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, August 2, 2005, beginning at 6:00 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: Karen V. Harris, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams, James E. Temple
ABSENT: David A. Huffman, Thomas A. Zimmerman
INVOCATION – Silent Reflection
Mr. David Stone read the ninth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. This past spring, 45 WAHS students (8 sophomores, 18 juniors and 19 seniors) sat for a combined total of 72 Advanced Placement exams in 9 different content areas. This number of students was up from last year’s 36 students.
Highlights:
perfect 5's, 2 earning 4's and 1 earning a 3!! Congratulations to the math
department and Ken Welsh for those results.
perfect 5.
better. Congratulations to teacher Marilouise Mazzante and chair Bill Emery for
those results.
In all, a very impressive 77% of all grades reported were 3 or better, 35% of all grades were
4's or 5's, and 18% of all grades were a perfect 5.
The results were sent to (among other prestigious schools our students intend to matriculate
to) American University, Bucknell University, Gettysburg College, UMass Amherst,
Carnegie Mellon University, the Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh
and UCLA!
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. This past spring, 45 WAHS students cont’d:
I think we need to be pleased by the participation increase, as well as the breadth of subject matter in which our students are testing. Given those two factors, we have still bettered by 3% last year's percentage of exams scored at the 3 or better level.
As we noted last year, a score of 3 or better opens the door to earning college credit for introductory level courses (or higher, in some instances), thus saving parents the cost of those introductory courses in favor of their students moving onto the accelerated level more quickly.
B. Finance Committee
President Stone initiated a discussion on a finance committee. He indicated there had been discussion about this over the years and that several board members thought this would be a good time to start this committee in light of the financial issues we are now facing. He recommended that the committee would have meetings, as needed, to study specific issues as opposed to regularly scheduled meetings for general financial purposes. Mr. Stone stated he would be interested in being a member of this committee and asked if other board members would be interested in participating. Sue Mahaffey and Jay Shultz volunteered.
C. Woodward Township Secession
President Stone requested an update on the secession issue from Mr. Holland. Mr. Holland reported that he received a copy of a letter from Attorney Elliott Weis to the State Board of Education. The letter indicated that the appeal was being withdrawn and there would be no further appeal. Mr. Holland sent a letter to the State Board requesting an order stipulating that the matter is concluded.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Board Development Retreat
Dr. Lowery reported that this year’s retreat will be on a Friday evening only. We will focus the meeting on a review of our strategic plan.
B. Calendar of Events
August 16 WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
August 17 Project 720 Leadership Team meeting 3:30 pm
August 23-24 New Teacher Induction
August 26 District-wide Professional Development Inservice day
August 27 District-wide Inservice/Building Meetings day
August 29 First Day of School for Grades K-9
August 29 Inservice Day for Grades 10-12
August 30 All Students Report to School
September 5 Labor Day Holiday
September 6 WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
C. High School Reform
Dr. Lowery was pleased to report on a county-wide initiative on high school reform. This October we will have a county-wide in service to work on this initiative.
D. Data Warehousing
We are still working on collaborating with other county schools on this initiative. Dr. Lowery and Jody Harris recently did a presentation to Lycoming County superintendents.
E. Kindergarten Enrollment
Dr. Lowery reported that we are over enrolled by 21 students above our class size maximum of 22. She indicated that she would be working with the elementary principals to formulate a recommendation.
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Construction Projects - None
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the balance of the agenda including the addendum. Mr. Dugan reported the following corrections to the printed agenda: Items 8.11, 8.12 and 8.13 should be $90 per day plus benefits. Item 9.3I should be $41,300 step 1 masters.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,440,748.31
General Fund – Restricted 235,673.44
Athletics and Extra Curricular 6,746.88
Food Service Fund 7,613.93
Data Processing Fund 7,870.60
Maintenance Fund 33,697.15
Mercantile & Privilege 249.10
Earned Income Tax 34,946.70
Student Activities .00
TOTAL $2,767,546.11
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 08/02/05 in the amount of $574,928.58, 08/02/05A in the amount of $132,525.12, 08/02/05C in the amount of $22,874.79, 08/02/05D in the amount of $2,317.55, 08/02/05E in the amount of $22,874.79, 08/02/05F in the amount of $2,317.55, 08/02/05G in the amount of $543.85, 08/02/05H in the amount of $200.00, 08/02/05I in the amount of $50.00, 08/02/05J in the amount of $425.00, 08/02/05K in the amount of $25.00, 08/02/05L in the amount of $86,632.74, 08/02/05M in the amount of $1,499,512.34, 08/02/05N in the amount of $5,000.00, 08/02/05O in the amount of $185,017.47, 08/02/05P in the amount of $350,432.20, 08/02/05Q in the amount of $700.00, 08/02/05R in the amount of $722.90, 08/02/05S in the amount of $68,647.42, 08/02/05T in the amount of $850.00, 08/02/05U in the amount of $100.00, 08/02/05V in the amount of $50.00, 08/02/05W in the amount of $400.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 08/02/05, 08/02/05A, 08/02/05B, 08/02/05C, 08/02/05D, 08/02/05E, 08/02/05F, 08/02/05G, 08/02/05H, 08/02/05I, 08/02/05J, 08/02/05K, 08/02/05L, 08/02/05M, 08/02/05N, 08/02/05O, 08/02/05P, 08/02/05Q, 08/02/05R, 08/02/05S, 08/02/05T, 08/02/05U, 08/02/05V and 08/02/05W.
BOARD POLICY
7.1 Approve the first reading of Policy #405, “Employment of Substitute Professional Employees.”
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Approve Sarah Jane DeHaas, Ph.D., Professor of Education at Juniata College with extensive background in Special Education during undergraduate and graduate studies, to present a three-hour Adaptations Workshop for New Teacher Induction on August 23, 2005. Training in adaptations is required for new teacher induction by the Professional Education Plan of the Strategic Plan. Approximate cost of $1,000 is budgeted in ACCESS account number 10-1200-329-891-00-050-000-004-0006.
8.2 Approve an action research project to be conducted as part of coursework at Lock Haven University by Miranda Regan, softball coach at Curtin Middle School. The purpose of this study is to see if bunting needs to be practiced off a pitching machine or a live pitcher more often. This study will help coaches to see if players have a different perspective on pitching when they attempt to bunt. In addition, this will help coaches develop a mechanical approach to teaching bunting so bunting is more successful in a game. Participation of Curtin Middle School softball team members will be voluntary and with parental permission. Students' identities will be confidential. Research will occur during regularly scheduled after school softball practice. A copy of Miranda Regan's research will be shared with the District as a resource to the District.
8.3 Approve an additional Act 80 professional development day for Lycoming Valley Middle School on April 27, 2006 (Career Day) for differentiated instruction training with the staff.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.4 Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for a Career and Technical Education for a curriculum grant in the amount of $15,000. The purposes of this funding is to: develop challenging standards-based curriculum ; improve the learning environment by investing in system capacity and teachers ; improve student advisory services by implementing career awareness and planning, which is organized around broad industry clusters; and improve the transition to postsecondary education and careers by developing articulation agreements and dual enrollment opportunities.
8.5 Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for a Career and Technical Education equipment grant in the maximum amount available, currently $50,000. The purpose of this funding is to enhance CTE programs through a cooperative effort in upgrading equipment, specifically: 1) enhance and update specific career and technical education programs to meet industry standards as outlined in the grant guidelines; 2) improve career and technical education students' occupational and higher academic knowledge and skills required to perform successfully in high-wage, high-skill positions; 3) develop partnerships and linkages with business, industry, labor and community groups through the application of advanced technology.
8.6 Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Perkins Local Plan in the amount of $185,355. The total reflects $150,529 for the WASD base allocation plus $16,735 for Loyalsock Township School District and $18,091 for the South Williamsport Area School District. This represents the 2004-2005 Perkins allocation for the School District. The Williamsport Area School District is authorized to submit an application 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.
8.7 Approve paying for up to two days of work by each of the following trainers for middle level summer school instructors' professional development in specific instructional strategies: Ronald Sahm, 431 Percy Street, South Williamsport, PA and Maria Weaver, 1029 Rural Avenue, Williamsport, PA. Payment is at the substitute rate of $90 per day. All costs are included in the EAP and Sheridan Project grants.
8.8 Approve the purchase of History of Western Society since 1300 textbook, eighth edition, copyright 2006, published by McDougal Littell, and the accompanying supplemental materials as selected by the Social Studies Textbook Committee for the use in the 12th grade Advanced Placement European History course. The purchase involves 50 textbooks at $67.65 each and accompanying resource materials. The purchase is budgeted under account number 10-1100-642-000-30-850-190-029-0000.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.9 Approve a research project by Linda S. Hart, first grade teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, as part of her graduate work at Penn State University. Ms. Hart will explore how first grade students in her classroom use classroom environmental print to solve and/or spell the words that are encountered in daily reading and writing. The study will also explore how students make connections between classroom environmental print and the words they see, read, write, hear, and spell. Participation will be voluntary and with parental permission. Students' identities will be confidential. The research process will be subsumed within the literacy block class work, will not intrude on curricular requirements, and will support the program already in place. A five-minute survey will be administered at the start and finish of the study (September and January). Students will also be interviewed during a class reading conference time. Artifacts will include student work completed during regular literacy instruction. A copy of Linda Hart's research will be shared with the District as a resource to the District.
8.10 Approve the fall sport schedules for: Williamsport Area High School football, golf, tennis, soccer, and cross country; Curtin Middle School football and softball; Lycoming Valley Middle School football and softball; Roosevelt Middle School Football and softball.
8.11 Approve the following Roosevelt teachers to provide professional development to new sixth grade inclusion teacher, Amanda Taylor, in the area of language arts: Maria Weaver, Terri Starr, Teresa Miller and Crissy Walker. The teachers will be paid for up to four days at the rate of $90 per day, including the appropriate benefits, from the Roosevelt School Improvement Grant fund.
8.12 Pay Amanda Taylor to attend up to two days of the language arts professional development; she will be paid at the rate of $90 per day including appropriate benefits, out of Roosevelt School Improvement Grant funds.
8.13 Approve Michael Cioffi and Kay Gibson for up to two days to provide math and language arts training to incoming intermediate teachers. The rate will be at the substitute rate of $90 per day to be paid out of the elementary curriculum budget.
8.14 Approve Connie Sugden, contracted through Education 21, Inc., to provide professional development for middle school teachers on August 25, 2005. Ms. Sugden, a national trainer and educational consultant, will train teachers in the use of Study Skills Across the Curriculum, a researched based interdisciplinary study skills program. Approximate cost for this workshop is $2,000 (including $750 lodging, meals, transportation; $750 consulting fee; $500 workshop/resource materials for teachers) and have been budgeted in the general fund #10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.15 Approve of a contract with the Center for Safe Schools to accept $19,106 in state Safe Schools Initiative grant funding for programming in the District. The Center for Safe Schools administers this grant program for the state. The duration of this funding is through December 31, 2005.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Diane M. Andrus, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for personal reasons, effective July 5, 2005.
B. Deborah E. Phillips, full-time Administrative Support I at the high school, for other employment, effective August 17, 2005.
C. Jacquelyn C. Wismer, full-time Title I Reading Specialist at Stevens Elementary School, due to relocation out of the area, effective July 8, 2005.
D. Randy G. Danielson, full-time technology education teacher (Basic Wood/Power), for other employment, effective August 24, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Gary R. Litz, part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective August 12, 2005, through August 19, 2005.
B. Authorize up to four (4) days per month unpaid leave for Wayne L. Hepler, school bus driver, for personal reasons, during the period of September through December, 2005.
C. Gary R. Litz, part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective July 25 and 26, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Paula E. Bower, 952 Franklin St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Special Education at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300 (+ $200), pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Bower holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped and Elementary K-6 (replacing Eric Weaver, transferred to replace Georgette Copp, retired). Ms. Bower will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. Nicole R. Burns, P.O. Box 391, Picture Rocks, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Special Education at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor's, $38,900 (+$200), pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Burns holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Special Education N-12 (replacing Billie Jean Nogle, resigned). Ms. Burns was a long-term substitute teacher in this position from December 8, 2004 through the remainder of the 2004-2005 school term. Ms. Burns will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
C. Kathleen E. Clark, 826 Second Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Special Education at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300 (+ $200). Miss Clark holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Special Education N-12 (replacing Carol Porter, transferred to the high school replacing Dana Schenck-Welshans, transferred to vacant 9th Grade Academy Reading Specialist position). Miss Clark will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
D. Tanya L. Gower, 75 Harvest St., Linden, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Guided Reading at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300. Ms. Gower holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Elementary (replacing Patrice Laurence, transferred to 5th grade replacing Jim Runnels, transferred to IST replacing Susan Suehr, retired). Ms. Gower will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
E. Jennifer J. Nork, 1607 Quenshukeny Rd., Linden, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Special Education at Lycoming Valley Elementary Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300 (+ $200), pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Nork holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Special Education N-12 (replacing Melissa Ellis, resigned). Ms. Nork will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
F. Elizabeth J. Segraves, 721½ Wyoming St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Social Studies at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300. Ms. Segraves holds a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College and is certified in Social Studies (replacing Vera Prough, resigned). Ms. Segraves will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. Amanda R. Taylor, 110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Language Arts/Inclusion at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300. Miss Taylor holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Elementary K-6 (new position approved by the Board). Miss Taylor will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
H. Morgan K. Williams, 2499 Lincoln Drive, Apt. #1, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Guided Reading at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300. Ms. Williams holds a bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and is certified in Elementary K-6 (replacing Ann Potter, transferred to replace Bryan Williams, resigned). Ms. Williams will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
I. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Jeremiah A. Washington, 837 Washington Blvd., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), to teach Social Studies at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, master’s, $41,300, provided Mr. Washington obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by August 19, 2005 (replacing John Decker, retired). Mr. Washington will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
J. Tara A. Swisher, 147 Swisher Lane, Montgomery, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005) through the end of the first semester of the 2005-2006 school term (tentative ending date of January 20, 2006), unless terminated sooner, to teach Special Education at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $38,300 (+ $200), prorated, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Swisher holds a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University and is certified in Special Education N-12 (replacing Susan McCusker, on sabbatical leave). Ms. Swisher will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
K. Kenneth T. Harter, 717 Bakers Rd., Trout Run, Maintenance Specialist/Electrician for the District, as a Backup Sewage Treatment Plant Operator, at the annual stipend of $600 ($50 per month) for the 2005-2006 school year.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
L. The following person(s) for temporary part-time warehouse positions, effective during July and August 2005, for up to 8 hours per day or as needed, at the rates below:
Harry S. Baird 1842 Sweeley Ave., Williamsport $11.14 per hour
Sheila M. Chaapel 716 Third St., Williamsport $11.14 per hour
M. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 29, 2005:
Nancy E. Dawes 37 Myers Rd., Trout Run
Karla L. Lucas 2010 Yale Ave., Williamsport
Amie L. Palmer 304 S. Pine Run Rd., Linden
N. 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:
Kelley A. Coledo 4809 Lycoming Creek Rd., Cogan Station
Sharon L. Mohr 11 Scenic View Lane, Williamsport
Todd M. Nagy 618 Third Ave., Williamsport
Brian D. Zaiser 624 Iron Cave Lane, Lewisburg
O. The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 2, 2005:
Jonathan M. Miller 732 Tucker St., Williamsport
P. The Williamsport Area School District extends a provisional offer of employment to Sarah V. Schuman, 140 Cherry Tree Lane, Turbotville, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005) through the end of the first semester of the 2005-2006 school term (tentative ending date of January 20, 2006), unless terminated sooner, as a Guidance Counselor at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, master's, $41,300, prorated, provided Ms. Schuman obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by August 19, 2005 (replacing Terry Kline, on medical leave). Ms. Schuman will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2005-2006 school term.
Q. Timothy T. Thompson, 7 East Water St., Lock Haven, to provide one hour of student supervision per day at summer school at Curtin Middle School in order to facilitate the breakfast and lunch programs. Compensation will be at the rate of $25.43 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All funds paid through available Sheridan Project Grant and the Educational Assistance Program Grant funds.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Paula S. McGonigal, P.O. Box 512, McElhattan, from a full-time Art Education teacher at the middle school level (Roosevelt & Lycoming Valley) to a full-time Extended Day Program Coordinator (188-day position scheduled throughout the year), effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), at a salary rate of Step 3, bachelor's, $40,000, according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA), (new position funded through EAP/Sheridan Project Grants).
B. Jessica C. Waldman, 251 Highfield Drive, Williamsport, from a half-time to a full-time special education teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, effective with the 2005-2006 school term (scheduled date is August 25, 2005), at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor's, $38,900 (+ $200), according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA), (replacing Faith Silvagni, transferred to replace Ann Dinges, retired).
C. Therese A. Handwerk, 1854 Motters Lane, Williamsport, from a part-time Confidential Secretary in the Human Resources Department to a part-time Administrative Support I (245 day; up to 5 hours per day) in the Business Office/Tax Office, at the rate of $10.44 per hour (no benefits except social security, retirement, and worker's compensation) and leave days as provided for part-time employees per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP), effective August 22, 2005 (replacing Carole Bergerstock, deceased; position revised to part-time).
D. Melanie L. Miller, 1961 Walters Rd., Montoursville, from a part-time Administrative Support I (245 day; up to 4½ hours per day) to a part-time Administrative Support I (245 day; up to 5 hours per day) in the Business Office/Tax Office, at the rate of $10.44 per hour (no benefits except social security, retirement, and worker's compensation) and leave days as provided for part-time employees per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP), effective August 22, 2005 (replacing Donna Engel, transferred).
E. Susan S. Naculich, 49 Keyser Circle, Williamsport, from a general food service worker at the high school to a part-time Administrative Support I (245 day; up to 5 hours per day) in the Business Office/Tax Office at the District Service Center, with a base wage rate of $10.44 per hour (no benefits except social security, retirement, and worker's compensation) and leave days as provided for part-time employees per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP),effective August 22, 2005 (replacing Melanie Miller, transferred).
9.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Approve a contract with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) and Highmark Blue Shield to provide Health Care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area School District under an Administrative Services Only (ASO) Proposal, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Administrators and teachers will be covered under the ACCESS Care II program at $13.63 per month per employee plus prescription services through Express Scripts (administrators have an option to consider HMO at $46.34 per month per employee, provided they pay the difference in deposits) and support staff will be under the traditional plan at $11.16 per month per employee (Cross) and $19.85 per employee (Major Medical) (with an option to consider HMO, provided they pay the difference in deposits). All programs will be paid on a monthly paid billing basis to NEPA and High Mark Blue Shield (administrative fee of 27.5% of claims) respectively. Discussions continue regarding the need for an increase in the advanced funding.
B. Authorize payment of $12.80 (billing premium) per individual per month (composite rate) to Highmark Life & Casualty Group, 5th Avenue Place, Suite P6402, 120 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, to provide specific Stop/Loss insurance on an aggregated specific basis with a specific deductible level of $250,000 per claimant (one existing claim will have a deductible of $300,000). Highmark L&C would be responsible for claims in excess of $250,000 up to $1,750,000 per claimant. Should the District experience a claim, Highmark L&C would require the District to satisfy an aggregating fund of $40,000 prior to reimbursement.
C. Approve a contract with Delta Dental, One Delta Drive, Mechanicsburg, to provide dental care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area School District under a Cost/Plus proposal for the 2005-2006 school year at a pre-fund deposit rate of $42.90 per month per covered employee. Settlements under this arrangement will be calculated quarterly. The administration has been and will continue to review alternative dental programs.
D. Approve the following rates, negotiated by the Administration (through the Intermediate Unit) to provide life insurance and AD&D coverage for eligible employees with Harleysville Life, administered through Henry Dunn, Inc. P.O. Box 109, 317 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848, effective July 1, 2005:
$.13/$1,000 Life
$.025/$1,000 AD&D
10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
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.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Retroactive Approval: Seventy-eight (78) summer school students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by eight members of the summer school staff, to travel to the Montour Preserve, Little Pine State Park, and Bald Eagle State Park on separate dates during July 2005. The students will participate in several nature activities at these locations. District transportation is requested and will be paid through the Curtin Summer School budget.
B. Retroactive Approval: A varying number of students from the Jackson and Cochran Summer School Programs, accompanied by summer school staff members, to travel to the Cochran Park, East End Pool, Faxon Bowling Lanes, and other local parks and venues during July and August 2005. All costs are covered by the contract between the Williamsport Area School District and Child Guidance. Transportation will be provided by bus service contracted by Child Guidance.
11.2 Approve the filing of an application for participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2006.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1* Authorize the purchase of bakery products. Butter Krust Baking Company, Inc. and Stroehmann Bakeries L.C. will both be utilized. Source of Funds: Food Service Fund.
AWARD:
Butter Krust Baking Company, Inc.
249 North 11th Street
Sunbury, PA 17801-2450
Stroehmann Bakeries L.C.
3375 Lycoming Creek Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
12.2 Authorize the purchase of Career & Technology Education Supplies and Equipment in accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on this bid, 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. and opened publicly in the District Service Center
at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2005:
12.2
Authorize the purchase of Career & Technology Education Supplies and
Equipment cont’d:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
AB Dick, Niles IL $ 169.90
Airgas East, White Deer, PA
5,548.18
Almart Enterprises, Pittsburgh, PA
445.59
Badger Graphic Sales, Kaukauna, WI
332.15
Barbey Electronics Corp., Reading, PA
1,404.40
Brodhead Garrett Div., Mansfield, OH
1,374.90
Downes & Reader Hardwood, Stoughton, MA
1,101.72
Eastern Wood Products Co. Inc., Williamsport, PA
185.00
Enovation Graphic Systems, Pennsauken, NJ
37.80
Fink’s Paint Store, Williamsport, PA
36.49
Forest County Wood, Tionesta, PA
939.92
G.E. Richards Supplies, Landisville, PA
50.65
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies Inc., Leola, PA
2,197.29
Industrial Arts Supply Co. Inc., St. Louis Park, MN
373.95
Lowe’s Home Centers Inc., Montoursville, PA
2,398.45
Mann & Parker Lumber Co., New Freedom, PA
2,057.00
Metco Supplies, Leechburg, PA
11,303.76
Midwest Shop Supplies, Sioux City, IA
2,834.78
Modern School Supplies Inc., Hartford, CT
216.00
OAM Supply Co. Inc., Cleveland, OH
1,479.89
Paxton/Patterson Corp., Chicago, IL
10,066.71
Penn State Seed Co., Dallas, PA
205.80
Retco Alloy Co., Inc., Glenview, IL
417.71
Satco Supply Inc., Saint Paul, MN
2,516.55
Snap-On Industrial, Lewisburg, PA
797.86
Valley Litho Supply Co. Inc., Rice Lake, WI
1,244.05
Zep Manufacturing, Montgomeryville, PA
125.00
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $49,861.50
TAX ITEMS
13.1
Approve the following tax summaries.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that an executive session, for personnel and legal
advice, would follow the meeting.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Shultz and carried the
meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary