W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
November 21, 2006
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mr. James E. Temple
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 2
We believe that students, parents, and community, along with school district
personnel share the responsibility for education.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 3 (e)
The Williamsport Area School Board will govern through policy by purposefully
linking its actions to applicable Board policies.
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:
Our fellow residents have entrusted us with the advocacy for and stewardship of
the education of the youth of this community.
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.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A.
Awards and Accomplishments
1.
Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School students who
received awards during the Mock Constitutional Convention at Lock Haven
University.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A.
Awards and Accomplishments Cont’d:
1.
Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School students who
received awards during the Mock Constitutional Convention at Lock Haven
University.
2.
Congratulations to Jodi Harris, Director of Educational Data Analysis, for
being selected to have her article entitled “Using PVAAS Data to Improve
Student Achievement” published in “Educational Leadership.”
B. Calendar of Events
November 22
Professional Development Inservice Day at All Schools
November 23-27
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 29
Gifted Education Advisory Council - 7:00 pm
4.3 Committee Reports by Board Members
4.4 Construction Projects
A.
Consider authorizing changes orders G-HL-39, G-LV-8, G-LV-9 & G-LV-10 to
the
contract with the Robert Feaster Corporation, General Contractor, increasing
the
contract by $14,170. The new contract total is $6,374,130.50
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the months of July, August and September 2006.
5. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
5.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 11/21/06 in the amount of $658,919.46, 11/21/06A in
the amount of $1,321,802.87, 11/21/06B in the amount of $5,000.00, 11/21/06C in
the amount of $93.86,
11/21/06D in the amount of $153,337.33 and 11/21/06E in the amount of $2,969.40
and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute
Order Nos. 11/21/06, 11/21/06A, 11/21/06B, 11/21/06C, 11/21/06D and 11/21/06E.
6. BOARD POLICY – None
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
7.1
Consider approving of use of River Valley Transit to provide bus transportation
to students participating in the CAPPA Showcase rehearsals on Saturdays at a
cost of $90.00 per Saturday. River Valley Transit will deliver students from
Roosevelt MS., the former Lose site, The Center, and Sheridan Elementary to the
rehearsal site at Cochran Elementary, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and will return
them at 3:00 p.m. on a reverse route. Dates of service will include Saturdays
from October, 2006 until the Showcase on June 9, 2007. All funds are from the
Sheridan Project grant. 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.
Judith I. Mace, general food service worker at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
for the purpose of retirement, effective February 2, 2007.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Judith I. Mace
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 29½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a food service worker. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Lois M. Robinson, general food service worker at the high school, for personal
reasons, effective November 13, 2006.
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - None at this time
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Pamela R. Doane, 1119 Rock Run Rd., Cogan Station, as part-time (up to 185
days, prorated; up to 5 hours per day) instructional support aide at Lycoming
Valley Middle School, effective November 20, 2006, with a base wage rate of
$10.94 per hour, FICA, Worker’s Compensation, Retirement (if eligible),
and sick leave (per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area
Education Support Professionals) are the only fringe benefits.
B.
Dustin C. Kimble, 2011 Roosevelt Ave., Williamsport, as part-time (up to 185
days, prorated; up to 5 hours per day) instructional support aide at the high
school (CTE), effective November 20, 2006, with a base wage rate of $10.94 per
hour, FICA, Worker’s Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick
leave (per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Education
Support Professionals) are the only fringe benefits.
C.
Alicia M. Swanger, 1998 Misner Rd., Williamsport, as part-time (up to 185 days,
prorated; up to 5 hours per day) instructional support aide at Cochran
Elementary School, effective November 20, 2006, with a base wage rate of $10.94
per hour, FICA, Worker’s Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick
leave (per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Education
Support Professionals) are the only fringe benefits.
D.
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*):
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Assistant Coach:
Greg R. Bruce (5)* $2,278
E.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective November 22, 2006:
Mary A. Krauser
140 Bittner Park Rd., Lot 11, Trout Run
Linda K. Michaels-Yoder
296 Valley St., S. Williamsport
Lois M. Robinson
380 Jerome Ave., Williamsport
Erica L. Starr
4979 Beauty’s Run Rd., Linden
F.
The following homebound teacher(s), subject to assignment by the Superintendent
of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by the collective
bargaining agreement, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and
worked:
Michael D. Burger
2341 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G.
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:
Michael D. Burger
2341 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville (eff. 11/17/06)
Bruce F. Ellison
2413 Ritchey St., Williamsport
H.
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:
Theresa A. Fatherly
28 Roseville Rd., Williamsport
Linda J. Heitsenrether
1980 Maple Grove Circle, Williamsport
Diane M. Socha
15 E. Central Ave., S. Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Marjorie L. Cramer, 823 Park Place, Williamsport, from a part-time
instructional support aide (inclusion) at Roosevelt Middle School to a
part-time instructional support aide (up to 185 days; up to 5 hours per day) at
the high school (CTE Auto/Welding), with a base wage rate of $10.94 per hour,
effective November 16, 2006.
8.5
CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Consider approving Sanjuana Dolph, 1501 Elmira St., Williamsport, as a Spanish
interpreter to provide day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed)
to eligible students at the rate of $16.00 per hour for hours worked, effective
November 13, 2006, through June 9, 2007.
8.6 OTHER
A.
Consider rescinding the resignation of Daniel R. Keyte, Jr., full-time Auto
Mechanics teacher at the high school, for other employment, effective November
3, 2006 (originally approved at the 11/07/06 Board Meeting). Mr. Keyte plans
to remain as a teacher at the high school for the 2006-07 school year.
B.
Consider rescinding the election of Stephanie S. Weikel, 411 South Pine Run
Road, Linden, as a professional employee as a Speech and Language Therapist for
the District. Mrs. Weikel has not yet started working for the District and
she recently declined this position (originally approved at the 09/05/06 Board
Meeting).
9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to 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.
Approximately 80 Lycoming Valley Middle School ski club members, accompanied by
the assistant principal and other staff members, 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, must be academically eligible, and are not experiencing
attendance difficulties.
The trips will be entirely student funded and do not require transportation.
B.
An undetermined number of students from the six district elementary schools,
accompanied by members of the Young Men’s Republican Club, to travel to
WalMart, the Little League Museum, and the YMR Club for lunch during December
2006. The number of students will be determined by the funds raised. The
members of the club will purchase clothing for the students.
There will be no cost to the District.
C.
Thirty-three (33) chorus students from Stevens Elementary School accompanied by
their teacher and two parent volunteers, to travel to Rose View Center during
December 2006 to perform for the residents. 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 Rose View. There will be no cost to the
District.
D.
Seventeen (17) Williamsport Area High School choral students, accompanied by
their director, to travel to the Genetti Hotel during December 26 to perform
for the Pennsylvania Association of Retired Teachers. Students eligible to
participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days, will
have no bus disciplinary record, must be academically eligible, and are not
experiencing attendance difficulties.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the sponsoring
organization.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E.
Eight (8) Williamsport Area High School automotive students, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to Harrisburg during December 2006 to participate in
the PAA Automotive Technology Competition. Students eligible to participate
will not have been suspended from school more than five days, will have no bus
disciplinary record, must be academically eligible, and are not experiencing
attendance difficulties.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
One substitute will be required for the day at a cost not to exceed $110.
F.
Approximately 148 seventh grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and aides, to travel to the Community Arts Center
during December 2006 to attend a performance. Students must be in compliance
with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to
participate.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt
PTO.
G.
The varsity softball team is requesting permission to participate, for the
eighth
consecutive year, in the Azalea Invitational Softball Tournament in
Summerville,
South Carolina beginning on Monday, April 2, 2007. There will be approximately
16
students representing Williamsport Area High School. The team will play 5-6
games
in this tournament. The team will be accompanied by the three coaches, Robert
Loudenslager, Miranda Dimoff and Jeff Wagner. The team will drive to
Summerville, SC, leaving tentatively on Saturday, March 31st.
The only cost to the school district is the $200.00 entry fee. The softball
booster club
and the individual student-athletes will cover all other costs.
H.
The varsity baseball team is requesting permission to participate in the
Hawaiian
Tropic Classic Baseball Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina beginning on
Monday, April 2, 2007. There will be approximately 20 students representing
Williamsport Area High School. The team will play 5-6 games in this
tournament.
The team will be accompanied by the coaches, G. Scott Grove, Jason Adams and
David Cipriani. The team will drive to Myrtle Beach, SC, leaving tentatively
on
Friday, March 30th and returning on Saturday, April 7th.
The only costs to the school district would be the $250 entry fee and the cost
of
substitute teachers for Scott Grove and Jason Adams costs not to exceed $1,100.
The
baseball booster club and the individual student-athletes will cover all other
costs.
All student-athletes will travel with the coaches and team members to the
tournament
as well as return with the coaches and team members from South Carolina. This
goes for both teams.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
I.
Thirteen (13) dual enrollment students from the Williamsport Area High School
to travel to Roosevelt Middle School and/or Round Hills Elementary School
during November 2006. The students will be supervised by the teachers at each
site. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from
school more than five days, will have no bus disciplinary record, must be
academically eligible, and are not experiencing attendance difficulties.
District transportation is requested and will be paid through Project 720
funds.
J.
Fifteen (15) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s performing
group GQ, accompanied by their director, to travel to the Women’s Club
(Walnut Street) during December 2006 to perform for the CLIO Club of
Williamsport. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended
from school more than five days, will have no bus disciplinary record, must be
academically eligible, and are not experiencing attendance difficulties.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Clio Club.
10.2
Consider authorizing the District to participate in the Heartland Conference
which is
an "all-
encompassing" athletic league, including the sports of; football, soccer,
field hockey, tennis,
cross country, golf, boys and girls basketball, bowling, wrestling,
swimming/diving, baseball,
softball and track & field. The new league will not present any major
changes from our
current schedules. The girl’s soccer team will no longer be independent;
they will participate
in the new league. The wrestling and swimming schedules will have to be
slightly adjusted,
adding a couple of new teams to our schedule. Otherwise, the other sports will
remain the
same, keeping the same alignments and schedules. The middle school athletic
schedules will
also remain the same with the new conference. Joining this conference is
recommended by the Athletic Advisory
Committee and Athletic Director.
10.3
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
International Youth Sports Association to use the gymnasium at Curtin Middle
School on various Saturdays through the end of the 06-07 school year (dates and
times
to be worked out with the administration) to provide tutoring and play
basketball.
International Youth Sports Association is requesting relief of the occupancy
fee.
Building usage is contingent upon the IYSA securing a Certificate of
Insurance.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
A.
Consider approving an intradistrict agreement for the Williamsport Area School
District to provide Title I services at St. John Neumann Regional Academy
(formerly
St. Boniface) to children from Montoursville Area School District and Muncy
Area
School District. The cost of the services is $975 per child.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
B.
Consider authoring a lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a DM800 postage
machine, meter, scale and maintenance at a cost of $263 per month for 60
months.
This is state contract pricing. The cost will be shared with the tax office
prorated by use. 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
November 28
Act 1 Tax Study Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm
December 5
WASD School Board Meeting - 6:00 pm
C.
On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through December is WASD K-12 Art
Staff Exhibit.
