AGENDA ADDENDUM
March 21, 2006
4.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider authorizing change orders G-HL-32 ($7,890) and G-LV-6 ($4,120) to the
contract with Robert Feaster, General Contractor, increasing the contract by
$12,010 and changing the contract total to $6,343,525.50.
B.
Consider authorizing change orders H-HL-6 ($2,124.81) and H-HL-7 ($454.00) to
the
contract with R&J Ertel, HVAC Contractor, increasing the contract by
$2,578.81 and changing the contract total to $1,997,478.23.
C.
Consider authorizing change order F-HL-1 (-233.53) to the contract with B&W
Supply,
Food Service Contractor, decreasing the contract by $233.53 and changing the
contract total to $135,030.47.
D.
Consider approving the execution of a Certificate of Substantial Completion
with R&J Ertel, HVAC Contractor.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
7.1
Consider approving the following schedule for the WAHS Indoor Percussion
Ensemble. The 2005-2006 WAHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble has a membership of
12-15 students and is directed by WASD music teacher Laura Weir and Substitute
Teacher, Ryan Pritchard. The WAHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble is an extension
of the fall Marching Millionaire Band program.
Sunday, March 19: WAHS Home Show
Saturday, March 25: Mifflinburg Show
Saturday, April 1: Lake Lehman Show
Saturday, April 8: Whitehall Show
Saturday, April 22: Show TBA
Sunday, April 30: Chapters at WAHS
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday May 7: Championships in Wildwood, NJ
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.2
Consider the payment of Student Assistance stipends to the following CARE Team
representatives at the respective schools for the 2005-06 school year, at the
stipend rate of $869 each (stipend positions were board approved 5/6/97);
funding available from the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities grant,
account number 10-2120-131-870-00-000-000-009-0006
Elizabeth Barnhart, WAHS
Ann M. Kahler, WAHS
Marlene Brown, WAHS
Spring Moore, WAHS
Gloria Corson, WAHS
Stuart Roe, WAHS
Peggy Crawley, WAHS
Phyllis Sieber, WAHS
Carole Heckel, WAHS
½ yr - Sarah Bohnert, Lycoming Valley
Debra Shellman, Lycoming Valley
Robert Kreger, Lycoming Valley
Mary K. Skipper, Lycoming Valley
Janet Linderman, Lycoming Valley
Angela Steele, Lycoming Valley
Kimberly A. Imrisek, Curtin Christine R. Wagner, Curtin
Kerri Sokolowski, Curtin
Jennie Wagner-Guffy, Curtin
Marjorie F. Stopper, Curtin
Stephanie Wolfanger, Curtin
Timothy T. Thompson, Curtin
Blanetta Akpakip, Roosevelt
Jennifer Redmon, Roosevelt
Carol DeSilva, Roosevelt
Susan B. Ruhl, Roosevelt
Kevin Mumbauer, Roosevelt Tamra Springman, Roosevelt
Todd R. Penman, Roosevelt
7.3
Consider approving an additional Act 80 day for the Alternative School for
April 6, 2006, for the purpose of Reading Apprenticeship training for the
instructional staff. 8. PERSONNEL REPORT
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
I.
Erica M. Bacon, full-time special education teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming
Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective May 5, 2006, through
July 27, 2006, possibly to return sooner.
Mrs. Bacon is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her
unpaid leave of absence on May 5, 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:
J.
Carol M. Bennett, full-time instructional support aide at Curtin Middle School,
for an unpaid medical leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective
March 30, 2006, to care for a family member.
Mrs. Bennett will attempt to schedule absences in advance (when possible).
Mrs. Bennett 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.
K.
Joseph C. Cato, full-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, leave of absence without pay, effective March 20, 2006, through May 31,
2006, possibly to return sooner.
Mr. Cato’s leave is for the purpose of caring for the medical needs of a
family member. Additional dates may be necessary if the medical situation does
not improve. This leave is eligible under the Family Medical Leave Act and is
at the discretion of the School Board, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent.
L.
Judith A. Smith, school bus driver for the District, for an unpaid leave on an
intermittent basis (as needed), effective March 13, 2006, to care for a family
member.
Mrs. Smith will attempt to schedule absences in advance (when possible). Mrs.
Smith 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 (she had previously used 3 days of FML during January, 2006).
M.
Lydia M. Comerford, full-time Guidance Counselor at the high school, for an
unpaid medical leave, effective March 30, 2006, through April 18, 2006,
possibly to return sooner. Mrs. Comerford is not eligible for leave under the
Family Medical Leave Act at this time.
N.
Kimberly A. Rogers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on March 14, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
E.
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:
Jason A. Kraeger
442 Little League Road, Jersey Shore
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F.
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:
Barbara S. Miller
22 Hemlock Rd., Williamsport
G.
The following persons as track event workers, effective March 22, 2006. These
workers will be paid at a flat rate per event (as determined by the Athletic
Director) as scheduled and approved by the Athletic Department. Payment for
these services will be forwarded to payroll for processing (pending completion
of all appropriate paperwork*):
Jennifer Flint*
1110 Walnut St., Williamsport
Travis Williams*
721 Main St., South Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Christine A. MacKenzie, 1558 Overbrook Rd., Williamsport, increase from a
part-time (4/7) to part-time (5/7) professional employee to teach English as a
Second Language (ESL) at the high school, effective date to be determined, at a
salary rate of Step 13, master’s maximum, $65,200, prorated to 5/7. Mrs.
MacKenzie had requested the transfer from full-time to part-time beginning
with the 2005-2006 school year.
8.6 CONTRACTS
A.
Jennifer C. Yeager, 1627 Blair St., Williamsport, qualified interpreter of the
Spanish Language, to provide substitute interpreter services (as needed) to
eligible students at the rate of $35.00 per hour for hours worked (minimum of
one hour), not to exceed four hours, effective March 22, 2006, to assist during
PSSA testing.
8.7 OTHER
A.
Authorize the Director of Human Resources to continue an agreement with Labor
Ready Services, 339 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, to provide up to three
substitute custodians during the period of April 1, 2006, through June 30,
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.
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
10.1
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
N.
Five (5) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teachers,
to travel to the PMEA Conference in Valley Forge for four days during March
and April 2006. The students will perform with the All-State Ensemble.
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 to the conference by their teachers and home
by their parents. All costs will be paid from the Music Department Budget.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Williamsport AYSO to use the cafetorium at Roosevelt Middle School on Saturday,
March 25, 2006 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. to hold a coaches meeting.
Williamsport AYSO is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated at
$40.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
11. BIDS/CONTRACT CONT’D:
11.2
Consider authorizing the purchase of art supplies to replenish inventoried
stock in accordance
with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended
awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of complete
tabulation. Due to the
extensive number of items and participating vendors on this bid it is
impractical to provide a
complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the Business Office
for viewing by any interested parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2006:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Dick Blick Company, Galesburg, IL
$1,531.80
Bye Mo’r Inc., Kingsbury, IN
2,098.72
Kurtz Bros., Clearfield, PA
6,171.24
Nasco Ft. Atkinson Inc., Fort Atkinson, WI
221.64
National Art & School Supplies, Rahway, NJ
5,380.00
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA
2,977.90
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL
3,070.28
Quill Corporation, Palatine, IL
285.00
Sax Arts & Crafts Inc., New Berlin, WI
680.40
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $22,416.98
11. BIDS/CONTRACT CONT’D:
11.3
Consider authorizing the purchase of custodial supplies to replenish
inventoried stock in
accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All
recommended
awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of complete
tabulation. Due to
the extensive number of items and participating vendors on this bid it is
impractical to provide
a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the Business
Office for viewing by any interested parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2006:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
All-Phase Electric Supply Company, Inc., Williamsport, PA
$3,087.00
AFP Industries Inc., Miami Springs, FL
4,046.20
Dauphin Electric Associates, Inc., Lewisburg, PA
552.40
Joseph Gartland Inc., Bellmawr, NJ
567.28
Interboro Packaging Corporation, Montgomery, NY
11,984.00
INDCO Inc., Glouchester, NJ 08030
4,316.72
Kressley’s Paint & Wallpaper, South Williamsport, PA
10,797.00
LJC Distributors, Scranton, PA
1,460.80
L L Clean Company Inc., Gibbsboro, NJ
410.00
Lowe’s Home Centers Inc., Montoursville, PA
1,546.08
Master Chemical Products Inc., Wilkes Barre, PA
8,850.12
Main Pool & Chemical Supply Company, Avoca, PA
4,434.00
Pyramid School Products Inc., Tampa, FL
226.14
Schaedler/Yesco Dist. Inc., Williamsport, PA
134.64
Sofco Inc, Depew, NY
1,360.36
United Restaurant Equipment Inc., Harrisburg, PA
170.88
X-Pedx Inc., Camp Hill, PA
9,191.40
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$63,135.02