W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
November 13, 2007
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES –
Mrs. Lois Williams
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 5
We believe that learning is a lifelong process that is essential in an
ever-changing world.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 1 (d)
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and
efficient system of public education by maintaining legislative awareness
and communicating with members of local, state and federal legislative
bodies.
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:
Personal decisions should be based upon all sufficient facts, we should
vote
our honest conviction without partisan bias and we will abide by and
uphold the
majority decision of the Board.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting – October 16, 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. Presentations
1.
Strategic Plan Update – Don Adams
2. 21st
Century Grant – David Wright
3.
NCLB Report Card – Jodi Harris
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
B. Congratulations Items
1.
Congratulations to the following students for their participation and
completion of the 2007 Governor’s School:
Macullen Byham – School of the Arts
Amber Lee – School for International Studies
2.
Congratulations to the Williamsport Area High School Girls Tennis team for
finishing their regular season undefeated at 15-0, with a final tally of 17-1.
3.
Congratulations to Leslie Whitehill, Health Teacher at the Williamsport Area
High School, for being named the Pennsylvania State Association for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 2007 Secondary Health Teacher of the
Year Award for her exemplary service, leadership, and expertise.
4.
Congratulations to Jodi Harris (Director of Educational Data Analysis), Trevor
Enderle (Assistant Principal – Roosevelt Middle School), and Maria Weaver
(Teacher – Roosevelt Middle School) for their presentation, entitled “
;Creating a Data Driven Decision-Making Culture,” to the 2007 National
Value-Added Conference.
5.
Congratulations to Kathy Eshelman (Principal – Jackson Elementary School
and Dr. Debbie Grove (Title I Supervisor) for their presentation “State
Assessment Meets the Reading Workshop” at the Literacy for All Conference
in Rhode Island.
6.
Congratulations to Reggie Fatherly (Principal – Roosevelt Middle School),
Randy Laird (Mathematics Teacher – Roosevelt), and Mike Lundy (Mathematics
Teacher – Roosevelt) for their presentation on I CAN Learn at the
International Conference for Leadership in Education Symposium.
C.
Consider approving the adjudication of student 07/08–01 resulting from a
quasi-judicial hearing held this evening.
4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 Construction Projects
A.
Consider authorizing change orders G-LV-14, G-LV-15, G-LV-16, and G-HL-41 to
the contract with the Robert Feaster Corporation, General Contractor,
decreasing the contract by 34,198.50 and adjusting the final contract total to
$6,354,502.
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the months of August and September 2007
B. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,670,268.88
General Fund – Restricted 253,430.47
Athletics and Extra Curricular
44,655.50 Food Service Fund
78,859.10
Data Processing Fund 21,072.72
Maintenance Fund 33,306.58
Earned Income Tax
36,747.68
Student Activities 2,242.00
TOTAL
$3,140,582.93
5.2*
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
11/13/07
$1,348,018.47 11/13/07A 130,740.57
11/13/07B 2,244.95
11/13/07C 530.00
11/13/07D 318.00 11/13/07E 3,403.11
11/13/07F 64,847.41
11/13/07G 2,701,655.78
11/13/07H 722,398.40 11/13/07I 437,868.10
11/13/07J 4,610.81 11/13/07K 4,343.06
11/13/07L 102,027.98 11/13/07M 714,398.40
11/13/07N 4,368.12
11/13/07O 7,057.07
5.3*
Consider approving budget transfers for FY08, dated November 5, 2007 as
presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as
amended.
5.4
Consider approving the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Development Calendar.
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #601, “Fiscal
Objectives.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline
Bird.
6.2
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #602, “Budget
Planning.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline
Bird.
6.
BOARD POLICY CONT’D: – James E. Temple
6.3
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #603, “Budget
Preparation.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline
Bird.
6.4
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #604, “Budget
Adoption.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline
Bird.
6.5
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #605, “Tax Levy.”
Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline Bird.
6.6
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #606, “Tax Collection.”
; Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline Bird.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider approving Liberty Balloon Company to provide assemblies and a balloon
demonstration to the Jackson students on May 23, 2008. The cost for the day
will be paid for by the Jackson PTO.
7.2
Consider the approval of a letter of agreement with the Lycoming-Clinton MH/MR
program and the Lycoming Children & Youth Services for the agencies’
provision of school-based outreach services and Student Assistance Program
support services to the District. One full-time position and part-time
contract services are provided to the District via this agreement. The
District’s contribution to this service arrangement is $10,000 from the
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities grant.
7.3
Consider approving the Williamsport Area School District 2007-08 Winter Sports
Schedules.
7.4
Consider approving the “Getting Results” 2007 to 2009 Continuous
School Improvement Plan document for the Williamsport Area High School.
7.5
Consider approving the Williamsport Area High School Restructuring Plan. This
is a document that is required for all schools in Corrective Action II and is
submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education for their approval.
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.
Michael D. DeSeau, Jr., part-time custodian at Lycoming Valley Middle School,
verbal resignation for personal reasons, effective October 31, 2007.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
B.
Tia J. Magargle, full-time Business/Tax Office Accountant, for other
employment, effective November 15, 2007.
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Christi L. Babb, full-time English teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for an
unpaid leave, effective November 6, 2007, through December 14, 2007.
B.
Pamela R. Doane, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, for an unpaid leave effective October 29, 2007, through December 14,
2007, possibly to return sooner.
C.
Judith A. Smith, school bus driver for the District, for an unpaid leave,
effective October 31, 2007, through February 4, 2008.
D.
Beth Fausnaught Sweeting, full-time ESL teacher at Cochran Elementary School,
for an unpaid leave, effective October 25, 2007, through January 25, 2008.
E.
Dr. Gabriel J. Campana, full-time Elementary (3rd
Grade) teacher at Stevens Elementary School, for an unpaid leave due to
assuming duties as Mayor of Williamsport, effective January 4, 2008, through
January 2012.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Tina A. Eisenhower, 520 Jordan Ave. 2nd
Floor, Montoursville, as a long-term substitute teacher, effective November 1,
2007, through the end of the first semester of the 2007-2008 school term
(tentative ending date of January 18, 2008), unless terminated sooner, to teach
Health and Physical Education at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1,
bachelor's, $39,000, prorated (replacing Heather Mitch, resigned).
B.
Ruth R. Brewer, 1605 Harvey Rd., Williamsport, as a full-time Tax Examiner (245
days, 7½ hours per day) in the Tax Office at the District Service Center,
with a base wage rate of $30,705, prorated ($16.71 per hour), effective
November 1, 2007, plus applicable benefits as provided under the collective
bargaining agreement between WASD and WAESP (replacing Lenora G. Georges,
resigned).
C.
Richard Andy, P.O. Box 3621, Williamsport, as a part-time (up to 185 days,
prorated; up to 5 hours per day) instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, effective 11/14/07 with a base wage rate of $11.31 per hour,
FICA, Worker's Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick leave (per the
Agreement between WASD and WAESP) are the only fringe benefits (replacing Julie
Entz, retired).
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
Robert E. Lewis, 931 Park Ave., Williamsport, as a part-time (up to 185 days,
prorated; up to 5 hours per day) instructional support aide at Roosevelt Middle
School, effective November 12, 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 WASD and WAESP) are the only fringe benefits (replacing
Jacqueline Morgan, transferred).
E.
Jody J. Schefsky, 1311 Walnut St., Williamsport, as a part-time (up to 185
days, prorated; up to 5 hours per day) instructional support aide at Sheridan
Elementary School, effective November 5, 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 WASD and WAESP) are the only fringe benefits
(replacing Connie Williams, transferred).
F.
Carey A. Taddeo, 1518 Whitman St., Williamsport, as a teacher for the
Educational Assistance Program/Tutoring Program effective for the 2007-2008
school year, to 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). All funds budgeted under EAP (Educational
Assistance Program).
G.
Dr. Shelley L. Litz, 2347 Wheatland Ave., Williamsport, to provide an
additional one hour and 15 minutes per week of special tutoring for one student
from Cochran Elementary School for the Educational Assistance Program/Tutoring
Program effective for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year, at the rate
of $27.03 per hour. All funds are budgeted under EAP.
H.
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, to be paid at the rate of $7.15
per hour (hourly minimum wage rate) for the actual number of hours worked for
the 2007-2008 school year.
I.
Any student enrolled in the Work-Based Learning (Cooperative Education) Program
for employment at the high school and subject to assignment by Dennis Waddell,
to be paid at the rate of $7.15 per hour (hourly minimum wage rate) for the
actual number of hours worked for the 2007-2008 school year.
J.
The following substitute food service workers, at the salary rate of $7.15 per
hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:
Esther L. Stidfole
133 Back St. Montoursville (effective 11/07/07)
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
K.
The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:
Walter G. Long
200 Pine St., Hillsgrove (effective 10/29/07)
L.
The following persons as non-certificated substitute teacher with receipt of an
emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at
the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy ($90 per day for first
45 days; $110 per day for days beyond the 45th
day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the actual number of hours
assigned and worked during the 2007-2008 school year:
Sara M. Kremser
2410 W. Fourth St., Williamsport (effective 10/24/07)
M.
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 M. Bresticker 908 Hollywood Circle, Williamsport
John F. Try
377 E. Fourth St., Williamsport (effective 11/01/07)
Julie K. Wagner
223 Wilson St., Jersey Shore (effective 10/23/07)
N.
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:
Staci L. Cox
709 Sylvan Dr., S. Williamsport (effective 10/29/07)
Janna B. Lopez
404 Glenwood Ave., Williamsport (effective 11/14/07)
Jody J. Schefsky
1311 Walnut St., Williamsport (effective 10/29/07)
Cathleen M. Shumac
220 Harvest Moon Park, Linden (effective 11/05/07)
O.
The following substitute health room technician(s), subject to assignment by
the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rate established by Board policy
($9.00/hr.; up to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the actual number of
hours assigned and worked.
Linda M. Bair
1729 Andrews Place, Williamsport (eff. 11/01/07)
Janna B. Lopez
404 Glenwood Ave., Williamsport (effective 11/14/07)
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Jessica A. Becker, 372 Lyons Ave., Williamsport, from Career Development
Specialist at the high school (College & Career Counseling Program Grant)
to full-time Guidance Counselor in the Red House at the high school, effective
November 9, 2007, at the salary rate of Step 2, master’s, $43,100
(replacing Lydia Comerford, resigned).
B.
Steven C. Springman, Sr., 1408 Park Ave., Williamsport, has requested to remain
in his position as Custodian (3rd
shift) at the high school, with a base salary rate of $31,720, prorated
($15.86 per hour). Mr. Springman was recently approved for a position change
to full-time Custodian Class II (Pool Maintenance) at the high school,
effective September 17, 2007 (originally approved on 09/04/07 Agenda).
C.
Steven H. Roles, 2600 Riverside Dr., Williamsport, has requested to return to
custodian (2nd
shift) at Roosevelt Middle School, with a base wage rate of $31,720, prorated
($15.86 per hour), effective November 2, 2007. Mr. Roles was recently approved
for a position change to full-time Custodian (1st
shift) at the high school, effective October 8, 2007 (originally approved on
10/02/07 Addendum).
D.
Wayne L. Furman, 351 Daughertys Run Rd., Williamsport, has requested to return
to custodian (1st
shift) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $31,720, prorated ($16.81
per hour), effective November 2, 2007. Mr. Furman was recently approved for a
position change to full-time Head Custodian (1st
shift) at Jackson Elementary School, effective October 9, 2007 (originally
approved on 10/02/07 Addendum).
E.
Richard L. Willits, 666 Cemetery St., Williamsport, from a full-time Head
Custodian (1st
shift) at Stevens Elementary School to a full-time Head Custodian (1st
shift) (250 day, 8 hours per day) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a
base wage rate of $33,620, prorated ($16.81 per hour), effective October 15,
2007 (replacing Vaughn Reisch, retired).
F.
Steve J. Bennett, P.O. Box 774, Avis, from a part-time Custodian at Jackson
Elementary School to a full-time Head Custodian (1st
shift) (250 day, 8 hours per day) at Jackson Elementary School, with a base
wage rate of $33,620, prorated ($16.81 per hour), effective November 6, 2007
(replacing Richard Weaver, retired).
G.
Darryl E. Wilson, 922 Penn St., Williamsport, from a part-time custodian at the
high school to a full-time custodian (2nd
shift) (250 day, 8 hours per day) at the high school, at the base salary rate
of $29,720, prorated ($14.86 per hour), effective November 5, 2007 (replacing
Richard Stahl, transferred).
8.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
H.
Gary R. Litz, 2347 Wheatland Ave, Williamsport, from a part-time custodian at
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School 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 $30,220, prorated ($15.11 per hour), effective November 5, 2007
(replacing Albert Hills, transferred).
I.
Dana E. Richards, 1047 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, from a full-time Custodian
(2nd
shift) at the District Service Center to a full-time Head Custodian (1st
shift) (250 day, 8 hours per day) at Stevens Elementary School, with a base
wage rate of $33,620, prorated ($16.81 per hour), effective November 12, 2007
(replacing Richard Willits, transferred).
J.
Michelle M. Fair, 2023 New Lawn Ave., Williamsport, from a full-time
instructional support aide at the high school to a full-time Custodian (2
nd
shift) (250 days, 8 hours per day) at the District Service Center, with a base
wage rate of $31,720, prorated ($15.86 per hour), effective November 7, 2007
(replacing Dana Richards, transferred; transfer approved per MOU with WAESP).
K.
Karen L. Benson, 2461 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport, from a full-time
instructional support aide at the high school to a full-time instructional
support aide (individual/autistic support) (185 day, 7 hours per day) at the
high school, with a base wage rate of $18,013, prorated ($13.91 per hour),
effective November 7, 2007 (replacing Michelle Fair, transferred).
L.
Linda L. McManus, 2420 Riverside Dr., Duboistown, from a part-time
instructional support aide (CTE) at the high school to a full-time
instructional support aide (individual/autistic support) (185 day, 7 hours per
day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $18,013, prorated ($13.91 per
hour), effective November 7, 2007 (replacing Karen Benson, transferred).
M.
Fern Jones, 335 Mulberry St., Montoursville, from a full-time Instructional to
a full-time Instructional Support Aide/LPN at the high school to a full-time
Instructional Support Aide/LPN (up to 185 day, up to 7 hours per day) at Lyter
Elementary School with a base wage rate of $16,718, prorated ($12.91 per hour),
effective November 5, 2007 (new position required by IEP, transfer approved
per MOU with WAESP).
N.
Betty A. Nicholas, P.O. Box 47, Linden, from a full-time instructional support
aide at Round Hills Elementary School to a full-time Computer Lab Aide –
Elementary (185 day, 7 hours per day) for the District, with a base wage rate
of $19,179, prorated ($14.81 per hour), effective November 12, 2007 (replacing
Robin Finn, resigned).
8.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
O.
Cindy L. Ryder, 369 Woodside Ave., Williamsport 17702, from a part-time
instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle School to a full-time
instructional support aide (individual aide/Life Skills) (185 day, 7 hours per
day) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $16,913,
prorated ($13.06 per hour), effective November 12, 2007 (replacing Betty
Nicholas, transferred).
P.
Jacqueline J. Morgan, 120 Harvest Moon Park, Linden, from a part-time
instructional support aide at Roosevelt Middle School to a full-time
instructional support aide (individual aide) (185 day, 7 hours per day) at
Loyalsock High School (MDS Classroom operated by I.U. #17), with a base wage
rate of $16,913, prorated ($13.06 per hour), effective October 29, 2007 (new
position required by IEP).
Q.
Wendy J. Bowers, 1927 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, from a general food service
worker at Curtin Middle School, to a part-time instructional support aide (185
day, up to 5 hours per day) at Round Hills Elementary School, with a base wage
rate of $11.31 per hour, effective October 22, 2007 (replacing Suzie Marshall,
transferred).
R.
Shannon K. Shipman, 2945 Pleasant Valley Rd., Cogan Station, from a general
food service worker at Hepburn-Lycoming Cafeteria to a part-time instructional
support aide (185 day, up to 5 hours per day) at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, with a base wage rate of $11.31 per hour, effective November 12, 2007
(new position approved by the Board).
S.
Barbara A. Helminiak, 41 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Jackson
Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $10.56 per hour, effective November
14, 2007 (replacing Nicole Kulka, transferred).
T.
Barbarann Miller, 422 Mill Rd., Williamsport, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Curtin Middle
School, with a base wage rate of $10.56 per hour, effective November 14, 2007
(replacing Wendy Bowers, transferred).
8.5 OTHER
A.
Consider authorizing Sarah Schuman Moore, 71 Washington St., Turbotville,
guidance counselor at Lycoming Valley Middle School, to provide sign language
classes for a parent of a deaf child at the rate of $27.03 per hour for up to
three (3) hours per week for the first semester of the 2007-2008 school year.
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.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens
PTA.
There will be no cost to the District.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
D.
An undetermined number of students from the six elementary schools, accompany
by members of the Young Men’s Republican Club, to travel to Walmart, the
Little League Museum, and the Young Men’s Republic Club during December
2007. The students will be outfitted with new clothes and have lunch.
The students will be transported by club members. There will be no cost to the
District.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E.
An undetermined number (will vary from month to month) of Williamsport Area
High School’s Key Club members, accompanied by two staff members, to
travel to the Genetti Hotel on dates during October, November, and December
2007, and January through June 2008 to attend Kiwanis Club meetings.
The students will be transported by private vehicle. The only cost to the
District will be a substitute for ½ day for each meeting.
F.
Twenty-eight (28) ninth grade students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by four staff members, to travel to the Holocaust Museum in
Washington, DC.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
Brotherhood Co, USA Lycoming County. Four substitutes will be needed for the
day.
G.
Thirty-five (35) orchestra students from Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and Roosevelt
Middle Schools, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Canton during
November 2007 to participate in the PMEA District 8 Middle School String
Festival.
District transportation is requested.
H.
Twenty-five (25) Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School students, accompanied by
their principal and parent volunteers, to travel to McDonalds on Lycoming Creek
Road during November 2007.
The students will be transported by limousine. All costs will be paid by the
Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
I.
Twenty-five (25) Williamsport Area High School students enrolled in the Child
Care Program, accompanied by two staff members, to travel to Penn College
during December 2007 to visit the Children’s Learning Center.
District transportation is requested. One substitute will be required for the
day.
J.
Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Red Cross Club,
accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Jackson Elementary School during
November 2007 to give a lesson to kindergarten students on proper handwashing.
The advisor and student drivers will provide transportation. There will be no
cost to the District.
K.
Eight (8) Williamsport Area High School automotive students, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to Harrisburg during December 2007 to participate in
the 2008 PAA Automotive Technology Competition.
District transportation is requested. One substitute will be required for the
day.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
L.
The varsity softball team is requesting permission to participate, for the
ninth consecutive year, in the Azalea Invitational Softball Tournament in
Summerville, South Carolina beginning on Monday, March 24, 2008. There will be
approximately 16 students representing Williamsport Area High School. The
team will play 5-6 games in this tournament. The team will be accompanied by
the three coaches, Luke Wesneski, Curt Fink and Jackie Chestnut. The team will
drive to Summerville, SC, leaving tentatively on Friday, March 21st.
The only cost to the school district is the $250.00 entry fee and possibly the
cost of a substitute teacher for Luke Wesneski. The softball booster club and
the individual student-athletes will cover all other costs.
M.
The varsity baseball team is requesting permission to participate in the
Hawaiian Tropic Classic Baseball Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
beginning on Monday, March 24, 2008. There will be approximately 16 students
representing Williamsport Area High School. The team will play 5-6 games in
this tournament. The team will be accompanied by the coaches, David Cipriani,
David Howe and at least one additional coach. The team will drive to Myrtle
Beach, SC, leaving tentatively on Friday, March 21st and returning on Saturday,
March 29th.
The only costs to the school district would be the $350 entry fee. The
baseball booster club and the individual student-athletes will cover all other
costs.
All student-athletes will travel with the coaches and team members to the
tournament as well as return with the coaches and team members from South
Carolina. This goes for both teams.
10.2*
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Retroactive approval for Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action
(CAPPA) to use the cafetorium at Roosevelt Middle School on Saturday, October
27, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to hold a basketball award ceremony
and banquet. CAPPA is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at
$40.00. Labor fees to be paid out of Sheridan Grant. Certificate of Insurance
on file.
B.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lycoming County to use conference room 2 at the
District Service Center on Wednesday, November 14 and December 12, 2007 from
7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. to hold board meetings. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is
requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $80.00. Certificate of
Insurance on file. 11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider approving the agreement with the Williamsport Sun-Gazette for the
purchase of advertising space for the 2008 school year.
12. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
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
