W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
December 5, 2006
6:00 p.m.
Organizational Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2006 Board President, David B. Stone, Jr.
This meeting is called to order for the purpose of organization under
appropriate sections of
Article IV of the School Laws of Pennsylvania, as amended.
2. OPENING EXERCISES
– Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 3
We believe that direct parental involvement is an asset to each student’s
success.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 4 (a)
The Williamsport Area School Board will ensure that effective planning occurs
by
adopting and implementing a collaborative strategic planning process, including
regular reviews.
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 public expects that our first and greatest priority is to provide equitable
educational opportunities for all youth.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
Election of a Temporary President.
4. Election of President.
a.
Temporary President opens nominations.
4.
Election of President Cont’d:
5. Election of Vice President.
6.
Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year:
a.
Alternative Education Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Lois Williams and Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
b. Athletic Advisory Committee
Incumbents: Mr. James Temple, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mrs. Karen Harris
c. Board Negotiating Team
Incumbents: Mrs. Karen Harris, Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Stone and Mr. Jay
Shultz
d. Calendar Committee
Incumbent: Mr. James Temple
e.
Curriculum and Instruction Council--All School Directors are ex officio members
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz and Mrs. Lois Williams
f. Diversity Committee
Incumbents: Mr. David Huffman, Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Stone and
Mrs. Lois Williams
g.
Education Foundation Board Representative
Incumbent: Mrs. Lois Williams
h.
Educational Technology and Administrative Technology Advisory Committees
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Lori Baer and Mr. David Huffman.
6.
Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year
Cont’d:
i.
Employment Steering Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman and Mrs. Lois Williams
j.
Facilities Planning and Development Committee
Incumbents: Mr. David Stone, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mr. James Temple
k. Finance Committee
Incumbents: Mr. David Stone, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mrs. Lori Baer
l. Fitness Center Committee
Incumbents: Mrs. Karen Harris and Mr. David Stone
m.
Gifted Education Advisory Council
Incumbent: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
n.
Intermediate Unit Board Member
Mrs. Lori Baer
o.
Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Representative
Incumbent: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
p.
PSBA Employee Relations Contact
Incumbent: Mr. Jay Shultz
q. PSBA Legislative Chairperson
Incumbent: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
r. Policy Chairperson
Incumbent: Mr. James Temple
s. Safe Schools Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman and Mrs. Pamela Markle
t.
Site-Based Management Coordinating Council
Incumbents: Mrs. Karen Harris and Mrs. Lori Baer
Incumbents: Mrs. Lori Baer and Mrs. Karen Harris
v.
Williamsport Area Tax Advisory Committee
Incumbent: Mr. David Stone
w. Elementary School Liaisons
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Lori Baer and Mr. David Stone
6.
Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year
Cont’d:
x. Middle School Liaisons
Incumbents: Mrs. Karen Harris, Mr. James Temple and Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
Incumbents: Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Huffman and Mrs. Lois Williams
7.
Consider scheduling Voting Meetings during 2007 to begin at 6:00 p.m. in the
Baskin Gallery of the District Service Center on the following dates. Adoption
of the Preliminary Budget
is tentatively scheduled for February 6, 2007
. Adoption of the Final Budget is tentatively scheduled for June 19, 2007
. The annual Organizational Meeting will be held on
December 4, 2007
and will be followed by a regular voting meeting.
January 2, 16
February 6, 20
March 6, 20
April 3, 17
May 1, 15
June 5, 19
July 17 August 7, 21
September 4, 18
October 2, 16
November 6, 20 December 4
8.
If no other organizational business, MOTION for adjournment and vote.
AGENDA
This agenda will follow organizational business.
1-2.
OPENING PROCEDURES
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006
Special Meeting
- November 14, 2006
Consider approving a revision to the minutes of the September 5th
, September 19th and October 3rd
, removing Susan Mahaffey from attendance and adding Lori Baer.
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.
Act 1 Tax Study Commission Report – Gary Weber, Chairman
NOTE: The Commission’s recommendation and records are available for
public
inspection, in the Office of the Business Administrator, 201 West Third Street,
from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
B.
Consider discharging the Act 1 Tax Study Commission.
C.
Act 1 Tax Study Commission Acknowledgement
The Board of Directors of the Williamsport Area School expresses sincere
appreciation to: Karl Facey, Ada Godlewski, Pamela Markle, Vance Miller,
Ann Marie Phillips, Kenneth Snyder, Philip Sprunger, Gary Weber and Glenn
Williams for serving on the Act 1 Tax Study Commission.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A.
Awards and Accomplishments
1.
Congratulations to Richard Poole for being highlighted in Lock Haven’s
magazine “Perspective.”
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
$2,630,587.03
General Fund – Restricted 247,461.40
Athletics and Extra Curricular
37,545.57 Food Service Fund
82,593.53
Data Processing Fund 20,865.82
Maintenance Fund 37,131.75
Earned Income Tax
34,232.05
Student Activities 3,675.00
TOTAL
$3,094,092.15
5.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted marked Order No. 12/05/06 in the amount of $170,388.55, 12/05/06A in
the amount of $8,597.15, 12/05/06B in the amount of
$2,855,512.77, 12/05/06C in the amount of $98,627.27, 12/05/06D in the amount
of $5,000.00,12/05/06E in the amount of $729,012.24, 12/05/06F in the amount of
$186,845.34, 12/05/06G in the amount of $9,545.29, 12/05/06H in the amount of
$5,734.91,12/05/06I in the amount of $3,218.56 and that the officers of the
Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 12/05/06,
12/05/06A, 12/05/06B, 12/05/06C, 12/05/06D, 12/05/06E, 12/05/06F, 12/05/06G,
12/05/06H and 12/05/06I.
5.3
Consider authorizing an order for the payment of bills for the week of December
18, 2006 with retroactive Board approval to occur on January 2, 2007.
5.4
Consider approving budget transfers for FY07, dated November 29, 2006 as
presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as
amended:
6. BOARD POLICY – None
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
7.1
Consider approving Ms. Mechelle Abney, Intermediate Literacy Collaborative at
Lesley University, to present an in-service program, focused on the reading
workshop and assessments to the intermediate teachers at Jackson Elementary
School on February 9, 2007. The cost of the professional development will be
$1,500 plus expenses of approximately $125 for hotel and meals. All costs are
budgeted under Title I.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION – Dean I. Fink
Consider adopting the following memorial resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District
observes with profound sorrow the untimely passing from this life of Dean I.
Fink who for over 13 ½ years was a dedicated custodian for the School
District,
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes with respect and appreciation the devotion and
time he gave to his colleagues, students, parents, and family and the
consideration he always showed them,
WHEREAS, the tragic loss of Dean will be deeply felt by many for a long time;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District tenders its deepest sympathy to his family in their bereavement, with
the comforting knowledge that his life was well spent for the good of the
students and teachers he guided and for his fellow man
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the members of this School Board direct that this
resolution be spread upon the official minutes of this body and that a copy be
presented to Mr. Fink's family.
8.2 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignations, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
Karen E. Anstadt, general food service worker at Stevens Elementary School, for
other employment, effective at the end of the day on December 22, 2006.
8.3 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leaves of absence:
A.
Myrene L. Bradley, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave
for personal reasons, effective January 15, 2007, through January 29, 2007.
B.
Gwenda L. Forker, part-time instructional support aide at the high school,
extension
of unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective through January 2, 2007
(originally
approved 11/07/06 effective October 19, 2006, through November 30, 2006).
8.3 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
C.
Amber M. Seasholtz, part-time instructional support aide at Cochran Elementary
School, unpaid leave of absence, effective November 16, 2006, through December
22, 2006.
8.4* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
The following spring 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
Baseball
Head Coach:
G. Scott Grove (5) $3,797
Varsity Assistants:
Jason F. Adams (5) $1,899
Ryan C. Hess (3) $1,785
VACANT [**Booster Funded Position]
Baseball Volunteers:
Steve Sennett ---
Softball
Head Coach:
Robert G. Loudenslager (5) $3,797
Varsity Assistants:
Jeffery S. Wagner (5) $1,899
Miranda L. Regan (5) $1,899
Softball Volunteers:
Curt Fink ---
Ken George ---
Boys Tennis
Head Coach:
Leroy L. Baer (5) $2,278
Boys Track & Field
Head Coach:
Samuel E. Belle (5) $4,556
Varsity Assistants:
Robert S. Kraynak (5) $2,278
William O. Olsen (5) $2,278
Girls Track & Field
Head Coach:
Lisa M. Godin (5) $4,456
Varsity Assistants:
Steve Saratowski (5) $2,278
VACANT ---
8.4*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
A.
The following spring sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2006-2007
cont’d:
Roosevelt Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant:
Michael B. Lundy, Jr. $2,658
MS Assistant
Tim M. Tyson $2,278
Track & Field
Boys Coach
Randall G. Laird (5) $1,595
Girls Coach
VACANT --- Curtin Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant:
Brian K. Stugart (5) $2,658
MS Assistant:
VACANT ---
Track & Field (per MOU with WEA)
MS Lead Assistant:
George H. Plowman, Jr. (5) $1,914
MS Assistant:
Valerie L. Singleton (1) $1,276 Lycoming Valley Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Lead Assistant: Ronald E. Sahm (5) $2,658
MS Assistant: John M. Dick (5)
$2,278
Track & Field
Boys Coach
R. Scott Matthews (5) $1,595
Girls Coach
Marilyn J. Burget (3) $1,499
B.
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). All funds budgeted under EAP (Educational Assistance Program):
Roosevelt Middle School:
Lawrence W. Allgeier
115 Alexis Dr., Williamsport
(
replacing Tom Croce, unable to continue in program due to conflict with
coaching)
C.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.25 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective December 6, 2006:
Albert M. Marlett
1200 Pearl Blvd., Montoursville
Tracy J. Mertes
1409 Quaker Hill Rd., Cogan Station
8.4*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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
($90 per day for 1st 45 days; $110 per day for days beyond the 45
th
day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year), and only for the actual number of
hours assigned and worked:
Michelle L. Pick 2733 Fieldcrest Dr., Williamsport
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.
Retroactive Approval: Fifteen (15) members of the Williamsport Area High
School’s performing group GQ, accompanied by their director, to travel to
Church of the Savior (Williamsport) to sing at the funeral of a classmate.
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 through the
principal’s account.
B.
Eight (8) Jackson Elementary School students, accompanied by their principal
and PTO officers, to travel to Hoss’s during December 2006 as a reward for
being top sellers in the school fundraiser. Students eligible to participate
must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary
requirements in order to participate.
Transportation will be provided in a limousine. All costs will be paid by the
PTO and the fundraising company.
C.
Fifty (50) third grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied
by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School to attend a
drama department performance of “Still Life with Iris.” Students
eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school or assigned to
Saturday School for disciplinary reasons within 30 school days prior to the
trip.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
D.
Seventeen (17) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Cherry,
White and Blues performing group, accompanied by their director, to travel to
the Genetti Hotel during December 2006 to perform for the Lycoming Chapter of
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; will be passing all major courses; and are
not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance
difficulties.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the sponsoring
organization.
E.
Forty-six (46) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s performing
music groups GQ, Les Chanteuses, and the Cherry, White and Blues, accompanied
by their directors, to travel Harrisburg to perform at the Governor’s
Mansion. 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 from the choral student
activity fund.
F.
Forty-five (45) business and personal law students from the Williamsport Area
High School, accompanied by three staff members, to travel to the Lycoming
County Courthouse on a date yet to be determined in December 2006. The
students will have an opportunity to attend a court proceeding and tour the
courthouse. 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).
Two substitutes will be required for the day and will not exceed $220.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider approval of a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the City of
Williamsport
concerning the School Resource Officer program. The revised memorandum reads
as
previously approved (November 21, 2006), with the following deletion from item
7: “If
satisfactory results are not obtained, either the City or the District may
cancel this agreement upon 15 days written notice.”
11.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.2
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of the
Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of copier
paper to replenish warehouse stock. RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Ricoh Corporation, Uniontown, OH
$27,134.40
11.3
Consider authorizing the purchase of printed tax forms in accordance with our
specifications
and the following recommendation. All recommended awards are based on the
lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to
the 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, November 14, 2006. RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Consolidated Graphic Communications, Montoursville, PA
$7,662.22
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.
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