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, June 20, 2006, 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: Karen V. Harris, David A. Huffman, Susan A. Mahaffey, Pamela J. Markle,
Jay B. Shultz, David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: James E. Temple (arrived 6:08 p.m.)
OPENING EXERCISES were provided by Mr. Charles Peterson, Jr.
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
A. Safe Schools/Safe Communities Update
B. PAGE 1 Presentation by Paul Daniels, Principal of Sheridan Elementary School; Lynne Piotrowski, Title I Reading Specialist; Susan Maeulen, 2nd Grade Teacher and Mary Beth
Bianco, Director of Educational Planning for BLaST.
C. Calendar of Events
June 21
WASD Education Foundation Meeting 5:30pm
July 4 Holiday
July 11 WASD School Board Meeting 6:00 pm
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Patricia A. Lowery, Ph.D.
D. On display in the June B. Baskin Gallery through June is an exhibition of work by students in the WAHS National Art Honor Society, National Junior Art Honor Society and Art Clubs.
E. Alternative Education Report – David Wright
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mr. Huffman reported that the Multi-Cultural Committee met yesterday and is working on plans for next year.
President Stone recognized the following individuals who addressed the Board concerning the plan to reduce classroom aides to part-time positions: Philip Preziosi, John H. Hettinger, Kathy Mohler, Jennie Ulmer, Susan Mahserjian-Smith and Michalle Klinger.
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Markle, to approve the balance of the agenda including the addendum and excluding the item 5.5 General Fund Budget adoption. The motion passed unanimously with the exception that Mrs. Harris abstained from item 5.3 (insurance policies) and Mr. Huffman requested to be recorded as a no vote on item 7.3 (Stevens Primary Literacy Collaborative School) and item 7.5 (Sheridan Handbook).
Construction Projects
A. Approve change order H-LV-11 to the contract with R&J Ertel, HVAC Contractor, increasing the contract by $1,293.60 and changing the contract total to $2,002,072.23.
B. Approve an agreement with Reynolds Consulting Engineers for Phase 1 HVAC Commissioning Services at the Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School at a cost of $9,555 to be paid with construction funds.
FINANCE REPORT
5.1* Approve budget transfers for FY06, dated June 15, 2006 as presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
5.2* Authorize payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted marked Order No. 06/20/06 in the amount of $366,213.00, 06/20/06A in the amount of $229.49, 06/20/06B in the amount of $161,180.39 and that the officers of the Board of School Directors be directed to execute Order Nos. 06/20/06, 06/20/06A, and 06/20/06B.
5.3* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/06 to 7/1/07 Mrs. Harris abstained from this item:
5.3* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/06 to 7/1/07 cont’d:
B. Automobile Policy with Peerless Insurance Company through the PICS Program at a cost of $37,656. (FY06 PICS $39,851).
C. Worker’s Compensation with Old Republic Insurance Company through Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) at an estimated cost of $242,985. (FY06 PSBA $238,139).
D. Excess Liability Umbrella Policy with Old Republic Insurance Company through the PSBA at a cost of $22,590. (Unchanged).
E. School Board Legal Liability with the PSBA Trust at a cost of $20,269 and a deductible of $10,000. (FY06 PSBA $19,660).
F. Boiler and Machinery with Cincinnati Insurance Company at a cost of $5,038 (Unchanged).
G. Interscholastic Athletic and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance with AG Administrators, Inc. at a cost of $15,000 (unchanged). The voluntary student accident insurance premium is also unchanged at $28 for school time and $124 for 24-hour coverage.
(Unchanged).
I. Inland Marine Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $643 (FY06 PICS $843).
J. General Liability Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $10,477. (FY06 $8,850 PICS)
5.4 Authorize a June 30, 2006 order for the payment of bills with retroactive Board approval to occur on July 11, 2006.
5.5* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to adopt the General Fund Budget as summarized below and adopting the following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance $ 200,000
Estimated Reserve for Encumbrance 175,000
FY06-07 Unrestricted Revenue 60,013,769
FY06-07 Restricted Revenue 7,834,751
Total Estimated Fund Balance and
Revenue Available for Appropriation $ 68,223,520
5.5* Motion made by Mrs. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to adopt the General Fund Budget
cont’d:
FY06-07 Unrestricted Expenditures $ 60,013,769
FY06-07 Restricted Expenditures 7,834,751
Estimated Encumbrances 175,000
Total Estimated Expenditures $ 68,023,520
Estimated June 30, 2007 Fund Balance $ 200,000
Tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
06/07
Real Property (11.98 mills 05/06) 12.48
Act 511 Taxes
Earned Income* 1½ %
Real Estate Transfer* ½ of 1%
*Real Estate and Earned Income Tax Resolutions
The motion passed 8-1 with Mr. Huffman voting no.
5.6 Adopt the attached resolution approving the issuance of up to $4,690,000 principal amount of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series of 2006/2007; accepting a purchase proposal for the Notes; authorizing a filing with the Department of Community and Economic Development; and authorizing other related action.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
7.1 Approve the IDEA Agreement with the BLaST Intermediate Unit for the 2006-07 school year for the estimated IDEA allocation of $1,273,814.00 to provide programs and services to students with disabilities. This money is used to supplement the provision of special education and related services for eligible school children in order to provide a free, appropriate, public education.
7.2 Approve the BLaST IU#17 special education agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and BLaST in the amount of $530,736 for the 2006-07 school year. This contract outlines the services and supports to be provided by the Intermediate Unit to special education students in the Williamsport Area School District. These services will be paid out of the annual IDEA grant at no cost to the District’s general fund.
7.3 Approve Stevens Elementary School to apply to become a Primary Literacy Collaborative School through the Literacy Collaborative at Ohio State University. Through this model, a teacher will participate in Literacy Coordinator Training; the training will occur over seven one week periods from August 7, 2006 through June 8, 2007. The approximate total costs for 2006-07 is $45,000. The costs include: Instructional Fees (including 9 quarter hours of Graduate credit), materials, professional development modules, School Support, substitute teacher costs, travel expenses (transportation, lodging, meals, etc.). All costs are budgeted under Title I and Early Literacy Funds. Mr. Huffman voted no on this item.
7.4 Approve a contract with L.C.C.C.S. Children’s Development Center to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy services to WASD students for the 2006-07 school year.
7.5 Approve the contents for the 2006-07 Sheridan Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook. Mr. Huffman voted no on this item.
7.6 Approve a revision to the Instructional II Professional Employee Rating Form that will be used beginning in the 2006-07 school year to replace the PDE-5501 state Professional Employee Rating Form.
7.7 Approve the following additional Act 80 Professional Development Days in the 2006-07 WASD School District Calendar for all WASD Elementary Schools: October 6, 2006; November 22, 2006: December 22, 2006; February 9, 2007, May 10, 2007.
7.8 Approve a service contract with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 for $600 honorarium to be paid to WASD for videotaping Cochran Assistant Principal David Michaels about his experiences using PDE PVAAS materials.
7.9 Approve the following music teachers for up to four (4) days of music curriculum development to be completed by June 30, 2006: Kent Weaver, Anna Radspinner, Jeff Tedford. Marissa Hickey, Robert Hickey, Doug Gordon.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.10 Approve the PA Assessment Anchors Curricular Supplement to the WAHS English Program, revised February 2006.
7.11 Approve the 2006-07 Jackson Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook.
7.13 Approve IU 17 to provide Reading Apprenticeship training to Curtin, Roosevelt and Lycoming Valley middle level English/Language Arts and Social Studies and appropriate Alternative Education teachers. The training will occur on October 9, 2006 and February 19th, 2007; additionally up to four days of job embedded training (dates to be determined by building principals and Curriculum Supervisor) will be provided. The cost is $4,200 ($700 per day) and $720 plus appropriate benefits (approximately $82) for substitutes. All funds are budgeted under School Improvement Funds.
7.14 Approve the 2006-07 Cochran Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook.
7.15 Approve a contract with Child Guidance to provide support as outlined in the contract to the WASD Summer School program at Cochran, Jackson and Roosevelt. The cost of the contract is $15,540; all funds are budgeted under the Sheridan Project Grant.
7.16 Approve Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education, to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Perkins Local Plan in the amount of $175,226. This represents the 2006-2007 Perkins allocation for the School District. The Williamsport Area School District is authorized to submit an application under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998. These funds must be utilized as outlined in the local plan according to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations.
7.17 Approve Aspect Foundation as an approved foreign exchange student program for FY07. Approval is required by WASD School Board Policy #239, "Foreign Exchange Students.”
7.18 Approve 3 days of curriculum writing for WAHS Family and Consumer Science teachers Deborah Antonetti Hill, Peggy Crawley, and Patricia Schick at the rate of $90 per day per teacher. This activity is funded under the CTE Curriculum Grant with the purpose of aligning the WAHS Child Care curriculum with the Child Development Associate, which is a national skills certification for child care workers. (Budget account number: 10-2271-131-241-30-850-000-033-0006)
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.19
Approve Spitz, Inc. to inspect, clean adjust and repair or replace worn parts
and recalibrate the HS planetarium on August 22, 23 and 24, 2006. This
service, last performed in 2004, is scheduled to occur every two years.
The costs for time, travel and materials are estimated at $4,000 (not including
replacement parts or unexpected repairs) and are budgeted in string
10-1100-432-000-30-850-180-027-0000 (FY 07).
7.20 Approve Stanley Griggs, science teacher at Williamsport Area High School, to assist a technician from Spitz, Inc. to service the high school planetarium on August 22, 23 and 24, 2006. As in the past, the teacher would work up to three (3) days at a rate equal to the daily substitute rate ($90 per day). Total cost is estimated at $270 and is budgeted in string 10-1100-432-000-30-850-180-027-0000 (FY 07).
7.21 Approve Mari Gruber, Bear Mountain Butterflies, to provide a program for students attending the Curtin Middle School Summer Reading Program on Monday, July 17, 2006. Approximate costs for this program will be $355.00 ($250 fee / $105 travel) and have been budgeted under string # 10-1100-610-109-20-550-000-059-0000.
7.22 Approve Maria Weaver to provide up to three days of professional development for Roosevelt Middle School and Lycoming Valley Middle School Extended Year Reading Teachers. Training sessions will be held on June 20, 21 and 22, 2006. Compensation for Mrs. Weaver will be at the substitute daily rate for up to three days of training and up to three days of planning. Funding for this professional development has been budgeted through the Sheridan Project.
7.23 Approve a change in the Secondary Alternative Education School to a Twilight Program (up to 4 ½ hours per day, Monday through Friday, following the regular school calendar), to include access to virtual curriculum programs as available and eligible work study programs, effective with the 2006-2007 school year.
PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS - Accept the following resignations, effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. David G. Kriner, part-time security officer for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 2, 2006.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of David G. Kriner from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 7½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a security officer. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leaves of absence:
A. Thelma J. Eckman, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective May 30, 2006, and June 5, 2006.
B. Tammy L. Parsons, general food service worker at Roosevelt Middle School, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one-half (½) day only on May 30, 2006.
C. Patrice E. Walters, health room technician at Jackson Elementary and the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective for one day only on June 2, 2006.
D. Kimberly A. Whittington, general food service worker at the high school, unpaid leave for personal reasons, effective June 2, 2006 (1 day) and June 5, 2006 (½ day).
E. Jaumeal J. Dickerson, full-time Paraprofessional at the high school, unpaid medical leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective April 3, 2006, through
June 9, 2006.
Mr. Dickerson will be entitled to health insurance for a maximum period of time equivalent to 12 weeks under the Family Medical Leave Act, but is without pay or any other benefits.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF - Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Stephanie A. Armstrong, 22 South Main St., Hughesville, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2006-2007 school term (scheduled date is August 24, 2006), to teach Mathematics and Science (6th grade) at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $38,750, provided Ms. Armstrong obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by July 21, 2006 (replacing William Reed, transferred to Lycoming Valley replacing Marion Boyd, retired). Ms. Armstrong will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2006-2007 school term.
B. The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 19, 2006, through July 28, 2006 (no classes on July 4, 2006), at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($25.43/$26.22 or contract rate):
Leslie L. Whitehill Physical Education 9-12/Health
Jason F. Adams Physical Education 9-12/Health
Jeanne Yaggi English 9 Basic
Amy R. Mahon/Ellen Auchter** English 10 Basic
Kurt P. Schmitt English 11 Basic
Todd M. Nagy English 12 Basic
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. The following persons to teach high school summer school cont’d:
Robert J. Buck Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (9th)
David R. Ferry/Jennifer L. Bryant Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (9th)
Elizabeth J. Segraves Government & Economics (Basic & H*) (10th )
Todd R. Smith Government & Economics (Basic & H*) (10th)
James E. Donnell/James H. Burget American History (Basic & H*) (11 th)
Thomas M. Copenhaver Modern World History (Basic & H*) (12 th)
Terry M. Confair Alegebra I/Plane Geometry
Lawrence J. Flint Alegbra II
* Honors
** Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
C. The following employees to provide services indicated as needed for the summer school program at the high school at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated, effective June 19, 2006:
Utilize Media Center Staff Audio-Visual Coordinator
Cathy R. Baker Security Officer
Bernadine S. Hess Library Technician
Kimberly I. Matthews Computer Technician
Ann M. Kahler Summer School Program Coordinator
($25.43/$26.22 or contract rate)
D. The following staff members as Summer School Teachers for 3½ hours per day,
5 days per week, plus one 30 minute building meeting each week beginning July 10 through August 4, 2006 at the rate of $26.22 per hour plus appropriate benefits, plus up to two staff development days at $90/day. All costs are budgeted under Title I.
Jennifer M. Houseknecht 2424 Fairview Terrace, Williamsport
(replacing Michael Smith, withdrew from summer school program)
Joyce B. Shrimp 163 Willow Rd., Watsontown
(replacing Kay Gibson, withdrew from summer school program)
E. Andrea E. Logan, 1120 Locust St., Montoursville, as a Health Room Technician for the Elementary Summer School Program at Jackson Elementary School, effective July 10, 2006, through August 4, 2006 (up to 3½ hours per day), at the current contract rate. All costs are budgeted under Sheridan Project Grant.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F. Marilyn B. O’Neill, 1860 Kenyon Ave., Cogan Station, special education (speech correction/hearing impaired) teacher at the high school, to provide special education services (compensatory education) to a special education student not to exceed thirty-
seven (37) hours total beginning June 19, 2006, to be paid at the rate of $25.43/$26.22 per hour plus appropriate benefits (to be funded through ACCESS, string #10-1200-131-891-30-850-000-004-0006).
G. Authorize administration to approve sign language tutor for parent of eligible special education student up to 54 hours (completed before August 1, 2006) at the contracted rate (provided under the contract with WASP) or free lance interpreter rate (as necessary) [funded through ACCESS].
H. The following substitute teachers, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
George K. Kulp 9 Oldt Drive, Williamsport
Gail L. Maurer 1410 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport
Agnes M. Steppe 73 Walnut Lane, Jersey Shore
I. The following substitute administrative support/aides, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board policy, and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Barbara A. Benshaw 309 Union Ave., Williamsport (for summer work)
J. Nicholas J. Kelley, 1868 Eastman Ave., Bethlehem, as a professional employee, effective with the 2006-2007 school term (scheduled date is August 24, 2006), to teach Elementary (5th Grade) at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, master’ s, $41,750, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Mr. Kelley holds a bachelor’s degree from Slippery Rock University and a master’s degree from Wilkes University and is certified in Elementary K-6 (replacing Kristiann McQuown, transferred to additional 2nd Grade position at Cochran; vacancy created by Agnes Steppe retirement). Mr. Kelley will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2006-2007 school term.
K. Sally L. Dusza, 950 Main St., Apt. 35, South Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2006-2007 school term (scheduled date is August 24, 2006), to teach Health and Physical Education at Curtin Middle School, School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $38,750, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Ms. Dusza holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and is certified in Health & Physical Education (replacing Michele Brobst, transferred to administrative position). Ms. Dusza will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2006-2007 school term.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
L. The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Keith W. Veldhuis, 221 W. Church St., Apt. 1, Lock Haven, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2006-2007 school term (scheduled date is August 24, 2006), to teach Health and Physical Education at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $38,750, provided Mr. Veldhuis obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by July 21, 2006 (replacing Gloria Corson, retired). Mr. Veldhuis will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2006-2007 school term.
8.4* POSITION CHANGES - None at this time
8.5 OTHER
A. Approve Billie Miller, School Counselor at Round Hills, to provide Olweus Bullying Prevention Program training to the staff of a school in the Central Dauphin School District, the bulk of which will occur during June, 2006. Mrs. Miller is to be compensated at her per diem rate, with salary and all additional costs to be reimbursed by Central Dauphin School District. This process allows Mrs. Miller to complete the certification requirements of the Olweus Program and then to be available to train additional WASD building staff (contact person is David Wright, Director of Student Services).
B. Approve an extension of Kathy M. Shirey’s work schedule (Administrative Support, part-time - Food Service) up to 10 additional days to prepare for the start of the 2006-2007 school year.
8.6 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A. John P. Cokefair, 191 Baxter Rd., Montoursville, to provide consulting services to the Williamsport Area High School administration at the rate of $363.06 per day ($45.38 per hour), not to exceed a total of $5,000 (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective July 3, 2006, through September 30, 2006. William G. Emery, Red House Principal-WAHS will monitor and coordinate Mr. Cokefair’s schedule. (Contract for Mr. Cokefair’s services will be prepared and executed.)
B. Robert J. Eichensehr, 198 E. Water St., Muncy, to provide consulting services to the Lycoming Valley Middle School administration at the rate of $378.62 per day ($47.32 per hour), not to exceed a total of $5,000 (unless approved by the Board of Directors), effective July 3, 2006, through September 30, 2006. James R. Dougherty, Lycoming Valley Principal will monitor and coordinate Mr. Eichensehr’s schedule. (Contract for Mr. Eichensehr’s services will be prepared and executed.)
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:
A. Thirty-six (36) Camp Ophelia students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology on two dates during June 2006. District transportation is requested (10-1490-519-360-00-000-405-519-0006).
B. Thirty-six (36) Camp Ophelia students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Great Escape Theatre on two dates during June 2006.
District transportation is requested (10-1490-519-360-00-000-405-519-0006).
C. Sixty-four (64) Summer Reading Program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Montour Preserve for one day in
July 2006. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-109-20-550-000-059-0000).
D. Sixty-four (64) Summer Reading Program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Frost Entomological Museum, Penn State University, for one day in July, 2006. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-109-20-550-000-059-0000).
E. Sixty-four (64) Summer Reading Program students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Bald Eagle State Park, for one day in
July, 2006. District transportation is requested (10-1100-519-109-20-550-000-059-0000).
10.2 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Family Life Services/Girls on the Run to use the gymnasium (during inclement weather) and outdoor running area at Stevens Elementary School, June 19 through June 23, 2006, from 7:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to promote physical fitness and healthy choices for girls Family Life Services is requesting relief of the occupancy fees estimated at $125.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
B. Repaz Band to use the auditorium at the Williamsport Area High School on November 20 (rehearsal) and November 21, 2006 (concert) as well as April 16 (rehearsal) and April 17, 2007 (concert), from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Repaz Band is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $200.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
10.3 Approve bus transportation for 9th and 10th grade girls enrolled in the SMART Girls Program at Penn College. Field trips will be to Susquehanna Health Systems and the Penn College Earth Science Campus in Allenwood one day each in July 2006. All costs will be paid by Penn College.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1 Award a contract to remove and replace the welding lab ventilation system at the Williamsport Area High School in accordance with our specifications to the following contractor. All recommended awards are based upon the lowest bid meeting our specifications.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at
2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2006.
CONTRACTOR
BID
C.M.M. Associates, Inc.
PO Box 575
California, PA
$101,500.00
Silvertip Inc. PO Box 50
Lewisburg, PA
$72,000.00
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Silvertip Inc. PO Box 50
Lewisburg, PA
$72,000.00
Six (6) bids were mailed to various contractors however only two (2) bids were
received for this project.
11.2
Authorize an agreement with Millersville University to trade a Rockwell engine
lathe for a surface grinder. The District has an abundance of engine lathes
and is in need of a surface grinder. The value of the surface grinder exceeds
that of the lathe. Millersville is splitting the shipping cost, estimated at
$400, and WASD will be responsible to have a fork lift available also estimated
at a cost of $400. Total estimated cost to WASD is $600.
11.3
Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/06 through 6/30/07:
A.
U.S. Netcom - PhoneMaster System software maintenance and support. $545.00
B.
U.S. Netcom - PhoneMaster Three year system hardware maintenance and support
for voice card replacement. $795.00
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.3
Approve the following contracts for the period of 7/1/06 through 6/30/07
cont’d:
C.
NCS Pearson - Software maintenance and support for SASI Student Management
System. $32,052.45
D.
Weidenhammer Systems Corporation(WSC) - Software maintenance and support for
Health Atom. $ 594.00
E.
Weidenhammer Systems Corporation(WSC) - Software maintenance and support for
Class Rank Customization Program. $ 570.00
F.
Weidenhammer Systems Corporation(WSC) - Software maintenance and support for
Custom Report Card Program. $ 1,600.00
G.
Authorize approval for Annual Public Performance Site License from Movie
Licensing USA, a division of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. contracted through
BLaST IU17 at an annual cost of $3,140 from July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007.
H.
Approve an agreement with Secure Computing, Inc to provide Internet content
filtering service (BESS Proxy Edition) through BLaST IU 17 from July1, 2006
through June 30, 2007. The cost of the service is $6,500.00
I.
Authorize approval for Technical Support contract with BLaST IU17 at an annual
cost of $13,000 from July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007.
J.
SPSS Software Maintenance Contract. $1,686.00
K.
GFI USA - Authorize approval of GFI Mail Essentials software maintenance and
support for SPAM filter installed on mail server at an annual cost of $990.00
from July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007.
L.
Schoolwires - Software maintenance and support for website development software
at an annual cost of $12,100 from July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007.
TAX ITEMS - None
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Markle reported that the Safe & Drug Free Schools Funding was being
slashed.
Mr. Zimmerman thanked the employees and parents who addressed the Board about
the changes in the aides positions. He stated that it was not an easy process.
He also stated that the Board is sensitive to the parents concerns and that
many of them have been led to believe that there would be a drastic reduction
in services and the Board does not believe that to be true. Mrs. Markle echoed
Mr. Zimmerman’s remarks.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Andrea Randell, Robin Rader-Edkin and Hope Street addressed the Board
concerning the change in the classroom aide positions.
Upon motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Markle and carried the meeting
adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary