W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
February 6, 2007
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mr. Jay Shultz SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 6
We believe that all students need to be challenged to reach their potential.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 4(d)
The Williamsport Area School Board will ensure that effective planning occurs
by adopting a financial plan that considers short-term and long-term needs.
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 members should work together in a spirit of harmony, respect and
cooperation, despite differences of opinion.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - January 16, 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.
Resolutions regarding the Local Tax Study Commission Recommendation
RESOLVED, by the board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District, as follows:
1.
Resolution Authorizing Notice of Intent to Adopt Resolution Authorizing
the May 15, 2007 Ballot Question, Notice of Intent to Adopt Resolution
Authorizing the Assessing and Levying of the Act 1 Income Tax if
approved by voters and notice of public hearing.
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
Resolutions regarding the Local Tax Study Commission Recommendation
Cont’d:
RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of The Williamsport Area School
District, as follows:
1.
The Secretary is authorized and directed to advertise Notice of Intent to adopt
a
Resolution Authorizing the May 15, 2007 Referendum Question and the Levying
and Assessing of the Act 1 Earned Income & Net Profits
tax in substantially the
form attached hereto. The Notice shall be advertised in a newspaper of general
circulation and shall be posted conspicuously at the School District offices.
2.
The School District shall make the Resolution Authorizing the May 15, 2007
Referendum Question and the Act 1 Earned Income & Net Profits
Resolution
available for public inspection by any resident at the School District
administrative offices subsequent to their approval by the Board of Directors.
3.
The School Board will hold a public hearing concerning the Resolution
Authorizing the May 15, 2007 Referendum Question. The hearing will be
held in the Baskin Gallery of the District Service Center, located at 201 West
Third Street, Williamsport, PA at 6:00 p.m. on March 6, 2007.
Proposed Ballot Question
Do you favor your school district imposing an additional ½ % earned income
tax?
The revenue generated from the tax will be used to reduce taxes on qualified
owner
occupied residential properties and on qualified farm buildings by
approximately
$______ ($______). The current school district earned income and net profits
tax
rate is 1 ½ %, and the current combined municipal/school district rate is
2%.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A.
Awards and Accomplishments
Students in the Williamsport Area School District recently received recognition
in the
Scholastic Writing Awards Program sponsored by the Harrisburg Patriot News.
Area
students honored as some of Pennsylvania’s finest student writers include
twenty-one
middle school and high school students, selected from a field of several
thousand entries.
Students will receive their Gold Keys and Silver Awards at a ceremony at
Strawberry Square on Sunday, February 25, 2007.
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A.
Awards and Accomplishments Cont’d:
Gold Key Awards:
Williamsport Area High School
Farida Esaa, Journalism, “What Are You?”
Curtin Middle School
Marcella Green, Essay, “Where It All Starts”
Roosevelt Middle School
Nuria Hunter, Poetry, “About Me”
Silver Awards:
Williamsport Area High School
Meagan Boehret, Humor, “A Class All Their Own”
Caitlin Burzynski, Humor, “The College Board vs. My Entire Future”
Farida Esaa, Essay, “Number Fourteen”
Fatima Esaa, Journalism, “Red, White, and Blue Jeans: An American Icon
Reinvented”
Bryan Stillman, Poetry, “Lenape”
Zachary Wagner, Journalism, “American Politics At Its Worst”
Curtin Middle School
Brandon Route, Poetry, “The Uno Suite”
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Madelin Beattie, Essay, “Krista Moves”
Caitlin Clemons, Essay, “Helen’s Harp”
Dillon Shipman, Short Short Story, “Frightfully Amazing”
Certificates of Merit:
Williamsport Area High School
Emily Green, Essay, “Broken and Worthless”
Morgan Manchester, Humor, “That Girl”
Curtin Middle School
Amanda Harding, Journalism, “Johannes Brahms”
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Taylor Short, Poetry, “Loving Ways”
Morgan Logue, Short Short Story, “It’s a Tragedy”
4.2
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
A.
Awards and Accomplishments Cont’d:
Roosevelt Middle School
Brynne Buchner, Science Fiction, “A Trip to Neptune”
Lindsay Cohick, Science Fiction, “Emrin Planet”
Jillian Jones, Science Fiction, “The Nidairians”
Kelsey Schira, Science Fiction, “Crowbishwon”
The Williamsport Area School District has participated in Scholastic Writing
for over twenty years. 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
$2,563,537.78
General Fund – Restricted 238,506.35
Athletics and Extra Curricular
39,766.75 Food Service Fund
61,673.39
Data Processing Fund 20,318.89
Maintenance Fund 34,480.00
Earned Income Tax
35,361.35
Student Activities 3,219.40
TOTAL
$2,996,863.91
5.2*
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
02/06/07
$ 508,274.31 02/06/07A $ 148,648.57
02/06/07B
2,057.51 02/06/07C 667,077.99
02/06/07D
219,009.14 02/06/07E 1,206,101.94
02/06/07F 49,121.43 02/06/07G
21,289.76 02/06/07H 350.00
02/06/07I 50.00 02/06/07J
156,676.81 02/06/07K 11,811.17
02/06/07L
194,314.41 02/06/07M 18,644.15
5. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
5.3*
Consider adopting the following resolution relative to a proposed budget for
the 2007-2008 fiscal year:
RESOLVED: That in accordance with the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as
amended, Section 687, the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area
School District announces a proposed general fund budget in the amount of funds
which will be required by the Williamsport Area School District for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2007, and
RESOLVED FURTHER: That a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the
Williamsport
Area School District is scheduled to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19,
2007, for the purpose of adopting the general fund budget and such other
general business as may be brought before the Board, and
RESOLVED FURTHER: That the Secretary be and is hereby authorized and directed
to provide for special notice in a local newspaper that the proposed budget is
available for inspection at the Office of the Board Secretary of the
Williamsport Area School District,
201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania for all who may be
interested:
The following is a summary of the proposed General Fund Budget for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2007:
ESTIMATED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 06/30/07
$__________
ESTIMATED REVENUE (Restricted & Unrestricted)
__________
TOTAL ESTIMATED FUND BALANCES AND REVENUES
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION
__________
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES AND OTHER
FINANCING USES (Restricted & Unrestricted)
__________
ESTIMATED ENDING UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE 06/30/08 __________
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND ENDING FUND BALANCE __________
Although the Tax levy will not be made until the budget is adopted on June 20,
2007, the proposed budget anticipates the following taxes:
07/08
Real Property (12.48 mills 06/07)
13.08
Act 511 Taxes
Earned Income
1½ %
Real Estate Transfer
½ of 1%
5. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
5.4
Consider approving budget transfers for FY07, dated January 29, 2007 as
presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as
amended.
5.5
Consider acknowledging receipt of the FY06 audit from Parente Randolph, LLC.
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider approving Mr. Lou Emge, of the Lou Emge Consulting Firm, from Avon,
Indiana, to provide professional development to Curtin Middle School on March
5, 2007, pending approval of the PA School Improvement Grant for Curtin Middle
School. The professional development will focus on Active Learning and
Differentiated Instruction. The cost of the professional development is $2,600
and includes the fee and all travel costs; all funding will come from the PA
School Improvement Grant for Curtin.
7.2
Consider authorizing the Community/Adult Technical Program for the Spring of
2007. The courses will be advertised on the Williamsport Area School District
website. Registration can occur during regular school hours at the high school,
or by mail. Space for participants in courses is on a first-come first-served
basis. A minimum of 10 participants must be registered for each course.
Deadline for registration is February 16 with classes beginning the week of
February 19. Following is the registration fee schedule:
WASD
Residents Non-Residents
Length of Course (Hours)
Registration Fee
Registration Fee
10 $35
$45 20
$50 $70
30
$70 $100
NOTE: Residents are those individuals residing within the boundaries of the
WASD or employees of the WASD. All others are non-residents. Participants who
attend 80% of the classes will be issued a certificate of completion by the
Williamsport Area School District. Participants will be provided an opportunity
to evaluate the course during the last class session.
Programs that meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education program standards
and requirements are eligible for State reimbursement (instructional hours at
80% of $8.60/hour).
The following teachers who will be offering courses will be paid at the rate of
$25.43 per hour as per the collective bargaining agreement:
Joel Ryder
Clay Studio (20 hours) 7. CURRICULUM REPORT
7.3
Consider approving the Metamorphosis Performing Company to present the “
Sense of Touch” program to Grade 2 students at each of the six elementary
schools on April 18, 19, and 20, 2007. The cost of program is $475 for each
performance for a total of $2,850. The program is funded through the
elementary curriculum and site-based budgets.
7.4
Consider approving the District Calendar for the 2007-08 school year.
7.5
Consider authorizing clinician Mary Coleman, Susquehanna University to provide
professional development training for the WASD music staff at Williamsport Area
High School on February 19, 2007. Cost to the district would be $200
clinician fees to Mary Coleman from fund # 10 2271 329 000 00 000 000 017 0000.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
David Bross, full-time Elementary (5th
Grade) teacher at Stevens Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement,
effective at the completion of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of
June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of David Bross from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation
for his 27 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It
further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly
rewarding.
B.
James H. Burget, full-time Social Studies teacher at the high school, for the
purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007 school year
(tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of James H. Burget
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 35 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
C.
Carol F. Cassidy, full-time Instructional Support (IST) teacher at Stevens
Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion
of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Carol F. Cassidy
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 34 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
D.
Cheryl L. Dempsey, full-time Health & Physical Education teacher at the
high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective August 20, 2007.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Cheryl L. Dempsey
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 31 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
E.
Carol K. DeSilva, full-time Instructional Support (IST) teacher at Roosevelt
Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of
the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Carol K. DeSilva
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 36 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
F.
Paul Franklin Hartzel, Jr., full-time Technology Education teacher at the high
school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the
2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Paul Franklin
Hartzel, Jr., from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for his 31 years of dedicated service to our school system
as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
G.
Richard A. Hensler, full-time Technology Education teacher at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of
the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Richard A. Hensler
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 32 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
H.
Betty R. Hill, full-time itinerant Elementary Gifted Education teacher, for the
purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007 school
year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Betty R. Hill from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 13 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
I.
Susan J. Huddy-Krejci, full-time Elementary (3rd
Grade) teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement,
effective at the completion of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of
June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Susan J.
Huddy-Krejci from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for her 35 years of dedicated service to our school system
as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
J.
Gregory K. Keefer, full-time Mathematics teacher at Curtin Middle School, for
the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007 school
year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Gregory K. Keefer
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
K.
Janet M. Linderman, full-time English/Reading (6th
Grade) teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of
retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative
date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Janet M. Linderman
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 23 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
L.
John A. Mapes, full-time Health & Physical Education teacher at Cochran
Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion
of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of John A. Mapes from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 29 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
M.
Carol B. Metzger, full-time Health & Physical Education teacher at
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at
the completion of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Carol B. Metzger
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 33 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
N.
Rodney K. Morgans, full-time Social Studies teacher at the high school, for the
purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007 school
year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Rodney K. Morgans
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 34 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
O.
Francis J. Myers, full-time Health & Physical Education teacher at Stevens
Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion
of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Francis J. Myers
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 31 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
P.
Eugene F. Ramin, full-time Science teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007
school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Eugene F. Ramin
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 35 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
Q.
John B. Raymond, full-time Social Studies teacher at Curtin Middle School, for
the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007 school
year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of John B. Raymond
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 30½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
R.
Jean R. Roan, full-time Family and Consumer Science teacher at the high school,
for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007
school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Jean R. Roan from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation
for her 23 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It
further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly
rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
S.
Susan B. Ruhl, Guidance Counselor at Roosevelt Middle School, for the purpose
of retirement, effective October 25, 2007.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Susan B. Ruhl from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 29 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
T.
Dennis E. Stopper, full-time Special Education teacher at the high school, for
the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007 school
year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Dennis E. Stopper
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 21 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
U.
Sharon L. Stout, full-time Family and Consumer Science teacher at the high
school, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the
2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Sharon L. Stout
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 17 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
V.
Susan R. Ulmer, full-time Special Education teacher at Jackson Elementary
School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the
2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Susan R. Ulmer
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 16½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
W.
Mary Ann Vance, full-time Health & Physical Education teacher at Round
Hills Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the
completion of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Mary Ann Vance
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 31 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
X.
Gladwin E. (Doug) Yenner, Jr., full-time Science teacher at the high school,
for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2006-2007
school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Gladwin E. (Doug)
Yenner, Jr. from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for his 35 years of dedicated service to our school system
as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
Y.
Carol M. Bennett, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Curtin Middle School,
due to abandonment, effective February 6, 2007.
Z.
Stephen Saratowski, Girls Track and Field Varsity Assistant Coach at the high
school, for personal reasons, effective for the 2006-2007 school year.
AA.
Isaiah Britton, Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach, verbal resignation for
personal reasons, effective January 24, 2007.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Virginia M. Bartron, general food service worker at the high school, for an
unpaid
leave of absence, effective January 8, 2007, through February 9, 2007.
B.
Vicki L. Bower, full-time instructional support aide at the high school,
extension of an unpaid leave of absence, effective January 22, 2007, through
the completion of the 2006-2007 school year (tentative date of June 8, 2007).
8.3* 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
Girls Track & Field
Volunteer:
Steve Saratowski ---
Curtin Middle School
Girls Basketball
MS Co-Assistant:
Aprie Lu Bower (1) $ 979
MS Co-Assistant:
Nichole R. Burns (1) $ 979
Volunteer:
Stephanie J. Wolfanger ---
B.
Bethany Sellinger, (WAHS student), 3250 Bottle Run Rd., Linden, as a
participant in the Work-Based Learning (Cooperative Education) Program at
Stevens Elementary School, at the rate of $4.25 per hour (plus appropriate
benefits: Social Security, Worker's Compensation) for up to eighteen (18)
hours per week, effective January 31, 2007, through the remainder of the
2006-2007 school year (tentative scheduled through June 8, 2007). Ms.
Sellinger will provide assistance in the school office and/or library.
C.
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:
Denise M. Bell
111 Gohl Rd., Linden (effective 01/29/07)
Kathy M. Shore
436 Pleasant Stream Rd., Trout Run (effective 02/07/07)
D.
The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:
Mindy Louise Camp
1107 Charles St., Unit 1, Williamsport (effective 01/31/07)
E.
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 ($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:
Robert A. Jacques
1405 Walnut St., Williamsport
Melody A. Passemante
154 Dusty Lane, Cogan Station
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F.
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:
Megan J. Frymire
111 Crestmont St., Cogan Station (effective 01/29/07)
James H. Joy
1811 Kenyon Ave., Cogan Station (effective 01/19/07)
Tina M. Ortiz
304 Vernon Ave., Williamsport
Nichol E. Rhian
227 Westland Ave., Duboistown (effective 01/29/07)
Melissa A. Turner
314 Jerome Ave., Williamsport (effective 01/19/07)
Jessica S. White
516 Prospect Ave., Lock Haven
G.
The following substitute administrative support/aides, subject to assignment by
the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board
policy (Administrative Support - $7.50/hr., Instructional Aide - $6.75/hr.; up
to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the actual number of hours assigned
and worked:
Michele M. Peterson
313 Hughes St., Williamsport
Cora L. Neidig
1320 Baldwin St., Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Denise M. Bell, 111 Gohl Rd., Linden, 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 February 7, 2007 (replacing Rhonda
Lewis, resigned).
B.
Kathy A. Orso, 645 Fourth Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Stevens Elementary
School, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour, effective February 7, 2007
(replacing Karen Anstadt, resigned).
C.
Judith J. Packard, 2034 Xuni Lane, 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 February 7, 2007 (replacing
Michelle Johnson, resigned).
8.5*
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
Consider approving the following item(s):
A.
Food Service Pay Adjustment: Due to the increasing pressure of recruiting and
retaining qualified food service staff, we are requesting that the starting
rate for these
individuals be increased from $6.25 to $6.75 per hour effective March 1, 2007.
9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
9.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
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)
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
A.
Approximately 155 eighth grade students from Lycoming Valley Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School
during February 2007 for a tour.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
B.
Ten (10) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s SADD chapter,
accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Lycoming College during February
2007 to attend a conference. 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 report directly to and leave from Lycoming College. Costs
for participation will be paid from the SADD account. One substitute will be
required for the day at a cost not to exceed $110.
C.
Forty-five (45) Williamsport Area High School horticulture students,
accompanied by their teacher and other adult chaperones, to travel to
Harrisburg during March 2007 to attend the Pennsylvania Garden Expo. 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).
D.
Approximately 75 fourth grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and PTA chaperones, to travel to the Taber Museum
during March 2007. 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
museum.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E.
Two (2) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher,
to travel to Hershey during March 2007 to attend the Pennsylvania Automobile
Association Hands-On Competition. 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 their teacher. One substitute will be
required for the day at a cost not to exceed $110.
F.
Nine (9) biology students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied
by their teacher, to travel to Harrisburg University and Sci Tech High during
February 2007 to participate in hands-on experiments in biotechnology and
nanotechnology. 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.
A rental van will be used for transportation at an approximate cost of $125.
One substitute will be required for the day at a cost not to exceed $110.
G. Retroactive Approval:
Approximately 150 eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School
during February 2007 for a tour.
District transportation is requested (10-1390-519-000-30-850-280-033-0000).
H.
Approximately 150 eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by adult chaperones, to travel to Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
on a Saturday during June 2007. Students eligible to participate must be in
compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt
PTO.
I.
Ten (10) members of Curtin Middle School’s MathCounts team, accompanied by
their teacher/advisor, to travel to the Little League Complex in South
Williamsport during February 2007 to participate in the Susquehanna Chapter
MathCounts competition. Students must be in compliance with the school’s
field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
Students will be transported to and from the Little League Complex by their
parents. One substitute will be required for the day at a cost not to exceed
$110.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
J.
Five (5) members of Lycoming Valley Middle School’s MathCounts team,
accompanied by a staff member, to travel to the Little League Complex in South
Williamsport during February 2007 to participate in the Susquehanna Chapter
MathCounts competition. Students must be in compliance with the school’s
field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
Students will be transported to and from the Little League Complex by their
parents. One substitute will be required for the day at a cost not to exceed
$110.
K.
Fifty-four (54) fifth grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to Washington,
D.C., during May 2007. The students will have the opportunity to visit the
White House and the Smithsonian Museums. 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.
Transportation will be provided by contact carrier. All costs will be paid by
the Round Hills PTO.
L.
Eight (8) Williamsport Area High School choral students, accepted by
competitive audition, to participate in the PMEA Region IV Chorus Festival to
be held at Lewisburg High School on four dates during 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.
Jason Albert
Rachael Grimes Matthew Hartsock
Brian Mextorf Holden Moyer
Michael Stratton
Ashley Walter Ashley Williams
Cost to the District would be $112.50 (10-3212-519-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for
transportation fees; $136.00 (10-3212-642-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for music;
$680.00 (10-3212-813-000-30-850-121-023-0000) for student registration fees;
and $200 (10-3212-581-000-30-850-121-023-0000) 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
$220.00
M.
Retroactive approval: Twenty-four (24) Williamsport Area High School students,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Roosevelt Middle School during
January 2007 to hear a presentation by Wally Jones (former member of the 1967
Philadelphia 76ers NBA championship team) on the importance of academics and
athletics. 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.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
N.
Thirteen (13) welding students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during February 2007 to
participate in a welding competition. 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).
One substitute will be required for the day at a cost not to exceed $110.00.
O.
Approximately four (4) Williamsport Area High School English students,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Towanda during February 2007 to
participate in Poetry Out Loud. 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 teacher will transport the students (10-1100-519-000-30-850-150-016-0000)
and will purchase lunch for the students (10-1100-582-000-30-850-150-016-0000).
One substitute will be required for the day at a cost not to exceed $110.00.
P.
Sixty-two (62) second grade students, accompanied by their teachers, an aide,
and six parent volunteers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during May 2007 as
a reinforcement of their students of fossils and animals. 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 and will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
Q.
Six (6) Roosevelt Middle School students, accompanied by their teacher, to
travel to the Little League Complex in South Williamsport to compete in a
MathCounts competition. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance
with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to
participate.
The students will be transported by the teacher. One substitute will be
required for the day at a cost not to exceed $110.00
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Child Evangelism Fellowship to use a classroom at Roosevelt Middle School
on Tuesdays beginning in February 6, through April 24, 2007 from 3:30 p.m.
until
4:30 p.m. to hold a children’s religious education program. Child
Evangelism Fellowship is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee estimated at $180.00.
Certificate of Insurance on file.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use cont’d:
B.
Saint John’s School of the Arts to use the auditorium at the Williamsport
Area High
School on April 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2007 to hold three days of rehearsal and a
dance
ensemble Spring performance. St. John’s is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee
estimated at $200.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
C.
Balls Mills Soccer Club to use the gymnasium at Curtin on Tuesdays beginning
February 6, 2007 through March 27, 2007, from 8:00 pm until 9:00 pm to hold
indoor soccer training. Balls Mills Soccer is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee
estimated at $320.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider approving a Non-Partner Use Agreement with the Central Pennsylvania
Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC) for non-exclusive use of a classroom
at
the CareerLink for the Adult Education Program at a cost of $206.25 per month
(July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007) to be paid from Adult Basic Education
grant.
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.
AGENDA
