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, September 4, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Lori A. Baer, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle, Jay B. Shultz,
David B. Stone, Jr., James E. Temple, Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: David A. Huffman.
OPENING EXERCISES – were provided by Ms. Pamela J. Markle.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting - August 21, 2007 (Approved with the omnibus motion)
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Michele Mapstone, art teacher at Lycoming Valley Middle School, for being named Middle School Art Teacher of the Year by the Pennsylvania Art Educators Association.
B. President Stone recognized Mr. John Grado from the City of Williamsport to review the City’s request to renew the LERTA Ordinance for another three year term. Following questions and answers the Board approved item 5.3.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Williams reported that the Secondary Alternative Education Committee met this afternoon. This year the program is starting 20 minutes after WAHS dismisses. We have five staff working in the program.
Construction Projects - None
Motion made by Ms. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the balance of the agenda including the minutes and addendum.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2007:
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports cont’d:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of April 2007:
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports cont’d:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2007:
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports cont’d:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of June 2007:
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports cont’d:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of July 2007:
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted $3,408,419.63
General Fund – Restricted 464,970.68
Athletics and Extra Curricular 11,822.42
Food Service Fund 7,869.35
Data Processing Fund 33,109.08
Maintenance Fund 46,524.39
Earned Income Tax 57,083.56
Student Activities .00
TOTAL $4,029,799.11
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
09/04/07 $557,232.09 09/04/07A 226,987.47
09/04/07B 77,972.97 09/04/07C 1,167.40
09/04/07D 687,280.52 09/04/07E 81,188.37
09/04/07F 2,582,770.90 09/04/07G 8,238.50
09/04/07H 1,727.11 09/04/07I 185.50
09/04/07J 399.93 09/04/07K 8,008.22
5.3 Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Ms. Markle, to approve the attached Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) ordinance to offer a three year abatement of 100%, 75% and 50% respectively, effective January 1, 2008. All other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.
WILLIAMSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
LERTA RESOLUTION - 2007
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TAX ASSISTANCE; DEFINITIONS; EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXATION, NOTICES TO TAXPAYERS; PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING EXEMPTION; TERMINATION; RULES AND REGULATIONS; SEVERABILITY EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WILLIAMSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
As used in this resolution, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning set forth below:
(a) “Deteriorated property (commercial)” means any industrial, commercial or other business related property owned by an individual, association or corporation, and located in an area defined as an Enterprise Zone, as provided by resolution of the City Council of the City of Williamsport, or any such property which has been the subject of an order by a government agency requiring the unit to be vacated, condemned or demolished by reason of noncompliance with laws, ordinances or regulations.
(1) Deteriorated property (commercial) does not include the residential uses listed in Section 1333.05(a)(1) through (a)(4) and (a)(6) (Table of Use Regulations) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Williamsport.
(2) Deteriorated property (commercial) does not include the residential use portion of a building used for both residential and non-residential purposes.
(3) Any property excluded in whole or in part from eligibility pursuant to subsections (a)(1) or (a)(2) is eligible for an exemption if the applicant’ ;s building plans are required to be approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and such approval is obtained and the applicant is subject to either the business privilege tax or the mercantile license tax for the property.
(b) “Improvement” means repair, construction or reconstruction including alterations and additions having the effect of rehabilitating a deteriorated property so that it becomes habitable or attains higher standards of safety, health, economic use or amenity or is brought into compliance with laws, ordinances or regulations governing such standards. Ordinary upkeep and maintenance shall not be deemed an improvement.
(c) “Local taxing authority” means the City of Williamsport, the Williamsport Area School District, the County of Lycoming or any other governmental entity having the authority to levy real property taxes within the City of Williamsport.
SECTION 2 - EXEMPT AMOUNT
(a) The amount to be exempted shall be limited to that portion of the additional assessment attributable to the actual cost of improvements to a property defined as a “deteriorated property” under Section 1, and for which an exemption has been requested.
(b) The exemption shall be limited to that improvement for which an exemption has been requested in the manner set forth below and for which a separate assessment has been requested and made by the Lycoming County Board of Assessment Appeals. No tax exemption shall be granted if the property as completed does not comply with the minimum standards of the Housing and Building Codes of the City of Williamsport.
(c) In any case after the effective date of this section, where deteriorated property (commercial) is damaged, destroyed or demolished by any cause or for any reason, and the assessed valuation of the property affected has been reduced as a result of such damage, destruction or demolition, the exemption from real property taxation authorized by this ordinance shall be limited to that portion of new assessment attributable to the actual cost of improvements that is in excess of the original assessment that existed prior to damage, destruction or demolition of the property.
SECTION 3 - EXEMPTION SCHEDULE
(a) The Schedule of real estate taxes to be exempted shall be in accordance with the below portion of improvements to be exempted each year:
Length Portion (%)
First Year 100
Second Year 75
Third Year 50
(b) The exemption for taxes granted under this ordinance shall be upon the property and shall not terminate upon the sale or exchange of the property.
SECTION 4 - RETAINED EXEMPTION
The passage of this article shall not serve to effect in any way the ten year, five year or three year exemption schedule as such schedule applies to those properties approved for inclusion under the Property Tax Abatement Industrial and Commercial ordinances enacted prior to January 1, 2005. With respect to properties included in this program prior to January 1, 2005, the appropriate ten year, five year or three year schedule shall apply.
(a) Ten Year Schedule (Adopted 1980)
Length (Year) Portion (%)
First 100
Second 90
Third 80
Fourth 70
Fifth 60
Sixth 50
Seventh 40
Eighth 30
Ninth 20
Tenth 10
After the tenth year the exemption shall terminate.
(b) Five Year Schedule (Adopted 1984)
Length (Year) Portion (%)
First 100
Second 100
Third 100
Fourth 50
Fifth 50
After the fifth year the exemption shall terminate.
(c) Three Year Schedule (Adopted 1987 and 1990)
Length (Year) Portion (%)
First 100
Second 100
Third 100
After the third year the exemption shall terminate.
(d) Three Year Schedule (Adopted 1994)
Length (Year) Portion (%)
First 100
Second 75
Third 50
After the third year the exemption shall terminate.
(e) Three Year Schedule (Adopted 1998)
Length (Year) Portion (%)
First 100
Second 50
Third 50
After the third year the exemption shall terminate.
(f) Five Year Schedule (Adopted 1999)
Length (Year) Portion (%)
First 100
Second 100
Third 100
Fourth 100
Fifth 100
After the fifth year the exemption shall terminate.
(g) Three Year Schedule (Adopted 2001 and 2005)
Length (Year) Portion (%)
First 100
Second 75
Third 50
After the third year the exemption shall terminate.
SECTION 5 - NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
(a) There shall be placed on the form application for building, zoning and alteration permits or by separate document the following:
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Under the provisions of City Ordinance No. ___ you may be entitled to a property tax exemption on your contemplated alteration or new construction. An application for exemption may be secured from the Bureau of Code Enforcement and must be filed with the City at the time a building or alteration permit is secured. You may also apply for pre-approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(b) (1) At the time such permit is secured for which an exemption is requested, the taxpayer shall apply to the City of Williamsport’s Bureau of Code Enforcement or any successor agency thereto for the exemption provided for in this article. The taxpayer shall be permitted to apply for the exemption provided in this article up to a period of thirty days from the date the building alteration permit is secured.
(2) The taxpayer shall also have the right to apply for an exemption prior to the issuance of a building permit. Any such pre-approval shall be limited to the building permit issued pursuant to said application provided this ordinance has not been amended, repealed or terminated during the period between pre-approval and issuance of the building permit.
(c) Request for the exemption shall be in writing certified in full as prescribed by the City setting forth the following information:
(1) The date the alteration permit was issued for such improvements.
(2) The location of the property to be improved.
(3) The nature of the property to be improved.
(4) The type or improvements.
(5) The summary of the plan of the improvement.
(6) The cost of the improvement.
(7) Whether property has been condemned by any governmental body for noncompliance to laws or ordinance.
(8) That the property has been inspected and verified by the City’s Bureau of Code Enforcement.
(9) Any or all such additional information the City may require.
(d) A copy of the request for exemption shall be forwarded to the Director of Finance, City Treasurer, Secretary/Business Manager of the Williamsport Area School District and Lycoming County Commissioners, who shall have ten days to review the request for exemption and to provide objections in writing to the request to the Directors of Economic and Community Development.
(e) The Director of Economic and Community Development, after ten days and within thirty days of receipt of the request for exemption, shall make a determination in writing of whether the taxpayer is eligible in whole or in part for an exemption.
(f) Any party, the taxpayer or any entity to whom notice of the request for exemption was sent, may appeal the determination of eligibility to the LERTA Appeal Board.
SECTION 6 - PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING EXEMPTION
(a) In addition to the entities notified in Section 5(a) and (d), a copy of the request for exemption shall be forwarded to the Lycoming County Board of Assessment by the City.
(b) Within thirty days of completion of the improvement, the taxpayer shall notify the City and the Lycoming County Board of Assessment in order that the Board may assess the improvements separately for the purpose of calculating the amount of assessment eligible for tax exemption in accordance with the limits established in this article.
(c) The Board shall notify the City, County, Williamsport Area School District and the taxpayer of the reassessment and amounts of the assessment eligible for exemption. The Treasurer is authorized to make refunds, if applicable, thirty days after the Board has notified the Treasurer of its separate assessment upon which an exemption is granted and no appeals have been timely filed.
(d) Any party, taxpayer or any entity to whom notice of the request for exemption was sent may appeal the reassessment amount eligible for the exemption to the LERTA Appeal Board.
SECTION 7 - TERMINATION
Unless otherwise repealed by the Board of School Directors, this resolution shall terminate on December 31, 2010. No later than October 1, 2008 and annually thereafter the Mayor shall submit a written report to Council which shall inform the City Council as to how this ordinance has been administered, the effects of this ordinance on the community and include any suggestions or recommendations for this ordinance’s reenactment, modification or repeal. Nothing contained herein shall act to prohibit the Board from enacting a similar ordinance after December 31, 2010. Any property tax exemptions granted under the provisions of this ordinance shall be permitted to continue according to the exemption schedule found in Section 3 even if this ordinance expires or is repealed.
SECTION 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development is hereby authorized and empowered to prepare, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations made pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance, unless modified, revoked or repealed by the Board. A copy of said Rules and Regulations shall be filed with City Council, the School District and County Commissioners as least 20 days prior to their becoming effective.
SECTION 9 - SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any of its sections, clauses or sentences shall be held illegal, invalid or unconstitutional, such provisions shall not affect or impair any of the remaining sections clauses or sentences. It is hereby declared to be the intent of Council that this ordinance would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional section, clause or sentence had not been included herein.
This Resolution is contingent upon the City of Williamsport and the County of Lycoming passing similar ordinances.
SECTION 10 - APPEAL PROCEDURE
(a) Any party may appeal the determination issued pursuant to Section 5 or Section 6 within the thirty days of the date of such determination to the LERTA Appeal Board.
(b) The Board shall consist of the three members of the Tax Review Committee which is comprised of one member of Council, one member of the Board of School Directors of Williamsport Area School District and one member of the Board of Commissioners of Lycoming County.
(c) All appeals to the Board shall be filed with the Director of Economic and Community Development.
(d) The Director shall notify the members of the Board; the City Treasurer, Director of Finance, Secretary/Business Manager of the Williamsport Area School District, Lycoming County Commissioners and the taxpayer (if it is not the appealing party) of the pending appeal.
(e) The Director of Economic and Community Development shall notify all parties of the date, time and place of the appeal hearing.
SECTION 11 - EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2008 and remain in effect thereafter, unless repealed, until December 31, 2010.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
BOARD POLICY
6.1 Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #618, “Student Activity Funds.”
CURRICULUM REPORT
7.1 Approve musician and educator Caryn Lin to provide two assemblies at Jackson Elementary on 2/29/08. Total costs for this program will be $1150 and will be paid for by the Jackson PTO.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.2 Approve Bill Ochester (Benjamin Franklin impersonator) to provide assemblies to the Jackson students on 11/16/07. The cost for the assemblies and expenses will be ($850) and will be paid for by the Jackson PTO.
7.3 Approve Shaver’s Creek nature center to provide assemblies at Jackson Elementary on 1/25/08. Total costs for this program will be $750 and will be paid for the Jackson PTO.
7.4 Approve Susan Wojciechowski, children’s author, to provide a family workshop at Jackson Elementary School on the evening of 4/24/08 and student workshops at Jackson on 4/25/08. Approximate costs for these programs will be $1,900 and will be split between the Jackson PTO ($900) and Title I Parent/Community Services ($1,000).
7.5 Approve Liberty Balloon Company to provide assemblies and a hot air balloon demonstration at Jackson Elementary on 5/23/08. Total cost for the assemblies will be $1350 and will be paid for by the Jackson PTO.
7.6 Hire Emily Pearson from the Carbone Clinic, 614 Corporate Way, Valley Cottage New York, 10989 for $1800 for one day (Friday, September 14) plus travel expenses to deliver training to a paraprofessional working with a student with autism at Cochran Elementary. The training will include specific data collection techniques as well as instructional interventions for students with autism/communication disorders. This item was previously approved June 28, 2007 for another staff member who since has changed positions.
7.7 Approve an Academy Team Development day at the Williamsport Area High School Friday, August 31, 2007 provided through the Bloomsburg University Quest program. The cost will be $3,200 funded by Project 720.
7.8 Authorize payment of $689.00 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. [Revision to item originally approved on 08/21/07].
Jessica Becker
S. Jean Cohick Peggy Crawley
PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS - Accept the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Vaughn L. Reish, full-time Head Custodian Class IV at Round Hills Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective October 22, 2007.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
A. Vaughn L. Reish, full-time Head Custodian Class IV cont’d:
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Vaughn L. Reish from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his over 35½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a custodian and maintenance worker. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Lydia M. Comerford, full-time Guidance Counselor at the high school, for personal reasons, effective October 7, 2007.
C. Cheryl A. Ferris, Secondary Special Education Coordinator (205 day), for other employment, effective October 23, 2007.
D. Michael B. Byerly, Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis Coach at the high school, verbal resignation for personal reasons, effective August 31, 2007.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leave(s) of absence:
A. Susan M. Wood, full-time sign language interpreter at Round Hills Elementary School, for an unpaid leave, effective September 21, 2007, through December 19, 2007, possibly to return sooner.
B. Cynthia I. Hughes, full-time school bus aide for the District, for an unpaid leave, effective September 17, 2007, through December 7, 2007.
C. Shanna M. Breen, general food service worker at Sheridan Elementary School, for an unpaid leave, effective August 27, 2007, through September 24, 2007.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Dana A. Strunk, 117 Grandview Avenue Ext., Cogan Station, as part-time Administrative Support I (205 day, 5 hours per day) for the Music/Gifted and Data Analysis Departments at the DSC, with a base wage rate of $11.21 per hour, effective August 27, 2007 (new position approved by the Board).
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. Authorize the payment of Project 720 stipends to the following staff members at the high school in the stated positions for the 2007-2008 school year:
Ms. Phyllis Sieber, Coordinator of Project 720 Future Educators of America Coordinator and counseling liaison to dual enrollment students, stipend of $3,500
Mr. Dennis Waddell, Coordinator of Project 720 Professional Employment Outreach, stipend of $3,500
C. Deborah E. Briel, 582 Bruce Rd., Cogan Station, library aide at Sheridan Elementary School, to serve as the Parent Program Coordinator at Sheridan Elementary School for the 2007-2008 school term, at a total annual stipend of $750, funded through Title I (availability of position and funds to be reviewed annually).
D. 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:
Jean M. Reinsel 1239 W. Emery Church Rd., Linden
E. The following as an event staff person, with a base wage rate of $7.50 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 27, 2007 (pending completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
Paul R. Novak* 353 Woodland Ave., Williamsport
F. The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher(s) 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:
Jane E. Rishel 59 Linden Acres Lane, Linden (effective 08/27/07)
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:
Rebecca L. Brown 232 Logan Lane, Hughesville
Jacquelyn J. Chestnut 2500 New Lawn Ave., Williamsport
Jared M. Mahon 91 Union Ave., Williamsport
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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:
Holly E. Lanahan-Livermore 1041 Beauty’s Run Rd., Cogan Station
Gail M. Stroble 263 Cline Rd., Jersey Shore (effective 08/28/07)
Tammy L. Summers 2515 Grand St., Williamsport
Julie A. Bair 2391 Daughertys Run Rd., Apt. 1, Linden
Sara M. Hart 4040 Route 973 W., Cogan Station
Terry L. Walker 41 Eldred St., Williamsport
I. The following substitute school bus drivers (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective August 23, 2007:
Cecil C. Paulhamus 285 Anderson Rd., Linden
J. The following as Coordinating Teachers at the stipend amounts indicated for each position for the 2007-2008 school year:
Diane M. Breon Library Department $2,500
Andrea M. McDonough Varner Art Department $2,500
Leslie L. Whitehill Health & Physical Education Dept. $2,500
K. 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
Girls Soccer
Assistant Coach: Matthew Reigle (2) * $1,683
Girls Tennis
Assistant: Leroy L. Baer (5) $1,174
(replacing Michael Byerly, resigned)
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position change(s):
A. Charles T. Johnson, 22 W. Belleview St., Cogan Station, from a general maintenance worker to a full-time Maintenance Specialist (Small Engine Repair/HVAC Assistant) for the District (250 day, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of $36,920, prorated ($18.46 per hour), effective September 5, 2007 (replacing Stephen Stopper, retired).
B. Albert F. Hills, 1415 Warren Ave., Williamsport, from a custodian to a full-time General Maintenance Worker (1st shift) for the District (250 day, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of $32,920, prorated ($16.46 per hour), effective September 5, 2007 (replacing Robert Myers, retired).
C. Steven C. Springman, Sr., 1408 Park Ave., Williamsport, from a custodian to a full- time Custodian Class II (Pool Maintenance) at the high school (250 day, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of $32,220, prorated ($16.11 per hour), effective September 17, 2007 (replacing Albert Hills, transferred).
D. James J. Carpenter, Jr., 85 Factory Rd., Cogan Station, from a substitute school bus driver to a regular part-time school bus driver (bargaining unit employee), at the salary rate of $12.89 per hour, effective August 27, 2007 (replacing Angela Medo, transferred).
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. Cindi L. Brown, 1209 Main St., 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 $40.00 per hour ($10.00 for each quarter hour) for hours worked and travel time (not to exceed one hour each way), effective August 28, 2007, through June 6, 2008.
B. Stephanie A. Ellison, 2413 Ritchey St., 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 $35.00 per hour for hours worked and travel time (not to exceed one hour per day), effective August 28, 2007, through June 6, 2008.
C. Stephanie A. Ellison, 2413 Ritchey St., Williamsport, qualified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL) and Pidgin Sign English (PSE) to provide sign language classes for a parent of a deaf child at the rate of $35.00 per hour for up to two (2) hours per week for the first semester of the 2007-2008 school year while Susan Wood (sign language interpreter) is on leave.
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 student trips:
All students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements
in order to participate.
A. Six (6) Jackson Elementary School students, accompanied by their principal and a teacher, to travel to Hoss’s Steak and Sea House on dates during November and December 2007, and January, February, March, April and May 2008. The trip will be a reward for students who show good citizenship. The students will be transported by their teacher or principal. The cost of the lunches will be paid by Hoss’s.
B. Two (2) Williamsport Area High School Student Government Association members, accompanied by their advisor to travel to Hershey for three days during October 2007 to participate in the PSBA Student Delegate Program. The students will be transported by their advisor. All costs will be paid from the general fund.
C. Fifty-two (52) third grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penn State University during October 2007 to attend a PSU Children’s Theatre production and visit the Astronomy and Earth Sciences Department. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
D. Twenty-three (23) life skills and autistic support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by two teachers and five aides, to travel to the Williamsport Hospital on dates twice a week from September 2007 through May 2008 to participate in a vocational experience. Transportation will be transported by a River Valley Transit bus. Funds are budgeted in the Special Education Budget.
10.2* Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Lycoming County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees to use the Board Room at the District Service Center on Monday, October 15, 2007, from 6:00 pm until 9:30 pm to hold a pre-retirement seminar. LCCPASR is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $40.00. Certificate of Insurance waived.
10.2* Approve the following request for facility use:
B. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lycoming County to use the Board Room and Conference Room 2 at the District Service Center on Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm to hold a strategic planning meeting. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is requesting relief of the occupancy fee of $65.00. Insurance Certificate to be received.
C. Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action (CAPPA) to use the cafeteria and gymnasium at Cochran Elementary School on September 1 and 8, 2007 from
9:30 am to 2:30 pm hold sign-ups and rehearsals for the CAPPA Showcase. CAPPA is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $130.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1 Authorize the purchase of fall athletic supplies and equipment in accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded 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, July 31, 2007.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
D & J Sports Inc., Dallas, TX
$ 768.00
Deman’s Inc., Brookville, PA
6,098.90
Flaghouse, Inc., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 15.10
Kelly’s Sports LTD Inc., West Chester, PA 818.80
M-F Athletic Company Inc., Cranston, RI 13.25
Metuchen Center Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 482.20
Passon’s Sports/BSN Sports, Jenkintown, PA 479.55
Sportsman’s Inc., Johnstown, PA 1,040.13
Swim City Inc., Blasdell, NY 37.56
Triple Crown Sports, Old Bridge, NJ 1,044.40
Valley Athletic Supply, Lansford, PA 639.00
Walter’s Swim Supplies, Brookfield, WI 251.88
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $11,688.77
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.2
Authorize the purchase of musical equipment and supplies 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 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., Wednesday, May 2, 2007. RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Haines Music, Selinsgrove, PA $14,572.80
Interstate Music Supply Inc., New Berlin, WI 5,833.80
J.R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, PA 1,700.00
Loser’s Music Inc., Lebanon, PA 1,648.00
Robert M. Sides Inc., Williamsport, PA 3,724.06
Shar Music Products Inc., Ann Arbor, MI 154.74
Southwest Strings Inc., Tucson, AZ 3,292.35
Steve Weiss Music Inc., Willow Grove, PA 868.38
Volkwein Brothers Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 79.00
Washington Music Center Inc., Wheaton, MD 14,155.40
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $46,028.53
11.3
Authorize the purchase of art specialty supplies in accordance with our
specifications and
the following recommended awards. All recommended awards based on the lowest
bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded 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:
Dick Blick Company, Galesburg, IL
$716.27
Bye Mo’r Inc., Kingsbury, IN
220.40
Commercial Art Supply, Syracuse, NY 1,120.10
Elgin School Supply, Chico, CA 607.08
Kurtz Bros., Clearfield, PA
707.85
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.3
Authorize the purchase of art specialty supplies cont’d:
RECOMMENDED AWARDS CONT’D:
National Art & School, Rahway, NJ 1,433.22
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 198.24
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL 222.93
Standard Stationery, Wheeling, IL
29.50
Sax Arts & Crafts Inc., New Berlin, WI 2,199.31
Triarco Arts & Crafts Inc., Plymouth, MN 1,836.62 TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$9,291.52
11.4
Authorize the purchase of art supplies to replenish inventoried stock in
accordance with our
specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards
are based upon the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded 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, April 24, 2007.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
AFP Industries, Miami Springs, FL
$ 1,251.00
Dick Blick Company, Galesburg, IL 1,070.50
Commercial Art Supply Inc., Syracuse, NY 1,536.84
Hoban Supply & Furniture, Scranton, PA 1,408.00
Kurtz Bros. Inc., Clearfield, PA
12,905.96
Nasco Ft. Atkinson Inc., Fort Atkinson, WI 683.34
National Art & School Supplies, Rahway, NJ 1,523.04
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 5,826.60
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL 10,714.94
Quill Office Supplies Inc., Palatine, IL 129.60
Standard Stationery Supply, Wheeling, IL 4,130.88
Sax Arts & Crafts, New Berlin, WI 218.28
Triarco Arts & Crafts, Plymouth, MN 447.40
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$41,846.38
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.5
Approve the attached two year agreement with the Old Lycoming Township
Volunteer Fire
Company to provide ambulance service for home football games and a band
competition at
the rates of $40.00 per hour for the 2007 season and $45.00 per hour for the
2008 season.
11.6
Approve the agreement with YMCA Childcare Services for child care during Title
I Parent Workshops for the 2007-2008 school year. All costs are paid through
Title I.
11.7
Increase the maximum cost of the fiscal year 08 YMCA Child Care Services
contract for
breakfast monitoring by $1,500 making the new total maximum $8,992.50.
TAX ITEMS
12.1
Approve the following tax summaries.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelley reported that we had a successful first week of school. She visited
all ten buildings. We have a couple transportation glitches but overall
things are going well.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
President Stone announced 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 would follow this meeting.
Upon motion made by Ms. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz and carried the meeting
adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary