W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
October 3, 2006
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES –
Mr. David Wright
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 8
We believe that student competence can be demonstrated and evaluated.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 3 (b)
The Williamsport Area School Board will govern through policy by regularly
reviewing and, as necessary, revising and adopting Board policy.
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:
The future welfare of this community, commonwealth and nation depends upon the
quality of education we provide in the public schools.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings – September 5 and 19, 2006
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 Amha Harrison and Tobias Tucker for being named Commended
Students in the 2007 National Merit Scholarship Program.
judicial hearing held this evening.
judicial hearing held this evening.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A. Calendar of Events:
October 6
Professional Development Inservice Day at Cochran, Hepburn-
Lycoming, Round Hills, Sheridan & Stevens Elementary Schools and
Lycoming Valley & Roosevelt Middle Schools
October 9
District-wide Professional Development Inservice Day (students will not be in
school) October 9
Performance Standards Coalition High School Reform Inservice at
WAHS
Diversity Committee 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. There are numerous ribbon winners, and 3 works
were identified as Best of show.
4.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider approving change order H-LV-14 to the contract with R & J Ertel,
increasing the contract by $11,555.73 and increasing the contract total to
$2,013,628.56.
B.
Consider approving change orders E-LV-13 and E-LV-14 to the contract with Lecce
Electric, increasing the contract by $2,105.00 and $3,680.00 respectively and
increasing the contract total to $1,804,304.00.
C.
Consider approving change order G-HL-38 to the contract with Robert Feaster
Corporation decreasing the contract by $3,370.00 and decreasing the contract
total to $6,362,960.50
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$3,753,323.68
General Fund – Restricted 337,648.55
Athletics and Extra Curricular
40,997.28 Food Service Fund
68,800.21
Data Processing Fund 29,415.39
Maintenance Fund 54,167.02
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00
Earned Income Tax 53,384.73
Student Activities
.00
TOTAL
$4,337,736.86
5.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 10/03/06 in the amount of $923,357.45, 10/03/06A in
the amount of $664,407.90, 10/03/06B in the amount of
$87,509.64, 10/03/06C in the amount of $31,009.19, 10/03/06D in the amount of
$2,096.01, 10/03/06E in the amount of $72,402.08, 10/03/06F in the amount of
$1,677,153.83, 10/03/06G in the amount of $715,553.80, 10/03/06H in the amount
of $47,792.49, 10/03/06I in the amount of $9,000.00, 10/03/06J in the amount of
$5,173.70, 10/03/06K in the amount of $44,812.58 and
that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order
Nos. 10/03/06, 10/03/06A, 10/03/06B, 10/03/06C, 10/03/06D,
10/03/06E, 10/03/06F, 10/03/06G, 10/03/06H, 10/03/06I, 10/03/06J and 10/03/06K.
6. BOARD POLICY – None
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
7.1
Consider approving expenditures for a College and Career Counseling Program for
the Williamsport Area School in the amount of $180,000. This represents the
approved award for the Williamsport Area School District for an application
submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The purpose of this
funding is to create a vibrant career exploration, career planning and goal
setting process for each and every student in grades 8-12 by utilizing a
student-centered career development system facilitated by the school counselors
and academic leaders. These funds must be utilized as outlined in the
application according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
7.2
Consider approving a mini-grant application from the Pennsylvania Training and
Technical Assistance Network (PaTTan) for inclusive practices to be implemented
at Roosevelt Middle School. Funds are being requested in the amount of $10,000
to cover the cost of training/staff development, substitute teachers, and
reading materials related to increased inclusion at the sixth grade level in
mathematics and science. All funds must be utilized by June 30, 2007.
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.
Wayne L. Hepler, regular school bus driver for the District, for other
employment, effective at the end of the workday on October 6, 2006.
B.
David C. Rhen, part-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, for other employment, effective at the end of the workday on October 6,
2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Lisa R. Meyer, full-time Business Education teacher at the high school, for a
sabbatical leave effective January 15, 2007, through May, 2007 (exact return
date to be determined).
Mrs. Meyer has been a teacher in the District since September 2, 1987, and has
not taken a previous sabbatical.
B.
Charisse R. Sick, full-time elementary (3rd
grade) teacher at Cochran Elementary School, for an unpaid leave of absence,
effective October 27, 2006, through
January 19, 2007, possibly to return sooner.
C.
Donald J. Fisher, full-time music teacher at Lycoming Valley, Round Hills, and
Hepburn-Lycoming Schools, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one
day only on November 28, 2006.
D.
Tina M. Fraley, part-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on
September 29, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Andrea M. McDonough, 837 Tucker St. Williamsport, as a half-time (½)
temporary professional employee, effective October 4, 2006, to teach Art
Education at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1,
bachelor's, $38,750, prorated to ½ time. Ms. McDonough holds a bachelor's
degree from Lycoming University and is certified in Art K-12 (replacing Bessie
Lowry, resigned).
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B.
Lisa L. Mendler, 157 Casale Rd., Cogan Station, as a part-time (185 days,
prorated; up to 3 hours per day) Administrative Support I in the Vocational
Education Dept. at the high school, at the rate of $10.84 per hour (no benefits
except social security, retirement, and worker's compensation) and sick leave
as provided for part-time employees per the Agreement between the Board and the
Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP), effective September 21, 2006
(funded by ELECT/EFI Program Grant; replacing vacant administrative support
position that was revised to part-time due to reduction in available funding).
C.
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:
WAHS Position
Teacher Stipend
Percussion Assistant Tara C. Habasevich
$1,367
(replacing Vince Knecht, rescinded)
D.
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):
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary:
Susan K. Garczynski## (as coord.) P.O. Box 96, Trout Run
Substitutes for Hepburn-Lycoming:
Joan A. Schramm
845 St. Davids Road., Williamsport
Lynn M. Shade
165 Miller Rd., Cogan Station
Lycoming Valley Middle School:
Lisa E. Yingling## (as coord.)
114 Tiffany Dr., Williamsport
William A. Reed, II
1132 Mountain Rd., Montoursville
Diane E. Welch
10596 W. Route 973 Hwy., Jersey Shore
(correction to 09/19/06 meeting; only as teacher, not building coordinator)
E.
The following substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel),
with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective date as indicated:
Wayne L. Hepler
2006 Ridge Crest Circle, Montoursville (eff. 10/09/06)
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 4, 2006:
Elizabeth W. Stahlnecker
884 Rose Valley Rd., Cogan Station
G.
The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an
emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at
the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual
number of hours assigned and worked during the 2006-2007 school year:
Crystal L. Bernstein
476 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy (effective 09/28/06)
Catherine-Marie H. Burks
960 Hollywood Circle, Williamsport (eff. 09/28/06)
H.
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:
Marion F. Boyd
189 Harvey Dr., Montoursville
Jennifer K. Whipple
1734 Loyalsock Dr., Apt. #10, Williamsport
I.
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:
Cynthia A. Nasdeo
20 Aztec Lane, Williamsport (eff. 09/26/06)
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Linda M. Fike, 1168 Route 973 West, Cogan Station, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Jackson
Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective October
4, 2006 (replacing Katherine Ardabell, transferred).
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Jenn Meanor, 25 Scenic View Dr., Linden, qualified interpreter of American Sign
Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide day-to-day substitute
interpreter services (as needed) to eligible students and/or their parents at
the rate of $25.00 per hour for hours worked, effective October 2, 2006,
through June 9, 2007.
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. Kelley.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Fifty (50) performing music students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied
by several teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Genetti Hotel and
Community Arts Center during October 2006 to attend a symphony orchestra
concert. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the
school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the
Williamsport Symphony Orchestra.
B.
Two (2) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Student Government
Association, accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Hershey for three days
during October 2006 to participate in the 2006 School Leadership Conference
Student Delegate Program. 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.
The students will be transported by their advisor. The advisor’s expenses
will be paid through the Social Studies Budget. One substitute will be
required for two days.
C.
Approximately 30 students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied
by their advisors, to travel to Lock Haven University for two days during
October 2006 to participate in the High School Model United State
Constitutional Convention. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary
record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of
their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-30-850-190-016-000). A
registration fee in the amount of $90.00 will be charged to
10-1100-582-000-30-850-190-016-0000). Two substitutes will be needed for two
days.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
D.
Five (5) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s SADD chapter,
accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lancaster during November 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.
The students will be transported in the school van. All costs will be paid
through SADD funds. One substitute will be required for the day.
E.
Twenty-one (21) accounting students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Lycoming College during November
2006 to participate in “Accounting Day at Lycoming.” 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).
One substitute will be required for the day.
F.
Seventy-five (75) first grade students from Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Indian Park (Montoursville) and
Styers Farm (Muncy) during October 2006 to study bug and plant life. 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.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Child Evangelism Fellowship to use a classroom at Hepburn Lycoming, Jackson,
Round Hills, Curtin and Lycoming Valley Middle School, one day per week
beginning October 2006 through April 2007 (LVMS through December 2006), the
hour after school is out to hold a children’s religious education
program. Child Evangelism Fellowship is requesting relief of the occupancy fee
estimated at $1,785.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B.
Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts (PGSA) to use the auditorium,
one
cafeteria and music rooms at the Williamsport Area High School on Saturday,
April 14, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to hold music/art interviews and
auditions. PGSA is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated to be
$150.00.
Certificate of Insurance waived.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider authorizing the purchase of Science 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, April 25, 2006:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
All-Phase Electric Supply, Williamsport, PA $ 112.75
Carolina Biological Supply, Burlington, NC 678.72
Cynmar Scientific Corporation, Carlinville, IL 153.19
ETA Cuisenaire Inc., Vernon Hills, IL
563.86
Fisher Science Education, Hanover Park, IL 1,506.26
Frey Scientific Co. Inc., Mansfield, OH
836.43
Nasco Ft. Atkinson Inc., Fort Atkinson, WI 1,814.77
Science Kit Inc., Tonawanda, NY
1,132.49
Sargent Welch/Cenco, Buffalo, NY 1,137.99
Ward’s Natural Science Est. Inc., Rochester, NY
84.01 TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$8,020.47
11.2
Consider approving a contract with Port Elevator, Inc., Williamsport, PA to
service and maintain the District’s elevators and lifts at an annual cost
of $6,600. This fee will include
quarterly preventative maintenance. Break-down service will be billed at a
cost of $105 per hour plus parts.
12. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
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
October 11
Project 720 Leadership Team meeting 3:00 pm
October 12
Rally for Success event at Community Arts Center sponsored by
October 13
Professional Development Inservice Day at Jackson & WAHS
October 13
Diversity Committee meeting 12:00 pm
October 17
WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
October 18
WASD Education Foundation meeting 5:30 pm
October 18
PTO/PTA & Booster Presidents’ meeting with Board President 6:00 pm
October 19 ETAC meeting 6:30 pm
October 24-
November 3 12th grade PSSA retest for Math, Reading & Writing
October 24
Curriculum & Instruction Council meeting 4:00 pm
November 3
End of First Marking Period
November 7
WASD School Board meeting 6:00 pm
