AGENDA ADDENDUM
May 16, 2006
4.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider authorizing the submission of PDE-3074(a) self-certification
applications
for non-reimbursable construction projects, for welding area ventilation at the
high school, with a cost estimated of $100,000.
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.9
Consider approving the option of “testing-out” of Health Education
for the 2006-07 academic year for the following groups of students:
a.
Students of any grade identified at Gifted.
b.
Students of any grade who are not identified as Gifted, but carry a cumulative
average of 90.00 or better as of the conclusion of the third marking period.
Formal application to test-out of Health Education would be made through the
students’
counselors between May 16, 2006 and May 25, 2006. The counselor will verify
that the
student meets one of the two criteria above, and will complete the application
with the
student, to include the selection of another elective to be placed in the
student’s 2006-07
schedule in the event that the student successfully tests out of Health
Education. Under no
circumstances will a student be permitted to test out of Health Education in
order to schedule a study hall.
Actual testing for students interested in the option and qualified for it will
take place Tuesday,
May 30, 2006 for Health 1 and Wednesday, May 31, 2006 for Health 2. Testing
out
examinations will be given at the high school during periods 6 and 7 of each of
those days,
and results will be determined as quickly thereafter as possible. Students
sitting for the
Examination will be notified of their status, in person or by mail (depending
upon the volume
of test-takers), and if necessary, will be informed of the substitution of the
selected elective
(or its replacement) in the student’s schedule.
Instructors of Health Education have established the level of proficiency
required on either of
these two examinations to successfully test out of the courses as a grade of
85.
8.
PERSONNEL REPORT CONT’D:
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
I.
Kimberly A. Whittington, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for May 9-12, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
I.
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:
Patrick E. Bierly
7 Cardinal Lane, Mill Hall
L.
Aprie Lu Bower, 1407 Walnut St., 2nd
Floor, Jersey Shore, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the
2006-2007 school term (scheduled date is August 24, 2006), to teach
Mathematics at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor’
s, $39,300. Ms. Bower holds a bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven
University and is certified in Mathematics (replacing Cheryl Varner, retired
January 2006). Ms. Bower was a long-term substitute teacher in this position
during the second semester of the 2005-2006 school year. Ms. Bower will also
be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of
the 2006-2007 school term.
M.
Angela C. Lovecchio, 795 Belmont Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2006-2007 school term (scheduled date
is August 24, 2006), to teach English at the high school, at a salary rate of
Step 1, doctorate, $44,150, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mrs.
Lovecchio holds a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a Juris
Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and is certified in
English (replacing Martha Huddy, retired). Mrs. Lovecchio will also be
scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of
the 2006-2007 school term.
N.
Andrew M. Otto, 509 Pennsylvania Ave., 2nd
Floor, York 17404, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the
2006-2007 school term (scheduled date is August 24, 2006), to teach
English/Language Arts at Roosevelt Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1,
master’s, $41,750, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mr. Otto
holds a Bachelor’s degree from Messiah College and a Master’s degree
from the University of Pennsylvania and is certified in English (replacing
Penny Weiskerger, retired). Mr. Otto will also be scheduled to participate in
Induction Program activities before the start of the 2006-2007 school term.
O.
Kelly A. Taormina, 41 Maple Ave, Williamsport, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2006-2007 school term (scheduled date is August
24, 2006), to teach English at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1,
bachelor’s, $38,300. Ms. Taormina holds a Bachelor’s degree from
Lycoming College and is certified in English (replacing Rita Sikora, retired).
Ms. Taormina will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program
activities before the start of the 2006-2007 school term.
P.
Amber Bilbay, 827 St. Michael’s Rd., Cogan Station, as a paid intern in
the Tax Office, effective May 17, 2006, for the duration of up to 240 hours, at
the rate of $6.25 per hour (no benefits).
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Q.
Janet Loffredo, 64 Zion View Drive, Linden, as Food Service Production
Manager/Delivery Person for the Summer Food Services Program (in conjunction
with WASD Sheridan Grant, Title I, YWCA, and West Branch Drug & Alcohol)
for up to four (4) hours per day during the period of June 12, 2006 to June 20,
2006 and July 10, 2006 to August 4, 2006, at the hourly rate of $13.44/$13.84
per hour.
R.
Linda F. Beck, 3517 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden, as a Food Service Worker
for the Summer Food Services Program (in conjunction with WASD Sheridan Grant,
Title I, YWCA, and West Branch Drug & Alcohol) for up to two (2) hours per
day for food preparation during the period of July 10, 2006 to August 4, 2006,
at the hourly rate of $11.19 per hour.
S.
Athena G. Leathers, 2212 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport, as Substitute Food
Service Production Manager/Delivery Person for the Summer Food Services Program
(in con-junction with WASD Sheridan Grant, Title I, YWCA, and West Branch Drug
&
Alcohol) for up to four (4) hours per day during the period of June 12, 2006 to
June 20, 2006 and July 10, 2006 to August 4, 2006, at the hourly rate of
$13.44/$13.84 per hour.
T.
Athena G. Leathers, 2212 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport, as a Substitute Food
Service Worker for the Summer Food Services Program (in conjunction with WASD
Sheridan Grant, Title I, YWCA, and West Branch Drug & Alcohol) for up to
two (2) hours per day for food preparation during the period of July 10, 2006
to August 4, 2006, at the hourly rate of $11.19 per hour.
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
10.1
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
G.
Twenty-two (22) life skills students from Lycoming Valley Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and three aides, to travel to the Williamsport
Area High School during June 2006 for an orientation.
District transportation is requested and will be paid from the special
education budget.
H.
Nine (9) journalism students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Creative Images during May 2006 to
have a picture taken and to discuss photography with a professional. 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.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will transport themselves
to the studio.
10.1
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
I.
Approximately 150 third, fourth, and fifth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming
Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, travel to Faxon Bowling
Lanes during June 2006 as a reward for the students meeting their fourth
marking period AR goal. 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-Lycoming PTO.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
D.
Williamsport Symphony to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High
School on October 1, 2, and 3 and February 4 and 5, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. until
10:30 p.m. to hold rehearsals. The Williamsport Symphony is requesting relief
of
the occupancy fees estimated at $250.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.