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

June 28, 2007

6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

AGENDA

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 5 (e)

The Williamsport Area School Board will monitor results by evaluating the effectiveness of the Strategic Plan.

PSBA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

We, as members of our local Board of Education, representing all the residents

of our school district, believe that:

The future welfare of this community, commonwealth and nation depends upon the quality of education we provide in the public schools.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meetings: February 6 and 20, 2007

3.1 Student Representatives’ Report – None

4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD

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

A. Consider appointing Charles F. Greevy, IV; Deborah Grove; Edward Lyon; Lynn Shade and Paula J. Warrender to the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation Board of Directors to fill a three-year term beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010.

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 $3,170,634.10

General Fund – Restricted 245,172.35

Athletics and Extra Curricular 15,115.17

Food Service Fund 84,743.56

Data Processing Fund 20,585.71

Maintenance Fund 34,709.39

Earned Income Tax 36,864.15

Student Activities .00

TOTAL $3,607,824.43

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

06/28/07 $ 676,803.16 06/28/07A 95,330.81

06/28/07B 1,795,426.82 06/28/07C 240,035.00

06/28/07C 6,000.00 06/28/07D 31,313.96 06/28/07E 1,096.79 06/28/07F 148,341.01 06/28/07G 132,832.28 06/28/07H 1,826.26 06/28/07I 99.63 06/28/07J 7,703.48 06/28/07K 658,079.35

5.3* Consider approving budget transfers for FY07, dated June 20, 2007 as presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:

5.4 Consider adopting the General Fund Budget as summarized below and adopting the following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008:

ESTIMATED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 06/30/07 $1,500,000

ESTIMATED RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES 200,000

FY07-08 UNRESTRICTED REVENUE 61,758,944

FY07-08 RESTRICTED REVENUE 7,400,169

TOTAL ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE AND REVENUE

AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 70,859,113

5.4 Consider adopting the General Fund Budget as summarized below and adopting the following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008 cont’d:

FY07-08 UNRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES 61,758,944

FY07-08 RESTRICTED EXPENDITURES 7,400,169

ESTIMATED RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES 200,000

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 69,359,113

ESTIMATED JUNE 30, 2008 FUND BALANCE 1,500,000

07/08

Real Property (12.48 mills 06/07) 12.95

Act 511 Taxes

Earned Income 1½ %

Real Estate Transfer ½ of 1%

6. BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple

Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.

6.1 Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #529, “ Substitute Compensation.” Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Director of Human Resources.

6.2 Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #213, “Bus Discipline.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson, Business Administrator.

6.3 Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #237, “ Electronic Devices.” Questions may be directed to David Wright, Director of Student Services.

6.4 Consider approving the second reading and adoption of “Record Retention and Destruction.” Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird, Treasurer.

7. CURRICULUM REPORT

Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.

7.1 Consider entering into an agreement with Lock Haven University to accept their approved dual enrollment courses to Williamsport Area School District students according to the conditions described in the Concurrent Agreement for the 2007-2008 school year. The tuition prices, fees, eligibility requirements and courses are each specified in this Agreement.

7. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:

7.2 Consider approving eight Williamsport High School teachers for two days of summer curriculum development in Gold Seal Lesson Design. Participating teachers will implement Gold Seal Lessons in early fall 2007 in order to share the process and results with their colleagues during our October 2007 County-wide Rigor and Relevance In-service. Compensation will be paid at the daily substitute rate. Teachers who will develop Gold Seal Lessons are:

Science:

Scott Grove – Biology Larry Flint - Physics

Math:

Jennifer Flint – AP Calculus Jennifer Robertson – Pre Calculus

Social Studies:

Marilouise Mazzante – AP European History

Rebecca Hutchinson – AP US History

English:

Mike Murafka – AP English Language and Composition

Amy Mahon – English 10 Honors

7.3 Consider approving the Stevens Elementary School 2007-08 Student/Parent Handbook.

7.4 Consider the acceptance of a two year extension to the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers, Cohort II grant (locally referred to as the Sheridan project), at $162,500 per year.

7.5 Consider approving Mrs. Wendy Kelsey and Mrs. Michelle Dixon to provide up to six days of Primary Literacy Framework training to teachers during August at cost of $90 per day plus appropriate benefits each. The total cost will be not more than $540 each (up to three days of preparation and up to three days of training) plus appropriate benefits.

7.6 Consider approving Mrs. Charlotte Allgeier to provide up to four days of literacy assessment training to teachers in August. The cost will be $90 per day plus appropriate benefits. The total costs will not exceed $360 (up to two days of preparation and up to two days of training) plus appropriate benefits.

7.7 Consider approving the Jackson Elementary School 2007-08 Student/Parent Handbook.

7.8 Consider approving CPR recertification for the health services staff in August 2007. The cost

is $17.00 per person for 18 people and will be done through the American Red Cross.

7.9 Consider authorizing payment to Children's Development Center for a total of $480 ($16 per day) up to 3 days a week, for a total of 10 weeks to provide ESY services effective

June 11, 2007 through August 17, 2007 (funded through General Fund then to be reimbursed through the IU via IDEA funds).

7. CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:

7.10 Consider authorizing payment to Kaya K. Loehr, 924 Hollywood Circle, Williamsport, to provide ESY instruction for a special education student from Cochran Elementary School, at the rate of $26.22/$27.03 per hour for up to three (3) hours per week, June 19, 2007, through July 27, 2007 (funded through General Fund then to be reimbursed through the IU via IDEA funds for Extended School Year).

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. Tiffani A. Ault, full-time Mathematics teacher at Curtin Middle School, for personal reasons, effective June 13, 2007.

B. Kathryn A. Boerckel, full-time French teacher at the high school, for personal reasons, effective June 8, 2007.

C. Robert L. Emerick, part-time custodian (2^nd shift) at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective June 9, 2007.

8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:

A. Beth L. Fausnaught, full-time ESL teacher at Cochran Elementary School, leave of absence without pay, effective May 31, 2007, through June 8, 2007.

B. Nicole L. Lee, part-time instructional aide at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for an unpaid leave, effective June 1, 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. Matthew E. DeWire, 278 Culbertson Ave., Allenwood, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August 23, 2007), to teach Social Studies at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,000 (replacing David Heller, transferred to the high school to replace Rodney Morgans, retired). Mr. DeWire will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2007-2008 school term.

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

B. Michaelann M. Totin, 820 Second Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August 23, 2007), as a Guided Reading teacher at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,000 (replacing Morgan Williams, transferred to 1^st grade to replace Laura Schmack, transferred to IST replacing Carol Cassidy, retired). Ms. Totin will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2007-2008 school term.

C. Amber L. Perry, 1780 Fredna Ave., Williamsport, as a half-time (½ time) temporary professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August 23, 2007), as a half-time (½) Guided Reading teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,000, prorated (replacing Elizabeth Lyons, transferred to 5^th grade replacing Brenda Pennella, transferred to 3^rd grade replacing Susan Huddy-Krecji, retired). Ms. Perry will also be scheduled to partici-pate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2007-2008 school term.

D. Susan E. McGehean, 936 West Third St., Williamsport, as Acting Secondary Special Education Coordinator, extended from June 18, through August 17, 2007, to be paid at the pro-rated rate of $182.08 per diem (based on a 4-hour day) or $45.52 per hour (after July 1 rate will change to $189.70 per diem/$47.43 per hour), for up to 10 hours per week.

E. Michelle M. Fair, 2023 New Lawn Ave., Williamsport, as a full-time custodian at Jackson Elementary School during the week of June 18, 2007, through June 22, 2007, at the rate of $15.49 per hour for hours worked. Ms. Fair had bid on position and was initially awarded the position until it was discovered she had failed to meet all of the qualifications necessary for a successful bid.

F. Linda L. McManus, 2420 Riverside Dr., Duboistown, as a part-time aide to assist the Athletic Program at the high school, effective June 11-13, 2007 (up to 35 hours) at the current contract rate.

G. Kathy M. Shirey, 503 Eden St., Jersey Shore, as part-time Administrative Support I to assist the Food Service Department for the Closedown Point of Sale for 2006-07 school year, effective June 11, 2007 through June 22, 2007, for up to four hours per day, at the current contract rate.

H. The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2006-2007 school year, at the stipends established 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:

Williamsport Area High School

Class of 2009 Advisor Spring M. Moore $ 592

Future Business Leader Advisor Jennifer L. Flint $ 592

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

I. The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 18, 2007, through July 27, 2007 (no classes on July 4, 2007), at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($26.22/$27.03 or contract rate):

Jason F. Adams Physical Education 9-12/Health

Melissa J. Hanson ** English 9 Basic

Amy R. Mahon English 10 Basic

Melissa A. Reifsnyder ** English 11 Basic

Ellen S. Auchter English 12 Basic

Robert J. Buck Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (9^th)

Todd R. Smith Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (10^th)

Rebecca Hutchinson/ American History (Basic & H*) (11^th)

Elizabeth J. Segraves American History (Basic & H*) (11^th)

Jared Mahon ** Modern World History (Basic & H*) (12^th)

Terry M. Confair Alegebra I/Plane Geometry

Lawrence J. Flint Alegbra II

Velma J. Santiago Special Education (assist students per their IEPs)

* Honors

** Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff

J. The following employees to provide services indicated as needed for the summer school program at the high school at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated, effective June 19, 2006:

Utilize Media Center Staff Audio-Visual Coordinator

Cathy R. Baker Security Officer

Bernadine S. Hess Library Technician

Kimberly I. Matthews Computer Technician

Ann M. Kahler Summer School Program Coordinator

($26.22/$27.03 or contract rate)

K. Michelle L. Bennett, 454 George Street, South Williamsport, to serve as Cochran Summer School Coordinator for an additional 8 hours prior to start of Summer School Program at the rate of $26.22/$27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits (Ms. Bennett was originally approved for up to 40 hours prior to program; this will increase number of hours to 48 hours). All costs are budgeted under Sheridan Grant.

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

L. The following persons as Elementary Summer School Teachers as needed, assign- ment to be determined, for up to 3.5 hours per day, up to 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:

Amber L. Perry 1780 Fredna Ave., Williamsport Pamela A. Nolan 1112 First Ave., Williamsport

M. All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers as part-time employees to perform cleaning and minor maintenance service to the District’s school bus fleet during June, July and August, 2007 at the salary rate of $11.54 and/or $11.91 per hour for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals.

N. The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Elementary Summer School Program, effective July 9, 2007, through August 3, 2007, at the current rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:

Steven R. Deitrick 1403 Almond St., Williamsport

Bryan C. Baird 1842 Sweeley Ave., Williamsport

Anthony F. Eiswert 209 Hughes St., Williamsport

David J. Wright 3256 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport

O. The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Special Education Summer School Program, effective June 19, 2007, through July 19, 2007, at the current rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:

Deborah L. Monds 2202 Division Rd., Williamsport

Connie S. Mills 1976 Maple Grove Circle, Williamsport

Grace A. Hockman 692 Lake Rd., Trout Run

P. The following persons as school bus aides for the Special Education Summer School Program, effective June 19, 2007, through July 19, 2007, at the current rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:

Beatrice J. Magargle 342 Mulberry St., Montoursville

Clara L. Bower 2017 Cemetery St., Jersey Shore

Jill P. Yaple 1777 Andrews Place, Williamsport

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

Q. All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers as needed as substitute school bus drivers or aides for the Elementary Summer School Program and the Special Education Summer School Program, effective June 19, 2007, through August 3, 2007, at the current rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals.

R. The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $7.15 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 28, 2007:

Brandi L. Hurne 120 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport

S. 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:

Clay A. Dodson 716 Main St., South Williamsport (effective 06/26/07)

Michelle M. Fair 2023 New Lawn Ave., Williamsport (effective 06/25/07)

T. 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 45^th day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year), and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:

Gregory K. Keefer 224 Hillcrest Dr., Montoursville

U. The following nurse practitioners to assist with summer athletic examinations for the number of hours indicated at the rate of $26.22 per hour prior to July 1, 2007 and $27.03 per hour effective July 1, 2007 as provided in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:

Marlene J. Brown WAHS 28 hours

Donna Callahan WAHS 14 hours

Kimberly Imrisek WAHS/ 21 hours

Lyco Valley/Curtin

V. The following nurse practitioners to assist with winter and spring athletic examinations for the 2007-08 school for a total of hours at the rate of $27.03 per hour (or the contract rate) as provided in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association (the exams are done after school, 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m., in order to expedite the exam process and minimize classroom disruptions):

Marlene J. Brown WAHS 23 hours

Donna Callahan WAHS/Roosevelt 35 hours

Kimberly Imrisek Curtin 12 hours

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

W. The following school dentists for the 2007-08 school year at a salary rate of $41.75 per hour for an estimated total of 35 hours in the mandated dental program.

John P. Czap, DDS 701 Hastings St., S. Williamsport

Richard K. Smith, DDS 416 Pine St, Williamsport

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

A. James J. Johnston, 290 Cottage Ave., Williamsport, from a full-time custodian at Jackson Elementary School to a full-time Head Custodian Class (1^st shift) at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, 250 days, 8 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $32,880, prorated ($16.44 per hour), effective June 25, 2007 (replacing William Tubbs, retired).

B. Catherine L. Williams, 1538 Scott St., Williamsport, from a regular part-time custodian to a general full-time custodian (2^nd shift) at Jackson Elementary School 250 days, 8 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $30,980, prorated ($15.49 per hour), effective June 25, 2007 (replacing James Johnston, transferred).

C. Sharon M. Corter, 813 Tucker St., Williamsport, from a full-time instructional support aide at Round Hills Elementary School to a full-time instructional support aide (185 day, 7 hours per day) at Cochran Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $18,013 ($13.91 per hour), effective at the start of the 2007-2008 school year (tentative date of August 27, 2007) (new position).

D. Dawne S. Paronish, 65 Viewpoint Rd., Cogan Station, from a full-time instructional support aide to a full-time instructional support aide (185 day, 7 hours per day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $18,013 ($13.91 per hour), effective at the start of the 2007-2008 school year (tentative date of August 27, 2007) (new position approved by the Board).

E. Sara M. Hart, 4040 Route 973W, Cogan Station, from a part-time instructional support aide at Roosevelt Middle School to a part-time instructional support aide (185 day, up to 5 hours per day) at Lycoming Valley Middle School, with a base wage rate of $12.31 per hour, effective at the start of the 2007-2008 school year (tentative date of August 27, 2007) (replacing Tina Fraley, terminated).

8.5 SALARY ADJUSTMENT - Consider approving the following:

A. Christine M. Knipe, 5847 Daugherty's Run Rd., Linden, part-time instructional support aide, from the base wage rate of $10.94 per hour (aide without a degree rate for 2006-2007) to the base wage rate of $12.31 per hour (aide with degree rate for 2007-2008), effective at the start of the 2007-2008 school year (tentative date of August 27, 2007).

8.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES

Consider approving the following:

A. Authorize the Board President to sign an agreement with Employee Services, Inc.,

55 Chamberlain St., Wellsville, New York 14895, reflecting a rate of $20.84 per employee for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services for the 2007-2008 school year.

B. Carol K. DeSilva, 207 Feigles Rd., Muncy, to provide services as needed for Camp Ophelia and extended year programs in the Williamsport Area School District, effective June 9, 2007, through June 6, 2008. Ms. DeSilva shall be paid at the rate of $950 per week for Camp Ophelia and at the rate of $27.03 per hour for other extended year services provided. (Contract for Ms. DeSilva's services will be prepared and executed.)

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.

10. STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.

10.1 Consider approving bus transportation for 9th and 10th grade girls enrolled in the SMART Girls Program at Penn College. Field Trips will be to the Penn College Earth Science Campus in Allenwood and the Water and Sanitary Authority on 2 days in July. All costs will be paid by Penn College.

11. BIDS/CONTRACTS

Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.

11.1 Consider awarding a contract to the following for rice coal deliveries (FY07-08 school year) in accordance with our specifications and their bid. This bid was received on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 and opened publicly in the District Service Center. Twelve bids were mailed to various companies however; only two (2) bids were received.

RECOMMENDED AWARD:

Pickelner Fuel Company, Williamsport, PA $163.45/per ton

11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:

11.2 Consider authorizing the purchase of general 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, April 17, 2007:

RECOMMENDED AWARDS:

AFP Industries Inc., Miami Springs, FL $4,223.00

Bye Mo’r Inc., Kingsbury, IN 270.72

Cascade School Supplies Inc., North Adams, MA 1,480.92

Kurtz Bros. Inc., Clearfield, PA 23,196.64

National Art & School Supplies, Rahway, NJ 4,025.60

Pyramid School Products Inc., Tampa, FL 12,088.35

Quill Office Supplies Inc., Palatine, IL 4,612.50

Standard Stationery Supply, Wheeling, IL 4,457.40

TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $54,355.13

11.3 Consider renewing the contract with John A. Pellegrino, D.O., 1300 Sheridan Street, Williamsport, as school physician for the 2007-08 school year at a fee of $21,500. This represents an increase of $1,000 from the previous year.

11.4 Consider retaining the services of Larson Design Group for architectural/engineering services for miscellaneous repair and maintenance projects. Contracts will be issued on a project basis and submitted to the Board for approval.

11.5 Consider authorizing an agreement with Sage Technology Solutions for the purchase and installation of a new public address system at the Williamsport Area High School at a cost of $42,895.85. Pricing is as per the State Costars Contract. This project will be funded by Capital Reserve.

11.6 Consider authorizing an agreement with UGI Penn Natural Gas, Inc. for the installation of a Natural Gas line at the Lycoming Valley Middle School at a cost of $20,000 to be funded by Capital Reserve. The new boiler and hot water boiler have dual fuel capabilities. We estimate a payback of approximately one year based on current fuel oil prices AND consider authorizing the Board President and administration to execute all applications and contracts necessary for the new gas line and gas service.

11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:

11.7 Consider authorizing an eighteen (18) month extension of the agreement with UGI Penn Natural Gas, Inc. for the purchase of transport natural gas at the Williamsport Area High School at a Basis cost of $1.80 per mcf. The Basis cost of the current twelve (12) month contract is $1.91 per mcf. AND consider authorizing the Business Administrator to work

with the UGI consultant to purchase the Natural Gas requirements for the WAHS.

11.8 Consider authoring the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement between Plymouth Park Tax Services, LLC and the Williamsport Area School District authorizing the sale of certain real estate tax claims and liens associated rights and remedies; and making certain determinations and approvals in connection therewith:

11.9 Consider authorizing Parente Randolph, LLC to provide audit services for PLANCON J for the J. Henry Cochran Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $3,500.

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.