W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
January 16, 2007
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mrs. Lois Williams
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 5
We believe that learning is a lifelong process that is essential in an
ever-changing world.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 4 (c)
The Williamsport Area School Board will ensure that effective planning occurs
by linking Board actions to the Strategic Plan.
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:
Devoting time, thought and study to our duties and responsibilities as
School
Board members is critical for rendering effective and credible service.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings - December 5, 2006 and January 2, 2007
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.
FY08 Preliminary Budget - Charles Peterson
B.
Consider approving the following resolution: Resolved that Lori A. Baer be and
hereby is approved by the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area
School
District to serve on the BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 Board of Directors as a
representative of this School District, provided said person shall be duly
elected or
appointed to the said BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 Board of Directors.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A.
Awards and Accomplishments
1.
School Director Recognition Month -- Presentation by Students
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 and direct the officers of the Board of School Directors to execute
the same:
Order Number
Amount Order Number Amount
01/16/07A
$879,354.78 01/16/07B $1,316,657.86
01/16/07C
32,053.97 01/16/07D 192,523.64
01/16/07E
1,735.70
5.2
Consider authorizing a scholarship in memory of Marie A. Miele, in the amount
of $15,000
and authorize the Board President to sign the associated Receipt, Release and
Refunding Agreement. 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 the VanGo! Museum on Wheels to come to Jackson for the day
on
May 4, 2007. The museum on wheels is sponsored by the Susquehanna Art Museum.
Students will have the opportunity to tour the art displayed on the bus and
will also be part of an assembly on the subject of mathematics in art. Total
cost for this program will be $708 and will be split equally between the
Jackson PTO and Jackson site money. (String
#10-1100-329-000-10-275-000-045-0000)
7.2
Consider approving the 2007-08 supplemental Program of Studies for the
Williamsport Area High School taking the place of the current course catalog.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignation, effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
Penelope A. Winner, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Hepburn-Lycoming
Elementary School, for other employment, effective January 17, 2007.
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.
La'Don I. Oliver, 509 High St., Williamsport, as a part-time (185 days,
prorated; up to 3 hours per day) Administrative Support I in the Vocational
Education Dept. at the high school, at the rate of $10.84 per hour (no benefits
except social security, retirement, and worker's compensation) and sick leave
as provided for part-time employees per the Agreement between the Board and the
Williamsport Area Support Personnel (WASP), effective January 16, 2007 (funded
by ELECT/EFI Program Grant; replacing Lisa Mendler, resigned; this
administrative support position was revised to part-time due to reduction in
available funding at the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year).
B.
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).
Sheridan Elementary School
Amber L. Perry 1780 Fredna Ave., Williamsport
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Abbie L. Newcomer
350 Northway Rd. Ext., Williamsport
C.
The following person for the Page 1 Grant Tutor Extended Day Program at
Sheridan Elementary School, effective October 10, 2006, through February 21,
2007 (up to three days per week, up to one hour per day; not to exceed 45 hours
total), at the rate of $26.22 per hour:
Substitute Tutor
Amber L. Perry
1780 Fredna Ave., Williamsport
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
Paula E. Bower, 952 Franklin St., Williamsport, special education teacher at
Lycoming Valley Middle School, to provide instruction in the home to a high
school student who is not currently in school due to a disciplinary incident.
Mrs. Bower will be paid at the rate of $26.03 per hour for up to 10 hours per
week, up to 45 school days, retroactive to December 18, 2006 (to be paid out of
the general fund) [replacing Nichole Burns, originally approved on the January
2, 2007 agenda].
E.
Grace A. Hockman, 692 Lake Rd., Trout Run, as a 2½ - 3½ hour Food
Service Truck Driver at the hourly rate of $11.54 per hour, for the actual
number of hours worked, effective January 16, 2007.
F.
The following substitute food service worker(s), at the salary rate of $6.25
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective January 17, 2007:
Kathy A. Orso
645 Fourth Ave., Williamsport
G.
The following person 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 ($90 per day for the
first 45 days; $110 per day for days beyond the 45th
day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the actual number of hours
assigned and worked during the 2006-2007 school year:
Alison J. Fox
501 Riverview Ave., Apt. 4, Bloomsburg (effective 01/11/07)
H.
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 the first 45 days; $110 per day for days beyond the 45th
day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year), and only for the actual number of
hours assigned and worked:
Jodi S. Bolduc 273 Highfields Dr., Williamsport
Tina A. Eisenhower
520 Jordan Ave., 2nd Floor, Montoursville
Nathan J. Fahrenbach
540 West Academy St., Hughesville
Jason R. Macey
182 Valley Heights Dr., Williamsport
Andrew L. Paulhamus
1771 Memorial Ave., Williamsport
Abigail D. Peters
628 N. Montour St., Apt. 5, Montoursville
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position changes:
A.
Brenda K. Frazier, 398 Brick Church Rd., Montgomery, from a half-time to a
full-time School Psychologist for the District, effective January 22, 2007, at
a salary of $85,246, prorated, plus benefits as provided under the terms of the
Act 93 Compensation Plan Mrs. Frazier currently holds this position part-time
(replacing Suzanne Bahl, retiring February, 2007).
8.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
B.
Cindy M. Hostrander, 2339 Pleasant Hill Rd., Cogan Station, from a general food
service worker (3¼ hours daily) at Lycoming Valley Middle School, to a
general food service worker (4 hours daily) at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective February 5, 2007 (replacing
Kimberly Rowland, transferred).
C.
Carrie L. Helminiak, 17 Round Hills Rd., Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high
school, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective January 17, 2007
(replacing Amie Palmer, transferred).
D.
Mary A. Krauser, 140 Bittner Park Rd., Lot 11, Trout Run, from a substitute
food service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the
high school, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective January 17,
2007 (replacing Lois Robinson, resigned).
8.5 OTHER
A.
Consider authorizing the Superintendent to sign the Agreement to Rescind
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Williamsport Education
Association (WEA) regarding scheduling adjustments for professional
development at the high school (originally approved on 08/15/06 Addendum).
B.
Under the provisions of Pennsylvania Act 2002-234, please consider approving
the extra-curricular employment agreement for the following individual(s):
(1)
Cheryl A. Varner, 1068 E. Cardinal Dr., Lock Haven, as a Mathematics
consultant, effective December 11, 2006, through June 8, 2007. She will
assist at Curtin Middle School for up to fifteen (15) hours a week at the rate
of $34 per hour.
C.
Consider authorizing hiring a one-on-one full-time Instructional Support Aide
for a kindergarten student with visual impairments and behavioral issues for
the remainder of this school year (to be funded from the General Fund).
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)
9.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONT’D:
9.2
Consider approving an 8-hour Food Safety and Sanitation Certification Program
(Servsafe)
conducted by Carol Gilbert from Carol H. Gilbert Consulting on February 9,
2007, at the
DSC Board Room from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cost of the course per person
is $60.00 for course book/exam and $50.00 for instructional fee:
Jackson Cafeteria:
Wendy L. Dgien 10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Approximately 150 students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied
by school staff members, to travel to Ski Sawmill on two dates during January
2007 (snow date February 2007). The trip is a reward for students meeting the
second marking period AR goals. Students eligible to participate will not have
been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the
trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the
Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
B.
Approximately 75 fourth grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and PTA members, to travel to Harrisburg during
June 2007. The students will have an opportunity to visit the Capitol Building
and the State Museum. Students eligible to participate will not have been
suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens
PTA.
C.
Approximately 75 fifth grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and PTA chaperones, to travel to Washington,
D.C., during June 2007. The students will have an opportunity visit several
sites in the Washington area. Students eligible to participate will not have
been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens
PTA.
D.
Forty-one (41) fifth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to the Montour
Preserve during February 2007. Students eligible to participate will not have
been suspended for one day or more within 30 days prior to the date of the
trip.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
E.
Twelve (12) FCCLA members from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied
by their advisor, to travel to Seven Springs to attend the 2007 FCCLA State
Leadership Conference on three dates during March 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 (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
The students will each pay $50.00, with the rest being paid through CTE funds.
One substitute will be required for three days at a cost not to exceed $330.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Old Lycoming Little League to use the gymnasium at Lycoming Valley Middle
School on February 22 and February 23, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to
hold tryouts. Old Lycoming Little League is requesting relief of the occupancy
fee
estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
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
