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, July 12, 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: David A. Huffman, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz, David B. Stone, Jr.,
Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman
ABSENT: Karen V. Harris, Susan A. Mahaffey, James E. Temple.
INVOCATION – Silent Reflection
Mr. David Stone read the seventh district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of June 21, 2005 and Special Meeting of
June 28, 2005
President Stone recognized Mr. Keith Reynolds who requested to speak to the Board concerning the school placement of his son for the upcoming school year. Dr. Lowery informed Mr. Reynolds that she would have Mrs. Thomas and Dr. MacFalls meet with him about his concerns.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following board president items:
A. Authorize the Cheerleading Booster Club to build an 8’ x 14’ concession stand at the
WAHS Football Stadium. There will be no direct cost to the District for this project.
B. Approve Lynn Shade, elementary teacher at Hepburn Lycoming, to the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning on July 1, 2005 and ending on June 30, 2007. Ms. Shade will be filling the unexpired term of Barbara McNerney who has retired from the school district.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Elementary Library Report
B. Calendar of Events
June 20-July 22
Middle Level Summer School
June 20-July 29 High School Summer School
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B.
Calendar of Events Cont’d:
July 11-Aug 5
Elementary Summer School
August 2
WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Athletic Advisory Committee met last Tuesday to review coaching positions for the upcoming year. There are still some vacancies but they are for non-Fall sports and there isn’t any urgency to fill them. The coaching recommendations are listed on item 9.3 H.
Mr. Zimmerman also reported that representatives of the Employment Steering Committee and other administrators interviewed several candidates today to fill six vacancies in special education.
Mr. Zimmerman and Mr. Stone reported that they attended a meeting to see a software demonstration by a company named Tetradata. This is a data-warehousing system. The software was interesting but we are not ready to recommend purchase. Other systems will be reviewed.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams approve the balance of the agenda including the minutes and addendum.
Mr. Zimmerman announced that he was abstaining from item 9.3 H because of the Assistant Coach position for Boy’s Soccer.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Construction Projects
A. Authorize the following change orders to the contract with S&S Environmental Services, Inc. Asbestos Abatement Contractor:
Change Amount Description Contract
Order # Value
4 ($400.00) Early payment discount $71,450
5 $10,000 Additional Work $81,450
6 ($280.50) Early payment discount $81,169.50
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2005
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $3,073,719.68
General Fund – Restricted 267,739.01
Athletics and Extra Curricular 22,639.18
Food Service Fund 70,191.15
Data Processing Fund 8,016.44
Maintenance Fund 34,541.79
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 35,787.97
Student Activities .00
TOTAL $ 3,512,635.22
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 07/12/05 in the amount of $202,412.94, 07/12/05A in the amount of $296,710.23, 07/12/05B in the amount of $148,144.99, 07/12/05C in the amount of $2,055.00, 07/12/05D in the amount of $10,000.00, 07/12/05E in the amount of $22,271.03, 07/12/05F in the amount of $664,034.68, 07/12/05G in the amount of $357,884.59, 07/12/05H in the amount of $295,216.20, 07/12/05I in the amount of $1,553,477.94, 07/12/05J in the amount of $2,500.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 07/12/05, 07/12/05A, 07/12/05B, 07/12/05C, 07/12/05D, 07/12/05E, 07/12/05F, 07/12/05G, 07/12/05H, 07/12/05I and 07/12/05J.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Approve content for the 2005-06 Williamsport Area High School "Student Folder" (comparable to the Parent/Student Handbooks).
8.2 Approve the 2005-06 Handbook for Students and Parents of Cochran Elementary School.
8.3 Approve the 2005-06 Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook.
8.4 Approve the 2005-06 Handbook for Students and Parents of Jackson Elementary School.
8.5 Approve the 2005-06 Sheridan Elementary School Student-Parent Handbook.
8.6 Approve the 2005-06 Stevens Elementary School Parent-Student Handbook.
8.7 Approve up to 19 Kindergarten teachers for one day of Kindergarten curriculum development. Those teachers are Michelle Bennett, Nancy Hiscock, Wendy Kelsey, Michelle Dixon, Ami McChesney, Lori Beiter, Lynn Shade, Pam Nolan, Terrie Campana, Angela Meyer, Julie Welliver, Linda Wheeland, Jill Robbins, Michelle McClain, Agnes Steppe, Mary Doersam, Kathy Piaskowski, Carol Fischer, Mary Lou Hartsock. They will be paid at the substitute rate of $90/day. Funding is budgeted in account number 10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-0000.
8.8 Approve changes to the Semi-Annual Employee Evaluation Form for Induction and Instructional I Professional Employees. An earlier version of new evaluation form was implemented in 2004-05 based on Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements. Revisions are noted in a guide sheet attached to the revised form. Changes have been reviewed and approved for recommendation to the Board by the Differentiated Supervision Committee, Williamsport Education Association President, and all Curriculum Administrators including the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.9 Approve the BLaST IU #17 special education agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and BLaST in the amount of $553,848.28 for the 2005-06 school year. This contract outlines the services and supports to be provided by the Intermediate Unit to special education students in the Williamsport Area School District. These services will be paid out of the annual IDEA grant at no cost to the District’s general fund.
8.10 Approve Stephen C. Huddy, Williamsport Area High School Head Principal, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for a Project 720 Grant in the maximum amount available to the Williamsport Area School District, tentatively set at $100,000. The purpose of this funding is to create high school environments that are student-centered, results-focused, data-informed, and personalized in a way that is seamlessly supported by systems, resources, technology and shared leadership.
8.11 Approve Dana Schenck-Welshans as a tutor for a high school education student for 3-5 hours per week to be effective September 5, 2005 through the end of the 2005-06 school year. Compensation rate will be $25.43 per hour and will be paid out of ACCESS funds. String number 10-1200-131-891-30-850-000-004-0006.
8.12 Approve Michelle Dixon and Wendy Kelsey to provide four days of Early Literacy staff development to elementary principals, new and current Kindergarten teacher and new and current Grade 1 and Grade2 teachers on August 15, 16, 17 and 18 and to provide up to four days to prepare for the training. The rate of compensation will be $90 per day plus appropriate fringe benefits and is funded through 10-2271-131-101-10-000-000-018-0000.
8.13 Approve the following dates as Act 80 days for Curtin Middle School during the 2005-06 school year: September 16, 2005 and October 7, 2005.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Kathy L. LaLota, full-time special education teacher at Stevens Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective July 15, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Robert L. Emerick, part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective July 10, 2005, through July 17, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Eric M. Speight, 806 Ashworth Lane, Boalsburg, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Mathematics at the Alternative Education School, at a salary rate of Step 2, Master’s + 27, $42,800. Mr. Speight holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from North Carolina State and a master’s degree (Masters in Education) from Penn State University and is certified in Mathematics (replacing Dianne Hartman, retired in 2004). Mr. Speight was a long-term substitute teacher in this position during the 2004-2005 school year.
B. Heather M. Vogt, 1027 Mulberry St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach special education (school location to be determined), at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor’s, $38,900 (+ $200). Mrs. Vogt holds a bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University and is certified in Special Education N-12 and Elementary K-6 (replacing Dana Schenck-Welshans, transferring to Reading Specialist position with the 9th Grade Academy). Mrs. Vogt was a long-term substitute teacher with WASD during the 2004-2005 school year.
C. Jennifer L. Conklin, 11 Nancy Drive, Mill Hall, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach special education at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor’s, $38,900 (+ $200). Ms. Conklin holds a bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Special Education N-12 (replacing Kathy LaLota, resigned). Ms. Conklin was a long-term substitute teacher in this position during the 2004-2005 school year.
D. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2005-2006 school year at the salary rate of $25.43 per hour or contract rate, for the actual number of hours worked. Appoint all full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to service as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked.
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Carol L. McMurray Teacher
Martha R. Callahan Substitute Teacher
Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
Adult Basic Education Program
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher
General Education Development - Lycoming County Prison Program
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Elizabeth J. Seagraves Teacher
General Education Development Program
James H. Burget Teacher
Patricia A. Cioffi Teacher
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Kenneth R. Welsh Teacher
Restricted General Fund
General Education Development Program
Jeanne Yaggi Teacher
Susan E. Murphy Teacher
Janet M. Linderman Teacher
Elizabeth J. Segraves Teacher
Joanne M. Thomas Substitute Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
Family Literacy Program
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D. The following people to work in the various adult education programs cont’ d:
Unrestricted General Fund
Patricia M. Nicholson Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Janet M. Linderman Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Susan E. Murphy Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Extra-Curricular Employment Agreement
Under the provisions of Pennsylvania Act 2002-234, please approve the
extra-curricular employment agreement for the following individuals to work in
the Adult Education Program for the 2005-2006 program year at a salary orate of
$25.43 per hour:
George E. Cook
Teacher - GED Program
Alfred L. Poff
Substitute Teacher - GED Program
Anthony J. Delisi
Supervisor/Coordinator for all of the programs listed above under Restricted
General Fund and as the Coordinator of Adult Education under Unrestricted
General Fund
E.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 29, 2005:
Marjorie M. Baird
2829 West Fourth St., Williamsport
Cindy M. Hostrander
2339 Pleasant Hill Rd., Cogan Station
Kimberly Anne Rogers
137 Dauber Rd., Cogan Station
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:
Chad M. Peters
P.O. Box 1046, Lock Haven
G.
The following substitute administrative support/aides, 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:
Nancy P. Sargent
1408 Pennsylvania Ave., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2005-2006
school year at the salary rate 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 (pending completion of all
appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Football
Head Coach:
Timothy T. Thompson (5) $7,365
Varsity Assistants:
William O. Olsen (5) $3,683
Christopher Eiswerth (5) $3,683
Randall R. Boone (5) $3,683
Junior Varsity Assistants:
Anthony D. Segraves (3) $3,115
Stephen Saratowski (5) $3,314
Tony C. Birch (5) $3,314
Ninth Grade Coaches:
Robert T. Lundy (5) $2,946
Dale S. Loder (5) $2,946
Volunteer:
Kirk Coates ---
David Columbine ---
Cyrus Jackson ---
DePhilip Jackson ---
Rick Rocky ---
Boys Soccer
Head Coach: Christian A. Lovecchio (5)
$3,683
Assistant Coach: Andrew K. Zimmerman (5)
$1,842
TBA
Girls Soccer
Head Coach: Marc Lovecchio (5) $3,683
Assistant Coach:
Mindy L. Hyde (5) $1,842
Aron D. Haefner (3) $1,731
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Head Coach:
Philip D. Meanor (5) $2,946
Assistant Coach:
Lisa M. Godin (5) $1,473
Golf
Head Coach:
Mark Trump (5)* $2,210
Girls Tennis
Head Coach:
John F. Dorner (5) $2,210
Assistant:
Michael Byerly (2)* $ 950
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Cheerleading
Coach:
Lee Ann Vollman (5) $2,210
Co-Assistant Coach:
Lisa M. Vollman (5) $ 553
Co-Assistant Coach: Patrice E. (Tracy) Walters (5)
$ 553
Middle Schools
Middle School Girls Soccer
Coach:
Marc Lovecchio (5) $1,289
Middle School Boys Soccer
Coach:
Christian A. Lovecchio (5) $1,289
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
Seth H. Decker (1) $2,616
Assistant:
TBA
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Miranda L. Regan (5) $1,289
Assistant:
TBA
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
David R. Heller (2) $2,216
Assistant:
Andrew H. Bennett (3) $2,077
John M. Gossner (5) $2,210
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Jeffrey S. Wagner (5) $1,289
Assistant: Tammy Kiess (5)
$1,105
Roosevelt Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
Randall G. Laird (5) $2,578
Assistant:
Larry L. Smith (3) $2,077
Assistant:
Matthew D. Hartman (2) $1,900
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Steve L. Reed (5) $1,289
Assistant: Jessica C. Waldman (2)
$ 950
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I.
The following winter sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2005-2006
school year at the salary rate 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 (pending completion of all appropriate
paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Boys Basketball
Head Coach:
Allen V. Taylor (5) $7,365
Varsity Assistants:
Ronnie E. Diemer (5) $3,683
DeMarr S. Wright (5) $3,683
Ninth Grade Coaches:
TBA (2 vacancies)
Girls Basketball
Head Coach:
Brian K. Stugart (5) $7,365
Assistant Coaches:
TBA (3 vacancies)
Wrestling
Head Coach:
John F. Eck (5) $7,365
Assistant Coach:
Jason F. Adams (5) $3,683
MS Lead Coach:
Ben H. Laurenson (5) $2,578
MS Assistant Coach: Marco D. Newman (5)
$2,210
Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Head Coach:
William D. Keiser (5) $2,578
Assistant Coaches:
Andrew L. Paulhamus (3) $1,212
VACANT
Diving: Jessica C. Waldman (3) $1,212
Curtin Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach: TBA
Assistant Coach:
TBA
Roosevelt Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach: TBA
Assistant Coach:
TBA
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach: TBA
Assistant Coach:
TBA
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
J.
The following spring sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2005-2006
school year at the salary rate 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 (pending completion of all appropriate
paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Baseball
Head Coach:
TBA
Varsity Assistants: TBA (2 vacancies)
Softball
Head Coach:
Robert G. Loudenslager (5) $3,683
Varsity Assistants:
Steve L. Reed (5) $1,842
Co - Jeffery S. Wagner (5) $ 921
Co - Miranda L. Regan (5) $ 921
Boys Tennis
Head Coach:
TBA
Girls Track
Head Coach:
Lisa M. Godin (5) $4,419
Varsity Assistants:
Michael J. Paulhamus (5) $2,210
VACANT
Boys Track & Field
Head Coach:
Samuel E. Belle $4,419
Robert S. Kraynak $2,210
William O. Olsen $2,210
Roosevelt Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant: Michael B. Lundy, Jr.
$2,578 MS Assistant
Tim M. Tyson $2,210
Track & Field
Boys Coach
Randall G. Laird (5) $1,547
Girls Coach
Matthew D. Hartman (5) $1,547
Curtin Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant
Elizabeth A. Rager (5) $2,578
MS Assistant VACANT
Track & Field
Boys Coach
TBA
Girls Coach TBA
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
J.
The following spring sport coaches at the respective schools cont’d:
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant Ronald E. Sahm (5) $2,578
MS Assistant John M. Dick (5)
$2,210
Track & Field
Boys Coach
R. Scott Matthews (5) $1,547
Girls Coach
Marilyn J. Burget (2) $1,330
K.
Elizabeth A. Good, 120 Pine Lane, Jersey Shore, to serve as a teacher for the
Elementary Summer School Program, effective July 11, 2005, through August 5,
2005 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate of $25.43 per hour or contract
rate plus appropriate benefits, and for up to three days of staff development
at the rate of $90.00 per day. All costs funded through Educational Assistance
Program (EAP) and/or Sheridan Project Grants.
L.
Sandra L. Young, 1411 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport, to serve as an Art teacher
for the Elementary Summer School Program, effective July 12, 2005, through
August 5, 2005 (up to 4 hours per day; up to 2 days per week - one day each at
Cochran and Jackson Elementary Schools), 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.
M.
Doris L. Smith, 317 Jerome Ave., Williamsport, as a Health Room Technician for
the Elementary Summer School Program at Cochran Elementary School, effective
July 11, 2005, through August 5, 2005 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the
current
contract rate. All costs funded through Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
and/or Sheridan Project Grants.
N.
The following persons to teach for the Sheridan Elementary Summer School
Program, effective July 11, 2005, through July 22, 2005, at the rate of $25.43
per hour or contract rate plus appropriate benefits. All costs funded through
Page 1 Grant:
Elementary Classroom Teachers (up to two hours per day)
Kathy J. Piaskowski
694 King St., Northumberland (both weeks)
Mary L. Doersam
60 Green Pine Rd., Montgomery (one week only)
Becky D. Donnell
100 West Hills Drive, Williamsport (one week only)
Title I Reading Teacher (up to one hour per day)
Lynne E. Piotrowski
1362 Northway Rd., Williamsport
Speech/Language Teacher (up to one hour per day)
Ruth L. Schon
334 Schon Lane, Cogan Station
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
The following position changes:
A.
Renay J. Wright, 5932 Warrensville Rd., Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at Curtin
Middle School, with a base wage rate of $9.79 per hour, effective August 26,
2005 (replacing Tammy Summers, transferred).
B.
Donna M. Engel, 11 Ridge St., Williamsport, from a part-time Administrative
Support I in the Business/Tax Office at the District Service Center, to a
part-time
Administrative Support I (245 day, up to 5 hours per day) at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, with a base wage rate of $10.44 per hour or contract rate,
effective
July 18, 2005 (replacing Nancy Sargent, retired/position revised to part-time).
9.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Approve contract with Hartz Consulting Group, Inc., 420 Fort Duquesne
Boulevard, One Gateway Center, Suite 1725, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1438, to
provide benefits consulting services to the Williamsport Area School District
during the 2005-2006 school year, effective July 1, 2005, at an annual fee of
$20,000 (payable in two installments, July 2005, and January 2006).
9.6 OTHER
A.
(Mr. Dugan requested that this item reflect approval for ten days rather than
five.) Authorize payment to Judith M. Gooderham, 41 Main St., Watsontown,
Director of Food Services, for up to
B.
Approve an extension of Kathy M. Shirey's work schedule (Administrative
Support,
part-time/Food Service) up to 10 additional days for the start of the 2005-2006
school year.
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 - None
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1
Authorize La Memoire, the Williamsport Area High School yearbook, to enter into
an
agreement with Creative Images, 2 West Southern Avenue, South Williamsport, PA,
for
senior and candid yearbook photography for La Memoire 2006. Proposals for
senior
photography for the 2006 edition of the yearbook have been solicited and
evaluated by the
Publications Business Manager, and Creative Images has been determined to offer
the
broadest variety of packages over the widest price range for our seniors. La
Memoire has
used the service of Creative Images for the past several years, and has found
their quality
and convenience for our seniors to be excellent, and their service to the
school outstanding.
Seniors are invoiced directly by Creative Images for their photography
packages. There is no cost to the district.
12.2*
Authorize the purchase of musical equipment and supplies 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.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center
at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Haines Music, Selinsgrove, PA $ 2,038.17
Interstate Music Supply Inc., New Berlin, WI 3,756.33
J.R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, PA 2,635.00
Loser’s Music Inc., Lebanon, PA
583.00
Robert M. Sides Inc., Williamsport, PA 2,825.82
Southwest Strings Inc., Tucson, AZ 1,156.80
Steve Weiss Music Inc., Willow Grove, PA
1,364.58
Victor’s House of Music, Paramus, NJ
1,931.65
Volkwein’s Brothers Inc, Pittsburg, PA
264.35
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $16,557.70
12.3*
Authorize the purchase of ice cream products. Recommend Rakestraw’s Ice
Cream, Inc. based on price. Source of Funds: Food Service Fund.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Rakestraw’s Ice Cream, Inc.
17 East Coover Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.4*
Authorize the purchase of fluid milk and milk products. Schneider Valley Farms
Dairy was selected based on availability or products and pricing. Source of
Funds: Food Service Fund.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Schneider Valley Farms Dairy
1860 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
12.5
Approve revised contracts with Williamsport Child Guidance to incorporate
provisions
required in the Educational Assistance Program Grant. Both summer school and
extended
day contracts are revised. All expenses are covered by EAP and Sheridan
Project Grant Funds.
TAX ITEMS
13.1
Approve the attached tax summaries.
13.2
Authorize the Municipal and School Income Tax Office to obtain income
information from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for the purpose of
verifying income taxes reported to this local office.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that an executive session, for personnel and a
confidential student matter, would follow the meeting.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried the
meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
_________________________________
Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary
five (5)
ten (10) additional days at her per diem rate to coordinate the Summer Food
Service Program and prepare for opening of school for 2005-2006.