W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
October 17, 2006
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER 2.
OPENING EXERCISES – Mrs. Pamela Markle
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 9
We believe civility and mutual respect are important in a productive community.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 3 (c)
The Williamsport Area School Board will govern through policy by delegating to
the Superintendent responsibility for implementation of 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:
In order to maintain a free and strong country, our civic obligation to the
community, commonwealth and nation is to maintain free and strong public
schools in the United States of America, without surrendering our
responsibilities to any other person, group or organization.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting – October 3, 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 the following 2006 Governor’s School participants:
Mohammed Basith – School for Health Care
Adriana Bianco – School for the Arts
Amanda Cleveland – School for Health Care
Amha Harrison – School for Information, Society and Technology
Alan Krall – School for International Studies
Elyssa Okkelberg – School for Information, Society and Technology
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
Congratulations to the following 2006 Governor’s School participants
cont’d:
Nicole Pish – School for Teaching
Maria Schramm – School for International Studies
Nadia Tuffaha – School for the Arts
B. Recognition of Retirees
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathryn R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A.
October 2, 2006, Enrollment Report
B. Calendar of Events
November 3
End of First Marking Period
November 28
Act 1 Tax Study Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm
C.
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 4.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.4 Construction Projects
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. 10/17/06 in the amount of $690,912.34, 10/17/06A in
the amount of $145,671.35, 10/17/06B in the amount of
$1,467,309.52, 10/17/06C in the amount of $45,629.79 and that the officers of
the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 10/17/06,
10/17/06A, 10/17/06B and 10/17/06C.
6. BOARD POLICY – None
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Thomas.
7.1
Consider approving Andrea McDonough, half-time art teacher at Sheridan
Elementary School to be paid up to 8 half-days beyond her work schedule to
participate in full-day inservices during the 2006-07 school year.
7.2
Consider accepting the curriculum materials
Teaching Economics Through Children’s Literature and
Financial Fitness for Life
for use in the elementary social studies programs. The materials come highly
recommended from the National Council on Economic Education and are sponsored
through a generous donation by Omega Bank.
7.3
Consider entering into an agreement with Lock Haven University to accept their
approved dual enrollment courses to Williamsport Area School District students
according to the conditions described in the Concurrent Agreement for the
2006-2007 school year. The tuition prices, fees, eligibility requirements and
courses are each specified in this Agreement.
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.
Suzanne W. Bahl, part-time School Psychologist for the District, for the
purpose of retirement, effective February 1, 2007.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Suzanne W. Bahl
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 11½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a school psychologist. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly.
B.
Nancy D. Hiscock, full-time Kindergarten teacher at Cochran Elementary School,
for the purpose of retirement, effective December 14, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Nancy D. Hiscock
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 9½ 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.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
C.
Jean L. Hormell, full-time Music teacher at Round Hills Elementary School, for
the purpose of retirement, effective December 22, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Jean L. Hormell
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 28½ 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.
D.
Donna L. Chapman, part-time Instructional Support Aide at the high school, for
other employment, effective October 19, 2006.
E.
Rachael L. Cohick, part-time Administrative Support I in the Business
Office/Tax Office, for other employment, effective October 13, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Nanette F. Agnone, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 13, 2006.
B.
Virginia M. Bartron, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective September 26-29, 2006.
C.
Carol A. Bower, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 13, 2006.
D.
Shanna M. Breen, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective October 6, 2006, November 9-10, 2006, November
22, 2006, December 22, 2006, February 9, 2007, and May 10, 2007.
E.
Helen M. Brown, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 13, 2006.
F.
Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 13, 2006.
G.
Gwenda L. Forker, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective October 6, 2006 (½ day), October 9-11,
2006, and October 13, 2006.
H.
Rhonda J. Lewis, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 13, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
I.
Michele L. Lusk, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective October 16, 2006, and
February 8-9, 2007.
J.
Mary D. Masden, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on
October 6, 2006.
K.
Rox-Ann Reifer, Secondary Special Education Coordinator for the District,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective September 26-27, 2006.
L.
Lois M. Robinson, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 13, 2006.
M.
Kimberly A. Rowland, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective November 1-10, 2006.
N.
Kimberly A. Whittington, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective October 12-16, 2006.
O.
Linda M. Williams, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective October 13, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Babetta M. Rozaieski, 263 Beech Glenn Rd., Benton 17814, Williamsport, as a
full-time (185 days, 7 hours per day) Instructional Support Aide/Interpreter at
Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $15,139 ($11.69 per
hour), effective October 16, 2006, plus applicable benefits as provided under
the collective bargaining agreement between WASD and WASP.
B.
The following winter 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
Boys Basketball
Head Coach:
Allen V. Taylor (5) $7,593
Varsity Assistant:
Ronnie E. Diemer (5) $3,797
Varsity Assistant:
DeMarr S. Wright (5) $3,797
Ninth Grade Coach:
Keith W. Davis (3) $2,855
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B.
The following winter sport coaches at the respective schools cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Boys Basketball
Ninth Grade Coach: John S. Powell (5) $3,037
Volunteer:
Ryan Moon ---
Volunteer:
Pat Ruane ---
Girls Basketball
Head Coach:
Brian K. Stugart (5) $7,593
Assistant Coach:
G. Scott Grove (5) $3,797
Assistant Coach: VACANT
---
Ninth Grade Coach:
Elizabeth A. Rager (5) $3,037
Volunteer:
Aaron T. Johnson ---
Wrestling
Assistant Coach:
Stephen M. Radocaj (5) $3,797
Assistant Coach:
Eric Steppe (5) * $3,797
MS Lead Coach:
Thomas D. Croce (4) $2,498
MS Assistant Coach: David S. Poretta (3)
$2,141
MS Assistant Coach: Keith Segraves (2) *
$1,958
MS Assistant Coach: Isaiah Britton (2) *
$1,958 Volunteer:
Jacob Overdorff ---
Volunteer:
Greg Wolfe, Jr. ---
Volunteer:
Kyle Weaver ---
Volunteer:
Josh Bower, Elementary Coordinator ---
Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Head Coach:
William D. Keiser (5) $2,658
Assistant Coach:
Andrew L. Paulhamus (4) $1,249
Assistant Coach:
Sue Smith (5) $1,329
Diving-Assistant Varsity:
Jessica C. Waldman (4) $1,249
Volunteer:
Kevin P. Sullivan ---
Curtin Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
James E. Wilkerson (5) $2,658
Assistant Coach:
Anthony S. Heath (5) $2,278
Roosevelt Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Richard A. Twine (5) $2,658
Assistant Coach:
Derek J. Slaughter (3) $2,141
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B.
The following winter sport coaches at the respective schools cont’d:
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
John M. Dick (5) $2,658
Assistant Coach: VACANT
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C.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective October 18, 2006:
Janet I. Barone
1505 Country Club Lane, Williamsport
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:
Ellen S. Auchter
350 Rural Ave., Williamsport
Michael P. Frederick
522 Grandview Place, S. Williamsport
Michael S. Landis
335 Woodland Ave., Williamsport
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:
Joseph C. Cato
916 Penn St., Williamsport
Donna L. Chapman
1129 Almond St., Williamsport
Lena N. Pryor
84 Thunder Rd., Cogan Station
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Elizabeth W. Stahlnecker, 884 Rose Valley Rd., Cogan Station, from a substitute
food service worker to a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at Curtin
Middle School, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective October 18,
2006 (replacing Renay Wright, resigned).
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Consider approving a contract with Delta Dental, One Delta Drive,
Mechanicsburg, to provide dental care benefits to eligible employees of the
Williamsport Area School District under a Cost/Plus proposal for the 2006-2007
school year at a pre-fund deposit rate of $42.90 per month per covered
employee. Settlements under this arrangement will be calculated quarterly.
8.5
CONTRACTED SERVICES CONT’D:
B.
Consider approving a contract with DePasquale Staff Services, 454 Pine St.,
Williamsport, to provide a temporary security officer, Curly J. Jett, for the
Alternative Education Twilight Program at the high school (to include bus
transportation, as necessary) at the rate of $28.50 per hour for hours worked
(up to 6
hours per day; up to 180 days total), effective September 1, 2006, through
September
30, 2007 [previously approved as contractor on 08/15/06].
8.6 OTHER
Under the provisions of Pennsylvania Act 2002-234, please consider approving
the extra-
curricular employment agreement for the following individuals:
A.
Kenneth R. Welsh, 1304 Walnut St., Williamsport, as a Mathematics coach and
consultant for the 2006-2007 school year. He will assist Mrs. Jennifer Flint
with Calculus II and Dr. J. Thomas Mitchell with math contests (6). He
will assist at the high school for up to three (3) days a week at the rate of
$50 per day, not to exceed $4,500 [originally approved on 09/05/06 Agenda].
B. Paul V. Bower
, 75 Maple Ave., Williamsport, as a teacher for the
Educational Assistance Program/Tutoring Program effective for the 2006-
2007 school year (beginning October, 3, 2006), 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). All funds budgeted
under EAP (Educational Assistance Program) [originally approved on
09/19/06 Agenda].
8.7 ATTAINMENT OF TENURE STATUS
Consider acknowledging the attainment of tenure status of the following
teachers, who have successfully completed a three-year probationary period as
temporary professional employees with a satisfactory sixth rating, and
extending professional employee contracts to them:
Earned February 2006:
Edward E. Jonasen Suzanna M. Miller
Earned June 2006:
Lori A. Beiter Kathryn A. Boerckel
Christina M. Butler David C. Fink
Carol S. Fischer Matthew J. Foote
Sue E. Johnson Jennifer M. Larson
Ami L. McChesney Kristiann McQuown
Thomas W. Rinker Stacey L. Saxon
Mary K. Skipper Kerry L. Sokolowski
Jeffrey M. Tedford
8.8 ADJUSTMENTS TO SALARY
A.
Consider approving salary adjustments to the master’s level, effective for
the 2006-07 term, as stipulated in the Agreement between the Board of School
Directors and the Williamsport Education Association, for those having earned
either a Master’s Degree or an Equivalency Certificate prior to the
beginning of the 2006-2007 school term:
Jason F. Adams
Master’s Degree
Michelle L. Bennett
Master’s Degree
Denay M. Gair
Master’s Degree
Natalie B. Grimes
Master’s Degree
Linda S. Hart
Master’s Degree
Veronica R. Hine
Master’s Degree
Jennifer M. Larson
Master’s Degree
Sarah Beth Mac Intyre
Master’s Degree
Amy R. Mahon
Master’s Degree
Ami L. McChesney Master’s Degree
Bruce C. Sacavage
Master’s Degree
Dana J. Schenck-Welshans
Master’s Degree
Jacqueline K. Whiteman
Master’s Degree
Brenda D. Winter
Master’s Degree
B.
Consider approving salary adjustments for the following staff members for
credits earned beyond the Master’s Degree or Equivalency Certificate,
prior to the beginning of the 2006-2007 school term:
TOTAL
NEW CREDITS CURRENT NEW
CREDITS TO DATE SALARY
SALARY
Sarah D. Bohnert
18 18 $66,700 $67,300
Barbara A. Davis 9 9
$49,900 $50,200
Lawrence J. Flint 18 18
$52,900 $53,200
Rhonda L. Getgen
9 9 $52,600
$52,900
Christine S. Hanna 18 18
$43,400 $44,000
Wenda K. Lockcuff 9
27 $67,600 $67,900
Stuart L. Roe, Jr.
9 9 $43,400 $43,700
Morgan K. Williams 9 9
$42,300 $42,600 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.
Fifteen (15) FCCLA members from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied
by their advisor, to travel to Allentown during October 2006 to attend the
FCCLA Regional Meeting. 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).
Participating students will each pay a $20.00 registration fee.
B.
Fifty (50) horticulture students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher, an aide, and parent volunteers, to travel to
Dillon Floral (Bloomsburg) during October 2006 for a tour. 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).
C.
Approximately 20 horticulture students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher and an aide, to travel to the Penn College
Allenwood campus during October 2006 to participate in a career exploration
day. 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).
D.
Seven (7) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s yearbook staff,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to State College during October 2006 to
visit the Jostens plant. The students will work with an artist on layout and
design and will receive training in various practices.
Transportation will be provided in a rental van. All costs will be paid from
the yearbook budget.
E.
Eighteen (18) Lycoming Valley Middle School students, accompanied by three
teachers, to travel to a local restaurant during October 2006 as a reward for
the student fundraiser. Students must be in compliance with the school’s
field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
The students will be transported by limousine. All costs will be paid by
student council funds. 10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
F.
Approximately 120 members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Marching
Millionaires, accompanied by band staff and parent chaperones, to travel to
South Williamsport during October 2006 to participate in the Mummers Parade.
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 and will be paid by the Mummers
Association.
10.2
Consider authorizing up to three (3) after school socials for Lycoming Valley
Middle School students. The socials will be held from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on
dates to be determined. The cost for service is not to exceed $300 per social
and will be funded from the Student Activity Account
(80-3210-599-000-00-000-803-084-0000). The events will be supervised by staff
and parent volunteers.
10.3
Consider authorizing a school activities night for students at Lycoming Valley
Middle School on Oct. 27, 2006. The activity will be held from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. at the school. Cost for the activity is not to exceed $300 and will be
funded from the Student Activity Account (80-3210-599-000-00-000-803-084-0000).
The events will be supervised by staff and parent volunteers.
10.4
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Lycoming Christian Church to use the gymnasium (basketball, volleyballs and
nets) at Lycoming Valley Middle School on Saturday, November 11, 2006 from 1:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to hold youth recreation for youth attending a retreat.
Lycoming Christian Church is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated
to be $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
B.
Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action, Inc. (CAPPA) to use the
cafetorium, kitchen serving area, PA system, tables at Roosevelt Middle School
on Saturday, October 28, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to hold a
basketball award ceremony and banquet. 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 to be received.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS - None
12. TAX ITEMS - None
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 18 WASD Education Foundation Meeting 5:30pm
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
October 24
Act 1 Tax Study Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm
November 7
WASD School Board Meeting 6:00 pm
November 14
Act 1 Tax Study Commission Public Hearing – 7:00 pm
