W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
June 3, 2008
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES –
Karen V. Harris
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 8
We believe that student competence can be demonstrated and evaluated.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 3 ( b )
The Williamsport Area School Board will govern through policy by regularly
reviewing and, as necessary, revising and adopting Board policy.
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:
The public expects that our first and greatest priority is to provide
equitable
educational opportunities for all youth.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meetings: April 15, 2008 and May 6, 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.
Congratulations to Kelsey Metz, a sophomore at the Williamsport Area High
School, for being an Exam A Winner in the annual Susquehanna Valley Section of
the American Chemical Society competition.
B.
Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School students for
being Youth Leadership Lycoming Class of 2008 Graduates:
Fatema Esaa - Sophomore
Theresa Shoff - Junior
Melissa Wenzel – Sophomore
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
C.
Congratulations to the 2008 Honor Society Inductees:
Senior Class
Luke Abercrombie Curran Perry
Kayla Bannon
Jacob Person
Abigail Choate
Justin Phillips
Kelly Derr
Nash Reinke
Brittany Frantz
Daniel Smith
Brigitta Glunk
Jessica Smith
Rachel Knower
Ian Wallace
Kara Miller
Ashley Williams
Carina Orso
Bianca Williams
Zachary Perkins
Junior Class
Nicholas Bianco Hannah Person
Daniel Bresticker
Nicholas Rall
Liza Caringi
Sierra Riedy
Chelsea Erb
Munjireen Sifat
Maria Giordano
Patrick Smith
Emily Green
Seth Sponhouse
Nathaniel Hess
Arie Walker
Julie Judd
Kristen Wright
Rachel Kempf
Lisa Young
Cornell Lorson
D.
Budget Presentation – Charles Peterson
4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 Construction Projects
A.
Consider approving the submission of PDE 3074 forms to the Pennsylvania
Department of Education for the Cochran Distressed Brick and Stonework Project,
Roosevelt Paving Project, Sheridan Drop Ceiling Project and the Handicapped
Accessible Ramp at the Football Stadium Project.
5. FINANCE REPORT
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Payroll Report for the month of May 2008:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,747,459.50
General Fund – Restricted 212,590.35
Athletics and Extra Curricular
40,101.50 Food Service Fund
85,633.73
Data Processing Fund 21,852.72
Maintenance Fund 34,798.83
Earned Income Tax
41,405.67
Student Activities 6,948.40
TOTAL
$3,190,790.70
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
06/03/08 $213,141.87
06/03/08A 153,737.96
06/03/08B 1,321,778.27
06/03/08C 671,641.99
06/03/08D 1,411,473.97
06/03/08E 304,945.03
06/03/08F 8,000.00
06/03/08G 13,105.15
06/03/08H 1,673.80 06/03/08I 7,057.07
06/03/08J 7,057.07
5.3
Consider appointing Fred A. Holland, from Murphy, Butterfield & Holland,
P.C., as school district solicitor, for the period of July 1, 2008 through June
30, 2009, at a retainer of $20,000 and an hourly rate of $115 for issues
outside the scope of the retainer. These rates are unchanged from the current
fiscal year.
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #605, “Tax Levy.”
Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird.
6.2
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #606, “Tax Collection.”
; Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird.
6.3
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #614, “Payroll
Authorization.” Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird.
6.4
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #615, “Payroll
Deductions.” Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird.
6. BOARD POLICY CONT’D:
6.5
Consider approving the first reading of Policy #625, “Procurement
Cards.” Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider approving a contract with Bald Eagle Area School District to provide
Reading Recovery Training to three Bald Eagle Area teachers at the Williamsport
Area School District Reading Recovery Training Site (Stevens) during the
2008--09 school year. Williamsport Area School District will receive $6,200 per
teacher for each teacher trained in Reading Recovery.
7.2
Consider approving the contract with Child Guidance to provide support as
outlined in the contract to the WASD Title I Summer School Program at Cochran
and Jackson. The cost of the contract is $16,582. All funds are budgeted under
the Title I Program. Cochran and Jackson will operate July 7--August 1.
7.3
Consider approving the contract with Child Guidance to provide support as
outlined in the contract to the WASD Title I Summer School Program at Roosevelt
Middle School. The cost of the contract is $3,146. All funds are budgeted
under the Title I Program. Roosevelt will operate June 10--June 27.
7.4
Consider approving the following resolution regarding the School Counts!
Program:
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District supports the District’s entry into a coalition with the other
school districts of Lycoming County, and those from across the region, to
promote School Counts! with the District’s students. School Counts!
provides job-securing incentives for our students to adopt good habits related
to attendance, punctuality, commitment to good work, and positive behavior that
apply both in school and in the world of work. Uniting participating
districts in a regional coalition will add to the incentive power by broadening
the range of potential employment possibilities across more job titles and a
greater geographic area. 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.
Nathan A. Reed, full-time Classroom Music at Roosevelt Middle School, for other
employment, effective June 9, 2008.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
B.
Mary L. Troutman, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Cochran Elementary
School, for personal reasons, effective June 9, 2008.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Steven C. Springman, Sr.*, full-time Custodian at the high school, for an
unpaid leave, effective May 22, 2008, through August 13, 2008, possibly to
return sooner.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 16,
2008, through July 25, 2008 (no classes on July 4, 2008), at the rate
established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and
the Williamsport Education Association ($27.03/$27.71 or contract rate):
Travis L. Diehl
Physical Education 9-12/Health
Leslie L. Whitehill
Health Education
Melissa A. Hrico English 9 Basic
Kelley A. Coledo
English 10 Basic
Melissa A. Janson English 11 Basic
Susan E. Murphy/
English 12 Basic
Ellen S. Auchter English 12 Basic
Robert J. Buck
Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (9th)
Todd R. Smith
Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (10th)
Rebecca Hutchinson/
American History (Basic & H*) (11th)
Elizabeth J. Segraves
American History (Basic & H*) (11th)
Erica L. Dincher
Modern World History (Basic & H*) (12th)
Terry M. Confair
Algebra I/Plane Geometry
Clark D. Sarge
Algebra II
Bernard J. Meyer, Jr. Online Science Courses
Christopher P. Yoder
Online Mathematics Courses
Velma J. Santiago
Special Education (assist students per their IEPs)
* Honors
** Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B.
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 16, 2008:
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
($27.03/$27.71 or contract rate)
C.
The following persons as paid interns in the Tax Office, effective date as
indicated, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the rate of $7.15 per hour
(no benefits):
Stephen J. Butters
137 West Main St., Bloomsburg (effective 06/04/08)
Justin L. Waycaster
181 Vincent Ave., Watsontown (effective 06/04/08)
D.
The following person(s) as Title I Elementary Summer School Teachers,
assignment to be determined, for 3.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus one
30 minute building meeting each week, beginning July 7 through August 1, 2008
at the rate of $27.71 per hour plus appropriate benefits, plus up to two
professional development days at $90 per day. All costs are budgeted under
Title I:
Jill P. Robbins
330 Tinsman Ave., Williamsport
E.
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:
Lisa L. Lucas
1774 Liberty Dr., Williamsport (effective 06/03/08)
8.4* OTHER
A.
Consider approving the following rate changes to the Classified Substitute
Compensation Policy effective July 1, 2008:
Current Rate Proposed Rate
Administrative Support
$7.50/hr. $9.00/hr.
Instructional/Clerk Aide
$7.50/hr.** $8.00/hr.
Custodian/Stock Clerk/Food
Service Driver/Weekend Security $7.50/hr. $9.00/hr.
Food Service
$7.50/hr.** $8.00/hr.
8.4* OTHER CONT’D:
A.
Consider approving the following rate changes to the Classified Substitute
Compensation Policy effective July 1, 2008 cont’d:
Health Technician
$9.00/hr. $15.00/hr.
Technical Support
$11.00/hr. $11.00/hr.
Bus Mechanic
(Personal Tools Required)
$11.00/hr. $11.00/hr.
Bus Driver (CDL School
Bus License)
$11.00/hr. $11.00/hr.
**Increase was implemented because of adjustment to PA minimum wage effective
July 1, 2007
Substitutes employed in the same assignment for more than ten (10) days are
paid in accordance with the WAESP collective bargaining agreement.
Day-to-day substitutes who have provided five (5) years of service to the
district will be eligible for an increase of $1.00 in the hourly substitute
rate but cannot exceed the starting rate established in the WAESP collective
bargaining agreement. 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 30 Williamsport Area High School Elect/EFI participants,
accompanied by three adults, to travel to Knoebel’s Grove during June 2008
as an incentive.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through a grant.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
B.
Forty-five (45) kindergarten students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teacher, aide, and parent volunteers, to travel to
Jarrett’s
Dairy Farm (Montgomery) and Indian Park (Montoursville) during June 2008.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran
School Association.
C.
Seventy-five (75) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Freedom Road Cemetery during June
2008.
There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the
cemetery.
10.2
Consider authorizing the BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 to file an application on
its behalf for implementation of the Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth
Program to serve students at LaSaQuik, Concern Life Skills Institute, Lycoming
County Partial Hospitalization – Behavior Specialists Incorporated, and
Lycoming Day Treatment Program.
10.3
Consider approving the submission of the following adult education grant for
the 2008-09 school year:
Pennsylvania State Adult Education Impact Program grant in the amount of
$26,500
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider approving the attached agreement with Larson Design for
engineering/architectural services for Repair of Distressed Brick and Stonework
at the Cochran Elementary School at an estimated cost of $66,500.
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
