W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
October 4, 2005
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION –
Silent Reflection
DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS -
Pamela J. Markle STATEMENT # 4
We believe each person is unique, important, and learns differently.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings - September 6 and 20, 2005
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. College Board AP Program
Nine students at the Williamsport Area High School have earned the designation
of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional
achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the
opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high
school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for
successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 percent of the more than one
million high school students in more than 15,000 secondary schools worldwide
who took the AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to merit the
recognition of AP Scholar.
Five students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP
Examinations with grades of 3 or higher. These AP Scholars are Aleksandr
Alekseyenko, Callah Antonetti, Sean Baumgartner, Jessica Orso and David
Thompson.
Two students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an
average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher
on four or more of these exams. These students are Jonathan Baldys and Elyse
Burzynski.
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
College Board AP Program Cont’d:
Two students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an
average of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher five
or more of these exams. These students are Harry Frank and Erin Lyle.
More than 1400 institutions nationwide award a full year’s credit
(sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying
grades.
B.
Five Williamsport Area High School students will be featured in an exclusive
student art exhibition to be shown in two locations: the Zoller Gallery on the
Pennsylvania State University campus and the lobby of the Pennsylvania
Department of Education (PDE) building. The Zoller exhibit will be during the
month of October, and the PDE exhibit will be the month of November.
The participating students are: Jessica Vance, Christine McDermott, Kristi
Murphy, Keri Kimura, and Katherine Helminiak.
You are cordially invited to the Artists Reception on October 20, 2005, from
7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Zoller Gallery on the PSU Campus. (Zoller is adjacent to
The Palmer Museum of Art and the Creamery.) The students and our National Art
Honor Society chapter will be recognized. This event is being held in
conjunction with the Pennsylvania Art Education Association Conference which
begins that day in State College. Some of our students plan to be in attendance
at the reception.
The November exhibition will also coincide with the unveiling of the
student-produced PDE mural which students from Jackson and Sheridan Elementary
Schools are taking an active part in creating.
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events
October 7
Professional Development Inservice Day at Curtin & Lycoming Valley
Middle Schools
October 10
Districtwide Curriculum-Based Inservice Day (students will not be in
school)
October 10
Performance Standards Coalition High School Reform Inservice at
Jersey Shore High School
October 11
Board Development Training -- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
October 17
Diversity Committee Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
October 18
WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 p.m.
October 19
Williamsport Education Foundation Meeting -- 5:30 p.m.
October 20
Employment Steering Committee Meeting -- 4:00 p.m.
October 20
ETAC Meeting -- 6:30 p.m.
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A.
Calendar of Events Cont’d:
October 24- 12
th grade PSSA retest for Math, Reading & Writing
November 4
October 26
Project 720 Leadership Team Meeting -- 3:00 p.m.
October 28
Professional Development Inservice Day at Roosevelt Middle School
October 28
End of First Marking Period
November 1 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 p.m.
B.
On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through October is Art From the Fair.
This
is an exhibition of ribbon winning pieces that were on display at the Lycoming
County
Fair in July. There are numerous ribbon winners, and 3 works were identified
as Best of Show.
5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider authorizing change orders G-HL-23, 24, 25, 26 and G-LV-2, 3 to the
contract with the Robert Feaster Company increasing the contract by $5,561.72
and changing the contract total to $6,310,321.56.
B.
Consider authorizing change orders H-LV-5, 6, 7, 8 to the contract with the
R&J Ertel
Company, increasing the contract by $4,736.68 and changing the contract total
to $1,991,734.59.
C.
Consider authorizing change orders E-LV-10, 11 to the contract with the Leece
Electric Company, increasing the contract by $6,181.00 and changing the
contract total to $1,789,955.
6. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$3,887,408.78
General Fund – Restricted 397,997.70
Athletics and Extra Curricular
39,593.79 Food Service Fund
68,267.25
Data Processing Fund 12,546.02
Maintenance Fund 58,796.12
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00
Earned Income Tax 49,030.85
Student Activities
.00 TOTAL
$4,513,640.51 6.
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 10/04/05 in the amount of $325,654.14, 10/04/05A in
the amount of $94,690.39, 10/04/05B in the amount of $82,061.97, 10/04/05C in
the amount of $35,490.60, 10/04/05D in the
amount of $217,921.83, 10/04/05E in the amount of $5,000.00, 10/04/05F in the
amount of $1,140,455.31, 10/04/05G in the amount of $8,541.65 and that the
officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos.
10/04/05, 10/04/05A, 10/04/05B, 10/04/05C, 10/04/05D, 10/04/05E, 10/04/05F and
10/04/05G.
7. BOARD POLICY – None
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
8.1
Consider the approval of two 2005-06 letters of agreement with Family Life
Services
(formerly Tressler Services) for mental health screening and counseling
services designed to
prevent more serious problems by supporting students and their families and
connecting them
with outside treatment resources. The first letter of agreement concerns the
Primary Grades
Initiative which facilitates service to the elementary schools, while the
second concerns the
Teen Life Therapist program which enables services to the high school. Both
programs are
largely funded through the County Mental Health program, with district
contributions
($10,000 each) coming directly from the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and
Communities grant.
8.2
Consider approving up to two days (October 6 and 13, 2005) of substitute
coverage (at the
rate of $90.00 per day for each teacher plus appropriate benefits) for Wendy
Kelsey and
Michelle Dixon (Literacy Coordinator) as they provide phonics training for WASD
primary
teachers at Sheridan, Stevens, Hepburn-Lycoming and Round Hills. Costs to be
funded
through the general fund (account #s 10-1100-122-000-10-250-000-007-0000;
10-1100-122-
000-10-325-000-007-0000; 10-1100-122-000-10-350-000-007-0000;
10-1100-122-000-10- 375-000-007-0000). Total estimated cost: $406.51.
8.3
Consider approving payment to Christine Mackenzie (high school ESL teacher) for
a full day
on October 10, 2005 to visit and observe the State College Area School
District's ESL
program. Ms. Mackenzie is currently paid .57 of salary (4 periods per day).
Funds paid
through general fund account # 10-1100-121-000-30-850-150-007-0000.
8.4
Consider approving Pat Edwards (consultant with Heinemann Publishers
Professional
Development Division and author of books: "A Path to Follow: Learning to
Listen to
Parents," "Examining Dialogues Used in Parent-Teacher
Conferences," and "Family
Involvement in School: What every Elementary Teacher Should Know") to
present a parent
workshop at Jackson Elementary School on the evening of March 9, 2006 and a
teacher
workshop on the morning of March 10, 2006 to the Jackson staff. The topic for
both
workshops will be "Creating Sharing Time Conversations: Parents and
Teachers Working
Together." The fee for both workshops is $2,500. Travel expenses will be
approximately
$1,000. The funds are budgeted in the Jackson Comprehensive School Reform
Grant (parent involvement and staff development).
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5
Consider approving Beat Bob, Inc. to provide an assembly for all grade levels
to be held at
Lycoming Valley Middle School on Monday, October, 24, 2005. The assembly is a
one-man
volleyball team. Bob has appeared in over 5,000 gymnasiums and in front of
almost 3 million
people. He has 14,852 wins and 308 losses since 1996. Approximate cost for
services $550
is to be funded from Student Activity Account, expenditure account code
#80-3210-599-000- 00-000-803-084-0000.
8.6
Consider approving Rick Peeples (author of "Poetry with a Porpoise,"
songwriter and
performer) to present a parent workshop at Jackson Elementary on the evening of
February
16, 2006 and a teacher workshop on the morning of February 17, 2006 to the
Jackson staff.
Both workshops will focus on literacy and "Making Words Come Alive."
The cost for the
workshops is $900 plus approximately $200 for travel and lodging. All costs
are funded through Jackson's Title I budget.
8.7
Consider allowing the Williamsport YMCA to use multi-purpose room and minor
other
facilities for the provision of Before and After School Child Care at Cochran,
Hepburn-
Lycoming, Jackson, Round Hills and Stevens Elementary Schools during the
2005-06 school
year. As these programs are a direct advantage to District families, the
waiver of fees is requested.
8.8
Consider approving classroom readers for use in high school World Languages
classes from
the following publishers: Continental Book Company catalogues CF805, G1515 and
HS179
and Applause Foreign Language Catalog 2004. Readers are short books in the
language students are studying.
8.9
Consider approving the following persons for the scoring of the open-ended
portion of the
4Sight testing to be paid at the rate of $25.43 per hour plus appropriate
benefits: Patricia
Nicholson, Debra Nardi, John Dick, Marion Boyd, Janet Linderman, Diane Welch,
Douglas
Gordon, Bonnie Williams and Robert Williams. All costs funded through FY06
Education
Assistance Program grant.
8.10
Consider approving phonics training for the Round Hills and Sheridan Elementary
Schools on
October 6 and the Hepburn Lycoming and Stevens Elementary Schools on October
13. The
training will be provided by our two primary literacy coordinators, Wendy
Kelsey and
Michelle Dixon. Substitutes will be provided for a half-day of released time
at each building
so that teachers in Grades K, 1 and 2 can attend. A total of 18 substitute
days will be needed
(8 for October 6 and 10 for October 13) for an approximate total cost of
$1,800. The cost of
the training is funded through the Human Resources budget.
9. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Dugan.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
Lois A. Welch, full-time food service production manager at Roosevelt Middle
School, for the purpose of retirement, January 6, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Lois A. Welch from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 19½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a food service worker. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Sharon L. Salvatori, full-time mathematics teacher at Roosevelt Middle School,
for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the first
semester of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of January 20, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Sharon L.
Salvatori from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for her 32½ years of dedicated service to our school
system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C.
Cheryl A. Varner, full-time mathematics teacher at Curtin Middle School, for
the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the first semester of
the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of January 20, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Cheryl A. Varner
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 33½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
D.
Raymond J. Hartman, substitute school bus driver for the District, verbal
resignation for personal reasons, effective September 23, 2005.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
E.
Christopher D. Heim, substitute school bus driver for the District, accepted
other employment, effective September 30, 2005.
F.
Timothy E. Switzer, part-time equipment manager at the high school, verbal
resignation, accepted other employment, effective on or about August 26, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Jennifer A. Robertson, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for an
unpaid medical leave, effective October 20, 2005, through January 11, 2006,
possibly to return sooner.
Mrs. Robertson is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin
her unpaid leave of absence on October 20, 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.
Wendy L. Dgien, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School,
unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective for one day only on
December 2, 2005.
C.
Judith I. Mace, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective for one day only on October
7, 2005.
D.
Elena M. Matty, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 7,
2005.
E.
Donna E. Robertson, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective for one day only on
October 7, 2005.
F.
Kimberly A. Rowland, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective for one day only on
October 7, 2005.
G.
Judith A. Welch, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for the
purpose of travel, effective October 27, 2005, through October 28, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Andrea E. Logan, 1120 Locust St., Montoursville, as a part-time (185 days,
prorated; up to 5 hours per day) Administrative Support I (Guidance Office) at
Roosevelt Middle School, at the rate of $10.44 per hour (no benefits except
social security, retirement, and worker’s compensation) and sick leave as
provided for part-time employees per the Agreement between the Board and the
Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP), effective October 3, 2005 (the
varying responsibilities related to this position have been redistributed
following the resignation of Nancy Vanderlin). Authorize an additional two (2)
hours per day for the first two weeks to familiarize with Building Procedures.
B.
The following persons as teachers for the Extended Day Program at Roosevelt
Middle School effective for the 2005-2006 school year. Teachers will be paid
at the rate of $25.43 per hour plus appropriate benefits, up to four (4) days a
week, two (2) hours each day. All costs will be paid out of ACCESS until EAP
funds are available
(string number 10-1200-121-891-20-650-000-004-0006):
Thomas D. Croce
595 Park Ave., Lock Haven
Michelle L. Pulizzi
1026 Mulberry St., Williamsport
C.
The following persons as teachers for the Extended Day Program effective for
the 2005-2006 school year. Teachers will be paid at the rate of $25.43 per hour
plus appropriate benefits, up to five (5) hours per week. All costs funded
through Education Assistance Program/Sheridan Project Funds.
Cochran Elementary:
Kristiann McQuown 25 Round Hill Rd, Williamsport
Stevens Elementary:
Morgan Williams
2499 Lincoln Dr., Williamsport
Cathi Hanner
518 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville
D.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 5, 2005:
Kimberly A. Vanemon
133 Airline Dr., Cogan Station
E.
The following substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel),
with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective September 28, 2005:
Harvey E. Yancey
824 Wildwood Blvd., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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:
Melissa J. Metzger
84 Timber Lane, S. Williamsport (effective 09/29/05)
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:
Susan S. Naculich
49 Keyser Circle, Williamsport (effective 09/28/05)
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Amy R. Boatman, 2266 Division Rd., Williamsport, from a general food service
worker at the high school to a part-time Instructional Support Aide/LSS (185
day, up to 5 hours per day) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage
rate of $10.54 per hour, effective date to be determined (new position funded
through ACCESS).
B.
James R. Lakes, 1020 Tucker St., Williamsport, from a regular part-time
custodian to
a part-time Equipment Manager (245 days, up to 5 hours per day) at the high
school,
with a base wage rate of $10.04 per hour, effective September 23, 2005
(replacing Tim Switzer, resigned).
C.
Elena M. Matty, 90 Miller Rd., Cogan Station, from a general food service
worker (4 hours daily) at Lycoming Valley Middle School, to a general food
service worker (4¼ hours daily) at Lycoming Valley Middle School, with a
base wage rate of $10.79 per hour, effective October 5, 2005 (replacing Donna
Robertson, transferred).
D.
Gail S. Myers, 1961 Walters Rd., Montoursville, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (3¼ hours daily) at Cochran
Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $9.79 per hour, effective October
5, 2005 (replacing Sandra Johnson, transferred).
E.
Amie L. Palmer, 304 S. Pine Run Rd., Linden, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at the high school,
with a base wage rate of $9.79 per hour, effective October 5, 2005 (replacing
Gwenda Forker, transferred).
A.
Continue contract with the Pennsylvania Teacher Clearinghouse (
www.PA-Educator.net
), 425 Sixth Ave., Suite 1660, Pittsburgh, to utilize its online employee
candidate application services (for professional applications) for an annual
fee of $2,295 through August 30, 2006. The services provided by
PA-Educator.net will be coordinated through the BLaST Intermediate Unit. This
amount reflects a 15% reduction over the previous year.
10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Dugan.
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Consider approving 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. (See attachment)
11.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Approximately seventy-five (75) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary
School, accompanied by their teacher and a minimum of one parent volunteer, to
travel to Wegman’s during November 2005 to participate in a tour. The
three classes participating will travel on three separate days. Students
eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday
School within 30 days prior to the trip.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from
Wegman’s.
B.
Six (6) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s SADD chapter,
accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lancaster during November 2005 to
participate in a conference. 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.
The students will be transported in the high school van. Costs will be paid
from the SADD budget. One substitute will be required for the day.
C.
Six (6) Jackson Elementary School students, accompanied by their principal and
teacher, to travel to Hoss’s Restaurant on dates during December 2005 and
January through June 2006 as a reward for their outstanding citizenship.
The students will be transported by the teacher and/or principal. The students
will be provided with a free lunch.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
D.
Ten (10) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher,
to travel to Penn College during October 2005 to participate in the mousetrap
racers 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.
Transportation will be shared with WAHS students attending career day at the
college. One substitute will be required for the day.
E.
Fifteen (15) eighth grade gifted students from Curtin Middle School,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Lycoming College on dates in
October, November, and December 2005 to attend the Concerts at Noon. 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 the
college.
F.
Forty-six (46) first grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and support staff members, to travel to Red
Lobster, Styer’s Farm Market, and Memorial Park during October 2005. The
trip is a culminating activity for the science unit. Students eligible to
participate will not have been suspended from school or assigned to Saturday
School for disciplinary reasons within 30 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round
Hills PTO.
G.
Approximately 110 Williamsport Area High School band students, accompanied by
four directors and parent chaperones, to travel to South Williamsport during
October 2005 to participate in the Mummer’s Parade. 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 (10-3211-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
H.
Four (4) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Student Government
Association, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Fleetwood High School
for three days during November 2005 to participate in a conference. 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 the advisor. All costs will be paid with
Student Government Association funds. One substitute will be required for two
days.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
I.
Four (4) Williamsport Area High School FBLA members, accompanied by their
advisor, to travel to State College on two dates during October 2005 to
participate in a workshop. 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 the advisor. All costs will be paid with
FBLA funds. One substitute will be required for one day.
J.
Approximately 75 first grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Styer’s
Farm and Indian Park during October 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-Lycoming PTO.
K.
Seven (7) autistic support students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher and eight (8) aides, to travel to Wegman’s on
dates during October, November and December 2005, and January and April 2006.
The students will have the opportunity to learn how to compile a grocery list
then shop for the items. 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.
The students will be transported in the school van. The cost of the groceries
will be charged to string #10-1208-610-000-30-850-000-004-0000.
L.
Ninety-three (93) first grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teacher, TSS, and parent volunteers, to travel to
Snyder’s Farm and Indian Park during October 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 Cochran
School Association.
11.2
Consider authorizing up to four (4) after school socials for Lycoming Valley
Middle School students. The social will be held from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on
dates yet to be determined. The cost for service is not to exceed $300 per
social and will be funded from the Student Activity Account
(80-3210-599-000-00-000-803-084-0000).
11.3
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium at the Williamsport
Area High School on 7 various dates beginning October 2, 2005 through July 23,
2006 to hold rehearsals. WSO is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of
$350.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B.
Repasz Band to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on
November 28, and November 29, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. to hold
dress rehearsals and to conduct a free public concert. The Repasz Band is
requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $100.00. Certificate of
Insurance to be received.
C.
Child Evangelism Fellowship to use a classroom at Cochran, Jackson and Round
Hills, and Sheridan Elementary Schools as well as Lycoming Valley Middle School
(possibly also Stevens and Roosevelt) on either a Tuesday or Thursday beginning
in
October 2005 through April 2006 from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. to hold a
children’s
religious education program. Child Evangelism Fellowship is requesting relief
of the
occupancy fee estimated at $1,950.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider awarding a contract to the following for rice coal deliveries
(FY05/FY06 school
year) in accordance with our specifications and their bid. This bid was
received on
Thursday, September 29, 2005 and opened publicly in the District Service
Center. Ten bids
were mailed to various companies however; only one (1) bid was received.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Pickelner Fuel Company, Williamsport, PA
$144.30/per ton 13. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
13.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
14. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
15. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Board Policy #902, “Public Participation in Board Meetings”:
A.
There will be two public comment sections: one during the first two hours of
the meeting at a time to be determined by the presiding officer; and the other
at the end of the meeting. This gives the presiding officer some flexibility
to fit the first public comment section into the agenda at a convenient time.
B.
Persons submitting a formal request to speak during the first public comments
section should be present promptly at the beginning of the meeting in the event
that they are invited to speak prior to commencement of the scheduled business
that is outlined in the agenda. Persons who have submitted a written request
will be given an opportunity to make a presentation about an issue that is on
the agenda when the issue is scheduled for discussion or about an issue that is
not on the agenda during the first two hours of the Board meeting, at a time
to be determined by the presiding officer.
C.
Each public comment section will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Each
speaker will be limited to a maximum of five minutes.
D.
Those wishing to speak during the first public comments section must submit a
formal request in writing to the business administrator no later that 9:00 a.m.
on the day of the Board meeting. This gives people an opportunity to come to
the District Service Center on Monday before the Board meeting to read the
posted agenda.
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING AUXILIARY AIDES & SERVICES
The Williamsport Area School District does not discriminate against individuals
on the basis of disability. If you are disabled and wish to attend and/or
participate in any public meeting of the Williamsport Area School Board of
Directors or event of the School District, the District will make reasonable
accommodations to allow your full involvement. If you require specific
auxiliary aids or services you must notify the Board Secretary (327-5500), 201
West Third Street, Williamsport, PA of your needs at least five (5) working
days prior to the event.
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
