W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
November 7, 2006
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mr. David Huffman
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 9
We believe that education is essential to the vitality of the community.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 3 (d)
The Williamsport Area School Board will govern through policy by ensuring
public access to adopted 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:
Board of School Directors share responsibility for ensuring a “thorough
and
efficient system of public education” as required by the Pennsylvania
Constitution.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - October 17, 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.
Budget Calendar and Preliminary FY08 Budget Projection Report – Charles E.
Peterson, Jr.
B.
Consider approving the adjudication of student 06/07–03 resulting from a
quasi-judicial hearing held this evening.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A.
Awards and Accomplishments
1.
Congratulations to the Williamsport Area High School’s Music Program for
being chosen as a finalist for the Grammy Signature School Award. This is the
sixth consecutive year that the high school has been selected as a finalist.
2.
Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School students for
being designated an AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their
achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Exams:
3.
Congratulations to the Williamsport Area High School Girls Tennis Team for
winning the League Championship. The team was undefeated at 14-0.
4.
Congratulations to Raneem Rajjoub (9th) and Rachel Wolyniec (11
th
) who will represent the Williamsport Area High School’s Girls Tennis Team
in the PIAA State Doubles Tournament in Hershey.
5.
Congratulations to Nathan Fronk (Senior) who qualified for the State Cross
Country Meet in Hershey.
6.
Congratulations to Pamela Markle, Williamsport Area School District Board of
School Directors, for being elected President-Elect of the Pennsylvania School
Boards Association.
7.
Congratulations to David Michaels, Principal of Cochran Elementary School, for
being selected to participate in a DVD regarding PVAAS. Mr. Michaels was
interviewed and his comments will be part of a DVD developed by PDE regarding
statewide implementation of PVAAS. The DVD is due to be distributed to all
school districts this fall.
B.
Calendar of Events
November 8
WAHS Project 720 Oversight Leadership Team Meeting 3:00 pm
November 12-18
85th Annual American Education Week
Nov
ember 14
Act 1 Tax Study Commission Public Hearing – 7:00 pm
November 15
National Education Support Professionals Day
November 16
Employment Steering Committee Meeting - 4:30 pm
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
B. Calendar of Events cont’d:
November 16
ETAC Meeting - 6:30 pm
November 22 Professional Development Inservice Day at Cochran, Hepburn-
Lycoming, Jackson, Round Hills, Sheridan & Stevens
Elementary Schools and Curtin, Lycoming Valley & Roosevelt
Middle Schools
November 29
Gifted Education Advisory Council - 7:00 pm
C.
On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through December is WASD K-12 Art
4.3
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.4 Construction Projects
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,642,815.72
General Fund – Restricted 245,211.29
Athletics and Extra Curricular
43,334.33 Food Service Fund
75,104.36
Data Processing Fund 20,865.82
Maintenance Fund 36,496.43
Mercantile & Privilege
0.00 Earned Income Tax
35,558.17
Student Activities 2,763.80
TOTAL
$3,102,149.92
5.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 11/07/06 in the amount of $413,301.08, 11/07/06A in
the amount of $6,316.61, 11/07/06B in the amount of
$3,075.19, 11/07/06C in the amount of $1,644,917.22, 11/07/06D
in the amount of $24,570.22, 11/07/06E in the amount of $206,579.44, 11/07/06F
in the amount of $97,353.01, 11/07/06G in the amount of $54,720.31, 11/07/06H
in the amount of $243.63 and that the officers of the Board of
School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 11/07/06, 11/07/06A,
11/07/06B, 11/07/06C, 11/07/06D, 11/07/06E, 11/07/06F,
11/07/06G and 11/07/06H.
5. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
5.3
Consider approving the annual school related organization liability insurance
policy with Cincinnati Insurance Company at a cost of $942 (unchanged from last
year).
5.4
Consider authorizing an agreement with Conrad Siegel Actuaries to provide
actuarial services
accounting for long-term post employment benefit liabilities, to meet the
mandates of
GASB 45 at a cost not to exceed $8,050. This service will be provided
according to the terms
and conditions of a bid conducted by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.
5.5
Consider authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Pennsylvania Nutrition
Education Network Funding. The grant will be for up to $6,000 for Cochran,
Jackson,
Sheridan, Stevens, Curtin and Roosevelt to increase students understanding of
the importance
of breakfast to healthy eating and to increase student participation in the
School Breakfast program.
6. BOARD POLICY – None
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
7.1
Consider allowing the Williamsport YMCA to use the multi-purpose room and minor
other facilities for the provision of Before and After School Child Care at
Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson, Sheridan and Round Hills Elementary Schools
during the 2006-07 school year. As these programs are a direct advantage to
District families, the waiver of fees is requested.
7.2
Consider approving an additional Act 80 professional development in-service day
for Lycoming Valley Middle School and Williamsport Area High School on
Wednesday, November 22, 2006.
7.3
Consider approving Ms. Mechelle Abney, Literacy Collaborative Trainer, to
provide two days of job-embedded literacy training to Louise Campana on
December 11, 2006 and again in the spring of 2007 (date to be determined) at
the cost of approximately $1,000 per day. There is no cost for the training but
the WASD must cover her travel expenses (airfare, hotel, ground transportation
and meals). All funds are budgeted under Jackson School's Comprehensive
School Reform Grant.
7.4
Consider approving payment of a $500 stipend to Kathryn S. Poust as
compensation for attending the Career Link 101 training June 26-30, 2006. The
District was obligated by PA Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Basic and
Literacy Education to send a member of our adult education staff to this
training. Reimbursement of the $500 stipend has been received from the
Pennsylvania State University Workforce Education Center for this expense.
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.5
Consider approving Sara Holbrook, author and poet, to provide “Writing
Poetry Across the Curriculum” student workshops at Stevens and Jackson on
2/7/07 and 2/8/07. Approximate costs for these programs will be $2500 and will
be paid for by the respective schools PTA organizations ($1250 each school).
Sara Holbrook will provide a full day teacher in-service program at Jackson on
2/9/07. Total costs for this program will be approximately $2300 ($2200 fee /
$100 travel) and has been budgeted under the Jackson Comprehensive School
Reform Grant ($1100) and Jackson Title I professional development ($1200).
7.6
Consider approving $460 registration fee for secondary participation in the
2007 Scholastics Art Awards Region-at-Large program for: Curtin, Lycoming
Valley and Roosevelt Middle Schools as well as Williamsport Area High School,
budgeted in the art budget account #10-3219-813-000-00-050-122-015-0000.
7.7
Consider approving participation by the district's four secondary schools in
the Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Writing Awards program. Students in grades
7-12 participate annually in this program. Approximate cost of $230 has been
budgeted by the supervisor as follows:
7.8
Consider approving participation by the Williamsport Area High School in the
2007 Mock Trial Competition. Students annually participate in this program.
The cost of program registration of $100 has been budgeted in the supervisor's
budget account #10-1100-813-000-30-850-190-016-0000.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
Daniel R. Keyte, Jr., full-time Auto Mechanics teacher at the high school, for
other employment, effective November 3, 2006.
B.
Cynthia A. Nasdeo, part-time instructional support aide at the high school, for
other employment, effective October 31, 2006.
C.
Russell K. Stout IV, security officer at the high school, for other employment,
effective October 16, 2006.
D.
John Edward Martin, part-time security at the high school, verbal resignation
for personal reasons, effective October 20, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Jacqueline G. Thomas, Assistant Superintendent for the District, for a paid
leave of absence, effective November 1, 2006, through June 29, 2007. Mrs.
Thomas will be utilizing appropriate benefit days during her leave.
B.
Jacqueline L. Derr, general food service worker at Jackson Elementary School,
for an unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective November 6, 2006, through
the end of the 2006-07 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2006).
C.
Gwenda L. Forker, part-time instructional support aide at the high school,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective October 19, 2006, through November
30, 2006.
D.
Lisa R. Kelchner, full-time instructional support aide at Curtin Middle School
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for November 17-22, 2006.
E.
Rhonda J. Lewis, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 24, 2006.
F.
Mary D. Masden, general food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on
November 22, 2006.
G.
Rox-Ann Reifer, Secondary Special Education Coordinator for the District,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only November 2, 2006.
H.
Lois M. Robinson, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for
personal reasons, effective for October 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006.
I.
Kimberly A. Whittington, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid
leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on October 17, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Taci J. McGee, 1316 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, as a full-time (185 days, 7
hours per day) instructional support aide/sign language interpreter at Round
Hills Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $29,125 ($22.49 per hour),
prorated, effective October 23, 2006, plus applicable benefits as provided
under the collective bargaining agreement between WASD and WAESP (new position
approved by the Board).
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B.
Jessica A. Becker, 372 Lyons Ave., Williamsport, as Career Development
Specialist at the high school, effective date to be determined, at the salary
rate of Step 1, master’s, $41,750, prorated. Ms. Becker holds a
bachelor's degree from Penn State University and a master’s degree from
Bucknell University and is certified in Elementary and Secondary School
Counselor (new position funded through College & Career Counseling Program
Grant).
C.
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
(revision to Board agenda item originally approved on 09/19/06):
Middle School Student Council Advisors
Roosevelt
Amanda R. Taylor
Tracey L. Graff $ 253
Tamra L. Springman
$ 218
D.
Matthew S. Kern, 57 Ravine Drive, Williamsport, PA, as a Health and Physical
Education Teacher in the Alternative Education Twilight Program (after hours)
at the
high school, at the rate of $26.22 per hour of actual work, plus appropriate
benefits.
Mr. Kern’s Bachelor of Science and certification in Health and Physical
Education
allow us to supply this required instruction within the Alternative Education
Program.
E.
The following persons as substitute teachers as needed for the Educational
Assistance Program/Tutoring Program effective for the 2006-2007 school year, 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).
Cochran Elementary School
Sondra L. Fisher
1031 Hepburn St., Williamsport (effective 10/24/06)
Sheridan Elementary School
Laurie C. Calnea
1301 Hepburn St., Williamsport (effective 11/01/06)
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Barbara L. Cioffi
1226 Hillsdale Dr., Williamsport (effective 10/27/06)
F.
Michele D. Lyons, 124 N. Washington St., 2nd
Floor, Montoursville, part-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, as a Visual Support instructional aide for the Extended School
Day Program at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for up to one (1) hour per day
(up to 90 days), at the current contract rate, effective November 1, 2006.
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G.
David H. Fisher, 2185 Windy Ridge Rd., Cogan Station, as part-time security at
the high school, third shift, weekend and holidays or as needed, up to 8 hours
per day, with a base wage rate of $10.94 per hour, effective November 11, 2006
(replacing John Edward Martin, resigned).
H.
The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective November 11, 2006:
David H. Fisher
2185 Windy Ridge Road, Cogan Station
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:
Carrie L. Helminiak
17 Round Hill Rd., Williamsport (effective 10/26/06)
J.
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:
Jason D. Brewer
605 Brandon Ave., Williamsport (effective 11/06/06)
Jason M. Hurwitz
161 West Hills Dr., Williamsport (effective 11/06/06)
Martin L. Wade
693 S. Shaffer Hill Rd., Cogan Station (eff. 11/06/06)
K.
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:
Kathleen M. Dennis
843 Picnic Woods Rd., Jersey Shore
David R. Lingle
2036 Woodland Rd., Montoursville
Brandi R. Michael
1543 Northway Rd., Apt. 2, Williamsport
L.
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:
Melanie A. Kuhns
608 Rural Ave., Williamsport
Jacqueline J. Morgan
120 Harvest Moon Park, Linden
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Shannon K. Shipman, 2945 Pleasant Valley Rd., Cogan Station, from a substitute
food service worker to a general food service worker (3¼ hours daily) at
the Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per
hour, effective November 8, 2006 (replacing Peggy Welch, transferred).
B.
Teresa M. Stauffer, 53 Grandview Dr., Linden, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (4½ hours daily) at the high
school, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective November 8, 2006
(replacing Gwenda Forker, transferred).
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Consider authorizing the revision to item originally approved on 10/03/06 Board
Agenda: Jenn Meanor, 25 Scenic View Dr., Linden,
8.6 OTHER
A.
Consider authorizing the Superintendent to administratively approve up to
10-days
of unpaid leave for professional staff (WEA, Act 93, and Executive
Administrators)
and support staff (WAESP and Confidential Secretaries). These items will no
longer be included on the Board Agenda.
9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Ms. Savage.
9.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
A.
Consider approving 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. (See attachment)
B.
Consider authorizing the following Williamsport Area Education Support
Professionals (WAESP) member(s) to attend the PSEA EAP Training in State
College
on November 9, 2006: Kenneth T. Harter. Wages and benefits are to be
reimbursed to
the District by the Pennsylvania State Educators Association (PSEA) and
Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals (WAESP).
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Approximately 50 Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by a
teacher and other adult chaperones, to travel to Ski Sawmill on four dates
during January and February 2007. 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. Costs will be paid by the participating
students.
B.
Six (6) Williamsport Area High School food services students, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to Loyalsock and downtown Williamsport during November
2006. The students will have an opportunity to visit the “What’s
Cooking” cooking store and to dine at Pazzo’s. 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 teacher’s personal vehicle. The
cost for lunch will be paid out of the café tips.
C.
All fourth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied
by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Harrisburg during May
2007 to visit the Capitol Building. Students eligible to participate will not
have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the
trip.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
D.
Seventy-five (75) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Wegman’s
during May 2006 to participate in a tour. The students will be attending by
class on three separate dates. Students eligible to participate will not have
been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the
school.
E.
Forty-six (46) first grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by
their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Bruce E. Henry Park
(Loyalsock)
during November 2006 to collect rocks to study in their classroom. Students
eligible
to participate will not have received detention, suspension, or two pink slips
from October 30 to the date of the trip.
There will be no cost to the District.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
F.
Thirty-two (32) students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied
by staff members and parent volunteers, to travel to McDonalds on Lycoming
Creek
Road during November 2006 as a reward for winning during the school’s
recent
fundraising project. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended or
assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
Transportation will be provided by limousine. All costs will be paid by the
Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
G.
Approximately 25 students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied
by their teacher, to travel to Lock Haven University during November 2006.
Students in the dual enrollment course “Teaching and Learning” will
be shadowing education majors around the campus. They will also have the
opportunity to tour the science facilities and attend demos. 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 funded through a grant
received by Lock Haven University.
H.
Thirty (30) orchestra students from Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and Roosevelt
Middle
Schools, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Lewisburg during November
2006
to participate in the PMEA District 8 Middle School String Festival. Students
eligible
to participate must be in compliance with their school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements.
District transportation is requested and will be billed to the Music
Department. Three substitutes will be required for the day.
I.
Six (6) students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their principal
and
another staff member, to travel to Hoss’s Steak House on dates during
November and
December 2006, and January through May 2007. The trip is reinforcement for
good
citizenship. Students will be randomly selected from students receiving all
4’s on their current report cards.
Transportation will be provided by the accompanying staff members. Lunch is
provided free by Hoss’s. There will be no cost to the District.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
J.
Four (4) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by the math
department head and their teacher/advisor, to travel to Bloomsburg University
during
November 2006 to participate in a math contest. 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 the staff members. All costs will be paid
from the Math Department Budget.
K.
Forty (40) anatomy students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied
by chaperones at a 10:1 or 8:1 ratio, to travel to New York City on a Saturday
during November 2006. The students will have the opportunity to visit an
anatomical exhibit at the South Street Seaport Exhibition 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.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the participating students.
L.
Twelve (12) Williamsport Area High School choral students, accepted by
competitive audition, to participate in the PMEA District 8 Chorus Festival to
be held at Shikellamy High School on four dates during January 2007.
Jason Albert
Ryli Meyer
Kelly Derr Holden Moyer
Chelsea Erb
Michael Stratton
Rachael Grimes Joseph Tokay
Matthew Hartsock
Ashley Walter
Brian Mextorf Ashley Williams
Cost to the District would be $1,020 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for
student registration fees; approximately $325
(10-3212-642-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for music; $300
(101-3212-519-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for student transportation; and $500
(101-3212-581-000-30-850-023-121-0000) for teacher expenses. Either Kent
Weaver or Anna Radspinner, WAHS choral directors, will accompany the students.
One substitute will be needed for two days at a cost not to exceed $220.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
M.
Approximately 45 Drama Club students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by two staff members and the tour company chaperones, to travel to
New York City on three dates during April 2007. The students will have the
opportunity to see Broadway shows, participate in acting workshops, and to
sightsee.
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 by contract carrier. The entire cost of the
trip will be funded by the participating students. A substitute will be
required for one day at a cost not to exceed $110.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action, Inc. (CAPPA) to use the
cafetorium at Cochran Elementary School on Saturdays, beginning October 21
through December 23, 2006 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to hold Showcase
rehearsal. CAPPA is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at
$400.00, custodial fees to be paid from the Sheridan Project Grant .
Certificate of Insurance on file.
B.
Williamsport AYSO to use the cafetorium at Roosevelt Middle School on
January 30 and 31, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for soccer registration.
Williamsport AYSO is requesting relief from the occupancy fee estimated at
$80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
C.
Balls Mills Soccer Club to use the gymnasium at Cochran on various dates
beginning in November 2006 through March 2007, times to be worked out with
the building principal, to hold indoor soccer training. Balls Mills Soccer is
requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $350.00. Certificate of
Insurance to be received.
D.
Special Olympics of Lycoming County to use the swimming pool at the
Williamsport High School on Thursdays, beginning February 15 through
May 31, 2007 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm for aquatics instruction. The Special
Olympics is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $800.00.
Certificate of Insurance to be received.
E.
Special Olympics of Lycoming County to use the swimming pool at the
Williamsport High School on Sunday, April 1, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
to hold a Special Olympics Swimming Invitational. The Special Olympics is
requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $100.00. Certificate of
Insurance to be received.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use cont’d:
F.
Balls Mills United Methodist Church to use the gymnasium at Hepburn Lycoming
Elementary School on various dates beginning November 7, 2006 through
January 16, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to hold basketball practice
(part of
John Bower Basketball League). Balls Mills United Methodist Church is
requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $225.00. Certificate of
Insurance on file.
10.3
Consider authorizing Brandon Pardoe, Principal Round Hills Elementary, to
coordinate
family ski trips to Ski Sawmill, for Round Hills Elementary students and
families, at no
cost to the District. 11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider authorizing participation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of
General Services Road Salt Bid for the 2007-08 school year.
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.
Board Policy #902, “Public Participation in Board Meetings cont’
d”:
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
November 9-10
Parent/Teacher Conferences at all Elementary Schools
November 9-10
Parent/Teacher Conferences at Curtin and Roosevelt Middle Schools
November 13
Diversity Committee Meeting - 12:00 pm
November 15
WASD Education Foundation Meeting - 5:30 pm
November 17
National Substitute Educator Day
November 21
WASD School Board Meeting - 6:00 pm
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28
Act 1 Tax Study Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm
December 5 WASD School Board Meeting - 6:00 pm
$47.50 in budget account #10-1100-813-000-20-550-150-016-0000.
$47.50 in budget account #10-1100-813-000-20-600-150-016-0000.
$47.50 in budget account #10-1100-813-000-20-650-150-016-0000.
$87.50 in budget account #10-1100-813-000-30-850-150-016-0000.$ 653 $ 218
qualified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English
(PSE)
certified teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired 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.
