W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
March 20, 2007
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mrs. Pamela J. Markle
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 9
We believe civility and mutual respect are important in a productive community.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 4 ( g )
The Williamsport Area School Board will ensure that effective planning occurs
by
adopting a master facilities plan conducive to teaching and learning.
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:
We will not use our positions as School Directors to benefit ourselves or
any
individual or agency.
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:
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
B. Awards and Accomplishments:
1.
Congratulations to the Williamsport Area School District’s Music
Department for being named one of the “Best 100 Communities for Music
Education in America” for the sixth consecutive year.
2.
Congratulations to the Cochran Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team for
placing first out of 16 teams in the “Around the World in 8 Minutes.”
They will be participating in the state competition in Altoona in April. The
team, coached by Spring Moore and Shelby Weber, consisted of the following
members:
3.
Congratulations to the following students for placing in the American Welding
Society Competition held at the Pennsylvania College of Technology during March
2007:
4.
Congratulations to the Curtin and Lycoming Valley Middle School MathCounts
teams for earning first and second place, respectively, out of nine area
schools competing.
C.
Presentation on proposal to utilize the mobile dentist. -- Krista Fagnano and
David Wright.
D.
Update on transition of Twilight Alternative Education Program --William
Rathjen and David Wright
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
03/20/07
$ 323,342.32 03/20/07A $ 136,330.84
03/20/07B
5,679.54 03/20/07C 1,594,154.89
03/20/07D 174,013.82
03/20/07D 8,349.50
5.2*
Consider approving the FY08 BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 General Operations
Budget.
5.3
Consider authorizing the board and administration to take all necessary action
to terminate
the existence of the Williamsport Area Joint School Authority.
6. BOARD POLICY – None
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider approving the Sheridan Elementary School 2007-08 Student-Parent
Handbook.
7.2
Consider approving APL Instructional Skills – Level I Workshop for up to
45 participants July 30 – August 3, 2007. Approximate costs are $12,000
and are budgeted in string number 10-2271-329-395-30-850-000-065-0007.
7.3
Consider the approval of a health software package from Central Susquehanna
Intermediate Unit to replace the module originally supplied by Weidenhammer,
which was determined to be inoperable. Funding ($8,125 purchase, $982 first
year enhancement service, $1,232 installation and training) will come from a
combination of a refund from Weidenhammer and the Health Services budget.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1
RESIGNATIONS - None at this time
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Kimberly A. Barry, full-time elementary (2nd
grade) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid leave on
an intermittent basis (as needed), effective February 23, 2007.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Kathleen M. Dennis, 843 Picnic Woods Rd., Jersey Shore, as a long-term
substitute teacher, effective January 22, 2007, through the end of the second
semester of the 2006-2007 school term (tentative ending date of June 8, 2007),
unless terminated sooner, to teach classroom music at Round Hills Elementary
School, at a salary rate of Step 1, Master’s + 9, $42,050, prorated.
B.
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 Sheridan Project Grant (*pending
receipt of all necessary paperwork):
Therese M. Molesky
412 Walnut St., Montoursville
Sondra L. Fisher
1031 Hepburn St., Williamsport
Megan E. Greevy *
2005 Wallace St. Apt. 3F, Philadelphia
Elizabeth A. Lyons
1122 George St., Williamsport
Erin M. Hamilton
129 N. Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville
Substitute Teachers for Elementary Summer School Program (as needed):
Melissa A. Love-Ritchey 151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Beth Fausnaught
45½ Washington Blvd., Apt. 2W, Williamsport
C.
The following persons as Health Room Technicians for the Elementary Summer
School Program, effective July 9, 2007, through August 3, 2007 (up to 3½
hours per
day), at the current contract rate. All costs are budgeted under Sheridan
Project Grant:
Cindy A. Colvin
356 Rock Run, Cogan Station
Karen R. Miller
925 Franklin St., Williamsport
D.
The following persons as administrative support staff for the Summer School
Program, effective July 9, 2007, through August 3, 2007 (up to 4 hours per
day), plus
up to two days training prior to summer school, at the current contract rate.
All costs are budgeted under Sheridan Project Grant:
Kimberly J. Cillo
1137 E. Lloyd St., Williamsport
Kathy M. Shirey
503 Eden St., Jersey Shore
E.
The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective March 20, 2007:
Anthony Lee Carpenter
20 R. Washington Blvd., Williamsport
Troy A. Walker
1535 Louisa St., Williamsport
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 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:
Carol A. Miller 64 Overhill Rd., Williamsport
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:
Dina M. Parker
2411 Grand St., Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Denise M. Deitrich, 1622 Warren Ave., Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (2 hours daily) at
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $10.19 per hour,
effective March 21, 2007 (replacing Mary Jo Walker, transferred).
8.5 OTHER
A.
Consider authorizing hiring Diane E. Welch, 10596 W. Route 973 Highway, Jersey
Shore, general education mathematics teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
to provide two (2) hours of tutoring a week for the remainder of the school
year to a deaf student, at the rate of $26.22 per hour (to be funded from the
General Fund).
B.
Consider authorizing hiring Meagan B. Falvo, 82 Schmouder Drive, Trout Run, an
interpreter for a hearing impaired student, to provide support during math
tutoring for two (2) hours each week for the remainder of the school year to a
deaf student, at the rate of $22.49 per hour (to be funded from the General
Fund).
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:
All students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements
in order to participate.
A.
Forty-seven (47) eighth grade enriched language arts students from Curtin
Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and staff members, to travel to
the Community Arts Center during April 2007 to view the movie “To Kill A
Mockingbird.”
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-550-160-016-0000). One
substitute will be required for part of the day at a cost not to exceed
$110.00.
B.
Fifty-two (52) eighth grade enriched language arts students from Roosevelt
Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and staff members, to travel to
the Community Arts Center during April 2007 to view the movie “To Kill A
Mockingbird.”
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-650-160-016-0000). Two
substitutes will be required for part of the day at a cost not to exceed
$220.00.
C.
Fifty-three (53) eighth grade enriched language arts students from Lycoming
Valley Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and staff members, to
travel to the Community Arts Center during April 2007 to view the movie “
To Kill A Mockingbird.”
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-600-160-016-0000). One
substitute will be required for part of the day at a cost not to exceed
$110.00.
D.
Approximately 30 learning support students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Holiday Inn (downtown
Williamsport) during May 2007 to attend the annual Vocational Training Awards
Recognition Breakfast.
Transportation will be provided by the Billtown Trolley and paid for by the
City of Williamsport. The cost of the breakfast will be $7.25 per person plus
18% gratuity (10-1200-635-000-30-850-000-004-0000). Three substitutes will be
required for one half-day at a cost not to exceed $180.00.
E.
Four (4) members of Curtin Middle School’s MathCounts Team, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to Harrisburg on two dates during March 2007 to
attend the 2007 Pennsylvania MathCounts competition.
There will be no cost to the District.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
F.
Four (4) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by Ken Welsh
(former WASD mathematics department chair), to travel to Bucknell University
during March 2007 to attend a math contest.
There will be no cost to the District.
G.
Approximately 105 eighth grade language arts students from Lycoming Valley and
Roosevelt Middle Schools, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Curtin
Middle School on separate dates in March 2007. The students will be seeing a
dramatization of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-600(650)-160-016-0000).
H.
Approximately 6 seventh grade students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied
by their teacher, to travel to Lycoming College during March 2007 to attend
Math Awareness Day.
The students will walk to and from the college. The only cost to the District
will be for one substitute for the day at a cost not to exceed $110.00.
I.
Twenty-five (25) Spanish language students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to New York City during April
2007. The students will have an opportunity to visit the Metropolitan Museum
of Art and to dine in an authentic Spanish restaurant.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier
(10-1100-519-000-30-850-160-016-0000). Other fees will be charged to
101-1100-582-000-30-850-160-016-0000. One substitute will be required for the
day at a cost not to exceed $110.00.
J.
Eighteen (18) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Model United
Nations Club, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Lock Haven University
on two dates during April 2007 to participate in a Model United Nations event.
District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-000-30-850-190-016-0000).
Two substitute will be required for the day at a cost not to exceed $220.00.
K.
Sixty-five (65) second grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Montour
Preserve during May 2007 for a tour.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens
PTA.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
L.
Eight (8) autistic support students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher, a TSS, and eight aides, to travel to Stoltzfus
Greenhouse & Farm Market, Oval Country Store, and Little Pine Park during
May 2007.
The students will be transported in the school van. There will be no cost to
the District.
M.
Forty-eight (48) second grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, a personal care aide, and parent chaperones, to
travel to the Community Arts Center and Memorial Park during May 2007.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round
Hills PTO.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Williamsport AYSO to use the multi-purpose room at Cochran Elementary School
on Thursday, April 19, 2007 and Friday, April 20, 2007 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
to pose for team pictures. Williamsport AYSO is requesting relief from the
occupancy fee estimated at $80.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B.
Brandon Little League to use the gymnasium at Cochran Elementary School on
Tuesdays, beginning March 15 through May 1, 2007 from 6:15 p.m. until 7:45 p.m
to hold Little League practice. Brandon Little League is requesting relief
from the
occupancy fee estimated at 175.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider approving a contract with the Holiday Inn Downtown Williamsport for an
awards recognition breakfast on May 24, 2007, to honor approximately 30
special education students involved in the Community Work Experience Program.
Parents, classroom teachers, aides, district administrators, employers,
parents, and community dignitaries will also participate in the event. The
students will take a trip aboard the Hiawatha after breakfast.
The cost of the breakfast will be $7.25 per person plus 18% gratuity
(10-1200-635-000-30-850-000-004-0000). Transportation will be on the Billtown
Trolley which will be provided by the City of Williamsport.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.2
Consider authorizing the purchase of custodial supplies to replenish
inventoried stock in
accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All
recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due
to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on this bid it is
impractical to
provide a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the
business office for viewing by any interested parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2007.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
All-Phase Electric Supply, Williamsport, PA $2,416.96
Competitive Edge, Chicago, IL
144.00
Dubois Chemicals Inc., Williamsport, PA 674.92
Freidman Electric Inc., Bloomsburg, PA 182.40
Interboro Packaging Corporation, Montgomery, NY 17,376.00
INDCO Inc., Glouchester, NJ
1,761.84
Kressley’s Paint & Wallpaper, South Williamsport, PA 12,506.40
LJC Distributors, Scranton, PA 1,860.00
LL Clean Company Inc., Gibbsboro, NJ 780.00
Lowe’s Home Centers Inc., Montoursville, PA 627.60
Master’s Chemical Products Inc., Wilkes Barre, PA 11,581.56
Main Pool & Chemical Supply Co., Dupont, PA 4,476.00
Pyramid School Products Inc., Tampa, FL 2,234.06
Susquehanna Paper & Sanitary Supply, Williamsport, PA 8,163.84
Wesco Distribution Inc., Williamsport, PA 1,239.06
XPEDX, Camp Hill, PA
31,349.90
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD
$97,374.54
11.3
Consider authorizing the purchase of student handbooks in accordance with our
specifications and the following recommended award. All recommended awards are
based on the lowest bid meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due
to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on this bid it is
impractical to
provide a complete tabulation. A complete tabulation is available in the
business office for viewing by any interested parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2007.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.3
Consider authorizing the purchase of student handbooks:
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Premier Agendas, Bellingham, WA was the lowest bid for all of the following
student handbooks:
High School Handbooks: $2.75/each (price includes customized handbook pages)
Middle School Handbooks: $2.71/each (price includes customized handbook pages
and vinyl pouches)
Elementary School Handbooks: $2.53/ea (price includes customized handbook
pages and vinyl pouches)
12. TAX ITEMS - None
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.
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
