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 18, 2000, beginning at 8:00 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: Shirley L. Canada, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Kelly R. Pedersen,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Dale L. Vollman, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION – Wayne D. Fausnaught provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the Regular Meetings of March 21, 2000 and April 4, 2000 and the Special Meeting of March 28, 2000, that the reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried 9-0.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone Jr.
A. At the conclusion of tonight’s Board meeting, we will rerun a half-hour presentation on Career Education. The program will air from 9:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Committee Reports by Board Members.
Mrs. Markle reported that the IU Board meeting is tomorrow.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that Employment Steering Committee members have been invited to attend District interviews and have been very busy.
President Stone reported that the Dr. Lowery will be starting full-time in about a month.
Construction Projects
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following construction project items:
A. Authorize change orders G-5, G-6 and G-7 to the contract with the Robert Feaster Corporation, General Contractor-Vocational Project as follows:
Original Contract $2,857,775.00
Previous Additions 3,280.00
Previous Deductions 1,600.00
G-5 (475.00)
G-6 (2,900.00)
G-7 390.00
Adjusted Total $2,856,470.00
Construction Projects Cont’d:
B. Authorize change orders E-12, E-13 and E-14 to the contract with Turnkey Construction, Electrical Contractor-Vocational Project as follows:
Original Contract $869,600.00
Previous Additions 13,881.50
Previous Deductions 750.00
E-12 2,593.00
E-13 3,887.00
E-14 5,876.00
Adjusted Total $895,087.50
C. Authorize change order E-9 to the contract with the Rogers Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractor-Roosevelt Project as follows:
Original Contract $650,000.00
Previous Additions 4,202.00
Previous Deductions 3,788.00
E-9 (118.31)
Adjusted Total $650,295.69
D. Authorize change orders G-12, and G-13 to the contract with Lobar, Inc., General Contractor-Roosevelt Project as follows:
Original Contract $1,762,700.00
Previous Additions 12,387.52
Previous Deductions 10,993.44
G-12 (1,034.80)
G-13 (48,500.00)
Adjusted Total $1,714,559.28
E. Acknowledge receipt of PlanCon Part G, Project Accounting Based on Bids, as reviewed and approved by the Department of Education.
The motion for construction projects carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the following finance items:
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
General Fund – Unrestricted $3,609,369.45
General Fund – Restricted (Federal) 213,599.08
General Fund – Restricted (State) 14,813.16
Interscholastic Athletics Fund 25,033.97
Food Service Fund 80,029.42
Data Processing Fund 10,696.60
Maintenance Fund 46,050.62
Williamsport City & School District
Mercantile & Business Privilege Tax Office 6,399.51
Municipal & School Income Tax Office 32,439.55
Student Activities .00
TOTAL $4,038,431.36
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 07/18/00 in the amount of $436,669.04, 07/18/00A in the amount of $156,288.39, 07/18/00B in the amount of $720.00, 07/18/00C in the amount of $324,641.20, 07/18/00D in the amount of $958,529.39, 07/18/00E in the amount of $102,662.90 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 07/18/00, 07/18/00A, 07/18/00B, 07/18/00C, 07/18/00D and 07/18/00E.
6.3* Award the 2000-2001 Interscholastic Athletic and Student Accident Insurance to A.G. Administrators Life Insurance of North America as follows: (Rates unchanged from 1999-2000).
Interscholastic Athletic $15,000
Voluntary Student Accident $ 28.00 School Time
$124.00 24-hour Coverage
6.4 Authorize Dr. David G. Martin, CPIM, of Elysburg, PA to provide temporary financial advisory services to the District at an hourly rate of $100.
The motion for financial items carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple - None
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following curriculum items:
8.1* Approve inservice workshops by Vito Forlenza, D.Ed. Assistant Executive Director of NEIU #19, and his presentation team. During the September 28, 2000, inservice, Dr. Forlenza and his staff will address the entire Williamsport Area School District teaching staff about cooperative learning. During the September 29, 2000, inservice, Dr. Forlenza and his team will address the middle and high school special education teaching staff about State standards.
Approximate costs, including workshop fees at $1,000 per day and $1,000 for expenses (including travel, meals, and lodging), are budgeted in the Class Size Reduction Grant ($1,000) and 101-2270-0-00-330-17-323 ($2,000).
8.2* Approve Barbara Neuhard, Linda Radocaj, and Lisa Yingling for one (1) day of curriculum writing at $75.00 per day to complete performance assessment writing and identification of performance assessments for the elementary curriculum on June 29, 2000. The cost of this curriculum work is funded through Title II.
8.3* Approve CPR recertification during the 2001 Fiscal Year for the K-12 Physical Education staff. The cost is $15.00 per person for 21 people and will be done through the American Red Cross. The cost is budgeted in 101-2270-0-00-330-17-582.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.4* Authorize payment to the following five music teachers for two (2) days each, and one teacher for one day, of summer curriculum work on the Elementary School Music Curriculum and Choral Curriculum. The work was completed on non-school time at a rate of $75 per teacher per day.
Two Days Each (6/12-13/2000) One Day Each (6/13/2000)
Kay Fisher Sharon Freed
Jean Hormell
Beverly Schmidt
Deb Lax
Michelle Hinkal
The approximate cost of the work will be $825 and is budgeted in string # 101-2260-0-00-105-07-130.
8.5* Authorize Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career Education, to submit the 2000-01 application for the Local Perkins Plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the amount of $145,038. This amount represents the 2000-01 Perkins allocation for the School District. The Williamsport Area School District plan is authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998. These funds must be utilized as outlined in the local plan according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
8.6* Authorize Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career Education, to submit an application for an Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the amount of $60,000. This grant will supplement the purchase of vocational equipment for the new vocational facility at the Williamsport Area High School.
8.7* Approve Jeff Yalden, motivational speaker, to provide an assembly at the Williamsport Area High School on October 6, 2000. Mr. Yalden will again speak to the ninth grade as part of the Transition Program at WAHS. Last year’s presentation by Mr. Yalden received overwhelmingly positive reaction from freshman and mentors alike. Mr. Yalden is considered to be one of education’s most energetic motivational speakers.
The approximate cost of the program is $1,500 (with a $375 deposit and balance due on the program date) and is budgeted in string #101-1100-3-26-105-65-323.
8.8 Approve providing transportation to approximately forty (40) students participating in the District Attorney’s “Junior Crime Stopper” program. The program is being held at the Pennsylvania College of Technology from August 7-11, 2000. The cost of approximately $450 is budgeted in the Drug and Safe School Grant (140-2120-0-00-063-11-519).
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.9 Approve the following additional individual building Act 80 Days for the 2000-01 school year:
Cochran Elementary School September 8; October 26; December 6, 2000
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School April 26, 2001
Jackson Elementary School December 22, 2000; May 7, 2001
Lose Elementary School October 26; December 8, 2000
Sheridan Elementary School September 8, 2000; March 23 2001
Stevens Elementary School October 2; December 22, 2000; March 19, 2001
Roosevelt Middle School February 2, 2001
The motion for curriculum items carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following personnel items excluding item 9.5A:
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
F. Lester L. Lockcuff, head custodian at Roosevelt Middle School, (verbal resignation) for the purpose of retirement, effective on or about August 8, 2000.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Lester L. Lockcuff from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 15 years of dedicated service to our school system as a custodian. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
A. Reginald T. Fatherly, art teacher, leave of absence for the 2000-2001 school year.
B. Albert F. Hills, custodian at Sheridan Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective June 2, 2000, through August 1, 2000, possibly to return sooner.
Mr. Hills’ leave of absence is 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.
C. Marie E. Fox, English/Drama teacher at high school, for the purpose of maternity leave, effective August 24, 2000, through the end of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school year (tentative return date of January 16, 2001).
D. Lori A. Nelson, classroom music teacher at Curtin Middle School, for the purpose of maternity leave, effective after the exhaustion of eligible sick and/or personal leave through the end of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school year (tentative return date of January 16, 2001).
Mrs. Nelson will make use of leave available 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, after which time she will be on unpaid maternity leave until the end of the first semester of the school term.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
C. David A. Becker, 14 Edgewood, R.R. 1, Towanda, as a temporary professional employee, effective August 24, 2000, to teach industrial technology at the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Step 1, bachelor's, $35,798. Mr. Becker holds a bachelor's degree from California University of Pennsylvania and is certified in Industrial Arts/Technology Education (replaces Robert Van Allen).
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D. James M. Hockenberry, P.O. Box 153, Jersey Shore, 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 education at Lose Elementary and the high school, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated. Mr. Hockenberry holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Art (replaces Reginald Fatherly, transferred to administrative position).
E. The following persons to the positions indicated 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 (all stipends at contracted rates):
WAHS Position Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director Paul H. Kellerman $6,341
Marching Band Assistant Donald J. Fisher $2,980
Director I
Marching Band Assistant Dale A. Orris $2,219
Director II
Color Guard Coordinator Todd L. Kendall $3,171
Color Guard Assistant Jamie L. Umpstead $ 872
Top Hat Marching Band Director Paul L. Colley $ 818
(Co-Directors) Dale A. Orris $1,015
Percussion Assistant Matt Stein $ 890
Color Guard Silks Theresa T. Kendall $1,072
Strolling Strings Walter J. Straiton $2,536
June 22, 2000, through July 20, 2000, at her current hourly rate (up to 20 days, 6½ hours per day).
G. Janet M. Loffredo, 64 Zion View Drive, Linden, approve an increase in hours from 90 to 120 hours as Site Monitor for the Summer Food Service Program due to an increase in feeding sites and location changes for the feeding sites.
H. James P. Preston, 1246 Park Ave., Williamsport, as a substitute food service driver for the Summer Food Service Program during the period of June 30, 2000, until August 25, 2000, at the rate of $8.88 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked.
I. Mary A. Bohartz, 620 Sixth Ave., Williamsport, as a substitute food service driver for the Summer Food Service Program during the period of July 6, 2000, until August 25, 2000, at the rate of $8.88 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
J. Betty A. Sholder, 1400 East New Rd., Linden, as a substitute food service driver for the summer Food Service Program during the period of July 12, 2000, until August 25, 2000, at the rate of $8.88 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked.
K. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $5.75 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective for the 2000-2001 school year:
Carol M. Bennett 12 Terrace Lane, Williamsport
Marjorie Lee Cramer 326 Locust St., Williamsport
L. The following persons to teach elementary Title I Extended Year Program, effective July 17, 2000, through August 11, 2000 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the rate established in the agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators Association ($21.36 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, worker's comp). All costs funded through Title I (authorize the administration to make additional assignments as necessary to be presented to the Board at the next regular meeting):
Lose Elementary School
Shannon R. Weaver 612 Rose St., Williamsport
(Replacing Beth Fausnaught Shoenfelt, withdrew)
Stevens Elementary School
Jillian Feinauer 566 Weister Woods Rd., Pennsdale
(Replacing Allyson Gandy-Miller, withdrew)
Diane L. Konieczny 2840 Orchard Ave., Montoursville
Michelle D. Zerby 352 Pennsylvania Ave., Williamsport
Stephen M. Radocaj 1772 Williams Rd., Williamsport
Marcy L. Garrison 1664 Marlin Parkway, Williamsport
Rhonda S. Swisher 3356 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
N. Gordon R. Cooper, 324 Park Ave., Apt. #1, Williamsport, as temporary part-time administrative support in the Tax Office, at the rate of $8.53 per hour for up to 5 hours per day, effective July 17, 2000, through August 18, 2000.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
O. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2000-01 school year at the salary rate of $21.36 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 serve as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked.
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi Head Teacher/Counselor
Martha R. Callahan Teacher
Donna J. Fenstermacher Teacher
Carol L. McMurray Teacher
Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher
Kathleen D. O’Brien Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator
Adult Basic Education Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher
Janet L. Opp Teacher
Angela M. Steele Teacher
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
Adult Basic Education – Lycoming County Prison Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
General Education Development Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
James H. Burget Teacher
Barbara A. Ciccarelli Teacher
George E. Cook Teacher
Vicki K. Eggler Teacher
Jennifer A. Robertson Teacher
Family Literacy Program
Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Counselor
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
Unrestricted General Fund
Anthony J. Delisi Coordinator of Adult Education
Alfred L. Poff Independent Study Supervisor
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Elementary
Melissa A. Kuhns 400 Turkey Path Rd., Linden
Secondary
Bryan J. Waltz 11 Crescent Hill Rd., Cogan Station
Q. 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:
William Walker, Jr. 21½ Sixth St., Williamsport
R. Authorize up to 30 of the Title I Extended Year teaching staff to participate in five hours of training on running records, an assessment tool being used in the program. The teachers will be paid at the substitute rate of $75.00 plus appropriate benefits for the training. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
S. Diane M. Rupert, 515 Daughertys Run Rd., Williamsport, and Betty A. Nicholas, P.O. Box 58, Linden, (support staff members), to perform maintenance on student records for the Accelerated Reader program, at Jackson Elementary School, for up to 10 hours each during the summer of 2000, at their perspective contract rates. All costs funded through Title I.
T. Brenda L. Trimble, 1924 Newberry St., Williamsport, to be building coordinator/ contact for the Title I Extended Year Program at Sheridan Elementary School, effective July 17, 2000, through August 11, 2000 (up to one additional hour per day), at the rate established in the agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Educators Association ($21.36 per hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits: social security, retirement, worker's comp). All costs funded through Title I.
U. Lynne E. Piotrowski, 1362 Northway Rd., Williamsport, Title I Reading Specialist at Cochran Elementary School, increase in total to 77.5 hours (from 70 hours) as the Coordinator of the Title I Extended Year Program, at the rate of $21.36 per hour or
contract rate, plus eligible benefits, funded through Title I.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
V. John P. Cokefair, 32 Magnolia Lane, Hanover, as Red House Principal at the high school, effective pending release from his current employer and completion of appropriate paperwork at a salary (prorated according to starting date) and benefits as provided under the Act 93 Compensation Plan (Meet and Discuss). Also as per Act 93 he is eligible to transfer up to 90 sick days (replacing Steve Huddy, transferred to Head Principal replacing Philip Thomas, retired).
Mr. Cokefair is currently principal at Hanover Area School District (since 1993) and previously served as House Principal at Williamsport Area High School (1986-1993).
Mr. Cokefair holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Muhlenberg College and a Master’s in English and Principal certification from Lehigh University.
W. Marisa Sorrentino, 1256 Turnbury Lane, North Wales, 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 classroom music at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Level 1, Year 1, Bachelor's, $35,798, prorated, pending receipt of PDE certification in Music. Ms. Sorrentino holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University (replaces Lori Nelson, on maternity leave).
X. G. David Barrows, P.O. Box 276, Williamsport, for a temporary part-time warehouse position, effective during July and August, 2000, for 4 ½ hours per day or as needed, at the rate of $9.23 per hour.
9.4* CONTRACTED SERVICES
Authorize the administration to contract with the following:
A. Philip M. Thomas, 1045 Rural Ave., Williamsport, to provide consulting services to the Williamsport Area High School administration at the rate of $120.00 per day ($15.00 per hour), not to exceed a total of $9,000 for the 2000-2001 school year (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. (Contract for Mr. Thomas’s services will be prepared and executed. Item included in 2000-2001 budget.)
B. Linda L. Williams, 1225 McGill Hollow Rd., Linden, to provide consulting services to the District’s Pupil Transportation Department at the rate of $170.62 per day, not to exceed a total of $10,000 for the 2000-2001 school year (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. (Contract for Mrs. Williams’ services will be prepared and executed. Item included in 2000-2001 budget.)
9.4* CONTRACTED SERVICES CONT’D:
C. Gerald A. Owens, 111 Airline Drive, Cogan Station, to provide computer software consulting services to the Human Resources Office, at the rate of $225.00 per month for the 2000-2001 school year, effective July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. (Contract for Mr. Owens’ services will be prepared and executed. Item included in 2000-2001 budget.)
D. Interpreter Referral Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Northeast Pennsylvania Center for Independent Living, 431 Lycoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, to provide substitute sign language interpreting services for Williamsport Area School District students during the 2000-2001 school year when the District is unable to provide qualified substitute sign language interpreters, at the rate of $40.00 per hour (with 3 days advanced notice) and $50.00 per hour (less than 3 days notice) plus $10.00 coordination charge (when applicable) and travel time in .25 increments. (Contract for these services will be prepared and executed. Item included in 2000-2001 budget.)
E. Sharon Altemier, R.R. 1, Box 512A, Jersey Shore, to present bus driver training and instruction on July 24, 25, and 26, 2000 (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) at a cost of $100.
F. Leo Coglan, Transportation Director, Pocono Mountain School District, Swiftwater, to provide school bus trainer certification classes at the Williamsport Area School District on Saturday, July 22, 2000, Sunday, July 23, 2000, Saturday, July 29, 2000, and Sunday, July 30, 2000 (9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. each day). The costs for Mr. Coglan’s services are mileage, two nights’ lodging and meals (estimated costs not to exceed $500).
9.6 OTHER
A. Approve a daily stipend of $37.00 for Jacqueline G. Thomas as Acting Superintendent for the period of July 1, 2000, through August 21, 2000.
B. Adopt the following Non-Discrimination Policy Statement as recommended by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Review Term, under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA (said policy to be adopted annually).
The Williamsport Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and handicap, in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Ed. Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped individuals contact:
James A. Dugan, Director of Human Resources
Williamsport Area School District
201 W. Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone (570) 327-5500, ext. 3541
9.6 OTHER CONT’D:
C. Authorize the administration to post and advertise (if necessary) for the position of Tax Examiner (new position) wages and benefits as provided under the contract between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel. (Wages and benefits budgeted in General Fund and Tax Office accounts accordingly.)
9.7* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
The personnel item motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
A. Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to table the Williamsport Administrative and Supervisory Association’s Compensation Plan for July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2003, and to grandfather the following retired administrators under the current plan: Richard Thatcher (Principal), David Ward (Director of Instructional Technology), Philip Thomas (Principal) and Linda Williams (Supervisor of Pupil Transportation).
Motion to table carried 9-0.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following professional development items:
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.
Authorize the following Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP) members to attend the PSEA Summer Leadership Conference, July 24 through 29, 2000: Mike Shebest, Ken Harter, Michelle Winter, Linda Hubbell, Dave Cohick, Patty Golamis and Yul Holloway. Wages and benefits to be reimbursed to the District by the Pennsylvania State Educators Association (PSEA) and Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP).
The professional development motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Pedersen, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following student/
community activities:
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Eight (8) Williamsport Area High School FBLA students, accompanied by their advisors, to travel to State College September 17-18, 2000, to attend the FBLA State Fall Workshop. The students will be transported by their advisors. Approximate expenses of $914 will be paid through string #857-3215-3-26-175-84-582.
11.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. YMCA Child Care to use the gymnasium at Lose Elementary School, Monday through Friday, June 12 – August 25, 2000 to conduct summer childcare. The
YMCA is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $2,200.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B. Williamsport Bureau of Police to use the cafeteria at Curtin Middle School on
Wednesday, September 20, 2000, to conduct police civil service testing. The police department is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Pedersen, to approve the following bids/contracts
items:
12.1* Authorize an agreement with NetComm Solutions, Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA to purchase and install a Compaq Proliant ML 370 computer server, software and accessories at a cost of $25,927.00, budgeted in the administrative data processing budget.
12.2* Authorize an agreement with Chartwell Advisory Group, LTD to obtain refunds or credits of sales and use taxes in connection with the District’s construction projects on a contingency fee basis of 40% of total refund.
12.3* Authorize an agreement with Aegina Leasing of Montgomery, PA to lease a 28 foot storage trailer at the Roosevelt Middle School at a cost of $80.00 per month. The storage trailer is necessary during the construction process and the transition from the current to new facility.
12.4* Authorize an agreement with Aegina Leasing of Montgomery, PA to lease two 45-foot storage trailers at the Cochran Elementary School at a cost of $100.00 per month. The storage trailers are necessary during the Cochran construction project.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.5 Approve the filing of an application for participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, the Special Milk Program for split-session kindergarten and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.
12.6* Approve the agreement with Lycoming County Child Care Services, Inc. for student supervision assistance of the Morning Magic Breakfast Program for the 2000-01 school year at a maximum cost of $7,425.00 (5 hours per day at 180 days at $8.25 per hour). LCCS will not be paid on days when breakfast is not served.
12.7* Authorize a five year lease/purchase agreement of a Pitney Bowes Model DL 355 copier to replace the copier in Student Services. The lease/purchase agreement is under the terms and conditions of State Contract pricing for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The monthly lease will be $298.29 and includes service and supplies (except paper).
12.8* Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/00 through 6/30/01:
A. U.S. Telecom - PhoneMaster System software maintenance and support
$545.00
Three year hardware warranty $795.00
B. National - Hardware and software maintenance and support for Opscan 5
Computer - Scanner and ScanTools for Windows. $732.00
Systems
C. P.H.E. + - Hardware maintenance - decollator and burster. $314.00
D. Informix - Server operating system software support. $6,790.00
E. Pentamation - Application software maintenance and support. $24,930.00
F. Pentamation - Software maintenance and support.
Includes support for Unix system server and all Windows,
and Novell licenses. $4,437.00
G. Pentamation - Hardware maintenance and support. $15,973.00
H. Pentamation - Custom software maintenance and support. $6,468.00
12.9* Authorize the purchase of Music Equipment and Supplies in accordance with the specifications and recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded by vendor has been provided in lieu of a complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on supply bids, it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing by any interested parties.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
12.9* Authorize the purchase of Music Equipment and Supplies cont’d:
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. opened publicly in the District Service Center
at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2000.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Haines Music, Selingsgrove, PA $1,056.70
J.R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, PA 5,526.00
Robert M. Sides Inc., Williamsport, PA 11,443.50
Woodwind & Brasswinds, South Bend, IN 1,866.10
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $19,892.30
12.10* Authorize the purchase of Fall Athletic Supplies in accordance with the specifications and recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded by vendor has been provided in lieu of a complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on supply bids, 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. opened publicly in the District Service Center
at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2000
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
DeMan = s Inc., Brookville, PA $5,450.00
Football America, Silver Spring, MD 2,187.66
Passon = s Sports Inc., Jenkinstown, PA 12.62
Sportsman = s Inc., Johnstown, PA 4,831.50
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $12,481.78
Motion for bids/contracts carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS
The tax item motion carried 9-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Markle reported that she attended the PSBA Summer Conference. She collected a lot of information for our Public Relations Committee. She was surprised at the overall low attendance. The workshops were very good. Mrs. Markle brought extra information back to share with our principals.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced executive sessions before and after the 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 8:54 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary