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 15, 2000, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Vice President, James E. Temple, called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Shirley L. Canada, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Kelly R. Pedersen,
James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams.
INVOCATION – Karen V. Harris provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the Regular Meetings of May 16 (Mr. Zimmerman requested that the Dance Instructors name be corrected to Diane Gailit from Turning Pointe Dance) ; June 6 and 20 and July 18, 2000, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Jackie Thomas (Acting Superintendent)
A. Presentation of the proposed Williamsport Area High School Graduation Project by high school principal Steve Huddy, social studies department head Bill McQuown, English department head Bob McDonald, and mathematics teacher Kyle Hunter.
B. Superintendent Patricia A. Lowery has been appointed by the Pennsylvania School Study Council as their representative to the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center Board of Sponsors, effective July 1, 2000. Dr. Lowery previously filled the unexpired term of another superintendent on that Board.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – David B. Stone, Jr.
A. At the conclusion of tonight’s Board meeting, we will be re-airing a half-hour presentation entitled “Back to School.” The program, which will air from 9:30 to 10:00 p.m., will feature a discussion by district principals on getting students ready for coming back to school. If the Board meeting concludes prior to 9:30, please tune back in to hear this valuable information.
Committee Reports by Board Members.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that Shirley Canada and he attended the Drug and Alcohol Testing Committee meeting held this afternoon. A review of the records of the 99-00 school year indicated that only three students were tested last year. The committee felt this low number might be due to the Care Team and other existing methods of dealing with student welfare. The committee recommended that new staff be advised of the testing policy and that the entire staff be reminded that it is a good tool that is available for their use.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following construction project items:
A. Approve change order G-14 to the contract with Lobar, Inc., General Contractor Roosevelt Project, increasing the contract by $586.00 as follows:
Original Contract $1,762,700.00
Previous Contract Increases 12,387.52
Previous Contract Reductions 60,528.24
Change Order G-14 586.00
New Contract Total $1,715,145.28
B. Approve changer order P-9 to the contract with Spencer Mechanical, Inc., Plumbing Contract Roosevelt Project, increasing the contract by $1,820.00 as follows:
Original Contract $240,116.00
Previous Contract Increases 11,333.64
Change Order P-9 1,820.00
New Contract Total $253,269.64
C. Authorize the execution and submission of PlanCon Part H, Project Financing for the Cochran Elementary School Project, to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
D. Authorize the District’s intent to award a contract to Gooding, Simpson, and Mackes, Inc. from Ephrata, PA at a cost of $1,531,060.00, according to base bid B including alternate bid #2 for roof replacement and repairs at the Williamsport Area High School pending verification of surety, proper execution of agreements, verification of bonds and verification of insurance and any additional requirements specified in the project manual AND authorize the administration to execute said contract after satisfaction of all contingencies.
E. Authorize the District’s intent to award a contract to Altoona Roofing Company, from Altoona, PA at a cost of $46,016.00, according to base bid A for partial roof replacement and repairs at the Roosevelt Middle School pending verification of surety, proper execution of agreements, verification of bonds and verification of insurance and any additional requirements specified in the project manual AND authorize the administration to execute said contract after satisfaction of all contingencies.
F. Discussion concerning Vocational Construction Plaque.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 08/15/00 in the amount of $276,433.03, 08/15/00A in the amount of $144,441.73, 08/15/00B in the amount of $3,692.12 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 08/15/00, 08/15/00A, and 08/15/00B.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
7.1 Motion made by Mr. Vollman, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve revisions to Policy #406, “Substitute Teachers” at the second reading.
The motion carried 7-0.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Vollman, to approve the following curriculum items with the exception of #8.6.
8.1* Approve WASD participation in a consortium application for a $306,200 U.S. Department of Education Arts in Education Competitive Grant for Media Literacy. The consortium will include Allentown School District, Pittsburgh School District, Scranton School District, and Williamsport Area School District, with WASD managing the grant. Lose Elementary School will participate in the media literacy project.
8.2* Approve six (6) half-day inservice workshops by Dr. Charles Starkey of Bloomsburg University to provide training in Differentiated Modeling (coaching teachers on how to provide instruction to a differentiated classroom) for Round Hill staff members Maureen Griffith, Agnes Steppe, Karen Kulp, Linda Hart, Laura Hess, and the new second grade teacher.
Approximate costs include workshop fees of $2,100 plus expenses (travel, meals, lodging) and a half-day substitute on each of the six days (September 11, September 25, October 9, October 30, November 13, December 14) and are budgeted in the General Fund Professional Development budget.
8.3* Approve six (6) Health teachers to participate in a training program with Project STAR on September 21, 2000. Project STAR is a comprehensive, community-based, multifaceted program for adolescent drug abuse prevention for middle school students. This is a follow-up to training provided last year. The project is sponsored by the Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition, Inc. The only cost to the District is for substitutes for one day and is budgeted in the Safe and Drug Free Schools Grant. The teachers are Darleen Dunkleberger, Dolores Eiswerth, Richard Matthews, Jamie Nelson, Mark Nye, and Susan Stover. Budgeted in string #140-2120-0-00-063-11-121.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.4* Approve an inservice workshop for the Round Hills Elementary staff on February 20, 2001, by Ray Pastore of Bloomsburg University. He will provide training about the “Internet Past, Present, and Future” and use of the new “Power Point” software.
Approximate costs include workshop fees at $600, plus expenses (travel, meals, and lodging) and are budgeted in the Class Size Reduction Grant.
8.5* Approve special education teachers Susan McGeahan and Kevin Choate to schedule, coordinate IEP teams, and write secondary level IEP’s before the opening of school. The teachers will work up to ten (10) days and be paid at the current substitute rate.
8.7 Approve old district textbooks identified for discard to be redistributed to Liberia via the Messiah Lutheran Church.
8.11 Approve paying Roosevelt librarian Diane Breon up to two days at the substitute rate to set up the Roosevelt library before August 24, 2000.
The curriculum motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
8.6 Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the Williamsport Area High School Graduation Project as a graduation requirement for implementing in 2000-01 for incoming ninth graders who are expected to graduate in 2003-04.
The motion carried 7-0
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following personnel items:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Jana R. Satifka, special education teacher at the high school, extension of an unpaid medical leave, effective August 29, 2000 (at the exhaustion of her personal leave) through the end of the 2000-2001 school year.
B. Helen M. Carpenter, general food service worker at Roosevelt Middle School, leave of absence without pay, effective August 28, 2000, until November 17, 2000, possibly to return sooner.
Mrs. Carpenter’s leave is for the purpose of caring for the medical needs of a family member.
C. Karen L. Haywood, part-time custodian at the Complex, unpaid leave due to personal reasons, effective August 21, 2000, through August 25, 2000.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Deborah D. Antonetti, 11 Hemlock Road, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach family and consumer science (4/7 time) at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated, pending receipt of appropriate certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms. Antonetti was a long-term substitute in this position during the 1999-2000 school year (replaces Patricia Girio, resigned).
B. Billie Jean Nogle, 160 Sunset Rd., Muncy, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach learning support (special education) at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,998. Ms. Nogle holds a bachelor's degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (new position approved by the Board).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C. Brenda C. Watkins, 2112 West Fourth St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach special education at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,998. Ms. Watkins holds a bachelor's degree from Clarion University of PA and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (replacing Pam Emery, resigned).
E. Jennifer A. Robertson, 1412 Elmira St., Williamsport, as a full-time substitute teacher with math certification for the 2000-2001 school term, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, plus benefits provided under the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association. Ms. Robertson’s initial assignment will be at the high school.
F. Kimberly A. Springman, 814 West Southern Ave., South 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 ending date January 12, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach second grade at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Ms. Springman holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Sherri Buckwalter, on maternity leave).
G. 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
Girls Soccer
Head Coach: Deborah A. Dominick $3,171
Assistant Coach: Nancy Spagnuolo $1,585
Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
Assistant Coach: Aimee Shebest $1,268
Volunteers:
Lycoming Valley Softball: Max Houser
Roosevelt Softball: Clayton West
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H. Rhonda L. Getgen, 2850 Bottle Run Rd., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach second grade at Woodward/Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798. Ms. Getgen holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Ron Keiser, who is transferring to Roosevelt replacing Corey Wright, resigned).
I. Elizabeth A. Good, 120 Pine Lane, Jersey Shore, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach third grade at Lose Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798. Ms. Good holds a bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Cindy Martin, retired).
J. Brenda E. Pennella, 160 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach second grade at Round Hills Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798. Ms. Pennella holds a bachelor's degree from Edinboro University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Norma Losch, retired).
K. Ami L. Desmond, 725 Glenwood Ave., Apt. 2 West, Williamsport, as a ½ time temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach guided reading at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $35,798, prorated to ½ time. Ms. Desmond holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is certified in Elementary (new position approved by the Board).
L. Ann M. Huynh, 805 Diamond St., Williamsport, as a ½ time temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach guided reading at Lose Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $35,798, prorated to ½ time. Ms. Huynh holds a bachelor's degree from Elizabethtown College and is certified in Elementary (new position approved by the Board).
M. Kathy J. Piaskowski, R.R. 2, Box 357 Ridge Rd., Sunbury, as a ½ time temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach guided reading at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $35,798, prorated to ½ time. Ms. Piaskowski holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is certified in Elementary (new position approved by the Board).
N. Amy L. Lampman, 2040 Reed St., Williamsport, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 26, 1999, through the end of the 2000-2001 school term, unless terminated sooner, to teach fifth grade at Curtin Middle School (Cochran renovation), at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798. Ms. Lampman holds a bachelor's degree from Marywood University and is certified in Elementary (replaces Dee Goertz, on sabbatical leave).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
O. Charles F. (Chad) Greevy IV, 1518 Penn St., 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 January 12, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach English at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Mr. Greevy holds a bachelor's degree from Allegheny College and is certified in Elementary (replaces Kris Datres, on leave for School Performance Project).
P. Edward E. Jonasen, 26 Orchard St., Erie, 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 January 12, 2001), unless terminated sooner, to teach Art at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Mr. Jonasen holds a bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst College and is certified in Art (replaces Reginald Fatherly, transferred to administrative position for the 2000-2001 school year).
Q. Authorize Eleonora Shugol, 900 Walnut St., Montoursville, to provide tutoring/ interpreter services for two Russian students who will be attending Lycoming Valley Middle School, effective August 28, 2000, at the rate of $80.00 per school day plus up to five (5) hours per week after school tutoring at the rate of $12.31 per hour. Mrs. Shugol is to provide these services for the first nine weeks, after which the status of services will be reviewed.
R. The following persons as regular part-time school bus drivers (bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $12.21 per hour, effective August 28, 2000:
Lee Ernest Derr 564 Grove Rd., Cogan Station
Christopher D. Heim 823 Hepburn St., Williamsport
James F. Kreider 645 Lawshe Run Rd., Trout Run
Burns S. Williams 2022 Sechler Circle, Williamsport
S. The following persons as substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $10.50 per hour, effective August 28, 2000:
Edward L. Hubbell 392 South Pine Run Rd., Linden
T. 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:
Mary Alice Crist 2003 Carlton Terrace, Williamsport
Mary K. Masden 15 Florence Dr., Cogan Station
Claudette Signor 2629 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
U. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.00 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 16, 2000:
Vic R. Marshall 1062 Huling Rd., Linden
Russell K. Stout IV P.O. Box 176, Trout Run
V. Mary Alice Crist, 2003 Carlton Terrace, Williamsport, as a substitute aide (school bus matron), subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rate as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked, effective August 28, 2000.
W. 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:
Shirley A. Forker 1125 Race St., Williamsport
Cindy L. Fuller 170 Pinecrest Drive #23, Williamsport
X. Pamela J. Leuenberger, 660 Harding Ave., Williamsport, as a homebound teacher, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by the collective bargaining agreement, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked.
Y. 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
Robert F. Gilson, Jr. 604 Kane St., South Williamsport
Carol L. Kile 528 Ruben Kehrer Rd., Box 123, Muncy
Secondary
Eric W. Herr P.O. Box 237, Beech Creek
Z. Authorize the administration to appoint candidates to current vacancies and present their names for Board approval at the next available meeting.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
C. James M. Hockenberry, P.O. Box 153, Jersey Shore, initially elected as a long-term substitute teacher, effective August 24, 2000, changed to a temporary professional employee, to teach art education at Lose Elementary and the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798. Mr. Hockenberry holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Art (replaces Jennifer Staples, resigned).
D. Gregory O. Wolfe, 709 Diamond St., Williamsport, from a general maintenance worker to general full-time stock clerk at the Warehouse Complex, 250 days, 8 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $27,760, prorated, effective August 16, 2000 (replacing Rick Weaver, transferred).
E. Charles T. Johnson, 22 West Belleview St., Cogan Station, from a full-time custodian at Cochran Elementary School to a general maintenance worker for the District (250 days, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of $27,560, prorated, effective August 21, 2000 (replacing Chris Hess, transferred).
F. Tia J. Magargle, 1220 High St., Williamsport, from a part-time (245 days, up to 4 ½ hours per day) Administrative Support I for the Business Office/Tax Office to a full-time Tax Examiner (245 days) in the Tax Office at the District Service Center, at a base wage rate of $25,780, prorated, effective August 16, 2000 (new position approved by the Board).
G. Mitchel W. Trice, 719 Maple St., Williamsport, from a part-time (185-day; up to 4½ hours per day) to a full-time (185 day, 7 hours per day) instructional support aide in Alternative Education at the District Service Center, at the base wage rate of $12,147, effective August 21, 2000 (funding through Alternative Education Grant).
H. Rebecca G. Lundy, 2221 Linn St., Williamsport, from an instructional support aide at Lose Elementary to a Library Aide (185-day) at Round Hills Elementary School, at the annual rate of $15,708, effective August 24, 2000 (replacing Roberta Coleman, retired).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
J. Lori Reitmeyer, 290 Cottage Ave., Williamsport, from a general food service worker
at Hepburn-Lycoming to a full-time special education instructional aide at Stevens Elementary School, at the annual rate of $12,147, effective August 21, 2000 (new position approved by the Board).
K. Linda M. Ross, 719 Diamond St., Williamsport, from a general food service worker at Stevens to a full-time special education instructional aide at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of $12,147, effective August 21, 2000 (new position approved by the Board).
L. Mary Ann Fry, 2311 Riverside Dr., South Williamsport, from a life skills support (special education) aide at the high school to an instructional support aide (Chapter 15 regular education; 185-day, 7 hours per day) at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at an annual rate of $12,147, effective August 21, 2000 (new position due to student classification change per IEP).
M. Martha A. Miller, Williamsport, from a Chapter 15 instructional support aide at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School to an instructional support aide (special education; 185-day, 7 hours per day) at Woodward/Cochran Elementary School, at an annual rate of $13,999, effective August 21, 2000 (new position approved by the Board).
9.5 SALARY ADJUSTMENT
A. Patricia K. Lentz, 831 Faxon Parkway, Williamsport, previously hired 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, to be adjusted to a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, master’s plus 9 credits, $39,155. 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).
9.6 OTHER
A. Authorize payment to Jacqueline G. Thomas a bonus in the amount of $5,000 for services provided as Acting Superintendent during the 1999-2000 school year.
The personnel item motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, 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.
The motion carried 7-0.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following student trips:
A. Retroactively approve additional costs for the 62 fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School who traveled to Red Lobster and Ron’s Saltwater Heaven on Tuesday, April 18, 2000. The additional costs result from admission fees for both students and teachers. This field trip was originally approved on March 21, 2000. The additional $113 will be funded through Title I.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following bid/contract items:
12.1* Authorize the use of a purchasing card system through PNC Bank at no cost to the District. The District will pilot this program on a limited basis and will hopefully expand after evaluation.
12.2* Approve a lease agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the County of Lycoming for space on the county’s radio tower located at 1850 Jacks Hollow Road, Williamsport. A lease fee will not be assessed, however, the District will be responsible for all installation and maintenance.
12.3* Award a contract to PaveMaster of Jersey Shore, PA to pave an auxiliary parking lot at the Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School at a cost of $6,184. PaveMaster was the lowest of three quotes.
12.4* Authorize the District to contract with the Central Intermediate Unit #10 to provide weekly transportation for Williamsport students to and from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following tax items:
The revised changes to the regulations are as follows:
Section II - Taxable Compensation of Employees:
Added employees stock options
Added further explanation to pre tax items
Section IV - Exclusions from Gross Income:
Removed stock option plans
Section IV - Returns which must be Filed:
Added explanation to Section E Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Section F spelled out “No Joint Return”
Removed Section G on estimated tax requirements
Section VII - Changed Title to Estimated Tax:
Revised this section to reflect current requirements
13.3 Authorize the solicitor and administration to file a tax assessment appeal seeking to challenge the exempt status of property owned by the Susquehanna Health Systems and its affiliates and further authorize the solicitor and administration to enter into a settlement agreement to resolve the exemption issue through payment in lieu of taxes in accordance with parameters established by the Board in executive session.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman indicated that he attended the string concern in Brandon Park on August 10th.
It was the culminating event of Mr. Straiton’s Strolling Camp. Mr. Zimmerman commended Mr. Straiton, students, and staff. He indicated that Dr. Chapaitis did a great job again this year and it was nice to see Lisa Jacobs, a previous WAHS graduate, conducting the middle school orchestra.
Vice President Temple 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. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary