Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA

Board of Directors Meeting

W illiamsport A rea

S chool D istrict

Board of Directors Meeting

July 15, 2008

6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

AGENDA

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. OPENING EXERCISES – Eric J. Budnovitch

SILENT REFLECTION

DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 1

We believe that education is essential to the vitality of the community.

PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 3 ( d )

The Williamsport Area School Board will govern through policy by ensuring public access to adopted 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:

Devoting time, thought and study to our duties and responsibilities as School

Board members is critical for rendering effective and credible service.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None

4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD

4.1 BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.

A. Congratulations to Jessica Weaver, a June 2008 graduate of the Williamsport Area High School, for being awarded a $20,000 scholarship award from KFC Colonel’s Scholars to attend Mansfield University where she will pursue a nursing degree.

B. Secondary Alternative Education Presentation—David Wright and

William Rathjen

C. Discussion and possible action between the City of Williamsport and Williamsport

Area School District for the Kohl’s Project.

4.2 Committee Reports by Board Members

4.3 Construction Projects

A. Consider authorizing entering into a release agreement with Lobar, Inc. whereby

the district will release construction claims arising from the Cochran Elementary

School project in return for payment of $7,500.

5. FINANCE REPORT

Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson

5.1 Consider approving the following financial reports:

A. Payroll Report for the month of June 2008:

General Fund – Unrestricted $2,873,579.28

General Fund – Restricted 210,433.37

Athletics and Extra Curricular 26,480.75

Food Service Fund 78,038.43

Data Processing Fund 21,071.76

Maintenance Fund 33,627.12

Earned Income Tax 40,873.76

Student Activities .00

TOTAL $3,284,104.47

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

07/15/08 $468,145.93 07/15/08A 302,494.62

07/15/08B 13,597.02 07/15/08C 7,278.65

07/15/08D 122,850.14 07/15/08E 1,475.18

07/15/08F 75,762.25 07/15/08G 4,610.81

07/15/08H 1,411,240.50 07/15/08I 703,772.75

07/15/08J 284,201.33 07/15/08K 115,937.57

07/15/08L 23,395.50 07/15/08M 2,145,410.21

07/15/08N 195,679.80 07/15/08O 132,762.73

07/15/08P 43,408.76 07/15/08Q 7,057.07

6. BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple

Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.

7. CURRICULUM REPORT

Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.

7.1 Consider approving Randy Zangara, Assistant Principal at Curtin Middle School, to participate in Leadership Lycoming. Tuition cost is $1,250 and is budgeted in his administrative conference account.

7. CURRICULUM REPORT

7.2 Consider approving the Williamsport Area School District Reading Recovery Training Site to provide Reading Recovery Continuing Contact Services during 2008-09 to:

4 Reading Recovery Teachers – Shikellamy School District

3 Reading Recovery Teachers – Montgomery Area School District

5 Reading Recovery Teachers – Bald Eagle Area School District*

2 Reading Recovery Teachers – Sullivan County School District

1 Reading Recovery Teacher – Galeton Area School District

Each district will pay WASD $650 per teacher (mileage will be reimbursed by each district directly to the WASD Teacher Leader). The cost will cover: (a) one site visit by the WASD Reading Recovery Teacher Leader to each of the teachers; and (b) participation by each of the Reading Recovery Teachers in six Continuing Contact sessions to be held at the WASD Reading Recovery Training Site during 2008-09.

* One Bald Eagle Area SD teacher must have the Reading Recovery status reactivated at a cost of $1,300 ($650 for the 2008-09 Reading Recovery Continuing Contact costs plus $650 for the additional training that will be required from the WASD Reading Recovery Teacher Leader).

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. Kathy M. Shirey, resigning from administrative support staff position for the Elementary Summer School Program, for personal reasons, effective June 30, 2008 (Ms. Shirey will continue as administrative support at the high school).

B. Karen D. Scampone, resigning from position as teacher for the Title I Elementary Summer School Program, for personal reasons, effective July 1, 2008 (Ms. Scampone will continue as a speech teacher at Jackson).

8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:

A. Elissa K. Koontz*, full-time Title I Reading Specialist at Jackson Elementary School, for an unpaid leave, effective August 26, 2008, through the end of the first semester of the 2008-2009 school year (tentative ending date of January 23, 2009).

8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:

B. Christopher P. Anderson*, General Maintenance Worker for the District, for an unpaid leave, effective August 28, 2008, through November 19, 2008.

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF

Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:

A. LeeAnn B. Ritchie, 3767 State Route 890, Sunbury 17801, as Secondary School Curriculum Supervisor for the Humanities, effective date to be determined, at a salary of $83,189, prorated, and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Compensation Plan (replacing Bernadette Strong, retired).

B. Eric L. Clayton, 515 Orlando Ave., State College 16803, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Choral Music at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, master’s, $42,250 (replacing Anna Radspinner, transferred to Roosevelt to replace Nathan Reed, resigned). Mr. Clayton will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.

C. Miranda J. Dincher, 501 Washington Ave., Jersey Shore, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), as a ½ Guided Reading and ½ Kindergarten Teacher at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor's, $40,250 (replacing Jill Robbins, transferred to replace Linda Wheeland, transferred to replace Kellie Bower-Vogt, retired).

D. Darcy L. Immel, 145 Long St., Spring Mills 16875, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Mathematics at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,250 (new position approved by the Board). Ms. Immel will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.

E. Matthew D. Palmatier, 943 Coldwatertown Rd., Jersey Shore, a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Mathematics at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,250 (vacancy created due to retirement of Debra Nardi). Mr. Palmatier will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

F. Jeffrey D. Pelly, 3625 Winona St., Philadelphia, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Special Education (Autistic) at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, master's, $42,250 (new position approved by the Board). Mr. Pelly will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.

G. Nathan E. Pish, 243 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport, 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 (replacing John Imrisek, retired). Mr. Pish will also be scheduled to par-ticipate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.

H. Mary E. Rider-Dincher, 2845 Four Mile Drive, Montoursville, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Language Arts at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 2, master’s, $43,250 (replacing Traci Marriott, resigned).

I. Jeremy S. Steppe, 18 Knoll Rd., S. Williamsport, 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 1, bachelor's, $39,250 (replacing Jason Adams, resigned). Mr. Steppe will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.

J. Nadera F. Yancey, 1250 West Third St., Apt. 3, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach 6^th Grade Social Studies at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,250 (replacing Richard Hess, retired). Ms. Yancey will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.

K. Faith F. Nelson, 2765 Blair St., Ext., Montoursville, as a part-time Administrative Support I (245 day, 5 hours per day) for the Mail Room at the District Service Center, with a base wage rate of $11.21 per hour, effective June 30, 2008 (replacing Charles Hughes, transferred; position revised to part-time).

L. 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:

Nicholas J. Kelley 310 N. Shaffer Hill Rd., Cogan Station

(replacing Karen D. Scampone, resigned from program)

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

M. The following persons as administrative support staff for the Summer School Program, effective July 7, 2008, through August 1, 2008 (up to 4 hours per day, 5 days per week), plus up to two days training prior to summer school, at the current contract rate. All costs are budgeted under Title I:

Jackson: Wala S. Tillman 1740 Memorial Ave., Williamsport

(replacing Kathy Shirey, resigned from program)

N. The following person(s) as part-time aide(s) to assist the Athletic Program at the high school and the middle schools during the fall and spring sessions, effective June, 2008 at the current contract rate (position previously held by Linda McManus):

Donna M. Engel 1876 Janet Ave., Williamsport

O. Dr. Shelly Litz to provide one hour of summer school tutoring four days per week for up to five weeks effective July, 2008, at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($27.71 or contract rate). Funds are budgeted under Title I.

P. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2008-2009 school year at the salary rate of $27.71 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked. Appoint all full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to service as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked:

Restricted General Fund

Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program

Kathryn S. Poust Teacher

Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher

Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator

Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program

Adult Basic Education Program

Dianne M. Masten Teacher

Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher

Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program

General Education Development - Lycoming County Prison Program

Dianne M. Masten Teacher

Elizabeth J. Seagraves Teacher

Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

P. The following people to work in the various adult education programs cont’ d:

General Education Development Program

John M. Dick Teacher

Jessica Jo Long Teacher

Stephen C. Pfirman Teacher

Jeanne Yaggi Teacher

Susan E. Murphy Teacher

Joanne M. Thomas Substitute Teacher

Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program

Family Literacy Program

Martha J. Hunter Teacher

Adult Education Impact Program

Kathryn S. Poust Teacher

Unrestricted General Fund

Patricia M. Nicholson Independent Study Co-Supervisor

Susan E. Murphy Independent Study Co-Supervisor

Extra-Curricular Employment Agreement

Under the provisions of Pennsylvania Act 2002-234, please approve the extra-curricular employment agreement for the following individuals to work in the Adult Education Program for the 2008-2009 program year at a salary rate of $27.71 per hour:

James H. Burget Teacher - GED Program

George E. Cook Teacher - GED Program

Janet M. Linderman Teacher - GED Program & Independent Study

Co-Supervisor

Carol L. McMurray Teacher - PA Adult Literacy Program

Alfred L. Poff Substitute Teacher - GED Program

Anthony J. Delisi Supervisor/Coordinator for all of the programs listed above under Restricted General Fund and as the Coordinator of Adult Education under Unrestricted General Fund

Q. Any student enrolled at the Williamsport Area High School Designed Education Program for employment in the Food Service Department and subject to assignment by Patricia Cioffi, Job Training Coordinator, to be paid at the rate of $7.15 per hour (hourly minimum wage rate) for the actual number of hours worked for the 2008-2009 school year.

8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

R. The following substitute food service worker(s), at the salary rate of $7.15 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 26, 2008:

Bruce A. Paulhamus 38 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport

S. 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 45^th day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year), and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:

Tabitha H. Young 811 Moore Ave., Williamsport

8.4* POSITION CHANGES

Consider approving the following position change(s):

A. Charles E. Hughes, 133 Confair Parkway, Montoursville, from full-time Printer at the District Service Center to full-time Stock Clerk at the Warehouse Complex (250 day, 8 hours per day), at the base salary rate of $33,220, prorated ($16.61 per hour) or contract rate, effective July 7, 2008 (replacing David Staib, retired).

B. Kimberly A. Whittington, 639 Fifth Ave., Williamsport, from a general food service worker at the high school to a part-time (185 days, up to 5 hours per day) Instructional Support Aide for the Water Safety Program at the Williamsport Area High School, effective with the start of the 2008-2009 school year (tentative start date of August 25, 2008), with a base wage rate of $11.31 per hour or contract rate (replacing Bridget Cortes, resigned; position revised to part-time).

8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES

A. Consider approving the following monthly deposit rates per employee to be paid to the Lycoming County Insurance Consortium (health insurance), effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009:

WASD Traditional Plan $929.11

WASD First Priority Health (HMO) $871.40

PPO $876.37

8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES CONT’D:

B. Consider approving a contract with Delta Dental, One Delta Drive, Mechanicsburg, to provide dental care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area School District under a Cost-Plus rating method for the 2008-2009 school year calculated as follows: cost of claims incurred + $4.05/month for each primary enrollee. Settlements under this arrangement will be calculated monthly with weekly wire transfers.

C. Consider approving the following rates to provide life insurance and AD&D coverage for eligible employees with Harleysville Life, effective July 1, 2008:

$.13/$1,000 Life

$.025/$1,000 AD&D

D. Consider authorizing the Board President to sign an agreement with Employee Services, Inc., 55 Chamberlain St., Wellsville, New York 14895, reflecting a rate of $20.84 per employee for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services for the 2008-2009 school year.

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 filing of an application for participation in the National School

Lunch and Breakfast Program and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.

11. BIDS/CONTRACTS

Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.

11.1 Consider approving a partnership between the James V. Brown Library and the WASD Title I schools for parent training opportunities. The James V. Brown Library will provide up to two parent workshops, at a maximum of $300 per workshop, not to exceed a total of $600 per Title I school for 2008-09. All funds are budgeted under Title I Parent funds for each Title I school.

11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:

11.2 Consider approving the agreement with YMCA Childcare Services for child care during

Title I Parent Workshops for the 2008-09 school year. All costs are paid through Title I.

11.3 Consider authorizing the purchase of Art Specialty 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 for 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., Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

RECOMMENDED AWARDS:

Corporate Express Inc., New Cumberland, PA $825.33

Commercial Art Supply Inc., Syracuse, NY 1,639.10

Elgin School Supply Co., Inc., Chico, CA 461.96

Kurtz Bros. Inc., Clearfield, PA 1,319.03

National Art & School Supplies, Rahway, NJ 1,558.52

Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 252.33

Quill Office Supplies Inc., Palatine, IL 21.48

S & S Worldwide Inc., Colchester, CT 122.57

Sax Arts & Crafts Inc., New Berlin, WI 4,274.52

Triarco Arts & Crafts Inc., Plymouth, MN 3,249.29

TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $13,724.13

11.4 Consider authorizing the purchase of Music 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 for 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, June 3, 2008.

11. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:

11.4 Consider authorizing the purchase of Music Supplies and Equipment cont’d:

RECOMMENDED AWARDS:

Haines Music, Selinsgrove, PA $8,060.35

Interstate Music Supply Inc., New Berlin, WI 2,191.60

Loser’s Music, Lebanon, PA 223.00

NEMC, Mountainside, NJ 10,190.00

Nick Rail Music Inc., Santa Barbara, CA 342.30

Robert M. Sides Inc., Williamsport, PA 5,619.05

Steve Weiss Music Inc., Willow Grove, PA 2,632.76

Shar Music Products Inc., Ann Arbor, MI 4,717.43

Washington Music Center Inc., Wheaton, MD 19,168.20

West Music Company Inc., Coralville, IA 408.10

TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $53,552.79

11.5 Consider approving an agreement with Scott Younkin Auctioneer, PO Box 69, Linden, PA to dispose of the District’s unused and unneeded fitness equipment, at a Woodward Township Fire Hall on Saturday, August 9, 2008.

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.