AGENDA ADDENDUM
June 6, 2006
C.
Newberry Community Partnership Presentation—Roosevelt Students
D.
Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School Students:
rare Regional Gold Key for his photograph entitled "Silent
Reflection." From among over 200,000 student submissions to the Scholastic
Arts Award program, some 5,000 were judged locally and submitted to New York
for display before a panel of nationally acclaimed judges. Of these finalists,
only 700 submissions won Gold Key status in Manhattan; Jeremiah's photograph
was one of these.
E.
Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School Students for
Being Accepted to Governor’s School:
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
E.
Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School Students for
Being Accepted to Governor’s School Cont’d:
B.
Consider approving change orders #G-HL-33, G-HL-34, G-HL-35, G-HL-36 and
G-HL-37 to the contract with the Robert Feaster Company, General Contractor,
increasing the contract by $13,215.00 and adjusting the contract total to
$6,366,330.50.
C.
Consider approving change order H-LV-12 to the contract with R&J Ertel,
HVAC Contractor, increasing the contract by $3,301.00 and adjusting the
contract total to $2,000,779.23.
D.
Consider approving change orders E-HL-15 and E-LV-12 to the contract with Lecce
Electric, Electrical Contractor, increasing the contract by $8,564.00 and
adjusting the contract total to $1,798,519.00.
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.13
Consider signing the "Letter of Intent" to purchase/renew the
contract for Study Island to be used by the elementary schools in the EAP
tutoring program (6/1/06--6/1/07). The cost for this is $5,913.60 and will be
funded through the 2006--07 EAP funds.
March 5, 2007 and April 27, 2007.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
H.
Catherine E. Gibson, as teacher for the Elementary Summer School Program, for
personal reasons, effective June 5, 2006. (Mrs. Gibson will continue as a 5
th grade teacher at Jackson Elementary School.)
I.
Kyle D. Hunter, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for the
purpose of retirement, effective July 30, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Kyle D. Hunter
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 21 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.
J.
Steven R. Wiser, full-time Social Studies teacher at the high school, for the
purpose of retirement, effective June 12, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Steven R. Wiser
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.
K.
Aaron C. Naginey, long-term substitute Speech Therapist for the District, for
personal reasons, effective June 9, 2006.
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
G.
Joy L. White, full-time elementary (4th
grade) teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave,
effective May 11, 2006, through June 2, 2006.
Mrs. White began her unpaid leave of absence on May 11, 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.
H.
Staci L. Godfrey, full-time Instructional Support Aide at Hepburn-Lycoming
Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave on an intermittent basis (as
needed), effective May 25, 2006, through June 9, 2006, to care for a family
member.
Mrs. Godrey will attempt to schedule absences in advance (when possible). Mrs.
Godrey 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.
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
I.
Stephanie N. Bradley, part-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective June 7, 2006, through
June 9, 2006. Mrs. Bradley is not eligible for leave under the Family Medical
Leave Act at this time.
J.
Teresa M. Willets, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on June 6, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
L.
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:
Kristin N. Kopysciansky
140 Grove St., S. Williamsport
M.
The following substitute administrative support/aides, subject to assignment by
the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board
policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Joylene M. Speary
1328 High St., 1st Floor, Williamsport
N.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 29, 2006:
Joylene M. Speary
1328 High St., 1st Floor, Williamsport
O.
J. Thomas Mitchell, 57 Redwing Rd., Lock Haven, as Blended School Administrator
for the 2005-2006 school year, at a stipend of $5,000 plus appropriate
benefits. Dr. Mitchell also serves as Department Head for Science.
P.
The following individuals as Blended Schools Program teachers for the 2005-2006
school year for students enrolled in the Blended Schools Program offered
through the Williamsport Area School District at a stipend of $300 per student
plus appropriate benefits:
Thomas P. Bartholomew (Elementary) 529 Fairmont Ave., S. Williamsport
James N. Koren (Social Studies) 1626 Warren Ave., Williamsport
Jill M. Loudenslager (Math)
492 Crescent Hill Rd., Cogan Station
Daniel A. Mayers (Science)
435 W. Higland Ave., S. Williamsport
Abbie L. Newcomer (Science) 350 Northway Rd. Ext., Williamsport
Wenda K. Lockcuff (English)
83 Hillcrest Dr., Cogan Station
Eric M. Speight (Math)
806 Ashworth Lane, State College
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Q.
Michael A. Haines, 343 Eldred St., Williamsport, to serve as the Building
Coordinator at Curtin Middle School for Summer School Program for up to seven
(7) days prior to the start of the Summer School Program at the rate of $90.00
per day and for up to 4 hours per day during the Summer School Program,
effective July 10, 2006, through August 4, 2006, at the rate of $26.22 per hour
or contract rate plus eligible benefits.
R.
Charles F. Greevy IV, 612 Rural Ave.,Williamsport, to serve as the Assistant
Building Coordinator at Curtin Middle School for Summer School Program for up
to five (5) days prior to the start of the Summer School Program at the rate of
$90.00 per day and for up to 4 hours per day during the Summer School Program,
effective July 10, 2006, through August 4, 2006, at the rate of $26.22 per
hour or contract rate plus eligible benefits.
S.
The following persons to teach for the Summer School Program at Curtin Middle
School, for up to three (3) days prior to the start of the Summer School
Program at the rate of $90.00 per day and for up to 3½ hours per day
during the Summer School Program, effective July 10, 2006, through August 4,
2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour or contract rate plus appropriate benefits:
Teachers
Jaclyn P. Haines
343 Eldred St., Williamsport
Lee W. Kaar
1645 Chestnut St., Williamsport
Timothy T. Thompson
7 E. Water St., Lock Haven
Seth H. Decker 130 W. Central Ave., S. Williamsport
David C. Fink
2218 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport
Arnold J. Betts
1300 Mahaffey Hollow Rd., Linden
Librarian
Kimberly A. Brosan
300 Rural Ave., Lewisburg
T.
Ann G. McCarroll, 1212 Mosquito Valley Rd., Williamsport 17702, as
administrative support staff for the Summer School Program at Curtin Middle
School for one (1) day prior to the start of the Summer School Program and for
up to 3½ hours per day during the Summer School Program, effective July
10, 2006, through August 4, 2006, at the current contract rate.
U.
Linda A. Clark, 5677 Quenshuckeney Rd., Jersey Shore, as instructional support
aide for the Summer School Program at Curtin Middle School for one (1) day
prior to the start of the Summer School Program and for up to 4 hours per day
during the Summer School Program, effective July 10, 2006, through August 4,
2006, at the current contract rate.
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
V.
The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment
to
Ryan C. Moon, 171 Rock Rd., Trout Run, as a temporary professional employee,
effective with the 2006-2007 school term (scheduled date is August 24, 2006),
to
teach Mathematics at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’
;s, $38,750,
provided Mr. Moon obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification
and
all appropriate documentation by July 21, 2006 (replacing Lisa Jacobs,
resigned). Mr. Moon will
also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before
the start of the 2006-2007 school term.
8.6 OTHER
A.
Authorize payment to Spring M. Moore, 1133 Market St., Williamsport, English
teacher at the high school, as the instructor of a high school English 11
Remediation course held after school hours during the second and third marking
periods of 2005-2006 school year. Ms. Moore is to be paid $150 per student
plus appropriate benefits for five (5) students who were enrolled in the class.
B.
Authorize the Board President and Board Secretary to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Williamsport Education Association (WEA) waiving
(one time only) provisions of Article 30 (Retirement Benefit) and for those
bargaining unit members who submit a written irrevocable resignation (to be
effective no later than August 1, 2006) to the Director of Human Resources.
All other provisions of the agreement shall be applied as written.
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
10.2*
Approve the following request for facility use cont’d:
C.
Family Life Services/Girls on the Run to use the gymnasium (during inclement
weather) and outdoor running area at Round Hills Elementary School, June 26
through June 30, 2006, from 7:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to promote physical
fitness and healthy choices for girls Family Life Services is requesting relief
of the occupancy fees estimated at $125.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
D.
Family Life Services/Girls on the Run to use the gymnasium (during inclement
weather) and outdoor running area at Sheridan Elementary School, June 26
through
June 30, 2006, from 7:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to promote physical fitness and
healthy choices for girls Family Life Services is requesting relief of the
occupancy fees estimated at $125.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
E.
Family Life Services/Girls on the Run to use the gymnasium (during inclement
weather) and outdoor running area at Jackson Elementary School, August 14
through
August 18, 2006, from 7:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to promote physical fitness
and healthy choices for girls Family Life
Services is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $125.00.
Certificate of Insurance on file.
11. BIDS/CONTRACT CONT’D:
11.8
Consider authorizing a lease agreement with the Williamsport Scottish Rite to
hold the 2008 WAHS prom at a cost of $500.00.
September 6, 2005 through June 30, 2006 for the Dual Enrollment Program at the
Williamsport
Area High School. Item necessary to meet Dual Enrollment Grant requirements.