W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
March 21, 2006
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Fred A. Holland, Esq.
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 5
We believe that learning is a lifelong process that is essential in an
ever-changing world.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 1 (d)
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and efficient
system of public education by maintaining legislative awareness and
communicating
with members of local, state and federal legislative bodies.
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.
A.
Outstanding Student Presentations:
B.
“Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around: How Environmental Print is Used in
a First Grade Classroom”—Presentation by Linda Hart, Round Hills
Elementary School
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
C.
Congratulations to the Williamsport Area High School Division III Odyssey of
the Mind “Tech Transfer” team for placing first at the Odyssey of the
Mind, North Central PA Regional Competition held Saturday, March 4, 2006 at
Berwick High School. Team members include Tim Betts, Sarah Border, Zack Kyle,
Amber Lee, Elyssa Okkelberg, Matt Okkelberg and Pat Welteroth and are coached
by Joe and Eileen Okkelberg. The team will now compete at the Pennsylvania
State Odyssey of the Mind Competition to be held on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at
Altoona Area High School.
The Tech Transfer problem requires the team to create and present an original
performance, which includes the use of a technical device that extends into
different areas to move items. The team designs, builds and operates the
device, and creates the items. The team must integrate the moving of the items
into its performance.
D.
Congratulations to Charles E. Peterson Jr., Business Administrator/Board
Secretary, for being elected as the future president of the Pennsylvania
Association of School Business Officials (PASBO). This was a state-wide
election. Mr. Peterson will be vice president in 2006-07, president elect in
2007-08, and president in 2008-09. This is an honor not only for him, but also
for our organization. 4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A.
Update of the Advisory Health Council—Krista Fagnano, Department Chair for
School Health Services and David Wright, Director of Student Services
B. Calendar of Events
March 24 End of Third Marking Period
D. FY07 Revenue Budget Presentation -- Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
4.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.4 Construction Projects
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 03/21/06 in the amount of $457,037.36, 03/21/06A in
the amount of
$1,395,337.86, 03/21/06B in the amount of $151,823.75, 03/21/06C in the amount
of
$9,000.00, 03/21/06D in the amount of $16,540.13 and that the officers of the
Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 03/21/06,
03/21/06A, 03/21/06B, 03/21/06C and 03/21/06D.
5.2*
Consider approving the FY07 BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 General Operations
Budget.
6. BOARD POLICY – None
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
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.
Lee Ann Vollman, resigning from position as Cheerleading Coach at the high
school, for personal reasons, effective at the end of the 2005-2006 season
(Mrs. Vollman will continue in her current position as a full-time
instructional support aide at the high school).
B.
Edward C. Frame, as Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach at the high school, verbal
resignation for personal reasons, effective March 15, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Anna L. Radspinner, full-time music teacher at the high school, for an unpaid
medical leave, effective April 3, 2006, through June 25, 2006, possibly to
return sooner.
Mrs. Radspinner is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin
her unpaid leave of absence on April 3, 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.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
B.
Jacqueline L. Derr, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one-half day only on
February 27, 2006.
C.
Sandra L. Edler, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for one-half day only on March 8, 2006.
D.
Gwenda L. Forker, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for
a personal reasons, effective February 28, 2006 (¼ day), March 3, 2006,
and
March 6, 2006.
E.
Louis H. Gatti, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal
reasons, effective for one-half day (PM) on April 11, 2006, and for a full day
on
April 12, 2006.
F.
Wayne L. Hepler, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal
reasons, effective for one-half day only (PM) on March 21, 2006.
G.
Mary Jo Walker, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, unpaid leave for a planned family vacation, effective May 4, 2006,
through May 5, 2006.
H.
Kimberly A. Whittington, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for February 24, 2006, and March 9,
2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2005-2006 school year
at the rates 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:
POSITION
TEACHER STIPEND
CHORAL
Williamsport Area High School
Director
Anna L. Radspinner
(originally approved 9/20/05; revised due to leave of absence)
Director
Nathan M. Trimmer (2/5 of contract) $ 431
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B.
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:
Williamsport Area High School
Baseball
Varsity Assistants:
David A. Cipriani (5) $1,842
(replacing Edward C. Frame, resigned)
[Booster Funded Position]
C.
Brett A. Leinbach, 75 Fisher Circle, Cogan Station, as a paid intern in the Tax
Office, effective March 22, 2006, for the duration of 480 hours, at the rate of
$8.00 per hour (no benefits).
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:
Virginia H. Weigle
1776 Memorial Ave., Williamsport (effective 03/17/06)
8.4*
POSITION CHANGES - None at this time
8.5 SALARY CORRECTION
A.
Consider approving the following correction to an item originally approved on
the
December 6, 2005 agenda: Kevin J. Harris, 308 S. Lycoming Mall Road,
Pennsdale,
as Acting Principal, Curtin Middle School, 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
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 develop-ment 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)
9.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONT’D:
9.2
Consider approving a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) training
class for all
cafeteria workers conducted by Carol H. Gilbert Consulting on June 9, 2006 at
the LGI room at Jackson Elementary School.
The cost for the training class is $400.00 plus instructor expenses estimated
at $250.00. Fees to be paid by the Food Service Fund.
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Approximately 30 Lycoming Valley Middle School students, accompanied by their
teacher, to travel to South Williamsport Area High School during April 2006 to
visit another gifted education classroom and to participate in activities. The
students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary
requirements in order to participate.
District transportation is required. One substitute will be required for the
day.
B.
Approximately 131 middle and high school jazz band students, accompanied by
their teachers and parent chaperones from each school, to travel to Hershey to
participate in an adjudication/competitive performance. Students eligible to
participate must be in compliance with their school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the WAHS Band Association.
C.
Forty-five (45) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Key Club,
accompanied by their advisor and chaperones, to travel to Baltimore Inner
Harbor during April 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.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Costs will be paid by the
participating Key Club members.
D.
Approximately 70 third grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teacher and other adult chaperones, to travel to the
Community Arts Center during May 2006 to attend a performance. Students
eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday
School within 30 days prior to the trip.
The students will walk to and from the Community Arts Center. The cost of
admission will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E.
Fifty (50) gifted education students from Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson,
Round Hills, and Sheridan Elementary Schools, accompanied by their teachers, to
travel to Stevens Elementary School to rehearse for the open house play.
Students must be in compliance with their school’s field trip disciplinary
requirements in order to participate.
District transportation is requested (10-1243-519-000-10-000-000-023-0000).
Three substitutes will be required for the day.
F.
Twenty-four members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Jazz Ensemble,
accompanied by their teacher and two parent volunteers, to travel to Bloomsburg
University during April 2006 to attend a clinic and 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.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the WAHS Band Association. One substitute will be required for the day.
G.
Forty (40) FBLA students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by
their advisor and counselor, to travel to Six Flags Great Adventure (New
Jersey) during May 2006 to participate in Business Ed/FBLA Day. 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 FBLA funds.
H.
Five (5) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s branch of Junior
Classical League, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to State College for
three days during May 206 to participate in the PA Junior Classical League
Convention. 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. All costs will be paid though fundraiser
monies.
I.
Approximately 75 fourth grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to Harrisburg
during June 2006. The students will have an opportunity to visit the Capitol
Building and the State Museum. Students eligible to participate will not have
been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens
PTA.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
J.
Twenty-one (21) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to Lock Haven University on two dates during April 2006 to
participate in the Model UN. 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 (10-1100-519-000-30-850-190-029-0000).
Two substitutes will be required for two days.
K.
Thirty-five members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Indoor
Percussion Ensemble, accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to
travel to Wildwood, New Jersey, for four dates during May 2006 to participate
in the TIDA Atlantic Coast Indoor Championships. 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 WAHS Band Association.
L.
Five (5) Williamsport Area High School students, accepted by competitive
audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association
All-State Festival to be held in Valley Forge, PA on four days during March and
April 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.
Choir
Orchestra
Brian Mextorf Megan Boehret, Violin
Andrew Giordano, Violin
Band Rachael Smith, Cello
Joshua Whitney
Students will be transported by their teachers and parents.
Cost to the district would be $1,250 (
$ 250 from 10-3212-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000;
$ 750 from 10-3214-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000; and $250 from
10-3212-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees; and $1,320
($440 from 10-3212-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000, $440 from
10-3214-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000, and $440 from
10-3211-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses. Kent Weaver, Todd
Kendall, and Jeff Tedford will accompany the students. Three (3) substitutes
will be needed for two days.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
M.
Approximately 60 orchestra student from the Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and
Roosevelt Middle Schools, accompanied by their teachers to travel to the
Williamsport Area High School during March 2006 to attend a clinic and
performance. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with their
school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
The students will be transported to the high school by their parents. District
transportation will be required to transport the students back to their
individual schools after the performance (10-1100-519-000-20-000-121-023-0000).
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider authorizing participation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of
General Services Road Salt Bid for the 2006-07 school year.
12. TAX ITEMS - None
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
April 4 WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
C.
On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through March is WASD Youth Art Month
Exhibition$1,731 $1,039
$81,167
$86,732 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).
