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 19, 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, Kelly R. Pedersen, David B. Stone, Jr.,
Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Shirley L. Canada, James E. Temple.
INVOCATION – Pamela J. Markle provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Annie Kindon and Wayne Staib
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Lycoming/Sullivan County Performance Standards Coalition.
B. America’s Legislator’s Back to School Day.
C. Congratulations to Kerry Horn and Craig Springman, former Williamsport Area High
School students. Both Kerry and Craig were awarded the Benjamin Franklin Scholarship
from the Williamsport-Lycoming Foundation in the amount of $500 each. This award was
made available through the Tech Prep Consortium.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Artwork on display in the Board Room this month is Art from the Fair: Award Winners from the Lycoming County Fair Exhibition.
B. President Stone and Mr. Holland provided an update on the Woodward Township secession issue.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle reported that the Public Relations Committee met on September 18, 2000 and had a long discussion on ways to promote our District. They are working on ideas for our television time following Board Meetings.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following construction projects:
A. Authorize change order H-1 to the contract with R. & J. Ertel, Inc., HVAC Contractor Vocational Project, increasing the contract by $2,184.00 as follows:
Original Contract $1,078,000.00
H-1 2,184.00
Adjusted Contract Total $1,080,184.00
B. Authorize change order P-10 to the contract with Spencer Mechanical, Inc. Plumbing Contractor Roosevelt Project, increasing the contract by $1,656.00 as follows:
Original Contract $240,116.00
Previous Contract Increases 13,153.64
Change Order P-10 1,656.00
New Contract Total $254,925.64
C. Authorize change order E-10 to the contract with Rogers Electric, Inc., Electrical Contractor Roosevelt Project, increasing the contract by $2,375.00 as follows:
Original Contract $650,000.00
Previous Contract Increases 4,202.00
Previous Contract Reductions (3,906.31)
Change Order E-10 2,375.00
New Contract Total $652,670.69
D. Acknowledge receipt of PlanCon Part H, Project Financing for the Vocational Project from the PA Department of Education.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1* Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 09/19/00 in the amount of
$590,000.49, 09/19/00A in the amount of $4,001.58, 09/19/00B in the amount of $148,602.01, 09/19/00C in the amount of $68,420.26, 09/19/00D in the amount of $129.53 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 09/19/00, 09/19/00A, 09/19/00B, 09/19/00C and 09/19/00D.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple - None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Authorize appropriate expenditures for the 2000-2001 ELECT (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training) Program in the approved amount of $66,640. The Williamsport Area School District has received approval for the application submitted to the Bureau of Community and Student Services 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. All participants must be receiving Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) welfare benefits and/or food stamps. Services to be provided include: intensive case management, attendance and retention activities, summer programming, transition services, health care/nutrition/parenting information, individual and group counseling, and vocational and career planning. Optional activities include alternative education, GED programming, and retrieval services.
8.2 Approve the Williamsport Area School District Professional Education Plan for July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2002. The plan was developed and approved (8/29/00) by the Professional Development Council Executive Committee and approved (9/6/00) by the Curriculum and Instruction Council. This Professional Education Plan is written in a new format required by the State and emphasizes all School Improvement Plans and departmental curriculum improvement plans as the guiding forces for professional development. The Professional Education Plan will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education following Board approval.
8.3* Approve Mrs. Margie Plotts of Anchor Counseling to present a half-day inservice on September 29, 2000, to the middle school mathematics teachers on Motivating Middle Schoolers. The approximate cost of $250 is budgeted in Title 2 string #141-2270-0-00-071-11-329.
8.4* Approve Deb Parsons (Parsons Hot Glass Studio in Cogan Station) to present a full-day workshop on September 29, 2000, to K-12 art teachers on Glass in the Art Curriculum Using Existing Materials and Equipment. Approximate cost of $200 is budgeted in string #101-2270-0-00-330-17-323.
8.5* The Pennsylvania Department of Education has approved the Williamsport Area School District’s 2000-01 Consolidated Application for Title I, II, and VI in the total amount of $2,425,377.
Title I $2,046,077
Title II $ 45,611
Title VI $ 42,189
Title VI: Class Size Reduction $ 291,500
All funds must be utilized as described in the Consolidated Application.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.6* Approve David Williams from “Calculator Workshops” to provide a mathematics workshop on using calculators in the elementary classroom to the Stevens Elementary and Round Hills Elementary staffs on Wednesday, November 22, 2000. The approximate cost of the workshop is $750, plus expenses, and is being funded through Title II.
8.7* Approve up to 16 staff members to attend Microsoft Excel Training at Penn College on September 28, 2000, including at least the following:
Jolene Waldrab, Angela Osgood, Diane Coledo, Mike Reeder, Stacy Miller, Cyndi Aderhold, Connie Dannelley, Michelle Winter, Yul Holloway, Carol Pursell, Deanna Bilby, Wayne Fausnaught, Gwen Gower, Janet Lovell, Mary Francis, Pat Mabie and anyone from the current waiting list if cancellation(s) occur.
Training will be paid from Link to Learn Funds approximate cost $650.00 budgeted in 101-2830-0-00-702-31 582.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Patricia K. Lentz, elementary guidance counselor at Sheridan and Round Hills Elementary Schools, for personal reasons, effective date to be determined, but not longer than 60 days from September 6, 2000.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Jennifer W. Laubscher, special education teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of maternity leave, effective October 16, 2000, through the end of the 2000-2001 school year.
Mrs. Laubscher is presently on sick leave and on October 16, 2000, will make use of leave available under the Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles the employee to health insurance for a maximum of 12 weeks, but is without pay or any other benefits, until January 8, 2001, at which time she will be on unpaid maternity leave until the end of the school term.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
B. Shelley L. Litz, Title I Reading Specialist at Lose Elementary School, unpaid medical leave, effective October 20, 2000, through November 2, 2000.
Mrs. Litz is presently on sick leave and is waiving the use of Family Medical Leave at this time.
C. Mary E. Eaker, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School, unpaid leave for a family vacation, effective September 5, 2000, through September 8, 2000.
D. Irvin D. Zechman, regular part-time custodian at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective October 17, 2000, through October 23, 2000.
E. Stephanie A. Thompson, interpreter at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for the purpose of her honeymoon, effective December 18, 2000, through December 22, 2000.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. John J. Gerst, Jr., R.R. #1, Box 372, Allenwood, as a temporary professional employee, effective November 7, 2000, to teach special education at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $35,998, prorated, pending receipt of necessary paperwork. Mr. Gerst holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replacing Sharon Stork, transferred to Round Hills to a new special education position).
B. Eric S. Weaver, 440 Sheridan St., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 25, 2000, through the end of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach special education at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, master’s, $39,041, prorated. Mr. Weaver holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and a master’s degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replaces Jennifer Laubscher, on maternity leave).
C. David C. Fink, 2218 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 25, 2000, through the end of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach science at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Mr. Fink holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Biology and General Science (replaces Kevin Harris, transferred to administrative position for the 2000-2001 school year).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D. Karen A. Buchheit, 132 Woodview Drive, Cogan Station, as a full-time (185-day) instructional support aide/LPN at the high school, at an annual wage of $13,248, prorated, effective September 25, 2000 (replacing Kathy Mohler, transferred).
E. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2000-2001 school year, at the stipends established 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:
Williamsport Area High School
Billtown Banner Editorial Advisor Martha B. Huddy $2,536
Cherry & White Editorial Advisor Lawrence F. Bassett $2,536
Class of 2001 Advisor Bernard J. Meyer $ 634
Class of 2002 Advisor Steven R. Wiser $ 634
Class of 2003 Advisor Thomas H. Bauman $ 634
Future Business Leader Advisor Lisa R. Meyer $ 634
Future Homemakers of America
Advisor Vacant ---
LaMemoire Editorial Advisor Michael A. Murafka $2,181
National Honor Society Advisor Janine W. Randall $ 596
Publications Business Advisor Jennifer A. Robertson $2,472
Student Government Association
Advisor Jennifer C. Yeager $1,268
Student Voice Advisor Susan C. Andresen $ 951
Middle School AV Coordinators:
Curtin Peggy A. Bross $ 634
Lycoming Valley Suzanne L. Straka $ 596
Roosevelt Ronald E. Sahm $ 596
Middle School Student Council Advisors
Curtin Tiffani A. Ault $ 545 Lycoming Valley James E. Donnell $ 619
Lycoming Valley James E. Donnell $ 634
Roosevelt Jennifer J. Griswold $ 199
Roosevelt Sheri A. Ruffing $ 199
Roosevelt Michelle L. Walker $ 199
Elementary School Patrol Advisors
Hepburn-Lycoming John W. Guild $ 444
Jackson Susan L. Suehr $ 444
Lose Julie A. Campbell $ 444
Round Hills Mary Ann Vance $ 417
Sheridan Carol W. Porter $ 346
Stevens Kathy L. LaLota $ 417
Woodward Township VACANT ---
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F. The following persons to the positions indicated at the high school for the 2000-2001 school year:
Ski Club Advisor: Richard D. Hill
Students Against Drunk Driving Advisor: Wynn S. Kutz
G. The following as Coordinating Teachers at a stipend of $2,500 for each position for the 2000-2001 school year:
William F. Rathjen, Jr. Alternative Education Department
Alix Lang World Language Department
Matthew D. Hartman Woodward Township Elementary School
Diane M. Breon Library Department
H. Timothy S. Commerford, 51 Lakeview Drive, Holmes, NY (currently a student at Lycoming College) as a volunteer boys soccer coach for the 2000-2001 school year.
I. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $5.75 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective for the 2000-2001 school year:
Nancy M. Beamer 922 Cherry St., Williamsport
Mary L. Clouser 2330 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport
Velma A. Holland 718 Campbell St., Williamsport
Susan M. Liberti 55 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
Sherry L. Menne 506 Kinley Rd., Cogan Station
Jenny R. Miller 1217 Race St., Williamsport
Mary E. Richards 1510 Park Ave., Williamsport
J. Sandra L. Sholder, 3466 Pine Mt. Rd., Jersey Shore, as a substitute satellite truck driver for the Food Service Department, with a base wage rate of $7.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 31, 2000.
K. The following as substitute aides (school bus matrons), subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rate as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked.
Marie E. Gardner 3786 State Route 654 Highway, Williamsport
Hope D. Street 914 Cherry St., Williamsport
L. James A. Kriner, 1123 High St., Williamsport, as a substitute custodian/event staff person and weekend/holiday security sub at the high school, for the actual number of hours worked, effective September 19, 2000.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
M. Lori A. Beiter, 1139 Avalon Parkway, Williamsport, as a homebound teacher, 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.
N. 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:
Delena M. Breen 2025 Trenton Ave., Williamsport
Susan M. Liberti 55 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
O. 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
Natalie A. Hetzel 172 Blacks Creek Rd., Liberty
Heather L. Marnon 2312 Spring Garden St., Apt. 1, Williamsport
Kelly A. Mathews 812 E. Water St., #38, Lock Haven
Leon E. McCaslin 884 Chippewa Road, Muncy
Julie P. Sawyer 1682 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport
Erin L. Steinbacher 10511 Rt. 87 Highway, Williamsport
Secondary
Dennis C. Birtch 751 Mahoning St., Apt. 47, Milton
Daniel A. Mayers 435 W. Highland Ave., S. Williamsport
Robert H. Smith 334 S. Fairview St., Lock Haven
Boyd A. Ulmer R.R. 1, Box 447, Jersey Shore
K-12
Larena N. Bernstein 7201 Bradford Rd., A-208, Upper Darby
Shannon J. Gross 202 Hogan Blvd., Apt. 1, Mill Hall
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A. Allan K. Bartlett, 1886 Pinchtown Rd., Montgomery, from a general full-time custodian at the high school to a general maintenance worker district wide (250 days, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of $27,560, prorated, effective September 25, 2000 (replacing Gregory O. Wolfe, transferred).
B. Steven C. Springman, Sr., 1408 Park Ave., Williamsport, from a full-time custodian at the high school to a full-time custodian district-wide (may be assigned to Cochran for 2001-2002) (250 days, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of $25,560, prorated, effective September 25, 2000 (replacing Cochran custodial position that was filled by Charles Johnson, who has been transferred).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D :
C. Kathy A. Mohler, 206 Rock Rd., Trout Run, from a full-time instructional support aide/LPN to a health room technician/aide at Round Hills and the high school, at an annual wage rate of $16,356, prorated, effective September 25, 2000 (replacing Donna Hawkins, resigned).
D. Mary K. Dulaney, P.O. Box 83, Linden, from a general food service worker at Woodward Elementary School to a full-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at the annual rate of $12,795 ($9.88 per hour), prorated, effective September 25, 2000 (due to student moving from elementary to middle school).
E. Connie L. Breen, 1011 Race St., Williamsport, from an instructional support aide at Jackson to a full-time instructional support aide at Round Hills Elementary School, at an annual rate of $14,543 ($11.23 per hour), prorated, effective September 25, 2000 (replacing Winifred Campbell, transferred).
F. WITHDRAWN Carol Ann DeRemer, 1791 Almost Country Rd., Linden, from a paraprofessional aide at the high school to a full-time instructional support aide at Round Hills Elementary School, at an annual rate of $13,999 ($10.81 per hour), prorated, effective September 25, 2000 (replacing Janice Hornberger, transferred).
G. Renee Y. Barbee, 424 Rural Ave., Williamsport, from a part-time instructional support aide/Lightspan Technology Aide at Jackson, Sheridan and Stevens Elementary Schools to a full-time instructional support aide at Jackson Elementary School, at an annual rate of $12,147 ($9.38 per hour), prorated, effective September 25, 2000 (replacing Sharon Corter, transferred).
H. Nicole L. Lee, 609 East First Ave., South Williamsport, from a part-time instructional support aide to a full-time instructional support aide at Lose Elementary School, at an annual rate of $12,147 ($9.38 per hour), prorated, effective September 25, 2000 (replacing Rebecca Lundy, transferred).
9.5 AUTHORIZATION TO POST/ADVERTISE NEW POSITIONS
Authorize the administration to post/advertise the following positions:
A. Title I Extended Day Literacy Program for Jackson Elementary School, from October 4, 2000 through May 17, 2001. The program will be held three days per week for one hour per day. The program will require three teaching positions; teachers will be paid $21.89 plus appropriate benefits for up to four hours per week (up to one hour of teaching per day plus one hour of preparation time per week). Student transportation will be provided where appropriate. All funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs.
9.5 AUTHORIZATION TO POST/ADVERTISE NEW POSITIONS CONT’D:
B. Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Jackson Elementary School, from
October 18, 2000, through May 17, 2001. The program will be held three days per week for 30 minutes per day. The program will require up to three aides positions; aides will be paid for 30 minutes per day according to contract rate. Student transportation will be provided where appropriate. All funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs.
C. Title I Extended Day Literacy Program and Homework Club at Stevens Elementary School, from October 4, 2000 through May 17, 2001. The program will be held three days per week for one hour per day. The program will require four teaching positions; teachers will be paid $21.89 plus appropriate benefits for up to four hours per week (up to one hour of teaching per day plus one hour of preparation time per week). Student transportation will be provided where appropriate. All funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs.
D. Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Curtin Middle School, from October 5, 2000, through May 31, 2001. The program will be held four days per week for 30 minutes per day of homework support. The program will require five teaching positions for 30 minutes per day and one position for 45 minutes per day; teachers will be paid $21.89 plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I Extended Day Programs.
9.6* CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. David J. Ward, 430 E. Fifth Ave., S. Williamsport, to provide contracted services to the District’s Instructional Technology programs at the rate of $285.00 per day, not to exceed five (5) days for the 2000-2001 school year (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. (Contract for Mr. Ward’s services will be prepared and executed; 101-2620-3-26-350-31 431).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, 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. Harris, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
One of the aides will be transporting everyone in her personal van. All costs will be paid by the Cochran/Woodward PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
The students will be transported by a bus chartered by the Pennsylvania College of Technology, who is sponsoring the event. One substitute will be required for the day. There will be no additional cost to the District.
J. Approximately 8 students from Williamsport Area High School, Life Skills Support, accompanied by their teacher and aide, to travel to Wegmans Grocery Store during September through November 2000 (5 trips). The purpose of these trips are so that students can learn shopping, budgeting, and appropriate social skills. Students will be transported by the Athletic School Van. There will be no additional costs.
11.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. YMCA Child Care (Latchkey) to use a room at Lose and Round Hills on various inservice days/school holidays from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to provide child care for students. YMCA is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $725.00. The YMCA is aware that they must pay any custodial fees associated with this use. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B. Susquehanna Council of Boy Scouts of America to use the multi-purpose room, cafeteria and/or foyer at all of the district’s elementary schools (with the exception of Cochran) on Thursday, September 21, 2000, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to hold school night for scouting. The Boy Scouts are requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $175.00. Certificate of Insurance on file. Susquehanna Council of Boy Scouts of America would also like to request that whenever a school building is used for regular meetings throughout the year those fees also be waived.
11.2 Consider approving the following request for facility use cont’d:
D. Williamsport Pop Warner Cheerleaders to use the gymnasium at Jackson Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 19 through November 3, 2000 from 5:15 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. and on Wednesdays September 20 and 27, 2000 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to hold practices for an upcoming cheerleading competition. Williamsport Pop Warner is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $400.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
E. Williamsport Pop Warner Cheerleaders to use the gymnasium at Roosevelt Middle School on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during inclement weather beginning September 11 through October 5, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to hold practices for an upcoming cheerleading competition. Williamsport Pop Warner is requesting relief of the occupancy fee, estimated fee can not be given since usage is based upon weather conditions. Certificate of Insurance on file.
F. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra to use the Board Room at the District Service Center on Thursday, September 28, 2000 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. to hold a Board of Trustees meeting. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
G. Kiwanis Club of Williamsport to use the break room at the District Service Center, the second Tuesday of each month, beginning September 2000 through June 2001, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. to hold Board of Directors meeting. Kiwanis Club of Williamsport is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $150.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the following bids/contracts items:
12.1* Approve the agreement by and between the Williamsport Area School District and the Old Lycoming Township Fire Company and Susquehanna Health System for ambulance service at the 2000-2001 District home football games.
12.2* Approve the following contract for the period of 7/1/99 through 06/30/2000:
Berks County Intermediate Unit – IEP Plus Service and Support - $5,000.00.
12.3* Authorize the annual agreement with Mega Software, Inc. for tax office software maintenance and support for the period of 10/1/00 through 9/30/01 at a cost of $5,988.00.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4 Authorize an agreement with PG Energy for Interruptible Gas Service at the Williamsport Area High School as per the bid conducted by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following tax summaries:
Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reviewed the District’s sports schedule and asked everyone to support our student athletes.
Mrs. Harris reported that the counties’ middle school girls’ softball teams competed in a tournament this past weekend. Lycoming Valley and Roosevelt played each other in the final game with Roosevelt winning the championship.
Mrs. Pedersen reported that the fourth and fifth grade girls are playing basketball this year and will be playing games in the high school gym on Saturdays beginning in October.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
Mr. Dugan reviewed a report on exit interviews.
Mr. Peterson reminded everyone that our transportation department will be competing in the Susquehanna 500 this weekend and for everyone to support the team.
President Stone announce that there was an executive session before the meeting and that there will be another following 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 Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary