W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
August 7, 2007
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mr. Thomas A. Zimmerman
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 8
We believe that student competence can be demonstrated and evaluated.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 6 ( b )
The Williamsport Area School Board will communicate with and engages the
community by providing methods of communication to the Board and
appropriate staff.
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 Board of School Directors share responsibility for ensuring a “
thorough and
efficient system of public education” as required by the Pennsylvania
Constitution.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meetings - March 6, 2007 and March 20, 2007
April 3, 2007 and April 17, 2007
May 1, 2007 and May 15, 2007
June 5, 2007 and June 28, 2007
July 10, 2007
Special Meeting - May 29, 2007
3.1
Student Representatives’ Report – None
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
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
$2,317,602.29
General Fund – Restricted 233,871.99
Athletics and Extra Curricular
6,940.02 Food Service Fund
4,456.80
Data Processing Fund 21,072.72
Maintenance Fund 30,104.33
Earned Income Tax
38,880.27
Student Activities 1,184.00
TOTAL
$2,654,112.42
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
08/07/07 $706,642.95
08/07/07A 202,582.56
08/07/07B 107,583.86
08/07/07C 1,167.40
08/07/07D 1,102,389.45 08/07/07E 699,261.06
08/07/07F 91,193.39
08/07/07G 38,484.24
08/07/07H 100.00 08/07/07I 168,950.94
08/07/07J 48,419.76
08/07/07K 7,057.06
08/07/07L 1,390,451.81 08/07/07M 25,370.27
08/07/07N 1,078.06
5.3
Consider authorizing the FY08 Interscholastic Athletic and Voluntary Student
Accident Insurance with Ace American at a cost of $15,500.00. This policy was
approved through AG Administrators on the July 10th
agenda. However we have subsequently received this quote that will reduce our
cost by $2,250.00
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 the Williamsport Area School District Education
Specialist/School Nurse Professional Employee Observation, Evaluation and
Rubric forms for use beginning in the 2007-08 school year.
7.2
Consider approving the following middle school math teachers for up to one day
to examine the Everyday Math secure skills checklist with the 6th Grade
eligible content of summer curriculum work in July or August. Compensation is
at the rate of $90 per day in string #10-2260-131-000-00-050-000-007-0000.
Derek Slaughter Bill Reed
Bob Hess Brenda Pennella
7.3
Consider paying Karen Fry, IU special education teacher to provide ESY services
per her IEP to a high school student during the weeks of July 23, July 30, and
August 6 for 5-10 hours per week at a rate of $27.03 per hour. The salary
will be paid out of general fund to be reimbursed via the IU through IDEA ESY
funding.
7.4
Consider approving the following teachers for up to two days of intermediate
language arts curriculum writing at the substitute rate of $90 per day:
Catherine Gibson Lisa Swoyer
Shelly Litz Barbara Adair
7.5
Consider approving payment of $300 to Shippensburg University for continuation
of the WASD Reading Recovery Training Site for 2007-08. Funds are budgeted
under Title I.
7.6
Consider approving the following contracts for the period of 7/1/07 through
6/30/08:
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.6
Consider approving the following contracts for the period of 7/1/07 through
6/30/08 cont’d:
7.7
Consider approving up to 22 teachers for one day of curriculum development work
to facilitate unit and lesson plan development with new teacher inductees.
Compensation will be at the substitute rate of $90 per day.
7.8
Consider approving the following Title I Reading Specialists to do Title I
curriculum work for up to one day. The teachers will be paid at the rate of $90
per day plus appropriate benefits. All funds are budgeted under Title I.
Anne Lesher
Lynne Piotrowski Pat Jacobs
Marcy McCann Stacey Cherrington
Joan Schramm
7.9
Consider approving Kathy Piaskowski to provide up to two days of professional
development with incoming guided reading teachers. Compensation will be at the
curriculum rate of $90 per day.
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.
Vicki L. Bower, full-time Instructional Support Aide at the high school, for
the purpose of retirement, effective July 11, 2007.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Vicki L. Bower
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 15 years of dedicated service to our school system as an
instructional support aide. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Julie A. Entz, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 11, 2007.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Julie A. Entz from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 7½ years of dedicated service to our school system as
an instructional support aide. It further expresses the hope that her years
of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C.
Sheila M. Chaapel, school bus driver for the District, for the purpose of
retirement, effective June 8, 2007.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Sheila M. Chaapel
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 6 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
school bus driver. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement
will be many and richly rewarding.
D.
Robert L. Hickey, full-time Classroom/Choral Music teacher at Roosevelt Middle
School, for other employment, effective July 24, 2007.
E.
Robert L. Kreger, full-time Science/Mathematics teacher at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, for other employment, effective July 9, 2007.
F.
Melanie L. Miller, part-time Administrative Support I in the Tax Office, due to
relocation out of the area, effective August 16, 2007.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
G.
Andrew M. Otto, full-time English (7th
Grade) teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for other employment, effective
August 18, 2007.
H.
Amanda R. Taylor, full-time Language Arts (6th
Grade) teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for other employment, effective
July 19, 2007.
I.
Robyn G. Weaver, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Stevens Elementary
School, for other employment, effective August 1, 2007.
J.
Stephen Saratowski, Junior Varsity Assistant Football Coach at the high school,
for personal reasons, effective for the 2007-2008 school year.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Cindy T. Schuyler, 52 Roderick Rd., Williamsport, as Assistant Principal at
Stevens Elementary School, effective August 17, 2007, at a salary rate of
$71,738 and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation
Plan (replacing John Killian, transferred).
B.
Kelley A. Coledo, 4809 Lycoming Creek Rd., Cogan Station, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date
is August 23, 2007), to teach Special Education at the high school, at a
salary rate of Step 2, bachelor’s, $40,100 (+$200) (replacing Adam
Allison, transferred to replace Dennis Stopper, retired). Ms. Coledo will also
be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start
of the 2007-2008 school term.
C.
Melissa A. Hrico, 801 Southgate Drive, Apt. B1, State College, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date
is August 23, 2007), to teach English at the high school, at a salary rate of
Step 1, master’s, $42,000 (replacing Ruth Sklar, transferred to replace
Kathryn Boerckel, resigned). Ms. Hrico 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:
D.
Andrew L. Paulhamus, 1771 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date
is
August 23, 2007), to teach Science at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of
Step
1, bachelor’s, $39,000 (replacing Timothy Thompson, transferred to Lyco
Valley to
replace Robert Kreger, resigned). Mr. Paulhamus will also be scheduled to
partici-
pate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2007-2008 school
term.
E.
Matthew H. Reber, 1401 Almond St., Williamsport, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August
23, 2007), to teach Mathematics (8th
Grade) at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of
Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,000 (replacing Tiffani Ault, resigned). Mr. Reber
will also
be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of
the 2007-2008 school term.
F.
Sarah Schuman Moore, 71 Washington St., Turbotville, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date
is August 23,2007), as a Guidance Counselor at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor’s, $40,100 (replacing Christine
Hanna, transferred to replace Susan Ruhl, retired). Ms. Moore has previously
participated in Induction Program activities.
G.
Laura E. Thomas, 60 Second St., Mansfield, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August
23, 2007), to teach Elementary Alternative Education at Round Hills Elementary
School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,000 (replacing Justin
Ross, transferred to Curtin to replace Kerry Sokolowski, resigned). Ms. Thomas
will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before
the start of the 2007-2008 school term.
H.
Randy L. Williamson, 1588 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date
is August 23, 2007), to teach Construction Trades at the high school, at a
salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,000 (replacing Marc Berry,
transferred to Lycoming Valley to replace Richard Hensler, retired). Mr.
Williamson will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program
activities before the start of the 2007-2008 school term.
I.
The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment
to Justin C. Beatty, 1110½ West Market St., Lewisburg, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled
date is August 23, 2007), to teach Mathematics (7th
Grade) at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s,
$39,000, provided Mr. Beatty obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education
certification and all appropriate documentation by August 22, 2007 (replacing
Gregory Keefer, retired). Mr. Beatty 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:
J.
The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment
to Kaya K. Loehr, 924 Hollywood Circle, Williamsport, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled
date is August 23, 2007), to teach Special Education (ES) at Cochran Elementary
School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,000 (+ $200),
provided Ms. Loehr obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification
and all appropriate documentation by August 22, 2007 (replacing Barbara Davis,
transferred to replace Deborah Smith, transferred to replace Kimberly Cassidy,
transferred to replace Betty Hill, retired). Ms. Loehr will also be scheduled
to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the
2007-2008 school term.
K.
The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment
to James F. White, Jr., 516 Prospect Ave., Lock Haven, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date
is August 23, 2007), to teach Drafting at the high school, at a salary rate of
Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,000, provided Mr. White obtains Pennsylvania
Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by
August 22, 2007 (replacing Frank Hartzel, retired). Mr. White will also be
scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of
the 2007-2008 school term.
L.
Angela B. Corey, 331 Eldred St. Apt. 1, Williamsport, to maintain, update, and
process records, applications, and reports related to the Adult Education/Adult
Literacy Grants, for approximately 20 hours per month, effective on or about
September 10, 2007, through June, 2008, at wage rate per collective bargaining
agreement (funded through Adult Education/Adult Literacy Grants).
M.
Kathy M. Shirey, 503 Eden St., Jersey Shore, to provide administrative support
for Elementary Curriculum development for up to 80 hours at her regular
contract rate beginning July 23, 2007.
N.
Kenneth T. Harter, 717 Bakers Rd., Trout Run, Maintenance
Specialist/Electrician for the District, as a Backup Sewage Treatment Plant
Operator, at the annual stipend of $600 ($50 per month) for the 2007-2008
school year.
O.
David L. Gingery, 221 Hemlock Hill Rd., Montgomery, as a paid intern in the Tax
Office, effective July 1, 2007, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the
rate of $7.15 per hour (no benefits).
P.
Kelli S. Vassallo, 1209 Bonair Dr., Williamsport, as a teacher in
Roosevelt’s Extended School Year (ESY) Program, to provide up to 8 hours
of extra instruction to a student at Roosevelt Middle School, at the rate of
$27.03 per hour.
Q.
The entire District teaching staff, substitute teachers, teacher aides and
BLaST teachers assigned to our buildings for service in the intramural program,
at the rate of $14.17 per hour for the actual number of hours worked.
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
R.
The entire District teaching staff, substitute teachers, and BLaST teachers
assigned to our buildings as homebound instructors for the 2007-2008 school
year, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, as the needs of
the service require, at the rate of $27.67 per hour (or contract rate) for the
actual number of hours employed.
S.
Any student enrolled at the Williamsport Area High School Designed Education
Program for employment in the Food Service Department and subject to assignment
by Patricia Cioffi, Job Training Coordinator, at the hourly rate of $4.25 per
hour for the actual number of hours worked for the school year 2007-2008,
effective August 28, 2007.
T.
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:
Michelle E. Johnson
124 Vista Lane, Cogan Station
Jodie L. Meyer
2221 Lincoln St., Williamsport
U.
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 F. Cassidy 22 Tabbs Dr., Williamsport
Joseph H. Garrison
1664 Marlin Parkway, Williamsport
Jodi L. Geary
51 Keyser Circle, Williamsport
V.
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:
Julie A. Entz
928 Kinley Rd., Williamsport
Jennifer R. Gray
718 Poplar St., Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Veronica R. Hine, 58 Shawnee Dr., Muncy, from a half-time Guided Reading
teacher to a full-time Elementary (4th
Grade-½ time) and Guided Reading (½ time) teacher at Jackson
Elementary School, effective August 23, 2007, at a salary rate of Step 3,
master’s $44,200 (position change approved by the Board).
8.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
B.
Kathy F. Gorg, from a full-time to a half-time Art teacher at the high school,
effective August 23, 2007, at a salary rate of Step 13, master’s maximum,
$67,600, prorated. Ms. Gorg has requested this transfer (position revised from
full-time to half-time).
C.
Steven R. Deitrick, 1403 Almond St., Williamsport, from regular part-time
school bus driver to a full-time Temporary Head Custodian (1st
shift) at the high school, at the salary rate of $33,620, prorated ($16.81 per
hour), effective August 6, 2007 (temporary position).
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Consider approving Sanjuana Dolph, 1501 Elmira St., Williamsport, as a Spanish
interpreter to provide day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed)
to eligible students at the rate of $20.00 per hour for hours worked but not
less than three (3) hours, effective August 28, 2007, through June 6, 2008.
B.
Consider approving Jennifer Meanor, 25 Scenic View Dr., Linden, qualified
interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE)
certified teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired to provide day-to-day
substitute interpreter services (as needed) to eligible students and/or their
parents at the rate of $25.00 per hour for hours worked, effective August 28,
2007, through June 6, 2008.
C.
Consider approving Gretchen Sample, 1010 Old Berwick Rd., Apt. 5, Bloomsburg,
qualified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English
(PSE) to provide day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed) to
eligible students at the rate of $30.00 per hour for hours worked, minimum
schedule of two (2) hours per scheduled day (travel time not to exceed two
hours each day), effective August 28, 2007, through June 6, 2008.
D.
Consider approving Janna N. Walsh, 2311 Hillside Ave., Williamsport, qualified
interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to
provide day-to-day substitute interpreter services (as needed) to eligible
students at the rate of $45.00 per hour for hours worked, effective August 28,
2007, through June 6, 2008. Ms. Walsh’s services reflect portal-to-portal
charges (provided that travel time shall not exceed one hour per day).
Services provided after 5:00 p.m., or weekends shall be paid at the rate of
$50.00 per hour. Extra-curricular services beyond two (2) hours will be double
the rate unless a second interpreter is provided.
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.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider approving the agreement with YMCA Child Care Services, Inc. for
student
supervision assistance of the Breakfast Program for the 2007-08 school year at
a maximum
cost of $7,492.50 (4.5 hours per day at 180 days at $9.25 per hour). YMCA will
not be paid on days when breakfast is not served.
11.2
Consider approving the BLaST Special Education Agreement for the 2007-08 school
year.
The agreement covers the responsibilities of both the intermediate unit and the
school
district with regard to the provision of special education services to school
age children.
The payment schedule occurs in 5 installments of $127,800, totaling $639,002,
payable
from both general and special education funding sources. (note: some is David
Wright's budget)
11.3
Consider approving the 2007-08 IDEA contract. The provisions of the contract
stipulate
that the Intermediate Unit will release funding to the school district to
support the
provision of programs and services to students with disabilities. The amount of
the contract is $1,246,973.
11.4
Consider approving a repair and maintenance contract for the period of 8/1/07
through
7/31/08 with TKM for an A. B. Dick Folding Machine in the Tax Office, at a cost
of $517.50.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.5
Consider authorizing the purchase of Career & Technology Education Supplies
and
Equipment 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 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, May 8, 2007.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Airgas East Inc., New Columbia, PA 4,796.91
All Phase Electric Supply Company, Williamsport, PA 294.58
Almart Enterprises Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 133.24
Badger Graphic Sales Inc., Kaukauna, WI 111.00
Barbey Electronics Corp., Reading, PA 772.97
Brodhead Garrett, Mansfield, OH 1,952.40
Colburn Supply Co. Inc., South Williamsport, PA 12,326.51
Delvies Plastics Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 5,098.10
Denney Electric Supply Inc., Lock Haven, PA 207.08
Downes & Reader Hardwood, Stoughton, MA 40.92
Fastenal Co., Inc., South Williamsport, PA 1,158.52
Fink’s Paint Store, Williamsport, PA 105.86
Forest County Wood, Tionesta, PA 1,502.32
Heiser Supply Company, South Williamsport, PA 1,000.78
Hite Company Inc., Williamsport, PA 630.22
Industrial Arts Supply Co. Inc., St. Louis Park, MN 158.96
Mann & Parker Lumber Co. Inc., New Freedom, PA 4,485.00
Metco Supply Inc., Leechburg, PA 11,510.59
Midwest Shop Supplies, Inc., Sioux City, IA 5,943.86
Modern School Supplies Inc., Hartford, CT 46.30
OAM Supply Co. Inc., Cleveland, OH 3,302.50
Paxton Patterson Corp, Chicago, IL 2,768.09
Penn State Seed Co. Inc., Dallas, PA 1,858.82
Presstek Inc., Des Plaines, IL 101.62
Retco Alloy Co. Inc, Elk Grove, IL 10,214.33
Sandpaper Incorporated Of Illinois, Glen Ellyn, IL 177.18
Satco Supply Inc., St. Paul, MN 3,148.12
Snap-On Industrial, Lewisburg, PA 29.40
Valley Litho Supply Co. Inc., Rick Lake, WI 434.60
Williamsport Automotive Inc., Williamsport, PA 4,398.97
Zep Manufacturing, Montgomeryville, PA 259.50
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$78,969.25 11.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.6
Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of
Williamsport for a second year of the School Resource Officer program. This
agreement represents the second year of the three year Pennsylvania Commission
on Crime and Delinquency SRO grant. The local match for the coming year,
shared equally between the District and the City, is $42,118. This Memorandum
will commit $21,059 to the program from the Student Services budget.
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
