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 19, 2005, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Peterson opened the meeting and requested a motion on item #1.
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to elect Pamela J. Markle as
President pro tempore for this meeting only due to the absences of both the Board President and
Board Vice President.
CALL TO ORDER
The President pro tempore, Pamela J. Markle, called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Karen V. Harris, David A. Huffman, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle,
Jay B. Shultz, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman
ABSENT: David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple.
INVOCATION – Mrs. Lois Williams provided the invocation and read the third district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – None
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT
A. Outstanding Students:
B. Congratulations to Mr. J. Scott McNeill for being selected for the state of Pennsylvania’s Alternative Educator of the Year award. This award is a highly competitive selection process. We are honored that Mr. McNeill was selected as the recipient.
C. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area School District for being named one of the Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America. Thank you to Richard Coulter, Department Chair for Music and Gifted Education, and the music staff for providing the students of our district with such a high quality music education.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
D. Act 72 – The Board of School Directors invites the citizens of WASD to provide input about Act 72. There will be an opportunity to speak to the Board at each meeting until the end of May at which time the Board is required to pass a resolution if they want to opt in to Act 72. Public input is requested and will be appreciated.
E. Budget Presentations.
F. May 17th Meeting
Mrs. Markle requested a motion to change the beginning time of the May 17, 2005 meeting
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. since most of the board members will be at the election polls.
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve Mrs. Markle’s recommendation.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Round Hills Bullying Prevention Program -- David Wright, Director of Student Services; Brandon Pardoe – Round Hills Principal; and Billie Miller, Round Hills Counselor
B. Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following course equivalencies pursuant to the district's Dual Enrollment program through Project 720 with Lock Haven University. Approval is needed for these equivalencies because of the need to issue credit for successful completion of college-level coursework at both Lock Haven University and at the Williamsport Area High School, and the high school does not have course titles or numbers that correspond to the Lock Haven offerings. The equivalent courses are as close in content and scope to those of Lock Haven University as the high school planned courses of instruction allow. The requested equivalencies are these:
Summer Offerings:
LHU Offering WAHS Equivalent
MATH107 Basic Statistics Intro to Statistics (2045, .5 CR)
CRJS102 Intro to Criminal Justice Intro Psychology (1061, .5 CR)
MUSI101 Intro to Music Jazz, Rock, Contemp. (6031, .5CR)
ACCT110 Financial Accounting Accounting I (4030, 1.0 CR)
ENG110 Intro to Literature Writing Workshop (0030, .5CR)
THEA110 Theater-Orientation Drama I (0071, .5CR)
PHYS135 Meteorology Astronomy/Meteor. (3050, 1.0CR)
(LHU Campus Only)
GEOS110 Physical Geology Geol. Earth Science (3051, 1.0 CR)
(LHU Campus Only)
AVIA115 Aviation/Aerospace Wksp. (Researching Equivalent)
(LHU Campus only, 6 Credits)
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B. Approve the following course equivalencies cont’d:
Spring 2006 Offering:
EDUC 000 Expl. Tchg and Learning Sociology (1051, .5 CR)
All of these courses may not be offered. Some are offered only at Lock Haven
University. Regardless of the number of credits Lock Haven issues on its transcript for these courses, WAHS students successfully completing the dual enrollment course will earn only the number of credits carried by the equivalency course at the high school.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
C. On display in the Dr. June Baskin Gallery: Williamsport Area Crayola Dream-Makers Show. This exhibition is made possible by partnerships between the Williamsport Area School District, the Scranton Cultural Center, Binney & Smith, Inc., and the John F. Kennedy Center's Partners in Education Program.
D. Calendar of Events
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 -- 7:15 pm
E. Authorize Dr. Patricia Lowery to serve as a member of the advisory committee formed under the provisions of House Resolution 3 of 2005 to oversee development and implementation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives’ Education Innovation Awards Program. Lowery’s membership was requested by the Speaker of the House of Representatives John M. Perzel.
F. Sheridan Project - David Wright
Mr. Wright reported on the progress of the Sheridan Project Grant and requested approval to begin making expenditures prior to receiving the grant funds.
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to authorize expenditures for the
Sheridan Project Grant with retro-active board approval.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the PSBA county meeting would be held at the Jersey Shore School District on Thursday and that the Region 12 meeting would be held at BLaST on April 27th.
Mrs. Williams reminded the Board to attend the volunteer recognition dinner on May 3rd.
