AGENDA ADDENDUM
August 2, 2005
7. BOARD POLICY
7.1
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #405, “Employment of
Substitute Professional Employees.” Questions may be directed to Mr.
Dugan.
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.14
Consider approving Connie Sugden, contracted through Education 21, Inc., to
provide professional development for middle school teachers on August 25, 2005.
Ms. Sugden, a national trainer and educational consultant, will train
teachers in the use of Study Skills Across the Curriculum, a researched based
interdisciplinary study skills program. Approximate cost for this workshop is
$2,000 (including $750 lodging, meals, transportation; $750 consulting fee;
$500 workshop/resource materials for teachers) and have been budgeted in the
general fund #10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.15
Consider approval of a contract with the Center for Safe Schools to accept
$19,106 in state Safe Schools Initiative grant funding for programming in the
District. The Center for Safe Schools administers this grant program for the
state. The duration of this funding is through December 31, 2005.
9.
PERSONNEL REPORT CONT’D:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
D.
Randy G. Danielson, full-time technology education teacher (Basic Wood/Power),
for other employment, effective August 24, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
C.
Gary R. Litz, part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective July 25 and 26, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
O.
The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 2, 2005:
Jonathan M. Miller
732 Tucker St., Williamsport
P.
The Williamsport Area School District extends a provisional offer of employment
to Sarah V. Schuman, 140 Cherry Tree Lane, Turbotville, as a long-term
substitute teacher, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is
August 25, 2005) through the end of the first semester of the 2005-2006 school
term (tentative ending date of January 20, 2006), unless terminated sooner, as
a Guidance Counselor at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1,
master's, $41,300, prorated, provided Ms. Schuman obtains Pennsylvania
Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by
August 19, 2005 (replacing Terry Kline, on medical leave). Ms. Schuman will
also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the
start of the 2005-2006 school term.
Q.
Timothy T. Thompson, 7 East Water St., Lock Haven, to provide one hour of
student supervision per day at summer school at Curtin Middle School in order
to facilitate the breakfast and lunch programs. Compensation will be at the
rate of $25.43 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds paid through
available Sheridan Project Grant and the Educational Assistance Program Grant
funds.