Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA

Board of Directors Meeting

W illiamsport A rea

S chool D istrict

Board of Directors Meeting

September 19, 2006

6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

AGENDA

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. OPENING EXERCISES - Mrs. Karen Harris

SILENT REFLECTION

DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 7

We believe that all students learn best in a safe, non-threatening environment.

PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 3 ( a )

The Williamsport Area School Board will govern through policy by seeking input from stakeholders and following an established procedure for consideration.

PSBA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

We, as members of our local Board of Education, representing all the residents

of our school district, believe that:

Striving toward ideal conditions for effective School Board service to our community, in a spirit of teamwork and devotion to public education, is the greatest instrument for preserving and perpetuating our representative democracy.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None

3.1 Student Representatives’ Report – Latasha Kast and Joshua Laird

4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD

4.1 BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.

A. Congratulations to Mohammed Basith, a Williamsport Area High School senior, for being named a 2006 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.

4.2 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D./Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.

A. Calendar of Events

September 20 WASD Education Foundation meeting 5:30 pm
September 21 Diversity Committee meeting 9 am to 3 pm
September 22 District Wide Professional Development Inservice Day
September 27 Gifted Education Advisory Council meeting 7:00 pm
October 2 Secondary Alternative Education Committee meeting 4:00 pm
October 3 WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm

B. On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through October is Art from the Fair. This is an exhibition of ribbon winning pieces that were on display at the Lycoming County Fair in July.

4.3 Committee Reports by Board Members

4.4 Construction Projects

A. Item to be provided on the addendum.

5. FINANCE REPORT

Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson

5.1* Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 09/19/06 in the amount of $355,293.24, 09/19/06A in the amount of $114,371.51, 09/19/06B in the amount of $6,076.08,09/19/06C in the amount of $1,441,553.97, 09/19/06D in the amount of $1,061,100.63, 09/19/06E in the amount of $43,871.14 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 09/19/06, 09/19/06A, 09/19/06B, 09/19/06C, 09/19/06D and 09/19/06E.

6. BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple

Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.

7. CURRICULUM REPORT

Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.

7.1 Consider approving Joel Ryder, half-time art teacher at WAHS to be paid up to 10 additional half-days beyond his work schedule to participate in full-day inservices during the 2006-07 school year.

7.2 Consider approving Crissy Walker, a special education teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, to provide afterschool support services beginning October 3, 2006 to special education students as part of the EAP program at the hourly curriculum rate. Salary not to exceed $2,000 will be paid out of ACCESS. The budget account number is 10-1200-121-891-20-650-000-004-0007.

7. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:

7.3 Consider approving participation of WAHS students Chelsey Erb, Amber Lee, and Matthew Hartsock in Leadership Lycoming’s Youth Leadership Lycoming Program. The students will participate in 11 program days throughout the 2006-07 school year with other high school students throughout Lycoming County. The purposes of the program are to learn more about the local community, to build students’ leadership skills, and to encourage community service. Tuition is $500 per student and is budgeted under Project 720 budget account #10-1100-569-395-30-850-000-065-0007.

7.4 Consider approving revisions of Sections II, IV & X of the Eighth Grade Lit/Media Curriculum document that was formerly approved by the Board September 6, 2005.

7.5 Consider approving payment to Margaret M. Harpster, 96 Evergreen Dr., Linden, teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, at the rate of $90 per day for up to one and one-half (1½) days for writing IEP's before the start of the school term to ensure educational services for the 2006-2007 school term.

8. PERSONNEL REPORT

Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.

8.1 RESIGNATIONS - None at this time

8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Consider approving the following leaves of absence:

A. Tiffani A. Ault, full-time mathematics teacher at Curtin Middle School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective October 3, 2006, through the end of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2006).

Mrs. Ault is currently utilizing sick and/or personal days and will begin her unpaid leave of absence on October 3, 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, and then will be on an unpaid leave for the remainder of the year.

B. Kimberly A. Barry, full-time elementary (2^nd grade) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective October 20, 2006, through November 10, 2006.

Mrs. Barry's leave of absence is 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.

8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:

C. Heather L. Plocinski, full-time elementary (4^th grade) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave, effective October 2, 2006, through December 24, 2006, possibly to return sooner.

Mrs. Plocinski's leave of absence is 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. Lisa R. Kelchner, part-time instructional support aide at Curtin Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective September 28-29, 2006.

E. Kathie A. Saar, part-time instructional support aide at Cochran Elementary School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective September 11, 2006, through October 9, 2006.

F. Judith A. Welch, school bus driver for the District, unpaid leave for the purpose of travel, effective November 1-3, 2006.

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF

Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:

A. The following persons as teachers for the Educational Assistance Program/Tutoring Program effective for the 2006-2007 school year (beginning October, 3, 2006). Teachers will be paid at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate benefits, up to three (3) days per week, one (1) hour per day plus 15 minutes preparation time per hour of instruction (maximum of 3.75 hours per week; total length of program is 60 days) [## indicates Building Coordinator, an additional 15 minutes per day; up to 45 minutes per week]. All funds budgeted under EAP (Educational Assistance Program):

Cochran Elementary:

Kristiann McQuown ## 25 Round Hill Rd., Williamsport

Elizabeth A. Moore 76 Alta Vista Dr., Williamsport

Michelle L. Bennett 454 George St., S. Williamsport

Erin F. Winter 2421 Elwood Crescent East, Williamsport

Rhonda L. Getgen 2850 Bottle Run Rd., Williamsport

Tracy M. Mitstifer 40 Highfields Dr., Williamsport

Shelley L. Litz 2347 Wheatland Ave., Williamsport

Anne M. Lesher 318 Linvic Dr., Muncy

Substitutes for Cochran:

Nancy D. Hiscock 66 Pheasant Lane, Cogan Station

Melissa A. Love-Ritchey 151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

A. The following persons as teachers for the Educational Assistance Program cont’d:

Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary:

Erica M. Bacon 715 Prospect Ave., Williamsport

Cathy L. Burger 2341 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville

Michelle R. Jackson 200 Grove St., S. Williamsport

Barbara S. Neuhard 366 Eckard Rd, Cogan Station

Tina M. Rhinehart 2075 Nices Hollow Rd., Jersey Shore

Lisa C. Swoyer 326 Cedarwood Dr, Montoursville

Susan K. Garczynski P.O. Box 96, Trout Run

Substitutes for Hepburn-Lycoming:

Kimberly M. Wasp 1877 Beauty Ave., Williamsport

Jackson Elementary:

Michelle K. Dixon ## P.O. Box 172, Cogan Station

Stacy L. Cherrington 250 Pepper St., Muncy

Susan C. Crossley 354 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport

Sarah B. MacIntyre 1329 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport

Sandra L. Young 1411 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport

Suzanne Pryor 84 Thunder Rd., Cogan Station

Jacqueline K. Whiteman 58 Maple Ave, Williamsport

Janice E. Todd 728 Memorial Ave., Williamsport

Jill P. Robbins 330 Tinsman Ave., Williamsport

Louise A. Campana 301 Union Ave., Williamsport

Kellie J. Bower-Vogt 1051 Village Rd., Pennsdale

Substitutes for Jackson:

Diane L. Konieczney 2840 Orchard Ave., Montoursville

Gloria Z. Greevy 1401 Walnut St., Williamsport

Judith I. Stauffer 500 Highland Terrace, Williamsport

Kimberly M. Wasp 1877 Beauty Ave., Williamsport

Round Hills Elementary:

Michael A. Cioffi 1226 Hillsdale Dr., Williamsport

Dena D. Mesaris 952 Route 87 Highway, Montoursville

Linda S. Hart 49 Ruth Lane, Jersey Shore

Linda L. Radocaj 1772 Williams Rd., Williamsport

Substitutes for Round Hills:

Justin D. Ross One Charlotte St., Williamsport

Maureen M. Richards 712 Vernon Ave., Williamsport

Lori B. Crossley 550 Woodland Ave, Williamsport

Terese A. Starr 1860 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville

Michelle S. McClain 2694 Bottle Run Rd., Williamsport

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

A. The following persons as teachers for the Educational Assistance Program cont’d:

Sheridan Elementary:

Dawn M. Gorsline 1513 Quaker State Rd, Montoursville

Lisa A. Zerbe 114 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven

Brenda C. Watkins 610 Fairfield Church Rd., Montoursville

Paula M. Moore 2241 Lincoln St., Williamsport

Substitutes for Sheridan:

Julie A. Bittner 1009 Dawne Dr. Williamsport

Stevens Elementary:

Georgia A. Grove ## 1001 Race St., Williamsport

Joanne L. Deland 600 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station

Suzanne Lenio 46 Biddle Rd., Montoursville

Francis J. Myers 2424 Vista Rd, Williamsport

Christina L. Caputo 515 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville

Jennifer H. W. Kuzio 558 Dunkleberger Rd., Williamsport

Substitutes for Stevens:

Bobbi J. Gallagher 1169½ High St., Williamsport

Teresa A. Moore 142 Lehman Dr, Cogan Station

Tracy A. Haupt 1332 Dunkard Church Rd., Cogan Station

Gabriel J. Campana 836 Rural Ave., Williamsport

Tammy M. Dunkleberger 17 Roseville Rd., Williamsport

Judy A. Nordstrom 54 Lehman Dr, Cogan Station

Morgan K. Williams 2499 Lincoln Dr., Apt. 1, Williamsport

Curtin Middle School:

Marlene M. Cauley 401 Woodland Ave., Williamsport

Traci A. Mariott 2001 Memorial Ave., Apt. 16, Williamsport

Maria N. Pulizzi 1311 Elmira St., Williamsport

K. Colleen Good 64 Maple Ave., Williamsport

Robyn L. Hannan 1008 Dawne Dr., Williamsport

Michael A. Haines 343 Eldred St., Williamsport

Stephanie A. Armstrong 539 W. A. Rider Rd., Muncy

Jennie M. Wagner-Guffy 2760 Housels Run Rd., Milton

Aprie Lu Bower 1407 Walnut St., Jersey Shore

Charles F. Greevy IV 612 Rural Ave., Williamsport

Gregory P. Kinley 75 Cider Press Rd., Apt. 4, Lock Haven

Heather M. Vogt 1027 Mulberry St., Williamsport

Lycoming Valley Middle School:

Diane E. Eck ## 10596 W. Route 973 Hwy., Jersey Shore

Eric S. Weaver 817 Sixth Ave., Williamsport

Lisa E. Yingling 114 Tiffany Dr., Williamsport

Jennifer J. Nork 1607 Quenshukeny Rd., Linden

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

A. The following persons as teachers for the Educational Assistance Program cont’d:

Lycoming Valley Middle School cont’d:

Brittnee A. Engel 948 Smokey Corners Rd., Cogan Station

Janet M. Linderman 244 Bertin Heights, S. Williamsport

Patricia Nicholson 1347 Faxon Pkwy, Williamsport

Stephen C. Pfirman 479 Giles Lane, Williamsport

Substitutes for Lycoming Valley:

John M. Dick 87 Dick Ruch Lane, Jersey Shore

Roosevelt Middle School:

Jeffrey E. Ohnmeiss ## (Co-Coord.) 1000 Beechnut Parkway, Williamsport

Carol K. DeSilva ## (Co-Coord.) 207 Feigles Rd., Muncy

Judith J. Bower 75 Maple Ave., Williamsport

Ronald E. Sahm 431 Percy St., S. Williamsport

Janice F. Saffel 110 Aberdeen Rd., Williamsport

Thomas D. Croce 595 Park Ave., Lock Haven

Jessica Jo Long 1825 Lafayette Parkway, Williamsport

Derek J. Slaughter 1675 Terrace Place, Williamsport

Andrew M. Otto 721 First Ave., Williamsport

Kevin B. Mumbauer 238 Westland Ave., S. Williamsport

Paul V. Bower 75 Maple Ave., Williamsport

Michelle L. Pulizzi 818 Cemetery St., Williamsport

Tara J. Swisher 1619 Pinchtown Rd., Montgomery

Scott A. Starr 1860 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville

Richard D. Hill 810 Market St., Williamsport

Michael B. Lundy, Jr. 23 Roseville Rd., Williamsport

Tim M. Tyson 819 Second Ave., Williamsport

Matthew D. Hartman 781 River Mill Rd., Jersey Shore

Substitutes for Roosevelt:
Ronald Keiser 114 Berkeley Dr., Watsontown

Tracey L. Graff 111 Maple St., Jersey Shore

B. The following teachers to provide homework support to students for the Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Roosevelt Middle School. The program will operate for one (1) hour per day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from October 3, 2006, through early May, 2007. The teachers will be paid for one hour per day at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate benefits (not to exceed three hours per week). Funds are budgeted under Roosevelt Title I School Improvement Funds and Special Education Funds:

Crissy M. Walker (Special Ed.) 2754 Pine Woods Rd., Jersey Shore

Teresa E. Miller 63 Caraway Dr., Cogan Station

Barbara J. Sullivan 651 Pearson Rd., Jersey Shore

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

B. The following teachers to provide homework support to students for the Title I Extended Day Homework Club at Roosevelt Middle School cont’d:

Dixie R. Weaver 1278 Rt. 87 Hwy., Montoursville

Amanda R. Taylor 110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore

Rebecca K. Ward 110 Calvert St., Jersey Shore

Substitutes:

Tamra L. Springman 11 Linda Lane, Williamsport

Lawrence W. Allgeier 115 Alexis Dr., Williamsport

Amanda M. Eisner 2662 Riverside Dr., S. Williamsport

C. Bobbi J. Gallagher, 1169½ High St., Williamsport, fourth grade teacher at Stevens Elementary School, as Coordinator for the Accelerated Reader (AR) Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2006-2007 school term, at a total annual stipend of $800, funded through Title I (availability of position and funds to be reviewed annually).

D. Carol S. Fischer, 431 Woodland Ave., Williamsport, Kindergarten teacher at Stevens Elementary School, as the Volunteer Coordinator at Stevens Elementary School for the 2006-2007 school term, at a total annual stipend of $400, funded through Title I (availability of position and funds to be reviewed annually).

E. Deborah E. Briel, 582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station, library aide at Sheridan Elementary School, to serve as the Parent Program Coordinator at Sheridan Elementary School for the 2006-2007 school term, at a total annual stipend of $750, funded through Title I (availability of position and funds to be reviewed annually).

F. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2006-2007 school year, at the stipends established 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:

Williamsport Area High School

Billtown Banner Editorial Advisor Amy R. Mahon $2,855

Cherry & White Editorial Advisor Michael A. Murafka $3,037

Class of 2007 Advisor Jeanne Yaggi $ 714

Class of 2008 Advisor Thomas H. Bauman $ 759

Class of 2009 Advisor VACANT $ ---

Future Business Leader Advisor VACANT $ ---

Family Career Community

Leaders of America Advisor Patricia M. Schick $ 759

LaMemoire Editorial Advisor Kelly A. Taormina-Keller $2,611

National Honor Society Advisor Janine W. Randall $ 759

Publications Business Advisor John P. Imrisek $3,797

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

F. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2006-2007 school year, at the stipends established cont’d:

Williamsport Area High School

Student Government Association

Advisor Rodney K. Morgans $1,519

Student Voice Advisor Marie E. Fox $1,139

Drama Club and Commencement

Speaker Advisor Marie E. Fox $1,139

Middle School AV Coordinators

Curtin Marisa S. Hickey $ 714

Lycoming Valley Suzanne L. Straka $ 759

Roosevelt Kevin B. Mumbauer $ 653

Middle School Student Council Advisors

Curtin Seth H. Decker $ 296

Kerri L. Sokolowski $ 357

Lycoming Valley John M. Dick $ 714

Roosevelt Amanda R. Taylor $ 653

Elementary School Patrol Advisors

Cochran John A. Mapes $ 532

Hepburn-Lycoming Tina M. Rhinehart $ 500

Jackson Susanne Pryor $ 532

Round Hills Mary Ann Vance $ 532

Sheridan Brenda C. Watkins $ 532

Stevens Georgia A. Grove $ 457

Curtin Middle School

Advisor for Curtin Yearbook Marlene M. Cauley $ 759

Advisor for Roosevelt Yearbook Jennifer J. Griswold $ 714

G. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2006-2007 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:

POSITION TEACHER STIPEND

BAND

Williamsport Area High School

Stage Band Directors Todd L. Kendall $ 683

Laura C. Weir $ 642

Concert Band Director Todd L. Kendall $1,898

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

G. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2006-2007 school year cont’d:

POSITION TEACHER STIPEND

BAND

Middle Schools

Director (Lycoming Valley) Donald J. Fisher $1,139

Director (Curtin) Kevin D. Henry $1,139

Director (Roosevelt) Laura C. Weir $1,071

Elementary Schools

Director (2 sch./H-L & Rd. Hills) Donald J. Fisher $ 759

Director (2 sch./Jackson &Stevens) Edward A. Richards $ 759

Director (2 sch./Sheridan & Coch.) Kevin D. Henry $ 759

CHORAL

Williamsport Area High School

Director Anna L. Radspinnder $1,898

Director Kent C. Weaver $1,898

Cherry, White and Blue Kent C. Weaver (2 groups) $1,518

Anna L. Radspinner (1 group) $ 759

Middle Schools

Director (Curtin) Marisa S. Hickey $1,139

Director (Lycoming Valley) Jean L. Hormell $1,139

Director (Roosevelt) Robert L. Hickey, Jr. $1,139

Director (Curtin) Michelle L. Hinkal $1,139

Director (Lycoming Valley) Douglas S. Gordon $1,139

Director (Roosevelt) Natalie B. Grimes $1,139

Elementary Schools

Director (1 school/Stevens) Deborah A. Lax $ 380

Director (1 school/Rd. Hills) Jean L. Hormell $ 380

Director (1 school/Hep.-Lyc.) Sharon E. Freed $ 380

Director (1 school/Jackson) Kay E. Fisher $ 380

Director (1 school/Cochran) Beverly W. Schmidt $ 380

Director (1 school/Sheridan) Michelle L. Hinkal $ 380

ORCHESTRA

Williamsport Area High School

Director Jeffrey M. Tedford $1,898

Middle Schools

Director (Lycoming Valley) James A. Bertrand $1,139

Director (Roosevelt) Kathleen O. Mondell $1,139

Director (Curtin) Matthew A. Radspinner $ 979

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

G. The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2006-2007 school year cont’d:

POSITION TEACHER STIPEND

ORCHESTRA

Elementary Schools

Director (2 sch./H-L & Rd. Hills) James A. Bertrand $ 759

Director (2 sch./Coch. & Sheridan) Matthew A. Radspinner $ 653

Director (2 sch./Jackson & Stevens) Kathleen O. Mondell $ 759

H. The following persons for work on the Williamsport Area High School’s March 2007 musical production 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:

Kent C. Weaver $1,898

Anna L. Radspinner $1,731

I. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:

Tabitha A. Oliver 3731 Lyc. Creek Rd., Cogan Station (eff. 09/13/06)

Gina M. Pride 1112 Dewey Ave., Williamsport (eff. 09/11/06)

Linda M. Fike 1168 Route 973 West, Cogan Station (eff. 09/20/06)

J. 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:

Erin M. Hamilton 129 N. Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville

Jeffrey B. Hart R.R. 1, Box 1334A, Forksville

Sarah B. MacIntyre 1329 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport (eff. 09/12/06)

Rachel L. Malitis 2322 Lorson Rd., Williamsport

Jacqueline E. Rodgers 2901 Cochran Ave., Williamsport

Daniel R. Schwanger 1725 Almond St., Williamsport

Rebecca K. Fry 1131 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville

K. 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:

Tabitha A. Oliver 3731 Lycoming Creek Rd., Cogan Station (effective 09/12/06)

Abby L. Sidleck 522 Wyoming St., Williamsport (effective 09/14/06)

8.4* POSITION CHANGES

Consider approving the following position changes:

A. Wendy J. Bowers, 1927 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Curtin Middle School, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective September 20, 2006 (replacing Sandy Edler, resigned).

B. Shanna M. Breen, 917 Almond St., Williamsport, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (2½ hours daily) at Sheridan Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective September 20, 2006 (replacing Karen Chappell, resigned).

C. Deborah J. Foust, 1415 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective September 20, 2006 (replacing Amie Palmer, transferred).

D. Beth L. Getgen, 2187 Mosser Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective September 20, 2006 (replacing Darlene Wesneski, transferred).

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

Questions may be directed to Dr. Lowery.

10.1* Consider approving the following student trips:

A. Fifty (50) third grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Penn State University during December 2006 to attend a children’s theater performance and presentations at the Departments of Earth Science and Astronomy, the Sports Museum, and the Palmer Art Gallery.

District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.

10.1* Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:

B. Eight (8) autistic support students accompanied by their teacher, seven aides, and one TSS, to travel to Wegman’s on five dates during October, November and December 2006 and January and March 2007. The students will have an opportunity to prepare and follow a shopping list, etc. 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 in the school van.

C. Fifteen (15) life skills support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers and four aides, to travel to the Williamsport Hospital on Mondays and Wednesdays from September 2006 through May 2007. The students will use the River Valley Transit bus to ride to the hospital to participate in job training. 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.

All costs will be paid through the special education budget.

D. Thirty (30) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Strolling Strings, accompanied by their director and WAHS Orchestra Association chaperones, to travel to Hershey Lodge to perform for the Lions Club of Hershey and the Williamsport Country Club to perform for the WAHS Class of 1946 on dates during September 2006. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.

District transportation is not required and there will not be a cost to the District for either trip.

E. Four (4) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Student Government Association, accompanied by their advisor and principal, to travel to State College during September 2006 to attend a conference. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.

Transportation will be provided in the school van. All costs will be paid with SGA funds.

10.1* Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:

F. Four (4) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Student Government Association, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Bethel Park High School in Pittsburgh for a conference. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.

Transportation will be provided in the school van. All costs will be paid with SGA funds.

G. Sixty-eight (68) 9^th Grade Academy Students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by staff members for an 8:1 ratio, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology during September 2006 to receive etiquette training. The students will also visit the Taber Museum and the new transportation center. 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. All costs will be paid through Project 720.

H. Thirty (30) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Strolling Strings, accompanied by their director and WAHS Orchestra Association chaperones, to travel to the following locations:

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.

October 2006 Harrisburg PA Breast Cancer Conf.

November 2006 Williamsport Laurel Youth Services

November 2006 Penn State PA Department of Education

December 2006 Williamsport Williamsport Country Club

December 2006 Norry Bank Norry Bank Christmas Party

February 2007 Wellsboro Wellsboro Hospital

May 2007 Scranton PAHA Convention

The sponsoring organizations will fund all costs.

10.2 Consider approving the following request for facility use:

Hemlock Girl Scout Council to use the multi-purpose room at Stevens Elementary School on October 2, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. to hold a recruitment night on scouting. The Girl Scout Council is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance on file. Hemlock Girl Scout Council would also like to request that whenever a school building is used for regular meetings throughout the year those fees also be waived.

10.2 Consider approving the following request for facility use:

Susquehanna Council of Boy Scouts of America to use the lobby at Sheridan

Elementary School on September 13, 2006, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to hold a recruitment night on scouting. The Boy Scout Council is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $15.00. Certificate of Insurance on file. The Boy Scout Council would also like to request that whenever a school building is used for regular meetings throughout the year those fees also be waived

C. Lycoming County Bureau of Elections to use space at Curtin and Roosevelt Middle Schools on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. as General Election polling places. The Lycoming County Bureau of Elections is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $30.00. They are responsible for the cost of a security person at each site. Certificate of Insurance waived.

11. BIDS/CONTRACTS - None

Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.

12. TAX ITEMS - None

Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.

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.