W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
May 1, 2007
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER 2.
OPENING EXERCISES - Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 3
We believe that direct parental involvement is an asset to each student’s
success.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 5 (b)
The Williamsport Area School Board will monitor results by ensuring effective
practices for evaluation of staff, programs, plans and services.
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 should respect that the Superintendent of Schools and her staff are
responsible and accountable for the delivery of the educational programs
and
the conduct of school operations.
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 Presentations:
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
B.
Recognition of Foreign Exchange Students
C. Awards and Accomplishments
1.
Congratulations to James Pearce, a 10th
grade student at the Williamsport Area High School, for being the named the
First Place Winner for the “A Exam” in the recent American Chemical
Society High School Chemistry Competition.
4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 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
$2,540,668.65
General Fund – Restricted 268,282.47
Athletics and Extra Curricular
30,986.26
Food Service Fund 63,086.35
Data Processing Fund
18,467.20
Maintenance Fund 37,190.00
Earned Income Tax
36,016.24
Student Activities .00
TOTAL
$2,994,697.17
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
05/01/07 $340,021.47
05/01/07A $250,303.71
05/01/07B
84,600.40 05/01/07C 62,603.21
05/01/07D
7,709.85 05/01/07E 225.00
05/01/07F
175.00 05/01/07G 25.00
05/01/07H
2,263.95 05/01/07I 1,338,858.42
05/01/07J
654,641.82
5.3*
Consider authorizing the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2007-2008:
A.
A public official bond in the amount of $500,000 for the following for the
faithful performance of duties for the period beginning July 1, 2007 and the
premium paid in accordance with Sections 431, 436 and 658 of the Public School
Code of 1949, as amended:
1.
Charles E. Peterson, Jr., Board Secretary/Business Administrator (as Board
Secretary).
B.
The Controller/Treasurer to invest funds temporarily surplus to the needs of
the Williamsport Area School District during fiscal year ending June 30, 2008,
in accordance with the provisions of the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as
amended, Section 440.1.
C.
The Purchasing Agent to purchase material and supplies, contracted services,
furniture, equipment, textbooks and other goods and services for which
appropriations are made in the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008,
in accordance with the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, and
School Board Policy.
D.
The payment of salaries for instructional and non-instructional employees as
these salaries become due and payable on the following dates:
07/06/07
07/20/07 08/03/07
08/17/07 08/31/07 09/14/07
09/28/07
10/12/07 10/26/07
11/09/07 11/23/07 12/07/07
12/21/07
01/04/08 01/18/08
02/01/08
02/15/08 02/29/08
03/14/08 03/28/08 04/11/08
04/25/08
05/09/08 05/23/08
06/06/08 06/20/08
5.3*
Consider authorizing the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2007-2008:
E.
The following signatories for all depositories of the funds of the Williamsport
Area School District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008:
David B. Stone, Jr.
- Board President
Charles E. Peterson, Jr. -
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Madeline T. Bird
- Controller/Treasurer
F.
The following depositories of the funds of the Williamsport Area School
District be authorized for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008:
Citizens Bank
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Legacy Bank
M & T Bank
PNC Bank Sovereign Bank
Omega Bank
Susquehanna Bank
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Woodlands Bank
Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT)
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Funds (PSDLAF)
US Bank
Bank of NY Trust Company 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 20 teachers from Sheridan Elementary to participate in a 2
hour staff development session at the J.V. Brown Library on May 10, 2007. The
session will focus on the following topics: available resources for children
and parents and accessing electronic resources such as Power Library and the
Learning Express Library. There is no cost to the district.
7.2
Consider approving inclusion training for 14 aides from Jackson and Cochran
Elementary Schools on Thursday, May 10, 2007. The training will be provided by
BLaST Intermediate Unit. There is no cost to the district.
7.3
Consider approving the fees for continued participation of Cochran Elementary
School in the Ohio State University Primary and Intermediate Literacy
Collaborative for the 2006-07 school year at an approximate cost of $1,300 and
the 2007-08 school year at an approximate cost of $800. The costs are for Site
Affiliation and Research Fees. All costs are budgeted under Comprehensive
School Reform (2006-07) and Title I (2007-08) grants.
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.4
Consider approving the fees for continued participation of Jackson Elementary
School in the Ohio State University Primary Literacy Collaborative for the
2006-07 and 2007-08 school years at approximately cost of $600. per year. The
costs are for Site Affiliation and Research Fees. All costs are budgeted under
Comprehensive School Reform (2006-07) and Title I (2007-08) grants.
7.5
Consider approving the fees for continued participation of Jackson Elementary
School in the Lesley University Intermediate Literacy Collaborative for the
2007-08 school year at an approximate cost of $4,500. The costs are for Site
Visit Fees, Site Affiliation and Research Fees. All costs are budgeted under
Title I.
7.6
Consider approving Theodore Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical
Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
for a Project 720 Grant in the maximum amount available to the Williamsport
Area School District, tentatively set at $100,000. The purpose of this funding
is to create high school environments that are student-centered,
results-focused, data-informed, and personalized in a way that is seamlessly
supported by systems, resources, technology and shared leadership.
7.7
Consider approving Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical
Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
for a College and Career Counseling Program grant in the maximum amount
available, currently $180,000. The purpose of this funding is to create a
vibrant career exploration, career planning and goal setting process for each
and every student in grades 8-12 by creating a student-centered career
development system facilitated by the school counselors and academic leaders.
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.
Gerald W. Engel, full-time custodian at Stevens Elementary School, for the
purpose of retirement, effective May 31, 2007.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Gerald W. Engel
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his over 17 years of dedicated service to our school system as
a custodian. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
B.
Judith J. Packard, general food service worker at the high school, for personal
reasons, effective May 4, 2007.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Karen L. Benson, full-time instructional support aide at the high school, for
an unpaid leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective April 17, 2007,
through June 8, 2007.
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Joshua E. Klinger, R.R. 1, Box 30B, Dalmatia, as a full-time (245 days, 7 hours
per
day) Network Coordinator/Telecommunications Support for the District, effective
May 7, 2007, with a base wage rate of $27,544 ($14.99 per hour), prorated,
plus
applicable benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement
between WASD and WAESP (replacing Angelic Parrett, resigned).
B.
Angela L. Deitrick, 1403 Almond St., Williamsport, as a part-time Aide/Study
Hall Monitor-Regular Education (up to 180 days, up to 5 hours per day) at the
high school, effective May 1, 2007, with a base wage rate of $10.94 per hour,
FICA, Worker's Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick leave (per the
Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support Personnel) are
the only fringe benefits (replacing Renee Barbee, transferred).
C.
Bonnie J. Mynczywor, 209 Rader Ave., Cogan Station, as a part-time (185 days,
prorated; up to 5 hours per day) Health Room Technician at the high school, at
the rate of $12.94 per hour (no benefits except social security, retirement,
and worker’s compensation) and sick leave as provided for part-time
employees per the Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Support
Personnel (WASP), effective May 2, 2007 (replacing Rachel Scott, resigned).
D.
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 F. Brokopp
2241 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport (effective 04/26/07)
Tammi M. Logue
68 Rosemary Drive, Cogan Station (effective 04/26/07)
Donna R. Rundio
120 Lawson St., Williamsport (effective 04/25/07)
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.
Fifteen (15) U.S. Government AP students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during May 2007
to attend a seminar.
The students will be transported by their parents. The only cost to the
District would be for one substitute at a cost not to exceed $110.00.
B.
Ten (10) emotional support students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by two teachers and two aides, to travel Lycoming Creek and Rock
Run on two separate dates during May 2007.
Transportation will be provided in the school van. A private vehicle may be
provided to transportation for staff if needed.
C.
Approximately 30 members of Curtin Middle School’s Student Council,
accompanied by staff members, to travel to Knoebel’s Grove on a Saturday
during June 2007.
District transportation is requested. The trip will be funded by the
participating students and Student Council funds.
D.
Approximately 150 eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Little Pine State Park (Waterville)
during May 2007.
District transportation is requested. The 8th
Grade Team will be funding the trip.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E.
Retroactive Approval: Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School science
students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the Penn College Aviation
Center during April 2007 to do career exploration.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by Penn College. One
substitute will be required for the day with the cost being reimbursed by Penn
College.
F.
Fifty-two (52) fourth grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to the Pioneer
Mine Tunnel (Ashland) during May 2007.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills
PTO.
G.
Forty-eight (48) first grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and a student teacher, to travel to Giant Market,
Little League Headquarters, and Memorial Park during May 2007.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills
PTO.
H.
Forty-one (41) fifth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to Harrisburg
during May 2007 to visit the Whitaker Science Center and the Capitol Building.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Funds will be provided by
student fundraising.
I.
Ninety-five (95) Williamsport Area High School Concert Choir members,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Hershey Park on a Saturday during
May 2007 as a reward for their participation in the choral program.
District transportation is requested. Funding will be provided from the Choir
Account.
J.
Twenty (20) Williamsport Area High School National Art Honor Society,
accompanied by two teachers, to travel to Washington, DC during May 2007 to
visit the National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid
from the student activity fund. Two substitutes will be required for the day
at a cost not to exceed $220.00.
K.
Approximately 115 first grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and a paraprofessional, to travel to T&D’
;s Cats of the World (Penns Creek) during May 2007.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson
PTO.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
L.
Eighty-seven (87) kindergarten students from Jackson Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Lane’s
End Farm (Jersey Shore) during May 2007.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
M.
Approximately 102 third grade students from Jackson Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, aides, and parent volunteers, to travel to the
Montour Preserve during May 2007.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
N.
Ninety-five (95) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Concert
Choir, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Hershey Park on a Saturday
during May 2007 as a reward for their participation.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid
from the Choir Account.
O.
Seventy-five (75) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and an aide, to travel to the Pioneer Tunnel and
Steam Train during May 2007.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran
School Association.
P.
Forty-seven (47) fourth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to World’s
End State Park during May 2007.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan
PTO.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
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.
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
