W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
May 20, 2008
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING EXERCISES – Thomas A. Zimmerman
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 7
We believe that all students learn best in a safe, non-threatening environment.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 3 ( a )
The Williamsport Area School Board will govern through policy by seeking input
from stakeholders and following an established procedure for consideration.
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:
Our fellow residents have entrusted us with the advocacy for and stewardship
of
the education of the youth of this community.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
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
Bruce Elliott, Principal
B.
Congratulations to seniors Amber Lee and Francis Lovecchio for being selected
as finalists for the 2008 Little League Baseball Stotz Scholarship.
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
C.
Congratulations to senior Daryl Nash for receiving a $10,000 scholarship from
the
Pennsylvania Automotive Association to attend the Pennsylvania College of
Technology.
D.
Congratulations to the following 2008 Junior Rotarians:
Roshaun Cooley – Stevens Elementary School
Brittany Decker – Lycoming Valley Middle School
Kevin Eichensehr – Lycoming Valley Middle School
Divia Feinstein – Stevens Elementary School
Richard He – Jackson Elementary School
Bryan Kavanagh – Cochran Elementary School
Raymond Kontz – Sheridan Elementary School
Samuel Kuzio – Round Hills Elementary School
Andrew McMahon – Curtin Middle School
Hannah Maddy – Curtin Middle School
Jared Mahaffey – Roosevelt Middle School
Ryen Persun – Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School
Kelsey Robbins – Jackson Elementary School
Mallory Sluhocki – Round Hills Elementary School
Kaitlyn Weaver – Roosevelt Middle School
Meara Welker – Sheridan Elementary School
Julia Yost – Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School
Gianna Zangara – Cochran Elementary School
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.
Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2008:
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
05/20/08 $419,691.40
05/20/08A 7,150.19
05/20/08B 141,859.00
05/20/08C 1,673.80 05/20/08D 22.71
05/20/08E 7,057.07
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #237, “
Electronic Devices.” Questions may be directed to David Wright, Director
of Student Services.
6.2
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #529, “
Substitute Compensation” (Classified Employees). Questions may be
directed to Debbra Savage, Director of Human Resources.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
71.
Consider approving the 2008-09 Choice number proposals submitted by the
principals for the elementary and middle schools.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION – Barbara L. Rearick
Consider adopting the following memorial resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District
observes with profound sorrow the untimely passing from this life of Barbara
L. Rearick who for over nine years was a dedicated food service worker for the
School District,
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes with respect and appreciation the devotion and
time she gave to her colleagues, students, parents, and family, and the
consideration she always showed them,
WHEREAS, the tragic loss of Barbara will be deeply felt by many for a long time
; now, there be it
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District tenders its deepest sympathy to her family in their bereavement, with
the comforting knowledge that her life was well spent for the good of the
students and teachers she guided and for her fellow man
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the members of this School Board direct that this
resolution be spread upon the official minutes of this body and that a copy be
presented to Ms. Rearick’s family.
8.2 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
William D. Berry, full-time Maintenance Specialist for the District, for the
purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2008.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of William D. Berry
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his over 24 years of dedicated service to our school system as
a maintenance specialist. It further expresses the hope that his years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Eugene D. Breisch, full-time Special Education teacher at the high school, for
the purpose of retirement, effective October 3, 2008.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Eugene D. Breisch
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his over 24 years of dedicated service to our school system as
a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
C.
Mark F. Marinucci, full-time Special Education teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming
Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion
of the first semester of the 2008-2009 school year (tentative date of January
23, 2009).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Mark F. Marinucci
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for his 33½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will
be many and richly rewarding.
D.
Kathy A. Orso, general food service worker at Stevens Elementary School, for
personal reasons, effective May 15, 2008.
E.
Donnie Kim Weber, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Stevens Elementary
School, for other employment, effective May 16, 2008.
F.
Ann M. Bidelspacher, resigning from position as teacher for the Title I
Elementary Summer School Program, for personal reasons, effective May 5, 2008
(Ms. Bidelspacher will continue as fifth grade teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming).
8.3 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Michele L. Lusk*, Food Service Satellite Manager at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
School, leave of absence without pay, effective May 8, 2008, through June 6,
2008.
B.
Aprie Lu Bower, full-time Mathematics teacher at Curtin Middle School, for one
(1) day of military leave on May 9, 2008 (as reflected in orders), in
accordance with Section 5159(14)(b) of the School District Policy Manual and
Act 174 of 1990. School law allows a maximum of 15 paid military days per
year.
C.
Scott E. Ferguson, Sr., auxiliary custodian for the District, for fifteen (15)
days of military leave on April 21, 2008, through May 9, 2008 (as reflected in
orders), in accordance with Section 5159(14)(b) of the School District Policy
Manual and Act 174 of 1990. School law allows a maximum of 15 paid military
days per year.
8.4* 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 temporary professional employee, effective with the
2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Health and
Physical Education at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor's,
$40,250 (replacing Heather Mitch, resigned). Ms. Eisenhower has been in this
position as a long-term substitute since November 1, 2007. Ms. Eisenhower will
also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the
start of the 2008- 2009 school term.
B.
The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment
to Nathan D. Weaver, 6916 Suter Rd., Coopersburg 18036, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date
is August 21, 2008), to teach Mathematics at the high school, at a salary rate
of Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,250, provided Mr. Weaver obtains Pennsylvania
Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by
August 14, 2008 (replacing Thomas Bauman, retired). Mr. Weaver will also be
scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of
the 2008-2009 school term.
C.
The following Technology Education teachers at the high school as production
printers, effective June 12, 2008, at the rate established in the Agreement by
and between the Board of Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and
the Williamsport Education Association ($22.54 per hour before 07/01/08;
$23.10 per hour after 07/01/08):
Randy R. Knipe
5847 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden
David E. Gephart
5785 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden
8.4*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
The following as part-time printer’s helpers, at the salary rates
indicated, for the actual number of hours worked, effective June 12, 2008:
Taylor Hague
3610 Lycoming Creek Rd., Cogan Station $7.15 per hour
Jordan Freezer 1967 Beech St., Cogan Station
$7.15 per hour
E.
David L. Gingery, 221 Hemlock Hill Rd., Montgomery, as a paid intern in the Tax
Office, effective May 21, 2008, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the
rate of $7.15 per hour (no benefits).
F.
Eric D. Ranck, 701 Fairmont Ave., S. Williamsport, as a track and/or other
athletic event worker, effective April 1, 2008, to be paid at a flat rate per
event (as determined by the Athletic Director) as scheduled and approved by the
Athletic Department. Payment for these services will be forwarded to payroll
for processing.
G.
The following substitute food service worker(s), at the salary rate of $7.15
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:
Cindy L. Horn
4280 State Route 973 East, Cogan Station (effective 05/09/08)
Wanda A. Lanfrey
1456 Almost Country Rd., Linden (effective 05/15/08)
H.
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:
John D. Best
728 Second St., Williamsport (effective 05/19/08)
I.
The following substitute teacher(s), 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:
Daniel L. Carpenter 2227 Mosser Ave., Williamsport
Heather J. Fry
51 Shick Rd., Montoursville
8.5* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Linda A. Zegarski, 1119 Charles St., Williamsport, from a part-time
Administrative Support I (245 day; up to 5 hours per day) to a full-time
Administrative Support I (245 day; 7½ hours per day) in the Business
Office/Tax Office, at the rate of $28,316, prorated ($15.41 per hour),
effective May 12, 2008 (replacing Yul Holloway, 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.
Approximately 10 (ten) members of the Roosevelt Middle School Student Council,
accompanied by two staff members, to travel to Philadelphia during May 2008.
District transportation is requested. Costs will be paid by the Student
Council and
Roosevelt PTO. One substitute will be required for the day.
B.
Four (4) Roosevelt Middle School students, accompanied by their teacher and
parents, to travel to the Milton Hershey School to learn more about the school
and its curriculum.
District transportation is requested and will be paid through the Career &
Technical Education budget.
C.
Approximately 120 seventh grade students from Curtin Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Brandon Park during June 2008 for a
class picnic.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the
park.
D.
Eight (8) autistic support students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied
by their teacher and aides, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School
during
May 2008 to see a play by learning and autistic support students.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Cochran School
Association.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
E.
Twelve (12) life skills students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teacher and other staff members, to travel to the
Montoursville Area High School during May 2008 to attend a performance.
Transportation will be provided in a school van and the vehicles of parent
volunteers. There will be no cost to the District.
10.2
Consider approving the filing of an application for participation in the Summer
Food Service Program.
Reimbursement is based on the actual cost or maximum reimbursement per meal
whichever is less. Additional reimbursement is provided to offset
administrative costs.
The Summer Food Service Program meal preparation is proposed for Jackson
Elementary.
Breakfast will be distributed for the Title I Program at Cochran Elementary
School, Jackson Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School.
Snacks will be distributed to YWCA.
Breakfast and lunch will be distributed to Roosevelt Camp Ophelia.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider approving a contract with Johnny Gonsalves, South Williamsport, to
provide
music for a school activity at Lycoming Valley Middle School on June 5, 2008,
in the
amount of $250. Student Activities Funds will be used for this event.
11.2
Consider authorizing a three-year contract with Parente Randolph, LLC to
provide professional audit services for the audit years ending June 30, 2008,
2009 and 2010 at a cost of $32,775; $34,000 and $35,500 respectively.
11.3
Consider authorizing a three-year contract with Parente Randolph, LLC to
provide professional audit services to the Municipal and School Income Tax
Office for the fiscal
years ending June 30, 2008, 2009 and 2010 at a cost of $6,750; $7,000 and
$7,300 respectively.
11.4
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for
the procurement of Copier Paper (FY09) to replenish warehouse stock.
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Ricoh Americas Corporation, Uniontown, OH $23,205.60
11.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.5
Consider authorizing the District’s participation in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for
the procurement of Cafeteria Paper & Small Wares Supplies (FY09) to be used
district wide.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA $ 14.79
Calico Industries Inc, Annapolis Junction, MD 350.14
W A Dehart Inc, New Columbia, PA 368.25
X Pedx Inc., Camp Hill, PA
384.86
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$1,118.04
11.6
Consider authorizing the purchase of football jerseys in accordance with our
specifications to the following vendor. All recommended awards are based on
the lowest bid meeting specifications. The following bids were received at the
District Service Center on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
VENDOR
TOTAL BID
295 Main Street
or
Brookville, PA $5,035.80
Metuchen Center Inc. 409 Joyce Kilmer Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ $4,699.80
Riddell/All American
669 Sugar Lane
Elyria, OH $5,050.92
Kelly’s Sports LTD Inc.,
897 South Matlack Street
West Chester, PA 19382 $7,051.80
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Deman’s Inc.
295 Main Street
Brookville, PA $4,578.00
11.
BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.7
Consider authorizing the sale of one (1) Williamsport Area School District
owned 1992 Dodge Truck M#14 in accordance with the terms and conditions of sale
to the following bidder at their acceptable bid offer:
James L. Stuck 29 Hillcrest Lane
Williamsport, PA 17701 $888.88
Minimum starting bid for this vehicle was $500.00.
12. TAX ITEMS - None
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
Deman’s Inc.
