The Organizational 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 December 6, 2005, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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.
PRESENT: Karen V. Harris, David A. Huffman, Susan A. Mahaffey, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Pamela J. Markle
2. Mr. David B. Stone, Jr. read the eighth district belief statement.
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. Judge Anderson commended the Board Members for their service and indicated that he was honored to provide the oath-of-office. He said that he believes that Lycoming County has some of the finest elected officials in the State. Judge Anderson swore in the newly-elected School Directors and signed the oath-of-office documents.
6. Election of a Temporary President
a. President Stone opened nominations for a temporary president.
b. Mrs. Harris nominated Mr. Temple.
c. Motion made by Mrs. Harris to close nominations.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
7. Election of President
a. Temporary President Mr. Temple, opened nominations for President.
b. Mrs. Harris nominated Mr. Stone.
c. Motion made by Mrs. Williams to close nominations.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
8. Election of Vice President.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
9. President Stone made appointments to committees for the ensuing year as follows:
a. Alternative Education Committee
Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Lois Williams and Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
b. Athletic Advisory Committee
Mr. James Temple, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
c. Board Negotiating Team
Mrs. Karen Harris, Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Stone and Mr. Jay Shultz
d. Calendar Committee
Mr. James Temple
e. Curriculum and Instruction Council--All School Directors are ex officio members.
Mr. Jay Shultz and Mrs. Lois Williams
f. Diversity Committee
Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Stone, Mrs. Lois Williams and Mr. David Huffman.
g. Education Foundation Board Representative
Mrs. Lois Williams
h. Educational Technology and Administrative Technology Advisory Committees
Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Susan Mahaffey and Mr. David Huffman.
i. Employment Steering Committee
Mr. Thomas Zimmerman and Mrs. Lois Williams
j. Facilities Planning and Development Committee
Mr. David Stone, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mr. James Temple
k. Finance Committee:
Mr. David Huffman, Mrs. Susan Mahaffey, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mr. David Stone
l. Fitness Center Committee
Mrs. Karen Harris and Mr. David Stone
9. Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year Cont’d:
m. Gifted Education Advisory Council
Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
n. Intermediate Unit Board Member
Mrs. Pamela Markle
o. Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Representative
Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
p. PSBA Employee Relations Contact
Mr. Jay Shultz
q. PSBA Legislative Chairperson
Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
r. Policy Chairperson
Mr. James Temple
s. Safe Schools Committee
Mr. Thomas Zimmerman and Mrs. Pamela Markle
t. Site-Based Management Coordinating Council
Mrs. Karen Harris and Mrs. Susan Mahaffey
Mrs. Susan Mahaffey and Mrs. Karen Harris
v. Williamsport Area Tax Advisory Committee
Mr. David Stone
w. Elementary School Liaisons
Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Susan Mahaffey and Mr. David Stone
x. Middle School Liaisons
Mrs. Karen Harris, Mr. James Temple and Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Huffman and Mrs. Lois Williams
10. Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman to approve 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.
10. Approve scheduling of Voting Meetings during 2006:
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
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
11. Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary
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, December 6, 2005, following the reorganizational meeting.
The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order at 6:21 p.m. with the following members:
PRESENT: Karen V. Harris, David A. Huffman, Susan A. Mahaffey, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Pamela J. Markle
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved with omnibus motion
Regular Meetings - October 18, November 1 and 15, 2005
Special Meeting - November 14, 2005
Student Representatives’ Report – None
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION: Consider approving the adjudication of student 05/06–08 resulting from a quasi-judicial hearing held this evening
B. President Stone reviewed our accomplishments of the past year and the goals and challenges
of the coming year.
5.2 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events
December 12 Diversity Committee Meeting 12:00 pm
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
B. On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through December is WASD K-12 Art Staff Exhibition
C. School Board - Dr. Lowery stated that during this reorganization evening, she wanted to take the opportunity to thank the Board of Directors for their service. She indicated that we are
blessed with a wonderful Board.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Harris reported on the Site-Based Management Committee. She indicated that the committee is
getting ready to evaluate the Hepburn Lycoming program but that Hepburn Lycoming is first going to review whether or not they want to remain a site-based school.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Gifted Education Advisory Council met last Wednesday. Dr. Mitchell presented information on Project 720 and dual enrollment. The committee discussed our offerings of advanced placement classes. Some committee members suggested that we need to have additional advanced placement classes. Mr. Coulter and Dr. Mitchell are going to evaluate the data on current offerings and enrollment. Mr. Zimmerman indicated that the September enrollment in our gifted program was 277.
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the balance of the agenda including the minutes and addendum.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Construction Projects
A. Authorize 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.
B. Authorize 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.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve 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
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2* Authorize 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 Approve the 2006-2007 Budget Development Calendar.
6.4 Authorize 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 Approve the annual school related organization liability insurance policy with Cincinnati Insurance Company at a cost of $942. Last year’s cost was $1,202.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Approve 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 Approve, 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 Approve 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.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.4 Approve 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 Approve the 2005-06 School Improvement Plan for the Alternative Education School. This School Improvement Plan is required by NCLB.
8.6 Approve 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 Approve 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 Approve a 2005-06 addendum to the 2004-05 School Improvement Plan for Williamsport Area School. This School Improvement Plan is required by NCLB.
8.9 Approve the 2005-06 School Improvement Plan for Curtin Middle School. This School Improvement Plan is required by NCLB.
8.10 Approve 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 Approve 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 Approve 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 Approve 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 Approve 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.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept 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.
B. Tammy L. Summers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, for personal reasons, effective December 2, 2005.
C. Marco D. Newman, as Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach for the District, verbal resignation for personal reasons, effective for the 2005-2006 school year.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve 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.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
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.
F. Robert L. Emerick, part-time custodian at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective December 27, 2005, through
December 30, 2005, and July 3, 2006, through July 7, 2006.
G. Susan E. McGehean, full-time special education teacher at the high school, unpaid maternity leave extended for the second semester of the 2005-2006 school year (January 23, 2006, through tentative ending date of June 9, 2006).
H. Constance L. Packer, full-time Guidance Counselor at the Alternative Education School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective January 4, 2006, through
March 28, 2006, possibly to return sooner.
Ms. Packer will utilize sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on January 4, 2006, 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.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect 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).
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].
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Donald W. Enigk 828 Pine St., Montoursville
Diane E. Welch 10596 W. Route 973 Hwy., Jersey Shore
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
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked during the 2005-2006 school year:
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
Joan S. Heck 273 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport
Brian A. Schlee 1000 Market St., Williamsport
Natalie E. True 426 Newtown Hill Rd., Apt. 10, Mansfield
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
Debra L. Vanemon 681 Fourth Ave., Williamsport
J. The following winter sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2005-2006 school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2002-2007 agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williams-port Education Association (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Wrestling
MS Assistant Coach: David Poretta (2) * $1,900
MS Assistant Coach: Dustin Brouse (2) * $1,900
(replacing Marco D. Newman, resigned)
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve 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.
9.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
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).
C. James R. Meek, 2929 Euclid Ave., South Williamsport, from a substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian at Curtin Middle School (2nd shift), 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $10.04 per hour, effective December 8, 2005 (replacing James Lake, transferred).
D. Andrew Joseph Signor, 2629 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, from a substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian at Sheridan Elementary School (2nd shift), 250 days up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $10.04 per hour, effective December 8, 2005 (replacing John Springman III, transferred).
E. Harvey E. Yancey, 824 Wildwood Blvd., Williamsport, from a substitute school bus driver to a regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee), at the salary rate of $12.12 per hour, effective December 12, 2005 (replacing Elizabeth Smith, resigned).
9.5 ADJUSTMENTS TO SALARY
A. Approve 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).
9.6 OTHER CONT’D:
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
D. Authorize the Director of Human Resources to sign an agreement with Labor Ready Services, 339 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, to provide up to two substitute custodians during the period of December 7, 2005, through March 31, 2006, at the billing rate of $15.00 per hour per substitute. These services will be provided on a substitute basis only. The administration will review the results of these substitute services and advise the Board accordingly.
9.7 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Contract with Intermediate Unit 17 (Blast), RR2 Box 3364, Canton, PA to provide Supervisor of Special Education Services two days per week at the rate of $467.15 per day (plus additional expenses such as mileage, etc), effective January 3, 2006, through June 30, 2006. The District and I.U. 17 have outlined the responsibilities to be completed under the terms of this contract. Expenses to be funded through IDEA. Contract required to cover responsibilities during Gina MacFalls’ sabbatical.
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. 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.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
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.
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).
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
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).
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.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
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.
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.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
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).
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).
Q. Six (6) students from the Round Hills Elementary School’s Helping Hands group, accompanied by the school counselor, to travel to Roseview Manor during December 2005. The trip is a community service project to teach about helping others. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school or assigned to Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 school days prior to the trip. The students will be transported by the counselor. There will be no cost to the District.
R. Approximately three (3) students from each of the District’s six elementary schools, accompanied by their principal, to travel to the Young Men’s Republican Club during December 2005. The students will be taken to Wal-Mart to purchase needed items and to the Little League Museum for a tour. Lunch will then be provided at the Young Men’s Republican Club. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school or assigned to Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 school days prior to the trip. All costs will be paid by the Young Men’s Republican Club.
11.2 Approve 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.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1 Authorize 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
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman spoke about the data warehousing project. He stated that three companies had done presentations to the committee. The next committee meeting is scheduled on December 14th . The committee will be reviewing the three proposals and will be formulating a recommendation.
Mr. Huffman initiated a discussion on our escalating health care cost and deferred to Mr. Zimmerman to make a suggestion. Mr. Zimmerman stated that we should consider having a health care summit in which we would invite representatives from all of the Lycoming County school districts, the health care providers and our legislative representatives. President Stone said that he thought this was a good idea and that we should begin discussions on the format.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone called a recess to hold a quasi-judicial hearing at 7:01 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m. No further action was taken.
President Stone announced that an executive session would be held following the meeting to discuss to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive legal advice from an attorney.
Upon motion made by Mr. Temple, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman and carried the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary