W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
April 4, 2006 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mrs. Pamela Markle
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 6
We believe that all students need to be challenged to reach their potential.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 1 (e)
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and
efficient system of public education by ensuring strong management of the
school system by hiring, setting goals with and evaluating the Superintendent.
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.
Congratulations to Andrew Mextorf, a Williamsport Area High School Senior, for
winning the 2006 Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 8
Chorus Festival Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating high
school senior with high academic and musical achievement. Each candidate is
required to write a 100 word essay on “How participation in the
school’s music program has enriched his life and influenced his
future.”
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
B.
Congratulations to Andrew Mextorf cont’d:
Andrew’s accomplishments include being selected for PMEA District 8 Band,
Chorus and Orchestra, PMEA Region Band, Chorus and Orchestra and the 2005 PMEA
All State Band. Andrew participates as principal trumpet in the Williamsport
Symphony Youth Orchestra and performed the lead role of “Curly” in
the 2005 WAHS production of “Oklahoma.” Andrew is the son of Richard
and Kathy Mextorf, of Williamsport.
C.
Congratulations to Zachary Wagner, an eighth grade saxophone player from Curtin
Middle School, for winning the 2006 Paul E. Seifrit Memorial Scholarship which
is awarded by the Lycoming County Band Directors Association. Zachary competed
for the scholarship by performing scales and a solo for a panel of L.C.B.D.A.
judges. In addition to these criteria, Mr. Kevin Henry, Curtin Band Director,
recommended Zachary for the scholarship for his commitment to the band program
and his citizen-
ship in school. Zachary is the son of Christine and David Wagner, Williamsport.
D.
Congratulations to Abraham Schindler a World War II Veteran for meeting the
eligibility requirements for a Williamsport Area School District high school
diploma under the “Operation Recognition” program.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events
April 6-7
Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences May 1
Elementary Alternative Education Committee meeting 3:30 pm
5:00 pm
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B.
Personnel Budget Presentation - James A. Dugan
C.
Expenditure 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 approving the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$4,038,370.80
General Fund – Restricted 414,028.09
Athletics and Extra Curricular
57,315.35 Food Service Fund
114,189.09
Data Processing Fund 12,507.33
Maintenance Fund 54,411.53
Earned Income Tax
53,557.74
Student Activities 3,065.20
TOTAL
$4,747,445.13
5.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 04/04/06 in the amount of $339,072.77, 04/04/06A in
the amount of $104,475.36, 04/04/06B in the amount of
$562,110.39, 04/04/06C in the amount of $436,350.74, 04/04/06D in the amount of
$5,000.00, 04/04/06E in the amount of $1,308,425.68, 04/04/06F in the amount
of $117,222.96, 04/04/06G in the amount of $22,143.41, 04/04/06H in the amount
of $127,377.00, 04/04/06I in the amount of $22,143.41, 04/04/06J in the amount
of $127,377.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be
directed to execute Order Nos. 04/04/06, 04/04/06A, 04/04/06B, 04/04/06C,
04/04/06D, 04/04/06E, 04/04/06F, 04/04/06G, 04/04/06H, 04/04/06I and
04/04/06J.
6. BOARD POLICY – None
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
7.1
Consider approving the Metamorphosis Performing Company to present the “
Sense of Touch” program to Grade 2 students at each of the six elementary
schools on April 20 and 21. The cost of program is $475 for each performance
for a total of $2,850. The program is funded through the elementary curriculum
and site-based budgets. 7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.2
Consider partial support for Professor Anthony Branker’s assemblies,
clinics and instruction at Cochran Elementary, Curtin Middle, and Williamsport
Area High Schools, in the amount of $500 from the Sheridan Project grant. Dr.
Branker, an eminent jazz musician and professor of music at Princeton
University, will assist the District in connecting student interest in the
programs of the Sheridan Project with curricular offerings.
7.3
Consider approving 2006-07 calendar dates for parent/teacher conferences at
Curtin Middle School November 9 -10. These dates coincide with other
elementary and middle schools’ scheduled parent/teacher conferences.
7.4
Consider extending liability insurance coverage under the District’s
policy to three competent Bucknell graduate student psychologist interns (Ellen
Auchter, Marissa Vitanza and Heather Masters) who will continue to provide
voluntary service to the District beyond the end of the University’s
semester and through the summer – from May 15 through September 1, 2006.
The services will be provided gratis and the University is unable to provide
coverage when not in session.
7.5
Consider approving the WASD Middle School Physical Education Curriculum (6-8)
document.
7.6
Consider approving a "Career Exploration Day" opportunity for WASD
students in grades 5 through 12 on April 27, 2006. This is a career education
activity and coincides with the national "Take Our Daughters to Work
Day."
This experience is only recommended for students in grades 5 through 12;
however, students in Kindergarten through 4th
grade may participate in the experience by completing the “Application
for Excused Absence for an Educational Trip.”
This is a voluntary activity that will require pre-registration to include
parent's signature and identification of parent/guardian's place of employment
to be visited. Additionally, students participating in this activity with
their parent will be required, and given the opportunity, to complete regular
academic work covered on April 27. Participating students will also be
required to complete a variety of appropriate assignments relevant to their
visitation of the parent's place of employment.
Participating parents are responsible for the transportation and safety of
their child to and from their place of employment.
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 A. Westbrook, part-time security at the high 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 John A. Westbrook
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his over 6 years of dedicated service to our school system as
security staff. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement
will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Jason P. Drapeau, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for
personal reasons, effective July 28, 2006.
C.
Paula R. Myers, general food service worker at Stevens Elementary School, for
personal reasons, effective March 16, 2006.
D.
Shryl Toner-Whitesell, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary
School, for personal reasons, effective March 24, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Vicki L. Bower, full-time instructional support aide at the high school, for an
unpaid medical leave, effective March 14, 2006, through June 5, 2006, possibly
to return sooner.
Mrs. Bower has utilized all sick and/or personal days and began her unpaid
leave of absence on March 14, 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.
B.
Karen M. Chappell, general food service worker at Sheridan Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on May 8, 2006.
C.
Jacqueline L. Derr, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 10,
2006.
D.
Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective April 19, 2006, through April 28, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
E.
Louis H. Gatti, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal
reasons, effective April 24, 2006, through April 26, 2006.
F.
Donald A. Lepley, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for planned
vacation, effective April 10, 2006 through April 21, 2006.
G.
Michele L. Lusk, general food service worker at Alternative Education School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on June 2, 2006.
H.
Deborah L. Monds, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal
reasons, effective for one day only on March 17, 2006.
I.
Malinda E. Sherman, part-time school bus aide for the District, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one-half day (PM) only on April 10, 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
Baseball Volunteer:
Dennis J. Loner ---
Roosevelt Middle School
Track & Field
Girls Coach Beth Fausnaught (1) $1,330
(replacing Sam Fatherly, resigned)
Girls Track Volunteer:
Amy Ogden ---
B.
The following persons as track event workers, effective April 5, 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*):
Richard J. Heckrote*
3179 Blockhouse Rd., Liberty
Heather D. McMurtrie*
115 South Walnut St., Lewistown
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following persons to teach middle school summer classes at Curtin Middle
School
for the Middle School Remedial Summer School Program, effective June 19, 2006,
through July 21, 2006, at the rate established in the Agreement by and between
the
Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($25.43
per
hour prior to July 1; $26.22 per hour effective July 1, 2006). There will be
no summer school classes scheduled on July 4, 2006:
6th
Grade Mathematics & English
Gregory P. Kinley
75 Cider Press Rd. Apt. 4, Lock Haven
7th & 8
th Grade English
Sarah A. Brion
921 Route Rd., Liberty 16930
7th & 8
th Grade Mathematics
Michelle L. Pulizzi
1760 Williams Rd., Williamsport
D.
The following staff members as Summer School Program Coordinators for up to 4.5
hours per day, 5 days per week, beginning July 10 through August 4, 2006 at the
rate
of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Also approve them for up to 80
hours of
planning and organizing before July 10, 2006 at the rate of $25.43 per hour
prior to
July 1 and $26.22 per hour effective July 1 plus appropriate benefits. They
will also
participate in up to two days of professional development prior to the program
at the
rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted under
Sheridan Project Grant:
Cochran
Hiscock, Nancy D.
66 Pheasant Lane, Cogan Station, 17728
Jackson
Cioffi, Michael A.
1226 Hillsdale Drive, Williamsport
E.
The following staff member as Summer School Library Coordinator for up to 20
hours
prior to July 7, 2006 at the rate of $25.43 per hour before July 1, 2006 and
$26.22 per
hour effective July 1, 2006 plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted
under Sheridan Project Grant.
Breon, Diane M.
1807 Walters Rd., Montoursville, 17754
F.
The following staff member as Summer School Librarian for 3½ hours per
day, 5 days
per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week beginning July 10
through
August 4, 2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate benefits, plus
one staff
development day at $90/day. All costs are budgeted under Sheridan Project
Grant.
Breon, Diane M.
1807 Walters Rd., Montoursville, 17754
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G.
The following staff members as Summer School Teachers for 3½ hours per
day, 5
days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week beginning July 10
through August 4, 2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate
benefits, plus
up to two staff development days at $90/day. All costs are budgeted under Title
I.
Bennett, Michelle L.
454 George St., S. Williamsport, 17702
Fischer, Carol S.
431 Woodland Ave., Williamsport
Hanner, Cathy L.
518 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville, 17754
McChesney, Ami L.
1222 Fox Meadow Circle, Bellefonte, 16823
Piaskowski, Kathy J.
694 King St., Northumberland, 17857
Robbins, Jill P.
330 Tinsman Avenue, Williamsport
Williams, Morgan K.
2499 Lincoln Drive, Apt. 1, Williamsport
Winter, Erin F.
2421 Elwood Crescent E., Williamsport
H.
The following staff members as Summer School Teachers for 3½ hours per
day, 5
days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week beginning July 10
through August 4, 2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate
benefits, plus
up to two staff development days at $90/day. All costs are budgeted under
Sheridan Project Grant.
Bennett, Andrew H.
35 Riverview Rd., Linden, 17744
Bidelspacher, Ann M.
1350 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport
Burger, Cathy L.
2341 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville, 17754
Calnea, Laurie C.
1301 Hepburn Street, Williamsport
Campana, Louise A.
302 Union Avenue, Williamsport
Dunkleberger, Tammi M.
17 Roseville Road, Williamsport
Gibson, Catherine E.
1221 Lose Avenue, Williamsport
Hart, Linda S.
49 Ruth Lane, Jersey Shore, 17740
Jackson, Michele R.
200 Grove St., S. Williamsport, 17702
Laurence, Patrice M.
149 Center Street, Milton, 17847
Love-Ritchey, Melissa A.
151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Mitstifer, Tracy M.
40 Highfield Drive, Williamsport
Molesky, Therese M.
412 Walnut Street, Montoursville, 17754
Neuhard, Barbara S.
366 Eckard Road, Cogan Station, 17728
Scampone, Karen D.
2400 Elwood Crescent W, Williamsport
Smith, Michael S.
414 Main Street, Watsontown, 17777
Swoyer, Lisa C.
326 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville, 17754
Tressler, Leah R.
15 W. Lincoln Street, Muncy, 17756
Walker, Rickie T.
1612 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville, 17754
Walter, Kimberly D.
1503 Hepburn Street, Williamsport
Wasp, Kimberly M.
1877 Beauty Avenue, Williamsport
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I.
The following staff members as Summer School Special Education Teachers for
3½
hours per day, 5 days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week
beginning July 10 through August 4, 2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus
appropriate benefits, plus up to two staff development days at $90/day.All
costs are budgeted under ACCESS funds.
Conklin, Jennifer L.
11 Nancy Drive, Mill Hall, 17751
Garczynski, Susan K.
P. O. Box 96, Trout Run 17771
Pryor, Suzanne
170 Rock Run Rd., Cogan Station, 17728
Waldman, Jessica C.
251 Highfield Drive, Williamsport
J.
The following staff members as substitutes for all of the Summer School
Programs listed above:
Crossley, Susan C.
354 Lincoln Avenue, Williamsport
Gower, Tanya L.
540 Stewart Rd., Williamsport 17702
Stoudt, Gary J.
355 Hockley Hill Road, Turbotville, 17772
K.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective April 5, 2006:
Gail E. Elwell
308 Hawthorne Ave., Williamsport
Peggy A. Peterson
609 Spruce St., Williamsport
8.4*
POSITION CHANGES - None at this time
8.5 WORK CALENDARS FOR 2006-2007
Consider approving work schedules calendars for administrative, professional
staff and support staff employees for fiscal year 2006-2007 as listed below:
Category
Column Days Hours
12-month Custodial/Maintenance/Warehouse/
Printer/Automotive Maintenance A 250 8
12-month Administrators*, Confidential Admin. Support* B
245 7 ½*
12-month Technicians, Admin. Support B 245
7 ½
11-month Selected Admin. Support Staff C 225 7
11-month Selected Administrators* D 220
7 ½*
10-month Department Heads and Selected Administrators* E
205 7*
10-month Elem. Administrators*, Admin. Support E 205
7 Selected Psychologists
F 200 7 ½
Teacher Schedule
G 188 7
Instructional Aides/Administrative Support H
185 7
Students/Bus Drivers/Food Service/Security Officers I 180
---
*Reflects advertised office hours. These employee schedules are not limited to
office hours. 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)
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Forty-seven (47) fifth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to the
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium during May 2006. Students eligible to
participate will not have received two pink slips; one detention, suspension,
Saturday School, or bus suspension; or two bus conduct reports within 30 school
days prior to the trip.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Costs will be paid
through student fundraisers.
B.
Forty-five (45) third grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during May
2006. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the
school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
District transportation is requested and will be charged to the Sheridan PTO.
C.
Fifty-two (52) fourth grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Pioneer
Tunnel (Ashland). 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.
D.
Ninety-four (94) fourth grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Penn’s
Cave during June 2006. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended within 30 days prior to the date of the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson
PTO.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E.
Approximately 154 seventh grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and aides, to travel to Leonard Harrison State
Park (Wellsboro) during June 2006. Students eligible to participate will have
received no out-of-school suspension, no IRC assignments, no more than two
timeouts, no more than two nights detention, no Saturday School assignment, and
no money owed to the school from March 27, 2006, to the date of the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt
PTO.
F.
Approximately 102 fifth grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accom-panied by their adult chaperones, to travel to Knoebel’s Amusement
Resort during May 2006. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended within 30 days prior to the date of the trip.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the Jackson PTO.
G.
Five (5)Williamsport Area High School vocal Jazz Ensemble students, accepted by
competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’
Association District Jazz Festival to be held at Hughesville High School, on
three dates 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.
Alycia Haynes, Soprano
Amanda Summers, Alto
Davis Swift, Tenor Jacob Person, Bass
Holden Moyer, Bass
Cost to the district would be $325 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for
student registration fees. Teacher and parents will provide transportation.
Anna Radspinner, WAHS Choir Director, will supervise the students.
H.
Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology during April 2006
to attend a Nanotrek Camp. 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).
Two substitutes will be required for the day.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
I.
Seventy (70) third grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Camp Susque
during May 2006 for a geology study. 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 Hepburn
PTO.
J.
Forty (40) gifted education students from Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson,
Sheridan, and Stevens Elementary Schools, accompanied by their teachers, to
travel to Round Hills Elementary School during April 2006 to take part in a
crime scene simulation.
District transportation is requested (10-1243-519-000-10-000-000-023-0000).
K.
Twenty-seven (27) jazz band members from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during April 2006
to attend a clinic and performance. Students eligible to participate must be
in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-20-000-121-023-0000)
10.2
Consider approving the following volunteers as drivers for the softball team's
trip to South Carolina. The team will be departing from Williamsport on
Friday, April 7, and will return on Thursday, April 13, 2006. Volunteers will
provide copies of auto insurance certificates and valid drivers’ licenses.
Robert Loudenslager, Head Coach
Jeff Wagner, Assistant Coach
Susan Mahaffey
Robert/Constance Kibler
Darlene Wagner
Vickie Overdorff
Gary/Lori Baer Jennifer Dickey
Randy/Jeanette Lukens
Tina Peterson
Neihl/Ronda Edwards 11.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1*
Consider approving the annual preventative maintenance contract with York
International on the HT-390 and HT-320 air conditioning units at the
Williamsport High School at an annual fee of $25,836.00
11.2
Consider approving a Cooperative Sports Agreement with the Loyalsock Township
School
District governing the terms and conditions of a cooperative sponsorship in the
sport of
interscholastic boys and girls swimming & diving for the student-athletes
of the Loyalsock
Township High School and the Williamsport Area High School. The Agreement will
take
effect at the beginning of the 2006-07 school year and will remain in force for
a minimum of
two years and as long thereafter as the cooperating schools mutually agree and
are in compliance with PIAA enrollment requirements.
12. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
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.
AGENDA
(Elementary students will not be in school)
April 10
Diversity Committee meeting 12:00 pm
April 11
Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee meeting/canceled
April 11
Parent Organizations’ meeting with President/Vice President of the
Board of School Directors 6:00 pm
April 13-17 Spring Break (students will not be in school)
April 18-19 Snow Make-up Days (students will be in school)
April 18 WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
April 19 WASD Education Foundation meeting 5:30pm
April 20 Employment Steering Committee meeting 4:00 pm
April 26 Gifted Education Advisory Committee meeting 7:00 pm
April 27
Professional Development Inservice Day at Lycoming Valley Middle
School
April 27 ETAC meeting canceled
May 2
Career & Technical Education Collaboration Reception at WAHS
May 2 WASD School Board meeting at WAHS 6:00 pm
