W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
August 21, 2007
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Karen V. Harris 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 6 ( c )
The Williamsport Area School Board will communicate with and engages the
community by seeking input through a variety of methods.
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:
Our fellow residents have entrusted us with the advocacy for and
stewardship of
the education of the youth of this community.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - August 7, 2007
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 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
08/21/07 $820,789.88
08/21/07A 117,253.24
08/21/07B 865,911.25
08/21/07C 117,847.05
08/21/07D 14,900.00 08/21/07E 8,909.12
08/21/07F 45.50
08/21/07G 265.00
08/21/07H 159.00
08/21/07I 10,030.27
08/21/07J 238.50
08/21/07K 185.50 6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #618, “Student Activity
Funds.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider authorizing payment of $516.75 including benefits to the following
teachers for their
attendance at the Governor’s Institute for Career Education and Work
Standards which
occurred from June 18 through June 22, 2007. This payment is being reimbursed
by The
Central Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and there will be no cost
to the district.
Jessica Becker
S. Jean Cohick
Peggy Crawley
Jennifer Youmans 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.
Gina M. MacFalls, Supervisor of Special Education, for other employment,
effective date to be determined, but not longer than 60 days from August 8,
2007.
B.
Robin E. Finn, full-time Instructional Support Aide/Computer Lab Aide for the
District, for personal reasons, effective August 27, 2007.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Ami D. Heller, full-time first grade teacher at Jackson Elementary School, for
an unpaid leave, effective August 23, 2007, through the end of the first
semester of the 2007-2008 school term (tentative ending date of January 18,
2008).
B.
Jennifer C. Redmon, full-time Social Studies teacher at Roosevelt Middle
School, for an unpaid leave of absence, effective September 18, 2007 through
the end of the 2007-2008 school year (tentative ending date of June 6, 2008).
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Marc W. Abels, 356 Ferry Street Rear, Danville 17821, as a professional
employee,
effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August 23, 2007),
to
teach English for Alternative Education at the high school, at a salary rate of
Step
1, master's, $42,000, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork (new position
approved by the Board). Mr. Abels will also be scheduled to participate in
Induction
Program activities before the start of the 2007-2008 school term.
B.
Dana L. Baer, 3478 Route 973 East, Cogan Station, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August
23,
2007), to teach Social Studies for Alternative Education at the high school, at
a
salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,000 (new position approved by the
Board).
Ms. Baer will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities
before the start of the 2007-2008 school term.
C.
Michael L. Manning, 1706 Route 654 Highway, South Williamsport, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date
is
August 23, 2007), to teach Science for Alternative Education at the high
school,
at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,000 (new position approved by the
Board).
Mr. Manning will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program
activities before the start of the 2007-2008 school term.
D.
Shawna L. Weaver, P.O. Box 62, Hyner 17738, 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. Weaver 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:
E.
Christopher P. Yoder, 921½ Arch St., Williamsport, as a temporary
professional
employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August
23,
2007), to teach Mathematics for Alternative Education at the high school, at a
salary
rate of Step 2, bachelor's, $40,100 (new position approved by the Board). Mr.
Yoder
will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before
the start of the 2007-2008 school term.
F.
Robert L. Emerick, 1506 Princeton Ave., Williamsport, as a regular part-time
custodian (2nd
shift) at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, 250 days, up to 4 hours per day,
with a base wage rate of $10.81 per hour, effective July 23, 2007 (Mr. Emerick
chose to return to this position; he resigned on June 9, 2007).
G.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2007-2008
school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2007-2010 agreement by
and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District and the Williamsport Education Association (pending completion of all
appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Football
Junior Varsity Assistants: Travis Diehl (2) *
$3,029
Jared M. Mahon (2) $3,029
Ninth Grade Coaches:
Anthony Cipriani (2) * $2,692
H.
The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an
emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at
the salary and/or 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 during the 2007-2008 school year:
Susan R. Benjamin
440 Sylvan Dell Park Rd., Williamsport
Jason M. Hurwitz
161 West Hills Dr., Williamsport
Robert A. Jacques
1405 Walnut St., Williamsport
Tracy A. Kahn
255 Phillips Hill Dr., Williamsport
Bernard R. Katz
1014 Walnut St., Williamsport
Nancy A. King
Box 514, Avis
Justin T. Marnon 2312 Spring Garden St., Williamsport
Michael L. McLaughlin 309 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven
Jason L. Paulhamus
3325 W. Route 973 Hwy., Cogan Station
Kristen N. Pulizzi
1109 Tule St., Montoursville
Leigh M. Rosenow
1327 Walnut St., Williamsport
Martin L. Wade
693 S. Shaffer Hill Rd., Cogan Station
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I.
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:
Tiffany M. Fitzgerald 203 Wilson St., Apt. 2, Jersey Shore
Joella M. Harvey
1938 Lacomic St., Williamsport
Betty R. Hill
70 Musser Lane, Muncy
Jessica N. Redmond
333 Lundy Drive, Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Steven R. Deitrick, 1403 Almond St., Williamsport, has requested to return to
his
position as a school bus driver, effective August 28, 2007. Mr. Deitrick was
recently
approved for a position change from regular part-time school bus driver to a
full-time Temporary Head Custodian (1st
shift) at the high school, effective August 6, 2007
(temporary position; originally approved on 08/07/07 Agenda).
8.5* SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
Consider approving the following item(s):
A.
Please approve a wage increase to $7.15 per hour for all food service and
instructional aide substitutes and college interns currently working for the
District
due to the minimum wage revision effective July 1, 2007.
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
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.
Retroactive Approval: Approximately 130 members of the Williamsport Area High
School’s Marching Millionaires, accompanied by their director and other
adult chaperones, to participate in the Little League World Series Parade
during August 2007.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the WAHS Band
Association.
10.2
Consider approving the filing of an application for participation in the
National School
Lunch and Breakfast Program, and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal
year
ending June 30, 2008. 11.
BIDS/CONTRACTS - None
12. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider authorizing the Municipal and School Income Tax Office to obtain
income information from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for the purpose
of verifying income taxes reported to this local office.
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
