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, May 6, 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, Karen V. Harris, Pamela J. Markle,
Jay B. Shultz (arrived 6:13 pm prior to any votes), James E. Temple,
David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
OPENING EXERCISES – were provided by Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
Student Representatives’ Report – Shante Johnson
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Outstanding Student Presentation
Presented by Dr. Robert Williams, Principal
Presented by Jim Dougherty, Principal
B. Congratulations to Kelsey Metz, a sophomore at the Williamsport Area High School, for being named the first place winner in the A-Exam of the American Chemical Society High School Chemistry Competition.
President Stone recognized Nayo Brown who spoke to the Board about a donation of a shed to be used by the Community Garden Project.
Committee Reports by Board Members
Mrs. Williams reminded everyone to support the Diversity Day celebration this Friday.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Alternative Education Committee met before the board meeting.
Mr. Rathjen will be providing a report to the Board on June 3, 2008.
Construction Projects - None
Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Ms. Markle, to approve the balance of the agenda including the addendum, except item 5.3 concerning proposed final budget.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report for the month of April 2008:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,708,166.17
General Fund – Restricted 228,775.42
Athletics and Extra Curricular 34,860.31
Food Service Fund 80,340.03
Data Processing Fund 21,072.72
Maintenance Fund 35,330.24
Earned Income Tax 38,609.22
Student Activities 200.00
TOTAL $3,147,354.11
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
05/06/08 $790,959.56 05/06/08A 274,556.48
05/06/08B 4,610.81 05/06/08C 3,251.60
05/06/08D 200.00 05/06/08E 1,328,970.12
05/06/08F 703,825.18 05/06/08G 364,865.71 05/06/08H 12,603.26 05/06/08I 2,672.49
05/06/08J 71,563.66 05/06/08K 68,263.35
05/06/08L 1,300.00 05/06/08M 1,349,827.50
05/06/08N 76,671.45 05/06/08O 20,898.41
05/06/08P 168.00 05/06/08Q 349.47
05/06/08R 2,920.00 05/06/08S 1,681.57
5.3* Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to adopt the following resolution relative to a Proposed Final Budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year:
RESOLVED: That in accordance with the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, Section 687 and Act 1 of 2006, the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District announces a proposed general fund budget in the amount of funds which will be required by the Williamsport Area School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and
5.3* Adopt the following resolution relative to a Proposed Final Budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year:
RESOLVED FURTHER: That a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District is scheduled to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, for the purpose of adopting the general fund budget and such other general business as may be brought before the Board, and
RESOLVED FURTHER: That the Secretary be and is hereby authorized and directed to provide for special notice in a local newspaper that the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Office of the Board Secretary of the Williamsport Area School District,
201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania for all who may be interested:
The following is a summary of the proposed General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008:
ESTIMATED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 06/30/08 $ 4,500,000
ESTIMATED RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES 200,000
FY08-09 UNRESTRICTED REVENUE 63,729,534
FY08-09 RESTRICTED REVENUE 7,100,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE AND REVENUE
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 75,529,534
FY08-09 UNRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES 64,092,309
FY08-09 RESTRICTED EXPENDITURES 7,100,000
ESTIMATED RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES 200,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 71,392,309
ESTIMATED JUNE 30, 2009 FUND BALANCE 4,137,225
Although the Tax levy will not be made until the budget is adopted on June 17, 2008, the Proposed Final Budget anticipates the following taxes:
08/09
Real Property (12.95 mills 07/08) 13.5 mills
Act 511 Taxes
Earned Income 1½ %
Real Estate Transfer ½ of 1%
The motion carried by a vote of 7-2 with Ms. Markle and Mr. Budnovitch voting No.
5.4* Authorize the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2008-2009:
A. A public official bond in the amount of $500,000 for the following for the faithful performance of duties for the period beginning July 1, 2008 and the premium paid in accordance with Sections 431, 436 and 658 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
1. Charles E. Peterson, Jr., Board Secretary/Business Administrator (as Board Secretary).
B. The Controller/Treasurer to invest funds temporarily surplus to the needs of the Williamsport Area School District during fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, in accordance with the provisions of the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, Section 440.1.
C. The Purchasing Agent to purchase material and supplies, contracted services, furniture, equipment, textbooks and other goods and services for which appropriations are made in the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, in accordance with the School Laws of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, and School Board Policy.
D. The payment of salaries for instructional and non-instructional employees as these salaries become due and payable on the following dates:
07/03/08 07/18/08 08/01/08
08/15/08 08/29/08 09/12/08
09/26/08 10/10/08 10/24/08
11/07/08 11/21/08 12/05/08
12/19/08 01/02/09 01/16/09
01/30/09 02/13/09 02/27/09
03/13/09 03/27/09 04/10/09
04/24/09 05/08/09 05/22/09
06/05/09 06/19/09
E. The following signatories for all depositories of the funds of the Williamsport Area School District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009:
David B. Stone, Jr. - Board President
Charles E. Peterson, Jr. - Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Madeline T. Bird - Controller/Treasurer
5.4* Authorize the following action relative to Fiscal Year 2008-2009 cont’d:
F. The following depositories of the funds of the Williamsport Area School District be authorized for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009:
Citizens Bank Fidelity Investments
FNB Bank JP Morgan Chase Bank
Legacy Bank M & T Bank
PNC Bank Sovereign Bank
Omega Bank Susquehanna Bank
Wachovia Bank, N.A. Woodlands Bank
Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT)
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Funds (PSDLAF)
US Bank
Bank of NY Trust Company
BOARD POLICY – None
6.1
Approve the first reading of Policy #237, “Electronic Devices.”
Questions may
be directed to David Wright, Director of Student Services.
6.2
Approve the first reading of Policy #529, “Substitute Compensation”
(Classified Employees). Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Director
of Human Resources. CURRICULUM REPORT
7.2
Approve Roosevelt Middle School Student/Parent Handbook for the 2008-09 school
year.
7.3
Approve Round Hills Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook for the 2008-09
school year.
7.4
Extend liability insurance coverage under the District’s policy to six
competent graduate student psychologist interns (Sarah Balduino, Warren
Whitaker, Kristin Furth, Renee Sutton and Mark Walzer from Bucknell University
and Sarah Starr from Marywood University) who will continue to provide
voluntary service to the District beyond the end of the University’s
semester and through the summer – from May 10 through August 30, 2008.
The services will be provided gratis and the University is unable to provide
coverage when not in session.
7.5
Consistent with School Board Policy #239, “Foreign Exchange Students,”
; consider the approval of the AFS, American Field Service, as a sponsor agency
for foreign exchange students. Appropriate documentation is on file with
Student Services in support of this program’s request.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.6
Enter into a two-year agreement with Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind to host
the State Finals Tournament at the Williamsport Area High School on April 18,
2009 with the date for the 2010 competition to be determined. The fee charged
to Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind for the 2009 event will be $4,175 plus the
cost of providing a nurse or emergency medical services for the day of the
event. The fee charged for the 2010 event will be determined after evaluating
the costs incurred in 2009. PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for the
purposes indicated:
A.
Susan L. Metzger, full-time Health Room Technician at Stevens and Sheridan
Elementary School, for other employment, effective May 2, 2008.
B.
Gwynn E. Shelley, regular part-time school bus driver for the District, for
other employment, effective May 14, 2008.
C.
Linda L. McManus, resigning from position as a part-time aide to assist the
Athletic Program, effective April 18, 2008. (Ms. McManus will continue as
instructional aide at the high school).
D.
Michele L. Lusk, full-time Food Service Satellite Manager at Hepburn-Lycoming
Elementary School, 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 Michele L. Lusk
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 23 years of dedicated service to our school system as a
Food Service Manager. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
E.
Louise A. Campana, resigning from position as teacher for the Title I
Elementary Summer School Program, for personal reasons, effective April 7, 2008
(Ms. Campana will continue as fourth grade teacher at Jackson).
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Beatrice J. Magargle*, school bus aide for the District, for an unpaid leave,
effective May 15, 2008, through June 6, 2008.
B.
Lena N. Pryor, part-time instructional support aide at Lycoming Valley Middle
School, for an unpaid leave, effective April 18, 2008, through June 6, 2008.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONT’D:
C.
Amanda M. Whyman*, full-time Art teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, for an
unpaid leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective April 16, 2008,
through June 9, 2008.
D.
Brenda D. Winter*, full-time special education teacher at the high school,
unpaid leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective May 5, 2008
through June 9, 2008.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A.
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:
Daniel L. Carpenter
2227 Mosser Ave., Williamsport (effective 05/05/08)
Heather E. Way
2793 Calvert Rd., Trout Run
B.
The following substitute technical support, subject to assignment by the
Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board policy
($11.00 per hour; up to a maximum of 245 days/year) and only for the actual
number of hours assigned and worked:
Michelle A. Camp
1290 Cemetery Rd., Montoursville (effective 04/22/08)
C.
Madeline T. Bird as Treasurer of the Williamsport Area School District for a
term of one year, effective July 1, 2008.
Section 404 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended, established a one-
year term of office for the Treasurer. Madeline Bird is the Controller/Tax
Officer, effective July 1, 2008. That position includes the duties of
Treasurer.
D.
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:
Jackie N. Carpenter
325 Beech St., S. Williamsport (effective 05/12/08)
Kirsten T. Schuyler
52 Roderick Rd., Williamsport (effective 05/12/08)
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
E.
Rebecca R. Laird, 767 Route 973 East, Cogan Station, as a substitute food
service worker, at the salary rate of $7.15 per hour, for the actual number of
hours worked, effective May 7, 2008.
F.
Vincent Chiglinsky, Jr., 506 Louisa St., Williamsport, as a substitute school
bus driver (non-bargaining unit personnel), with a base wage rate of $11.00 per
hour, effective May 5, 2008.
G.
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:
Tammi M. Dunkleberger
17 Roseville Rd., Williamsport
(replacing Louise A. Campana, resigned from program)
8.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position change(s):
A.
Carrie L. Helminiak, 17 Round Hills Rd., Williamsport, from a general food
service worker (3 hours daily) at the high school to a Food Service Production
Cafeteria Manager (6¾ hours daily) at Lycoming Valley Middle School, with
a base wage rate of $13.21 per hour or current contract rate, effective for the
start of the 2008-2009 school year (replacing Bonnie Tebbs, retiring June
2008).
B.
Carol L. Gamble, 959 Freedom Rd., Williamsport, from a substitute food service
worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at Roosevelt Middle
School, with a base wage rate of $10.56 per hour, effective May 7, 2008
(replacing Erica McCann, resigned).
C.
Shawn C. Bock, 621 Livermore Rd., Williamsport, from a substitute custodian to
a regular part-time custodian at Sheridan Elementary School, 250 days up to 4
hours per day, with a base wage rate of $10.81 per hour, effective May 7, 2008
(replacing Jonathan Miller, transferred).
D.
Crystal T. Maddy, 920 Park Ave., Williamsport, from a part-time Instructional
Support Aide (Fast ForWord/Title I) at Jackson Elementary School, to a
part-time Administrative Support I/CTE (prorated up to 185 days, up to 5 hours
per day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $11.21 per hour,
effective May 5, 2008 (replacing Amie Palmer, transferred; position funded by
College & Career Counseling Grant).
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.
Fifty-two (52) fifth grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to Harrisburg
during May 2008 to visit the Civil War Museum and Whitaker Science Center.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the Round Hills PTO.
B.
Retroactive Approval: Fifty (50) fourth grade students from Stevens Elementary
School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Brandon Park during April
2008 to attend the Arbor Day Celebration. Transportation will be provided by
River Valley Transit and will be funded by the City of Williamsport.
C.
Forty (40) third grade from Sheridan Elementary School, accompanied by their
teachers, to travel to the Montour Preserve during June 2008. District
transportation is requested and will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
staff member, to travel to the Montoursville Area High School during April 2008
to participate in healthy lifestyle activities. The students will be
transported by staff members and their parents.
E.
Eighty (80) fifth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by
their teachers, to travel to Penn College during May 2008. The students will
have the opportunity to print and bind their own writing. District
transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran PTO.
F.
Eight (8) students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by two staff
members, to travel to the Newberry Lioness Club Meeting during May 2008 to be
recognized. The students will be transported by their parents. There will be
no cost to the District.
10.1*
Approve the following student trips cont’d:
by their teacher, to travel to the CSIU in Montandon to participate in the
Stock Market Game. District transportation is requested. One substitute will
be required for the day.
H.
Ninety-six (96) eighth grade students from Lycoming Valley Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, aides, and parent volunteers, to travel to
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on a Saturday during May 2008. Transportation
will be provided by contract carrier. Costs will be paid through the student
activities fund and by the individual participants.
I.
Approximately 151 eighth grade science students, accompanied by their teachers
and an aide, to travel to the Montour Preserve during May 2008. The students
will be divided into groups and participate on two separate days. District
transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Lycoming Valley
PTO.
J.
Retroactive Approval: Five (5) Williamsport Area High School students,
accompanied by a counselor to travel to State College during March and/or April
2008 as part of their development of leadership skills. Transportation was
provided by the counselor.
K.
Sixty-eight (68) kindergarten students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and adult chaperones, to travel to Clyde
Peeling’s Reptiland and Indian Park (Montoursville) during May 2008.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens
PTA.
L.
Twenty (20) Curtin Jazz Band members, accompanied by their teacher, to travel
to Cochran during May 2008 to perform. District transportation is requested.
M.
Forty-eight (48) second grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Bruce E.
Henry
Park. The students will walk to and from the park. Any costs will be paid by
the Sheridan PTO.
N.
Eighty (80) Williamsport Area High School choir students, accompanied by their
teachers and adult chaperones, to travel to Hershey Park on a Saturday during
May 2008 as a reward for their hard work. District transportation is
requested. All costs will be paid through the WAHS choral account.
O.
Approximately 50 fourth grade students from Sheridan Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to World’s
End State Park during May 2008. District transportation is requested. All
costs will be paid by the Sheridan PTO.
10.1*
Approve the following student trips cont’d:
P.
Approximately 115 second grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Penn College and the Hiawatha
during May 2008. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid
by the Cochran School Association.
Q.
Seventy-five (75) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and three aides, to travel to Ashland during May
2008 to visit the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Museum. District transportation
is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
R.
Fifty (50) fourth grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to the Pioneer
Tunnel during May 2008. District transportation is requested. All costs will
be paid by the Round Hills PTO.
S.
Forty-five (45) gifted education students from Curtin Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent chaperones, to travel to the Thomas
Taber Museum and the historic downtown area during May 2008. District
transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through the Gifted
Education budget.
T.
Seventy-five (75) first grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers, aides, and parent volunteers, to travel to Faxon
Bowling Lanes and Memorial Park during May 2008. District transportation is
requested. All costs will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
U.
Sixteen (16) eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School, accompanied by
their teacher, to travel to Jackson Elementary School on dates during May
2008 to assist students with the transition from elementary to middle school.
The students will walk to and from Jackson. There will be no cost to the
District.
V.
Twenty-five (25) eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the nanotechnology lab at Penn
State
during May 2008 as part of their study of job opportunities. District
transportation is requested. Coverage will be arranged by the principal.
W.
Twenty-five (25) eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County Landfill and
the PP&L Power Plant (Montour Preserve) during May 2008 as part of their
study of job opportunities.
District transportation is requested. Coverage will be arranged by the
principal.
X.
Twenty-five (25) eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Hospital during
May 2008 as part of their study of job opportunities. District transportation
is requested. Coverage will be arranged by the principal.
10.1*
Approve the following student trips cont’d:
Z.
Twenty-five (25) eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Post Office (Reach Road) and
Brodart during May 2008 as part of their study of job opportunities. District
transportation is requested. Coverage will be arranged by the principal.
AA.
Twenty-five (25) eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to KISS FM radio and Bowman Field
during May 2008 as part of their study of job opportunities. District
transportation is requested. Coverage will be arranged by the principal.
BB.
Twenty-five (25) eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Lycoming County Airport and
Lonza during May 2008 as part of their study of job opportunities. District
transportation is requested. Coverage will be arranged by the principal.
CC.
Twenty-five (25) eighth grade students from Roosevelt Middle School,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Genetti Hotel during May 2008
as part of their study of job opportunities. District transportation is
requested. Coverage will be arranged by the principal.
10.2
Approve the following request for facility use:
A.
Saint John’s School of the Arts to use the auditorium at the Williamsport
Area High School on May 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2009 to hold three days of rehearsal and
a dance ensemble Spring performance. St. John’s is requesting relief of
the occupancy fee estimated at $200.00. Certificate of Insurance to be
received.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1
Join the Virtually Linking Instruction and Curriculum (VLINC) member consortium
for the 2008-09 school year at an annual fee of $4,500.
11.2
Approve the attached agreement with the North Central Pennsylvania Aquarium
Reef Society, Inc. (NCPARS) to collaboratively pursue educational missions
involving aquariums and coral propagation at the Williamsport Area High School.
11.3
Approve the attached agreements with Larson Design for engineering services for
the Roosevelt Middle School paving project at an estimated cost of $6,500 and
the Sheridan Elementary School drop ceiling project at an estimated cost of
$1,400.
11.4
Authorize the purchase of Physical Education Supplies and Equipment in
accordance with our specifications and the following recommended awards. All
recommended awards 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 8, 2008.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Adolph Keifer, Zion, IL $114.00
Cannon Sports Inc., Burbank, CA 944.54
Flaghouse, Inc., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
774.40
Gopher Sport Inc., Owatonna, MN 1,446.22
Greg Larson Sports, Brainerd, MN
416.17
Nasco Ft. Atkinson, Fort Atkinson, WI 832.74
S&S Worldwide Inc., Colchester, CT
594.82
US Games/Sport Supply Group Inc., Dallas, TX 2,486.12
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$7,609.01
11.5
Approve the contracts with two nationally recognized safety/security
professionals with extensive experience advising Pennsylvania school systems to
evaluate the WASD emergency response exercise on May 16, 2008. James McGinty
of Covenant Security has served the District and Lycoming County Public Safety
previously. Kevin Nelson, of KPN Consulting, LLC., has recently evaluated the
emergency response activities of Lycoming County government. Both agreements
include services for the day of the exercise in their respective areas, a
written evaluation of the District’s plan and activities, as well as all
travel and lodging. Payment is from the Student Services budget. Mr. McGinty:
$900; Mr. Nelson: $1,055. TAX ITEMS
12.1
Approve the following tax summaries:
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Kelley reported the following:
A.
Congratulations to all our retirees. A reception will be held at 5:00 p.m. on
May 20, 2008.
B.
Thank you to the administration for all the hard work on the budget and thank
you to the Board for supporting the budget.
Dr. Kelley reported the following cont’d:
C.
The next strategic planning meeting will be on May 21st
. The plan will be complete by
September 2008.
D.
Chuck Peterson and I met with Heather Gach on the Costing Out Study. Pam
Markle also provided information to Heather.
E.
Jodi Harris and I did a PVASS presentation in Pittsburgh.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Zimmerman indicated that he had sent an email to the board members
providing the web site on the fair tax forum.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC - None
President Stone announced an executive session, 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 Ms. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz and carried the meeting
adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
_________________________________
Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary