W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2007 Board President, David B. Stone, Jr.
This meeting is called to order for the purpose of organization under
appropriate sections of
Article IV of the School Laws of Pennsylvania, as amended.
2.
OPENING EXERCISES – David B. Stone, Jr.
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 6
We believe that all students need to be challenged to reach their potential.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 1 ( e )
The Williamsport Area School Board will advocate for a thorough and
efficient system of public education by ensuring strong management of the
school system by hiring, setting goals with and evaluating the Superintendent.
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:
Individuals have no legal authority outside the meetings of the Board and
should conduct their relationships with all stakeholders and media on this
basis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
Mr. Peterson, Board Secretary certifies the election of the following persons
to a four-year term (2007-2011) on the Board of School Directors of the
Williamsport Area School District:
4.
Mr. Fred Holland, Board Solicitor, introduces the Honorable Dudley N. Anderson
who will administer the oaths of office to the newly-elected members. The
Honorable Dudley N. Anderson and the newly-elected School Directors sign
oath-of-office documents provided by the Secretary. Newly-elected School
Directors take seats at the Board table.
5.
Election of a Temporary President
6. Election of President
a.
Temporary President opens nominations.
7. Election of Vice President.
8.
Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year:
a. Alternative Education Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Lois Williams and Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
b. Athletic Advisory Committee
Incumbents: Mr. James Temple, Mr. Jay Shultz and Ms. Karen Harris
c. Board Negotiating Team
Incumbents: Ms. Karen Harris, Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Stone
d. Calendar Committee
Incumbents: Mr. James Temple
8.
Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year:
e.
Curriculum and Instruction Council--All School Directors are ex officio members
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz and Mrs. Lois Williams
f. Diversity Committee
Incumbents: Mr. David Huffman, Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Stone and
Mrs. Lois Williams
g.
Education Foundation Board Representative
Incumbents: Mrs. Lois Williams
h. Employment Steering Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman and Mrs. Lois Williams
i.
Facilities Planning and Development Committee
Incumbents: Mr. David Stone, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mr. James Temple
j. Finance Committee
Incumbents: Mr. David Stone, Mr. Jay Shultz and Mrs. Lori Baer
k.
Gifted Education Advisory Council
Incumbents: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
l.
Intermediate Unit Board Member
Incumbents: Mrs. Lori Baer
m.
Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Employee Relations Contact
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz
n.
Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Liaison
Incumbents: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
o. Safe Schools Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Thomas Zimmerman and Mrs. Pamela Markle
p. Technology Advisory Committee
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Lori Baer and Mr. David Huffman.
q.
West End Babe Ruth Partnership Committee
Incumbents: Mrs. Lori Baer and Ms. Karen Harris
r.
Williamsport Area Tax Advisory Committee
Incumbents: Mr. David Stone
8.
Appointment of Delegates to Boards and Commissions for the Ensuing Year:
s. Elementary School Liaisons
Incumbents: Mr. Jay Shultz, Mrs. Lori Baer and Mr. David Stone
t. Middle School Liaisons
Incumbents: Ms. Karen Harris, Mr. James Temple and Mr. Thomas Zimmerman
u. High School Liaisons
Incumbents: Mrs. Pamela Markle, Mr. David Huffman and Mrs. Lois Williams
9.
Consider scheduling Voting Meetings during 2008 to begin at 6:00 p.m. (unless
otherwise noted) in the Baskin Gallery of the District Service Center on the
following dates. Adoption of the Proposed Final Budget is tentatively
scheduled for May 6, 2008.
Adoption of the Final Budget is tentatively scheduled for June 17, 2008
. The annual Organization Meeting will be held on December 2, 2008
and will be followed by a regular voting meeting.
January 8, 22
February 5, 19
March 4, 18
April 1, 15
May 6, 20
June 3, 17
July15 August 5, 19
September 2, 16
October 7, 21
November 4, 18 December 2
10.
If no other organizational business, MOTION for adjournment and vote.
December 4, 2007 -- This agenda will follow organizational business.
1-2.
OPENING PROCEDURES
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - November 13, 2007
Special Meeting - November 20, 2007
3.1
Student Representatives’ Report – Kelly Derr and Chate James
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT –
A.
Publications Awards Announced
Williamsport Area High School’s Cherry and White has earned two Best Of
Category awards from the Pennsylvania School Press Association. The Cherry and
White received a Best of Award in Computer-Generated Art and in Spread Design.
Williamsport also earned five Second Best awards: Cover Design, Serious
Poetry, Photography, and Spread Design.
4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 Construction Projects
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,677,567.12
General Fund – Restricted 250,719.90
Athletics and Extra Curricular
39,752.10 Food Service Fund
85,172.46
Data Processing Fund 21,072.72
Maintenance Fund 34,099.94
Earned Income Tax
37,342.42
Student Activities 4,358.80
TOTAL
$3,150,085.46
5. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
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
12/04/07 $330,066.10
12/04/07A 987.08
12/04/07B 114,788.05
12/04/07C 1,410,358.30
12/04/07D 182,278.93 12/04/07E 318.00
12/04/07F 274,245.43
12/04/07G 83,378.37
12/04/07H 1,369.44 12/04/07I 13,376.86
5.3
Consider approving the attached resolution regarding the FY09 budget not to
exceed the
index of 6.3%.
5.4
Consider authorizing an order for the payment of bills for December 20, 2007
with retroactive Board approval to occur on January 8, 2008.
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #601, “Fiscal
Objectives.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline
Bird.
6.2
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #602, “Budget
Planning.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline
Bird.
6.3
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #603, “Budget
Preparation.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline
Bird.
6.4
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #604, “Budget
Adoption.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline
Bird.
6.5
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #605, “Tax
Levy.” Questions may be directed to Charles Peterson and Madeline Bird.
6.6
Consider approving the second reading and adoption 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 the Title I Parent Mini-Grants awarded to Cochran and
Sheridan Elementary Schools. Each school will receive $500 for parent training
workshops. The schools will implement the following projects: Parent book club
at Cochran and “Flat Stanley” at Sheridan Elementary School.
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.2
Consider approving J. Henry Cochran Elementary School Just TRI It Kids
Triathlon, to be held Friday, May 30, 2008 in Williamsport’s historic
Memorial Park. Funding through Cochran’s remaining Pennsylvania Advocates
for Nutrition and Activity (PANA) mini-grant funds, the Cochran School
Association and corporate donation.
7.3
Consider approving an annual contract for the IEP writing software, DARTS for
the 2007/2008 school year in the amount of $14,800 too be paid from IDEA
monies. This software allows special education teachers, administrators and
secretarial support staff to complete the necessary paperwork and child
accounting information in compliance with IDEA and Chapter 14 Special Education
Regulations.
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.
Rhonda J. Lewis, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Roosevelt Middle
School, for personal reasons, effective December 21, 2007.
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Ami D. Heller, full-time first grade teacher at Jackson Elementary School,
extension of her unpaid leave, effective January 21, 2008, through the end of
the second semester of the 2007-2008 school term (tentative ending date of June
6, 2008).
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Lindsey A. Wheeland, 106 Carpenter St., Apt. A5, Muncy, as a part-time
Administrative Support I (245 days, prorated; up to 5 hours per day) in the
Business Office/Tax Office, at the rate of $11.21 per hour, FICA, Worker’s
Compensation, Retirement (if eligible), and sick leave (per the Agreement
between WASD and WAESP) are the only fringe benefits, effective November 27,
2007 (replacing Melanie Miller, resigned).
B.
Billie Jo Hardy, 1223 Cherry St., Williamsport, as a part-time (up to 180 days,
prorated; up to 4½ hours per day) Parent Involvement Coordinator at
Cochran Elementary School, effective December 5, 2007, with a base wage rate of
$12.31 per hour, FICA, Worker’s Compensation, Retirement (if eligible),
and sick leave (per the Agreement between WASD and WAESP) are the only fringe
benefits, pending receipt of all appropriate paperwork (funded through Title I;
replacing April J. Gardner, transferred).
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
The following teachers to provide homework support to students for the Title I
Extended Day Homework Club at Roosevelt Middle School. The program will
operate for up to one (1) hour per day, three (3) days per week, from November
21, 2007, through spring 2008. The teachers will be paid at the rate of $27.03
per hour plus appropriate benefits. Funds are budgeted under Roosevelt Title
I School Improvement Fund:
Phillip L. Gingery 392 Brentwood Dr., Cogan Station
Matthew D. Hartman
781 River Mill Rd., Jersey Shore
D.
Tina A. Eisenhower, 520 Jordan Ave., 2nd
Floor, Montoursville, Health Physical Education long-term substitute teacher
at the high school, as Dance Troupe Advisor (1st
year) at the high school, at a stipend amount of $611.00 for the 2007-2008
school year.
E.
The following winter sport coaches at the respective schools for the 2007-2008
school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2007-2010 agreement by
and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District and the Williamsport Education Association (pending completion of all
appropriate paperwork*):
Girls Basketball
Ninth Grade Coach: Linda L. Radocaj (5)
$3,131
Wrestling
MS Assistant Coach: Joseph Cohick (2) *
$2,019
MS Assistant Coach: Leroy A. Harman, Sr. (3)
$2,208
Softball Volunteer:
William Bannon IV ---
F.
The following person(s) 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:
Jeryl J. Wilborn
809 Cemetery St., Williamsport
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
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:
Lauren M. Foote 801 Pennsylvania Ave., Williamsport
Thomas L. Henderson
50 Cece Rd., Williamsport 17702
Jennifer L. Sullivan-Gross
2515 Four Mile Dr., Montoursville
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:
Ruth A. Fisher
1550 Fox Hollow Rd., Williamsport
Alicia M. Hess
2213 Mosser Ave., Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Christopher P. Anderson, 2605 Grand St., Williamsport, from a full-time general
custodian (3rd
shift) at the high school to a full-time general maintenance worker for the
District (250 day, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of $32,920,
prorated ($16.46 per hour), effective December 3, 2007 (replacing Charles
Johnson, transferred).
B.
Stacy A. Miller, 732 Tucker St., Williamsport, from a full-time Administrative
Support I/Gold House at the high school, to a full-time general custodian (3
rd
shift) at the high school (250 day, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of
$31,720, prorated ($15.86 per hour), effective November 27, 2007 (replacing
Chris Anderson, transferred).
C.
Yul B. Holloway, P.O. Box 1961, Williamsport, from a full-time Administrative
Support I in the Tax Office at the DSC to a full-time Administrative Support I
(245 day, 7½ hours per day) in the Gold House at the high school, with a
base wage rate of $28,316, prorated ($15.41 per hour), effective November 27,
2007 (replacing Stacy Miller, transferred).
D.
Kimberly J. Shultz, 125 Snyder Rd., Cogan Station, from a part-time
instructional support aide at Roosevelt Middle School to a part-time
instructional support aide (up to 185 days, up to 5 hours per day) at Lycoming
Valley Middle School, with a base wage rate of $11.31 per hour, effective
January 3, 2008 (replacing Cindy Ryder, transferred).
8.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
E.
Cecil C. Paulhamus, 285 Anderson Rd., Linden, 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 October 29, 2007 (replacing
Donald Lepley, retired).
F.
Michelle E. Johnson, 124 Vista Lane, Cogan Station, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (3¾ hours daily) at
Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $10.56 per hour,
effective
December 5, 2007 (replacing Shannon Shipman, transferred).
9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
9.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Consider approving released time for staff members to participate in
professional develop-ment activities in accordance with the Professional
Development Plan of the Williamsport Area School District and consider
approving training programs. All expenditures proposed are within local, state
and federal budget categories approved as noted. (See attachment)
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
All students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements
in order to participate.
A.
Thirty (30) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County Courthouse during January 2008. The
students will have the opportunity to view court cases and tour the
courthouse.
District transportation is requested.
B.
Forty-five (45) members of Curtin Middle School’s Chamber Choir,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to TGI Friday’s during December
2007 to perform at a luncheon.
District transportation is requested.
C.
Fifty (50) choir/choral members from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Roosevelt Middle School during
December 2007 to perform.
District transportation is requested.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
D.
Sixty-five (65) performing music students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Curtin Middle School during
December 2007 to perform.
District transportation is requested. Two substitutes will be required for one
half day.
10.2
Consider approving the following request for facility use:
A.
Balls Mills Soccer Club to use the gymnasium at Cochran on Mondays beginning
December 3, 2007 through March 31, 2008, from 6:00 pm until 7.30 pm to hold
indoor soccer training. Balls Mills Soccer is requesting relief of the
occupancy fee
estimated at $350.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
B.
Williamsport AYSO to use the gymnasium at Cochran Elementary School on
January 29 and 30, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for soccer registration.
Williamsport AYSO is requesting relief from 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 authorizing the administration to execute an agreement involving a
confidential student issue.
11.2
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for
the procurement of copier paper to replenish warehouse stock. RECOMMENDED AWARD:
RIS Paper Company, Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA $29,636.00
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.
