The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District of which all members were duly notified and of which due public notice was given as required by Act 84 of 1986, was held on Tuesday evening, July 10, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Board Secretary, Charles E. Peterson, Jr., called the meeting to order with the following members
PRESENT: Lori A. Baer, Karen V. Harris, David A. Huffman, Pamela J. Markle,
Jay B. Shultz
ABSENT: David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman
Mr. Peterson requested nominations for a Temporary President. Ms. Harris nominated Mrs. Markle.
Motion made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to close nominations.
Motion passed.
Mrs. Markle assumed the chair.
OPENING EXERCISES –
were provided by Mr. Jay B. Shultz
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – None
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Ms. Harris to approve the balance of the agenda including the addendum.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
4.1 BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – None
FINANCE REPORT
5.1* Approve 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.
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
5.2* Authorize 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
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
7.1 Approve 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 Approve 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 Approve 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 Approve 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.
PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept 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.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
B. Tina L. Jedrziewski, part-time instructional support aide at Round Hills Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective July 3, 2007.
C. Patricia M. Schick, full-time Family and Consumer Science teacher at the high school, for other employment, effective July 6, 2007.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - None
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect 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, effective June 29, 2007 up to 8 hours per day, with a base wage rate of $10.94 per hour, prior to June 30 and $11.31 per hour, effective July 1, 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
Constance A. Malencore 202 Shaw Rd., Williamsport
C. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Andrew J. Leigey, 487 Old Glade Run Rd., Muncy, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August 23, 2007), to teach Auto Mechanics at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,000, provided Mr. Leigey obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by August 22, 2007 (replacing Daniel Keyte, resigned). Mr. Leigey will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2007-2008 school term.
D. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Amanda L. Palmer, R.R. 1, Box 5388, Canton, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August 23, 2007), to teach Family and Consumer Science Education at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,000, provided Ms. Palmer obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by August 22, 2007 (replacing Jean Roan, retired). Ms. Palmer 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. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Elizabeth A. Sauers, 681 Third Ave., Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2007-2008 school term (scheduled date is August 23, 2007), to teach Family and Consumer Science Education at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,000, provided Ms. Sauers obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by
August 22, 2007 (replacing Patricia Schick, resigned). Ms. Sauers will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2007-2008 school term.
F. 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
Head Coach: Thomas J. Gravish (5) $7,828
Varsity Assistants: Stephen M. Radocaj (5) $3,914
Corey B. Burkholder (5) $3,914
Justin D. Ross (2) $3,365
Junior Varsity Assistants: VACANT ---
Stephen Saratowski (5) $3,523 Robert T. Lundy (5) $3,523
Ninth Grade Coaches: VACANT --- Patrick G. Vollman (3) $2,944
Volunteer: Robert Lewis ---
Boys Soccer
Head Coach: Christian A. Lovecchio (5) $3,914
Assistant Coach: Andrew K. Zimmerman (5) $1,957
Ed Dadzie (5) * $1,957
Girls Soccer
Head Coach: Marc Lovecchio (5) $3,914
Assistant Coach: VACANT ---
Aron D. Haefner (5) $1,957
**NOTE: Marilouise Mazzante will be working with the soccer teams, training them in speed, strength and conditioning during the pre-season.
She will be compensated by the Soccer Booster Club.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F. The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2007-2008 cont’d:
Williamsport Area High School
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Head Coach: Philip D. Meanor (5) $3,131
Assistant Coach: Sarah B. MacIntyre (4) $1,472
Golf
Head Coach: Joseph R. Eaton (5) $2,348
Girls Tennis
Head Coach: John F. Dorner (5) $2,348
Assistant: Michael B. Byerly (4) $1,104
Volunteers: Leroy Baer ---
Zokaa Rajjoub ---
Cheerleading
Co-Coach: Breck L. Temple (2) $1,010
Co-Coach: Lindsay E. Ramin (2) $1,010
Assistant Coach: Stephanie L. Wahl (5) $1,174
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant: Seth H. Decker (3) $2,576
Assistant: Adam J. Allison (3) $2,208
Volunteer: Kevin D. Choate ---
Softball
Lead Assistant: Miranda L. Dimoff (5) $1,370
Assistant: Aprie L. Bower (5) $1,174
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant: John M. Gossner (5) $2,740
Assistant: Andrew H. Bennett (5) $2,348
Seth Shirey (1) * $2,019
Softball
Lead Assistant: Jeffrey S. Wagner (5) $1,370 Assistant: Kenneth E. George (3) $1,104
Volunteers: Valerie Gair ---
Quint Bower ---
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F. The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2007-2008 cont’d:
Roosevelt Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant: Randall G. Laird (5) $2,740
Assistant: Larry L. Smith (5) $2,348
Assistant: Matthew D. Hartman (4) $2,208
Softball
Lead Assistant: Steve L. Reed (5) $1,370 Assistant: Jessica C. Waldman (4) $1,104
G. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2007-2008 school year at the salary rate of $27.03 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked. Appoint all full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to service as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked:
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
Adult Basic Education Program
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
General Education Development - Lycoming County Prison Program
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Elizabeth J. Seagraves Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
General Education Development Program
Jessica Jo Long Teacher
John M. Dick Teacher
Stephen C. Pfirman Teacher
Jeanne Yaggi Teacher
Susan E. Murphy Teacher
Joanne M. Thomas Substitute Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
Family Literacy Program
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. The following people to work in the various adult education programs cont’ d:
Unrestricted General Fund
Patricia M. Nicholson Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Susan E. Murphy Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Extra-Curricular Employment Agreement
Under the provisions of Pennsylvania Act 2002-234, please approve the
extra-curricular employment agreement for the following individuals to work in
the Adult Education Program for the 2007-2008 program year at a salary rate of
$27.03 per hour:
James H. Burget
Teacher - GED Program
George E. Cook Teacher - GED Program
Janet M. Linderman
Teacher - GED Program & Independent Study
Co-Supervisor
Carol L. McMurray
Teacher - PA Adult Literacy Program
Alfred L. Poff
Substitute Teacher - GED Program
Anthony J. Delisi
Supervisor/Coordinator for all of the programs listed above under Restricted
General Fund and as the Coordinator of Adult Education under Unrestricted
General Fund
H.
The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2007-2008 school year
at the rates 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 (all stipends at contracted rates) (pending
completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
WAHS Position
Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director
Todd L. Kendall $7,828
Marching Band Assistant
William Ciabatarri * $3,914
Director I
Marching Band Assistant
Ryan R. Pritchard $2,740
Director II
Color Guard Coordinator
Mary Jo Mitchell $3,914
Color Guard Assistant
Theresa T. Kendall $1,252
Top Hat Marching Band Director Laura C. Weir
$2,208
Percussion Assistant Joe Mitchell *
$1,409
Color Guard Silks Randy Metz *
$1,252
Strolling Strings Jeffrey M. Tedford
$3,131
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I.
Ami L. McChesney, 1222 Fox Meadow Circle, Bellefonte, as an Elementary
Summer School Substitute Teacher as needed, 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.
8.4*
POSITION CHANGES
Approve 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
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
9.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Approve 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.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
10.1
Approve the following request for facility use:
A.
BLaST IU #17 to use a classroom at Sheridan Elementary School, July 9 - 19 and
again August 6 - 9, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., to hold an Early
Intervention Center Based Summer Program. BLaST is requesting relief from the
occupancy fee
estimated at $225.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B.
BLaST IU #17 to use a classroom at Stevens Elementary Schools, July 9 - 19 and
again August 6 - 9, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., to hold an Early
Intervention
Center Based Summer Program. BLaST is requesting relief from the occupancy
fee estimated at $225.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1
Authorize 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.
11.2
Approve a proposal with Scott Younkin Auctioneer, PO Box 69, Linden, PA to
provide an
auction at the Woodward School Campus on August 4, 2007, to dispose of the
District’s
unused and unneeded equipment, at a cost of 10% commission plus labor and
advertisements.
TAX ITEMS
12.1
Approve the following tax summaries.
13.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelley reported the following:
their name as a voting delegate.
to attend interviews that we are conducting on July 15 and July 24th
. Please let her know
if anyone else is available. Mrs. Markle indicated that she might be available
on July 24th
.
recommendation at the next meeting.
13.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelley reported the following cont’d:
14.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Baer reported that representatives of the Girls Softball Team and Dr.
Kelley sold peanuts
at a recent Cross Cutters game. They had a good time and raised a lot of money
for charity.
Mr. Huffman referred to a recent article about how we are losing the battle
against fat. He
will share the article with the board. Throwing money at the problem
doesn’t always work. 15.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
Upon motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Harris, and carried the
meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary