W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
February 7, 2006
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mrs. Pamela Markle
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 2
We believe that students, parents, and community, along with school district
personnel share the responsibility for education.
PSBA STANDARDS FOR EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE
Standard 1 (a)
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and efficient
system of public education by promoting education as a keystone of democracy.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
4.1
Student Representatives’ Report –
Kellen Yegel and Sarah Border
5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
5.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A.
Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area School District Board
Members for being named to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association “
Honor Roll of School Board Service” for their long-term service to the
District:
Pamela J. Markle – 8 years
Lois T. Williams – 8 years
Thomas A. Zimmerman – 8 years
James E. Temple – 12 years
David B. Stone Jr. – 16 years
5.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B. Calendar of Events
February 13
Diversity Committee Meeting -- 12:00 pm
Professional Development Inservice Day
February 20
District-wide Professional Development Inservice Day
March 18-19
WASD Education Foundation Scrabble Tournament - Cochran
Elementary
C.
On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through February is WASD Technology
Education Exhibition
5.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
5.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider authorizing McKissick Associates to provide a conceptual investigation
of a
reimbursable construction project for the Williamsport Area High School at a
cost of
$2,000 according to the proposal dated January 12, 2006.
6. FINANCE REPORT -
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
6.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the months of September, October, November and
December, 2005:
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,671,988.40
General Fund – Restricted 271,831.73
Athletics and Extra Curricular
37,663.50 Food Service Fund
60,101.81
Data Processing Fund 8,947.99
Maintenance Fund 38,391.65
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00 Earned Income Tax
35,418.70
Student Activities 3,065.20
TOTAL
$3,127,408.98
6. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
6.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 02/07/06 in the amount of $427,874.62, 02/07/06A in
the amount of $171,294.01, 02/07/06B in the amount of
$1,532,205.17, 02/07/06C in the amount of $624,969.43, 02/07/06D in the amount
of $544,422.20, 02/07/06E in the amount of $17,822.17, 02/07/06F in the amount
of $235.00, 02/07/06G in the amount of $287,485.98, 02/07/06H in the amount of
$6,497.16, 02/07/06I in the amount of $375.00, 02/07/06J in the amount of
$250.00, 02/07/06K in the amount of $50.00, 02/07/06L in the amount of $25.00
and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute
Order Nos. 02/07/06, 02/07/06A, 02/07/06B, 02/07/06C, 02/07/06D, 02/07/06E,
02/07/06F, 02/07/06G, 02/07/06H, 02/07/06I, 02/07/06J, 02/07/06K and 02/07/06L.
6.3
Consider authorizing the execution of a Lockbox Service Agreement with Fulton
Bank
documenting the terms and conditions of lockbox tax collection services to
begin on
July 1, 2006, pending final review by legal council.
6.4
Consider acknowledging receipt of the FY05 audit from Parente Randolph
Accountants & Consultants.
7.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
7.1
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #233, "
Suspension and Expulsion." Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
7.2
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #815, “Acceptable Student
Use of Computer Technology.” Questions may be directed to Mr. Dugan.
7.3
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #815.1, “Acceptable
Employee Use of Computer Technology.” Questions may be directed to Mr.
Dugan.
7.4
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #918, “Title I Parental
Involvement.” Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
8. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
8.1
Consider approving the following registration rates for middle level remedial
school summer school program to be held at Curtin Middle School from June 19,
2006 through July 21, 2006:
$260.00 per course for out-of-district students
$155.00 per course for WASD students
$85.00 per course for WASD students eligible for free or reduced lunch
The registration rates reflect a slight increase based on a contractual
increase in the instructors' hourly rate and retirement contribution.
8.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.2
Consider approving the Community/Adult Technical Program for the Spring of
2006. The courses will be advertised on the Williamsport Area School District
website. Registration can occur during regular school hours at the high school,
or by mail. Space for participants in courses is on a first-come first-served
basis. A minimum of 10 participants must be registered for each course.
Deadline for registration is February 17 with classes beginning the week of
February 20. Following is the registration fee schedule:
WASD Residents
Non-Residents
Length of Course (Hours) Registration Fee
Registration Fee
10 $35
$45
20 $50
$70
30 $70 $100
NOTE: Residents are those individuals residing within the boundaries of the
WASD or employees of the WASD. All others are non-residents. Participants who
attend 80% of the classes will be issued a certificate of completion by the
Williamsport Area School District. Participants will be provided an opportunity
to evaluate the course during the last class session.
8.3
Consider approving Sara Holbrook, author of eleven poetry books for children,
teen and adults, to present two days of training at Roosevelt, May 5th and 8th,
2006. (On May 5th she will provide professional development to the staff; on
May 8th, she will work with the students and teachers in the classroom.) The
focus of her work will be "Practical Poetry: A Non-standard Approach to
Meeting Content Standards." The cost will be $$4,600 ($2,300 per day) plus
approximately $1,000 in travel expenses. All funds are budgeted under School
Improvement/Title I for Roosevelt.
8.4
Consider approving a contract with the Holiday Inn for an awards recognition
breakfast in May 2006 to honor approximately 25-30 high school special
education students involved in the Community Work Experience Program.
Parents, classroom teachers, aides, district administrators, school board
members, employers, parents, and community dignitaries will also participate in
the events. Students will travel from the high school to the Holiday Inn, to
the Hiawatha, and back to the high school on the Billtown Trolley. The City of
Williamsport will provide all transportation including the Hiawatha with no
cost to the district.
The cost of the breakfast is $7.25 per person plus and additional 18% gratuity,
budgeted in special education account #10-1200-635-000-30-850-000-004-0000.
8.5
Consider approving a 2006 Supplement to the "Williamsport Area High School
Course Catalog, Revised 2005" document.
9. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Dugan.
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
Steve L. Reed, as Varsity Assistant Softball Coach at the high school, for
personal reasons, effective January 18, 2006. Mr. Reed would like to stay on
as a non-paid volunteer (Mr. Reed will continue as event security for the
District).
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Rachael L. Cohick, full-time administrative support at the high school, for an
unpaid medical leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective January
30, 2006, to care for medical needs of a family member.
Ms. Cohick will attempt to schedule absences in advance (when possible). Ms.
Cohick will be entitled to health insurance for a maximum period of time
equivalent to 12 weeks under the Family Medical Leave Act, but is without pay
or any other benefits (adjustment to previous request on 11/15/05 Agenda).
B.
W. Gerald McManus, part-time custodian at the Complex Warehouse, for an unpaid
medical leave, effective March 6, 2006, through July 6, 2006, possibly to
return sooner. Mr. McManus is not eligible for leave under the Family Medical
Leave Act at this time.
C.
Myrene L. Bradley, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for
a planned vacation, effective March 6, 2006, through March 9, 2006.
D.
Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for
personal reasons, effective for ½ day (PM) only on January 9, 2006.
E.
Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for
personal reasons, effective for ½ day (PM) only on January 19, 2006.
F.
Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective January 11-12, 2006.
G.
Therese A. Handwerk, part-time administrative support in the Tax Office, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective January 9-12, 2006.
H.
Kimberly A. Rogers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for ¼ day only on January 19, 2006.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
I.
Ronald W. Solomon, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for a
planned vacation, effective May 22, 2006, through June 13, 2006.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Michelle K. Dixon, P.O. Box 172, Cogan Station, teacher at Jackson Elementary
School, as a teacher for the Extended Day Program, effective February 6, 2006,
through the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year. Mrs. Dixon 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.
B.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective February 8, 2006:
Deborah J. Foust
1415 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport
Allison H. Webb
2934 King Court, Williamsport
C.
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:
Richard W. Rockey, Jr.
4264 Rt. 87 Hwy., Montoursville (effective 01/23/06)
D.
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:
Jennifer R. Beck
125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore
Meredith L. Bigger-Catherman 342 Montour St., Montoursville
Katie J. Brass
1111 Locust St., Williamsport (eff. 1/25/06)
Kristy D. Miller
16 Valley View Rd., Lock Haven (eff. 1/23/06)
Marie A. Snyder
5519 North Rt. 44 Hwy., Jersey Shore
Nathan M. Trimmer
216 Bottorf Dr., State College
9.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Peggy A. Applegate, 346 Greenaway Farm Rd., Cogan Station, 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 January 25, 2006
(replacing Steve Deitrick, transferred).
9.5 CONTRACTS
A.
Renew the contract of Jacqueline G. Thomas as Assistant Superintendent of the
Williamsport Area School District for a period of three years. Mrs. Thomas
contract as Assistant Superintendent is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2006.
Therefore, the renewed contract would have a term extending from July 1, 2006,
through June 30, 2009. Section 1077 of the Public School Code of 1949 requires
that an Assistant Superintendent be notified of an intention to renew a
contract at a regular public meeting occurring at least 150 days prior to the
expiration of the Assistant Superintendent’s term of office. This motion
fulfills the requirements of Section 1077 of the School Code, and shall
constitute notification to her of the three-year renewal of her contract. The
contract shall have provisions consistent with the current contract, including
provisions for annual determination of salary and benefits as provided through
the Confidential Administrator Compensation Plan.
9.6 OTHER
A.
Authorize payment to Michele S. Zaludek, 115 Crawley St., Hughesville, to
provide one-on-one instruction for an eligible special education student at the
rate of $25.43 per hour up to 40 hours (plus applicable benefits), effective
February 8, 2006, not to exceed for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school term.
These services are necessary to meet appropriate IEP requirements (funded
through ACCESS). 10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Dugan.
10.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Consider approving released time for staff members to participate in
professional development activities in accordance with the Professional
Development Plan of the Williamsport Area School District and consider
approving training programs. All expenditures proposed are within local, state
and federal budget categories approved as noted. (See attachment)
11.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Approximately 35 CASA members from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their advisor and other staff chaperones, to travel to
Washington, DC during March 2006. Students eligible to participate will not
have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus
disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the
judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
District transportation is not required. The trip will be funded through CASA
fundraisers and a student participation fee.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
B.
Eleven (11) members of FBLA from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied
by their advisor and the CTE counselor, to travel to the Hershey Convention
Center for three days during April 2006 to participate in the FBLA State
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 by the staff members. All costs will be paid
from FBLA funds. One substitute will be required for three days.
C.
Forty-five (45) fifth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Montour
Preserve during March 2005 to learn about the process of maple syrup
production. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or
have received more than one detention within 30 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan
PTO.
D.
Twenty-two(22) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Jazz
Ensemble, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Holiday Inn during
February 2006 to perform at a banquet. 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 by their parents. There will be no cost to
the District.
E.
Nine (9) Williamsport Area High School orchestra students, accepted by
competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’
Association Regional Orchestra Festival to be held at Saucon Valley High School
in Hellertown, Pennsylvania for 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.
Rebecca Bartley – Violin I
Meagan Boehret – Violin II
Cully Byham - Viola
Lindsey Dye – Violin I
Andrew Giordano – Violin II
Haley Lorson – Violin I
Andrew Mextorf – Trumpet
Rachel Smith - Cello
Nadia Tuffaha – Violin II
Cost to the District would be $720 (10-3214-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for
student registration fees and $450 (10-3214-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for
teacher expenses. District transportation is requested and it will be shared
with the Lewisburg Area School District. Our district’s share will be
approximately $325 (10-3214-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000). Jeffrey Tedford,
WAHS Orchestra Director will supervise the students. One substitute will be
needed for two days.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
F.
All fifth grade students from the six District elementary schools, accompanied
by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School to visit the
planetarium. The trips will take place on various dates during February and
early March 2006.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid from the
elementary curriculum budget and individual site-based budgets.
G.
Six (6) members of Roosevelt Middle School’s Math Counts Team, accompanied
by their teacher, to travel to the Little League Complex in South Williamsport
during February 2006 to participate in a mathematics competition. Students
eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
The students will be transported by their teacher. One substitute will be
required for the day.
H.
Fifty-one (51) third grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, one aide, an interpreter(s), and parent
volunteers, to travel to Penn State University during March 2006. The students
will have an opportunity to attend a theatre production, an art museum, etc.
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.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round
Hills PTO.
I.
Two (2) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher,
to travel to Hershey during March 2006 to participate in the Pennsylvania
Automotive Association student auto 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.
The students will be transported by their teacher. One substitute will be
required for the day.
J.
Six (6) members of Curtin Middle School’s Math Counts Team, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to the Little League Complex in South Williamsport
during February 2006 to participate in a mathematics competition. Students
eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
The students will be transported by private vehicles. One substitute will be
required for the day.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
K.
Approximately 75 fifth grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and PTA chaperones, to travel to Washington, DC,
during June 2006. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the Stevens PTA.
L.
Forty (40) horticulture students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher and parent volunteers, to travel to Bloomsburg and
Washingtonville during April 2006 to visit to horticulture businesses.
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).
M.
Twenty (20) horticulture students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher and an aide, to travel to the Allenwood campus of
the Pennsylvania College of Technology during March 2006. Students eligible to
participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will
have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are
not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance
difficulties.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
N.
Sixty-two (62) second grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, an aide, and six grade parents, to travel to the
Montour Preserve during May 2006 as part of their unit on fossils and animal
habitats. 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 and will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
O.
Approximately 12 gifted education students from Curtin Middle School,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Lycoming College on dates during
February, March, and April 2006 to attend the Concerts at Noon series.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the
concerts.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
P.
Nine (9) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s S.A.D.D. chapter,
accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lycoming College during March 2006
to attend 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 is not required—the students will meet at the college.
Cost for registration is $150 and will be paid from the S.A.D.D. fund. One
substitute will be required for the day.
Q.
Thirteen (13) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teacher, to travel to Penn College during March 2006 to participate in a
welding competition. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record
; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their
house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
One substitute will be required for the day.
R.
Five (5) FCCLA members from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by
their advisor, to travel to Lancaster for three days during March 2006 to
participate in the FCCLA State 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.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
Fund will be paid through the career and technical education budget, with
$50.00 being paid by each participating student. One substitute will be
required for three days.
S.
Between 60 and 80 eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Knoebel’
s Grove on a Saturday during June 2006. Students eligible to participate must
be in compliance the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in
order to participate.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt
PTO.
T.
Seventy-five (75) fifth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Hershey Park
during June 2006. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
11.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
U.
Approximately 80 orchestra students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher and orchestra association parents, to travel to
Baltimore for two days during May 2006 to attend a master class and concert
with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. 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. All costs will be paid
from fundraisers and the WAHS Orchestra Association.
11.2*
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
School Nutrition Association of PA - Susquehanna Chapter to use the kitchen and
cafeteria area at Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School on February 21, 2006, to
hold a meeting and dinner. School Nutrition Association of PA is requesting
relief
of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be
received.
B.
PA Hunger Action/PA Department of Education to use conference room 2 at the
District Service Center on February 28, 2006 to hold an educational meeting on
federal food programs. PA Hunger Action is requesting relief of the occupancy
fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
C.
Hepburn Lycoming Little League to use the gymnasium at Lycoming Valley Middle
School on February 28 and March 1, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to hold
tryouts. Hepburn Lycoming Little League is requesting relief of the occupancy
fee estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
D.
WASD Education Foundation to use the multi-purpose room at Cochran Elementary
School on March 18 and 19, 2006 to hold a scrabble tournament. The Education
Foundation is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $80.00.
Certificate of Insurance waived.
E.
Pennsylvania Governors School for the Arts (PGSA) to use the auditorium, band
room and three classrooms at Roosevelt Middle School on Saturday, April 8,
2006, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to hold auditions. PGSA is requesting relief
from the occupancy fee estimated to be $110.00. Certificate of Insurance
waived.
F. Saint John’s School of the Arts to use the auditorium at the
Williamsport Area High
School on April 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2006 to hold three days of rehearsal and a
dance
ensemble Spring performance. St. John’s is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee
estimated at $200.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
11.2*
Consider approving the following request for facility use cont’d:
G.
Retroactive approval for the Williamsport Bureau of Police SRT to use the
Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School on February 1, 2006, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. to hold a training. WBP is requesting relief of the occupancy fee.
Certificate of Insurance on file.
H.
Retroactive approval for Williamsport AYSO to use the cafetorium at Roosevelt
Middle School on Thursday, February 2, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to
hold soccer registration. Williamsport AYSO is requesting relief from the
occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
I.
Retroactive approval for the City of Williamsport to use the auditorium and
sound system at Curtin Middle School on Thursday, February 2, 2006, to hold a
Public Safety Meeting. The City of Williamsport is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
12. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider approving a contract with BLaST IU#17 governing the terms and
conditions of the
Data and Report Tracking System (DARTS) software. This software is being used
by the
Special Education Department for creating and tracking IEPs. At a cost of
$150.00 per user,
estimated costs of $21,100.00 are budgeted in special education budget account
#10-1200- 618-520-00-000-000-004-0006.
12.2
Consider approving a contract with Analytical Laboratory Services, Inc. to
provide
compliance services with the Right-to-Know Act. Analytical Laboratory Services
will
provide environmental technicians to perform the annual Right-to-Know
inventory, supply a
Right-to-Know manual which includes the inventory list, the MSDS sheets and the
Hazardous
Substance Survey Forms. Provide one copy of a training manual. The cost of
this service will be $6,500.
12.3
Consider authorizing the execution of the Lycoming County Insurance Consortium
(LCIC)
Pooled Trust Agreement authorizing the Williamsport Area School District to
join the LCIC
effective July 1, 2006, pending final review of the Trust Agreement and By Laws
by legal council and administration.
13. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
13.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
14. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
15. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Board Policy #902, “Public Participation in Board Meetings”:
A.
There will be two public comment sections: one during the first two hours of
the meeting at a time to be determined by the presiding officer; and the other
at the end of the meeting. This gives the presiding officer some flexibility
to fit the first public comment section into the agenda at a convenient time.
B.
Persons submitting a formal request to speak during the first public comments
section should be present promptly at the beginning of the meeting in the event
that they are invited to speak prior to commencement of the scheduled business
that is outlined in the agenda. Persons who have submitted a written request
will be given an opportunity to make a presentation about an issue that is on
the agenda when the issue is scheduled for discussion or about an issue that is
not on the agenda during the first two hours of the Board meeting, at a time
to be determined by the presiding officer.
C.
Each public comment section will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Each
speaker will be limited to a maximum of five minutes.
D.
Those wishing to speak during the first public comments section must submit a
formal request in writing to the business administrator no later that 9:00 a.m.
on the day of the Board meeting. This gives people an opportunity to come to
the District Service Center on Monday before the Board meeting to read the
posted agenda.
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING AUXILIARY AIDES & SERVICES
The Williamsport Area School District does not discriminate against individuals
on the basis of disability. If you are disabled and wish to attend and/or
participate in any public meeting of the Williamsport Area School Board of
Directors or event of the School District, the District will make reasonable
accommodations to allow your full involvement. If you require specific
auxiliary aids or services you must notify the Board Secretary (327-5500), 201
West Third Street, Williamsport, PA of your needs at least five (5) working
days prior to the event.
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
February 14
Curriculum & Instruction Council Meeting -- 4:00 pm
February 15
Site-Based Management Coordinating Council Meeting -- 4:00 pm
February15 WASD Education Foundation Meeting -- 5:30 pm
February 16
Employment Steering Committee Meeting -- 4:30 pm
February 16
ETAC Meeting -- 6:30 pm
February 16
Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting -- 7:00 pm
February17
Hepburn-Lycoming Jackson Stevens & Sheridan Elementary Schools
February 21 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
March 6 Elementary Alternative Education Committee Meeting -- 4:00 pm
March 7 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
