W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
November 1, 2005
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION –
Mr. Thomas A. Zimmerman DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS
STATEMENT # 6
We believe that all students need to be challenged to reach their potential.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Enrollment Information
B. Calendar of Events
October 24-
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B.
Calendar of Events Cont’d:
November 24-28
Thanksgiving Holiday 5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
6. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,683,606.67
General Fund – Restricted 278,574.71
Athletics 40,857.65
Food Service Fund
79,694.18
Data Processing Fund 6,911.12
Maintenance Fund 37,758.10
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00 Earned Income Tax
34,821.87
Student Activities 3,065.20
TOTAL
$3,165,289.50
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 11/01/05 in the amount of $313,640.09, 11/01/05A in
the amount of $225,278.39, 11/01/05B in the amount of $1,723,322.65,11/01/05C
in the amount of $50.00, 11/01/05D in the amount of $100.00, 11/01/05E in the
amount of $425.00, 11/01/05F in the amount of $775.00, 11/01/05G in the amount
of $94,809.29, 11/01/05H in the amount of $161.66, 11/01/05I in the amount of
$19,735.14, 11/01/05J in the amount of $1,111.50, 11/01/05K in the amount of
$2,521.02 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to
execute Order Nos. 11/01/05, 11/01/05A, 11/01/05B, 11/02/05C, 11/02/05D,
11/02/05E, 11/02/05F, 11/02/05G, 11/02/05H, 11/02/05I, 11/02/05J and 11/01/05K.
7.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
8.1
Consider approving the Susquehanna Health System to provide an after school
Certified Nursing Assistant program to qualified Williamsport Area High School,
Loyalsock Township School District and South Williamsport Area School District
students. The program will begin on January 17, 2006 and end in March, 2006.
The program includes instructional time after school hours plus several
clinical experiences on Saturdays. There is no cost to the School District for
this program.
8.2
Consider approving a Non-Partner Use Agreement with the Lycoming Clinton
Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP) Inc. for non-exclusive use of a
classroom at the CareerLink for the Adult Education Program at a cost of
$225.00 per month (July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006) to be paid from Adult Basic
Education grant.
8.3
Consider approving the participation of Williamsport Area High School and
Roosevelt, Curtin, and Lycoming Valley Middle Schools in the 2006 Scholastic
Art Awards Region-At-Large competition. $450 in fees is budgeted in the art
department account number 10-3219-813-000-00-050-122-015-0000.
8.4
Consider approving BLaST IU 17, to provide 3 days of professional development
on Differentiated Instruction to the Sheridan Elementary School teachers. Some
of the topics will include: Introduction to Tiered Lessons, Classroom
Management in a Differentiated Classroom, Student Self-Reflection, Anchor
Activities. The training will occur during one full day of professional
development (February 17, 2006) and four half days (March 7, April 11, May 4
and June 1, 2006). The structure of the half days will provide time for team
teaching, model lessons, observations and feedback. The approximate cost is
$1998 and is funded through the Academic Achievement Award that Sheridan
received for the 2005-06 school year.
8.5
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 for hours completed during September, 2005: 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. Payment for these services will not be
continued beyond September, 2005.
9. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Dugan.
9.1
RESIGNATIONS - None at this time
9.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - None at this time
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
The following persons as Supplemental Tutor Assistants for the Extended Day
Program at Sheridan Elementary School for one hour per day, four days per week
(for hours actually worked), at their current hourly rate unless indicated
otherwise,
effective October 31, 2005 to May, 2006 (tentative ending date):
Deborah E. Briel, 582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station
Constance H. Williams, 725 Sheridan St., Williamsport
Karen M. Chappell, 1031 Elizabeth St., Williamsport (substitute)/$6.75 per hour
All costs (wages and appropriate benefits) will be paid out of Page 1 Grant
funding.
B.
The following revision to previously approved position(s) indicated for the
2005-2006 school year at the rates 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:
POSITION
TEACHER STIPEND
BAND/Middle Schools
Director (Roosevelt)
Laura C. Weir Revised from
C.
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
Ninth Grade Coaches: Keith W. Davis (2)
$2,533
John S. Powell (5) $2,946
Volunteer:
Dion M. Young ---
Girls Basketball
Assistant Coaches:
Michael B. Lundy, Jr. (5) $2,455
G. Scott Grove (5) $2,455
Tim M. Tyson (5) $2,455
Volunteer
Elizabeth Rager ---
Wrestling
Assistant Coach:
Timothy R. Baker (3) $3,462
MS Assistant Coach:
Thomas D. Croce (3) $2,077
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following winter sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2005-2006
school year cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Assistant Coaches:
Kevin P. Sullivan (5) $1,289
Volunteer:
Tim Stauffer ---
Curtin Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
James E. Wilkerson (5) $2,578
Assistant Coach:
Anthony S. Heath (5) $2,210
Roosevelt Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Richard A. Twine (5) $2,578
Assistant Coach:
Sam Fatherly (0)* $1,723
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Eugene F. Ramin (5) $2,578
Assistant Coach:
John M. Dick (5) $2,210
D.
The following persons as teachers for the Extended Day Program at the schools
as indicated 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
Melissa A. Love-Ritchey 151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Kimberly M. Wasp
1877 Beauty Ave., Williamsport
Jackson Elementary
Tracey A. Tillett 114 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport
E.
The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an
emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at
the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual
number of hours assigned and worked during the 2005-2006 school year:
Talesha D. Taylor
750 W. Edwin St. 4-E, Williamsport (eff. 10/25/05)
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:
Debra A. Baier
5448 Nt. Rt. 44 Hwy., Jersey Shore
Susan M. Grieco
926 Hollywood Circle, Williamsport (eff. 10/28/05)
Stephanie M. Pardoe
242 W. Church St., Lock Haven
G.
Authorize payment of Project 720 stipends to the following individuals, elected
by the
Williamsport Area School District Board of Directors, for Project 720 work
completed
during the 2004-05 school year, in the stated positions:
Dr. J. Thomas Mitchell, Coordinator of Project 720 Dual Enrollment Programs,
stipend of $6,500 for 2004-05.
Ms. Phyllis Sieber, Coordinator of Project 720 Future Educators of America
Coordinator and counseling liaison to dual enrollment students, stipend of
$3,500 for 2004-05.
Mr. Dennis Waddell, Coordinator of Project 720 Professional Employment
Outreach, stipend of $3,500 for 2004-05.
Funding for these stipends is found in budget string
10-1100-131-395-30-850-000- 065-0005.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Cindy M. Hostrander, 2339 Pleasant Hill Rd., Cogan Station, from a substitute
food service worker to a general food service worker (3¼ hours daily) at
Lycoming Valley Middle School, with a base wage rate of $9.79 per hour,
effective November 2, 2005 (replacing Kimberly Rowland, transferred).
B.
Nicole L. Kulka, 2526 Grand St., Williamsport, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (4 hours daily) at the high school,
with a base wage rate of $9.79 per hour, effective November 2, 2005 (replacing
Amy Boatman, transferred).
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.
Nine (9) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s FCCLA chapter,
accompanied by their advisor to travel to Country Cupboard (Lewisburg) during
November 2005 to attend a regional meeting. 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 in the high school van. Costs will be paid by
fundraiser monies or by the individual student.
B.
Approximately 28 ninth grade students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by four staff members, to travel to Washington, DC, during November
2005 to visit the Holocaust Museum. 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 Lycoming County “Brotherhood
County” USA, Inc. Four substitutes will be required for the day.
C.
Thirty (30) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their two
student advisors, to travel to Juniata College (Huntington) to participate in
the Model United Nations 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.
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-30-850-190-029-0000).
Two substitutes will be required for the day.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
D.
Twenty-eight (28) orchestra students from Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and
Roosevelt Middle Schools, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Athens
Area High School during November 2005. Students must be in compliance with
their school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to
participate.
District transportation (one way) is requested at a cost of approximately $350
(10-3214-519-000-20-550/600/650-121-023-0000. Registration fees will total
approximately $336 (10-3214-813-000-20-550/600-650-121-023-0000.Teacher
expenses are not to exceed $100 (10-3214-581-000-20-550/600/650-121-023-0000.
Two half days substitutes will be required for that day.
E.
Forty-five (45) fourth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teacher and parent volunteers, to travel to World’s
End State Park during May 2006. Students eligible to participate will not have
received two or more pink slips, detentions, suspensions, or Saturday School
assignments within 30 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
F.
Four (4) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher,
to travel to Bloomsburg University during November 2005 to participate in the
Bloomsburg Math Contest. 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 their teacher’s vehicle. The
registration fee of $50 will be charged to 10-1100-813-000-30-850-170-021-0000.
A substitute will be required for one-half day.
G.
Forty-six (46) first grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Bruce E.
Henry Park (Loyalsock) during November 2005 for a rock collecting trip.
Students eligible to participate will not have received detention, suspension,
or two pink slips between October 21 and the date of the trip.
The students will walk. There will be no cost to the District.
H.
Twenty-seven (27) Lycoming Valley Middle School, accompanied by several
teachers, to travel to McDonald’s on Lycoming Creek Road during November
2005. The trip is a reward for winners in the magazine fundraiser. Students
must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary
requirements in order to participate.
Transportation will be provided by limousine. All costs will be paid from
Student Council funds.
11.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
American Cancer Society to use the football stadium, lights and sound system at
the Williamsport Area High School on June 16 and 17, 2006, from 3:00 p.m. on
Friday through 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, to hold their annual Williamsport Relay
for
Life event. The American Cancer Society is requesting relief of the occupancy
fee estimated at $750.00. Labor fees to be paid by the American Cancer
Society. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS - None
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
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
November 4 12th grade PSSA retest for Math, Reading & Writing
November 7 Elementary Alternative Education Committee Meeting 4:00 pm
November 8 Parent Booster Meeting 6:00 pm
November 10-11 Elementary Schools will have Parent-Teacher Conferences
(students will not be in school)
November 10-11 Roosevelt Middle School will have Parent-Teacher Conferences
(students will not be in school)
November 14
Diversity Committee Meeting 12:00 pm
November 15
WASD School Board Meeting 6:00 pm
November 16
Site-Based Management Coordinating Council Meeting 4:00 pm
November 16 WASD Education Foundation Meeting 5:30pm
November 16
Stevens Elementary School 25th Anniversary Rededication 6:30 pm
November 17 Employment Steering Committee Meeting 4:00 pm
November 17 ETAC Meeting 6:30 pm
November 21
Secondary Alternative Education Committee Meeting 4:00 pm
November 23 District Wide Professional Development Inservice Day
November 30
Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm
December 5
Elementary Alternative Education Committee Meeting 4:00 pm
December 6 WASD School Board Meeting 6:00 pm
C.
On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through December is WASD K-12 Art
Staff Exhibition$1,105
to $950.00
