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W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
November 15, 2005
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER 2.
INVOCATION – Silent Reflection
DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS
STATEMENT # 7 -
Mrs. Susan Mahaffey
We believe that all students learn best in a safe, non-threatening environment
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - October 4, 2005
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
SusCom will air the 2005 Williamsport Area School District Holiday Concert on
the following dates and times on Channel 2:
B.
Consider approving the adjudication of student 05/06–07 resulting from a
quasi- judicial hearing held this evening.
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A.
Calendar of Events:
November 16 Site-Based Management Coordinating Council meeting 4:00 pm
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D. B.
On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through December is WASD K-12 Art
Staff Exhibition 5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider approving a contract with American Abatement Group Inc. for asbestos
abatement at the District Service Center at a cost of $12,500 as specified by
Analytical Laboratories.
B.
Consider authorizing a credit change order, in the amount of $375.00, to the
contract with American Abatement Group Inc., since the contractor did not
purchase a performance bond. The adjusted contract total will be $12,125.00.
C.
Consider authorizing a credit change order, in the amount of $327.38, to the
contract with American Abatement Group, Inc., for expedited payment of payment
application #1. 6. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the months of July and August, 2005
B.
Schedule of Short-Term Investments through October 31, 2005
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No 11/15/05 in the amount of $516,395.23, 11/15/05A in
the amount of $1,353,563.59, 11/15/05B in the amount of $115,440.98,
11/15/05C in the amount of $65,485.42, 11/15/05D in the amount of
$153,275.99,11/15/05E in the amount of $1,734.96 and that the officers of the
Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 11/15/05,
11/15/05A, 11/15/05B, 11/15/05C, 11/15/05D and 11/15/05E.
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 books listed in the following catalogs for use in secondary
Language Arts
classes: PermaBound Main Catalog Year 2005-2006 Books and Materials; Scholastic
Materials Year 2005-2006, Pre K-12 Catalog.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D
8.2
Consider approving participation by the district's four secondary schools in
the Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Writing Awards program. Students in grades
7-12 participate annually in this program. Approximate cost of $200 is
budgeted as follows:
$40.00 - 10-1100-813-000-20-550-150-016-0000
$40.00 - 10-1100-813-000-20-600-150-016-0000
$40.00 - 10-1100-813-000-20-650-150-016-0000
$80.00 - 10-1100-813-000-30-850-150-019-0000
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.
Matthew D. Hartman, as Middle School Girls Track Coach at Roosevelt Middle
School, for personal reasons, effective November 3, 2005. (Mr. Hartman will
continue as a special education teacher at Roosevelt Middle School.)
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Rachael L. Cohick, administrative support at the high School, for an unpaid
medical leave, effective October 25, 2005, through November 2, 2005.
Ms. Cohick began her unpaid leave of absence on October 25, 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.
Elena M. Matty, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 26,
2005.
C.
Christina M. Weitlich, instructional support aide at Round Hills Elementary
School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective November 3 (½ day) through
November 4, 2005 and January 20, 23, 24, and 25, 2006.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Judith A. Yoho, 25 Pond Drive, Lock Haven, PA 17745, as Director of
Administrative/Instructional Technology, effective January 3, 2006, at a salary
of
$62,365 (pro-rated) plus appropriate benefits as provided under the Act 93
Compensation Plan, pending completion of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Yoho will
be paid a per diem rate of $254.55 for all days worked at Williamsport Area
School
District between November 15 and December 23, 2005. This schedule will afford
Ms. Yoho the opportunity to become familiar with the Williamsport Area School
District and complete responsibilities to her current employer. Ms. Yoho holds
a
bachelors degree in chemistry from Lock Haven University, Pennsylvania Teaching
Certificate, Masters in Science Education from Penn State and is currently
working on her PhD at Penn State (replacing Eric Gee, resigned).
B.
The following person(s) for the position of substitute teacher(s) for the
Extended
Day tutoring program effective for the 2005-2006 school year. Service will be
on an
as-needed basis and will be compensated at the rate of $25.43 per hour plus
appropriate benefits. All costs funded through Education Assistance Program/
Sheridan Project Funds:
Kimberly A. Cassidy
23 Scenic View Lane, Williamsport
C.
Laura Butler, 383 West Third St., Williamsport, as an unpaid intern in the Tax
Office, effective November 29, 2005, through March 3, 2006, for the duration of
up to 32 hours per week (no benefits).
D.
Laura Messner, 2718 Grand St., Williamsport, as a paid intern in the Tax
Office, effective January 9, 2006, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the
rate of $6.25 per hour (no benefits).
E.
The following person(s) as students for work in the locations indicated through
the Work-Based Learning (Cooperative Education) Program at the high school
(program originally approved by Board on 09/21/04), effective November 16,
2005, for up to fifteen (15) hours per week for the remainder of the 2005-2006
school year (tentative scheduled through June 9, 2006), at the hourly minimum
wage rate with legally mandated benefits only:
Alicia Baker
1169 High St., Williamsport Stevens Elementary
Breanna Geary
2203 Newberry St., Williamsport Cochran Elementary
F.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective November 16, 2005:
Wanda M. Oliver
829 Elmira St., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G.
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:
Andrew L. Paulhamus
1771 Memorial Ave., Williamsport (eff. 11/10/05)
H.
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:
James N. Koren
1626 Warren Ave., Williamsport
Allison L. Morehart
1104 Walnut St., Williamsport
Kimberly A. Spring
136 New St., Muncy
I.
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:
Surphonia Ousley
661 Walnut St., Williamsport
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Andrea E. Logan, 1120 Locust St., Montoursville, from a part-time (185 days, up
to 5 hours per day) Administrative Support I (Guidance Office) to a part-time
(185 days, prorated; up to 5 hours per day) Health Room Technician at Roosevelt
Middle School, at the rate of $12.54 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 November 16, 2005 (the
varying responsibilities related to this position have been redistributed
following the resignation of Nancy Vanderlin).
B.
Debra L. Umpstead, 1026 Baldwin St., Williamsport, from a general food service
worker (4¾ hours daily) at Roosevelt Middle School, to a Production
Cafeteria Manager (6¾ hours daily) at Roosevelt Middle School, with a base
wage rate of $13.44 per hour, effective January 9, 2006 (replacing Lois Welch,
retiring on January 6, 2006).
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.
Seven (7) autistic support students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher and eight aides, to travel to a Williamsport fire
station (Walnut Street) during December 2005 as a culminating activity on their
fire safety health unit. 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.
Student transportation will be provided on the school van. The remaining aides
will travel together in a personal vehicle.
B.
Seven (7) autistic support students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher and eight aides, to travel to the Penn College
Dental Clinic during February 2006 as a culminating activity on their dental
hygiene health unit. 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.
Student transportation will be provided on the school van. The remaining aides
will travel together in a personal vehicle.
C.
Fifteen (15) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teacher, to travel to Penn College during December 2005. The students will
have the opportunity to take a tour of the culinary facilities and dine at Le
Jeune Chef. 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 (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
The cost of the lunch will be paid from tips received in the Millionaire
Café. One substitute will be required for the day.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
D.
Thirty (30) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Strolling
Strings, accompanied by their director, to travel to the Genetti Hotel during
December 2005 to perform at a Kiwanis Club luncheon. 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 and will be paid by the Kiwanis Club.
There will be no cost to the District.
E.
Approximately 45 Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by teacher
and chaperones, to travel to Ski Sawmill on four dates during January and
February 2006. 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. All costs will be paid by the
participating students.
F.
Forty-three (43) gifted education students from Curtin Middle School,
accompanied by their teacher, assistant principal, and two parent volunteers,
to travel to the Whitaker Center for Sciences and Arts (Harrisburg) during May
2005. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the
school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
Transportation in the approximately amount of $700 will be provided by contract
carrier (10-1243-513-000-20-000-000-023-0000). Registration in the
approximate amount of $375 will be funded through
10-1243-513-000-20-000-000-023-0000. One substitute will be required for the
day.
G.
Eight (8) automotive technology students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Harrisburg Area Community
College during December 2005 to participate in the PAA Automotive Technology
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.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
One substitute will be required for the day.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
H.
Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School band students, accompanied by their
director, to travel to the LCBDA Senior County Band Festival to be held at the
Montoursville Area High School during December 2005. 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 in the amount of approximately $100
(10-3211-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000) is requested. Registration in the amount
of approximately $200 will be paid from 10-3211-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000.
I.
Thirty-five (35) members of Roosevelt Middle School’s Chamber Choir,
accompanied by two teachers, to travel to the Genetti Hotel during December
2005 to perform at a PSERS luncheon. Students eligible to participate must be
in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by PSERS. A substitute
will be required for 9th and 10th
periods for the participating teachers.
J.
Four (4) Williamsport Area High School students to travel to various companies
in the area. The trips will take place once a month. The students will attend
a meeting and take a company tour. 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 students or their families. There will
be no cost to the District.
K.
Forty (40) Williamsport Area High School horticulture students, accompanied by
their teacher and other adult chaperones, to travel to Harrisburg during March
2006 to attend the Pennsylvania Garden Expo at the Farm Show Complex. 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 (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
A.
Consider authorize a lease purchase agreement for three King Tubas from Robert
M. Sides at a total cost of $10,711.50. The District will enter a four year
lease agreement at a cost of $3,299.14. The Band Association will reimburse
the District for the first year of the lease. The buyout of the lease will be
budgeted for the FY07 school year at a cost of $7,412.36 which will be the
total cost for the District. Three bids were received and Robert M. Sides is
the low bid using a lease/buyout agreement.
13. TAX ITEMS - None
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
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 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 - CANCELLED
November 21 Secondary Alternative Education Committee meeting 4:00 pm
November 23 District Wide Professional Development Inservice Day
November 24-28 Thanksgiving Holiday
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