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, August 1, 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: Shirley L. Canada, Kelly R. Pedersen, David B. Stone, Jr., Dale L. Vollman,
Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, James E. Temple.
INVOCATION – Lois T. Williams provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the Regular Meetings of April 18 and May 2, 2000, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 6-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Jackie Thomas (Acting Superintendent)
A. Representative Thomas W. Dempsey will be visiting our schools on September 15, 2000, as part of “America’s Legislator’s Back to School Day.”
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone Jr.
A. At the conclusion of tonight’s Board meeting, we will rerun a half-hour presentation entitled “Back to School.” The program will air from 9:30 to 10:00 p.m.
B. President Stone recognized Fred Holland to review the letter from Eugene W. Hickok, Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to the Honorable Clinton W. Smith concerning the Woodward Township transfer to the Jersey Shore School District. Mr. Holland reviewed the procedural steps remaining in the process. President Stone invited members of the public who wish to assist in resisting the transfer to contact us.
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following items related construction projects:
A. Authorize a change order to the contract with R & P Industrial Chimney to increase the contract by $600.00 to provide additional steel reinforcement on the Roosevelt Middle School chimney.
Construction Projects Cont’d:
B. Acknowledge receipt of PlanCon Part H, Project Financing for the Vocational Project from the PA Department of Education.
C. Acknowledge receipt of PlanCon Part H, Project Financing for the Roosevelt Middle School Project from the PA Department of Education.
D. Acknowledge receipt of PlanCon Part G, Project Accounting Based on Bids, for the Cochran Elementary School Project from the PA Department of Education.
The motion for construction items carried by a unanimous roll call.
E. Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to authorize the administration to negotiate the best price and proceed with air conditioning of the principals and health suites of the Roosevelt Middle School with change order approval to occur on August 15, 2000.
Motion approved 6-0.
President Stone recognized Mr. Piwowar to provide an update on the Vocational Project.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following financial items:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,267,783.01
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 132,439.49
General Fund – Restricted (State) 5,789.78
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 5,102.18
Food Service Fund 14,495.76
Data Processing Fund 7,158.72
Maintenance Fund 34,256.76
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 4,787.94
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 20,877.94
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL $2,492,691.58
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 08/01/00 in the amount of $1,752,551.12, 08/01/00A in the amount of $183,991.09, 08/01/00B in the amount of $17,795.90 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 08/01/00, 08/01/00A, and 08/18/00B.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
7.1 Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve revisions to Policy #406, “Substitute Teachers,” at the first reading.
Motion carried 6-0.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Authorize the following six (6) music teachers for summer curriculum work on the Middle School Music Classroom and Choral Curriculum. The work will be complete on non-school time at a rate of $75 per teacher per day.
Two Days Each One Day Each
Peg Bross Marissa Sorrentino
Phil Stattel
Pat Huffman
Doug Gordon
Lori Nelson
The approximate cost for the work will be $1,200, which is budgeted in string # 101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8.2 Authorize Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career Education, in collaboration with the Susquehanna Health System’s Family Center for Reproductive Health, to apply for a Pregnant and Parenting Teen (PPT) grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the amount of $15,000. The purpose of the PPT program is to assist pregnant and parenting teens with staying in school until graduation through individual and group supportive services, health care and nutritional education, parenting and child development information, vocational and career planning, and coordination of community services. If received, this will be the third year that the WASD has provided PPT services to Williamsport Area High School students as a collaborative effort with Susquehanna Health System.
8.3
Authorize Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career Education, in collaboration
with the Susquehanna Health System’s Family Center for Reproductive
Health, to apply for an ELECT (Education Leading to Employment & Career
Training) grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The purpose of
this grant is to assist pregnant and parenting teens attending the Williamsport
Area High School with staying 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.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, 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. Norma F. Losch, full-time second grade teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 25, 2000.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Norma F. Losch from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 20 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C. Corey M. Wright, mathematics teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for other employment, effective August 14, 2000.
D. Mari A. Fauth, guidance counselor at Sheridan and Woodward Elementary Schools, due to relocation out of the area, effective August 23, 2000.
A. Kathi E. Kelley, 1937 Summit Court, Montoursville, Reading Specialist at Jackson Elementary School, for a sabbatical leave effective for the first semester of the 2000-2001 school year (tentative return date January 16, 2001), for the purpose of health restoration.
Mrs. Kelley has been a teacher in the District since September 2, 1975, and has not taken a previous sabbatical.
B. Sherri K. Buckwalter, second grade teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, extension of maternity leave, effective August 24, 2000, through the end of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school year (tentative return date January 16, 2001).
C. Jeanne A. Goodell, special education learning support teacher at Cochran Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective August 31, 2000, through November 22, 2000.
Mrs. Goodell's leave of absence is 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.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Lydia M. Comerford, 1709 Clarion Dr., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 24, 2000, through the end of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school term (tentative date of January 12, 2001), unless terminated sooner, as a guidance counselor at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Master’s, $38,842, prorated, pending receipt of Emergency Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms. Comerford holds a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master’ s degree from Marywood College and is certified in Elementary School Guidance (replacing Carole Heckel, on sabbatical leave).
B. The following coaches at the respective schools for the 2000-2001 school year at the rates 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
Football
Head Coach: Stephen M. Radocaj $6,341
Varsity Assistants: William O. Olsen $3,171
Charles L. Ackerman $3,171
Gary Brown $3,171
Junior Varsity Assistants: Mark F. Nye $2,853
David G. Love $2,853
Christopher Eiswerth $2,853
Ninth Grade Coaches: Jeffrey T. Wike $2,536
Robert T. Lundy $2,181
Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
Head Coach: Stuart P. Shebest $2,181
Assistant Coach: VACANT ---
Boys Soccer
Head Coach: Mark F. Marinucci $3,171
Assistant Coaches: Trevor Loehr $1,490
Girls Soccer - NOT ACTED ON
Head Coach: Deborah A. Dominick $3,171
Assistant Coach: Nancy Spagnuolo $1,585
Girls Tennis
Head Coach: John F. Dorner $1,902
Golf
Head Coach: Michael Allegrucci $1,902
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. The following coaches at the respective schools for the 2000-2001 school year cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Cheerleading
Coach:
Heather L. Stafford $1,788
Coach:
Kelly A. Morgret $1,788
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant Coach:
William L. Cuebas, Jr. $2,219
Assistant Coach:
Tony C. Birch $1,788
Softball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Robyn H. Flaherty $1,110
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant Coach:
Richard S. Matthews $2,219
Assistant Coach:
John F. Clark $1,902
Softball
Lead Assistant (split):
Roger A. Harris $ 555
Lead Assistant (split):
Bill Bannon $ 555
Football
Lead Assistant Coach: Randall G. Laird
$2,219
Assistant Coach: Ronald E. Sahm
$1,902
Volunteer: Michael B. Lundy, Jr.
$ 0 Softball
Lead Assistant Coach: Steve L. Reed
$1,110
C.
Sandra L. Sholder, 3466 Pine Mt. Rd., Jersey Shore, as a substitute food
service driver for the Summer Food Service Program during the period of July
21, 2000, until August 25, 2000, at the rate of $8.88 per hour, for the actual
number of hours worked.
D.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $5.75 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 28, 2000:
Sandra L. Sholder
3466 Pine Mt. Rd., Jersey Shore
Rita M. Eck
2109 Central Ave., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E.
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
Leon D. Bodle
1801 Princeton Ave., Williamsport
Shannon R. Weaver
612 Rose St., Williamsport
Secondary
Stacey L. Saxon
987 Harvey Rd., Williamsport
F.
Mary D. Masden, 15 Florence Drive, Cogan Station, as a substitute
administrative support/aide, 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.
G.
Patricia K. Lentz, 831 Faxon Parkway, Williamsport, as a temporary professional
employee, effective August 24, 2000, as guidance counselor at Sheridan and
Round Hills Elementary Schools, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1,
master’s, $38,842. Ms. Lentz holds a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg
University and a master’s degree from Bucknell University and is certified
in Elementary School Counselor and School Psychologist (replaces Mari Fauth,
resigned).
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A.
Anne L. Crowell, 832 Race St., Williamsport, from a life skills support
(special education) aide at the high school to an instructional support aide
(regular education; 185-day, 7 hours per day) at the high school, at an annual
rate of $15,708, effective August 21, 2000 (replacing John Stout, resigned).
B.
Christopher W. Hess, 3580 Rt. 287 Highway, Jersey Shore, from a general
maintenance worker to head custodian (250 day, 8 hours per day) at Roosevelt
Middle School, at an annual rate of $29,060, prorated, effective August 7, 2000
(replacing Lester Lockcuff, retired).
Approve the Executive Administrative Compensation Plan, Confidential
Administrative Compensation Plan, and Confidential Secretaries Compensation
Plan for July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2003.
9.6 CONTRACTED SERVICE
Authorize the administration to contract with the following:
A.
Sharon Altemier, R.R. 1, Box 512A, Jersey Shore, to administer CDL driving test
to school bus driver candidates at a cost of $40.00 per person, not to exceed
a total cost of $500. Mrs. Altemier is a certified Third Party Tester.
The personnel items motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, 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.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following
student/ community activities:
A.
Hemlock Girl Scout Council to use the multi-purpose room and/or cafeteria at
the
following elementary schools, on the dates and times provided, to hold an
informational meeting on Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Council is requesting
relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $125.00. Certificate of Insurance on
file. 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.
Jackson
September 27, 2000 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Lose
September 21, 2000 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sheridan
September 19, 2000 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Stevens
September 18, 2000 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Woodward
September 25, 2000 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
11.2*
Approve a scholarship award of $20.00 to a student for the Roger Cogswell
Memorial Award. This award was to be discontinued after 1999 by was included
in this year’s commencement program in error. (Amount of $20.00 to be
provided from general funds).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following
bids/contract items:
12.1*
Authorize Williamsport Electric to supply and install a flashing light on Route
220 near the Woodward Township Elementary School at a cost of $4,600 as per
the bid conducted by the Woodward Township Supervisors.
AND authorize reimbursement of $86.10 to Woodward Township for advertisement of
said bid.
AND express appreciation to the Woodward Township Board of Supervisors for
their assistance and cooperation in this project.
12.2
Approve a Letter of Agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and
Williamsport Counseling and Education of Tressler Lutheran Services for the
Primary Grades Counselor Initiative. The agreement will begin with the start
of the WASD calendar year in August 2000 and end with the end of the student
calendar in June 2001. Funding is being provided by the Lycoming-Clinton
Mental Health/Mental Retardation Joinder Program under a contractual
arrangement.
12.3*
Authorize the purchase of bakery products from Butter Krust Baking Company.
Five requests for bids were mailed to various suppliers however, only one bid
was received. The bid was received by 8:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the
District Service Center at
9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2000.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Butter Krust Baking Company
249 North 11th
Street
Sunbury, PA 17801-2450
12.4*
Authorize the purchase of ice cream products to Rakestraws Ice Cream Company,
Inc.
Quotes were received by 8:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2000. See attached tabulation.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Rakestraws Ice Cream Company, Inc.
17 East Coover Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.5*
Authorize the purchase of milk and milk products to Schneider Valley Farms
Dairy.
Galliker Dairy only delivers on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. They also
require a 48 hour advance order for 1% white milk. Sheridan Elementary
receives daily milk deliveries.
Quotes were received by 8:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2000. See attached tabulation.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Schneider Valley Farms Dairy
1860 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
12.6*
Approve a contract with Bethesda Day Treatment Center to provide educational
services for Williamsport Area School District children placed there during the
2000-01 school year at the rate of $28.00 per day. The district will provide
students with transportation to the Montoursville facility. Funding is
budgeted in Student Services accounts.
The bids/contracts motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
The motion carried 6-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Soccer Boosters will be having a large garage
sale on August 4th and 5th
at 927 First Avenue in Williamsport.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced that executive session was held prior to tonight’
;s 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 Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mr. Vollman, and carried the
meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary