W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
July 10, 2007
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Thomas A. Zimmerman
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 7
We believe that all students learn best in a safe, non-threatening environment.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 6 ( a )
The Williamsport Area School Board will communicate with and engages
the community by distributing relevant information about the district.
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:
In order to maintain a free and strong country, our civic obligation to
the
community, commonwealth and nation is to maintain free and strong public
schools in the United States of America, without
surrendering our
responsibilities to any other person, group or
organization.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT –
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 insurance policies for the period of 7/1/07 to
7/1/08.
A.
Interscholastic Athletic and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance with AG
Administrators, Inc. at a cost of $17,750 (FY07 $15,000). The voluntary
student accident insurance premium is also unchanged at $28 for school time and
$124 for 24-hour coverage.
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
07/10/07
$ 155,409.42 07/10/07A 88,361.40
07/10/07B
271,414.64 07/10/07C 1,289.23
07/10/07C
2,229,193.18 07/10/07D 714,627.98
07/10/07D
26,224.24 6.
BOARD POLICY – None 7.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider approving a Theatre Club to be held after school from 3:30 to 5:00 on
Monday’s and Wednesday’s for the 2007-2008 school year at Round Hills
Elementary School. The club is open to all students in Grades 3, 4, and 5
from the Round Hills Elementary School. Volunteer advisors for the club are
Mick Cioffi, Dena Mesaris, Maureen Richards, and Ed Richards. Transportation
will be provided by parents. There is no cost to the district.
7.2
Consider approving the following middle school family and consumer science
teachers for up to two days of summer curriculum work in July or August.
Compensation is at the rate of $90 per day and is paid through College and
Career Counseling grant.
Lydia Ertel
Rita Strickler Dr. Carol Watson
7.3
Consider approving the Harcourt Social Studies program for Grades 1, 2, 3, and
5. This program replaces the Heath Social Studies program that was purchased
approximately 15 years ago. (Note: Grade 4 is using a Pennsylvania Studies
program that is from a separate company.) The cost of the program is funded
through the elementary curriculum and site-based budgets.
7.4
Consider approval of up to 20 additional days of service as needed for Lisa
Nible, School
Psychologist, during the 2007-08 school year. Mrs. Nible is to be paid her per
diem rate for
days actually worked. This addition partially replaces days of School
Psychologist service removed from the Intermediate Unit contract.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
David H. Fisher, part-time security at the high school, verbal resignation for
personal reasons, effective June 10, 2007.
B.
Tina L. Jedrziewski, part-time instructional support aide at Round Hills
Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective July 3, 2007.
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - None at this time
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Clay A. Dodson, 716 Main St., South Williamsport, as part-time security at the
high school, third shift, weekend and holidays or as needed, up to 8 hours per
day, with a base wage rate of $11.31 per hour, effective June 29, 2007
(replacing David Fisher, resigned).
B.
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 - $7.15/hr.; up
to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the actual number of hours assigned
and worked:
Tina L. Jedrziewski
2776 Bottle Run Rd., Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Elizabeth W. Stahlnecker, 884 Rose Valley Rd., Cogan Station, from a general
food service worker (2 hours daily) at Curtin Middle School to a general food
service worker (2 hours daily) at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, with a
base wage rate of $10.56 per hour, effective for the 2007-2008 school year
(replacing Denise Deitrich, resigned).
8.5 OTHER
A.
Adopt the following Non-Discrimination Policy Statement as recommended by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education Review Term, under Title VI, Title IX,
Section 504, and ADA (said policy to be adopted annually).
The Williamsport Area School District is an equal opportunity education
institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, and handicap, in its activities, programs, or employment practices
as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Ed.
Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information regarding civil
rights or grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are
accessible to and usable by handicapped individuals contact:
Debbra J. Savage, Esq., Director of Human Resources
Williamsport Area School District
201 W. Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone (570) 327-5500 ext. 3541 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 - None
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider authorizing the attached agreement with Larson Design to provide
professional
service concerning underground oil tank replacement at the Williamsport Area
High School
and the Roosevelt Middle School. Said services will include an initial site
visit and research
of viable underground and aboveground replacement tanks. This service will be
provided on a time card basis at an estimated cost of $1,000.
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
