W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
July 12, 2005
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION –
Silent Reflection
DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS
- Mr. David Stone STATEMENT # 8
We believe that student competence can be demonstrated and evaluated.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - June 21, 2005
Special Meeting - June 28, 2005
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
Consider authorizing the Cheerleading Booster Club to build an 8’ x
14’ concession
stand at the WAHS Football Stadium. There will be no direct cost to the
District for
this project.
B.
Consider approving Lynn Shade, elementary teacher at Hepburn Lycoming, to the
Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation Board of Directors for
a two-year term beginning on July 1, 2005 and ending on June 30, 2007. Ms.
Shade
will be filling the unexpired term of Barbara McNerney who has retired from the
school district.
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A.
Elementary Library Report
B.
Calendar of Events
June 20-July 22 Middle Level Summer School
5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider authorizing the following change orders to the contract with S&S
Environmental Services, Inc. Asbestos Abatement Contractor:
Change Amount
Description Contract
Order #
Value
4
($400.00) Early payment discount $71,450
5
$10,000 Additional Work $81,450
6
($280.50) Early payment discount $81,169.50
6. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2005
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$3,073,719.68
General Fund – Restricted 267,739.01
Athletics and Extra Curricular
22,639.18 Food Service Fund
70,191.15
Data Processing Fund 8,016.44
Maintenance Fund 34,541.79
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00 Earned Income Tax
35,787.97
Student Activities .00
TOTAL
$ 3,512,635.22
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 07/12/05 in the amount of $202,412.94, 07/12/05A in
the amount of $296,710.23, 07/12/05B in the amount of
$148,144.99, 07/12/05C in the amount of $2,055.00, 07/12/05D in the amount of
$10,000.00, 07/12/05E in the amount of $22,271.03, 07/12/05F in the amount of
$664,034.68, 07/12/05G in the amount of $357,884.59, 07/12/05H in the amount of
$295,216.20, 07/12/05I in the amount of $1,553,477.94, 07/12/05J in the amount
of $2,500.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be
directed to execute Order Nos. 07/12/05, 07/12/05A, 07/12/05B, 07/12/05C,
07/12/05D, 07/12/05E, 07/12/05F, 07/12/05G, 07/12/05H, 07/12/05I and
07/12/05J.
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 content for the 2005-06 Williamsport Area High School "
Student Folder" (comparable to the Parent/Student Handbooks).
8.2
Consider approving the 2005-06 Handbook for Students and Parents of Cochran
Elementary School.
8.3
Consider approving the 2005-06 Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School
Student/Parent Handbook.
8.4
Consider approving the 2005-06 Handbook for Students and Parents of Jackson
Elementary School.
8.5
Consider approving the 2005-06 Sheridan Elementary School Student-Parent
Handbook.
8.6
Consider approving the 2005-06 Stevens Elementary School Parent-Student
Handbook.
8.7
Consider approving up to 19 Kindergarten teachers for one day of Kindergarten
curriculum development. Those teachers are Michelle Bennett, Nancy Hiscock,
Wendy Kelsey, Michelle Dixon, Ami McChesney, Lori Beiter, Lynn Shade, Pam
Nolan, Terrie Campana, Angela Meyer, Julie Welliver, Linda Wheeland, Jill
Robbins, Michelle McClain, Agnes Steppe, Mary Doersam, Kathy Piaskowski, Carol
Fischer, Mary Lou Hartsock. They will be paid at the substitute rate of
$90/day. Funding is budgeted in account number
10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-0000.
8.8
Consider approving changes to the Semi-Annual Employee Evaluation Form for
Induction and Instructional I Professional Employees. An earlier version of
new evaluation form was implemented in 2004-05 based on Pennsylvania Department
of Education requirements. Revisions are noted in a guide sheet attached to
the revised form. Changes have been reviewed and approved for recommendation
to the Board by the Differentiated Supervision Committee, Williamsport
Education Association President, and all Curriculum Administrators including
the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
8.9
Consider approving the BLaST IU #17 special education agreement between the
Williamsport
Area School District and BLaST in the amount of $553,848.28 for the 2005-06
school year.
This contract outlines the services and supports to be provided by the
Intermediate Unit to
special education students in the Williamsport Area School District. These
services will be
paid out of the annual IDEA grant at no cost to the District’s general
fund.
8.10
Consider approving Stephen C. Huddy, Williamsport Area High School Head
Principal, to
submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for a Project
720 Grant in
the maximum amount available to the Williamsport Area School District,
tentatively set at
$100,000. The purpose of this funding is to create high school environments
that are student-
centered, results-focused, data-informed, and personalized in a way that is
seamlessly
supported by systems, resources, technology and shared leadership.
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.11
Consider approving Dana Schenck-Welshans as a tutor for a high school education
student
for 3-5 hours per week to be effective September 5, 2005 through the end of the
2005-06 school
year. Compensation rate will be $25.43 per hour and will be paid out of ACCESS
funds. String number 10-1200-131-891-30-850-000-004-0006.
8.12
Consider approving Michelle Dixon and Wendy Kelsey to provide four days of
Early Literacy
staff development to elementary principals, new and current Kindergarten
teacher and new
and current Grade 1 and Grade2 teachers on August 15, 16, 17 and 18 and to
provide up to
four days to prepare for the training. The rate of compensation will be $90
per day plus appropriate fringe benefits and is funded through
10-2271-131-101-10-000-000-018-0000.
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.
Kathy L. LaLota, full-time special education teacher at Stevens Elementary
School, for personal reasons, effective July 15, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Robert L. Emerick, part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School,
unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective July 10, 2005, through July 17,
2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Eric M. Speight, 806 Ashworth Lane, Boalsburg, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August
25, 2005), to teach Mathematics at the Alternative Education School, at a
salary rate of Step 2, Master’s + 27, $42,800. Mr. Speight holds a
bachelor’s and master’s degree from North Carolina State and a
master’s degree (Masters in Education) from Penn State University and is
certified in Mathematics (replacing Dianne Hartman, retired in 2004). Mr.
Speight was a long-term substitute teacher in this position during the
2004-2005 school year.
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B.
Heather M. Vogt, 1027 Mulberry St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August
25, 2005), to teach special education (school location to be determined), at a
salary rate of Step 2, bachelor’s, $38,900 (+ $200). Mrs. Vogt holds a
bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Special
Education N-12 and Elementary K-6 (replacing Dana Schenck-Welshans,
transferring to Reading Specialist position with the 9th
Grade Academy). Mrs. Vogt was a long-term substitute teacher with WASD
during the 2004-2005 school year.
C.
Jennifer L. Conklin, 11 Nancy Drive, Mill Hall, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August
25, 2005), to teach special education at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary
rate of Step 2, bachelor’s, $38,900 (+ $200). Ms. Conklin holds a
bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Special
Education N-12 (replacing Kathy LaLota, resigned). Ms. Conklin was a long-term
substitute teacher in this position during the 2004-2005 school year.
D.
The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the
2005-2006 school year at the salary rate of $25.43 per hour or contract rate,
for the actual number of hours worked. Appoint all full-time and part-time
professional staff in the District to service as substitutes for the Adult
Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked.
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Kathryn S. Poust
Teacher
Carol L. McMurray Teacher
Martha R. Callahan
Substitute Teacher
Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr
Literacy Council Coordinator
Bruce A. Jones
Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
Adult Basic Education Program
Dianne M. Masten
Teacher
Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher
General Education Development - Lycoming County Prison Program
Dianne M. Masten
Teacher
Elizabeth J. Seagraves Teacher
General Education Development Program
James H. Burget
Teacher
Patricia A. Cioffi Teacher
Kathryn S. Poust
Teacher
Kenneth R. Welsh Teacher
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the
2005-2006 school year cont’d:
Restricted General Fund
General Education Development Program
Jeanne Yaggi
Teacher
Susan E. Murphy Teacher
Janet M. Linderman
Teacher
Elizabeth J. Segraves Teacher
Joanne M. Thomas
Substitute Teacher
Bruce A. Jones
Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
Family Literacy Program
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
Unrestricted General Fund
Patricia M. Nicholson
Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Janet M. Linderman
Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Susan E. Murphy
Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Extra-Curricular Employment Agreement
Under the provisions of Pennsylvania Act 2002-234, please approve the
extra-curricular employment agreement for the following individuals to work in
the Adult Education Program for the 2005-2006 program year at a salary orate of
$25.43 per hour:
George E. Cook
Teacher - GED Program
Alfred L. Poff
Substitute Teacher - GED Program
Anthony J. Delisi
Supervisor/Coordinator for all of the programs listed above under Restricted
General Fund and as the Coordinator of Adult Education under Unrestricted
General Fund
E.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 29, 2005:
Marjorie M. Baird
2829 West Fourth St., Williamsport
F.
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:
Chad M. Peters
P.O. Box 1046, Lock Haven
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G.
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:
Nancy P. Sargent
1408 Pennsylvania Ave., Williamsport
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Renay J. Wright, 5932 Warrensville Rd., Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at Curtin
Middle School, with a base wage rate of $9.79 per hour, effective August 26,
2005 (replacing Tammy Summers, transferred).
9.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Approve contract with Hartz Consulting Group, Inc., 420 Fort Duquesne
Boulevard, One Gateway Center, Suite 1725, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1438, to
provide benefits consulting services to the Williamsport Area School District
during the 2005-2006 school year, effective July 1, 2005, at an annual fee of
$20,000 (payable in two installments, July 2005, and January 2006).
9.6 OTHER
A.
Authorize payment to Judith M. Gooderham, 41 Main St., Watsontown, Director of
Food Services, for up to five (5) additional days at her per diem rate to
coordinate the Summer Food Service Program and prepare for opening of school
for 2005-2006.
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 develop-
ment 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 - None
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider authorizing La Memoire, the Williamsport Area High School yearbook, to
enter
into an agreement with Creative Images, 2 West Southern Avenue, South
Williamsport, PA,
for senior and candid yearbook photography for La Memoire 2006. Proposals for
senior
photography for the 2006 edition of the yearbook have been solicited and
evaluated by the
Publications Business Manager, and Creative Images has been determined to offer
the
broadest variety of packages over the widest price range for our seniors. La
Memoire has
used the service of Creative Images for the past several years, and has found
their quality and
convenience for our seniors to be excellent, and their service to the school
outstanding.
Seniors are invoiced directly by Creative Images for their photography
packages. There is no cost to the district.
12.2*
Consider authorizing the purchase of musical equipment and supplies in
accordance with our
specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards
are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to
the extensive number of items and participating vendors on this bid it is
impractical to provide
a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the Business
Office for viewing by any interested parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center
at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Haines Music, Selinsgrove, PA $ 2,038.17
Interstate Music Supply Inc., New Berlin, WI 3,756.33
J.R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, PA 2,635.00
Loser’s Music Inc., Lebanon, PA
583.00
Robert M. Sides Inc., Williamsport, PA 2,825.82
Southwest Strings Inc., Tucson, AZ 1,156.80
Steve Weiss Music Inc., Willow Grove, PA
1,364.58
Victor’s House of Music, Paramus, NJ
1,931.65
Volkwein’s Brothers Inc, Pittsburg, PA
264.35
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $16,557.70
12.3*
Consider authorizing the purchase of ice cream products. Recommend
Rakestraw’s Ice Cream, Inc. based on price. Source of Funds: Food
Service Fund.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Rakestraw’s Ice Cream, Inc.
17 East Coover Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4*
Consider authorizing the purchase of fluid milk and milk products. Schneider
Valley Farms Dairy was selected based on availability or products and pricing.
Source of Funds: Food Service Fund.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Schneider Valley Farms Dairy
1860 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
12.5
Consider approving revised contracts with Williamsport Child Guidance to
incorporate
provisions required in the Educational Assistance Program Grant. Both summer
school and
extended day contracts are revised. All expenses are covered by EAP and
Sheridan Project Grant Funds.
13. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
13.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
13.2
Consider authorizing the Municipal and School Income Tax Office to obtain
income infor-mation from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for the purpose
of verifying income taxes reported to this local office.
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.
Board Policy #902, “Public Participation in Board Meetings Cont’
d”:
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
June 20-July 29
High School Summer School
July 11-Aug 5
Elementary Summer School
August 2
WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
