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, April 4, 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: David A. Huffman, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Karen V. Harris, James E. Temple.
OPENING EXERCISES were provided by Mrs. Pamela Markle.
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 6
We believe that all students need to be challenged to reach their potential.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 1 (e)
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and efficient system of public education by ensuring strong management of the school system by hiring, setting goals with and evaluating the Superintendent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Kellen Yegel and Sarah Border
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Outstanding Student Presentations:
Brandon Pardoe, Principal
Guidance Counselor
B.
Congratulations to Andrew Mextorf, a Williamsport Area High School Senior, for
winning the 2006 Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 8
Chorus Festival Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating high
school senior with high academic and musical achievement. Each candidate is
required to write a 100 word essay on “How participation in the
school’s music program has enriched his life and influenced his
future.”
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
B.
Congratulations to Andrew Mextorf cont’d:
Andrew’s accomplishments include being selected for PMEA District 8 Band, Chorus and
Orchestra, PMEA Region Band, Chorus and Orchestra and the 2005 PMEA All State Band.
Andrew participates as principal trumpet in the Williamsport Symphony Youth Orchestra and
performed the lead role of “Curly” in the 2005 WAHS production of “Oklahoma.” Andrew is
the son of Richard and Kathy Mextorf, of Williamsport.
C. Congratulations to Zachary Wagner, an eighth grade saxophone player from Curtin Middle School, for winning the 2006 Paul E. Seifrit Memorial Scholarship which is awarded by the Lycoming County Band Directors Association. Zachary competed for the scholarship by performing scales and a solo for a panel of L.C.B.D.A. judges. In addition to these criteria, Mr. Kevin Henry, Curtin Band Director, recommended Zachary for the scholarship for his commitment to the band program and his citizenship in school. Zachary is the son of Christine and David Wagner, Williamsport.
D. Congratulations to Abraham Schindler a World War II Veteran for meeting the eligibility requirements for a Williamsport Area School District high school diploma under the “Operation Recognition” program.
E. Outstanding Student Presentation
Presented by Gary Gonsar, Principal
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events
April 6-7
Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
(Elementary students will not be in school)
April 10
Diversity Committee meeting 12:00 pm
April 11
Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee meeting/canceled
April 11
Parent Organizations’ meeting with President/Vice President of the
Board of School Directors 6:00 pm
April 13-17 Spring Break (students will not be in school)
April 18-19 Snow Make-up Days (students will be in school)
April 18 WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
April 19 WASD Education Foundation meeting 5:30pm
April 20 Employment Steering Committee meeting 4:00 pm
April 26 Gifted Education Advisory Committee meeting 7:00 pm
April 27
Professional Development Inservice Day at Lycoming Valley Middle School
April 27 ETAC meeting canceled
May 1
Elementary Alternative Education Committee meeting 3:30 pm
May 2
Career & Technical Education Collaboration Reception at WAHS
5:00 pm
May 2
WASD School Board meeting at WAHS 6:00 pm
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
B. Personnel Budget Presentation - James A. Dugan
C. Expenditure Budget Presentation - Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
D. Safe Schools/Safe Communities Update
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Stone reported that the Finance Committee met to work on the budget.
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Mahaffey to approve the balance of the agenda including the addendum (Mrs. Mahaffey abstained from item 10.2).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Construction Projects - None
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $4,038,370.80
General Fund – Restricted 414,028.09
Athletics and Extra Curricular 57,315.35
Food Service Fund 114,189.09
Data Processing Fund 12,507.33
Maintenance Fund 54,411.53
Earned Income Tax 53,557.74
Student Activities 3,065.20
TOTAL $4,747,445.13
5.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 04/04/06 in the amount of $339,072.77, 04/04/06A in the amount of $104,475.36, 04/04/06B in the amount of $562,110.39, 04/04/06C in the amount of $436,350.74, 04/04/06D in the amount of $5,000.00, 04/04/06E in the amount of $1,308,425.68, 04/04/06F in the amount of $117,222.96, 04/04/06G in the amount of $22,143.41, 04/04/06H in the amount of $127,377.00 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 04/04/06, 04/04/06A, 04/04/06B, 04/04/06C, 04/04/06D, 04/04/06E, 04/04/06F, 04/04/06G and 04/04/06H.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
7.1 Approve the Metamorphosis Performing Company to present the “Sense of Touch” program to Grade 2 students at each of the six elementary schools on April 20 and 21. The cost of program is $475 for each performance for a total of $2,850. The program is funded through the elementary curriculum and site-based budgets.
7.2 P artial support for Professor Anthony Branker’s assemblies, clinics and instruction at Cochran Elementary, Curtin Middle, and Williamsport Area High Schools, in the amount of $500 from the Sheridan Project grant. Dr. Branker, an eminent jazz musician and professor of music at Princeton University, will assist the District in connecting student interest in the programs of the Sheridan Project with curricular offerings.
7.3 Approve 2006-07 calendar dates for parent/teacher conferences at Curtin Middle School November 9 -10. These dates coincide with other elementary and middle schools’ scheduled parent/teacher conferences.
7.4 Extend liability insurance coverage under the District’s policy to three competent Bucknell graduate student psychologist interns (Ellen Auchter, Marissa Vitanza and Heather Masters) who will continue to provide voluntary service to the District beyond the end of the University’s semester and through the summer – from May 15 through September 1, 2006. The services will be provided gratis and the University is unable to provide coverage when not in session.
7.5 Approve the WASD Middle School Physical Education Curriculum (6-8) document.
7.6 Approve a "Career Exploration Day" opportunity for WASD students in grades 5 through 12 on April 27, 2006. This is a career education activity and coincides with the national "Take Our Daughters to Work Day."
This experience is only recommended for students in grades 5 through 12; however, students in Kindergarten through 4th grade may participate in the experience by completing the “Application for Excused Absence for an Educational Trip.”
This is a voluntary activity that will require pre-registration to include parent's signature and identification of parent/guardian's place of employment to be visited. Additionally, students participating in this activity with their parent will be required, and given the opportunity, to complete regular academic work covered on April 27. Participating students will also be required to complete a variety of appropriate assignments relevant to their visitation of the parent's place of employment.
Participating parents are responsible for the transportation and safety of their child to and from their place of employment.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.7 Approve the following 2006 Summer School Course Offerings for the Williamsport Area High School
FULL CREDIT:
English 9 Basic
English 10 Basic
English 11 Basic
English 12 Basic
Civics & Multiculturalism and Honors
Government & Economics and Honors
United States History and Honors
Modern World History and Honors
Algebra I
Algebra II
Plane Geometry
Spanish I
French I
Web Page Design
Introduction to Visual Arts
HALF CREDIT
Reviewing Keyboarding & Computer
Physical Education 9, 10, 11/12
Health Education
7.8 Approve the calendar for the Williamsport Area High School Summer School Program Projected Costs/Rates for 2006: Classes for the 6-week program begin on Monday, June 19, 2006 and end on Friday, July 28, 2006. Classes will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:15 p.m. There will be one vacation day on Tuesday, July 4, 2006.
7.9 Approve student rates for the Williamsport Area High School Summer School Program.
Residents Non-Residents Reduced Rate
60-Hour Class $140 $220 $120
120-Hour Class $280 $440 $240
PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. John A. Westbrook, part-time security at the high 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 John A. Westbrook from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his over 6 years of dedicated service to our school system as security staff. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Jason P. Drapeau, full-time Mathematics teacher at the high school, for personal reasons, effective July 28, 2006.
C. Paula R. Myers, general food service worker at Stevens Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective March 16, 2006.
D. Shryl Toner-Whitesell, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective March 24, 2006.
E. Matthew J. Berta, substitute instructional support aide for the District, for personal reasons, effective March 10, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Vicki L. Bower, full-time instructional support aide at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective March 14, 2006, through June 5, 2006, possibly to return sooner.
Mrs. Bower has utilized all sick and/or personal days and began her unpaid leave of absence on March 14, 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.
B. Karen M. Chappell, general food service worker at Sheridan Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on May 8, 2006.
C. Jacqueline L. Derr, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on April 10, 2006.
D. Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective April 19, 2006, through April 28, 2006 and for one day only on March 24, 2006
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
E. Louis H. Gatti, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective April 24, 2006, through April 26, 2006.
F. Donald A. Lepley, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for planned vacation, effective April 10, 2006 through April 21, 2006.
G. Michele L. Lusk, general food service worker at Alternative Education School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on June 2, 2006.
H. Deborah L. Monds, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on March 17, 2006.
I. Malinda E. Sherman, part-time school bus aide for the District, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one-half day (PM) only on April 10, 2006.
J. Albert F. Hills, full-time custodian at the high school, for an unpaid medical leave, effective March 6, 2006, through May 28, 2006.
Mr. Hills utilized all vacation, sick and/or personal days and began his unpaid leave of absence on March 6, 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.
K. Michael R. Millward, full-time special education teacher at the high school, unpaid medical leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective March 14, 2006 (documentation on file).
Mr. Millward will attempt to schedule absences in advance (when possible). Mr. Millward 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.
L. Sandra L. Edler, general food service worker at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective March 30, 2006, through March 31, 2006.
M. Tammy L. Parsons, general food service worker at Roosevelt Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective March 21, 2006, through
March 31, 2006.
N. Darlene R. Wesneski, general food service worker at Round Hills Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on June 5, 2006.
O. Lisa A. Wagner, full-time Elementary (1st Grade) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid leave, effective for one-half day only on
March 24, 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
Baseball Volunteer: Dennis J. Loner ---
Roosevelt Middle School
Track & Field
Girls Coach Beth Fausnaught (1) $1,330
(replacing Sam Fatherly, resigned)
Girls Track Volunteer:
Amy Ogden ---
B.
The following persons as track event workers, effective April 5, 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*):
Richard J. Heckrote*
3179 Blockhouse Rd., Liberty
Heather D. McMurtrie*
115 South Walnut St., Lewistown
C.
The following persons to teach middle school summer classes at Curtin Middle
School
for the Middle School Remedial Summer School Program, effective June 19, 2006,
through July 21, 2006, at the rate established in the Agreement by and between
the
Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($25.43
per
hour prior to July 1; $26.22 per hour effective July 1, 2006). There will be
no summer school classes scheduled on July 4, 2006:
6th
Grade Mathematics & English
Gregory P. Kinley
75 Cider Press Rd. Apt. 4, Lock Haven
7th & 8
th Grade English
Sarah A. Brion
921 Route Rd., Liberty 16930
7th & 8
th Grade Mathematics
Michelle L. Pulizzi
1760 Williams Rd., Williamsport
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
The following staff members as Summer School Program Coordinators for up to 4.5
hours per day, 5 days per week, beginning July 10 through August 4, 2006 at the
rate
of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Also approve them for up to 80
hours of
planning and organizing before July 10, 2006 at the rate of $25.43 per hour
prior to
July 1 and $26.22 per hour effective July 1 plus appropriate benefits. They
will also
participate in up to two days of professional development prior to the program
at the
rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted under
Sheridan Project Grant:
Cochran
Hiscock, Nancy D.
66 Pheasant Lane, Cogan Station, 17728
Jackson
Cioffi, Michael A.
1226 Hillsdale Drive, Williamsport
E.
The following staff member as Summer School Library Coordinator for up to 20
hours
prior to July 7, 2006 at the rate of $25.43 per hour before July 1, 2006 and
$26.22 per
hour effective July 1, 2006 plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted
under Sheridan Project Grant.
Breon, Diane M.
1807 Walters Rd., Montoursville, 17754
F.
The following staff member as Summer School Librarian for 3½ hours per
day, 5 days
per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week beginning July 10
through
August 4, 2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate benefits, plus
one staff
development day at $90/day. All costs are budgeted under Sheridan Project
Grant.
Breon, Diane M.
1807 Walters Rd., Montoursville, 17754
G.
The following staff members as Summer School Teachers for 3½ hours per
day,
5 days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week beginning July
10
through August 4, 2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate
benefits, plus
up to two staff development days at $90/day. All costs are budgeted under Title
I.
Bennett, Michelle L.
454 George St., S. Williamsport, 17702
Fischer, Carol S.
431 Woodland Ave., Williamsport
Hanner, Cathy L.
518 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville, 17754
McChesney, Ami L.
1222 Fox Meadow Circle, Bellefonte, 16823
Piaskowski, Kathy J.
694 King St., Northumberland, 17857
Robbins, Jill P.
330 Tinsman Avenue, Williamsport
Williams, Morgan K.
2499 Lincoln Drive, Apt. 1, Williamsport
Winter, Erin F.
2421 Elwood Crescent E., Williamsport
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H.
The following staff members as Summer School Teachers for 3½ hours per
day, 5
days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week beginning July 10
through August 4, 2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate
benefits, plus
up to two staff development days at $90/day. All costs are budgeted under
Sheridan Project Grant.
Bennett, Andrew H.
35 Riverview Rd., Linden, 17744
Bidelspacher, Ann M.
1350 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport
Burger, Cathy L.
2341 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville, 17754
Calnea, Laurie C.
1301 Hepburn Street, Williamsport
Campana, Louise A.
302 Union Avenue, Williamsport
Dunkleberger, Tammi M.
17 Roseville Road, Williamsport
Gibson, Catherine E.
1221 Lose Avenue, Williamsport
Hart, Linda S.
49 Ruth Lane, Jersey Shore, 17740
Jackson, Michele R.
200 Grove St., S. Williamsport, 17702
Laurence, Patrice M.
149 Center Street, Milton, 17847
Love-Ritchey, Melissa A.
151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Mitstifer, Tracy M.
40 Highfield Drive, Williamsport
Molesky, Therese M.
412 Walnut Street, Montoursville, 17754
Neuhard, Barbara S.
366 Eckard Road, Cogan Station, 17728
Scampone, Karen D.
2400 Elwood Crescent W, Williamsport
Smith, Michael S.
414 Main Street, Watsontown, 17777
Swoyer, Lisa C.
326 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville, 17754
Tressler, Leah R.
15 W. Lincoln Street, Muncy, 17756
Walker, Rickie T.
1612 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville, 17754
Walter, Kimberly D.
1503 Hepburn Street, Williamsport
Wasp, Kimberly M.
1877 Beauty Avenue, Williamsport
I.
The following staff members as Summer School Special Education Teachers for
3½
hours per day, 5 days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week
beginning July 10 through August 4, 2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus
appropriate benefits, plus up to two staff development days at $90/day.All
costs are budgeted under ACCESS funds.
Conklin, Jennifer L.
11 Nancy Drive, Mill Hall, 17751
Garczynski, Susan K.
P. O. Box 96, Trout Run 17771
Pryor, Suzanne
170 Rock Run Rd., Cogan Station, 17728
Waldman, Jessica C.
251 Highfield Drive, Williamsport
J.
The following staff members as substitutes for all of the Summer School
Programs listed above:
Crossley, Susan C.
354 Lincoln Avenue, Williamsport
Gower, Tanya L.
540 Stewart Rd., Williamsport 17702
Stoudt, Gary J.
355 Hockley Hill Road, Turbotville, 17772
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective April 5, 2006:
Gail E. Elwell
308 Hawthorne Ave., Williamsport
Peggy A. Peterson
609 Spruce St., Williamsport
L.
Tonya R. Anderson, 934 Elizabeth St., Williamsport, as a 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.
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
A.
Michele L. Lusk, 97 East Fairview Street, Cogan Station, from a Satellite
Cafeteria
Manager (6 hours daily) at Woodward/AEP School, to a Satellite Cafeteria
Manager
(6½ hours daily) at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, with a base wage
rate of
$12.64 per hour, effective for the 2006-2007 school year. Ms. Lusk will have a
transition period of approximately two weeks during the 2005-2006 school year
(replacing Betty Sholder, retiring on June 9, 2006).
8.5 WORK CALENDARS FOR 2006-2007
Approve work schedules calendars for administrative, professional staff and
support staff employees for fiscal year 2006-2007 as listed below:
Category
Column Days Hours
12-month Custodial/Maintenance/Warehouse/
Printer/Automotive Maintenance A 250 8
12-month Administrators*, Confidential Admin. Support* B
245 7 ½*
12-month Technicians, Admin. Support B 245
7 ½
11-month Selected Admin. Support Staff C 225 7
11-month Selected Administrators* D 220
7 ½*
10-month Department Heads and Selected Administrators* E
205 7*
10-month Elem. Administrators*, Admin. Support E 205
7 Selected Psychologists
F 200 7 ½
Teacher Schedule
G 188 7
Instructional Aides/Administrative Support H
185 7
Students/Bus Drivers/Food Service/Security Officers I 180
---
*Reflects advertised office hours. These employee schedules are not limited to
office hours.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
9.1
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
10.1*
Approve the following student trips:
A.
Forty-seven (47) fifth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to the
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium during May 2006. Students eligible to
participate will not have received two pink slips; one detention, suspension,
Saturday School, or bus suspension; or two bus conduct reports within 30 school
days prior to the trip. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier.
Costs will be paid through student fundraisers.
B.
Forty-five (45) third grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during May
2006. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the
school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
District transportation is requested and will be charged to the Sheridan PTO.
C.
Fifty-two (52) fourth grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Pioneer
Tunnel (Ashland). 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.
D.
Ninety-four (94) fourth grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Penn’s
Cave during June 2006. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended within 30 days prior to the date of the trip. District
transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
E.
Approximately 154 seventh grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and aides, to travel to Leonard Harrison State
Park (Wellsboro) during June 2006. Students eligible to participate will have
received no out-of-school suspension, no IRC assignments, no more than two
timeouts, no more than two nights detention, no Saturday School assignment, and
no money owed to the school from March 27, 2006, to the date of the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt
PTO.
10.1*
Approve the following student trips cont’d:
F.
Approximately 102 fifth grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accom-panied by their adult chaperones, to travel to Knoebel’s Amusement
Resort during May 2006. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended within 30 days prior to the date of the trip. Transportation will be
provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
G.
Five (5)Williamsport Area High School vocal Jazz Ensemble students, accepted by
competitive audition, to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators’
Association District Jazz Festival to be held at Hughesville High School, on
three dates during April 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.
Alycia Haynes, Soprano
Amanda Summers, Alto
Davis Swift, Tenor Jacob Person, Bass
Holden Moyer, Bass
Cost to the district would be $325 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for
student registration fees. Teacher and parents will provide transportation.
Anna Radspinner, WAHS Choir Director, will supervise the students.
H.
Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology during April 2006
to attend a Nanotrek Camp. 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). Two
substitutes will be required for the day.
I.
Seventy (70) third grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Camp Susque
during May 2006 for a geology study. Students eligible to participate will not
have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the
trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Hepburn
PTO.
J.
Forty (40) gifted education students from Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson,
Sheridan, and Stevens Elementary Schools, accompanied by their teachers, to
travel to Round Hills Elementary School during April 2006 to take part in a
crime scene simulation. District transportation is requested
(10-1243-519-000-10-000-000-023-0000).
10.1*
Approve the following student trips cont’d:
K.
Twenty-seven (27) jazz band members from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during April 2006
to attend a clinic and performance. Students eligible to participate must be
in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-20-000-121-023-0000)
L.
Correction to Item 10.1.K. The item should have read seventy (70) jazz band
members from Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and Roosevelt Middle Schools to travel to
the Williamsport Area High School during April 2006 to attend a clinic and
performance.
M.
Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to Penn College during April 2006 to attend a Nanotrek Camp
and to explore nanotechnology career options. District transportation is
requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000). Two substitutes will be
required for the day.
10.2
Approve the following volunteers as drivers for the softball team's trip to
South Carolina. The team will be departing from Williamsport on Friday, April
7, and will return on Thursday, April 13, 2006. Volunteers will provide copies
of auto insurance certificates and valid drivers’ licenses.
(Mrs. Mahaffey abstained from this item).
Robert Loudenslager, Head Coach
Jeff Wagner, Assistant Coach
Susan Mahaffey
Robert/Constance Kibler
Darlene Wagner
Vickie Overdorff
Gary/Lori Baer Jennifer Dickey
Randy/Jeanette Lukens
Tina Peterson
Neihl/Ronda Edwards
10.3
Approve the following request for facility use:
A.
Williamsport AYSO to use the cafetorium/stage at Roosevelt Middle School on
Thursday, April 20, 2006 and Friday, April 21, 2006 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
to pose for team pictures. Williamsport AYSO is requesting relief from the
occupancy fee estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B.
Retroactive approval for Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action
(CAPPA) to use the auditorium, gymnasium and three classrooms at Curtin Middle
School on Saturdays, beginning February 4, 2006 through June 3, 2006 from
9:00 am to 3:00 pm to hold rehearsals for the CAPPA Showcase. CAPPA is
requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $2,250.00, custodial fees
to be paid from the Sheridan Project Grant. Certificate of
Insurance waived since co-
sponsored by the District.
10.3
Approve the following request for facility use:
C.
CAPPA to use the gymnasium/auditorium at Cochran Elementary School on
Saturday, April 8, 2006 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm to hold a rehearsals for the
CAPPA Showcase. CAPPA is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated
at $40.00, custodial fees to be paid from the Sheridan Project Grant.
Certificate of
Insurance waived since co-sponsored by the District.
D.
CAPPA to use the auditorium/gymnasium at Cochran Elementary School on
Saturdays, beginning April 15, 2006 through June 3, 2006 from 8:00 am to 3:30
pm
to hold rehearsals for the CAPPA Showcase. CAPPA is requesting relief of the
occupancy fees estimated at $320.00, custodial fees to be paid from the
Sheridan
Project Grant. Certificate of Insurance waived since co-sponsored by the
District,
pending approval from building principal.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1*
Approve the annual preventative maintenance contract with York International on
the HT-390 and HT-320 air conditioning units at the Williamsport High School
at an annual fee of $25,836.00
11.2
Approve a Cooperative Sports Agreement with the Loyalsock Township School
District governing the terms and conditions of a cooperative sponsorship in the
sport of interscholastic boys and girls swimming & diving for the
student-athletes of the Loyalsock Township High School and the Williamsport
Area High School. The Agreement will take
effect at the beginning of the 2006-07 school year and will remain in force for
a minimum of two years and as long thereafter as the cooperating schools
mutually agree and are in compliance with PIAA enrollment requirements.
TAX ITEMS
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Huffman reported that he toured Jackson Elementary School and it was a good
experience. He enjoyed observing a math class.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced that there will be an executive session to discuss
terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to
receive legal advice from an attorney would follow this evening’s meeting.
Upon motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Markle and carried the
meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary