AGENDA ADDENDUM
November 7, 2006
4.4 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:
A.
Consider awarding a contract to Silvertip Inc., HVAC Contractor, to provide
additional construction services for the Lycoming Valley Middle School Project
at
a cost of $65,000. These services are part of the existing reimbursable
construction
project. Silvertip was the only bidder for these services. The contract will
be paid with existing bond issue funds.
B.
Consider awarding a contract to Silvertip Inc., Plumbing Contractor, to provide
additional construction services for the Lycoming Valley Middle School Project
at
a cost of $54,700 which includes $700 for Alternate P-1. Silvertip was the
only
bidder for these services. The contract will be paid with existing bond issue
funds.
C.
Consider awarding a contract to B.K. Controls, Inc., Electrical Contractor, to
provide additional construction services for the Lycoming Valley Middle School
Project at a cost of $113,400. B.K. Controls was the low bidder of four bids
received. The contract will be paid with existing bond issue funds.
D.
Consider awarding a contract to the Robert Feaster Corporation, General
Contractor, to provide additional construction services for the Lycoming Valley
Middle School Project at a cost of $25,000. Robert Feaster was the low bid of
two
bids received. The contract will be paid with existing bond issue funds.
E.
Consider rejecting the Alternate G-1 bid supplied by the Robert Feaster
Corporation in the amount of $40,775.
F.
Consider approving the submission of PLANCON Part F Attachment C -
resolution concerning the construction contracts listed above.
G.
Consider approving the submission of PLANCON Part I for the Lycoming Valley
Middle School Project.
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.9
Consider approving a letter of agreement with the West Branch Drug and Alcohol
Abuse Commission which enables them to provide drug and alcohol abuse
assessments to students referred for that purpose by our student assistant
teams. West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission will also provide
appropriately trained personnel to serve as liaisons to the student assistance
teams regarding substance abuse issues AND also approving a Qualified Service
Organization Agreement with West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission,
which recognizes that the Commission will maintain the confidentiality of any
information gained related to the above noted letter of agreement.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.10
Consider approving sports schedules for Winter 2006-07.
7.11
Consider approving paying one-tenth of the honorarium for Gary Fields, the
consultant from Research for Better Schools who presented at the secondary
county wide inservice hosted at Williamsport Area High School on October 9,
2006. Each of the ten participating school districts is expected to pay an
equal portion of the cost. WASD’s portion of the fee is $342.45 and is
budgeted under the assistant superintendent's professional development account
#10-2271-329-000-00-000-000-017-0000.
8.
PERSONNEL REPORT CONT’D:
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
E.
Lisa L. Mendler, part-time Administrative Support I in the Vocational Education
Dept. at the high school, for other employment, effective November 3, 2006.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
J.
Karen E. Anstadt, general food service worker at Stevens Elementary School,
unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only November 1, 2006.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
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:
Diane M. Socha
15 E. Central Ave., S. Williamsport (eff. 11/08/06)
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:
Anna L. Montgomery
705 Arthur Rd., Montoursville
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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:
Dustin C. Kimble
2011 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport
M.
The following substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel),
with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective October 2, 2006:
Thomas E. Fink
251 Anna Rd., Williamsport
David L. Walk
5661 Rt. 287 Highway, Jersey Shore
N.
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:
Boys Basketball
Volunteer: Kevin A. Pletz
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8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
C.
Michele L. Brobst, 59 Pumpkin Center Rd., Montgomery, from Dean of Students to
Assistant Principal at Cochran Elementary School, effective November 1, 2006,
at a
salary of $73,587, prorated, and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and
Discuss Compensation Plan, effective July 1,
2006. Ms. Brobst has received principal
certification from the Department of Education.
D.
John J. Killian, 357 E. Mountain Ave., S. Williamsport, from Dean of Students
to
Assistant Principal at Stevens Elementary School, effective November 1, 2006,
at a
salary of $73,587, prorated, and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and
Discuss Compensation Plan, effective July 1,
2006. Mr. Killian has received principal
certification from the Department of Education.
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
B.
Consider approving a contract with CRS, Inc., 600 Arch St., Williamsport, to
provide the services of the SubFinder ASP System to the Williamsport Area
School District, at a minimum monthly fee of $940 (based on 600 employees
requiring substitute @$1.35 per month for 10 months and 200 employees not
requiring substitutes @ $0.65 per month), effective December 1, 2006, through
November 30, 2007.
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CONT’D:
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
N.
Seventy (70) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied
by their teachers, to travel to the Thomas Taber Museum during November 2006.
The students will have an opportunity to learn about the history of Lycoming
County and to view related artifacts. Students eligible to participate will
not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to
the trip.
The students will walk to and from the school. The District has a membership
to the Historical Society. Therefore, there will be no admission charge.
O.
Sixty-five (65) Ninth Grade Academy students from the Williamsport High School,
accompanied by six teachers, to travel to the Pennsylvania State
University’s College of Earth and Mineral Science during November 2006.
The students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through Project
720 funds.
P.
Twenty-eight (28) Williamsport Area High School students accompanied by staff
members at 7:1 ratio, to travel to Washington, DC, during November 2006. The
students will have the opportunity to visit the Holocaust Museum. 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 and admission will be provided by Lycoming County “
Brotherhood County” USA, Inc. Four substitutes will be required for the
day at a cost not to exceed $440.00.