Mrs. Markle reported that she attended a school wellness meeting today. She stated that it was going to be challenging to try not to be the food police. She stated that establishing a wellness policy will also be challenging because wellness has tentacles reaching into so many areas besides food. The discussion was enthusiastic that improvements could be realized.
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the balance of the agenda including the addendum.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call with the exception of item 11.1D for which Mr. Huffman voted in opposition.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the months of February and March 2005.
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 04/19/05 in the amount of $751,515.45, 04/19/05A in the amount of $876,921.02, 04/19/05B in the amount of $51,702.34, 04/19/05C in the amount of $4,170.00, 04/19/05D in the amount of $2,344,896.36, 04/19/05E in the amount of $11,759.42 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 04/19/05, 04/19/05A, 04/19/05B, 04/19/05C, 04/19/05D and 04/19/05E.
BOARD POLICY
7.1 Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #105.2, “Exemption from Instruction.” This is a revision to the current policy.
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Approval of the 2005-06 contract with Bethesda Day Treatment Center, Inc., for their provision of educational services to Williamsport Area School District students assigned to the program. The per diem cost for these services may change slightly from the 2004-05 rate ($38.00/day), and will be supplied to the Board as an attachment to the contract no later than August 1, 2005.
8.2 Approve the 2005-06 Curtin Middle School student/parent handbook.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.3 Approve the 2005-06 Round Hills Elementary School student/parent handbook.
8.4 Approve payment to Mr. Stanley Griggs for presenting one planetarium show to a public group on March 30, 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.
8.5 Hire Dr. Thomas Clouse, PaTTan Consultant from Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13, to administer the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) to district interpreters and teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing on May 25 and 26, 2005. Interpreters include A. Kay Tyberg, Lisa Taylor, Megan Falvo, Susan Wood, and teacher Michele Zaludek. Test per applicant is $250, but the district will receive a $100 refund from Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13. Test will be paid out of ACCESS funds. Account number is 10-1200-339-891-00-000-000- 004-005.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Melissa J. Becker, full-time music teacher at Curtin Middle School, for personal reasons, effective at the end of the 2004-2005 school year (tentative date of June 10, 2005).
B. Bryan S. Williams, full-time elementary (3rd grade) teacher at Stevens Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective at the end of the 2004-2005 school year (tentative date of June 10, 2005).
C. Rita M. Eck, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for other employment, effective April 29, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Estella R. DeClerck, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for March 31, 2005 (½ day) and for full days on April 1, 2005, and April 25, 2005.
B. Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave (documentation on file), effective April 7, 2005, through July 7, 2005.
C. Gwen L. Forker, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 6, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
D. Donna M. Fox, instructional support aide at Round Hills Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 25, 2005.
E. Wayne L. Hepler, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for June 8, 2005 (½ day) and June 10, 2005 (½ day).
F. Catherine M. Hess, general food service worker at Round Hills Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for April 14, 2005 (½ day) and April 15, 2005 (full day).
G. Lois M. Robinson, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective May 23, 2005, through May 27, 2005.
H. Ronald W. Solomon, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective May 23, 2005, through June 10, 2005.
I. Kimberly A. Starr, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on March 30, 2005.
J. Tammy L. Summers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for April 4, 2005 and April 19, 2005.
K. Peggy A. Welch, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective September 6, 2005, through September 9, 2005.
L. Jacquelyn C. Wismer, full-time Title I Reading Specialist at Stevens Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective April 22, 2005, through May 20, 2005. Mrs. Wismer is not eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act at this time.
M. Helen M. Brown, general food service worker at the high school cafeteria, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective June 6, 2005, through June 8, 2005.
N. Sherry L. Menne, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective April 4, 2005, through June 10, 2005.
O. Lois A. Welch, general food service worker at Roosevelt Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 25, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Amber Bilbay, 827 St. Michael’s Rd., Cogan Station, as a paid intern in the Tax Office, effective May 9, 2005, for the duration of up to 240 hours, at the rate of $6.25 per hour (no benefits).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. 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:
Shanna L. Martz 220 White Deer Pike, New Columbia (effective 04/13/05)
C. 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:
Belinda L. Bedard 29 Woodbryn Dr., Williamsport
Jennifer J. Nork 1607 Quenshukeny Rd., Linden
D. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2004-2005 school year, at the stipends established 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:
Middle School AV Coordinators
Curtin Marisa S. Hickey $ 336
Natalie B. Grimes $ 279
Middle School Student Council Advisors
Curtin Matthew J. Foote $ 279
Kerri L. Sokolowski $ 279
(replacing Billie Jean Nogle, resigned)
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A.
Revise effective date to April 25, 2005, for previously approved item for 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).
B.
Revise effective date to April 21, 2005, for previously approved item Michael
J. Shebest, 1899 Blair St., Williamsport, from Stock Clerk at the Warehouse
Complex to a full-time Head Custodian-Class IV (250 day, 8 hours per day) at
the high school, with a base wage rate of $31,280, prorated ($15.64 per hour),
effective April 25, 2005 (replacing Joseph Harmon, retired).
9.5 OTHER
A. Authorize the Superintendent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Williamsport Education Association (WEA) waiving the requirement to
have 25 years service with the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)
to be eligible for health care coverage during retirement under the terms of the
collective bargaining agreement (20 years service in the retirement system is still required). Eligible WEA member must submit a written notice before June 1, 2005.
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. Sixteen (16) members of Curtin Middle School’s Jazz Band, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Brandon Park and Cochran Elementary School on a date during April 2005. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. The students will walk to and from the park. Transportation will be required for the trip to Cochran (10-1100-519-000-20-550-121-023-0000).
B. Seventy-two (72) third grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Lake Tobias (Halifax) during May 2005. 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 Cochran School Association.
C. Sixty-seven (67) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and three other adult chaperones, to travel to Wegman’s during May 2005. Students will be divided into three groups and attend on three different dates. Students eligible to participate will not have received two or more detentions or one or more suspensions after April 5. Other students may be ineligible to attend at the discretion of the principal. The students will walk to and from Wegman’s. There will be no cost to the District.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
D. Two (2) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to San Diego for nine days during July 2005 to represent Pennsylvania on the FCCLA National STAR Events Team. The students became eligible to participate on this team because they placed first in Pennsylvania in the state competition. 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. Funding for the trip will be provided through string #10-5280-935-000-30-850-000-033-0000.
E. Eighty-five (85) choir members from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Hershey Park on a Saturday during May 2005 as a reward for their excellent performances. 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. The cost of the trip will be funded by the participating students (80-3210-513-000-00-000-813-084-0000).
F. Seventy (70) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, staff members, and parent volunteers, to travel to the Freedom Road Cemetery on a date yet to be determined in May 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have received two or more detentions or been assigned in-school or out-of-school suspension as of May 1, 2005. Other students may be excluded at the discretion of the principal. There will be no cost to the district. The students will walk to and from the cemetery.
G. Seventy-two (72) second grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, an aide, and parent volunteers, to travel to the Community Arts Center and Hepburn-Lycoming Baseball Park during May 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the field trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
H. Approximately 70 kindergarten students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
I. Thirty-five (35) members of Roosevelt Middle School’s Chamber Choir, accompanied by two teachers and a parent volunteer, to travel to State College during May 2005 for an adjudication. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO. There are no participation fees. One substitute will be required for both teachers.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
J. Sixty-three (63) first grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Bald Eagle State Park during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been assigned to Saturday School or have received a suspension within 30 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
K. Approximately 75 fourth grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Harrisburg during May 2005 to visit the Capitol Building. Students eligible to participate will not have been assigned to Saturday School or have received a suspension within 30 days prior to the trip District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
L. Twenty (20) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Jazz Band, accompanied by their teachers to travel to Pennsbury High School (Philadelphia area) 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. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. The trip will be student funded. One substitute will be required for the day. This trip will replace the previously approved trip to Philadelphia during April which was cancelled.
M. Nine (9) students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their principal and PTO members, to travel to Hoss’s during April 2005 as a reward for being winners in the PTO fundraiser. Students will be transported by limousine. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
N. Ten (10) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s dance company, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and Roosevelt Middle School’s in May 2005 to do a presentation to determine students interested in participating in the dance company. 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 required (10-1100-519-000-30-850-140-025-0000).
O. Forty-six (46) kindergarten students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Lost Brook Farm (Elimsport) during May 2005. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
P. Approximately 100 fourth grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accom-panied by their teachers, to travel to Wegman’s on two dates during May 2005. The students will be divided into two groups and attend on the two dates. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended within 30 school days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
Q. Approximately 100 fourth grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penn’s Cave during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended within 30 school days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
R. Seventy (70) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine (Ashland) during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been assigned an in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension or two morning detentions within one month prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
S. Seventy-five (75) third grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and three parent volunteers, to travel to Camp Susque during May 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn PTO.
T. Forty-eight (48) kindergarten students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and other adult chaperones, to travel to Jarrett’s Dairy Farm (Elimsport) and Indian Park (Montoursville) during June 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 Cochran School Association.
U. Approximately 105 fifth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County Courthouse on two dates during April 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have received two or more detentions and/or one in-school or out-of-school suspension between April 8 and the date of the trip. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the Courthouse.
V. Eighty-eight (88) second grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and other adult chaperones, to travel to the Lycoming County Landfill and the Hiawatha during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended within 30 school days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
W. Approximately 75 fifth grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Washington, DC, during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
X. Forty-four (44) first grade students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and up to four parents, to travel to T & D’s Cats of the World (Penns Creek) and Mifflinburg Area Park during June 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have received a detention, suspension, or more than two pink slips between May 1 and June 1. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
Y. Forty-eight (48) kindergarten students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and aides, to travel to Jarrett’s Dairy Farm (Elimsport) and Indian Park during May 2005. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
Z. Forty-five (45) kindergarten students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, a student teacher, two aides, and at least four parent volunteers, to travel to the Lewis Veterinary Clinic, Waltz’s Dairy Farm (Linden), and Memorial Park during April 2005. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
AA. Sixty (60) students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by six adult chaperones, to travel to Lycoming College during May 2005 to participate in the Lycoming County Job Fair. 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). Three substitutes will be required for one-half day.
BB. Fifty (50) music students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Genetti Hotel and the Community Arts Center during May 2005. Students must be in compliance with their school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested and will be billed to the Williamsport Symphony.
CC. Nineteen (19) learning support students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and other adult chaperones, to travel to the Lycoming County Historical Museum and the Little League Museum during April 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 Roosevelt PTO.
11.2 Approve the filing of an application for participation in the Summer Food Service Program.
Reimbursement is based on the actual cost or maximum reimbursement per meal whichever is less. Additional reimbursement is provided to offset administrative costs.
The Summer Food Service Program meal preparation is proposed for Jackson Elementary.
Breakfast will be distributed to the WASD Education Assistance Program Grant at Cochran and Jackson Elementary Schools as well as Curtin and Roosevelt Middle Schools.
Lunch will be distributed to WASD Extended Day Summer School Program at Cochran and Jackson Elementary Schools as well as Curtin and Roosevelt Middle Schools.
Breakfast and snack will be distributed to The Center
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Approve an agreement with the City of Williamsport, governing the terms and conditions of the use of Bowman Field for Junior Varsity and Varsity baseball games on April 30, 2005.
12.2* Approve an agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Technology authorizing the college to assist with the hanging of the Hiawatha Murals at the Curtin Middle School. There will be no charge to the District.
12.3* Authorize the purchase of custodial 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 f or viewing by any interested parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2005:
RECOMMENEDED AWARDS:
All Phase Electric Supply Company, Williamsport, PA
$3,900.06
Dubois Chemical, Williamsport, PA
1,871.10
Dauphin Electric, Lewisburg, PA
2,551.20
Joseph Gartland Inc., Bellmawr, NJ
2,225.00
Interboro Packaging Corporation, Montgomery, NY
7,488.00
INDCO Inc., Gloucester City, NJ
983.28
Kressly’s Paint & Wallpaper, South Williamsport, PA
6,207.00
LJC Distributors Fuller Brush Co., Scranton, PA
3,074.40
Lowe’s Home Center, Montoursville, PA
1,366.08
Master Chemical Products, Wilkes-Barre, PA
5,229.90 BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.3*
Authorize the purchase of custodial supplies cont’d:
RECOMMENEDED AWARDS:
Northeast Chemical & Supply Co., Lansford, PA
4,440.00
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL
478.92
Susquehanna Paper and Sanitary, Williamsport, PA
12,400.00
Sofco, Depew, NY
1,208.44
Whiteman Tower, Wilkes-Barre, PA
684.00
X PEDX Inc., Camp Hill, PA
2,894.70
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD
$57,002.48
TAX ITEMS - NONE
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman reported on a session he attended at the NSBA conference entitled
“Putting the
Classroom in the Neighborhood.” He stated that it was very interesting
and informative.
Mr. Zimmerman spoke about the resignation of Melissa Becker. He wished her
well and stated that he appreciated the inspiration she had on students,
especially young women. He stated that she is extremely talented.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary