W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
October 16, 2007
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES -
Mrs. Lori A. Baer
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 4
We believe each person is unique, important, and learns differently.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 1 ( c )
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and
efficient system of public education by allocating resources in a manner
designed to facilitate student achievement consistent with school district
goals and plans.
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:
Board members should work together in a spirit of harmony, respect and
cooperation, despite differences of opinion.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting - October 2, 2007
3.1
Student Representatives’ Report – Kelly Derr and Chate James
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
Congratulations to the following members of the Millionaire String Quartet for
being selected to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
Annual Conference during April 2008.
Meagan Boehret
Macullen Byham
Lindsey Dye Nathan Frailey
B.
Congratulations to the Curtin Middle School Chamber Orchestra for being invited
to perform at the 2007 PMEA Conference.
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
C.
Congratulations to Emily Weaver and Hannah Weber, both juniors at the
Williamsport Area High School, for their participation in the PSBA Student
Delegate Program.
D.
Congratulations to Pamela Markle, Board Member and PSBA President-Elect, for
her participation in a presentation on the Pension Study Committee at the
PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference.
E.
Congratulations to Brandon Pardoe (Curtin Middle School Principal), Billie
Miller (Round Hills Elementary School Guidance Counselor), Justin Ross
(Elementary Alternative Education Teacher), and Thomas Zimmerman (Board Member
and PSBA Regional Representative) for their presentation on Elementary
Alternative Education for At-Risk Students at the PASA-PSBA School Leadership
Conference.
F.
Congratulations to David Wright, Director of Student Services, for his
participation in a presentation on the Lycoming County Fitness Challenge at the
PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference.
G.
Congratulations to Reggie Fatherly (Roosevelt Middle School Principal), Jodi
Harris (Director of Data Analysis), Laura Weir (Roosevelt Middle School Band
Director), and Thomas Zimmerman (Board Member and PSBA Regional Representative)
for the presentation entitled “Sharing PVAAS Data With Parents” at
the PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference.
4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 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
10/16/07
$153,042.46 10/16/07A 121,735.18
10/16/07B 2,261.47 10/16/07C 9,931.50
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 Executive Board of the Class of 2010 to participate in
the 2007 Festival of Trees, held at the Lycoming Mall. The event is sponsored
by the Salvation Army. 7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.2
Consider allowing the Williamsport YMCA to use multi-purpose room and minor
other facilities for the provision of Before and After School Child Care at
Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson, Sheridan and Round Hills Elementary Schools during
the 2007-08 school year. As these programs are a direct advantage to District
families, the waiver of fees is requested.
7.3
Consider approval of a purchase of service agreement with Susquehanna House
Inc., a private alternative education provider, to serve a limited number of
WASD students during the 2007-08 school year. Services will be reimbursed at
$31.00 per day for the period of actual enrollment.
7.4
Consider approving the following listed clubs at the Williamsport Area High
School:
a. Red Cross Club
Advisor: Mrs. Amy Neylon
Purpose: To organize activities to raise awareness of health and safety
issues. For
example, students will sponsor blood drives, promote AIDS awareness, organize
school health events and help raise funds to benefit our local Red Cross
Chapter and the community.
b.
PEACE (Political Education Advocating Current Events)
Advisor: Miss Marilouise Mazzante
Purpose: Students will discuss and debate critical current issues in the world
today, such as Darfur, genocide, dictators, etc.
c.
School Beautification Team
Advisor: Mrs. Rebecca Hutchinson
Purpose: To beautify Williamsport Area High School through painting/decorating
bulletin boards and participating in any other activity to bring beauty to the
campus.
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.
Kellie J. Bower-Vogt, full-time Title I Reading Specialist at Jackson
Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective January 18, 2008.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Kellie J.
Bower-Vogt from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its
sincere appreciation for her 16½ years of dedicated service to our school
system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
B.
Debra A. Nardi, full-time Language Arts/Reading (6th
Grade) teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for the purpose of
retirement, effective March 3, 2008.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Debra A. Nardi
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 34 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
teacher. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be
many and richly rewarding.
C.
Lenora G. Georges, full-time Tax Examiner in the Tax Office at the District
Service Center, for personal reasons, effective October 31, 2007.
D.
Stephanie L. Wahl, Assistant Cheerleading Coach at the high school, for other
employment, effective October 11, 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.
Jennifer R. Gray, 718 Poplar St., Williamsport, as part-time (up to 185 days,
prorated; up to 5 hours per day) instructional support aide at Cochran
Elementary
School, effective October 29, 2007, with a base wage rate of $11.31 per hour,
FICA, Worker’s Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick leave (per
the
Agreement between the Board and the Williamsport Area Education Support
Professionals) are the only fringe benefits (replacing Alicia Swanger,
resigned).
B.
The following winter 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
Boys Basketball
Head Coach:
Allen V. Taylor (5) $7,828
Varsity Assistant:
Ryan C. Moon (0) $3,053
Varsity Assistant:
DeMarr S. Wright (5) $3,914
Ninth Grade Coach:
Ronnie E. Diemer (5) $3,131
Ninth Grade Coach:
John S. Powell (5) $3,131
Volunteer:
Christopher P. Yoder ---
Volunteer:
Pat Ruane ---
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B.
The following winter sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2007-2008
cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Girls Basketball
Head Coach:
Derek J. Slaughter (4) $7,359
Assistant Coach:
Keith W. Davis (4) $3,680
Assistant Coach: VACANT
---
Ninth Grade Coach:
VACANT ---
Wrestling
Head Coach:
Jason F. Adams (5) $7,828
Assistant Coach:
Stephen M. Radocaj (5) $3,914
Assistant Coach:
Joseph R. Eaton (5) $3,914
MS Lead Coach:
Thomas D. Croce (5) $2,740
MS Assistant Coach: David S. Poretta (4)
$2,208
MS Assistant Coach: VACANT ---
MS Assistant Coach: VACANT ---
Volunteer:
Josh Bower, Elementary Coordinator ---
Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Head Coach:
William D. Keiser (5) $2,740
Assistant Coach:
Andrew L. Paulhamus (5) $1,370
Assistant Coach:
Sue Smith (5) $1,370
Diving-Assistant Varsity:
Jessica C. Waldman (5) $1,370
Volunteer:
Ryan McLin ---
Curtin Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
James E. Wilkerson (5) $2,740
Assistant Coach:
Justin D. Ross (5) $2,348
Roosevelt Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
Richard A. Twine (5) $2,740
Assistant Coach:
Anthony S. Heath (5) $2,348
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Boys Basketball
Lead Assistant Coach:
John M. Dick (5) $2,740
Assistant Coach:
Greg R. Bruce (5) $2,348
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following spring sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2007-2008
cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Baseball
Head Coach:
David A. Cipriani (5) $3,914
Varsity Assistants:
David T. Howe (5) $1,957
VACANT ---
VACANT [**Booster Funded Position]
Baseball Volunteers:
David R. Heller ---
Softball
Head Coach:
Lucas J. Wesneski (5) $3,914
Varsity Assistants:
Curt Fink (5) * $1,957
Jacquelyn A. Chestnut (1) $1,683
Boys Tennis
Head Coach:
Leroy L. Baer (5) $2,348
Boys Track & Field
Head Coach:
Samuel E. Belle (5) $4,697
Robert S. Kraynak (5) $2,349
William O. Olsen (5) $2,349
Girls Track & Field
Head Coach:
VACANT ---
D.
The following persons as teachers for the Educational Assistance
Program/Tutoring
Program effective for the 2007-2008 school year (beginning October 2, 2007).
Teachers will be paid at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits,
up to
three (3) days per week, one (1) hour per day plus 15 minutes preparation
time per
hour of instruction (maximum of 3.75 hours per week; total length of program is
60
days). Also please appoint all full-time and part-time professional staff in
the District to service as substitutes for the Education Assistance
Program/Tutoring
Program as needed, for the actual number of hours worked. All funds budgeted
under EAP (Educational Assistance Program):
Substitute(s) for Cochran:
Sondra L. Fisher
1031 Hepburn St., Williamsport
Substitute(s) for Jackson:
Connie L. Boland
307 West Highland St., Avis
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E.
The following teachers to provide homework support to students for the Title I
Extended Day Homework Club at Roosevelt Middle School. The program will
operate for up to one (1) hour per day, three (3) days per week, from September
25, 2007, through spring 2008. The teachers will be paid at the rate of
$27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. Funds are budgeted under Roosevelt
Title I School Improvement Fund:
Tamra L. Springman
P.O. Box 566, Avis
Substitutes for Homework Club:
Judith J. Bower
75 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Phillip L. Gingery
392 Brentwood Dr., Cogan Station
Matthew D. Hartman
781 River Mill Rd., Jersey Shore
F.
Cristen M. Lawton, Lycoming College, Campus Box 568, Williamsport, as a paid
intern in the Tax Office, effective October 17, 2007, for the duration of 480
hours, at the rate of $7.15 per hour (no benefits).
G.
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:
James H. Burget 208 Florence Drive, Cogan Station
H.
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:
Mindy L. Camp
1107 Charles St., Unit 1, Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Nicole L. Kulka, 3675 Linn St., Williamsport, from a general food service
worker at Jackson Elementary School to a part-time instructional support aide
(up to 185 days, up to 5 hours per day) at Jackson Elementary School, with a
base wage rate of $11.31 per hour, effective October 9, 2007 (replacing Mary Jo
Walker, transferred).
B.
Teresa D. Snook, 612 Ames Place, Williamsport, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Stevens Elementary
School, with a base wage rate of $10.56 per hour, effective October 17, 2007
(replacing Karen Morrison, resigned).
8.5 OTHER
A.
Consider approving Dana A. Strunk, 117 Grandview Avenue Ext., Cogan Station, to
provide up to 30 hours of administrative support to process PVAAS student
projection reports for Parent Teacher Conferences at her current contract rate
effective
October 17, 2007.
8.6
ATTAINMENT OF TENURE STATUS
Consider acknowledging the attainment of tenure status of the following
teachers, who have successfully completed a three-year probationary period as
temporary professional employees with a satisfactory sixth rating, and
extending professional employee contracts to them:
Earned June 2007:
Adam J. Allison Elizabeth A. Barnhart
Thomas P. Bartholomew Andrew H. Bennett
Michelle L. Bennett Erin F. Brouse
Stacey L. Cherrington Seth H. Decker
Julia A. Edler John M. Gossner
Natalie Best Grimes Christine S. Hanna
David R. Heller Patrice M. Laurence
Vicki J. Loehr Traci A. Marriott
Heather A. Mitch George H. Plowman
Ann L. Potter Jill P. Robbins
Stuart L. Roe Kurt P. Schmitt
Jessica C. Waldman Laura C. Weir
Joy L. White
8.7
ADJUSTMENTS TO SALARY
A.
Consider approving salary adjustments to the master’s level, effective for
the 2007-2008 term, as stipulated in the Agreement between the Board of School
Directors and the Williamsport Education Association, for those having earned
either a Master’s Degree or an Equivalency Certificate prior to the
beginning of the 2007-2008 school term:
Justin C. Beatty
Master’s Degree
Lori A. Beiter
Master’s Degree
Paula E. Bower
Master’s Degree
Michelle L. Boyles
Master’s Degree
Christina M. Butler
Master’s Degree
Kathleen E. Clark
Master’s Degree
Jacquelyn L. Eberhart
Master’s Degree
Matthew J. Foote
Master’s Degree
Susan K. Garczynski
Equivalency Certificate
Michael B. Lundy, Jr.
Master’s Degree
Kristiann K. McQuown
Master’s Degree
Suzanna M. Miller
Master’s Degree
8.7
ADJUSTMENTS TO SALARY CONT’D:
A.
Consider approving salary adjustments to the master’s level, effective for
the
2007-2008 cont’d:
Heather A. Mitch
Master’s Degree
Amy C. Neylon
Master’s Degree
Dana M. Null
Master’s Degree
Stacey L. Saxon
Master’s Degree
Heather M. Vogt
Master’s Degree
B.
Consider approving salary adjustments for the following staff members for
credits earned beyond the Master’s Degree or Equivalency Certificate,
prior to the beginning of the 2007-2008 school term:
TOTAL
NEW CREDITS CURRENT NEW
CREDITS TO DATE SALARY
SALARY
Catherine C. Buck
9 9 $67,800
$68,100
Elizabeth A. Dincher 9 9
$49,800 $50,100
Rhonda L. Getgen 9
18 $56,800 $57,100
Susan E. McGehean
9 9 $56,700
$57,000
Lisa R. Meyer 9 9
$67,600 $67,900
Lisa E. Yingling
9 9 $59,000 $59,300
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.
Fifty (50) performing music students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied
by three teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to the Community Arts Center
during December 2007 to attend a Williamsport Symphony concert.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the
Williamsport Symphony.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
B.
Fifty (50) fourth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied
by their teachers, an aide, and several parent volunteers, to travel to
Wegman’s during November 2007 to take a nutritional tour.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
C.
Retroactive Approval: Approximately 150-200 Roosevelt Middle School students,
accompanied by adult chaperones, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School
during October 2007 to attend the Roosevelt-Curtin football game.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
D.
Thirty-nine (39) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Key Club,
accompanied by their advisor and parent chaperones, to travel to New York City
during December 2007. The students will attend a Broadway play and take a
tour.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. A substitute will be
required.
E.
Retroactive Approval: Approximately 80 Curtin Middle School students,
accompanied by their principals and other adult chaperones, to travel to the
Williamsport Area High School during October 2007 to attend the
Curtin-Roosevelt football game.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Curtin PTO.
F.
Retroactive Approval: Approximately 120 members of the Williamsport Area High
School Marching Band, accompanied by their director and other adult chaperones,
to travel to South Williamsport during October 2007 to participate in the
Mummer’s Parade.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the WAHS Band
Association.
G.
Nine (9) dual enrolled Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology on dates to
be determined to take unit exams. The students will be accompanied by their
teacher.
District transportation is requested.
H.
All second grade students from the six elementary schools, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to the Community Arts Center during November 2007 to view
a performance.
District transportation is requested.
10.2.
Consider authorizing a School Activities Night for students at Lycoming Valley
Middle School on dates during October 2007 and April 2008. The activity will
be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the school. Costs for the activity are not to
exceed $300 and will be funded from the Student Activity Account. The event
will be supervised by staff members and parent volunteers.
10.3*
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action (CAPPA) to use the
gymnasium, library, cafeterium, LGI, and computer room at Cochran Elementary
School beginning October 20, 2007 from June 14, 2008 (total of 31 weeks) from
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for Showcase Rehearsal and Academic Enrichment.
CAPPA is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $3,410.00. Labor
fees to be paid out of Sheridan Grant. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B.
Retroactive approval for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lycoming County to use a
conference room at the District Service Center on Wednesday, October 10, 2007
from
7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. to hold a board meeting. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is
requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of
Insurance on file.
C.
American Cancer Society to use the football stadium (carts and sound system) at
the
Williamsport Area High School, on Friday, June 13, 2008, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
through Saturday, June 14, 2008, until 4:00 p.m. to hold the Williamsport Relay
for
Life event. American Cancer Society is requesting relief of the occupancy fee
estimated at $700.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
D.
Sheridan Striders to use the multi-purpose room at Sheridan Elementary School
on Saturday, November 17, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to hold a
fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Sheridan Striders are requesting
relief of
the occupancy fee estimated at $40.00. Certificate of Insurance to be
received.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider authorizing Off Campus Project Agreements with the Pennsylvania
College of
Technology for internal masonry construction services at the District’s
warehouse facility
and concrete pier repair work at the Williamsport Area High School.
12. TAX ITEMS - None
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
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
