachelor’s degree from Lock
Haven University and a master’s degree from Montana State
University-Billings and is certified in Chemistry, Biology and Physics
(replacing James Poechmann, retired). Ms. Yarnell will also be scheduled to
participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006
school term.
B.
Matthew A. Radspinner, 1616 Whitman St., Williamsport, as a temporary
pro-fessional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled
date is August 25, 2005), to teach instrumental music at Curtin Middle School,
at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $38,300. Mr. Radspinner holds a
bachelor’s degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Music
(replacing Melissa Becker, resigned). Mr. Radspinner will also be scheduled to
participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006
school term.
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.
11.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider authorizing a lease agreement with the Williamsport Scottish Rite to
hold the 2007 WAHS prom at a cost of $500.00.
12.2
Consider approving a revised agreement with Williamsport Child Guidance
Services
governing the terms and conditions of providing a summer school program using
proceeds from the Education Assistance Program Grant.
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
