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, August 7, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Vice President, James E. Temple, called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Lori A. Baer, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams
ABSENT: David A. Huffman, David B. Stone, Jr., Thomas A. Zimmerman
OPENING EXERCISES – were provided by Mr. James E. Temple
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-President Temple called an Executive Session to discuss the terms and conditions of employment for one or more District employees and to receive legal advice from an attorney beginning at 6:02 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 6:17 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Ms. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the minutes of regular meetings
March 6, 2007, March 20, 2007, April 3, 2007, April 17, 2007, May 1, 2007, May 15, 2007,
June 5, 2007, June 28, 2007, July 10, 2007 and the special meeting of May 29, 2007, that reading of the minutes be omitted and the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Student Representatives’ Report – None
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – None
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Markle to approve the balance of the agenda including the addendum and excluding item 8.2 which was handled separately. Debbra Savage announced that item 8.3F be corrected to be a masters degree at a salary of $43,100 and that item
8.3G was withdrawn by the candidate.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve 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* 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
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 Authorize 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
5.4 Authorize the use of Fidelity Investments, Tax Exempt Money Market Fund as a district depository for investment of construction funds.
BOARD POLICY
CURRICULUM REPORT
7.1 Approve 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.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.2 Approve 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 Pay 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 Approve 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 Approve 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 Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/07 through 6/30/08:
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.6 Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/07 through 6/30/08 cont’d:
7.7 Approve 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 Approve 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 Approve 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.
7.10 Approve Stephanie Pardoe, for up to 30 days at her per diem rate for work completed during the summer for her position as full-time Extended Day Program Coordinator (funded through Sheridan Project Grants).
7.11 A proposal to close the Williamsport Alternative School and house the Williamsport Area School District’s alternative education program within the Williamsport Area High School facility.
PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept 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.
K. Lisa M. Godin, Girls Track Head Coach at the high school, for personal reasons, effective August 26, 2007.
L. Brian K. Stugart, Girls Basketball Head Coach at the high school, for other employment, effective July 27, 2007.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE -
Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the following leave(s) of absence:
The motion failed 0-6.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect 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.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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.
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, $43,100 (replacing Christine Hanna, transferred to replace Susan Ruhl, retired). Ms. Moore has previously participated in Induction Program activities.
G. WITHDRAWN BY CANDIDATE 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.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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.
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.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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.
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
Carol B. Metzger 45 Kiess Hill Rd., Linden
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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
W. Cheryl A. Ferris, R.R. 5, Box 5004, Towanda, as Secondary Special Education Coordinator (205 day schedule) effective August 17, 2007, at a salary rate of $75,427 and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Meet and Discuss Compensation Plan, pending receipt of all appropriate paperwork (replacing Rox-Ann Reifer).
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve 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).
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).
D. Sarah B. MacIntyre, 1620 Sycamore Rd., Apt. 7, Montoursville, part-time Title I Reading Specialist at Jackson Elementary School, increasing part-time hours from 3½ hours per day to 5½ hours per day due to reading specialist needs required at St. John Neumann Regional Academy, effective August 23, 2007, at a salary rate of Step 2, master’s $43,100, prorated.
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Approve 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.
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES CONT’D:
B. Approve 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. Approve 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. Approve 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.
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 Authorize the District to provide a tour of the District to new teachers as part of the induction program. District transportation is requested and will be billed to the Assistant Superintendent’s Budget.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1 Approve 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.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.2
Approve 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
Approve 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
Approve 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.
11.5
Authorize 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
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.5
Authorize the purchase of Career & Technology Education Supplies cont’
d:
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
11.6
Approve 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.
TAX ITEMS
12.1
Approve the following tax summaries:
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelley introduced Cheryl Ferris to the Board and requested that everyone
welcome her to the team after the meeting. Dr. Kelley announced that we are
preparing for an Administrative Staff meeting, new teacher induction and the
district-wide inservice and that we are preparing fast and furious for the
first day of school.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
Upon motion made by Ms. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Markle and carried the meeting
adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary