Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA

Board of Directors Meeting

W illiamsport A rea

S chool D istrict

Board of Directors Meeting

March 6, 2007

6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

AGENDA

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. OPENING EXERCISES - Karen V. Harris

SILENT REFLECTION

DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 8

We believe that student competence can be demonstrated and evaluated.

PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 4 ( f )

The Williamsport Area School Board will ensure that effective planning occurs by adopting a plan to ensure evaluation of student growth and achievement using relevant data.

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:

Individuals have no legal authority outside the meetings of the Board and should conduct their relationships with all stakeholders and media on this basis.

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.

A. Outstanding Student Presentation:

Chelsea Bloom, a fifth grade student from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School—Presented by Gary Gonsar, Principal
Octavia Taylor, a Senior from the Williamsport Area High School—Presented by Bruce Elliott, Principal

4.1 BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.

B. Consider approving the Act 1 Tax Shifting Referendum Resolution:

Background: Act 1 mandates a referendum on whether the School District shall increase the rate of the earned income tax for the purpose of reducing homeowner

real estate tax. The purpose of this resolution is to approve the referendum question

and related steps.

RESOLVED , by the Board of School Directors of Williamsport Area School District, as follows:

1. The School Board substantially accepts and has incorporated in this resolution the Williamsport Area School District Tax Study Commission recommendation.

2. The School District shall place a referendum question on the May 15, 2007, primary election ballot. The referendum question shall be in the following form:

“Do you favor the Williamsport Area School District imposing an additional 0.5% earned income tax? The revenue generated from the increased tax rate will be used to reduce school district taxes on qualified residential properties by an estimated $307.00. The current school district earned income tax rate is 1.5%.”

3. The School District Administration, in consultation with the county election officials, shall prepare and present to election officials a nonlegal interpretative statement that shall accompany the referendum question in accordance with the Pennsylvania Election Code. The School Board approves the following draft of the nonlegal interpretative statement:

Nonlegal Interpretative Statement

Under the Taxpayer Relief Act (also known as Special Session Act 1 of 2006), each local school board—with voter approval—may impose a tax on earned income and net profits in order to pay for reductions in property taxes. In short, the funds generated by an additional income tax will be used to lower property taxes on approved homestead and farmstead properties starting with the 2007-08 fiscal year.

The Act provides that voters within each school district are to decide directly whether their school district will impose an additional income tax to fund property tax relief. This referendum question is being presented to voters to allow them to decide that question. If the majority of voters vote “ yes” on this referendum question, residents in the Williamsport Area School District will pay an additional 0.5% in earned income and net profit taxes.

4.1 BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.

B. Consider approving the Act 1 Tax Shifting Referendum Resolution:

Residents who own and live in their homes (and who have applied and thus far have been approved to receive a homestead or farmstead exclusion) will receive a reduction in their property taxes by an estimated $307.00. This reduction will be lower in the first year of implementation due to time lags in the collection of income taxes, and is estimated to be $230.00 for 2007-08 school real estate taxes.

In addition, the proposed increase would generate an estimated $52,918 in revenue—representing 2% of the estimated additional revenue generated by the additional tax—which may be used for school district operations as permitted by the Taxpayer Relief Act.

If the majority of voters vote “no” on this referendum question, no changes would occur to the school district’s portion of the earned income tax rate. Therefore, no local revenue would be available for property tax relief. Voters’ decision on this referendum question will not affect the school district’s ability to receive state funds that will be used for property tax relief.

The current school district earned income tax rate is 1.5% and the total earned income tax rate when combined with the rate for the City of Williamsport or township of residence is 2.0%. If approved the new school district earned income tax rate will be 2.0%, making the combined earned income tax rate 2.5% starting July 1, 2007. The change in school district tax rate will not affect the income tax currently levied by the City of Williamsport or township of residence, which is now 0.5% and will remain 0.5% regardless of the vote on the referendum question.

4. School District officials shall take all action necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution.

4.2 Committee Reports by Board Members

4.3 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

03/06/06 $ 395,692.06 03/06/06A $ 151,616.59

5.1* Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted cont’d:

Order Number Amount Order Number Amount

03/06/06B 1,925.78 03/06/06C 657,235.83

03/06/06D 160,749.48 03/06/06E 1,272,455.16

03/06/06F 1,133,961.42 03/06/06G 8,666.71

6. BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple

Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.

6.1 Consider approving the second reading and adoption of the “Whistleblowers Law” policy. This policy will be numbered by PSBA and will be placed in all employee sections of the Williamsport Area School District Board Policy Manual.

7. CURRICULUM REPORT

Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.

7.1 Consider approving Kirk Felix, Principal at Stevens Elementary School, to participate in Leadership Lycoming. Tuition cost is $1,250 and is budgeted in his administrative conference account.

7.2 Pursuant to WASD School Board Policy #239, “Foreign Exchange Students,” Student Services and the High School administration request that the following foreign exchange student program be considered as approved by the Board to place students in the Williamsport Area School District:

International Student Exchange

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. Donald A. Lepley, school bus driver for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective February 9, 2007.

RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Donald A. Lepley from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 8 years of dedicated service to our school system as a school bus driver. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.

8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:

B. Ryan C. Hess, Baseball Varsity Assistant Coach at the high school, for personal reasons, effective February 28, 2007.

8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:

A. Julia A. Edler, full-time Kindergarten teacher at Cochran Elementary School, for an unpaid leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective January 23, 2007.

B. Jaumeal J. Dickerson, full-time paraprofessional at the high school, for an unpaid leave, effective February 19, 2007, through May 11, 2007, possibly to return sooner.

C. Nicole L. Lee, part-time instructional aide at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid leave, effective February 26, 2007, through June 1, 2007.

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF

Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:

A. Michael A. Cioffi, 1226 Hillsdale Drive, Williamsport, to serve as Elementary Summer School Program Coordinator and Jackson Summer School Coordinator for up to 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus up to .5 hours per week for staff meeting time, beginning July 9 through August 3, 2007 at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Also approve him for up to 80 hours of planning and organizing prior to July 9 at the rate of $26.22 or $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Mr. Cioffi will also participate in up to 2 professional development days prior to the program at the rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted under the Sheridan Grant.

B. Michelle L. Bennett, 454 George Street, South Williamsport, to serve as Cochran Summer School Coordinator for up to 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus up to .5 hours per week for staff meeting time, beginning July 9 through August 3, 2007 at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Also approve her for up to 40 hours of planning and organizing prior to July 9 at the rate of $26.22 or $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Ms. Bennett will also participate in up to 2 professional development days prior to the program at the rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted under the Sheridan Grant.

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT”D:

C. Diane M. Breon, 1807 Walters Rd., Montoursville, to serve as District-wide Elementary Library Coordinator and Jackson Elementary Summer School Librarian for up to 3.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus up to .5 hours per week for staff meeting time, beginning July 9 through August 3, 2007 at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Also approve her for up to 20 hours of planning and organizing prior to July 9 at the rate of $26.22 or $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. She will also participate in up to 2 professional development days prior to the program at the rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted under the Sheridan Grant.

D. Wanda K. Buck, 1462 Hughes Road, Trout Run, to serve as Cochran Summer School Librarian for up to 3.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus up to .5 hours per week for staff meeting time, beginning July 9 through August 3, 2007 at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. She will also participate in up to 2 days of professional development prior to the program at the rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted under the Sheridan Grant.

E. The following persons as Elementary Summer School Teachers, assignment to be determined, for 3.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week, beginning July 9 through August 3, 2007 at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits, plus up to two professional development days at $90 per day. All costs are budgeted under the Sheridan Project Grant:

Rickie T. Walker 1612 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville Erin F. Brouse 2421 Elwood Crescent East, Williamsport Cathy L. Burger 2341 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville

Barbara S. Neuhard 366 Eckard Road, Cogan Station

Lisa C. Swoyer 326 Cedarwood Dr., Montoursville

Ann M. Bidelspacher 1350 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport Sarah Beth MacIntyre 1620 Sycamore Rd., Apt. 7, Montoursville

Patrice M. Laurence 149 Center Street, Milton

Karen D. Scampone 830 Faxon Parkway, Williamsport Linda S. Hart 49 Ruth Lane, Jersey Shore

Michele R. Jackson 200 Grove St., S. Williamsport Morgan K. Williams 2499 Lincoln Drive, Apt. 1, Williamsport

Georgia A. Grove 1001 Race St., Williamsport

Kimberly M. Wasp 1877 Beauty Avenue, Williamsport Miranda J. Dincher 501 Washington Ave., Jersey Shore

Laurie C. Calnea 1301 Hepburn Street, Williamsport Marie A. Snyder 1111 Creekside Lane, Jersey Shore

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

F. The following persons as Elementary Summer School Teachers, assignment to be determined, for 3.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week, beginning July 9 through August 3, 2007 at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits, plus up to two professional development days at $90 per day. All costs are budgeted under the Title I Project:

Sandra S. Ritter 21 Overhill Rd., Williamsport

Lynn M. Shade 165 Miller Rd., Cogan Station

Jacqueline K. Whiteman 58 Maple Ave., Williamsport

Kathy J. Piaskowski 1414 Florence St., Williamsport

Fischer, Carol S. 431 Woodland Ave., Williamsport

Robin A. Guillaume 713 Elmira St., Williamsport

G. The following persons as Elementary Summer School Special Education Teachers, assignment to be determined, for 3.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week, beginning July 9 through August 3, 2007 at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits, plus up to two professional development days at $90 per day. All costs are budgeted under the Sheridan Project Grant:

Jennifer L. Conklin 11 Nancy Drive, Mill Hall

Betsy G. Yost 1347 Rose Valley Rd., Cogan Station

H. Carol K. DeSilva, 207 Feigles Rd., Muncy (Roosevelt Middle School IST teacher) and Charles F. Greevy IV, 612 Rural Ave., Williamsport (Curtin Middle School Language Arts Teacher) as Middle Level Summer School Program Coordinators for up to 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week beginning July 9 through August 3, 2007 and up to 40 hours for program planning and closure activities, at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Coordinators will also participate in up to two days of professional development prior to the program at the rate of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted under the Sheridan Project Grant.

I. The following persons as Middle Level Summer School Teachers for 3.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week beginning July 9 through August 3, 2007, at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Teachers will also participate in up to two staff development days at $90/day prior to the start of summer school. Employment is contingent upon participation in appropriate professional development activities as well as student enrollment. All costs are budgeted under the Sheridan Project Grant:

Stephanie J. Wolfanger 592 Shadle Rd., Jersey Shore

Stefanie M. Kauffman 80 Eldred St., Williamsport

Seth H. Decker 1321 Mansel Ave., Williamsport

Heather M. Vogt 1027 Mulberry St., Williamsport

Patricia Nicholson 1347 Faxon Parkway, Williamsport

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

I. The following persons as Middle Level Summer School Teachers:

Christine S. Hanna 216 Market St., Apt. 1, Jersey Shore

Barbara L. Cioffi 1226 Hillsdale Drive, Williamsport

Susan R. McCusker 1934 Mountview Ave., Montoursville

Kelli S. Vassallo 1209 Bonair Dr., Williamsport

Amanda R. Bealer 1560 Louisa St., Williamsport

Kathryn Otzel 606 Main St., Watsontown

Elizabeth A. Barnhart 216 Smith St., Jersey Shore

Shane M. Laudenslager 90 Valley Road, S. Williamsport

Kevin B. Mumbauer 238 Westland Ave., S. Williamsport

Tim M. Tyson 819 Second Ave., Williamsport

Ronald E. Sahm 431 Percy St., S. Williamsport

John M. Dick 87 Dick Ruch Lane, Jersey Shore

Diane E. Welch 10596 W. Route 973 Hwy., Jersey Shore

Nichole R. Burns P.O. Box 391, Picture Rocks

Aprie Lu Bower 467 Spook Hollow Rd., Linden

J. Beth Fausnaught, 45½ Washington Blvd, Apt. 2W, Linden, as a substitute teacher for the Middle Level Summer School Program which runs from July 9 through August 3, 2007. Ms. Fausnaught will provide substitute services as needed, at the

rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits.

K. 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

Varsity Assistants: Steve Sennett (5) * $1,899

(replacing Ryan C. Hess)

David Shimp (3)++ * $1,785 [++Booster Funded Position]

Baseball Volunteers: Ryan C. Hess ---

David R. Heller ---

Dennis J. Loner ---

Softball

Softball Volunteers: Dan Solley ---

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

K. The following spring sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2006-2007

Williamsport Area High School

Girls Track & Field

Varsity Assistants: Sarah Beth MacIntyre (1) $1,958

(replacing Steve Saratowski)

Nichol E. Rhian (0) $1,776 Volunteers: Derreck Godin ---

Vickie Eberhart ---

Lycoming Valley Middle School

Girls Basketball

Volunteer: Greg R. Bruce ---

L. The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2007-2008 school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2007-2010 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

Football

Head Coach: Thomas J. Gravish (5) * $7,828

M. The following persons for work on the Williamsport Area High School's production of the musical "West Side Story”. The amounts will be paid from the proceeds

of the musical.

Douglas Gordon, Scenic Designer $500

Jeffrey Tedford, Pit Director $600

Todd Kendall, Choreographer $800

N. David L. Gingery, 221 Hemlock Hill Rd., Montgomery, as a paid intern in the Tax Office, effective March 7, 2007, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the rate of $6.25 per hour (no benefits).

O. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $6.75 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:

Erica Y. McCann 2344 Newberry St., Williamsport (effective 03/01/07)

P. The following substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective February 26, 2007:

Brian A. Cooper 1418 West Fourth St., Williamsport

Bruce W. Daugherty 1024 Memorial Ave., Williamsport

Gwynn E. Shelley 367 Grape St., Lock Haven

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

Q. The following person(s) as a 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 first 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 during the 2006-2007 school year:

Nancy A. King 219 Grove St., P.O. Box 514, Avis

R. The following substitute administrative support/aide(s), 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:

Julia G. Bland-Metzger 28 Cole Lane, Jersey Shore

8.4* POSITION CHANGES - Consider approving the following position change(s):

A. Michelle M. Derrick, 1115 Almond St., 2^nd Floor, Williamsport, from a school bus aide to a full-time instructional support aide (individual student aide) at the Children's Development Center, at the salary rate of $18,700, prorated ($14.44 per hour), effective March 5, 2007 (new position previously approved by the Board on 01/16/07).

8.5 WORK CALENDARS FOR 2007-2008

Consider approving work schedules calendars for administrative, professional staff and support staff employees for fiscal year 2007-2008 as listed below:

Category Column Days Hours

12-month Custodial/Maintenance/Warehouse/

Printer/Automotive Maintenance A 250 8

12-month Administrators*, Confidential Admin. Support* B 245 7 ½*

12-month Technicians, Admin. Support B 245 7 ½

11-month Selected Admin. Support Staff C 225 7

11-month Selected Administrators* D 220 7 ½*

10-month Department Heads and Selected Administrators* E 205 7*

10-month Elem. Administrators*, Admin. Support E 205 7

Selected Psychologists F 200 7 ½

Teacher Schedule G 188 7

Instructional Aides/Administrative Support H 185 7

Students/Bus Drivers/Food Service/Security Officers I 180 ---

*Reflects advertised office hours. These employee schedules are not limited to office hours.

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 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. Twenty-five (25) Williamsport Area High School graphic arts students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during March 2007 to visit their graphic communications facility. 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).

B. Fifteen (15) members of Les Chanteuses from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by three music department staff members, to travel to Hartford, Connecticut for two days during March 2007 to perform at the MENC Eastern Division Convention. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record ; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.

Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid from the choral fund (10-3212-513-000-30-850-121-023-0000). Two substitutes will be required for two days at a cost not to exceed $440.00.

C. Fifty-five (55) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Concert Choir, accompanied by their teachers and music department chair, to travel to Hershey during April 2007 to perform at the PMEA All-State 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.

Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid from the choral fund. Two substitutes will be needed for one day at a cost not to exceed $220.00

10.1* Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:

D. Fifteen (15) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s performing group GQ, accompanied by their director, to travel to McCall Middle School (Montoursville) during April 2007 to perform. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.

Transportation will be provided by the Montoursville Area School District. There will be no cost to the District.

E. Fifty-five (55) third grade students from Stevens Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Lycoming College during May 2007 to attend presentations. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended or assigned to Saturday School within 30 days prior to the trip.

The Stevens PTA will fund the cost of transportation aboard City Bus.

F. Five (5) members of Curtin Middle School’s 8^th Grade Quintet, accompanied by their teacher and parent volunteers, to travel to the Community Arts Center during March 2007 to perform at a Williamsport Symphony Concert. They will also attend the performance afterward. Students eligible to participate must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements.

The students will be transported by their teacher and participating parents. There will be no cost to the District.

G. Fifty (50) members of the Ninth Grade Academy, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to New York City during May 2007. The students will have an opportunity to visit the Museum of Natural History. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.

Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by Project 720 funds. Six substitutes will be required for the day at a cost not to exceed $660.00.

H. Approximately 100 second grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland and Memorial Park during April 2007. 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 Cochran School Association.

10.1* Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:

I. Seventy-five (75) members of the Lycoming Valley Jazz Band, Mixed Choral Ensemble, and Orchestra, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Hepburn-Lycoming and Round Hills Elementary School during June 2007 to perform for the students. Students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate.

District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming and Round Hills PTO’s.

J. Twenty-two food service students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Messiah Lutheran Church in South Williamsport on two dates during April 2007 to cater a luncheon. 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).

K. Six (6) food service students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during March 20076 to tour the Le Jeune Chef facility and to have lunch. 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. The cost of lunch will be paid for by tips the students have collected. There will be no cost to the District.

L. Approximately 150 marching band and orchestra students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, staff members, and parent chaperones, to travel to Walt Disney World for seven days during April 2007. The students will be participating in adjudications. Students eligible to participate will not have been suspended from school more than five days; will have no bus disciplinary record; will be passing all major courses; and are not, in the judgment of their house principal, experiencing attendance difficulties.

Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid through student fundraisers. Two substitutes will be required for one day at a cost not to exceed $220.00.

10.1* Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:

M. Ten (10) FCCLA members from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher and a parent volunteer, to travel to Philadelphia during March 2007 to attend a career 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 be transported by their teacher and the parent volunteer. The students will pay a $25.00 fee with the remaining costs being paid by student fundraising. 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. Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action, Inc. (CAPPA) to use the cafetorium, gymnasium and library at Cochran Elementary School on Saturdays, beginning January 13 through June 2, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to hold Showcase rehearsal and academic support. CAPPA is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $1,600.00, custodial fees to be paid from the Sheridan Project Grant. Certificate of Insurance to be received.

B. Newberry Little League to use the gymnasium at Roosevelt Middle School on March 15 and 16, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to hold tryouts. Newberry 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.

11.1 Consider approving the attached three year agreement with CTSI for local and long distance telephone service.

12. TAX ITEMS

Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.

12.1 Consider approving the attached tax summaries.

13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.

14. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

15. 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.