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, October 4, 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, David A. Huffman, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Susan A. Mahaffey (arrived 6:13 p.m.), James E. Temple (arrived 6:11 p.m.)
INVOCATION – Silent Reflection
Mrs. Pamela Markle read the fourth district belief statement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meetings - September 6 and 20, 2005 (approved with omnibus motion)
Student Representatives’ Report – Sarah Border
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. College Board AP Program
Nine students at the Williamsport Area High School have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college- level Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 percent of the more than one million high school students in more than 15,000 secondary schools worldwide who took the AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar.
Five students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Examinations with grades of 3 or higher. These AP Scholars are Aleksandr Alekseyenko, Callah Antonetti, Sean Baumgartner, Jessica Orso and David Thompson.
Two students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Jonathan Baldys and Elyse Burzynski.
Two students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher five or more of these exams. These students are Harry Frank and Erin Lyle.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. College Board AP Program Cont’d:
More than 1400 institutions nationwide award a full year’s credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades.
B. Five Williamsport Area High School students will be featured in an exclusive student art exhibition to be shown in two locations: the Zoller Gallery on the Pennsylvania State University campus and the lobby of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) building. The Zoller exhibit will be during the month of October, and the PDE exhibit will be the month of November.
The participating students are: Jessica Vance, Christine McDermott, Kristi Murphy, Keri Kimura, and Katherine Helminiak.
You are cordially invited to the Artists Reception on October 20, 2005, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Zoller Gallery on the PSU Campus. (Zoller is adjacent to The Palmer Museum of Art and the Creamery.) The students and our National Art Honor Society chapter will be recognized. This event is being held in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Art Education Association Conference which begins that day in State College. Some of our students plan to be in attendance at the reception.
The November exhibition will also coincide with the unveiling of the student-produced PDE mural which students from Jackson and Sheridan Elementary Schools are taking an active part in creating.
C. Board Retreat
President Stone announced that the Board will be having a retreat, to review the District’s strategic plan, on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Morgan Valley Retreat Center.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events
October 7 Professional Development Inservice Day at Curtin & Lycoming Valley Middle Schools
October 10 Districtwide Curriculum-Based Inservice Day (students will not be in school)
October 10 Performance Standards Coalition High School Reform Inservice at Jersey Shore High School
October 11 Board Development Training -- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
October 17 Diversity Committee Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
October 18 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 p.m.
October 19 Williamsport Education Foundation Meeting -- 5:30 p.m.
October 20 Employment Steering Committee Meeting -- 4:00 p.m.
October 20 ETAC Meeting -- 6:30 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events Cont’d:
October 24- 12th grade PSSA retest for Math, Reading & Writing
November 4
October 26 Project 720 Leadership Team Meeting -- 3:00 p.m.
October 28 Professional Development Inservice Day at Roosevelt Middle School
October 28 End of First Marking Period
November 1 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 p.m.
B. On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through October is Art From the Fair. This is an exhibition of ribbon winning pieces that were on display at the Lycoming County Fair in July. There are numerous ribbon winners, and 3 works were identified as Best of Show.
Committee Reports by Board Members
President Stone reported that the Building Maintenance Committee met on Monday afternoon. The committee is evaluating possible future projects that could be funded with bond issue and capital reserve funds that will be available when the current construction projects are complete. One of the considerations is the amount of financial commitment that the Board will make to the Fitness Center Project. The committee will have recommendations at some point in the future.
Mr. Zimmerman reported on the Gifted Advisory Committee meeting held last week. The focus of the meeting was to orient new parents to the committee. They also reviewed information on the number of students being served in the program this year.
Mrs. Williams reported that the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation is working on marketing ideas. The next project might be a scrabble tournament. She reported that mini-grants were awarded for six of thirteen proposals.
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the balance of the agenda including the minutes and addendum. Mr. Dugan indicated that item 8.9 was being withdrawn by the administration and the effective date on item 9.4A is October 11, 2005.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Construction Projects
A. Authorize change orders G-HL-23, 24, 25, 26 and G-LV-2, 3 to the contract with the Robert Feaster Company increasing the contract by $5,561.72 and changing the contract total to $6,310,321.56.
B. Authorize change orders H-LV-5, 6, 7, 8 to the contract with the R&J Ertel Company, increasing the contract by $4,736.68 and changing the contract total to $1,991,734.59.
Construction Projects
C. Authorize change orders E-LV-10, 11 to the contract with the Leece Electric Company, increasing the contract by $6,181.00 and changing the contract total to $1,789,955.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $3,887,408.78
General Fund – Restricted 397,997.70
Athletics and Extra Curricular 39,593.79
Food Service Fund 68,267.25
Data Processing Fund 12,546.02
Maintenance Fund 58,796.12
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 49,030.85
Student Activities .00
TOTAL $4,513,640.51
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 10/04/05 in the amount of $325,654.14, 10/04/05A in the amount of $94,690.39, 10/04/05B in the amount of $82,061.97, 10/04/05C in the amount of $35,490.60, 10/04/05D in the amount of $217,921.83, 10/04/05E in the amount of $5,000.00, 10/04/05F in the amount of $1,140,455.31, 10/04/05G in the amount of $8,541.65 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 10/04/05, 10/04/05A, 10/04/05B, 10/04/05C, 10/04/05D, 10/04/05E, 10/04/05F and 10/04/05G.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Approval of two 2005-06 letters of agreement with Family Life Services (formerly Tressler Services) for mental health screening and counseling services designed to prevent more serious problems by supporting students and their families and connecting them with outside treatment resources. The first letter of agreement concerns the Primary Grades Initiative which facilitates service to the elementary schools, while the second concerns the Teen Life Therapist program which enables services to the high school. Both programs are largely funded through the County Mental Health program, with district contributions ($10,000 each) coming directly from the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities grant.
8.2 Approve up to two days (October 6 and 13, 2005) of substitute coverage (at the rate of $90.00 per day for each teacher plus appropriate benefits) for Wendy Kelsey and Michelle Dixon (Literacy Coordinator) as they provide phonics training for WASD primary teachers at Sheridan, Stevens, Hepburn-Lycoming and Round Hills. Costs to be funded through the general fund (account #s 10-1100-122-000-10-250-000-007-0000; 10-1100-122-000-10-325- 000-007-0000; 10-1100-122-000-10-350-000-007-0000; 10-1100-122-000-10-375-000-007- 0000). Total estimated cost: $406.51.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.3 Approve payment to Christine Mackenzie (high school ESL teacher) for a full day on October 10, 2005 to visit and observe the State College Area School District's ESL program. Ms. Mackenzie is currently paid .57 of salary (4 periods per day). Funds paid through general fund account # 10-1100-121-000-30-850-150-007-0000.
8.4 Approve Pat Edwards (consultant with Heinemann Publishers Professional Development Division and author of books: "A Path to Follow: Learning to Listen to Parents," "Examining Dialogues Used in Parent-Teacher Conferences," and " Family Involvement in School: What every Elementary Teacher Should Know") to present a parent workshop at Jackson Elementary School on the evening of March 9, 2006 and a teacher workshop on the morning of March 10, 2006 to the Jackson staff. The topic for both workshops will be "Creating Sharing Time Conversations: Parents and Teachers Working Together." The fee for both workshops is $2,500. Travel expenses will be approximately $1,000. The funds are budgeted in the Jackson Comprehensive School Reform Grant (parent involvement and staff development).
8.5 Approve Beat Bob, Inc. to provide an assembly for all grade levels to be held at Lycoming Valley Middle School on Monday, October, 24, 2005. The assembly is a one-man volleyball team. Bob has appeared in over 5,000 gymnasiums and in front of almost 3 million people. He has 14,852 wins and 308 losses since 1996. Approximate cost for services $550 is to be funded from Student Activity Account, expenditure account code #80-3210-599-000- 00-000-803-084-0000.
8.6 Approve Rick Peeples (author of "Poetry with a Porpoise," songwriter and performer) to present a parent workshop at Jackson Elementary on the evening of February 16, 2006 and a teacher workshop on the morning of February 17, 2006 to the Jackson staff. Both workshops will focus on literacy and "Making Words Come Alive." The cost for the workshops is $900 plus approximately $200 for travel and lodging. All costs are funded through Jackson's Title I budget.
8.7 Allow the Williamsport YMCA to use multi-purpose room and minor other facilities for the provision of Before and After School Child Care at Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson, Round Hills and Stevens Elementary Schools during the 2005-06 school year. As these programs are a direct advantage to District families, the waiver of fees is requested.
8.8 Approve classroom readers for use in high school World Languages classes from the following publishers: Continental Book Company catalogues CF805, G1515 and HS179 and Applause Foreign Language Catalog 2004. Readers are short books in the language students are studying.
8.9 WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION Approve 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: 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.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.10 Approve phonics training for the Round Hills and Sheridan Elementary Schools on October 6
and the Hepburn Lycoming and Stevens Elementary Schools on October 13. The training will be provided by our two primary literacy coordinators, Wendy Kelsey and Michelle Dixon. Substitutes will be provided for a half-day of released time at each building so that teachers in Grades K, 1 and 2 can attend. A total of 18 substitute days will be needed (8 for October 6 and 10 for October 13) for an approximate total cost of $1,800. The cost of the training is funded through the Human Resources budget.
8.11 Approve request to establish a WAHS Dance Company as a Student Activity. The program will showcase performing dance talents, choreography, set, and interdisciplinary opportunities. The activity will be run by selected student officers as a performing dance company with guidance from the advisor, Heather Mitch. Fund raising activities will support the needs of the group. Some financial assistance will be provided from the general fund to acquire a dance floor, mirrors and sound system which will also be used by the WAHS physical education dance classes during the day.
8.12 Approve bus transportation on October 10, 2005 for approximately 30 WAHS teachers to travel from WAHS to Jersey Shore High School to attend the County-Wide Inservice about High School Reform. Approximate cost of $200 is budgeted in the professional development budget account number 10-2271-513-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.13 Approve renewal of a five-year Affiliation Agreement with Mansfield University to accept placement of student teachers in WASD schools.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Lois A. Welch, full-time food service production manager at Roosevelt Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, January 6, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Lois A. Welch from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 19½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a 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. Sharon L. Salvatori, full-time mathematics teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the first semester of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of January 20, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Sharon L. Salvatori from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 32½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C. Cheryl A. Varner, full-time mathematics teacher at Curtin Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the first semester of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of January 20, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Cheryl A. Varner from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 33½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
D. Raymond J. Hartman, substitute school bus driver for the District, verbal resignation for personal reasons, effective September 23, 2005.
E. Christopher D. Heim, substitute school bus driver for the District, accepted other employment, effective September 30, 2005.
F. Timothy E. Switzer, part-time equipment manager at the high school, verbal resignation, accepted other employment, effective on or about August 26, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Jennifer A. Robertson, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective October 20, 2005, through January 11, 2006, possibly to return sooner.
Mrs. Robertson is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on October 20, 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. Wendy L. Dgien, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective for one day only on December 2, 2005.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
C. Judith I. Mace, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective for one day only on October 7, 2005.
D. Elena M. Matty, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 7, 2005.
E. Donna E. Robertson, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective for one day only on October 7, 2005.
F. Kimberly A. Rowland, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective for one day only on
October 7, 2005.
G. Judith A. Welch, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective October 27, 2005, through October 28, 2005.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Andrea E. Logan, 1120 Locust St., Montoursville, 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 October 3, 2005 (the varying responsibilities related to this position have been redistributed following the resignation of Nancy Vanderlin). Authorize an additional two (2) hours per day for the first two weeks to familiarize with Building Procedures.
B. The following persons as teachers for the Extended Day Program at Roosevelt Middle School effective for the 2005-2006 school year. Teachers will be paid at the rate of $25.43 per hour plus appropriate benefits, up to four (4) days a week, two (2) hours each day. All costs will be paid out of ACCESS until EAP funds are available
(string number 10-1200-121-891-20-650-000-004-0006):
Thomas D. Croce 595 Park Ave., Lock Haven
Michelle L. Pulizzi 1026 Mulberry St., Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C. 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:
Kristiann McQuown 25 Round Hill Rd, Williamsport
Stevens Elementary:
Morgan Williams 2499 Lincoln Dr., Williamsport
Cathi Hanner 518 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville
D. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 5, 2005:
Kimberly A. Vanemon 133 Airline Dr., Cogan Station
E. The following substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective September 28, 2005:
Harvey E. Yancey 824 Wildwood Blvd., Williamsport
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:
Melissa J. Metzger 84 Timber Lane, S. Williamsport (effective 09/29/05)
G. 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:
Susan S. Naculich 49 Keyser Circle, Williamsport (effective 09/28/05)
H. Aaron C. Naginey, 50 Watson Lane, Northumberland 17857, as a long-term substitute Speech Therapist for the 2005-2006 school term, effective October 10, 2005, at a salary rate of Step 1, Master’s + 27, $42,200 (+ $200 stipend), prorated, plus benefits, pending successful application for emergency permit from the Pennsylvania Depart- ment of Education. The District, Association and Mr. Naginey have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding outlining Mr. Naginey’s employment status pending successful completion of the certification process with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and all appropriate paperwork. Mr. Naginey holds a bachelor’ s degree in Speech & Language Pathology Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Speech Pathology from Loyola College in Maryland (replacing Karen Harris, retired).
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Amy R. Boatman, 2266 Division Rd., Williamsport, from a general food service worker at the high school to a part-time Instructional Support Aide/LSS (185 day, up to 5 hours per day) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $10.54 per hour, effective October 11, 2005 (new position funded through ACCESS).
B. James R. Lakes, 1020 Tucker St., Williamsport, from a regular part-time custodian to a part-time Equipment Manager (245 days, up to 5 hours per day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $10.04 per hour, effective September 23, 2005 (replacing Tim Switzer, resigned).
C. Elena M. Matty, 90 Miller Rd., Cogan Station, from a general food service worker (4 hours daily) at Lycoming Valley Middle School, to a general food service worker (4¼ hours daily) at Lycoming Valley Middle School, with a base wage rate of $10.79 per hour, effective October 5, 2005 (replacing Donna Robertson, transferred).
D. Gail S. Myers, 1961 Walters Rd., Montoursville, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3¼ hours daily) at Cochran Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $9.79 per hour, effective October 5, 2005 (replacing Sandra Johnson, transferred).
E. Amie L. Palmer, 304 S. Pine Run Rd., Linden, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $9.79 per hour, effective October 5, 2005 (replacing Gwenda Forker, transferred).
A. Continue contract with the Pennsylvania Teacher Clearinghouse ( www.PA-Educator.net ), 425 Sixth Ave., Suite 1660, Pittsburgh, to utilize its online employee candidate application services (for professional applications) for an annual fee of $2,295 through August 30, 2006. The services provided by PA-Educator.net will be coordinated through the BLaST Intermediate Unit. This amount reflects a 15% reduction over the previous year.
9.6 OTHER
A. Authorize the Superintendent to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the District and the Williamsport Education Association (WEA) regarding the employment status of a long-term substitute teacher pending certification process during the 2005-2006 school year.
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. Approximately seventy-five (75) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and a minimum of one parent volunteer, to travel to Wegman’s during November 2005 to participate in a tour. The three classes participating will travel on three separate days. 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 Wegman’s.
B. Six (6) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s SADD chapter, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lancaster during November 2005 to participate in a 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. The students will be transported in the high school van. Costs will be paid from the SADD budget. One substitute will be required for the day.
C. Six (6) Jackson Elementary School students, accompanied by their principal and teacher, to travel to Hoss’s Restaurant on dates during December 2005 and January through June 2006 as a reward for their outstanding citizenship. The students will be transported by the teacher and/or principal. The students will be provided with a free lunch.
D. Ten (10) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during October 2005 to participate in the mousetrap racers 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 shared with WAHS students attending career day at the college. One substitute will be required for the day.
E. Fifteen (15) eighth grade gifted students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Lycoming College on dates in October, November, and December 2005 to attend the Concerts at Noon. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the college.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
F. Forty-six (46) first grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and support staff members, to travel to Red Lobster, Styer’s Farm Market, and Memorial Park during October 2005. The trip is a culminating activity for the science unit. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school or assigned to Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
G. Approximately 110 Williamsport Area High School band students, accompanied by four directors and parent chaperones, to travel to South Williamsport during October 2005 to participate in the Mummer’s Parade. 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 (10-3211-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000).
H. Four (4) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Student Government Association, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Fleetwood High School for three days during November 2005 to participate in a 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. Transportation will be provided by the advisor. All costs will be paid with Student Government Association funds. One substitute will be required for two days.
I. Four (4) Williamsport Area High School FBLA members, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to State College on two dates during October 2005 to participate in a workshop. 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 advisor. All costs will be paid with FBLA funds. One substitute will be required for one day.
J. Approximately 75 first grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Styer’s Farm and Indian Park during October 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
K. Seven (7) autistic support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher and eight (8) aides, to travel to Wegman’s on dates during October, November and December 2005, and January and April 2006. The students will have the opportunity to learn how to compile a grocery list then shop for the items. 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 the school van. The cost of the groceries will be charged to string #10-1208-610-000-30-850-000-004-0000.
L. Ninety-three (93) first grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher, TSS, and parent volunteers, to travel to Snyder’s Farm and Indian Park during October 2005. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
M. Revision to 11.1.F: Change in location only from Red Lobster to the James V. Brown Library. The students will still visit Styer’s Farm Market and Memorial Park.
N. An as yet undetermined number of students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their principals, staff members, and families, to travel to Penn College during October 2005 to participate in the Middle School Career Fair. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements. District transportation is requested (10-3300-519-410-20- 650-000-018-0006).
11.2 Authorize up to four (4) after school socials for Lycoming Valley Middle School students. The social will be held from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on dates yet to be determined. The cost for service is not to exceed $300 per social and will be funded from the Student Activity Account (80-3210-599-000-00-000-803-084-0000).
11.3 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on 7 various dates beginning October 2, 2005 through July 23, 2006 to hold rehearsals. WSO is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $350.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B. Repasz Band to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on
November 28, and November 29, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. to hold dress rehearsals and to conduct a free public concert. The Repasz Band is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $100.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
11.3 Approve the following request for facility use:
C. Child Evangelism Fellowship to use a classroom at Cochran, Jackson and Round Hills, and Sheridan Elementary Schools as well as Lycoming Valley Middle School
(possibly also Stevens and Roosevelt) on either a Tuesday or Thursday beginning in October 2005 through April 2006 from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. to hold a children’s religious education program. Child Evangelism Fellowship is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $1,950.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1 Award a contract to the following for rice coal deliveries (FY05/FY06 school year) in accordance with our specifications and their bid. This bid was received on Thursday, September 29, 2005 and opened publicly in the District Service Center. Ten bids were mailed to various companies however; only one (1) bid was received.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Pickelner Fuel Company, Williamsport, PA
$144.30/per ton TAX ITEMS
13.1
Approve the following tax summaries.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Williams reported that the staff at Cochran Elementary School is working
hard to promote healthy living for students. There is a walk scheduled
tomorrow morning from 8:00 a.m. until
8:30 a.m. The Healthy Zone kick-off is scheduled for October 21, 2005.
Mrs. Markle reminded everyone to support the blood drive at the District
Service Center this Thursday.
Mr. Zimmerman encouraged everyone to attend Representative Rhorer caucus
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday evening in South Williamsport.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that an executive session, for legal advice, would
follow the meeting.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman and carried the
meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary