W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
June 17, 2008
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES –
Pamela J. Markle
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 9
We believe civility and mutual respect are important in a productive community.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 3 ( c )
The Williamsport Area School Board will govern through policy by delegating to
the Superintendent responsibility for implementation of 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 community should be provided with information about its schools and be
engaged by the Board and staff to encourage input and support for the school
system.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting – May 20, 2008
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
Roosevelt Middle School, for being awarded the Senator Madigan Award for
good citizenship, leadership and scholarship.
B.
Consider re-appointing the following individuals to serve on the Williamsport
Area School District Education Foundation for a three-year term beginning July
1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2011, as recommended by the Williamsport Area
School District Education Foundation Board of Directors:
Richard Dill
Karl Facey Timothy Mahoney
Barbara McNerney
Melvin Wentzel 4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 Construction Projects
A.
Consider authorizing an agreement with Larson Design Group for architectural
services at the Lycoming Valley Middle School to partition the science
classroom. The estimated cost is $3,900 plus expenses, AND approve the
submission of PDE 3074 forms to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for
this project. 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 April 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
06/17/08 $163,792.93
06/17/08A 279,316.04
06/17/08B 141,629.60
06/17/08C 336.00
06/17/08D 168.00
5.3
Consider adopting the General Fund Budget as summarized below and adopting the
following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2009:
ESTIMATED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 06/30/08 $
ESTIMATED RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES
FY08-09 UNRESTRICTED REVENUE
FY08-09 RESTRICTED REVENUE
TOTAL ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE AND REVENUE
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION
FY08-09 UNRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES
FY08-09 RESTRICTED EXPENDITURES
ESTIMATED RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
ESTIMATED JUNE 30, 2009 FUND BALANCE
5. FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
5.3
Consider adopting the General Fund Budget as summarized below and adopting the
following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2009 cont’d:
08/09
Real Property (12.95 mills 07/08)
13.35
Act 511 Taxes
Earned Income
1½ %
Real Estate Transfer
½ of 1%
5.4*
Consider approving budget transfers for FY08, dated June 10, 2008 as presented
in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
5.5*
Consider approving the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/08 to
7/1/09.
B.
Automobile Policy with Peerless Insurance Company through the PICS Program at a
cost of $35,471. (FY08 PICS $37,538).
C.
Worker’s Compensation with Old Republic Insurance Company through
Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) at an estimated cost of $276,793.
(FY08 PSBA $260,515).
D.
Excess Liability Umbrella Policy with Old Republic Insurance Company through
the PSBA at a cost of $22,816. (Unchanged).
E.
School Board Legal Liability with the PSBA Trust at a cost of $17,014 and a
deductible of $10,000. (FY08 PSBA $17,953).
F.
Crime Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $2,521
(Unchanged).
G.
Inland Marine Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of
$643 (Unchanged).
H.
General Liability Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost
of $12,477. (FY08 $9,719 PICS)
I.
Violent Event Response Coverage with Ohio Casualty at a cost of $625.
5.6
Consider contracting with the Pennsylvania Association of School Business
Officials to provide assistance with the evaluation of the Contracted Student
Transportation Proposals
at a cost of $1,200.00 5.
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
5.7
Consider approving the attached resolution regarding the FY09
Homestead/Farmstead
Exemptions: (Resolution will be distributed on Tuesday).
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #605, “Tax
Levy.” Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird.
6.2
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #606, “Tax
Collection.” Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird.
6.3
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #614, “
Payroll Authorization.” Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird.
6.4
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #615, “
Payroll Deductions.” Questions may be directed to Madeline Bird.
6.5
Consider approving the second reading and adoption 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 the Lycoming Valley Middle School Student/Parent Handbook
for the 2008-09 school year.
7.2
Consider authorizing Spitz, Inc. to inspect, clean, repair or replace worn
parts and recalibrate the high school planetarium on August 13, 14 and 15,
2008. This service, last performed in 2006, is scheduled to occur every two
years. Costs for time and materials are estimated at $5,000 (not including
replacement parts or unexpected repairs).
7.3
Consider authorizing Stanley Griggs, science teacher at Williamsport Area High
School, to assist a technician from Spitz, Inc. to inspect, align, and make
routine adjustments to the high school planetarium. This biannual maintenance
routine has been scheduled to occur on August 13, 14, and 15, 2008. As in the
past, the teacher would work up to three days at a rate of $90 per day.
7.4
Consider the payment of Student Assistance stipends to the following CARE Team
representative who was not included in the initial item approved 1/8/08, at the
stipend rate of $924 (stipend positions were board approved 5/6/97); funding
available from the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities grant
Lycoming Valley: Patricia Nicholson
7.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.5
Consider approving the “High School English Curriculum: Grade 9, 10, 11,
12” document.
7.6
Consider approving the Jackson Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook for
the 2008-09 school year. 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.
Linda J. Ault, full-time School Social Worker for the District, for the purpose
of retirement, effective at the end 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 Linda J. Ault from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 34½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a school social worker. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Janice A. Clark, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Jackson Elementary
School, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 9, 2008.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Janice A. Clark
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her six years of dedicated service to our school system as an
instructional support aide. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C.
Jennifer C. Redmon, full-time Language Arts (6th
Grade) at Roosevelt Middle School, for personal reasons, effective May 27,
2008.
D.
Beth Fausnaught Sweeting, full-time ESL teacher at Cochran Elementary School,
for personal reasons, effective June 9, 2008.
E.
Shawna L. Weaver, full-time Elementary Alternative Education teacher at Round
Hills Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective June 20, 2008.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:
F.
Elizabeth M. Moore, resigning from position as teacher for the Title I
Elementary Summer School Program, for personal reasons, effective June 5, 2008
(Ms. Moore will continue as a special education teacher at Cochran).
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE – None at this time
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
The following person(s) 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):
Tina A. Eisenhower
Physical Education 9-12/Health
B.
The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2008-2009 school year
at the rates 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 (all stipends at contracted rates) (pending
completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
WAHS Position
Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director
Todd L. Kendall $8,024
Marching Band Assistant
Laura C. Weir $4,012
Director I
Marching Band Assistant
Ryan R. Pritchard $2,808
Director II
Color Guard Coordinator
Mary Jo Mitchell $4,012
Color Guard Assistant
Kelly S. Sponhouse $1,284
Top Hat Marching Band Director Marc Garside * $2,407
Percussion Assistant Ryan R. Pritchard
$1,444
Color Guard Silks Jessica Nau *
$1,284
Strolling Strings Jeffrey M. Tedford
$3,210
C.
Bobbi J. Gallagher, 1169½ High St., Williamsport, fifth grade teacher at
Stevens Elementary School, as Coordinator for the Accelerated Reader (AR)
Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2007-2008 school term, at a total
annual stipend of $800, funded through Title I (availability of position and
funds to be reviewed annually).
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
D.
Carol S. Fischer, 431 Woodland Ave., Williamsport, Kindergarten teacher at
Stevens Elementary School, as the Volunteer Coordinator at Stevens Elementary
School for the 2007-2008 school term, at a total annual stipend of $400, funded
through Title I (availability of position and funds to be reviewed annually).
E.
The following persons as Middle School Teachers for the Extended School Year
Program for up to 4 hours 40 minutes per day, 5 days per week (one group of
students for four hour block), beginning June 10, 2008, through June 27,
2008,at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs are
funded through EAP:
Michael B. Lundy, Jr. 23 Roseville Rd., Williamsport
Judith J. Bower
75 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Jennifer B. Finnegan
1636 Scott St. Williamsport
Brenda E. Pennella
160 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Ronald E. Sahm 431 Percy St., S. Williamsport
F.
The following persons as Middle School Teachers for the Extended School Year
Program for up to 4 hours 40 minutes per day, 5 days per week (two groups of
students for four hour block), beginning June 10, 2008, through June 27,
2008,at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs are
funded through Title I:
Kevin B. Mumbauer 238 Westland Ave., S. Williamsport
Gregory P. Kinley
677 W. Third St., Lock Haven
George H. Plowman, Jr.
220 Crystal Beach Rd., Mill Hall
Heather M. Vogt
1027 Mulberry St., Williamsport
Substitute Teachers for Middle School Extended Year Program (Title I):
Michelle L. Pulizzi 818 Cemetery St., Williamsport
Melissa A. Love-Ritchey
151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Derek J. Slaughter
1675 Terrace Place, Williamsport
Kelli S. Vassallo
1209 Bonair Dr., Williamsport
Tim M. Tyson
819 Second Ave., Williamsport
Shane M. Laudenslager
90 Valley Rd., Williamsport 17702
G.
Kevin B. Mumbauer, 238 Westland Ave., S. Williamsport, as the Building
Coordinator for Title I Extended School Year Program at the Middle School
Level, for an additional one (1) hour per day (for a total of 5 hours 40
minutes per day) beginning June 10, 2008, through June 27, 2008, at the rate of
$27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs are funded through
Title I.
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
H.
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:
Jaclyn N. Carpenter
325 Beech St., S. Williamsport
(replacing Elizabeth M. Moore, resigned from program)
I.
The following person(s) for temporary part-time warehouse positions, effective
during July and August 2008, at the rate of $11.91 or contract rate per hour,
for up to 8 hours per day or as needed:
Sheila M. Chaapel
716 Third St., Williamsport
Grace A. Hockman
692 Lake Rd., Trout Run
J.
All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers as part-time employees to
perform cleaning and minor maintenance service to the District’s school
bus fleet during June, July and August, 2008 at the salary rate of $11.91 or
current contract rate per hour for the actual number of hours worked, as stated
in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School
District and the Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals.
K.
The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Elementary Summer
School Program, effective July 7, 2008 through August 1, 2008, at the current
rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective
bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the
Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:
Steven R. Deitrick
1403 Almond St., Williamsport
Peggy A. Applegate
346 Greenaway Farm Rd., Cogan Station
Richard H. Kaminski
242 Bennett Dr., Williamsport
L.
The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Middle School Summer
School Program, effective June 10, 2008 through June 27, 2008, at the current
rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective
bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the
Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:
Steven R. Deitrick
1403 Almond St., Williamsport
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
M.
The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Special Education
Summer School Program, effective June 17, 2008, through July 17, 2008, at the
current rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective
bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the
Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:
Deborah L. Monds
2202 Division Rd., Williamsport
Martin J. Jennings III
1340 Ritchey St., Williamsport
David J. Wright
3256 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport
N.
The following persons as school bus aides for the Special Education Summer
School Program, effective June 17, 2008, through July 17, 2008, at the current
rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective
bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the
Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:
Clara L. Bower
2017 Cemetery St., Jersey Shore
Linda A. Clark
5677 Quenshuckney Rd., Jersey Shore
Jill P. Yaple
1777 Andrews Place, Williamsport
O.
All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers and/or bus aides as needed as
substitute school bus drivers or aides for the Elementary Summer School Program
and the Special Education Summer School Program, effective June 10, 2008,
through
August 1, 2008, at the current rate for the actual number of hours worked, as
stated in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area
School District and the Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals.
P.
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:
Mary E. Eaker
2223 Royal Ave., Williamsport (effective 06/23/08)
Cody J. Laielli
763 Miller Hill Rd., Williamsport (effective 06/17/08)
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Ralph J. Roy, 2765 Daughertys Run Rd., Linden, from a school bus driver for the
District to a full-time general custodian (2nd
shift) at the high school (250 day, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of
$29,720, prorated ($14.86 per hour), effective
June 9, 2008 (replacing Bill Fullmer, retired).
8.4* POSITION CHANGES CONT’D:
B.
David J. Wright, 3256 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport, from a school bus
driver for the District to a part-time general custodian at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, 250 days, up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of
$10.81per hour or contract rate, effective June 9, 2008 (replacing Walter Long,
transferred to Jackson).
C.
Rebecca R. Laird, 767 Route 973 East, Cogan Station, 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 or contract rate, effective
August 22, 2008 (replacing Carrie Helminiak, 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 request for facility use:
A.
Creativity Unlimited in PA/Odyssey of the Mind to use the Black Box Theatre at
the Williamsport High School, on June 28 and 29, 2008, to hold a State Board
Summer
Retreat Meeting. Odyssey of the Mind is requesting relief of the occupancy fee
estimated at $50.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider extending the agreement through the 2008-09 school year with WRAK and
WRKK Radio (Clear Channel Communication) to provide broadcast coverage of
Williamsport Area High School sports as the “Voice of the
Millionaires.”
11.2
Consider authorizing the purchase of a new scoreboard for the WAHS Stadium from
DeMans Team Sports of Brookville, PA at an estimated cost of $64,890. The
scoreboard will be funded via business sponsorships that will be displayed on
placards on the scoreboard.
11.3
Consider approving the purchase and lease agreement of 250 Apple Laptops for
high school and middle school teachers at a cost of $286,175 payable in four
annual installments of $71,543.75. This is an interest free lease.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.4
Consider approving an agreement with Sage Technology Solutions for the purchase
of a new telephone and public address system for the Stevens Elementary
School. The cost of the system is $37,822 and as listed on a Pennsylvania
State Contract. The purchase will be made with Capital Reserve Funds.
11.5
Consider approving an agreement with Destiny Resource Management Solution for
the purchase of centralized inventory management software, licensing, training
and support for District libraries. The total cost is $31,920.12 and is
budgeted in our technology budget.
11.6
Consider authorizing the purchase of Science Supplies and Equipment in
accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All
recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors on
this bid, it is impractical to provide a complete tabulation. A complete
tabulation is available in the business office for viewing by any interested
parties.
All bids were received by 1:30 p.m. and opened publicly in the District Service
Center at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
All-Phase Electric Supply, Williamsport, PA $37.02
Benz Microscope Optic Center, Ann Arbor, MI 133.43
Bio Corporation, Alexandria, MN 301.84
Carolina Biological Supply, Burlington, NC 2,231.08
Cynmar Scientific Corporation, Carlinville, IL 375.12
Fisher Science Education, Hanover Park, IL 1,249.95
Alden Forbes Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA 120.00
Frey Scientific Co. Inc, Nashua, NH 620.34
Science Kit, Tonawanda, NY 2,065.70
Sciencelabs.com, Kyle, TX
707.18
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$7,841.66
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
