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, June 7, 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, David A. Huffman, Susan A. Mahaffey, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple Lois T. Williams.
ABSENT: Pamela J. Markle, Thomas A. Zimmerman
INVOCATION – Silent Reflection
Mr. David Stone read the sixth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – None
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Report from the Senior Class: No Report
B. On Saturday, May 14, the Williamsport Youth Wind Ensemble, a band made up of seventh and eighth grade band students from Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and Roosevelt Middle Schools, traveled to Annville-Cleona High School, for the “Music in the Parks” Festival. The festival consists of a rating and competition of music groups from across the region and surrounding states.
The group earned a “Superior” rating, the highest in the adjudication. The wind ensemble also entered in the competitive portion of the festival. Not only did the group earn a first place in its class, but the “Best Overall Concert Band” award. This marks the third year in a
row this group from the Williamsport middle schools has earned this honor.
The wind ensemble consists of 68 members and is directed by Todd Kendall, WAHS Freshman Band Director and Assistant Band Director for the Marching Millionaires. Middle School Directors Laura Weir (Roosevelt), Kevin Henry (Curtin), and Don Fisher (Lycoming Valley) assisted.
Following the Festival, the students spent a well-earned day at Hershey Park.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
C. Congratulations to the Williamsport Area High School Odyssey of the Mind team who placed fifth in Division III at the April 16, 2005, State Championships held in Altoona. The team’s problem, “In Your Dreams,” was to create and present an original performance that included a dream that was cheerful, nonsensical, and nightmarish. Sounds and a monster were required components within the problem.
Team members included Tim Betts, Amber Lee, Elyssa Okkelberg, Patrick Welteroth, and Matt Okkelberg. The team is coached by Eileen and Joe Okkelberg.
D. Congratulations to Williamsport Area High School junior Elyssa Okkelberg who won the trophy for the "Best Drafted Resolution" of the over 100 resolutions submitted by the 300 students competing at the Model United Nations held April 14-15, 2005, at Lock Haven University.
E. Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the appointment of Fred A. Holland, Esq., as the District’s Solicitor for the 2005-2006 fiscal year and establish
his compensation to include a retainer of $18,550 (unchanged for many years), and an hourly
rate of $105 (unchanged from last year) for extraordinary services.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
F. WASD Education Foundation - The WASD Education Foundation is sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit the high school fitness center project. We are looking for golfers as well as sponsors. The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 25th at White Deer Golf Course. Detailed information on the tournament can be found on a brochure that is available on the District's web site at www.wasd.org.
President Stone called an executive session for personnel at 6:22 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
6:37 p.m.
President Stone announced that the Board is aware of the issues with the middle school orchestra. The administration has a solution that is acceptable to the Board and it will be announced when appropriate.
G. Municipal Revenue Services - Presentation on delinquent real estate tax sale. Mr. Jim Weigle from Municipal Revenue Services and Mr. Bill Balaban from Elliott Greenleaf Law Firm provided a presentation to the Board.
H. (Following the hearing) Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the adjudication of student 04/05–15 resulting from a quasi-judicial hearing held this date.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
I. Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to appoint the following individuals to serve on the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2008, as recommended by the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation Board of Directors:
1) Richard Dill
2) Karl Facey
3) Timothy Mahoney
4) Barbara McNerney
5) Melvin Wentzel
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Data Driven Decision Making--Jodi Harris, Director of Educational Data Analysis
B. Blended School Initiative - Dr. Thomas Mitchell provided an update on this initiative and requested the Board’s approval of agenda item 8.11.
C. Calendar of Events
June 9 Teacher Record Day
June 9 WAHS Graduation
June 10 Last Day of School for Students
June 20 Middle and High School Summer School begins
June 21 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
June 28 WASD Special School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
President Stone called a recess to conduct a quasi-judicial hearing at 7:32 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:31 p.m.
Mr. Zimmerman arrived during the quasi-judicial hearing and was present for the balance of the meeting.
Committee Reports by Board Members
President Stone reported that Dr. Lowery, Mr. Peterson and he attended a meeting of City of Williamsport and Old Lycoming Township Officials to consider a recreation commission. The parties agreed to continue evaluating options.
Committee Reports by Board Members Cont’d:
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the balance of the agenda including the addendum.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call with the exceptions of item 6.4 in which Mrs. Harris abstained and item 8.7 which was opposed by Mr. Huffman. Mrs. Harris indicated that she was abstaining because her employer Liberty Mutual, owns Peerless Insurance. Mr. Huffman indicated he is against inspections and searches without cause. The only exception is school lockers which are school property.
Construction Projects
A. Acknowledge receipt of PlanCon Part H, Project Financing for the Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School Project from the PA Department of Education.
B. Acknowledge receipt of PlanCon Part H, Project Financing for the Lycoming Valley Middle School Project from the PA Department of Education.
NOTE: Construction projects A & B above were worded incorrectly and will be revised on the
June 21st agenda. The motion should have been to authorize submission of PlanCon Part H.
C. Approve a change order to the contract with S&S Environmental Services, Asbestos Contractor at Hepburn Lycoming, decreasing the contract by $300.00 for accelerated payment of application for payment #3. The new contract total will be $71,550.00
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of April 2005
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,730,340.86
General Fund – Restricted 268,207.62
Athletics and Extra Curricular 31,863.08
Food Service Fund 76,325.38
Data Processing Fund 7,496.50
Maintenance Fund 35,613.44
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 36,615.47
Student Activities 6,665.80
TOTAL $3,193,128.15
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 06/07/05 in the amount of $459,817.54, 06/07/05A in the amount of $309,185.59, 06/07/05B in the amount of $315,011.30, 06/07/05C in the amount of $1,368,770.17, 06/07/05D in the amount of $86,536.92, 06/07/05E in the amount of $23,191.40, 06/07/05F in the amount of $247,460.34, 06/07/05G in the amount of $484,849.96, 06/07/05H in the amount of $2,844,772.27, 06/07/05I in the amount of $242,477.65, 06/07/05J in the amount of $338,255.31, 06/07/05K in the amount of $6,132.86, 06/07/05L in the amount of $784,841.29 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 06/07/05, 06/07/05A, 06/07/05B, 06/07/05C, 06/07/05D, 06/07/05E, 06/07/05F, 06/07/05G, 06/07/05H, 06/07/05I, 06/07/05J, 06/07/05K and 06/07/05L.
6.3 Approve budget transfers for FY05, dated May 31, 2005 as presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
6.4* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/05 to 7/1/06:
B. Automobile Policy with Peerless Insurance Company through the PICS Program at a cost of $39,851. (FY05 PICS $38,024).
C. Worker’s Compensation with Old Republic Insurance Company through Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) at an estimated cost of $238,139. (FY05 PSBA $216,814).
D. Excess Liability Umbrella Policy with Old Republic Insurance Company through the PSBA at a cost of $22,590. (Unchanged).
E. School Board Legal Liability with the PSBA Trust at a cost of $19,660 and a deductible of $10,000. (FY05 PSBA $18,911).
F. Boiler and Machinery with Cincinnati Insurance Company at a cost of $5,038 (Unchanged).
G. Interscholastic Athletic and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance with AG Administrators, Inc. at a cost of $15,000 (unchanged). The voluntary student accident insurance premium is also unchanged at $28 for school time and $124 for 24-hour coverage.
(Unchanged).
I. Inland Marine Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $843 (FY05 PICS $700).
J.
General Liability Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost
of $8,850. (FY05 $8,994 PICS)
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.5 Approve Parente Randolph Accountants & Consultants to provide professional audit services for the FY05, FY06 and FY07 audits at a cost not to exceed $32,500, $32,900 and 33,500 respectively. These fees include the cost to audit the Earned Income Tax Office. The FY04 audit was conducted by Rogers, Huber and Associates at a cost of $31,300.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Approve a Biology II Curriculum Document.
8.2 Approve a Pre School to Kindergarten Extended year Project. Sheridan Elementary will have two classes of 6-8 students who will attend the project from July 11 th through July 22, 2005. The program will be housed at Sheridan Elementary and will require two classroom teachers for up to two hours per day each and one Certified Reading Specialist and one Certified Speech and Language Therapist for up to one hour per day each. The teachers will be paid at the rate of $24.67, or contract rate per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under the Sheridan Elementary PAGE1 Grant.
8.3 Approve Cochran Elementary School to apply to become an Intermediate Literacy Collabor- ative School through the Literacy Collaborative of Ohio State University. Through this model, a teacher will participate in Literacy Coordinator Training; the training will occur over seven one week periods from August of 2005 through June of 2006. The approximate total costs for 2005-06 is $49,500. The costs include: Instructional Fees (including 9 graduate credits), materials, Professional Development modules, School Support, substitute teacher costs and travel expenses (transportation, meals, meals, etc.). All costs are budgeted under Comprehen-
sive School Reform Grant ($24,750) and Reading Recovery Training Income funds ($24,750)
8.4 Approve the following dates as Act 80 days for Cochran Elementary School during the
2005-06 school year: September 16, 2005; December 22, 2005; and May 18, 2006
8.5 Approve the following additional Act 80 professional development inservice days for Jackson Elementary School: September 16, 2005; December 22, 2005; and February 17, 2006.
8.6 Accept a contract from the Children's Development Center for the 2005-06 school year to provide occupational and physical therapy services to students K-12 with disabilities. These services will be paid out of ACCESS and will include the following:
78/hr for OT, and COTA services
42/hr for OTR/L scheduled meeting
42/hr for OTR travel
68/hr for certified occupational therapy assistance 36/hr for COTA/L scheduled meetings 36/hr for COTA travel
78 per hour for physical therapy
42 per hour for PT scheduled meetings
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.7 Approve the 2005-06 Roosevelt Middle School Student/Parent Handbook.
8.8 Approve the Williamsport Area School District Reading Recovery Training Site to provide Reading Recovery Continuing Contact Services during 2005-06 to:
3 Reading Recovery Teachers - Shikellamy School District
1 Reading Recovery Teacher -- Galeton Area School District
4 Reading Recovery Teachers - Montgomery Area School District
Each district will pay WASD $600 per teacher, plus mileage for visits made by the WASD Teacher Leader. The cost will cover: (a) one site visit by the WASD Reading Recovery Teacher Leader to each of the teachers; and (b) participation by each of the Reading Recovery Teachers in six Continuing Contact sessions to be held at the WASD Reading Recovery Training Site during 2005-06.
8.9 Approve the following Roosevelt teachers to participate in up to two days of training for the I Can Learn program and lab during fiscal year 2005. The teachers will be paid at the rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits; all funds are budgeted under the 2004-05 EETT grant.
Randy Laird Allen Taylor
Carol DeSilva Mike Lundy
Ron Sahm Michelle Walker
Tracey Graff Ron Keiser
8.10 Approve the attached K-5 Physical Education curriculum document.
8.11 Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to offer two additional summer courses this year using the Blended Schools technology and staff. A Blended Schools Summer Biology course and a Blended Schools Summer Civics course would allow students (mostly freshmen) who failed a 9th grade course to repeat the course this summer online. Enrollment will be limited to students who had 25 or fewer absences last year and receive a final grade between 60-69 in the course. Current data suggests that at present, 29 students would be eligible for the Biology course and 39 students would be eligible for the Civics course. Students in this program must have access to a computer with an Internet connection each day during the regular summer school session and must be able to attend classes at WAHS one day each week from June 20 – July 29, 2005. Transportation, as with any summer school program, is the responsibility of the student.
Blended Schools teachers will instruct and deliver lessons and communications with the students. Teachers will be available at least two (2) hours per day for the students. Students will be required to attend one two-hour session on campus each week with their teacher to turn in and discuss projects and to complete computerized assessments.
The cost of the program shall be $150 per course. Instructors will be paid $1,200 per course, regardless of enrollment.
The motion carried 7-1 with Mr. Huffman in opposition.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.12 Approve the IDEA contract for the 2005-06 school year in the amount of $1,339,187.95 to
provide programs and services to students with disabilities. This money is used to supplement
the provision of special educational and related services for eligible school children in order
to provide a free, appropriate, public education.
8.13 Approve the following Act 80 professional development days for Sheridan Elementary School: September 16, 2005; February 17, 2006; and May 18, 2006.
8.14 Approve the following Act 80 professional development days for Roosevelt Middle School: September 23, 2005; October 28, 2005; February 3, 2006; and May 5, 2006.
8.15 Approve the following middle school language arts teachers for up to 5 days each for summer curriculum development: Maria Weaver (Roosevelt Middle School), Kristine Datres (Curtin Middle School) and Richard Hess (Curtin Middle School). Teachers would be paid at $90 per day. Funds for these activities have been included in the FY06 budget.
8.16 Approve the following middle school mathematics teachers for up to 5 days each for summer curriculum development: Tiffani Ault (Curtin Middle School) and Diane Welch (Lycoming Valley Middle School). Teachers would be paid at $90 per day. Funds for these activities have been included in the FY06 budget.
8.17 Approve the following middle school science teachers for summer curriculum development: Donald Enigk (Lycoming Valley Middle School) for up to 6 days; Stephen Pfirman (Lycoming Valley Middle School) for up to 5 days; Kevin Mumbauer (Roosevelt Middle School) and Todd Penman (Roosevelt Middle School) for up to 2 days each. Teachers would be paid at $90 per day. Funds for these activities have been included in the FY06 budget.
8.18 Approve the following middle school Lit/Media teachers for up to 5 days each for summer curriculum development: Jessica Long (Roosevelt Middle School), Stefanie Kauffmann (Curtin Middle School) and Karen Furman (Lycoming Valley Middle School). Teachers would be paid at $90 per day. Funds for these activities have been included in the 2004-2005 Title IID Grant.
8.19 Amend the funding source for item 8.7 on the May17, 2005 Board of Directors Meeting
Agenda: Consider approving the following middle school language arts teachers for up to six days each of curriculum development activities to occur beyond the school day during the spring and summer of 2005: Barbara Cioffi (Lycoming Valley Middle School), Barbara Sullivan (Roosevelt Middle School), Chad Greevy (Curtin Middle School). Teachers would be paid at $90 per day. Funds for these activities have been included in the 2004-2005 Title IID Grant.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.20 Authorize the Williamsport Area School District’s Music Department and the Williamsport Area High School Band Association to conduct a summer Youth Band Camp for students entering grades 5 through 7. The band camp will be held at Jackson Elementary School from June 27 through July 1, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The camp will include a concert on Thursday, June 30, at 7:00 p.m. The camp will be taught by Judith Shellenberger, WASD band director, at a cost of $45.00 per student.
The cost for the entire program will be covered by tuition fees paid by the students. The program will run at no cost to the district, and all financial aspects will be handled by the WAHS Band Association.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Maryalice Crist, Hall/Cafeteria Monitor (modified position) at the high school, for personal reasons, effective May 25, 2005.
B. Melissa A. Ellis, full-time Special Education teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, due to relocation out of the area, effective June 10, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Lisa A. Wagner, full-time elementary (1st grade) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective June 1, 2005, through
June 3, 2005.
Mrs. Wagner began her unpaid leave of absence on June 1, 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.
B. Diane M. Andrus, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for planned vacation, effective for one day only on June 10, 2005.
C. Estella R. DeClerck, general food service worker at Cochran Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for May 26, 2005, and June 6, 2005.
D. Rhonda J. Lewis, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for May 18, 2005 (½ day) and May 19, 2005 (full day).
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
E. Judith I. Mace, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on June 10, 2005.
F. Elena M. Matty, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for planned vacation, effective for one day only on June 10, 2005.
G. Tammy L. Parsons, general food service worker at Roosevelt Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on May 31, 2005.
H. Donna E. Robertson, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for planned vacation, effective for one day only on June 10, 2005.
I. Kimberly A. Rowland, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for planned vacation, effective for one day only on June 10, 2005.
J. Tammy L. Summers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on May 10, 2005.
K. Gwenda L. Forker, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on May 31, 2005.
L. Angela W. Medo, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on June 2, 2005.
M. Kimberly M. Smith, general food service worker at the high school, for an unpaid leave for personal reasons (documentation on file), effective June 3, 2005, through June 10, 2005. Ms. Smith is not eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act at this time.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Daniel R. Keyte, Jr., 908 Poplar St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Auto Mechanics at high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $38,300, provided Mr. Keyte obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education Intern certification and all appropriate documentation by August 15, 2005 (new position approved by the Board). Mr. Keyte will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Brian L. Soars, 129 Turkey Bottom Rd., Muncy, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Technology Education at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $38,300, provided Mr. Soars obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by August 15, 2005 (replacing John K. Voneida, retired). Mr. Soars will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
C. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Jennifer Jo Weaver, 817 Sixth Ave., Williamsport, as a part-time (4/7) temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Health Occupations at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $38,300, provided Mrs. Weaver obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education Intern certification and all appropriate documentation by August 15, 2005 (new position approved by the Board). Mrs. Weaver will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
D. Dr. J. Thomas Mitchell, 57 Redwing Rd., Lock Haven, Science Department Chair, as Coordinator of Project 720 Dual Enrollment Experiences at the high school at a stipend of $6,500. Dr. Mitchell will assume responsibility for coordinating the high school’s dual enrollment program with Lock Haven University during the summer and upcoming school year. He will also be the school’s representative in ongoing discussions regarding the expansion of dual enrollment to Pennsylvania College of Technology and the Pennsylvania State University. He will help to arrange schedules for students, monitor the progress of participating students, serve as a liaison among the school, enrolling students, their parents and the university, and will be responsible for providing communication to students and parents regarding dual enrollment opportunities. Dr. Mitchell’s position will be funded through the Project 720 grant at no cost to the district.
E. The teaching staff hired for the Elementary and Middle School Summer School Programs, effective July 11, 2005, through August 5, 2005 (up to 3½ hours per day), an increase of one-half hour (½ hour) per week for planning time (up to a total of 2 additional hours over the four week program), at the rate of $25.43 per hour or contract rate plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and/or Sheridan Project Grants.
F. 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 N. Heffner 2220 Sheridan St., Williamsport
Georgette R. Copp 573 Northway Rd., Linden (effective 08/29/05)
James L. Poechmann 830 Pleasant Valley Rd., Cogan Station (eff. 08/29/05)
Donna L. Ney 2132 Stopper Dr., Montoursville (effective 08/29/05)
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 20, 2005, through July 29, 2005 (no classes on July 4, 2005), at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($24.67 or contract rate):
Leslie L. Whitehill Physical Education
Jason F. Adams Physical Education
Jennifer L. Youmans Keyboarding and Computer
Jeanne Yaggi English 9 Basic
Jenni L. Baltzer English 10 Basic
Kurt P. Schmitt English 11 Basic
Meghan M. Boyles English 12 Basic
Robert J. Buck Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (9th )
Thomas W. Rinker Government & Economics (Basic & H*) (10th)
R. Craig Niklaus/James H. Burget American History (Basic & H*) (11 th)
Patrick A. Stroup Modern World History (Basic & H*) (12th)
Terry M. Confair Alegebra I/Plane Geometry
William O. Olsen Alegbra II
Jennifer C. Yeager Spanish I
Joel S. Ryder Introduction to Visual Arts
Randy J. Zangara Web Page Design
* Honors
H. The following employees to provide services indicated as needed for the summer school program at the high school at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated, effective June 20, 2005:
Nancy L. Malinak Audio-Visual Coordinator
Russell K. Stout IV Security Officer
Bernadine S. Hess Library Technician
Kimberly I. Matthews Computer Technician
Ann M. Kahler Summer School Program Coordinator
($24.67 or contract rate)
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Tammy L. Summers, 2515 Grand St., Williamsport, from a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at Curtin Middle School, to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Curtin Middle School, with a base wage rate of $9.39 per hour, effective June 8, 2005 (replacing Mary Masden, transferred).
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. Thirty-six (36) girls from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by three staff
members, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology during June 2005 to
participate in a Smart Girl Workshop. District transportation is requested and will
be paid through the Camp Ophelia budget.
B. Thirty-six (36) girls from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by three staff members, to travel to the Great Escape Movie Theater during June 2005 for a discussion of movie themes and friendship. District transportation is requested and will be paid through the Camp Ophelia budget.
C. Retroactive Approval: Thirty-nine (39) fifth grade students, accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to the Loyalsock Creek (near St. Ann’s Catholic Church) during May 2005. The students will have the opportunity to con- duct water testing with a professor from Lock Haven University. The students will walk the creek and back to school. There will be no cost to the district. The Sheridan PTO will pay the professor’s mileage.
D. Retroactive Approval: Seventy-one (71) jazz band and vocal and string ensemble students from Lycoming Valley Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Round Hills Elementary School, and possibly Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School if scheduling can be arranged, during June 2005 to perform. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested and will be paid from the Lycoming Valley Faculty Fund.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
E. Retroactive Approval: Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Cherry, White & Blue performing group, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Sheridan Elementary School during May 2005 to perform. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000.
F. Retroactive Approval: Five (5) Curtin Middle School Jazz Ensemble members, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Sheridan Elementary School during June
2005 to perform for the students. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from Sheridan.
11.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. BLaST IU #17 to use a classroom at Sheridan and Stevens Elementary Schools,
Elementary School, July 11 - 22 and again August 8 -12, 2005, from 8:30 a.m.
until 3:00 p.m., to hold an Early Intervention Center Based Summer Program. BLaST is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated at $450.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1 Approve an extension of an agreement with Clear Channel Communication to provide broadcast coverage on WRAK and WRKK Radio of Williamsport Area High School sports as the “Voice of the Millionaires.” In addition, Ken Sawyer and WRAK will continue to provide air time, professional supervision, and equipment support to the WAHS Student Voice radio program. Clear Channel Communication will continue to fund a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior planning a career in the communication field. Clear Channel Communication will also make public services announcements on BILL 95.5, KISS 102.7, and WRAK for the school district as needed.
12.2 Authorize a lease agreement with the Williamsport Scottish Rite to hold the 2006 WAHS prom at a cost of $500.00.
12.3 Approve an Agreement of Affiliation with the Pennsylvania College of Technology for the purpose of providing school nurse clinical experience for Penn College students, for the
2005-06 and 2006-07 school years, at no cost to the District.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries:
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Shultz asked if we would be pursuing any grants to help purchase a data warehouse system. President Stone stated that Dr. Lowery and he attended a breakfast meeting in Sullivan County to discuss data warehousing. The committee of interested Districts and BLaST IU agreed to have a summer retreat to work on data warehousing including possible grant opportunities.
Mr. Huffman observed that another school year has come to a close and we need to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of everyone especially Dr. Lowery.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary