W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
December 6, 2005
6:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2005 Board President, David B. Stone, Jr.
This meeting is called to order for the purpose of organization under
appropriate sections of
Article IV of the School Laws of Pennsylvania, as amended.
2.
INVOCATION – Silent Reflection
DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS - David B. Stone, Jr.
STATEMENT # 8
We believe that student competence can be demonstrated and evaluated.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
Mr. Peterson, Board Secretary certified the election of the following persons
to a four-year term (2005-2009) on the Board of School Directors of the
Williamsport Area School District:
5.
Mr. Fred Holland, Board Solicitor, introduced the Honorable Dudley N. Anderson
who administered oaths of office to the newly-elected members. The Honorable
Dudley N. Anderson and the newly-elected School Directors signed oath-of-office
documents provided by the Secretary. Newly-elected School Directors were
seated at the Board table.
6.
Election of a Temporary President
7. Election of President
a.
Temporary President opens nominations.
7.
Election of President Cont’d:
8. Election of Vice President.
9.
Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year:
a.
Alternative Education Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Lois Williams and Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
b. Athletic Advisory Committee
Incumbents: Mr. James Temple, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
c. Board Negotiating Team
Incumbents: Mrs. Karen Harris, Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Stone and Mr. Jay
Shultz
d. Calendar Committee
Incumbent: Mr. James Temple
e. Community Relations Committee
Incumbents: Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mrs. Susan Mahaffey, Mrs. Lois Williams and
Mr. David Huffman
f.
Curriculum and Instruction Council--All School Directors are ex officio
members.
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz and Mrs. Lois Williams
g.
Education Foundation Board Representative
Incumbent: Mrs. Lois Williams
h.
Educational Technology and Administrative Technology Advisory Committees
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Susan Mahaffey and Mr. David Huffman.
i. Employment Steering Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman and Mr. Jay Shultz
9.
Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year
Cont’d:
j.
Facilities Planning and Development Committee
Incumbents: Mr. David Stone, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mr. James Temple
k. Fitness Center Committee
Incumbents: Mrs. Karen Harris and Mr. David Stone
l.
Gifted Education Advisory Council
Incumbent: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
m.
Intermediate Unit Board Member
Incumbent: Mrs. Pamela Markle
n.
Multi-Cultural Concerns Committee
Incumbents: Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Stone, Mrs. Lois Williams and Mr.
David Huffman.
o.
Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Representative
Incumbent: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
p.
PSBA Employee Relations Contact
Incumbent: Mr. Jay Shultz
q.
PSBA Legislative Chairperson
Incumbent: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
r. Policy Chairperson
Incumbent: Mr. James Temple
s. Safe Schools Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman and Mrs. Pamela Markle
t.
Site-Based Management Coordinating Council
Incumbents: Mrs. Karen Harris and Mrs. Susan Mahaffey
Incumbents: Mrs. Susan Mahaffey and Mrs. Karen Harris
v.
Williamsport Area Tax Advisory Committee
Incumbent: Mr. David Stone
Incumbents: Mrs. Susan Mahaffey and Mrs. Lois Williams
x. Elementary School Liaisons
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Susan Mahaffey and Mr. David Stone
9.
Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year
Cont’d:
Incumbents: Mrs. Karen Harris, Mr. James Temple
and
Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
Incumbents: Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Huffman and Mrs. Lois Williams
10.
Consider scheduling Voting Meetings during 2006 to begin at 6:00 p.m. (unless
otherwise noted) in the Baskin Gallery of the District Service Center on the
following dates. Adoption of the Preliminary Budget is tentatively scheduled
for May 16, 2006.
Adoption of the Final Budget is tentatively scheduled for June 20, 2006
. The annual Organization Meeting will be held on December 5, 2006
and will be followed by a regular voting meeting.
January 3, 17
February 7, 21
March 7, 21
April 4, 18
May 2, 16
June 6, 20
July 11 August 1, 15
September 5, 19
October 3, 17
November 7, 21 December 5
11.
If no other organizational business, MOTION for adjournment and vote.
AGENDA
December 6, 2005 -- This agenda will follow organizational business.
1-3.
OPENING PROCEDURES
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings - October 18, November 1 and 15, 2005
Special Meeting - November 14, 2005
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
Consider approving the adjudication of student 05/06–08 resulting from a
quasi- judicial hearing held this evening
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events
December 12 Diversity Committee Meeting 12:00 pm
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 authorizing change orders # G-HL-14; G-HL-23R; G-HL-28; G-HL-29;
G-HL-30; G-LV-2R; G-LV-4 and G-LV-5 to the contract with the Robert Feaster
Company. Increasing the contract by $14,123.94 and a new contract total of
$6,331,915.50.
5.4
Construction Projects Cont’d:
B.
Consider authorizing change order #H-LV-9 to the contract with R&J Ertel,
increasing the contract by $3,164.83 and a new contract total of $1,994,899.42.
6. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,715,935.63
General Fund – Restricted 278,609.81
Athletics and Extra Curricular
36,672.98 Food Service Fund
83,396.54
Data Processing Fund 6,911.12
Maintenance Fund 35,638.02
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00
Earned Income Tax 34,489.57
Student Activities
3,065.20
TOTAL
$3,194,718.87
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 12/06/05 in the amount of $431,808.39, 12/06/05A in
the amount of
$500.00, 12/06/05B in the amount of $406.80,12/06/05C in the amount of
$106,395.43, 12/06/05D in the amount of $400.00,
12/06/05E in the amount of $50.00, 12/06/05F in the amount of $100.00,
12/06/05G in the amount of $750.00, 12/06/05H in the amount of
$3,780.00, 12/06/05I in the amount of $226,943.22, 12/06/05J in the amount of
$1,626,788.53, 12/06/05K in the amount of $53,606.26, 12/06/05L in the amount
of $31,051.23 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be
directed to execute Order Nos. 12/06/05, 12/06/05A, 12/06/05B, 12/06/05C,
12/06/05D, 12/06/05E, 12/06/05F, 12/06/05G, 12/06/05H, 12/06/05I, 12/06/05J,
12/06/05K and 12/06/05L
6.3
Consider approving the 2006-2007 Budget Development Calendar.
6.4
Consider authorizing an order for the payment of bills for the week of December
19, 2005 with retroactive Board approval to occur on January 3, 2006.
6.5
Consider approving the annual school related organization liability insurance
policy with Cincinnati Insurance Company at a cost of $942. Last year’s
cost was $1,202. 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 James V. Brown Library to present a program entitled
"A Totally
Terrific Tortilla Tale" to the Stevens Elementary School Kindergarten
through grade two
students and their parents on December 7, 2005 from 6:30-7:30 PM. The program
will
include a parent training program that will conducted by the Stevens' Title I
staff and
James V. Brown Library staff. Registration will be limited to the first 100
students. The cost is
approximately $180 to be paid out of Stevens' Elementary Title I Parent
Involvement Funds.
8.2
Consider approving, Sam Burleigh, owner and operator of Turtle World, Muncy,
PA, to
present a program to the Stevens third grade students on February 16, 2006 from
6-7 PM.
The program will be in conjunction with a parent training that will emphasize
non-fiction
strategies. The parent program will be conducted by the Stevens Title I staff
and the
James V. Brown Library Staff. The approximate costs for the programs are:
Turtle World's
services, $200; and James V. Brown Services, $90. All costs are funded by the
Stevens Elementary School Title I Parent Involvement Grant.
8.3
Consider approving Robin Moore, author and storyteller from Doylestown, PA to
conduct
two student presentations and one parent workshop at Stevens Elementary School
on
Monday, January 9, 2005. The workshops will involve two back-to-back
storytelling
performances. Using this experience as a foundation, Robin guides students
through his
"Dreamwork" technique for developing both spoken and written stories.
He shows students
the steps in the year-long process of putting a book together, from initial
idea to finished
product. The day ends with a 45-minute evening workshop for parents and
students on
"Creating and Collecting Family Stories". The evening presentation
will take place from 6:30-
7:15 PM. Total expense for the program full day program is $1,350. The Stevens
PTA will
fund $900 of the expense and the remaining $450 will be funded by Stevens Title
I Parent Involvement Funds.
8.4
Consider approving Weidenhammer Systems to provide services to upgrade SASIxp
software. The cost of upgrade services will be approximately $1,300.00 a day,
up to two days
plus expenses estimated at $470.00. Account number
61-2840-438-000-00-000-000-076-0000.
8.5
Consider approving the 2005-06 School Improvement Plan for the Alternative
Education School. This School Improvement Plan is required by NCLB.
8.6
Consider approving an additional one half day as an Act 80 day for the
Alternative School
on the morning of December 16, 2005, for the purpose of training the staff of
the building
in the use and scoring of the 4-Sight test materials now in use in other
buildings.
8.7
Consider approving a 2005-06 addendum to the 2004-05 School Improvement Plan
for
Roosevelt Middle School. This School Improvement Plan is required by NCLB.
8.8
Consider approving a 2005-06 addendum to the 2004-05 School Improvement Plan
for
Williamsport Area School. This School Improvement Plan is required by NCLB.
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.9
Consider approving the 2005-06 School Improvement Plan for Curtin Middle
School. This School Improvement Plan is required by NCLB.
8.10
Consider approving a Letter of Agreement with Williamsport Child Guidance to
provide
extended day recreation, cultural, and social services in support of after
hours tutoring at
Cochran and Jackson elementary schools. All services are covered in the
Sheridan Project grant.
8.11
Consider approving a Letter of Agreement with the Williamsport YMCA to provide
extended day recreation services in support of after hours tutoring at Round
Hills, Stevens,
Hepburn-Lycoming, and Sheridan elementary schools. All costs are paid as a
part of the Sheridan Project grant.
8.12
Consider approving a Letter of Agreement with the Community Alliance for
Progressive
Positive Action (CAPPA) to stage the Every Child Counts Young Performing
Artists
Showcase. This is the second year for the Showcase. All costs are covered by
the Sheridan Project grant.
8.13
Consider approving Bruce Van Patter (author and Illustrator) to present a magic
of making
stories program to parents and students at Sheridan Elementary School on
Thursday,
February 16, 2006 (snow date-February 23rd). The approximate cost of $250 is
budgeted
in the Sheridan Elementary School's Title I budget (Parent Allocation).
8.14 Consider approving Geneva Small Peck and Carla O. Auten (retired
teacher consultants) to
present the equivalent of a full day inservice during first semester as part of
a book study
focused on "Reading With Meaning." Approximate cost for each
consultant is $400 per day and is budgeted in Title I.
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.
Stephanie L. Cendoma, full-time Instructional Support Aide at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective December 6, 2005.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Stephanie L.
Cendoma from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 10½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as an aide and food service worker. It further expresses the hope that her
years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
B.
Tammy L. Summers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, for
personal reasons, effective December 2, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Approve a leave of absence with pay and benefits for Roger H. May (social
studies
teacher at Williamsport Area High School), effective February 1, 2006, through
June 9, 2006, to continue in the position of Chairman, Public School
Employees’
Retirement System (PSERS). The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)
will reimburse the District for the cost of the teacher replacing Mr. May at
Step 2,
effective February 1, 2006, plus benefits (pro-rated for the second semester,
2005- 2006).
B.
Randy J. Zangara, business economics teacher at the high school, leave of
absence
effective December 15, 2005, through the end of the second semester of the
2005- 2006 school term (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
C.
Christina M. Weitlich, full-time Instructional Support Aide (sign language
interpreter aide) at Round Hills Elementary School, for an unpaid medical
leave, effective November 24, 2005, through December 2, 2005.
Ms. Weitlich began her unpaid leave of absence on November 24, 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.
D.
Mary D. Masden, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective December 20-21, 2005.
E.
Gwenda L. Forker, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for a planned vacation, effective May 19, 2006, through May 29, 2006.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Randy J. Zangara, 1211 Cherry Street, Williamsport, as Dean of Students at
Curtin Middle School, effective December 15, 2005, through the 2005-2006 school
year
(June 30, 2006, 245-day schedule, prorated). Mr. Zangara will be paid at the
rate of $286.86 per day and will be eligible for benefits as provided under the
Act 93 Compensation Plan. (Mr. Zangara will serve in this position replacing
Kevin Harris, assigned as Acting Principal).
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B.
Georgene A. Gardner, 1735 Almond St., Williamsport, 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 December 7, 2005
(replacing Andrea Logan, transferred).
C.
Laura L. Messner, 2718 Grand 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) [revision to 11/15/05 Agenda item].
D.
Laura Butler, 383 West Third 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) [revision to 11/15/05 Agenda item].
E.
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
Michelle L. Bennett 454 George St., S. Williamsport
Anne M. Lesher
318 Linvic Dr., Muncy
Erin F. Winter
2421 Elwood Crescent East, Williamsport
Jackson Elementary
Adam J. Allison
1022 Louisa St, Williamsport
Marc P. Berry
2021 Boyd St, Williamsport
Louise A. Campana
302 Union Ave, Williamsport
Catherine E. Gibson
1221 Lose Ave, Williamsport
Gloria Z. Greevy
1401 Walnut St, Williamsport
Patrice M. Laurence
149 Center St., Milton
Sarah Schuman Moore
P.O. Box 83, McEwensville
Judith I. Stauffer
500 Highland Terrace, Williamsport
Janice E. Todd
728 Memorial Ave, Williamsport
Sheridan Elementary
Kathleen E. Clark 826 Second Ave., Williamsport
Brenda E. Pennella
160 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Stevens Elementary
Carol S. Fischer
431 Woodland Ave, Williamsport
Carol A. Kinney
51 Starr Rd., Montoursville
Laura B. Schmack
403 Colonial Dr, Montoursville
Roosevelt Middle School
Paul V. Bower 75 Maple Ave., Williamsport
9.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective December 7, 2005:
Shirley A. Forker
1125 Race St., Williamsport
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:
Daren M. Robbins
75 Second St., Mansfield
Tanesha T. Townsell
2500 Federal Ave., Apt. #355, Williamsport
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:
Sarah R. Lepley
52 Fisher Circle, Cogan Station
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:
Karen L. Wilson
922 Penn St., Williamsport
9.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
James R. Dougherty, 1729 Chestnut Street, Williamsport, from Principal at
Curtin
Middle School to Director of Instructional/Administrative Technology, effective
January 3, 2006, at his current salary and benefits. Mr. Dougherty will fulfill
the
duties associated with the Director of Instructional/Administrative Technology
position through June 30, 2006, and will continue to be eligible for all
benefits
provided under the current Act 93 Compensation Plan. Mr. Dougherty will
maintain
the right to return to his previous assignment as Curtin Middle School
Principal,
effective with the 2006-2007 school year. Mr. Dougherty will retain
eligibility for
salary placement, benefits and seniority provided by the Act 93 Compensation
Plan in effect July 1, 2006.
B.
Kevin J. Harris, 308 S. Lycoming Mall Road, Pennsdale, as Acting Principal,
Curtin
Middle School (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork), effective
January
3, 2006, through the 2005-2006 school year (June 30, 2006, 245 day schedule
prorated). Mr. Harris will be paid at a prorated salary of $81,167 and will
maintain
all eligible benefits provided under the Act 93 Compensation Plan. (Mr. Harris
will
serve in this position replacing James Dougherty, assigned as Director of
Instructional/Administrative Technology).
9.5 ADJUSTMENTS TO SALARY
A.
Consider approving salary adjustments to the master’s level, effective for
the 2005-2006
term, as stipulated in the Agreement between the Board of School Directors and
the
Williamsport Education Association, for those having earned either a
Master’s Degree
or an Equivalency Certificate prior to the beginning of the 2005-2006 school
term:
Nicole R. Carman
Equivalency Certificate
Marie E. Fox
Equivalency Certificate
9.6 OTHER
A.
Authorize the Superintendent to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
following employee groups regarding temporary adjustments (six month period,
effective January 1, 2006) to the medical benefits plans covering
employees/members
of each group: Williamsport Education Association (WEA) and Williamsport
Administrator/Supervisor Association (WASA).
B.
Authorize an extension of the deadline for notification of retirement for
Executive
Administrators and Administrators (WASA) covered under the Act 93 Compensation
Plan to February 15, 2006, with retirement to be effective no later than August
15,
2006, under the terms of the current Act 93 Plan (which expires June 30, 2006).
C.
Authorize the following employees to work up to two additional days (December
28
and 29, 2005) beyond their regular work year at their regular rate to install
the SASIxp upgrade to the District’s computer system:
Cyndi A. Aderhold
Computer Technician
Suzanne K. Worth Computer Technician
Angelic N. Parrett
Network Coordinator/Web Developer
Jason S. Morgan
Computer Specialist 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.
Thirty-five (35) members of FBLA from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their advisor, counselor, and an aide, to travel to Penn College
during January 2006 to participate in the FBLA Region 7 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 provided by the students or their parents. Registration
will be paid from 80-3210-582-000-00-000-831-084-0000. One substitute will be
required for the day.
B.
Eighty (80) students from Lycoming Valley Middle School, accompanied by
teachers and parents, to travel to Ski Sawmill on dates in January and
February. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will pay all costs,
including contracted transportation.
C.
Thirty-five (35) chorus members from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by
their teacher and an aide, to travel to Roseview Manor during December 2005 to
perform for the residents. 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
Roseview Manor.
D.
Thirty-two (32) chorus members from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by
their director and a teacher, to travel to the First Church of Christ Disciples
during December 2005 to perform. Students eligible to participate must be in
compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order
to participate.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the
church.
E.
Ninety-four (94) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Concert
Choir and Concert Choral, accompanied by their directors, to travel to
Roosevelt Middle School during December 2005 to do a recruitment performance.
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 (10-1100-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
One substitute will be required for the afternoon only.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
F.
Forty-five (45) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s performing
groups Les Chanteuses, GQ, and Cherry, White & Blues, accompanied by their
directors, to travel to Lycoming Valley Middle School during December 2005 to
do a recruitment performance. 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 (10-1100-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
One substitute will be required for the morning only.
G.
Forty-five (45) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s performing
groups Les Chanteuses, GQ, and Cherry, White & Blues, accompanied by their
directors, to travel to Curtin Middle School during December 2005 to do a
recruitment performance. 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 (10-1100-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
H.
Twenty (20) members of the Roosevelt Middle School Select String & Flute
Ensemble, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to several local nursing
homes during December 2005 to perform for the residents. The students must be
in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in
order to participate.
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-20-650-121-023-0000).
I.
Approximately 100 Key Club members from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by school staff and parents, to travel to New York City during
December 2005. The students will tour Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
and will see a Broadway show. 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 contract carrier. There will be no cost to
the District.
J.
Twenty-three (23) life skills support students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teachers and five aides, to travel Hope
Enterprises during December 2005 to assist the students with the transition
from school to work. 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 (10-1200-819-000-30-850-000-004-0000).
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
K.
Ten (10) Williamsport Area High School choral students, accepted by competitive
audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association
District 8 Chorus Festival to be held at the Athens Area High School on four
days during 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.
Jason Albert
Andrew Mextorf
Marlaina Carson Brian Mextorf
Sara Esaa
Michael Stratton
Andrew Giordano Joseph Tokay
Caroline Mahoney
Ashley Walter
Cost to the District would be $750 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for
student registration fees; approximately $275
(101-3212-642-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for music; $350
(101-3212-519-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for student transportation; and $500
(101-3212-581-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for teacher expenses. Either Kent
Weaver or Anna Radspinner, WAHS choral directors, will accompany the students.
One substitute will be needed for two days.
L.
Twelve (12) Williamsport Area High School band students, accepted by
competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’
Association District 8 Band Festival to be held at Mount Carmel Area High
School on four dates during January 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.
Richard Berninger Matthew Ray
Matthew Hartsock
Joseph Riechenbach
Frank Lovecchio
Clarice Tokay
Nathan McMahon Joseph Tokay
Andrew Mextorf
Nicholas Umstead
Nicole Pish Joshua Whitney
Cost to the District would be approximately $900
(10-3211-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees; $250
(10-3211-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student transportation; and
approximately $380 (10-3211-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses.
Todd Kendall, WAHS band director will accompany the students. One substitute
will be needed for two days.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
M.
Twenty-two (22) Williamsport Area High School orchestra students, accepted by
competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’
Association District 8 Orchestra Festival to be held at Berwick Area High
School on four dates during January 2006.
Seniors
Sophomores
Thomas Ertel - bass
Meagan Boehret – violin
Andrew Giordano - violin
Macullen Byham – viola
Haley Lorson – violin
Lindsey Dye – violin
Andrew Mextorf – trumpet Courtney Fisher – viola
Rachel Smith – cello Nathan Frailey – cello
Brittany Peterson – violin
Ian Wallace – bass
Joshua Whitney - Tuba
Juniors
Freshman
Rebecca Bartley – violin Shion Harrison - cello
Amha Harrison – violin Erika Johnson - viola
Joseph Rackish – violin Julie Judd - cello
Nadia Tuffaha – violin Kate Murphy – viola
Lisa Young - cello
Cost to the District would be approximately $1,650
(10-3214-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees; $230
(10-3214-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student transportation; and $380
(10-3214-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses. Jeffrey Tedford,
WAHS orchestra director, will accompany the students. One substitute will be
needed for two days.
N.
Fourteen (14) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s GQ performing
musical group, accompanied by their director, to travel to the WKSB/KISS Radio
Station during December 2005 to give and interview and perform. 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
(10-1100-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
O.
Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to the Penn State Nanofabrication Center 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.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
P.
Seven (7) students from the Williamsport Area High School and seven (7)
students from Cochran Elementary School to participate in the Odyssey of the
Mind Regional and State Competitions. The regional competition will be held at
the Berwick Area School District during March 2006. If selected, teams will
advance to the state competition to be held at the Altoona Area School District
during April 2006.
Students will be transported by their parents. Transportation for props may be
contracted through a local truck rental company. Cost to the District for
student registration fees will be $100
(10-1243-813-000-30/10-850/225-000-023-0000). The cost of transportation and
gas is estimated at $900 if a truck is rented for both the Berwick and Altoona
competitions (10-1243-513-000-30/10-850/225-000-023-0000).
11.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
City of Williamsport to use the auditorium and sound system at Roosevelt Middle
School on Monday, December 12, 2005, to hold a Public Safety Meeting. The
City of
Williamsport is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00.
Certificate
of Insurance on file. 12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of
the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of
copier paper to replenish warehouse stock.
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Ricoh Corporation, Chicago, IL
$ 5,968.80
RIS Paper Company Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA $15,360.00
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.
AGENDA
December 15 Employment Steering Committee Meeting 4:00 pm
December 15 ETAC Meeting 6:30pm
December 19 Calendar Committee Meeting 1:00 pm
December 21 WAHS Project 720 Leadership Team Meeting 3:00 pm
December 22 Cochran & Jackson Elementary Professional Development
Inservice Day
December 23-
January 2 Winter Break Holiday
January 3 WASD School Board Meeting 6:00 pm
