AGENDA ADDENDUM
April 4, 2006
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: - Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
E.
Outstanding Student Presentation
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: - Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
D.
Safe Schools/Safe Communities Update
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.7
Consider approving the following 2006 Summer School Course Offerings for the
Williamsport Area High School
FULL CREDIT:
English 9 Basic
English 10 Basic
English 11 Basic
English 12 Basic
Civics & Multiculturalism and Honors
Government & Economics and Honors
United States History and Honors
Modern World History and Honors
Algebra I
Algebra II
Plane Geometry
Spanish I
French I
Web Page Design
Introduction to Visual Arts
HALF CREDIT
Reviewing Keyboarding & Computer
Physical Education 9, 10, 11/12
Health Education
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.8
Consider approving the calendar for the Williamsport Area High School Summer
School Program Projected Costs/Rates for 2006: Classes for the 6-week program
begin on Monday, June 19, 2006 and end on Friday, July 28, 2006. Classes will
begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:15 p.m. There will be one vacation day on
Tuesday, July 4, 2006.
7.9
Consider approving student rates for the Williamsport Area High School Summer
School Program.
Residents Non-Residents Reduced Rate
60-Hour Class $140 $220
$120
120-Hour Class $280 $440
$240
8. PERSONNEL REPORT CONT’D
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
E.
Matthew J. Berta, substitute instructional support aide for the District, for
personal reasons, effective March 10, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
D.
Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on March 24, 2006.
J.
Albert F. Hills, full-time custodian at the high school, for an unpaid medical
leave, effective March 6, 2006, through May 28, 2006.
Mr. Hills utilized all vacation, sick and/or personal days and began his unpaid
leave of absence on March 6, 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:
K.
Michael R. Millward, full-time special education teacher at the high school,
unpaid medical leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective March 14,
2006 (documentation on file).
Mr. Millward will attempt to schedule absences in advance (when possible). Mr.
Millward 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.
L.
Sandra L. Edler, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective March 30, 2006, through March 31, 2006.
M.
Tammy L. Parsons, general food service worker at Roosevelt Middle School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective March 21, 2006, through
March 31, 2006.
N.
Darlene R. Wesneski, general food service worker at Round Hills Elementary
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on
June 5, 2006.
O.
Lisa A. Wagner, full-time Elementary (1st
Grade) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid leave,
effective for one-half day only on
March 24, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
L.
Tonya R. Anderson, 934 Elizabeth St., Williamsport, as a 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.
8.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Michele L. Lusk, 97 East Fairview Street, Cogan Station, from a Satellite
Cafeteria Manager (6 hours daily) at Woodward/AEP School, to a Satellite
Cafeteria Manager (6½ hours daily) at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School,
with a base wage rate of $12.64 per hour, effective for the 2006-2007 school
year. Ms. Lusk will have a transition period of approximately two weeks during
the 2005-2006 school year (replacing Betty Sholder, retiring on June 9, 2006).
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
L.
Correction to Item 10.1.K. The item should have read seventy (70) jazz band
members from Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and Roosevelt Middle Schools to travel to
the Williamsport Area High School during April 2006 to attend a clinic and
performance.
M.
Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to Penn College during April 2006 to attend a Nanotrek Camp
and to explore nanotechnology career options.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
Two substitutes will be required for the day.
10.3
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Williamsport AYSO to use the cafetorium/stage at Roosevelt Middle School on
Thursday, April 20, 2006 and Friday, April 21, 2006 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
to pose for team pictures. Williamsport AYSO is requesting relief from the
occupancy fee estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B.
Retroactive approval for Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action
(CAPPA) to use the auditorium, gymnasium and three classrooms at Curtin Middle
School on Saturdays, beginning February 4, 2006 through June 3, 2006 from
9:00 am to 3:00 pm to hold rehearsals for the CAPPA Showcase. CAPPA is
requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $2,250.00, custodial fees
to be paid from the Sheridan Project Grant. Certificate of
Insurance waived since co-
sponsored by the District.
C.
CAPPA to use the gymnasium/auditorium at Cochran Elementary School on
Saturday, April 8, 2006 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm to hold a rehearsals for the
CAPPA Showcase. CAPPA is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated
at $40.00, custodial fees to be paid from the Sheridan Project Grant.
Certificate of
Insurance waived since co-sponsored by the District.
D.
CAPPA to use the auditorium/gymnasium at Cochran Elementary School on
Saturdays, beginning April 15, 2006 through June 3, 2006 from 8:00 am to 3:30
pm
to hold rehearsals for the CAPPA Showcase. CAPPA is requesting relief of the
occupancy fees estimated at $320.00, custodial fees to be paid from the
Sheridan
Project Grant. Certificate of Insurance waived since co-sponsored by the
District,
pending approval from building principal.