W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
August 1, 2006
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES –
Mrs. Lois Williams
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 4
We believe each person is unique, important, and learns differently.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 2 ( f )
The Williamsport Area School Board will model responsible governance and
leadership by complying with Board policy and all applicable local, state and
federal laws and regulations.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings – May 2 and 16 and June 6 and 20, 2006
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
Meeting with Public Financial Management - SWAPS
B.
Consider appointing Mr. Zimmerman as a voting delegate for the 2006 PSBA
Legislative Policy Council meeting which will be held on October 12, 2006, at
the
School Leadership Conference. 4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A.
Discussion Regarding J. Henry Cochran Community Fitness Trail Proposal
B.
Consider authorizing Cochran Elementary School to pursue the completion of a
master site plan and the land development plan for the J. Henry Cochran
Community Fitness Trail. There will be no cost to the District.
C. Calendar of Events
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
C. Calendar of Events Cont’d:
August 24-25
District-wide Professional Development Inservice day
4.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.4 Construction Projects
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,589,438.69
General Fund – Restricted 269,762.17
Athletics and Extra Curricular
7,539.62 Food Service Fund
8,642.25
Data Processing Fund 11,455.65
Maintenance Fund 35,048.81
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00 Earned Income Tax
37,503.61
Student Activities 0.00
TOTAL
$2,959,390.80
5.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 08/01/06 in the amount of $390,408.17, 08/01/06A in
the amount of $233,468.37,
08/01/06B in the amount of $1,181,769.19, 08/01/06C in the amount of
$739,030.76, 08/01/06D in the amount of $11,587.72,
08/01/06E in the amount of $97,661.60, 08/01/06F
in the amount of $1,672,653.05, 08/01/06G in the amount of $551,288.03,
08/01/06H in the amount of $252,351.88, 08/01/06I in the amount of $35,458.32,
08/01/06J in the amount of $58,812.09, 08/01/06K in the amount of $8,500.00,
08/01/06L in the amount of $750.00, 08/01/06M in the amount of $100.00,
08/01/06N in the amount of $2,052,823.99, 08/01/06O in the amount of $5,000.00,
08/01/06P in the amount of $100,810.97, 08/01/06Q in the amount of $309,050.61
and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute
Order Nos. 08/01/06, 08/01/06A, 08/01/06B, 08/01/06C, 08/01/06D, 08/01/06E,
08/01/06F, 08/01/06G, 08/01/06H, 08/01/06I, 08/01/06J 08/01/06K, 08/01/06L,
08/01/06M, 08/01/06N, 08/01/06O, 08/01/06P and 08/01/06Q.
5. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
5.3
Consider authorizing the following depositories for the funds of the
Williamsport Area School District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Fulton Bank
FNB Bank U.S. Bank
5.4
Consider authorizing an On-line Banking Agreement with FNB Bank and approve a
$25.00 set-up fee and a monthly fee of $20.00.
5.5
Consider approving the purchase of the attached list of copiers and duplicators
from Phillips Supply House at a total cost of $_____________ (actual number
will be distributed at the meeting and will be approximately $260,000). The
copiers and duplicators are priced according to Pennsylvania State Contract
pricing. AND Consider approving a 5 year tax-exempt lease purchase agreement
with Municipal Leasing Consultants from Grand Isle, VT for the financing of the
copiers and duplicators. The interest rate for the lease is 4.29% and the
monthly payment will be approximately $4,822.
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
7.1
Consider approving the following middle school Lit/Media teachers for summer
curriculum development activities:
Teachers will be paid at the daily substitute rate. Funds for these activities
have been in budgeted in 2004-2005 Title IID.
7.2
Consider approving an additional Professional Development/Inservice Act 80 Day
in the 2006-07 WASD School District Calendar for Williamsport Area High School
on May 10, 2007.
7.3
Consider approving the music curriculum document for the “WAHS Jazz, Rock
and Contemporary Music” course.
7.4
Consider approving the music curriculum document for the “WAHS
Comprehensive Guitar Course.”
7.5
Consider approving the music curriculum document for the “Middle Classroom
Music Curriculum.”
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.6
Consider approving the “Middle School Science Curriculum: Grade 6, 7 and
8” document.
7.7
Consider approving the “Middle School Mathematics Curriculum: Grade 6, 7
and 8” document.
7.8
Consider approving the textbook, Pennsylvania Our Home
by Susan K. Donley (Gibbs Smith, Publisher in 2005) for use by the fourth
grades of the Williamsport Area School District. The textbook was reviewed and
recommended by a team of elementary Grade 4 teachers and administrators. The
cost is $40 per text with teacher materials included for each classroom.
Approximately 400 copies will be ordered from the elementary curriculum budget.
7.9
Consider paying Deb McCollum, a personal care aide, at her hourly rate to learn
physical therapy stretches for a student to whom she is assigned for up to two
hours in the month of August. Training will be provided by the Children’s
Development center and Deb will be paid out of ACCESS. String number is
10-1200-191-891-30-850-100-004-0007.
7.10
Consider paying the Children’s Development Center $80.00 per hour for
physical therapy training to be given to a paraprofessional (see above).
Training will last no more than two hours and will be delivered during the
month of August. Training will be paid out of ACCESS. String number is
10-2272-329-891-00-000-000-004-0007.
7.11
Consider paying Sarah Jane DeHaas, Ph.D. $2,000 for a full day of
paraprofessional training on August 25, 2006. Training will be paid out of
ACCESS and the string number is 10-2272-329-891-00-000-000-004-0007.
7.12
Consider paying the American Red Cross to provide CPR/First Aid training at
$38.00 per personal care paraprofessional on August 24, 2006. In order to bill
ACCESS for services, personal care aides must have this certification updated.
Approximately 40 paraprofessionals will need this certification. Training will
be paid out of ACCESS. String number is 10-2272-329-891-00-000-000-004-0007.
7.13
Consider approving Dr. Patricia Edwards, a professor in the department of
teacher education and senior researcher at the National Center for the
Improvement of Early Reading Achievement at Michigan State University, as a
consultant to the Diversity Committee to develop/implement a District Diversity
Plan that will involve at least the following: Diversity Plans for Jackson
Elementary School and Williamsport Area High School; and community meetings.
Dates Dr. Edwards would be working in WASD would include: September 21-22,
2006, October 12-13, 2006, and May 10-11, 2007. Approximate costs of $15,580
include: $2,000 per day consultant fee; $880 for air fare, hotel and expenses
per visit; and $1,000 for materials. Costs are budgeted in the Assistant
Superintendent’s professional development budget account
#10-2271-329-(582/610)-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
Tracey A. Tillett, full-time Kindergarten teacher at Jackson Elementary School,
for the purpose of retirement, effective June 10, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Tracey A. Tillett
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 19 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.
B.
Judy L. Edler, full-time Administrative Support II in the Curriculum Department
at the DSC, 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 Judy L. Edler from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 36 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.
C.
Shirley M. Schuler, full-time Instructional Support Aide at the high school,
for the purpose of retirement, effective August 25, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Shirley M. Schuler
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as an
instructional support aide. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
D.
Bessie G. Lowry, half-time Classroom Art Education teacher at Sheridan
Elementary School, for other employment, effective August 1, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Susan E. McGehean, special education (learning support) teacher at the high
school, leave of absence effective August 24, 2006, through the end of the
first semester of the 2006-2007 school term (tentative date of January 19,
2007).
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
B.
Elissa K. Koontz, full-time Title I Reading Specialist for the District, for an
unpaid child rearing leave, effective August 24, 2006, through the end of the
first
semester of the 2006-07 school term (tentative return date of January 22,
2007).
C.
Marcy L. Garrison, full-time Elementary (1st
Grade) teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave,
effective September 15, 2006, through December 7, 2006, possibly to return
sooner.
Mrs. Garrison will utilize sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid
leave of absence on September 15, 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.
D.
Connie L. Breen, full-time instructional support aide at the high school,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective September 11-15, 2006.
E.
Lois M. Robinson, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective September 11-15, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Susan E. McGehean, 936 W. Third St., Williamsport, as Acting Secondary Special
Education Coordinator, effective August 23, 2006, through the first semester of
the
2006-2007 school term (205 day schedule prorated). Mrs. McGehean will be paid
at
the pro-rated rate of $182.08 per diem (4-hour day) or $45.52 per hour and will
be
eligible for benefits as provided under the Act 93 Compensation Plan (Mrs.
McGehean will serve in this position replacing Rox-Ann Reifer, on unpaid
leave).
B.
Elizabeth R. Fronk, 2525 Grand St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2006-2007 school term (scheduled date is August
24,
2006), to teach Kindergarten at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of
Step 2,
master’s, $42,300. Ms. Fronk holds bachelor’s and master’s
degrees from
Bloomsburg University and is certified in Elementary K-6 (replacing Tracey
Tillett,
retired). Mrs. Fronk will also be scheduled to participate in Induction
Program
activities before the start of the 2006-2007 school term.
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2006-2007
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
Football
Head Coach:
Timothy T. Thompson (5) $7,593
Varsity Assistants:
Tony C. Birch (5) $3,797
Christopher Eiswerth (5) $3,797
Randall R. Boone (5) $3,797
Junior Varsity Assistants:
Anthony D. Segraves (4) $3,212
Stephen Saratowski (5) $3,417
Robert T. Lundy (5) $3,417
Ninth Grade Coaches:
Kirk Coates (2)* $2,611
Dale S. Loder (5) $3,037
Volunteer:
Justin D. Ross ---
Corey Burkholder ---
Patrick Vollman ---
DePhilip Jackson ---
Rick Rocky ---
Boys Soccer
Head Coach: Christian A. Lovecchio (5)
$3,797
Assistant Coach: Andrew K. Zimmerman (5)
$1,898
TBA
Girls Soccer
Head Coach: Marc Lovecchio (5)
$3,797
Assistant Coach: Melissa Smith (1)*
$1,632
Aron D. Haefner (4) $1,785
*NOTE: Marilouise Mazzante will be working with the soccer teams,
training them in speed, strength and conditioning during the pre-season.
She will be compensated by the Soccer Booster Club.
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Head Coach:
Philip D. Meanor (5) $3,037
Assistant Coach:
Lisa M. Godin (5) $1,519
Golf
Head Coach:
TBA
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2006-2007
school year cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Girls Tennis
Head Coach:
John F. Dorner (5) $2,278
Assistant:
Michael Byerly (3)* $1,071
Volunteer:
Leroy Baer ---
Cheerleading
Coach:
TBA
Assistant Coach: TBA Middle Schools
Middle School Girls Soccer
Coach: Marc Lovecchio (5)
$1,329
Middle School Boys Soccer
Coach: Christian A. Lovecchio (5)
$1,329
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
Seth H. Decker (2) $2,285
Assistant:
Adam J. Allison (2) $1,958
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Miranda L. (Regan) Dimoff (5) $1,329
Assistant:
Teri H. Heinbach (5) $1,139
Volunteer:
David Dimoff ---
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
David R. Heller (3) $2,498
Assistant:
Andrew H. Bennett (4) $2,141
John M. Gossner (5) $2,278
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Jeffrey S. Wagner (5) $1,329
Assistant: Ken George (2)*
$ 979
Volunteer: Valerie Gair ---
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2006-2007
school year cont’d:
Roosevelt Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
Randall G. Laird (5) $2,658
Assistant:
Larry L. Smith (4) $2,141
Assistant:
Matthew D. Hartman (3) $2,141
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Steve L. Reed (5) $1,329
Assistant: Jessica C. Waldman (3)
$1,071
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:
Naomi M. Baier
78 Gardner Rd., Muncy
Jeremy A. Eldred P.O. Box 522, Avis
E.
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:
Wendy L. Hinkal
939 High St., Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Janice A. Hornberger, 477 Freys Lane, Cogan Station, from a full-time
instructional support aide to a full-time Administrative Support II (225 day, 7
hours per day) at the Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, with a base wage
rate of $24,476, prorated ($13.34 per hour), effective August 28, 2006
(replacing Karen Mazzullo, retiring in September 2006).
8.5 COMPENSATION PLANS
A.
Consider approving the Executive Administrative Compensation Plan term to be
determined.
B.
Consider approving the Administrative Compensation Plan (Act 93) for July 1,
2006, through June 30, 2009.
C.
Consider approving the Confidential
Secretaries Compensation Plan for July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2009.
8.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Authorize the Board President to sign an agreement with Employee Services,
Inc.,
55 Chamberlain St., Wellsville, New York 14895, reflecting a rate of $20.00 per
employee for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services for the 2006-2007
school year.
B.
Randi Katz, 8 West Eighth St., Bloomsburg, as a sign language tutor for parent
of eligible special education student for up to 54 hours of training plus 10
hours of preparation time and travel time (not to exceed one hour each way), to
be completed
9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Savage.
9.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Consider approving released time for staff members to participate in
professional develop-ment 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. (See attachment)
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
10.1
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action (CAPPA) to use the
auditorium at Cochran Elementary School on the following dates July 21 and 28,
2006 and August 4, 11, 16 and 24, 2006 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm to prepare for
CAPPA Showcase special performances. CAPPA is requesting relief of the
occupancy fees estimated at $240.00. Certificate of
Insurance waived since co-sponsored by the District.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1*
Consider authorizing the purchase of bakery products. Butter-Krust Baking
Company, Inc. and Stroehmann Bakeries L.C. will both be utilized. Source of
Funds: Food Service Fund. RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Butter-Krust Baking Company, Inc.
249 North 11th Street
Sunbury, PA 17801-2450
Stroehmann Bakeries L.C.
3375 Lycoming Creek Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.2*
Consider authorizing the purchase of ice cream products. Recommend
Rakestraw’s Ice Cream, Inc. based on price and they meet the required
specifications. Source of Funds: Food Service Fund.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Rakestraw’s Ice Cream, Inc.
17 East Coover Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
11.3*
Consider authorizing the purchase of fluid milk and milk products. Schneider
Valley Farms Dairy was selected based on availability of products. Source of
Funds: Food Service Fund.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Schneider-Valley Farms Dairy
1860 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
11.4*
Consider authorizing the purchase of musical equipment and supplies in
accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All
recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on
this bid it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete
tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing by any interested
parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2006. RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Haines Music, Selinsgrove, PA
$2,632.60
Interstate Music Supply Inc., New Berlin, WI 12,972.88
J.R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, PA 250.00
Loser’s Music Inc., Lebanon, PA 549.00
Robert M. Sides Inc., Williamsport, PA 7,337.08
Shar Music Products Inc., Ann Arbor, MI 3,327.00
Steve Weiss Music Inc., Willow Grove, PA 1,374.48
Southwest Strings Inc, Tucson, AZ 2,207.00
Victor’s House of Music Inc., Paramus, NJ 1,035.00
Washington Music Center Inc., Wheaton, MD 1,534.00
Woodwind & Brasswind, South Bend, IN 2,724.40
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $35,943.44
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.5
Consider authorizing the purchase of Career & Technology Education Supplies
in accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards.
All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting our
specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on
this bid, it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete
tabulation is available in the Business Office for viewing by any interested
parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2006:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Airgas, White Deer, PA
$10,503.80
Arch Electronics, Philadelphia, PA 134.25
Badger Graphic Sales, Kaukauna, WI 123.00
Barbey Electronics Corp., Reading, PA 397.10
Brodhead Garrett, Mansfield, OH 5,895.76
Burton and Burton, Bogart, GA
223.80
Delvies Plastics Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
1,584.06
Downes & Reader Hardwood, Stoughton, MA 125.66
Eastern Wood Products, Williamsport, PA 820.00
Enovation Graphic Systems, Pennsauken, NJ 20.00
Forest County Wood, Tionesta, PA
730.40
G. E. Richards Supplies, Landisville, PA
3.00
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies Inc., Leola, PA 145.49
Industrial Arts Supply Co., Inc., St. Louis Park, MN 343.26
Mann & Parker Lumber Co., New Freedom, PA 2,676.00
Metco Supplies, Leechburg, PA
11,915.62
Midwest Shop Supplies, Sioux City, IA 8,096.42
Modern School Supplies, Hartford, CT 295.50
OAM Supply Co. Inc., Cleveland, OH 1,363.68
Paxton Patterson Corp., Chicago, IL 11,248.46
Penn State Seed Co., Dallas, PA 1,727.91
Presstex Inc., Des Plaines, IL
520.52
Retco Alloy Co. Inc., Glenview, IL
5,965.32
Sandpaper Inc. of Illinois, Glen Ellyn, IL
142.11
Snap-On Tools, Lewisburg, PA
401.28
Satco Supply Inc., St. Paul, MN
5,540.92
Valley Litho Supply Co. Inc., Rice Lake, WI
188.95
Williamsport Automotive Inc., Williamsport, PA 4,376.41
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$75,508.68
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.6*
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for
carpeting at Round Hills, Stevens and Sheridan Elementary Schools.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Doc’s Carpet, Williamsport, PA
$12,210.00
11.7
Consider awarding a contract for the purchase and installation of automotive
lifts for the Automotive Technology Building located at the Williamsport Area
High School in accordance with our specifications and the following recommended
award. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid meeting
specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on
this bid it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete
tabulation is available in the business office for viewing by any interested
parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Economy Auto Parts Inc., Williamsport, PA
$11,977.20
11.8
Consider authorizing the purchase of two (2) clay kilns to be used at Hepburn
Lycoming Elementary and Cochran Elementary Schools in accordance with our
specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards
are based on the lowest bid meeting our specifications.
Due to the extensive number of vendors on this bid, it is impractical to
provide a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the
Business Office for viewing by any interested parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m., and opened publicly in the District
Service Center at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2006:
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Kurtz Bros, Clearfield, PA
$5,930.00
12. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
12. TAX ITEMS
12.2
Consider authorizing the Municipal and School Income Tax Office to obtain
income information from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for the purpose
of verifying income taxes reported to this local office.
13. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
14. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Board Policy #902, “Public Participation in Board Meetings”:
A.
There will be two public comment sections: one during the first two hours of
the meeting at a time to be determined by the presiding officer; and the other
at the end of the meeting. This gives the presiding officer some flexibility
to fit the first public comment section into the agenda at a convenient time.
B.
Persons submitting a formal request to speak during the first public comments
section should be present promptly at the beginning of the meeting in the event
that they are invited to speak prior to commencement of the scheduled business
that is outlined in the agenda. Persons who have submitted a written request
will be given an opportunity to make a presentation about an issue that is on
the agenda when the issue is scheduled for discussion or about an issue that is
not on the agenda during the first two hours of the Board meeting, at a time
to be determined by the presiding officer.
C.
Each public comment section will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Each
speaker will be limited to a maximum of five minutes.
D.
Those wishing to speak during the first public comments section must submit a
formal request in writing to the business administrator no later that 9:00 a.m.
on the day of the Board meeting. This gives people an opportunity to come to
the District Service Center on Monday before the Board meeting to read the
posted agenda.
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING AUXILIARY AIDES & SERVICES
The Williamsport Area School District does not discriminate against individuals
on the basis of disability. If you are disabled and wish to attend and/or
participate in any public meeting of the Williamsport Area School Board of
Directors or event of the School District, the District will make reasonable
accommodations to allow your full involvement. If you require specific
auxiliary aids or services you must notify the Board Secretary (327-5500), 201
West Third Street, Williamsport, PA of your needs at least five (5) working
days prior to the event.
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
August 7 Diversity Committee meeting 12:00 pm
August 7
Secondary Alternative Education Committee meeting 4:00 pm
August 15 WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
August 21-22 New Teacher Induction
August 28
District-wide Inservice/Building Meetings day
August 29
First Day of School for Grades K-9
August 29
Inservice Day for Grades 10-12
August 30
All Students Report to School
September 4 Labor Day Holiday
September 5 WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
before August 1, 2006
, before January 1, 2007, at the rate of $25.00 per hour (funded through
ACCESS) [revision to item originally approved on 07/11/06].
