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, April 15, 2008, 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: Lori A. Baer, Eric J. Budnovitch, Jay B. Shultz, James E. Temple,
David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle.
OPENING EXERCISES – were provided by Mrs. Lois T. Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting – March 18, 2008 (approved with omnibus motion)
Student Representatives’ Report – Kelly Derr
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Outstanding Student Presentation
Kathryn Eshelman, Principal
Reginald Fatherly, Principal
B. Foreign Exchange Student Presentation
Nansi Afifi from Egypt – Hosted by Shazia Javid
Farkhat Apushev from Kazakhstan – Hosted by David & Ann Swift
Sahil Bhattad from India – Hosted by Richard & Carolyn Erickson
Katharina Bigalke from Germany – Hosted by Robert & Tammy Logue
Remy Deweer from Belgium – Hosted by Gregory & Marilyn Frailey
Nadiya Glystyuk from Ukraine – Hosted by Richard & Carolyn Erickson
Thien Anh Nguyen from Vietnam – Hosted by William and Renee Sluzalis
C. Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Grove, Title I Supervisor, for being named a Distinguished Federal Program Coordinator by the Division of Federal Programs.
D. Budget Presentation – Mr. Charles E. Peterson, Jr.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Williams encouraged everyone to participate in the Diversity Day Celebration on May 9th.
Committee Reports by Board Members Cont’d:
Mr. Zimmerman reported that Stuart Knade from PSBA and Fred Holland did an excellent presentation to board members and superintendents at a meeting held at BLaST. He also stated that the Gifted Advisory Committee met and they are working on assessment and placement of math students. Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Adams are doing a good job leading this initative.
Construction Projects – None
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve the balance of the agenda including the minutes and addendum and excluding 4.1 E & F which will be acted on after a recess.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
President Stone announced a recess to hold quasi-judicial hearings at 7:16 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
Motion made by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following two student items:
E. Approve the adjudication of student 07/08–06 resulting from a quasi-judicial hearing held this evening AND
F. Approve the adjudication of student 07/08–07 resulting from a quasi-judicial hearing held this evening.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2008
5.2* Authorize 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
04/15/08 $181,357.86 04/15/08A 145,244.78
04/15/08B 4,871.14 04/15/08C 276,423.12
04/15/08D 10,614.93 04/15/08E 97,717.93
04/15/08F 1,324,473.61 04/15/08G 1,259.19
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
5.3 Approve budget transfers for FY08, dated April 3, 2008 as presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended.
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
7.2 Approve Sol Lurie, a Holocaust survivor, to speak to all Williamsport Area School District grade 8 Lit Media students at Curtin Middle School and selected groups of Williamsport Area High School students at WAHS on Wednesday, April 23. Middle school students involved in this activity have read Anne Frank and studied WWII; high school students will be studying WWII.
There is no speaker fee for this event. Student transportation will be provided through the social studies budget.
7.3 Approve the following 2008 Summer School Course Offerings for the Williamsport Area High School:
FULL CREDIT:
English 9 Basic English 10 Basic
English 11 Basic English 12 Basic
Civics & Multiculturalism Academic and Honors
Government & Economics Academic and Honors
United States History Academic and Honors
Modern World History Academic and Honors
Algebra I Algebra II
Plane Geometry
CREDIT RECOVERY:
English 9 English 10
English 11
Civics & Multiculturalism A
Government & Economics A
United States History A
ONLINE RECOVERY:
Applied Biology Applied Chemistry
Algebra IA Algebra IB
HALF CREDIT:
Reviewing Keyboarding & Computer Physical Education 9, 10, 11/12
Health Education Health 01
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.4 Approve the calendar for the Williamsport Area High School Summer School Program Projected Costs/Rates for 2008: Classes for the 6-week program begin on Monday, June 16, 2008 and end on Friday, July 25, 2008. Classes will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:15 p.m. There will be one vacation day on Friday, July 3, 2008. (Online Courses will begin Thursday, June 12, 2008 and end Friday, July 25, 2008.)
7.5 Approve student rates for the Williamsport Area High School Summer School Program.
Residents Non-Residents Reduced Rate
Half Credit & All
Recovery Classes $160 $240 $140
Full Credit Class $320 $480 $280
7.6 Approve the submission of the following adult education grants for the 2008-09 program year:
Pennsylvania State Act 143 grant in the amount of $30,544
Federal Section 231 grant in the amount of $67,498
To enter into a subcontract with The Lycoming County Literacy Program to provide adult education instruction to their Family Literacy participants in the amount of $12,742
This total figure of $110,784 is the same amount as last year’s grant total.
7.7 Approve a Letter of Agreement with Child Guidance Services to provide paraprofessional Home-School Visitor services to the families of students referred by administrators in the District. This service is a service of the Governor’s Safe Schools Initiative and is fully funded by that Initiative’s grant. The intent is to improve communications with the homes of students experiencing difficulties at school, reducing problematic behaviors. Service levels are limited to available grant funds from through June 30, 2008, and, if renewed, through June 30, 2009.
7.8 Allow the Williamsport YMCA to use multi-purpose room and minor other facilities for the provision of Before and After School Child Care at Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming, Jackson, Sheridan and Round Hills Elementary Schools during the 2008-09 school year. As these programs are a direct advantage to District families, the waiver of fees is requested.
7.9 Approve the use of elementary school facilities by Diakon Family Services to stage Girls On The Run programs. Use is primarily limited to outside facilities and restrooms, with limited indoor access in the event of inclement weather. As the District participated in the establishment of Girls On The Run in this community and the services are a direct benefit to our students, waiver of usage fees is requested.
Sheridan Elementary June 23-27, 2008 Round Hills Elementary TBA
Hepburn-Lycoming July 7-11, 2008 Stevens Elementary TBA
Jackson Elementary August 4-8, 2008 Cochran Elementary TBA
PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Judith A. Smith, School Bus Driver for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion of the 2007-2008 school year (tentative date of June 6, 2008).
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Judith A. Smith from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for her 21 years of dedicated service to our school system as a school bus driver. It further expresses the hope that her years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B. Jason F. Adams, full-time Health & Physical Education teacher at the high school, for personal reasons, effective April 7, 2008.
C. Bridget A. Cortes, School, full-time Instructional Support Aide for the Water Safety Program at the high school, for personal reasons, effective April 16, 2008.
D. Traci A. Marriott, full-time Language Arts teacher at Curtin Middle School, for personal reasons, effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year (tentative ending date of June 9, 2008).
E. Erica Y. McCann, general food service worker at Roosevelt Middle School, for personal reasons, effective April 4, 2008.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leave(s) of absence:
A. Paula E. Bower, full-time Special Education teacher at the high school, for an unpaid leave, effective April 21, 2008, through May 16, 2008.
B. Harvey E. Yancey, School Bus Driver for the District, for an unpaid leave, effective January 23, 2008, through the end of the 2007-2008 school year (tentative ending date of June 6, 2008).
C. Debra A. Schomburg, Food Service Production Manager at Curtin Middle School, for an unpaid leave, effective April 9, 2008, through June 6, 2008, possibly to return sooner.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. The following teachers for after school tutoring at Lycoming Valley Middle School, effective from April 7, 2008, through the close of the program in May, 2008. Four teachers will staff the program each day, from the close of school until 4:30 p.m., at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs are borne by the Cohort IV 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant:
Timothy T. Thompson 7 E. Water St., Lock Haven
Barbara L. Cioffi 1226 Hillsdale Drive, Williamsport
Stephen C. Pfirman 479 Giles Lane, Williamsport
Patricia Nicholson 1347 Faxon Parkway, Williamsport
John M. Dick 87 Dick Ruch Lane, Jersey Shore
William A. Reed II 1132 Mountain Rd., Montoursville
Susan R. McCusker 1934 Mountview Ave., Montoursville
Kate E. Kreger 5438 Rt. 414, Morris 16938
Sarah D. Bohnert 5648 Grangers Lane, Morris 16938
B. The following persons as paid interns in the Tax Office, effective date as indicated, for the duration of up to 240 hours, at the rate of $7.15 per hour (no benefits):
Stephen J. Butters 137 West Main St., Bloomsburg (effective 05/12/08)
Justin L. Waycaster 181 Vincent Ave., Watsontown (effective 04/21/08)
C. Diane E. DeMott-Thompson, 312 Westland Ave., South Williamsport, as school nurse for the Elementary Summer School Program, for up to 3½ hours per day, 5 days per week, effective July 7, 2008, through August 1, 2008 at the rate of $27.71 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs are budgeted under Title I.
D. Judith A. Smith, 32 Harvest Moon Park, Linden, as a substitute school bus driver (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective for the start of the 2008-2009 school year.
E. The following person(s) as non-certificated substitute teacher(s) with receipt of an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the salary and/or 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 during the 2007-2008 school year:
Kaitlin L. Eck 124 Quaker State Rd., Montoursville (effective 02/27/08)
F. 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:
Michelle L. Cappa 2144 Quaker Hill Rd., Cogan Station (effective 04/10/08)
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G. The following substitute administrative support/aide(s), subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board policy (Administrative Support - $7.50/hr., Instructional Aide - $7.15/hr.; up to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the actual number of hours assigned and worked:
Judith A. Ruhl 102 Goldy Lane, Williamsport
Melanie L. Miller 1961 Walters Rd., Montoursville
H. Michael J. Keip, 2315 Hillside Ave., Williamsport, as a substitute school bus driver (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $11.00 per hour, effective April 14, 2008.
I. The following persons to the positions indicated for the Williamsport Area High School Drama Productions for productions during the 2007-2008 school year:
Director/Producer Marie E. Fox $979.00
(December 6, 8, and 9, 2007)
Director/Producer John C. Weaver $979.00
(April 4, and 5, 2008)
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position change(s):
A. Nancy M. Beamer, 922 Cherry St., Williamsport, from a general food service worker (4 hours daily) to a general food service worker (4 ¾ hours daily) at Cochran Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $11.06 per hour or current contract rate, effective for the start of the 2008-2009 school year (replacing Virginia Zeigler, retiring June 2008).
B. Yul B. Holloway, P.O. Box 1961, Williamsport, from a full-time Administrative Support I in the Tax Office at the DSC to a full-time Administrative Support I (245 day, 7½ hours per day) in the Red House at the high school, with a base wage rate of $28, 316, prorated ($15.41 per hour), effective April 14, 2008 (replacing Diane Burns, transferred).
C. Amanda M. Eichenlaub, 2720 West Fourth St., Williamsport, from a substitute food service worker to a general food service worker (4½ hours daily) at Jackson Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $10.56 per hour, effective April 16, 2008 (replacing Katherine Hoover, resigned).
8.5 OTHER
A. Approve an extension of Dana A. Strunk’s work schedule (Administrative Support, part-time - Music/Gifted and Data Analysis Departments at the DSC) for up to 14 additional days to prepare for the start of the 2008-2009 school year.
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:
All students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip disciplinary requirements
in order to participate.
A. Forty-seven (47) anatomy and art students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Philadelphia during April 2008 to visit the Thomas Mutter Museum and the Museum of Art. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. The cost of the trip will be funded by the participating students since the trip will be taken on a non-school day.
B. Approximately 35 members of the Williamsport Area High School’s School Beautification Team, accompanied by 6-8 faculty and support staff members, to travel to New York City on a Saturday during May 2008 to visit the Statue of Liberty and South Street Seaport. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid for by club funds and a participation fee.
C. Forty-seven (47) second grade students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, an interpreter, and parent chaperones, to travel to the Community Arts Center to see a musical production and to the Giant Food Store.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
D. Sixty (60) 9th Grade Academy students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penn State University during May 2008 to tour the campus. District transportation is requested and will be paid through the Project 720 budget. Four substitutes will be required for the day.
10.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
E. Ten (10) Jackson Elementary Students, accompanied by their principal and PTO officers, to travel to Hoss’s Steak and Sea House during April 2008 as their reward for their participation in a recent fundraiser. Transportation will be provided by limousine. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
F. Retroactive Approval: Four (4) members of the Les Miserables cast from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to the WRAK radio station during April 2008 to advertise the musical. Transportation was provided by their teacher.
G. Approximately 30 Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by two teachers, to travel to Penn College during May 2008 to attend a state government seminar. Transportation to and from the event will be provided by the students’ parents. Substitutes will not be required because the trip will take place on an inservice day.
H. Eight (8) Williamsport Area High School music students, accompanied by their three teachers, to travel to Hershey on four dates during April 2008 to participate in the PMEA State Music Competition. The students will be transported by the teachers. Three substitutes will be required for three days.
I. Approximately 20 9th Grade Academy students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Jackson Elementary School on two dates during April and May 2008. The students will be visiting kindergarten classes to promote literacy. The students will be transported in the high school van. There will be no cost to the District.
J. Twenty-five (25) horticulture students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Roosevelt Middle School during April 2008. They will be working with landscapers from Penn College to determine plants appropriate for planting at the school. District transportation is requested.
K. Thirty (30) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their two teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County Courthouse during May 2008 to tour the courthouse and observe a trial. District transportation is requested. Two substitutes will be required for the day.
L. Three (3) Williamsport Area High School students, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Penn College during April 2008 to participate in hands-on activities in information technology. District transportation is requested. One substitute will be required for the day.
10.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
M. Approximately 160 eighth grade students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers and staff members, to travel to Little Pine State Park on two dates during May 2008 as part of their outdoor science studies. The students will be divided into two groups and attend on separate dates.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Curtin PTO.
N. Eight (8) students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher, an aide, and three counselors, to travel to the SPCA during April 2008. The trip is an opportunity to reinforce their character education and citizenship skills.
District transportation is requested which will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
O. Eighty (88) kindergarten students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Indian Park and Scarlet Summer Farm (Muncy) during June 2008. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
P. Approximately 100 second grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Lycoming County Landfill and the Hiawatha during June 2008. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
Q. Seventy (70) second grade students from Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during May 2008. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Hepburn-Lycoming PTO.
R. All first grade students from Jackson Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, paraprofessionals, and parent chaperones, to travel to T&D’s Cats of the World (Penn’s Creek). District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Jackson PTO.
by their two teachers, to travel to Kentucky Knob and Fallingwater (Dunbar) to visit two homes specifically known for their architecture. District transportation is requested. The cost of the trip will be funded by the students. Two substitutes will be required for the day.
T. Ten (10) food service students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to South Williamsport on two dates during April 2008 to assist the Office of the Aging in serving lunches. District transportation is requested.
10.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
U. Ten (10) emotional support students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their two teachers, to travel to Little Pine Creek and Little Bear Creek on two dates in May 2008 to assist the Pennsylvania Game Commission with stocking fish. Transportation will be provided in the school van with personal vehicles supplementing if needed.
V. Approximately 27 food service students from the Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by three staff members, to travel to Doc’s Irish Inn (Canton) during May 2008 to tour the facility and learn about its operations. District transportation is requested.
W. Forty-five (45) kindergarten students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Waltz’s Farm (Linden) and Indian Park (Montoursville) during May 2008. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
X. Forty-one (41) learning support students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and other staff members, to travel to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland during May 2008. Transportation will be provided by City Bus. All costs will be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
Y. Forty-four (44) kindergarten students from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the Holtzman Farm and Bruce Henry Park during May 2008. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
Z. Approximately 130 sixth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Ravensburg State Park during May 2008. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Roosevelt PTO.
AA. Approximately 135 eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Curtin Middle School during April 2008 to hear a presentation by a Holocaust survivor. District transportation is requested.
BB. Approximately 116 eighth grade students from Lycoming Valley Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Curtin Middle School during April 2008 to hear a presentation by a Holocaust survivor. District transportation is requested.
CC Approximately 100 eighth grade students from Lycoming Valley Middle School, accompanied by building staff members and parent volunteers, to travel to the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore, MD on a Saturday in May. Students will visit the National Aquarium and historic sites in the Baltimore harbor area. Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs for this trip will be paid by Student Activities funds and the participating students.
10.1* Approve the following student trips cont’d:
DD. Sixteen (16) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Cherry, White & Blues singers, accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Mansfield University during April 2008 to attend a vocal jazz festival. District transportation is requested. One substitute will be required for the day.
EE. Twenty (20) members of the Curtin Middle School Jazz Band, accompanied by their teacher and a parent, to travel to Brandon Park during April 2008 to perform at the Arbor Day ceremony. The students will walk to and from the park. There will be no cost to the District.
10.2 Approve a contract with Us Girls Entertainment, Williamsport, in the amount of $150 to provide music for a school activity at Lycoming Valley Middle School on April 16, 2008. Student Activities Funds will be used for this event.
10.3 Approve the following request for facility use:
A. Dr. June Baskin Visual Arts Camp/First Foundation Project to use the Art Suite at the Williamsport High School, on June 16 through June 20, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. to hold a wearable art and sculpture camp for county students. Jackie Thomas/The First Foundation is requesting relief of the occupancy fee estimated at $125.00. Certificate of Insurance on file.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1 Authorize the purchase of general supplies to replenish inventoried stock in accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting our 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, March 11, 2008.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
AFP Industries Inc., Miami Springs, FL $4,529.62
Bye Mo’r Inc., Kingsbury, IN 1,537.10
Corporate Express, New Cumberland, PA 4,199.72
Kurtz Bros., Clearfield, PA 20,921.42
National Art & School Supplies, Rahway, NJ 883.50
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 147.28
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL 17,119.58
Quill Office Supplies, Palatine, IL 3,738.70
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD $53,076.92
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.2 Authorize the purchase of custodial supplies to replenish inventoried stock in accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid price meeting our 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, March 4, 2008.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
All-Phase Electric Supply Co. Inc., Williamsport, PA $2,168.00
Avis Building Supply, Avis, PA 705.00
Central Poly Corporation, Linden, NJ 13,301.60
Dauphin Electric Associates Inc., Lewisburg, PA 288.72
Genesis II Inc., Rock Hill, SC 1,710.40
INDCO Inc., Glouchester, NJ 9,825.60
Kressly’s Paint & Wallpaper, South Williamsport, PA 12,345.00
LJC Distributors, Scranton, PA 330.00
LL Clean Company Inc., Gibbsboro, NJ 850.00
Lowe’s Home Centers Inc., Montoursville, PA 416.04
Master Chemical Products Inc., Wilkes Barre, PA 13,382.16
Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL 196.32
Susquehanna Paper and Sanitary, Williamsport, PA 1,665.60
T & B Specialties Inc., Jackson, NJ 2,100.00
United Restaurant Equipment Inc., Harrisburg, PA 8,640.68
Vasco Brands Inc., Elmira, NY 380.64
Wesco Distribution Inc., Williamsport, PA 48.96
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARD $68,354.72
TAX ITEMS - None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelley reported the following:
A.
The District received a commendation from the National Guard for transporting
reservist over the holidays.
B.
The Les Miserables musical was very impressive as was the Round Hills Theater
production.
Dr. Kelley is proud to be the Superintendent of the Williamsport Area School
District.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Shultz stated that he would like to see the District evaluate the use of
school uniforms.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced that an executive session was held prior to this
evening meeting and that another one would be held following this evening
meeting to discuss the terms and conditions of employment for one or more
District employees, and to receive legal advice from an attorney.
Upon motion made by Mr. Temple, seconded by Mr. Budnovitch and carried the
meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary