The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District of which all members were duly notified and of which due public notice was given as required by Act 84 of 1986, was held on Tuesday evening, February 7, 2006, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Karen V. Harris, David A. Huffman, Susan A. Mahaffey, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Pamela J. Markle,
OPENING EXERCISES were provided by Mr. Thomas Zimmerman.
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 2
We believe that students, parents, and community, along with school district personnel share the responsibility for education.
PSBA STANDARDS FOR EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE
Standard 1 (a)
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and efficient system of public education by promoting education as a keystone of democracy.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Kellen Yegel and Sarah Border
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area School District Board Members for being named to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association “Honor Roll of School Board Service” for their long-term service to the District:
Pamela J. Markle – 8 years
Lois T. Williams – 8 years
Thomas A. Zimmerman – 8 years
James E. Temple – 12 years
David B. Stone Jr. – 16 years
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
B. Calendar of Events
February 13
Diversity Committee Meeting -- 12:00 pm
February 14
Curriculum & Instruction Council Meeting -- 4:00 pm
February 15
Site-Based Management Coordinating Council Meeting -- 4:00 pm
February15 WASD Education Foundation Meeting -- 5:30 pm
February 16
Employment Steering Committee Meeting -- 4:30 pm
February 16
ETAC Meeting -- 6:30 pm
February 16 Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting -- 7:00 pm
February17
Hepburn-Lycoming Jackson Stevens & Sheridan Elementary Schools
Professional Development Inservice Day
February 20
District-wide Professional Development Inservice Day
February 21 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
March 6 Elementary Alternative Education Committee Meeting -- 4:00 pm
March 7 WASD School Board Meeting -- 6:00 pm
March 18-19 WASD Education Foundation Scrabble Tournament - Cochran Elementary
C. On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through February is WASD Technology Education Exhibition
Committee Reports by Board Members
President Stone reported that the Finance Committee met earlier this evening and had a presentation by the District’s auditors, Parente Randolph. There were no findings. The auditors stressed the importance of re-establishing a fund balance.
Mrs. Williams reported that the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation was sponsoring a Scrabble Tournament on March 18 and 19 and she encouraged everyone to attend.
Mr. Zimmerman reported on the Alternative Education Committee. The Committee reviewed the status of the program, program referral procedures and transition issues. Mr. Zimmerman indicated that we have some wonderful people working in the program.
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the balance of agenda including the addendum.
Construction Projects
A. Authorize McKissick Associates to provide a conceptual investigation of a reimbursable construction project for the Williamsport Area High School at a cost of $2,000 according to the proposal dated January 12, 2006.
FINANCE REPORT
6.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the months of September, October, November and
December, 2005:
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,671,988.40
General Fund – Restricted 271,831.73
Athletics and Extra Curricular 37,663.50
Food Service Fund 60,101.81
Data Processing Fund 8,947.99
Maintenance Fund 38,391.65
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 35,418.70
Student Activities 3,065.20
TOTAL $3,127,408.98
6.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 02/07/06 in the amount of $427,874.62, 02/07/06A in the amount of $171,294.01, 02/07/06B in the amount of $1,532,205.17, 02/07/06C in the amount of $624,969.43, 02/07/06D in the amount of $544,422.20, 02/07/06E in the amount of $17,822.17, 02/07/06F in the amount of $235.00, 02/07/06G in the amount of $287,485.98, 02/07/06H in the amount of $6,497.16, 02/07/06I in the amount of $375.00, 02/07/06J in the amount of $250.00, 02/07/06K in the amount of $50.00, 02/07/06L in the amount of $25.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 02/07/06, 02/07/06A, 02/07/06B, 02/07/06C, 02/07/06D, 02/07/06E, 02/07/06F, 02/07/06G, 02/07/06H, 02/07/06I, 02/07/06J, 02/07/06K and 02/07/06L.
6.3 Authorize the execution of a Lockbox Service Agreement with Fulton Bank documenting the terms and conditions of lockbox tax collection services to begin on July 1, 2006, pending final review by legal counsel.
6.4 Acknowledge receipt of the FY05 audit from Parente Randolph Accountants & Consultants.
BOARD POLICY
7.1 Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #233, "Suspension and Expulsion."
7.2 Approve the first reading of Policy #815, “Acceptable Student Use of Computer Technology.”
7.3 Approve the first reading of Policy #815.1, “Acceptable Employee Use of Computer Technology.”
7.4
Approve the first reading of Policy #918, “Title I Parental
Involvement.”
CURRICULUM REPORT
8.1 Approve the following registration rates for middle level remedial school summer school program to be held at Curtin Middle School from June 19, 2006 through July 21, 2006:
$260.00 per course for out-of-district students
$155.00 per course for WASD students
$85.00 per course for WASD students eligible for free or reduced lunch
The registration rates reflect a slight increase based on a contractual increase in the instructors' hourly rate and retirement contribution.
8.2 Approve the Community/Adult Technical Program for the Spring of 2006. The courses will be advertised on the Williamsport Area School District website. Registration can occur during regular school hours at the high school, or by mail. Space for participants in courses is on a first-come first-served basis. A minimum of 10 participants must be registered for each course. Deadline for registration is February 17 with classes beginning the week of February 20. Following is the registration fee schedule:
WASD Residents Non-Residents
Length of Course (Hours) Registration Fee Registration Fee
10 $35 $45
20 $50 $70
30 $70 $100
NOTE: Residents are those individuals residing within the boundaries of the WASD or employees of the WASD. All others are non-residents. Participants who attend 80% of the classes will be issued a certificate of completion by the Williamsport Area School District. Participants will be provided an opportunity to evaluate the course during the last class session.
8.3 Approve Sara Holbrook, author of eleven poetry books for children, teens and adults, to present two days of training at Roosevelt, May 5th and 8th, 2006. (On May 5th she will provide professional development to the staff; on May 8th, she will work with the students and teachers in the classroom.) The focus of her work will be "Practical Poetry: A Non-standard Approach to Meeting Content Standards." The cost will be $$4,600 ($2,300 per day) plus approximately $1,000 in travel expenses. All funds are budgeted under School Improvement/Title I for Roosevelt.
8.4 Approve a contract with the Holiday Inn for an awards recognition breakfast in May 2006 to honor approximately 25-30 high school special education students involved in the Community Work Experience Program.
Parents, classroom teachers, aides, district administrators, school board members, employers, parents, and community dignitaries will also participate in the events. Students will travel from the high school to the Holiday Inn, to the Hiawatha, and back to the high school on the Billtown Trolley. The City of Williamsport will provide all transportation including the Hiawatha with no cost to the district. The cost of the breakfast is $7.25 per person plus and additional 18% gratuity, budgeted in special education account #10-1200-635-000-30-850-000-004-0000.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
8.5 Approve a 2006 Supplement to the "Williamsport Area High School Course Catalog, Revised 2005" document.
8.6 Approve the rental of a dramatic backdrop from Grosh Scenic Rentals of Hollywood, CA, for use in the WAHS student production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Dr. John Weaver, on March 24th and 25th, 2006. Approximate cost of no more than $650 is budgeted in String #10-1100-442-000-30-850-150-019-0000.
PERSONNEL REPORT
9.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Steve L. Reed, as Varsity Assistant Softball Coach at the high school, for personal reasons, effective January 18, 2006. Mr. Reed would like to stay on as a non-paid volunteer (Mr. Reed will continue as event security for the District).
B. Beverly A. Best, substitute instructional aide for the District, for personal reasons, effective January 2, 2006.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Rachael L. Cohick, full-time administrative support at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective January 30, 2006, to care for medical needs of a family member.
Ms. Cohick will attempt to schedule absences in advance (when possible). Ms. Cohick 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 (adjustment to previous request on 11/15/05 Agenda).
B. W. Gerald McManus, part-time custodian at the Warehouse Complex, for an unpaid medical leave, effective March 6, 2006, through July 6, 2006, possibly to return sooner. Mr. McManus is not eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act at this time.
C. Myrene L. Bradley, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective March 6, 2006, through March 9, 2006.
D. Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ½ day (PM) only on January 9, 2006.
9.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
E. Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ½ day (PM) only on January 19, 2006.
F. Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective January 11-12, 2006.
G. Therese A. Handwerk, part-time administrative support in the Tax Office, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective January 9-12, 2006.
H. Kimberly A. Rogers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ¼ day only on January 19, 2006.
I. Ronald W. Solomon, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for a planned vacation, effective May 22, 2006, through June 13, 2006.
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Michelle K. Dixon, P.O. Box 172, Cogan Station, teacher at Jackson Elementary School, as a teacher for the Extended Day Program, effective February 6, 2006, through the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year. Mrs. Dixon will be paid at the rate of $25.43 per hour plus appropriate benefits, up to five (5) hours per week. All costs funded through Education Assistance Program/Sheridan Project Funds.
B. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective February 8, 2006:
Deborah J. Foust 1415 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport
Allison H. Webb 2934 King Court, Williamsport
C. 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:
Richard W. Rockey, Jr. 4264 Rt. 87 Hwy., Montoursville (effective 01/23/06)
Debra L. Eichenlaub 273 S. Jones St., Lock Haven
Christopher F. Styers 411 W. Mountain Ave., South Williamsport
9.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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:
Jennifer R. Beck 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore
Meredith L. Bigger-Catherman 342 Montour St., Montoursville
Katie J. Brass 1111 Locust St., Williamsport (eff. 1/25/06)
Kristy D. Miller 16 Valley View Rd., Lock Haven (eff. 1/23/06)
Marie A. Snyder 5519 North Rt. 44 Hwy., Jersey Shore
Nathan M. Trimmer 216 Bottorf Dr., State College
Jasslynn L. Hannan 2029 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport
9.4* POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position changes:
A. Peggy A. Applegate, 346 Greenaway Farm Rd., Cogan Station, from a substitute school bus driver to a regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee), at the salary rate of $12.12 per hour, effective January 25, 2006 (replacing Steve Deitrick, transferred).
9.5 CONTRACTS
A. Renew the contract of Jacqueline G. Thomas as Assistant Superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District for a period of three years. Mrs. Thomas contract as Assistant Superintendent is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2006. Therefore, the renewed contract would have a term extending from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2009. Section 1077 of the Public School Code of 1949 requires that an Assistant Superintendent be notified of an intention to renew a contract at a regular public meeting occurring at least 150 days prior to the expiration of the Assistant Superintendent’s term of office. This motion fulfills the requirements of Section 1077 of the School Code, and shall constitute notification to her of the three-year renewal of her contract. The contract shall have provisions consistent with the current contract, including provisions for annual determination of salary and benefits as provided through the Confidential Administrator Compensation Plan.
B. Authorize the Board President to sign an agreement with Employee Services, Inc., 55 Chamberlain St., Wellsville, New York 14895, reflecting a reduced rate of $14.00 per employee for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services for the 2005-2006 school year.
C. Authorize the Administration to contract with Manpower, 1000 Commerce Park Drive, Williamsport, to provide temporary Administrative Accounting Services at the rate of $22.65 per hour, effective February 8, 2006, through the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year (continuation of administrative services in this area, but through Manpower).
9.6 OTHER
A. Authorize payment to Michele S. Zaludek, 115 Crawley St., Hughesville, to provide one-on-one instruction for an eligible special education student at the rate of $25.43 per hour up to 40 hours (plus applicable benefits), effective February 8, 2006, not to exceed for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school term. These services are necessary to meet appropriate IEP requirements (funded through ACCESS).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Approve released time for staff members to participate in professional development 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.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
11.1* Approve the following student trips:
A. Approximately 35 CASA members from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their advisor and other staff chaperones, to travel to Washington, DC during March 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. District transportation is not required. The trip will be funded through CASA fundraisers and a student participation fee.
B. Eleven (11) members of FBLA from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their advisor and the CTE counselor, to travel to the Hershey Convention Center for three days during April 2006 to participate in the FBLA State Conference. 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 by the staff members. All costs will be paid from FBLA funds. One substitute will be required for three days.
C. Forty-five (45) fifth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during March 2005 to learn about the process of maple syrup production. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or have received more than one detention within 30 days prior to the trip. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
D. Twenty-two(22) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Jazz Ensemble, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Holiday Inn during February 2006 to perform at a banquet. 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 by their parents. There will be no cost to the District.
E. Nine (9) Williamsport Area High School orchestra students, accepted by competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association Regional Orchestra Festival to be held at Saucon Valley High School in Hellertown, Pennsylvania for four days during February 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.
Rebecca Bartley – Violin I Meagan Boehret – Violin II
Cully Byham - Viola Lindsey Dye – Violin I
Andrew Giordano – Violin II Haley Lorson – Violin I
Andrew Mextorf – Trumpet Rachel Smith - Cello
Nadia Tuffaha – Violin II
Cost to the District would be $720 (10-3214-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees and $450 (10-3214-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses. District transportation is requested and it will be shared with the Lewisburg Area School District. Our district’s share will be approximately $325 (10-3214-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000). Jeffrey Tedford, WAHS Orchestra Director will supervise the students. One substitute will be needed for two days.
F. All fifth grade students from the six District elementary schools, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School to visit the planetarium. The trips will take place on various dates during February and early March 2006. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid from the elementary curriculum budget and individual site-based budgets.
G. Six (6) members of Roosevelt Middle School’s Math Counts Team, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Little League Complex in South Williamsport during February 2006 to participate in a mathematics competition. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. The students will be transported by their teacher. One substitute will be required for the day.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
H. Fifty-one (51) third grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, one aide, an interpreter(s), and parent volunteers, to travel to Penn State University during March 2006. The students will have an opportunity to attend a theatre production, an art museum, etc. 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.
I. Two (2) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Hershey during March 2006 to participate in the Pennsylvania Automotive Association student auto competition. 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 by their teacher. One substitute will be required for the day.
J. Six (6) members of Curtin Middle School’s Math Counts Team, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Little League Complex in South Williamsport during February 2006 to participate in a mathematics competition. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. The students will be transported by private vehicles. One substitute will be required for the day.
K. Approximately 75 fifth grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and PTA chaperones, to travel to Washington, DC, during June 2006. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
L. Forty (40) horticulture students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher and parent volunteers, to travel to Bloomsburg and Washingtonville during April 2006 to visit to horticulture businesses. 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).
M. Twenty (20) horticulture students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher and an aide, to travel to the Allenwood campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology during March 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. District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
N. Sixty-two (62) second grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, an aide, and six grade parents, to travel to the Montour Preserve during May 2006 as part of their unit on fossils and animal habitats. 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 and will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
O. Approximately 12 gifted education students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Lycoming College on dates during February, March, and April 2006 to attend the Concerts at Noon series. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the concerts.
P. Nine (9) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s S.A.D.D. chapter, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lycoming College during March 2006 to attend a conference. 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 is not required—the students will meet at the college. Cost for registration is $150 and will be paid from the S.A.D.D. fund. One substitute will be required for the day.
Q. Thirteen (13) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during March 2006 to participate in a welding competition. 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). One substitute will be required for the day.
R. Five (5) FCCLA members from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lancaster for three days during March 2006 to participate in the FCCLA State Conference. 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). Funds will be paid through the career and technical education budget, with $50.00 being paid by each participating student. One substitute will be required for three days.
S. Between 60 and 80 eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Knoebel’ s Grove on a Saturday during June 2006. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
11.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
T. Seventy-five (75) fifth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Hershey Park during June 2006. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
U. Approximately 80 orchestra students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher and orchestra association parents, to travel to Baltimore for two days during May 2006 to attend a master class and concert with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. 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 fundraisers and the WAHS Orchestra Association.
V. Thirteen (13) Cochran Elementary School students, accompanied by their teachers and an aide, to travel to the Williamsport Hospital during February 2006. The students sponsored a carnation sale to raise money for the pediatric wing and have been invited for a visit. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the hospital.
11.2* Approve the following request for facility use:
A. School Nutrition Association of PA - Susquehanna Chapter to use the kitchen and
cafeteria area at Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School on February 21, 2006, to
hold a meeting and dinner. School Nutrition Association of PA is requesting relief
of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
B. PA Hunger Action/PA Department of Education to use conference room 2 at the
District Service Center on February 28, 2006 to hold an educational meeting on
federal food programs. PA Hunger Action is requesting relief of the occupancy
fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
C. Hepburn Lycoming Little League to use the gymnasium at Lycoming Valley Middle School on February 28 and March 1, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to hold tryouts. Hepburn Lycoming Little League is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
D. WASD Education Foundation to use the multi-purpose room at Cochran Elementary School on March 18 and 19, 2006 to hold a scrabble tournament. The Education Foundation is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance waived.
11.2* Approve the following request for facility use cont’d:
E. Pennsylvania Governors School for the Arts (PGSA) to use the auditorium, band room and three classrooms at Roosevelt Middle School on Saturday, April 8, 2006, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to hold auditions. PGSA is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated to be $110.00. Certificate of Insurance waived.
F. Saint John’s School of the Arts to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on April 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2006 to hold three days of rehearsal and a dance ensemble Spring performance. St. John’s is requesting relief of the occupancy fee
estimated at $200.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
G. Retroactive approval for the Williamsport Bureau of Police SRT to use the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School on February 1, 2006, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to hold a training. WBP is requesting relief of the occupancy fee. Certificate of Insurance on file.
H. Retroactive approval for Williamsport AYSO to use the cafetorium at Roosevelt Middle School on Thursday, February 2, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to hold soccer registration. Williamsport AYSO is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
I. Retroactive approval for the City of Williamsport to use the auditorium and sound system at Curtin Middle School on Thursday, February 2, 2006, to hold a Public Safety Meeting. The City of Williamsport is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
12.1 Approve a contract with BLaST IU#17 governing the terms and conditions of the Data and
Report Tracking System (DARTS) software. This software is being used by the Special Education Department for creating and tracking IEPs. At a cost of $150.00 per user, estimated costs of $21,100.00 are budgeted in special education budget account #10-1200- 618-520-00-000-000-004-0006.
12.2 Approve a contract with Analytical Laboratory Services, Inc. to provide compliance services with the Right-to-Know Act. Analytical Laboratory Services will provide environmental technicians to perform the annual Right-to-Know inventory, supply a Right-to-Know manual which includes the inventory list, the MSDS sheets and the Hazardous Substance Survey Forms. Provide one copy of a training manual. The cost of this service will be $6,500.
12.3 Authorize the execution of the Lycoming County Insurance Consortium (LCIC) Pooled Trust Agreement authorizing the Williamsport Area School District to join the LCIC effective
July 1, 2006, pending final review of the Trust Agreement and By Laws by legal counsel and administration.
TAX ITEMS
13.1 Approve the following tax summaries.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman announced the following PSBA upcoming events:
On Thursday, February 16 there will be a continuing education presentation titled “It’s the Law” at IU17 on Reach Road.
On March 5th & 6th the Leadership Conference will be held in Hershey.
On March 16th there will be a continuing education presentation titled “Media Relations” at IU 17 on Reach Road.
Mrs. Mahaffey asked everyone to support the basket auction at Roosevelt on February 23rd.
Mrs. Mahaffey also reported that our students did a great job at the mock trial at the courthouse in WASD vs Selinsgrove.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that an executive session to discuss terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive legal advice from an attorney was held last Tuesday and another one would follow the evening’s meeting.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mr. Shultz and carried the meeting adjourned at
6:38 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary