W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
February 21, 2006
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mr. David Wright SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 3
We believe that direct parental involvement is an asset to each student’s
success.
PSBA STANDARDS FOR EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE
Standard 1 (b)
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and efficient
system of public education by engaging and promoting community support by
seeking input, building support networks and generating action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
3.1
Student Representatives’ Report –
Kellen Yegel and Sarah Border
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events March 6
Elementary Alternative Education Committee Meeting 4:00 pm
March 18-19
WASD Education Foundation Scrabble Tournament - Cochran
Elementary 4.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.4 Construction Projects
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,680,512.39
General Fund – Restricted 279,376.99
Athletics and Extra Curricular
21,977.23 Food Service Fund
78,945.80
Data Processing Fund 8,338.22
Maintenance Fund 35,781.57
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00
Earned Income Tax 35,378.57
Student Activities
0.00 TOTAL
$3,140,310.77
5.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 02/21/06 in the amount of $496,747.40, 02/21/06A in
the amount of $212,058.21, 02/21/06B in the amount of
$48,111.63, 02/21/06C in the amount of $15,600.99, 02/21/06D in the amount of
$492,622.22, 02/21/06E in the amount of $10,709.41and that the officers of the
Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 02/21/06,
02/21/06A, 02/21/06B, 02/21/06BC, 02/21/06D and 02/21/06E.
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
6.1
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #815, “
Acceptable Student Use of Computer Technology.” Questions may be directed
to Mr. Dugan.
6.2
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #815.1, “
Acceptable Employee Use of Computer Technology.” Questions may be
directed to Mr. Dugan.
6.3
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #918, “Title
I Parental Involvement.” Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
7.1
Consider approving IU 17 to provide professional development to the Alternative
Education staff in the Reading Apprenticeship Program throughout the spring of
2006. The cost of the training will be approximately $350 per day. The
training will consist of workshops as well as job embedded training, direct
support to the teachers as they implement the program in their classrooms. The
total cost is not to exceed $9,500 and all costs are covered by the
Alternative Education building’s PA School Improvement Grant.
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.2
Consider approving adoption of "The Musician’s Guide to Theory and
Analysis" by W. W. Norton (ISBN
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0-393-97652-1), copyright 2004, for the WAHS AP Music Theory class. This text
was reviewed by the WAHS music department adoption committee in November 2005
based on recommendation by the Advanced Placement program. Support materials,
in addition to the text, include "Workbook for The Musician’s Guide
to Theory and Analysis," "Anthology for The Musician’s Guide to
Theory and Analysis" and "Recordings for The Musician’s Guide to
Theory and Analysis." The approximate cost for each complete set is
$175.00. Planned purchase is for 20 complete sets. The approximate total of
$3,735 has been budgeted in the proposed 2006-07music budget account number
10-110-640-000-850-121-023-000, and sets will not be ordered until after the
FY07 music budget has been adopted by the Board.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT -
Questions may be directed to Mr. Dugan.
8.1
RESIGNATIONS - Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the
dates and for the purposes indicated:
A.
John P. Cokefair, full-time House Principal at the high school, for the purpose
of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of John P. Cokefair
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 13 years of dedicated service to our school system as an
administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
James A. Dugan, full-time Human Resources Director for the District, for the
purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of James A. Dugan
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 11½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as an administrator. It further expresses the hope that his years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C.
Robert J. Eichensehr, full-time Principal at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for
the purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Robert J.
Eichensehr from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for his 29 years of dedicated service to our school system
as an administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years
of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
D.
Geralyn L. Fausnaught, full-time Principal at Roosevelt Middle School, for the
purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Geralyn L.
Fausnaught from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for her over 24 years of dedicated service to our school
system as an administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that her
years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
E.
Stephen C. Huddy, full-time Head Principal at the high school, for the purpose
of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Stephen C. Huddy
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 34 years of dedicated service to our school system as an
administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
F.
Robert T. McDonald, full-time English Department Chair for the District, for
the purpose of retirement, effective July 23, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Robert T. McDonald
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as an
administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
G.
James E. Remsnyder, full-time Supervisor of Automotive Maintenance for the
District, for the purpose of retirement, effective August 15, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of James E. Remsnyder
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 28 years of dedicated service to our school system as an
administrator and mechanic. It further expresses the hope that his years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
H.
Susan M. Stover, full-time Health and Physical Education Department Chair for
the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 23, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Susan M. Stover
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 36 years of dedicated service to our school system as an
administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
I.
Kenneth R. Welsh, full-time Mathematics Department Chair for the District, for
the purpose of retirement, effective June 23, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Kenneth R. Welsh
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as an
administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
J.
Mary Ruth Barner, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for the
purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year
(tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Mary Ruth Barner
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 29 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.
K.
Janelle A. Boerckel, full-time Family & Consumer Science teacher at high
school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the
2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Janelle A.
Boerckel from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for her 20 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.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
L.
Marion F. Boyd, full-time Mathematics teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006
school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Marion F. Boyd
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 14 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.
M.
Gloria Corson, full-time Health & Physical Education teacher at the high
school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the
2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Gloria Corson from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 21 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.
N.
Barbara S. Heggenstaller, full-time English teacher at Curtin Middle School,
for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006
school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Barbara S.
Heggenstaller from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for her 33 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.
O.
Sharon L. Henry, full-time Elementary (2nd
Grade) teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement,
effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of
June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Sharon L. Henry
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 34 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.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
P.
Martha B. Huddy, full-time English teacher at the high school, for the purpose
of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Martha B. Huddy
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 27 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.
Q.
Terry H. Kline, full-time Guidance Counselor at Jackson Elementary School, for
the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Terry H. Kline
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
guidance counselor. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement
will be many and richly rewarding.
R.
George K. Kulp, full-time Elementary (5th
Grade) teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for the purpose of
retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative
date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of George K. Kulp
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 33½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
S.
David R. Lingle, full-time Mathematics teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the
2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of David R. Lingle
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 32 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
T.
Gail L. Maurer, full-time Elementary (3rd
Grade) teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for the purpose of
retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative
date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Gail L. Maurer
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 33 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.
U.
Roger H. May, full-time Social Studies teacher at the high school, for the
purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year
(tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Roger H. May from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation
for his 31 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It
further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly
rewarding.
V.
Dorian E. Myers, full-time Elementary (3rd
Grade) teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement,
effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of
June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Dorian E. Myers
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 35½ 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.
W.
Louise M. Nicholson, full-time Elementary (1st
Grade) teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement,
effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of
June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Louise M.
Nicholson from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for her 35 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.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
X.
William O. Olsen, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for the
purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year
(tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of William O. Olsen
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
Y.
Judith F. Schaal, full-time Title I Reading Specialist at Cochran Elementary
School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the
2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Judith F. Schaal
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 20½ 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.
Z.
Rita M. Sikora, full-time English teacher at the high school, for the purpose
of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year
(tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Rita M. Sikora
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 23½ 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.
AA.
Agnes M. Steppe, full-time Kindergarten teacher at Round Hills Elementary
School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the
2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Agnes M. Steppe
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 37½ 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.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
BB.
Penny J. Weiskerger, full-time Language Arts teacher at Roosevelt Middle
School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the
2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Penny J.
Weiskerger from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for her 20 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.
CC.
Patricia L. Golamis, full-time Administrative Support for the
Custodial/Maintenance at the Warehouse Complex, for the purpose of retirement,
effective April 28, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Patricia L.
Golamis from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as
administrative support. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
DD.
Nancy L. Malinak, full-time Administrative Support for the Audio/Visual
Department at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective August
18, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Nancy L. Malinak
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 32 years of dedicated service to our school system as
administrative support. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
EE.
Betty A. Sholder, full-time Food Service Manager at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 9, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Betty A. Sholder
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 18 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.
FF.
John C. Krause, part-time custodian at Roosevelt Middle School, for personal
reasons, effective February 9, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Phyllis C. Capps, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for planned vacation, effective for one day only on May 19, 2006.
B.
Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for
personal reasons, effective for ½ day (AM) only on February 2, 2006.
C.
Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for
personal reasons, effective for ½ day (AM) only on February 8, 2006.
D.
Karen M. Chappell, general food service worker at Sheridan Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ¼ day (AM) only on
January 23, 2006.
E.
Sandra L. Edler, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on February 13, 2006.
F.
Mary D. Masden, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ¼ day (AM) only
on January 23, 2006.
G.
Paula R. Myers, general food service worker at Stevens Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for February 2, 2006, through
February 3, 2006.
H.
Kimberly A. Rogers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for ½ day only on February 2, 2006.
I.
Kimberly A. Rogers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on February 9, 2006.
J.
Peggy A. Welch, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for planned vacation, effective September 5, 2006, through September 8, 2006.
K.
Peggy A. Welch, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for planned vacation, effective October 2, 2006, through October 6, 2006.
L.
Darlene R. Wesneski, general food service worker at Round Hills Elementary
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on
February 8, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on
the date indicated:
A.
The following spring 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
Williamsport Education Association (pending completion of all appropriate
paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Baseball
Head Coach
G. Scott Grove (5) $3,683
Varsity Assistants
Jason F. Adams (5) $1,842
Ryan Hess (2) * $1,583
Edward C. Frame (2) *^ $1,583
[^Booster Funded Position]
Baseball Volunteers
David T. Howe ---
Softball
Varsity Assistants
Jeffery S. Wagner (5) from $921 to $1,842
Miranda L. Regan (5) from $921 to $1,842
(On 7/12/05 approved as sharing one position; each
now full time due to Steve Reed resignation)
Boys Tennis
Head Coach
Leroy Baer (5) * $2,210
Girls Track
Varsity Assistant
Jamie S. Prentiss (5) $2,210
Girls Track Volunteers Nicky Rhian ---
Ted Deljanovan ---
Roosevelt Middle School
Track & Field
Girls Coach
Samuel N. Fatherly (1) $1,330
(replacing Matthew D. Hartman, resigned)
Curtin Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant
Brian K. Stugart (5) $2,578
(replacing Elizabeth A. Rager, resigned)
MS Assistant
Teri H. Heinbach (5) $2,210
Basketball Volunteer
Aaron T. Johnson ---
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Curtin Middle School
Track & Field
Boys Coach
Matthew L. Johnson (5) $1,547
Girls Coach
George H. Plowman, Jr. (5) $1,547
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 22, 2006:
Teresa Willets
668 Wildwood Blvd., 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:
Erick J. Edler
300 E. Water St., Apt. 33, Lock Haven (eff. 02/13/06)
Robin E. Evans
613 Rural Ave., Williamsport
Matthew H. Reber
1401 Almond St., Williamsport
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:
Sally L. Dusza
950 Main St., Apt. 35, South Williamsport
Tambra L. Moody
1211 Lafayette Pkwy., Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Gifford Howard Tebbs, Jr., 7500 Daughertys Run Rd., Cogan Station, from a
substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian at Cochran Elementary
School, 250 days up to 4 hours per day (2nd
shift), with a base wage rate of $10.04 per hour,
effective February 21, 2006 (replacing Ron Delker, resigned).
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Andrea L. Clark, 23 Charlotte St., Williamsport, qualified interpreter of
American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide
day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed) to eligible students at
the rate of $30.00 per hour for hours worked, effective February 22, 2006,
through June 9, 2006.
8.6 OTHER
A.
Consider approving Kevin C. Werner (art teacher at WAHS) to teach Introduction
to
Ceramics (20 hours, beginning 2/21/06) and Introduction to Jewelry Design &
Fabrication (20 hours, beginning 3/16/06) courses for the Community/Adult
Technical Program during the Spring, 2006, at the rate of $25.43 per hour (as
per the
collective bargaining agreement). All costs will be covered by participant
registration fees.
9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Dugan.
9.1
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)
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Approximately 30 learning support students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Holiday Inn during May
2006 to participate in the Vocational Training Awards breakfast. The students
will also be treated to a trip aboard the Hiawatha. 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 and the Hiawatha will be provided by the City of Williamsport.
Breakfast costs will be charged to 10-1200-635-000-30-850-000-004-0000. Three
substitutes will be required for half the day.
B.
Twenty-five (25) Ninth Grade Academy students, accompanied by two teachers, to
travel to Penn College during February 2006 to attend a dining etiquette
seminar. 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 (10-1100-519-395-30-850-000-065-006). One
substitute will be required for half the day.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
C.
Thirty-five (35) Williamsport Area High School anatomy students, accompanied by
their teacher and other adult chaperones, to travel to Philadelphia during
March 2005 to visit the Franklin Institute and the College of Physicians.
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 by
the students.
D.
Twenty-eight (28) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s
performing groups GQ and Les Chanteuses to travel to Harrisburg during March
2006 to perform at the “Music in Our Schools Month” celebration.
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 and will be paid from the
choir student activity fund and the choir budget. One substitute will be
required for the day.
E.
Seventy-two (72) fourth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Scottish
Rite and Memorial Park during May 2006. Students eligible to participate will
note 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.
F.
Nine (9) Williamsport Area High School choral students, accepted by competitive
audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association
Region IV Chorus Festival to be held at Tunkhannock Area High School on four
days 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.
Jason Albert
Brian Mextorf Marlaina Carson
Michael Stratton Sara Esaa Joseph Tokay
Andrew Giordano
Ashley Walter Andrew Mextorf
Cost to the District would be $630 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for
student registration fees; $289.20 (101-3212-642-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for
music; $330 (101-3212-519-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for student transportation;
and $400 (101-3212-581-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for teacher expenses. Kent
Weaver, choral director, will accompany the students. One substitute will be
needed for two days. Students are asked to contribute $20 toward their
registration fees.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
G.
Six (6) Williamsport Area High School band students, accepted by competitive
audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association
Region IV Band Festival to be held at Abington Heights Area High School on four
dates 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.
Matthew Hartsock – Trumpet
Francis Loveccchio – Alto Saxophone
Andrew Mextorf – Trumpet
Clarice Tokay – Clarinet
Nicholas Umstead – French Horn
Joshu Whitney – Tuba
Cost to the District would be $390 (10-3211-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for
student registration fees, and approximately $450
(10-3211-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses. Transportation is
not required—the students will be transported by the teacher and parents.
Todd Kendall, band director will accompany the students. One substitute will
be required for two days. Students are asked to contribute $20 toward their
registration fees.
H.
Fifty-two (52) fourth grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and grade parents, to travel to Wegman’s
during March 2006 as a culminating activity for their unit on health and
nutrition. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the
school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round
Hills PTO.
I.
Seventy-five (75) six grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied
by their teachers and two aides, to travel to Shaver’s Creek (State
College) during April 2006 as a culminating activity on their science ecology
unit. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
District transportation is requested. Costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO
and from the student activity fund.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
J.
Seventy-five (75) six grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied
by their teachers and two aides, to travel to Shaver’s Creek (State
College) during May 2006 as a culminating activity on their science ecology
unit. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
District transportation is requested. Costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO
and from the student activity fund.
K.
Approximately 18 foods students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Messiah Lutheran Church in South
Williamsport on two dates in February 2006 to cater luncheons for the Office of
the Aging. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from
school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be
passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house
principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the Williamsport
Area
School District and the UNICOR providing for the disposal/removal of unused or
unneeded
computer equipment from the school district. This is a reauthorization of a
previous agreement between the district and UNICOR.
11.2
Consider authorizing participation in the South Eastern PA Co-Op Grocery Bid
for the
2006-07 school year. 12. TAX ITEMS - None
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
13. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
14. 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
March 7 WASD School Board Meeting 6:00 pm
