W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
March 4, 2008
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES –
Mr. Eric J. Budnovitch
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 2
We believe that students, parents, and community, along with school district
personnel share the responsibility for education.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 2 ( d )
The Williamsport Area School Board will model responsible governance and
leadership by adopting and acting in accordance with the PSBA Code of
Conduct for Members of Pennsylvania School Boards.
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:
Communication with all stakeholders and the media should be conducted in
accordance with Board policy.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.1
Consider appointing Madeline Bird as secretary pro tempore for this meeting
only due to the absence of Board Secretary Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting – February 5, 2008
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.
Outstanding Student Presentation
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
B.
Congratulations to the Curtin Middle School Math Counts Team for their first
place win in the local Math Counts Competition.
Team members were Genna Beatty, Alanna Harding, Peter Johnson, Stacy
Loveland, Hannah Maddy, Kenan Rajjoub, Brandon Route, and Joseph Taylor.
The team was coached by Aprie Bower.
Congratulations also to the Lycoming Valley Middle School for placing second in
the competition.
Individual winners in the competition were:
Daniel Ma (Lycoming Valley) – First Place
Peter Johnson (Curtin) – Second Place
Brandon Route (Curtin) – Third Place
4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 Construction Projects
A.
Consider approving the proposal of McKissick Associates PC, to do a
District-Wide Feasibility Study at a cost of $45,000, according to the terms
and conditions of the proposal dated January 18, 2008. This study is a
requirement of the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the District to be
eligible for State reimbursement for future construction projects.
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Treasurer’s Report for the month of January 2008:
B.
Payroll Report for the month of February 2008:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$4,017,605.75
General Fund – Restricted 378,657.96
Athletics and Extra Curricular
60,550.92 Food Service Fund
110,496.07
Data Processing Fund 31,609.08
Maintenance Fund 57,696.90
Earned Income Tax
57,210.06
Student Activities .00
TOTAL
$4,713,826.74
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
03/04/08 561,773.96
03/04/08A 104,707.16
03/04/08B 1,780.29
03/04/08C 1,310,866.80
03/04/08D 843,534.79
03/04/08E 58,466.40
03/04/08F 6,378.16
03/04/08G 168.00
03/04/08H 32,438.37 03/04/08I 3,044.50
03/04/08J 67.82
03/04/08K 290,211.25
03/04/08L 7,057.07
5.3
Consider approving the FY09 BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 General Operations
Budget.
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #239, “Foreign Exchange
Students.” This is a revision to a previously existing policy. Questions
may be directed to David Wright – Director of Student Services.
6.2
Consider approving the first reading of the “Public Accessibility
(Programs, Activities, Services” policy. A policy number will be assigned
by PSBA at a later date. Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage –
Director of Human Resources. 7.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider recommending a change in the attendance area boundary between Jackson
and Stevens Elementary Schools to accommodate population shifts. The change
moves the boundary westward from Oliver Street to Lycoming Creek and changes
the description of the boundaries to:
a.
Stevens Elementary School’s boundaries run from the west side of Campbell
Street north to the south side of Vallamont Drive NW and south to the beltway.
The western boundary is Lycoming Creek.
b.
Jackson Elementary School’s boundaries will be Lycoming Creek on the east,
Hillside Avenue on the north, the beltway on the south, and the District
boundary on the west.
7.2
Consider approving Metamorphosis Performing Company to present two student
programs to the WASD Title I Elementary Summer School students on July 15, 2008
(Jackson) and
July 16, 2008 (Cochran). The total cost for the programs will be $700 and the
funds are budgeted under Title I.
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.3
Consider approving the James V. Brown Library to provide Story Times and Summer
Reading incentives for the elementary children attending the WASD Title I
Summer School Program. The cost is $615; all funds are budgeted under Title I.
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.
Robin S. Enderle, full-time Administrative Support II at the high school, for
other employment, effective March 21, 2008.
B.
Donna M. Fox, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, for personal reasons, effective February 22, 2008.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Constance L. Boland, Elementary School Counselor at Jackson Elementary School,
for an unpaid leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective February
22, 2008.
B.
Angela M. Steele, full-time Social Studies/Language Arts teacher at Lycoming
Valley Middle School, for an unpaid leave, effective April 17, 2008, through
May 26, 2008.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Bridget A. Cortes, 1799 Spring Run Rd., Williamsport, as a full-time (185 days,
7 hours per day) Instructional Support Aide for the Water Safety Program at
the Williamsport Area High School, effective February 27, 2008, with a base
wage rate of $15,618, prorated ($12.06 per hour), plus applicable benefits as
provided under the collective bargaining agreement between WASD and WAESP
(replacing Joseph Weisser, resigned).
B.
Dorsey Littles, Jr., 932 High St., Williamsport, as a part-time (up to 185
days, prorated; up to 5 hours per day) instructional support aide at Roosevelt
Middle School, effective March 3, 2008, 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 Kim Shultz, transferred).
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
C.
David L. Gingery, 221 Hemlock Hill Rd., Montgomery, as a paid intern in the Tax
Office, effective February 22, 2008, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at
the rate of $7.15 per hour (no benefits).
D.
The following substitute food service worker(s), at the salary rate of $7.15
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective dates as indicated:
Amanda M. Eichenlaub
2720 W. Fourth St., Williamsport (effective 02/18/08) Barbara A. Liberti
77 Jamison St., Linden (effective 02/18/08)
Catherine P. Tommor
1217 Towncrest Rd., Williamsport (effective 02/21/08)
E.
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:
Todd A. Mertz
407 Brandon Ave., Williamsport
F.
The following substitute administrative support/aide(s), 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:
Todd A. Mertz
407 Brandon Ave., Williamsport (effective 02/22/08)
Pamela S. Smith
1825 Marshall Ave., Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Barbara A. Liberti, 77 Jamison St., Linden, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high school,
with a base wage rate of $10.56 per hour, effective March 5, 2008 (replacing
Anita Cooper, resigned). 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.
Twenty-two (22) Spanish language students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to New York City during April
2008 to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and to eat in a Spanish
restaurant.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. One substitute will be
required for the day.
B.
Approximately 26 students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by
their teacher and parent volunteers, to travel to Faxon Bowling Lanes during
April
2008 as a reward for being the class with the highest participation rate in the
Relay for Life event.
Students will walk to and from the bowling alley. There will be no cost to the
District.
C.
Two (2) Williamsport Area High School choir students, accepted by competitive
audition, to participate in the PMEA District Jazz Chorus/Band Festival to be
held
at the Mansfield Junior/Senior High School on three dates during March 2008.
Marissa Herb – Soprano
Seth Sponhouse – Tenor
The students will be transported by their director. One substitute will be
needed for two days.
D.
Six (6) Williamsport Area High School choir students, accepted by competitive
audition, to participate in the PMEA Region IV State Chorus Festival to be held
at Lackawanna Trail High School (Factoryville) on four dates during March
2008.
Matthew Hartsock – Bass 1
Nathan Hess – Bass 2
Holden Moyer – Bass 1
Jessica Smith – Alto 2
Zachary Wagner – Bass 1
Ashley Williams – Soprano 2
District transportation is requested. One substitute will be needed for two
days.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E.
Thirty (30) graphics students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher and other staff members, to travel to the Penn
College graphic communications/printing facility.
District transportation is requested.
F.
Sixteen (16) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Cherry, White
& Blues performing group, accompanied by three staff members, to travel to
Harrisburg during March 2008 to perform at the State Capitol for Music in Our
Schools Month.
One substitute will be required for the day.
G.
Thirty (30) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Strolling
Strings, accompanied by their director and members of the WAHS Orchestra
Association,
to travel to the Genetti Hotel during April 2008 to perform at a luncheon.
District transportation is requested. One substitute will be required for a
half day.
H.
Seventy-seven (77) fifth grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to
Tipton, PA to learn about food processing and nutrition.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
I.
Fifty-five (55) members of the Round Hills Theatre Club, accompanied by their
advisors, to travel to Curtin Middle School during March 2008 to see a musical
performance.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round
Hills Theatre Club.
J.
Approximately 150 members of the PMEA Regional Orchestra Festival being held at
the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by members of the WAHS
Orchestra Association and the PMEA Directors, to travel to the Genetti Hotel
during March 2008 for a banquet and dance.
District transportation is requested to the Genetti and will be paid by the
WAHS
Orchestra Association. Return transportation will be provided by the host
families.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for
the procurement of Athletic Supplies (FY09) to be used district wide.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Sportsman’s, Johnstown, PA
$4,626.16
Henry Schein, Melville, NY 34.68
Riddell/American, Chicago, IL 2,516.45
Valley Athletic, Lansford, PA
1,029.40
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$8,206.69
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
