W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
August 16, 2005
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION –
Silent Reflection
DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS -
Mr. David Stone STATEMENT # 1
We believe that education is essential to the vitality of the community
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - July 12, 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. Project 720
Congratulations to Mr. Stephen Huddy, Williamsport Are High School Head
Principal, and Mr. Ted Piwowar, Director of Career & Technical Education,
for their successful completion of a Project 720 grant proposal. The
Pennsylvania Department of Education reported that they had seen significant
response to the RFPs. In fact, 154 school districts, 3 charter schools, and 5
comprehensive career technical centers applied. Of those grant proposals, 63
school districts, 1 charter school, and 2 comprehensive career technical
centers will receive grants. The Williamsport Area School District will use
the Project 720 funds to continue to promote high school reform efforts.
B. Kindergarten Discussion
C. Calendar of Events
August 17 Project 720 Leadership Team meeting 3:30 pm
5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider approving a contract with S&S Environmental Services to abate
asbestos from a boiler at the Roosevelt Middle School at a cost of $12,200.
B.
Consider approving change orders 7, 8, 9 & 10 to the contract with S&S
Environmental with a net increase to the contract of $3,868 with a new contract
total of $85,037.50.
C.
Consider approving change orders G-HL-17 through G-HL-22 to the contract with
the Robert Feaster Company increasing the contract by $12,550.00 with a new
contract total of $6,296,719.84.
D.
Consider approving change orders H-HL5 and H-LV-3 to the contract with R&J
Ertel increasing the contract by $9,812.91 with a new contract total of
$1,986,997.91.
E.
Consider approving change orders E-HL-11 through E-HL-14 to the contract with
Lecce Electric increasing the contract by $2,034.00 with a new contract total
of $1,783,774.00. 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 June 2005
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 08/16/05 in the amount of $1,475,524.95, 08/16/05A
in the amount of $185,055.29, 08/16/05B in the amount of $134,815.51, 08/16/05C
in the amount of $851.21, 08/16/05D in the amount of $120,971.84, and
08/16/05E in the amount of $732.38 and that the officers of the Board of School
Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 08/16/05, 08/16/05A, 08/16/05B,
08/16/05C, 08/16/05D, and 08/16/05E.
7.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
7.1
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #405, “
Employment of Substitute Professional Employees.” Questions may be
directed to Mr. Dugan.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
8.1
Consider approving Barbara Cioffi, Lycoming Valley Middle School language arts
teacher, for up to 5 days for summer curriculum development. She will be paid
at $90 per day. Funds for these activities have been included in the FY06
budget.
8.2
Consider approving expenditures for career and technical education under the
Williamsport Area School District Perkins Local Plan in the amount of $185,355.
The total reflects $150,529 for the WASD base allocation plus $16,735 for
Loyalsock Township School District and $18,091 for the South Williamsport Area
School District. This represents the 2004-2005 Perkins allocation for the
Williamsport Area High School programs. The Williamsport Area School District
has received approval for the application submitted to the Pennsylvania
Department of Education. The Williamsport Area School District plan is
authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology
Education Act of 1998. These funds must be utilized as outlined in the local
plan according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
8.3
Consider approving use of the Induction/Instructional I Professional Employee
Observation Form (version 6/23/05) developed by the Differentiated Supervision
Committee to align with the Semi-Annual Employee Evaluation Form for Induction
& Instructional I Professional Employees adopted by the Board of School
Directors July 12, 2005 agenda item #8-8. An earlier version of the new
observation form was implemented in 2004-05. The only changes to the form are
the title and the expanded use of the form to include first year Instructional
II teachers new to WASD. The form was 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.
8.4
Consider approving Roosevelt Middle School to pilot implementation during the
2005-06 school year of the alternative observation form:
Instructional II Professional Employee Observation Form: Pilot: Roosevelt
Middle School 2005-06 (version 8/4/05) to observe all Instructional II
professional employees. The only changes to the form described in the above
agenda item are the title and the expanded use of the form to include all
Instructional II teachers in Roosevelt Middle School. The form was reviewed and
approved for recommendation to the Board for a pilot by the Differentiated
Supervision Committee, Williamsport Education Association President, the
Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
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.
Accept Eric J. Gee's resignation as Director of Instructional/Administrative
Technology, effective date to be determined. Mr. Gee has accepted a position
with
Loyalsock Township School District and a transition schedule will be
coordinated among the Districts and Mr. Gee.
B.
P. Nayo Brown, full-time Supervisor of Special Study Hall (205 days) at the
high school, for other employment, effective August 9, 2005.
C.
LeAnn M. Henry, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for other
employment, effective August 2, 2005.
D.
Nancy D. Vanderlin, full-time Health Room Technician at Roosevelt Middle
School, for personal reasons, effective August 11, 2005.
9.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - None at this time
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF - Consider the election of the following staff, for the
purpose and on the date indicated:
A.
Tara A. Swisher, 147 Swisher Lane, Montgomery, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August
25, 2005), to teach Special Education at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a
salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300 (+ $200), pending receipt of all
necessary paperwork. Ms. Swisher holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven
University and is certified in Special Education N-12 (replacing Ron Sahm,
transferred to replace Allen Taylor, transferred to high school to replace
LeAnn Henry, resigned). Ms. Swisher will also be scheduled to participate in
Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term
[rescind initial election as a long-term substitute teacher on the August 2,
2005 Board Agenda].
B.
Betsy G. Yost, 1347 Rose Valley Rd., Cogan Station, 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, to teach
Special Education at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Step
1, bachelor's, $38,300 (+ $200), prorated. Ms. Yost holds a bachelor's degree
from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically
Handicapped (replacing Susan McCusker, on sabbatical leave). Ms. Yost will
also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the
start of the 2005-2006 school term [authorize Superintendent to sign MOU].
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2005-2006 school year
at the rates 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 (all stipends at contracted rates):
WAHS Position
Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director
Todd L. Kendall $7,365
Marching Band Assistant
Ryan R. Pritchard $3,683
Director I
Marching Band Assistant
Kevin D. Henry $2,578
Director II
Color Guard Coordinator
Laura C. Weir $3,166
Color Guard Assistant
Theresa T. Kendall $1,178
Top Hat Marching Band Director Larry Johnson
$2,210
Percussion Assistant Mary Jo Mitchell
$1,326
Color Guard Silks Rebecca Pritchard
$1,178
Strolling Strings Jeffrey M. Tedford
$2,946
D.
The following persons as teachers for the Extended Day Program at Roosevelt
Middle School effective for the 2005-2006 school year. Teachers will be paid
at the rate of $25.43 per hour plus appropriate benefits, up to five (5) hours
per week. All costs funded through Education Assistance Program/Sheridan
Project Funds:
Matthew D. Hartman
781 River Mill Rd., Jersey Shore
Michelle L. Pulizzi
1026 Mulberry St., Williamsport
Tim M. Tyson
819 Second St., Williamsport
Teresa E. Miller
53 Caraway Dr., Cogan Station
Thomas D. Croce
595 Park Ave., Lock Haven
Carol K. DeSilva
207 Feigles Rd., Muncy
Jeffrey E. Ohnmeiss
1000 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport
Rebecca K. Ward
110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore
Barbara J. Sullivan
651 Pearson Rd., Jersey Shore
Dixie R. Weaver
1278 Route 87 Highway, Montoursville
Judith J. Bower
75 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Amanda R. Taylor
110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore
Michael W. Burd
266 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport
E.
The following as Coordinating Teachers at the stipend amounts indicated for
each position for the 2005-2006 school year:
Alix Lang
Foreign Language Department $2,500
Diane M. Breon
Library Department $2,500
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F.
Angela B. Corey, 331 Eldred St. Apt. 1, Williamsport, to maintain, update, and
process records, applications, and reports related to the Adult Education/Adult
Literacy Grants, for approximately 20 hours per month, effective on or about
September 12, 2005, through June, 2006, at wage rate per collective bargaining
agreement (funded through Adult Education/Adult Literacy Grants).
G.
Approve a stipend in the amount of $4,400 (plus social security, retirement,
and worker's comp) for Jessica J. Long, 204 West Peale Ave, Mill Hall, to
prepare public relations brochures, general updates, newsletters, strategic
plan updates, recognition activities and website updates for the District's
administration during the 2005-2006 school year.
H.
Brett A. Leinbach, 75 Fisher Circle, Cogan Station, as a paid intern in the Tax
Office, effective August 1, 2005, for the duration of 480 hours, at the rate of
$8.00 per hour (no benefits).
I.
Any student enrolled at the Williamsport Area High School Special Education
Program for employment in the Food Service Department and subject to assignment
by Patricia Cioffi, Job Training Coordinator, at the hourly rate of $4.25 per
hour for the actual number of hours worked for the 2005-2006 school year,
effective August 29, 2005.
J.
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:
Denise L. VanDeLinde
233 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport
K.
The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an
emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at
the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual
number of hours assigned and worked during the 2005-2006 school year:
Jenni L. Baltzer
3890 Slacks Run Rd., Trout Run
Susan R. Benjamin
440 Sylvan Dell Park Rd., Williamsport
Crystal L. Bernstein
500 E. Second Ave., S. Williamsport
Charlene E. Fitzgerald
826 West Southern Ave., S. Williamsport
Bernard R. Katz
2529 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
Nancy A. King
219 Grove St., P.O. Box 514, Avis
Lynne H. Koskie
988 Lockcuff Rd., Williamsport
Jason L. Paulhamus
3459 W. Route 973 Hwy., Cogan Station
L.
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:
Michaelann M. Totin
820 Second Ave., Williamsport
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Jessica J. Long, 204 West Peale Ave, Mill Hall, from Technology Resource
Integrator/Public Relations to a full-time Temporary Professional Employee to
teach Literature/Media at the Roosevelt Middle School, effective August 25,
2005, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300. Ms. Long holds a
bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in English
(transferred from administrative position to newly revised middle school
position replacing FLEX program position). Ms. Long will also be scheduled
to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the
2005-2006 school term.
B.
Ronald E. Sahm, 431 Percy St., South Williamsport, from a full-time Special
Education teacher to a full-time Mathematics teacher at Roosevelt Middle
School, effective August 25, 2005, at a salary rate of Step 10, master's,
$56,500. Mr. Sahm holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and a
master's equivalency and is certified in Mid-Level Mathematics 7-9, Elementary,
and Mentally and Physically Handicapped (replacing Allen Taylor, transferred
to the high school replacing LeAnn Henry, resigned).
C.
Steven R. Deitrick, 1403 Almond St., Williamsport, from a school bus driver to
an Instructional Support Aide for the Vocational/Technical Program at the high
school, with a base wage rate of $17,016 ($13.14 per hour), effective August
25, 2005 (new position approved by the Board).
9.5 CONTRACTS
A.
R. "Rusty" Franzen, Jr., 23 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport, to provide
substitute principal (administrative) services to the Williamsport Area School
District administration at the rate of $345.00 per day, not to exceed a total
of $20,000 for the 2005-2006 school year (unless approved by the Board of
Directors), effective September 6, 2005, through June 9, 2006. Mr. Franzen
retired effective August 20, 2004.
9.6 OTHER
A.
Authorize the extension of the work day (up to 45 minutes per day) for each of
the following employees for days assigned at Curtin Middle School, during the
2005-2006 school term, as determined to be necessary by the building
administration:
Daniel Whitaker (Instructional Support Aide), 935 Louisa St., Williamsport
Ronald (Jamal) Nesmith (Paraprofessional), 638 Market St., Williamsport
These individuals will provide Student Intervention Support Services at Curtin
Middle School. The status of these assignments will be reviewed during the
school year and terminated if no longer deemed necessary by the administration.
9.6 OTHER CONT’D:
B.
Authorize the extension of the workday (up to one (1) hour) for Gregory Ousley,
Instructional Aide at Roosevelt Middle School, to monitor special needs
students on the bus that travels between the Lose bus stop and Roosevelt Middle
School during the 2005-2006 school term. The status of this assignment will
be reviewed during the school year and terminated if no longer deemed necessary
by the administration.
C.
Authorize the Superintendent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with
the Williamsport Education Association (WEA) addressing guidelines regarding
members who exercise opt-out/opt-in provisions relating to health care coverage
provided by the District.
D.
The following teacher transfers will be effective with start of the 2005-2006
school year:
STAFF
PREVIOUS NEW NEW
MEMBER
LOCATION LOCATION ASSIGNMENT
Thomas P. Bartholomew
Alt. Ed. Curtin Social Studies
Marc P. Berry
Lyco Valley WAHS Technology Educ.
Peggy J. Crawley
MS Itinerant WAHS Voc. Ed. Learning Fac.
Elaine M. Eck
Cochran Sheridan Elementary (5th grade)
Karen L. Furman
MS Itinerant Lyco Valley Literature/Media
K. Colleen Good
MS Itinerant Curtin Mathematics
Robin A. Guillaume
Roosevelt Stevens Kindergarten
Patrice M. Laurence
Jackson Jackson Elementary (5th grade)
Jessica Jo Long
IMC Roosevelt Literature/Media
Paula S. McGonigal
Roosevelt District-Wide Extended Day Coord.
Carol W. Porter
Sheridan WAHS Special Educ.
Ann L. Potter
Stevens Stevens Elementary (3rd grade)
Maureen M. Richards Roosevelt Rd. Hills Elementary (4
th grade)
James B. Runnels Jackson Jackson
Elementary (IST)
Bruce C. Sacavage Rd. Hills Hep.-Lyc. Elementary (3
rd grade)
Ronald E. Sahm Roosevelt Roosevelt Mathematics
Dana Schenck-Welshans WAHS WAHS
Rdg. Specialist (9th gr.)
Jeffrey A. Strohl
WAHS HS/Sheridan ½ Vision/½ Guided Rdg.
Allen V. Taylor
Roosevelt WAHS Mathematics
Tracey A. Tillett
WAHS Jackson Kindergarten
Jessica C. Waldman
WAHS Rd. Hills Special Educ.
Joy L. White
Sheridan Sheridan Elementary (4th grade)
Lisa E. Yingling
Rd. Hills Rd. Hills Elementary (IST)
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
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
11.2*
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Hemlock Girl Scout Council to use the multi-purpose room and/or cafeteria at
the
District’s elementary schools on various dates in September from 6:00 p.m.
until
8:00 p.m. to hold an informational meeting on Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout
Council is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $150.00.
Certificate of Insurance to be received. Hemlock Girl Scout Council would also
like to request that whenever a school building is used for regular meetings
throughout the year those fees also be waived.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider approving an agreement with the YMCA Child Care Services, Inc. for
student supervision assistance of the Breakfast Program for the 2005-06 school
year at an estimated cost of $6,243.75 (3.75 hours/day, 180 days, $9.25/hr).
The YMCA will not be paid on days when breakfast is not served.
12.2
Consider authorizing the purchase and installation of an Automotive
Electrical/Electronics and Engine Performance Systems Trainers to be used at
the Williamsport Area High School. All recommended awards are based on the
lowest bid meeting our specifications. Eleven requests for bid were mailed to
various companies however; we only received one bid and two “No Bids”
.
The District will pay for half of the system and the balance will be paid from
the Career and Technical Education Grant Funding.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Allegheny Educational Systems, Inc., Natrona Heights, PA
$42,525.00
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
August 22-23 New Teacher Induction
August 25 District-wide Professional Development Inservice day
August 26 District-wide Inservice/Building Meetings day
August 29 First Day of School for Grades K-9
August 29 Inservice Day for Grades 10-12
August 30 All Students Report to School
September 5 Labor Day Holiday
September 6 WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
