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 21, 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, Pamela J. Markle,
Jay B. Shultz, David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
OPENING EXERCISES were provided by Mr. David Wright
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 3
We believe that direct parental involvement is an asset to each student’s success.
PSBA STANDARDS FOR EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE
Standard 1 (b)
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and efficient system
of public education by engaging and promoting community support by seeking input,
building support networks and generating action.
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. Calendar of Events
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
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Markle reported that the Leadership Conference in Washington DC was very productive and
enjoyable. She said that it included two days of training and two days of lobbying.
Mr. Stone reported on the latest Data Warehouse meeting. He said that BLaST is recommending that
the Committee consider a Curriculum Management program as an alternative to a Data Warehouse
program. The Committee will continue the evaluation.
Mr. Huffman reported on the latest ETAC meeting. The Committee reviewed the FY07 budget.
Significant dollars are being budgeted for software. The software line item is $28,000. Not all
expenditures have been presented yet.
Mr. Zimmerman reported on the Athletic Advisory Committee. The Committee recently reviewed
the progress of the Winter Sports and the status of coaches for the Spring Sports.
Mr. Stone and Mr. Shultz reported on the Finance Committee meeting. The Committee reviewed
new report formats for the FY07 budget. One report is a monthly report on health care expenditures
and co-pays. January was the first month of the new employee co-pays and we hope that this will
provide reduction in future monthly expenditures.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey to approve the following financial items:
5.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,680,512.39
General Fund – Restricted 279,376.99
Athletics and Extra Curricular 21,977.23
Food Service Fund 78,945.80
Data Processing Fund 8,338.22
Maintenance Fund 35,781.57
Mercantile & Privilege 0.00
Earned Income Tax 35,378.57
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL $3,140,310.77
5.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 02/21/06 in the amount of $496,747.40, 02/21/06A in the amount of $212,058.21, 02/21/06B in the amount of $48,111.63, 02/21/06C in the amount of $15,600.99, 02/21/06D in the amount of $492,622.22, 02/21/06E in the amount of $10,709.41and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 02/21/06, 02/21/06A, 02/21/06B, 02/21/06BC, 02/21/06D and 02/21/06E.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Motion made by Mrs. Mahaffey, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following items related to
board policies:
6.1 Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #815, “Acceptable Student Use of Computer Technology.”
6.2 Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #815.1, “Acceptable Employee Use of Computer Technology.”
6.3 Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #918, “Title I Parental Involvement.”
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following curriculum items:
7.1 Approve IU 17 to provide professional development to the Alternative Education staff in the Reading Apprenticeship Program throughout the spring of 2006. The cost of the training will be approximately $350 per day. The training will consist of workshops as well as job embedded training, direct support to the teachers as they implement the program in their classrooms. The total cost is not to exceed $9,500 and all costs are covered by the Alternative Education building’s PA School Improvement Grant.
7.2 Approve adoption of "The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis" ; by W. W. Norton (ISBN • 0-393-97652-1), copyright 2004, for the WAHS AP Music Theory class. This text was reviewed by the WAHS music department adoption committee in November 2005 based on recommendation by the Advanced Placement program. Support materials, in addition to the text, include "Workbook for The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis," "Anthology for The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis" and "Recordings for The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis." The approximate cost for each complete set is $175.00. Planned purchase is for 20 complete sets. The approximate total of $3,735 has been budgeted in the proposed 2006-07music budget account number 10-110-640-000-850-121-023-000, and sets will not be ordered until after the FY07 music budget has been adopted by the Board.
7.3 Approve the 2006 Spring Athletic Schedules (copies available).
7.4 Approve accepting and spending a $2,500 HIV/STD Pregnancy Prevention Education mini- grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to WAHS (application was approved by the Board on the January 3, 2006 agenda item 8.3).
7.5 Approve payment to Wayne Mahonski, golf pro at White Deer, for an in-service presentation to the K-12 Physical Education staff, February 20, 2006. Sixteen people at $20.00. Total: $320.00 budgeted in Physical Education professional development account # 10-2271-329-000-00-850-140-025-0000
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to approve the following personnel items:
The Board Members, Administrators and Mr. Holland all expressed appreciation for the service provided by the numerous administrators, teachers and support staff who are retiring and regret that they are leaving. Mr. Dugan was specifically recognized for his service to the District.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS - Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. John P. Cokefair, full-time House Principal at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of John P. Cokefair from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 13 years of dedicated service to our school system as an administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. James A. Dugan, full-time Human Resources Director for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of James A. Dugan from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 11½ years of dedicated service to our school system as an administrator. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C. Robert J. Eichensehr, full-time Principal at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Robert J. Eichensehr from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 29 years of dedicated service to our school system as an administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
D. Geralyn L. Fausnaught, full-time Principal at Roosevelt Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Geralyn L. Fausnaught from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her over 24 years of dedicated service to our school system as an administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
E. Stephen C. Huddy, full-time Head Principal at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Stephen C. Huddy from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 34 years of dedicated service to our school system as an administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
F. Robert T. McDonald, full-time English Department Chair for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 23, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Robert T. McDonald from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as an administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
G. James E. Remsnyder, full-time Supervisor of Automotive Maintenance for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective August 15, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of James E. Remsnyder from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 28 years of dedicated service to our school system as an administrator and mechanic. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
H. Susan M. Stover, full-time Health and Physical Education Department Chair for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 23, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Susan M. Stover from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 36 years of dedicated service to our school system as an administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
I. Kenneth R. Welsh, full-time Mathematics Department Chair for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 23, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Kenneth R. Welsh from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as an administrator and teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
J. Mary Ruth Barner, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Mary Ruth Barner from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 29 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
K. Janelle A. Boerckel, full-time Family & Consumer Science teacher at high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Janelle A. Boerckel from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 20 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
L. Marion F. Boyd, full-time Mathematics teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Marion F. Boyd from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 14 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
M. Gloria Corson, full-time Health & Physical Education teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Gloria Corson from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 21 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
N. Barbara S. Heggenstaller, full-time English teacher at Curtin Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Barbara S. Heggenstaller from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
O. Sharon L. Henry, full-time Elementary (2nd Grade) teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Sharon L. Henry from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 34 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
P. Martha B. Huddy, full-time English teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Martha B. Huddy from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 27 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
Q. Terry H. Kline, full-time Guidance Counselor at Jackson Elementary 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 Terry H. Kline from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as a guidance counselor. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
R. George K. Kulp, full-time Elementary (5th Grade) teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of George K. Kulp from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 33½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
S. David R. Lingle, full-time Mathematics teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of David R. Lingle from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 32 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
T. Gail L. Maurer, full-time Elementary (3rd Grade) teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Gail L. Maurer from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
U. Roger H. May, full-time Social Studies teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Roger H. May from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 31 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
V. Dorian E. Myers, full-time Elementary (3rd Grade) teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Dorian E. Myers from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 35½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
W. Louise M. Nicholson, full-time Elementary (1st Grade) teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Louise M. Nicholson from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 35 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
X. William O. Olsen, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of William O. Olsen from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
Y. Judith F. Schaal, full-time Title I Reading Specialist at Cochran Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Judith F. Schaal from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 20½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
Z. Rita M. Sikora, full-time English teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Rita M. Sikora from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 23½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
AA. Agnes M. Steppe, full-time Kindergarten teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Agnes M. Steppe from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 37½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
BB. Penny J. Weiskerger, full-time Language Arts teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2005-2006 school year (tentative date of June 9, 2006).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Penny J. Weiskerger from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 20 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
CC. Patricia L. Golamis, full-time Administrative Support for the Custodial/Maintenance at the Warehouse Complex, for the purpose of retirement, effective April 28, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Patricia L. Golamis from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as administrative support. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
DD. Nancy L. Malinak, full-time Administrative Support for the Audio/Visual Department at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective August 18, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Nancy L. Malinak from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 32 years of dedicated service to our school system as administrative support. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
EE. Betty A. Sholder, full-time Food Service Manager at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 9, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Betty A. Sholder from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 18 years of dedicated service to our school system as a food service worker. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
FF. John C. Krause, part-time custodian at Roosevelt Middle School, for personal reasons, effective February 9, 2006.
The Board Members, Administrators and Mr. Holland individually thanked Dr. Lowery for her service to the Williamsport Area School District. They acknowledged some of her many accomplishments. They expressed deep regret that she is retiring and wished her much success in the future. (Acted upon at the end of the meeting).
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the retirement of Dr. Lowery:
GG. Patricia A. Lowery, Superintendent, for the purpose of retirement, effective
September 29, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Patricia A. Lowery from service in the Williamsport Area School District and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 6 ¼ years of dedicated service to our school system as Superintendent. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Phyllis C. Capps, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for planned vacation, effective for one day only on May 19, 2006.
B. Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ½ day (AM) only on February 2, 2006.
C. Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ½ day (AM) only on February 8, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
D. Karen M. Chappell, general food service worker at Sheridan Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ¼ day (AM) only on January 23, 2006.
E. Sandra L. Edler, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on February 13, 2006.
F. Mary D. Masden, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ¼ day (AM) only on January 23, 2006.
G. Paula R. Myers, general food service worker at Stevens Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for February 2, 2006, through February 3, 2006.
H. Kimberly A. Rogers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for ½ day only on February 2, 2006.
I. Kimberly A. Rogers, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on February 9, 2006.
J. Peggy A. Welch, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for planned vacation, effective September 5, 2006, through September 8, 2006.
K. Peggy A. Welch, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for planned vacation, effective October 2, 2006, through October 6, 2006.
L. Darlene R. Wesneski, general food service worker at Round Hills Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on February 8, 2006.
M. Louis H. Gatti, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on March 6, 2006.
N. Stephanie A. McKee, part-time school bus aide for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective February 10, 2006, and February 13, 2006.
O. Malinda E. Sherman, part-time school bus aide for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on February 13, 2006.
P. Kimberly A. Starr, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective February 15, 2006, and February 17, 2006.
Q. Gifford H. Tebbs, Jr., part-time custodian for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective February 27, 2006, through March 3, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect 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
Head Coach G. Scott Grove (5) $3,683
Varsity Assistants Jason F. Adams (5) $1,842
Ryan Hess (2) * $1,583
Edward C. Frame (2) *^ $1,583
[^Booster Funded Position]
Baseball Volunteers David T. Howe ---
Softball
Varsity Assistants Jeffery S. Wagner (5) from $921 to $1,842
Miranda L. Regan (5) from $921 to $1,842
(On 7/12/05 approved as sharing one position; each now full time due to Steve Reed resignation)
Boys Tennis
Head Coach Leroy Baer (5) * $2,210
Girls Track
Varsity Assistant Jamie S. Prentiss (5) $2,210
Girls Track Volunteers Nicky Rhian ---
Ted Deljanovan ---
Roosevelt Middle School
Track & Field
Girls Coach Samuel N. Fatherly (1) $1,330
(replacing Matthew D. Hartman, resigned)
Curtin Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant Brian K. Stugart (5) $2,578
(replacing Elizabeth A. Rager, resigned)
MS Assistant Teri H. Heinbach (5) $2,210
Basketball Volunteer Aaron T. Johnson ---
Track & Field
Boys Coach Matthew L. Johnson (5) $1,547
Girls Coach George H. Plowman, Jr. (5) $1,547
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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 22, 2006:
Teresa Willets 668 Wildwood Blvd., 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:
Erick J. Edler 300 E. Water St., Apt. 33, Lock Haven (eff. 02/13/06)
Robin E. Evans 613 Rural Ave., Williamsport
Matthew H. Reber 1401 Almond St., Williamsport
David A. Dalton 137 E. Third St., Apt. 7, Williamsport
Barbara E. Livingstone 1107 Elmira St., Williamsport
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:
Sally L. Dusza 950 Main St., Apt. 35, South Williamsport
Tambra L. Moody 1211 Lafayette Pkwy., Williamsport
E. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2005-2006 school year at the rates 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*):
CHORAL
Williamsport Area High School
Cherry, White and Blue Thomas Shellenberger * $ 519
(replacing Anna L. Radspinner)
F. The following persons as track event workers, effective February 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*):
Michelle A. Koons 448 Sheridan St., Williamsport
Tom Losch 1730 Almond St., Williamsport
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. Stacey L. Cherrington, 250 Pepper St., Muncy, as a teacher for the Extended Day Program, effective for the 2005-2006 school year, to 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.
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position changes:
A. Gifford Howard Tebbs, Jr., 7500 Daughertys Run Rd., Cogan Station, from a substitute custodian to a regular part-time custodian at Cochran Elementary School, 250 days up to 4 hours per day (2nd shift), with a base wage rate of $10.04 per hour, effective February 21, 2006 (replacing Ron Delker, resigned).
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Andrea L. Clark, 23 Charlotte St., Williamsport, qualified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed) to eligible students at the rate of $30.00 per hour for hours worked, effective February 22, 2006, through June 9, 2006.
8.6 OTHER
A. Approve Kevin C. Werner (art teacher at WAHS) to teach Introduction to Ceramics
(20 hours, beginning 2/21/06) and Introduction to Jewelry Design & Fabrication (20 hours, beginning 3/16/06) courses for the Community/Adult Technical Program
during the Spring, 2006, at the rate of $25.43 per hour (as per the collective bargaining agreement). All costs will be covered by participant registration fees.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
9.1 RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey, to 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.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
10.1* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to approve the following student trips:
A. Approximately 30 learning support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Holiday Inn during May 2006 to participate in the Vocational Training Awards breakfast. The students will also be treated to a trip aboard the Hiawatha. 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 and the Hiawatha will be provided by the City of Williamsport. Breakfast costs will be charged to 10-1200-635-000-30-850-000-004-0000. Three substitutes will be required for half the day.
B. Twenty-five (25) Ninth Grade Academy students, accompanied by two teachers, to travel to Penn College during February 2006 to attend a dining etiquette seminar. 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 (10-1100-519-395-30-850-000-065-006). One substitute will be required for half the day.
C. Thirty-five (35) Williamsport Area High School anatomy students, accompanied by their teacher and other adult chaperones, to travel to Philadelphia during March 2005 to visit the Franklin Institute and the College of Physicians. 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 by the students.
D. Twenty-eight (28) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s performing groups GQ and Les Chanteuses to travel to Harrisburg during March 2006 to perform at the “Music in Our Schools Month” celebration. 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 and will be paid from the choir student activity fund and the choir budget. One substitute will be required for the day.
E. Seventy-two (72) fourth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Scottish Rite and Memorial Park during May 2006. Students eligible to participate will note 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.
10.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
F. Nine (9) Williamsport Area High School choral students, accepted by competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association Region IV Chorus Festival to be held at Tunkhannock Area High School on four days 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.
Jason Albert Brian Mextorf Marlaina Carson Michael Stratton Sara Esaa Joseph Tokay
Andrew Giordano Ashley Walter Andrew Mextorf
Cost to the District would be $630 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for student registration fees; $289.20 (101-3212-642-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for music; $330 (101-3212-519-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for student transportation; and $400 (101-3212-581-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for teacher expenses. Kent Weaver, choral director, will accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for two days. Students are asked to contribute $20 toward their registration fees.
G. Six (6) Williamsport Area High School band students, accepted by competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association Region IV Band Festival to be held at Abington Heights Area High School on four dates 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.
Matthew Hartsock – Trumpet Francis Loveccchio – Alto Saxophone
Andrew Mextorf – Trumpet Clarice Tokay – Clarinet
Nicholas Umstead – French Horn Joshu Whitney – Tuba
Cost to the District would be $390 (10-3211-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees, and approximately $450 (10-3211-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for teacher expenses. Transportation is not required—the students will be transported by the teacher and parents. Todd Kendall, band director will accompany the students. One substitute will be required for two days. Students are asked to contribute $20 toward their registration fees.
H. Fifty-two (52) fourth grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accom-panied by their teachers and grade parents, to travel to Wegman’s during March 2006 as a culminating activity for their unit on health and nutrition. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
10.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
I. Seventy-five (75) six grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and two aides, to travel to Shaver’s Creek (State College) during April 2006 as a culminating activity on their science ecology unit. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to partici-pate. District transportation is requested. Costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO and from the student activity fund.
J. Seventy-five (75) six grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and two aides, to travel to Shaver’s Creek (State College) during May 2006 as a culminating activity on their science ecology unit. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate. District transportation is requested. Costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO and from the student activity fund.
K. Approximately 18 foods students from the Williamsport Area High School, accom-panied by their teacher, to travel to Messiah Lutheran Church in South Williamsport on two dates in February 2006 to cater luncheons for the Office of the Aging. 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).
L. Eight (8) Williamsport Area High School Key Club members, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Hershey on three dates during March 2006 to attend the Annual Kiwanis Key Club Convention. 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. A van will be rented to transport the students. The cost of approximately $1,000 will be paid as follows: $500 donation from Kiwanis; student fundraising; Key Club budget; and student fee.
M. Correction to Item 10.1.K on regular agenda: These trips were submitted as taking place in February 2006. The corrected dates for the trip are two dates in April 2006.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the following bid/contract items:
11.1 Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding between the Williamsport Area School District and the UNICOR providing for the disposal/removal of unused or unneeded computer equipment from the school district. This is a reauthorization of a previous agreement between the district and UNICOR.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.2 Authorize participation in the South Eastern PA Co-Op Grocery Bid for the 2006-07 school year.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
TAX ITEMS - None
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Mahaffey reminded everyone that the Embracement Roosevelt program would be held on Thursday beginning at 6:00 pm.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced that an executive session to discuss personnel items would be held following the meeting.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz and carried the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary