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, April 5, 2005, beginning at 6:00 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, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman
ABSENT: David A. Huffman.
INVOCATION – Mrs. Susan Mahaffey provided the invocation and read the second district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meetings - March 1 and 15, 2005 (Approved in omnibus motion - see below)
Student Representatives’ Report – None
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Outstanding Student Presentations:
Comerford, Guidance Counselor
Comerford, Guidance Counselor
Kirk Felix, Principal
B. Budget Presentation - Revenue
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. School Resource Officer Program Update—David Wright, Director of Student Services; Participating Law Enforcement Officers; and Building Administrators
Mr. Wright introduced Captain Bowers and Officer M. Miller of the Williamsport Bureau of Police, Chief Lusk and Officer McCormick of the Old Lycoming Township Police Department and Bob Markle, Chairman of the Old Lycoming Supervisors. All of the
Participants praised the School Resource Officer Program and thanked Dr. Lowery, David Wright and the Board for participating in the program.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B. Recognition of Williamsport Area School District’s Project 720 Accomplishments by Governor Edward G. Rendell
C. Calendar of Events
April 3-15 PSSA Testing in Math and Reading (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11)
April 11 Diversity Committee Meeting -- 12:00 pm
April 11 Public Relations Committee Meeting -- 4:00 pm
April 12 PTO/PTA/Organizations Meeting with Board President -- 6:00 pm
April 18 Secondary Alternative Education Meeting -- 4:00 pm
April 19 Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee -- 2:00 pm
April 19 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
April 21 ETAC/ATAC Meeting -- 6:30 pm
April 21-22 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 25-26 Snow Make-up Days (all schools in session)
April 27 Gifted Advisory Council Meeting -- 7:00 pm
May 3 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
President Stone initiated a discussion on Act 72 and reminded everyone that the opt-in deadline is May 30th . He suggested that we place an Act 72 public discussion on the agenda for each meeting prior to the deadline. The board all agreed that this was a good idea and instructed the Board Secretary to include this item.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Athletic Advisory Committee is interviewing for some coaching positions. He also indicated that Monday’s Alternative Education Committee is being rescheduled.
Mrs. Williams reported that the Diversity Committee is working hard to prepare for the May 13th Festival. They are eager for help. Everyone should mark their calendar to attend the event. Mrs. Williams also reported that the Community Relations Committee is preparing for the May 3rd volunteer banquet and that they need help from all of the board members.
President Stone reported on the construction projects. He stated that the Labor and Industry inspection of the Hepburn Lycoming addition is scheduled for early May. He stated that the project is going well and he commended Mr. Gonsar and staff. Dr. Lowery also praised Mr. Gonsar for the way he has handled the project.
Construction Projects
A. Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the attached list of change orders for the Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School and Lycoming Valley Middle School Projects summarized as follows:
Contractor Change Orders Net Change
Robert Feaster GHL3-6 GHL8 $8,877
R & J Ertel HL1, HL2, LV2 $2,185
Lecce Electric HL1-6, LV204 ($3,099)
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
President Stone called an executive session for personnel and legal advice at 7:59 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:17 p.m.
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Temple to approve the minutes and the balance of the agenda with the exception of item 6.4.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,724,963.22
General Fund – Restricted 269,394.41
Athletics and Extra Curricular 18,149.79
Food Service Fund 73,022.74
Data Processing Fund 7,496.50
Maintenance Fund 39,997.22
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 35,730.99
Student Activities 2,361.60
TOTAL $3,171,116.47
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 04/05/05 in the amount of $1,033,048.89, 04/05/05A in the amount of $179,159.27, 04/05/05B in the amount of $284,125.53, 04/05/05C in the amount of $398,067.96, 04/05/05D in the amount of $1,125.00, 04/05/05E in the amount of $125.00, 04/05/05F in the amount of $250.00, 04/05/05G in the amount of $11,909.58, 04/05/05H in the amount of $638,956.56, 04/05/05I in the amount of $276,634.15, 04/05/05J in the amount of $16,292.90, 04/05/05K in the amount of $1,456,893.65, 04/05/05L in the amount of
FINANCE REPORT
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted cont’d:
$221,694.14 and 04/05/05M in the amount of $54,066.67 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 04/05/05, 04/05/05A, 04/05/05B, 04/05/05C, 04/05/05D, 04/05/05E, 04/05/05F, 04/05/05G, 04/05/05H, 04/05/05I, 04/05/05J, 04/05/05K, 04/05/05L and 04/05/05M.
6.3* Approve the FY06 BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 General Operations Budget.
6.4* Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mr. Temple, to authorize the solicitor to take the following actions for the District as a member of the Unsecured Creditors Committee in the Bankruptcy Case involving the Pennsylvania Public School Health Care Trust (Case No. 1- 04-06867 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania):
a. To vote to retain the law firm of Tucker Arensberg as counsel to the Unsecured Creditors Committee.
b. To vote to retain an accounting firm to analyze financial matters relating to the trust on behalf of the Unsecured Creditors Committee.
The motion carried 6-0-2 with Mrs. Markle and Mr. Zimmerman abstaining.
BOARD POLICY
7.1 Approve the first reading and of Policy #105.2, “Exemption from Instruction.”
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Approve payment to Mr. Stanley Griggs for presenting one planetarium show to a public group on February 23, 2005. In accordance with the existing planetarium usage policy, Mr. Griggs is to be paid at the homebound rate of $25.25 per hour for three hours for each show. The total payment for three hours shall be $75.75. Budgeted in account number 10- 3390-131--000-00-000-000-007-0000
8.2 Approve an Act 80 day for Cochran, Hepburn, Jackson, Round Hills, and Stevens
Elementary Schools on Monday April 25, 2005. This day replaces the Act 80 day scheduled for March 24 that was canceled due to snow.
8.3 Approve clinician Liz Shapiro, Lighting, Design, and Technical Theatre Professional, Community Arts Center, to provide professional development training of the auditorium lighting control system and lighting instruments for the staff and students at Williamsport Area High School. The training will be held in four sessions, after school, during March and April 2005, dates to be determined. Cost to the district would be $500 for clinician fees to Liz Shapiro from fund # 10 2271 329 000 00 000 000 017 0000.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.4 Approve clinician Tim Breon, J & R Music Studio Sound Engineer, to provide professional development training of the auditorium sound control system, digital recording, and microphones for the staff and students at Williamsport Area High School. The training will be held in four sessions, after school, during March and April 2005, dates to be determined. Cost to the district would be $300 for clinician fees to Tim Breon from fund # 10 2271 329 000 00 000 000 017 0000
8.5 Approve the Metamorphosis Performing Company to provide the "Sense of Touch" program to the second grades of the Williamsport Area Elementary Schools. The cost of the presentations is $475 for each of six performances for a total cost of $2,850. The cost of the presentations is funded through the elementary curriculum budget and individual site-based budgets.
8.6
WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION Consider approving an agreement with APL
Associates to present an Instructional Skills APL Level I Workshop for 45 WASD
teachers August 8-12. 2005. This workshop is offered as part of the new
teacher induction
program as well as a refresher for experienced teachers. The approximate costs
are
$11,000 (including $10,000 fee, mileage, lodging and food) and are budgeted in
account number 10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.7 Authorize payment to Michael Millward at the rate of 24.67 per hour for a maximum of 5 hours per week to provide special education instruction to a special education student who was placed in the afterhours program for behavioral concerns. String number is 10-1200-121-891-10-910-000-004-0005 .
8.8 Approve a "Career Exploration Day" opportunity for WASD students in grades 5 through 12 on April 28, 2005. This is a career education activity and coincides with the national "Take Our Daughters to Work Day." This experience is only recommended for students in grades 5 through 12; however, students in Kindergarten through 4th grade may participate in the experience by completing the “Application for Excused Absence for an Educational Trip." This is a voluntary activity that will require pre-registration to include parent's signature and identification of parent/guardian's place of employment to be visited. Additionally, students participating in this activity with their parent will be required, and given the opportunity, to complete regular academic work covered on April 28. Participating students will also be required to complete a variety of appropriate assignments relevant to their visitation of the parent's place of employment. Participating parents are responsible for the transportation and safety of their child to and from their place of employment.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Robert A. Burke, full-time custodian at the high school, for personal reasons, effective at the end of the day on March 31, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Michelle W. Bower, full-time Mathematics teacher at Curtin Middle School, for an unpaid child rearing leave, effective for the 2005-06 school term (tentative dates of August 25, 2005 through June 9, 2006).
B. Estella R. DeClerck, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for March 11 (¼ day), March 15-18, and April 21-22, 2005.
C. Jacqueline L. Derr, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective March 9 (¼ day) and March 11, 2005 (¼ day).
D. Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, extension of an unpaid leave (documentation on file), effective April 2, 2005, through April 7, 2005.
E. Meagan B. Falvo, instructional support aide (sign language interpreter) at
Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave (documentation on file), effective
March 14, 2005, through May 3, 2005, possibly to return sooner. Ms. Falvo is not
eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act at this time.
F. Kathryn A. Girio, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective February 15 (¼ day), February 25 (¼ day), and March 11, 2005 (¼ day).
G. Tammy L. Parsons, general food service worker at Roosevelt Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective June 1, 2005, through June 6, 2005.
H. Donna E. Robertson, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective April 11, 2005,
through April 22, 2005.
I. Kimberly M. Smith, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave (documentation on file), effective March 16, 2005, through June 2, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
J. Tammy L. Summers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on March 9, 2005.
K. Marguerite Wolfgang, full-time health room technician at Cochran Elementary School, extension of an unpaid leave (documentation on file), effective April 1, 2005, through April 29, 2005.
L. Terrie M. Campana, full-time kindergarten teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective April 5, 2005, to care for a family member.
Mrs. Campana will attempt to schedule absences in advance (when possible). Mrs. Campana will be entitled to health insurance for a maximum period of time equivalent to 12 weeks under the Family Medical Leave Act, but is without pay or any other benefits.
M. Julie B. Chilson, full-time elementary (3rd grade) teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective May 12, 2005, through August, 2005 (returning at the start of the 2005-2006 school year; tentative date of August 25, 2005).
Mrs. Chilson is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on May 12, 2005, which will be taken 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.
N. Louis H. Gatti, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective May 11, 2005, through May 12, 2005.
O. Kathie A. Saar, part-time instructional support aide at Cochran Elementary School, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective April 27, 2005, through April 29, 2005.
P. Ronald W. Solomon, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective May 23, 2005, through June 10, 2005.
Q. Kimberly A. Whittington, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons (documentation on file), effective for one day only on March 31, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. 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 2004-2005 school year:
Isaac H. Willis 700 College Place, Williamsport (effective 03/22/05)
Jolene R. Compton 7632 Route 973 E, Williamsport
Lane A. Vogler 313 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport
B. 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:
Lisa M. Novotny 85 Alexis Drive, Williamsport
Nicole L. Vuocolo 420 Cherry St., Montoursville
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A. Terry L. Carpenter, 1443 Pine Run Rd., Linden, from a full-time Administrative Support I (185 day, 7 hours per day) to a full-time Administrative Support II (245 day, 7½ hours per day) in the Special Education Department at the DSC, with a base wage rate of $27,085, prorated ($14.74 per hour), effective April 18, 2005 (replacing Regena Mull, retired).
9.5 WORK CALENDARS FOR 2005-2006
Consider approving work schedules calendars for administrative, professional staff and support staff employees for fiscal year 2005-2006 as listed below:
Category Column Days Hours
12-month Custodial/Maintenance/Warehouse/
Printer/Automotive Maintenance A 250 8
12-month Administrators*, Confidential Admin. Support* B 245 7 ½*
12-month Technicians, Admin. Support B 245 7 ½
11-month Selected Admin. Support Staff C 225 7
11-month Selected Administrators* D 220 7 ½*
10-month Department Heads and Selected Administrators* E 205 7*
10-month Elem. Administrators*, Admin. Support E 205 7
Selected Psychologists F 200 7 ½
Teacher Schedule G 188 7
Instructional Aides/Administrative Support H 185 7
Students/Bus Drivers/Food Service/Security Officers I 180 ---
*Reflects advertised office hours. These employee schedules are not limited to office hours.
9.6 OTHER
A. Approve an extension of Kathy M. Shirey’s work schedule (administrative support, part-time - Food Service) up to 10 additional days to complete work for the end of the 2004-2005 school year.
B. Authorize payment to Kevin D. Choate, 347 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport, to
provide tutorial services to an MR student with severe behavioral issues for up to 3
hours per week. Mr. Choate will be paid at the rate of $24.67 per hour, effective
March 21, 2005 (funded through ACCESS; string #10-1200-131-891-30-850-000-
004-0005).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
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.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Sixty-two jazz ensemble members from Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and Roosevelt Middle Schools, accompanied by their teachers to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during April 2005 to participate in Jazz Day. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with their school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-20-550/600/650-121-023-0000).
B. Fifty (50) fourth grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Lincoln Caverns (Huntington) during May 2005. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
C. Approximately 100 fifth grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their principal and parent chaperones, to travel to Knoebel’ ;s Grove during May 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended within 30 school days prior to the date of the trip. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
D. Approximately 150 eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Thomas Taber Museum, Williamsport City Hall, the Lycoming County Courthouse, and Indian Park (Montoursville) during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have received any suspensions or disciplinary referrals to the school office after March 21, 2005. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
E. Approximately 160 sixth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and an aide, to travel to the Corning Museum of Glass during May 2005. The students will be split into two groups and will attend on separate days. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
F. Ninety-two (92) first grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and one paraprofessional, to travel to T & D’s Cats of the World (Mifflinburg) during May 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended within 30 school days of the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
G. Sixteen (16) members of Curtin Middle School’s Jazz Band, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Brandon Park and Cochran Middle School during April 2005. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. The students will walk to and from Curtin to Brandon Park. Transportation will be required for the trip to Cochran (10-1100-519-000-20-550-121-023-0000).
H. Five (5) Williamsport Area High School students, accepted by competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association All-State Festival to be held in Hershey on four days during April 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
Choir Band
Dominic Schiraldi-Irrera, Tenor I Andrew Mextorf, Trumpet
Stephen Tressler, Bass II
Orchestra
Andrew Giodano, Violin
Rachael Smith, Cello
Cost to the District would be $1,405 for student registration fees ($490 from 10-3212-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000; $490 from 10-3214-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000; and $245 from 10-3212-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000); and $880 for teacher
11.1* Consider approving the following student trips:
H. Five (5) Williamsport Area High School students, accepted by competitive audition cont’d:
expenses ($200 from 10-3212-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000; $200 from 10-3214-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000; and $480 from 10-3211-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000). Ann Radspinner, Ed Richards, and Jeff Tedford will accompany the students. Three substitutes will be needed for two days. The students will be transported by their teachers and parents.
I. Ten (10) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s dance company, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Harrisburg during May 2005 to perform for Arts in Education Day. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-30-850-140-025-0000). A substitute will be required for the day.
J. Approximately 125 physics students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers and 6-8 parent volunteers, to travel to Knoebel’s Grove Amusement Park during May 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-30-850-180-027-0000). Student admission will be charged to 10-1100-813-000-30-850-180-027-0000). One substitute will be required for the day.
K. Fifteen (15) Williamsport Area High School horticulture students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Earth Science Center (Allenwood) during April 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000). One substitute will be required for the day.
L. Fifty (50) second grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, and aide, and parent chaperones, to travel to Woodward Cave during May 2005. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
M. Seventy-five (75) fifth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Del Grosso’s Park (Tipton) during June 2005. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn PTO.
N. Retroactive Approval: One (1) student from Lycoming Valley Middle School, accompanied by his teacher, to travel to Harrisburg during March 2005 to participate in the State Math Counts Competition.
O. Twenty-one (21) sixth grade students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the SPCA during April 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have had any illegal absences or have received out-of-school suspension. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Curtin PTO.
P. Five (5) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by a guidance counselor, to travel to State College for four days during April 2005 to attend the Second Mile Leadership Institute. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties. The students will be transported in the high school van. All cost for participation will be funded through the Student Services budget.
11.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Retroactive approval to Williamsport AYSO to use the cafetorium at Roosevelt Middle School on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to hold a coaches meeting. Williamsport AYSO is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Approve a contract with Intermediate Unit 13 with the provision of $1,500 to the District for participation in the Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System Phase I and II Pilot.
12.2* Authorize the purchase of art supplies to replenish inventoried stock 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.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.2* Authorize the purchase of art supplies to replenish inventoried stock cont’ ;d:
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2005:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
AFP Industries, Inc., Miami Springs, FL $ 6,560.20
Dick Blick Company, Galesburg, IL 4,259.00
Bye Mo’r Inc., Kingsbury, IN 1,151.84
Commercial Art Supply Inc., Syracuse, NY 589.00
Elgin School Supply Co. Inc., Chico, CA 19.00
Kurtz Bros. Inc., Clearfield, PA 18,584.25
National Art & School Supplies, Rahway, NJ 324.00
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 9,422.52
Quill Office Supplies Inc., Palatine, IL 525.58
Sax Arts & Crafts Inc., New Berlin, WI 3,348.95
The Ceramic Shop, Philadelphia, PA 81.20
Triarco Arts & Crafts Inc., Plymouth, MN 60.75
$44,926.29
12.3* Authorize the purchase of a voice mail system and upgrades to the main phone system at the
Jackson Elementary School from Sage Technology Solutions. The equipment cost is
$5,665.24 from state contract pricing and installation and on-site warranty is $3,221.76 for a
total cost of $8,887.00 which will be funded by capital reserve.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Mahaffey reported that the sound panels in the Jackson Elementary Multi-Purpose Room are wonderful! The staff, students and parents are very happy.
Mrs. Markle stated that he Millionaire Baseball Team had a successful trip to Myrtle Beach. She said that we have a young team. She was encouraged by the large number of parents who made the trip to support the team.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Lori Baer told the board that the Millionaire Softball Team also had a successful trip to South Carolina and that there is a lot of parent support of this team also.
Upon motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle and carried the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary