1. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
      2. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
      3. Committee Reports by Board Members
      4. Construction Projects - None
      5. FINANCE REPORT
      6. BOARD POLICY
      7. CURRICULUM REPORT
      8. PERSONNEL REPORT
      9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
      10. 10. STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
      11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
      12. TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $1,118.04 
      13. BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
      14. RECOMMENDED AWARD:
      15. TAX ITEMS - None
      16. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
      17. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
      18. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC

 

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 20, 2008, beginning at 6:10 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, James E. Temple,

David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman.  

 

ABSENT:   Pamela J. Markle and Jay B. Shultz (arrived 6:14 p.m.)

 

OPENING EXERCISES – were provided by Mr. Thomas A. Zimmerman.

 

Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mrs. Baer, to appoint Madeline Bird as secretary pro

tempore for this meeting only due to the absence of Board Secretary Charles E. Peterson, Jr.

 

The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting – April 1, 2008 (approved with omnibus motion)

 

Student Representatives’ Report – Kelly Derr

 

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

 

A.   Outstanding Student Presentation

 

Paul Daniels, Principal

  Elliott, Principal

Kahler

 

B.   Congratulations to seniors Amber Lee and Francis Lovecchio for being selected as finalists for the 2008 Little League Baseball Stotz Scholarship.

 

C.   Congratulations to senior Daryl Nash for receiving a $10,000 scholarship from the Pennsylvania Automotive Association to attend the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

 

D.   Congratulations to the following 2008 Junior Rotarians:

 

  Roshaun Cooley – Stevens Elementary School

  Brittany Decker – Lycoming Valley Middle School

  Kevin Eichensehr – Lycoming Valley Middle School

  Divia Feinstein – Stevens Elementary School

  Richard He – Jackson Elementary School

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D: – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.

 

D.   Congratulations to the following 2008 Junior Rotarians cont’d:

 

  Bryan Kavanagh – Cochran Elementary School

  Raymond Kontz – Sheridan Elementary School

  Samuel Kuzio – Round Hills Elementary School

  Andrew McMahon – Curtin Middle School

  Hannah Maddy – Curtin Middle School

  Jared Mahaffey – Roosevelt Middle School

  Ryen Persun – Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School

  Kelsey Robbins – Jackson Elementary School

  Mallory Sluhocki – Round Hills Elementary School

  Kaitlyn Weaver – Roosevelt Middle School

  Meara Welker – Sheridan Elementary School

  Julia Yost – Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School

  Gianna Zangara – Cochran Elementary School

 

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 D which will be acted on after a recess.

 

The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.

 

President Stone announced a recess to hold a quasi-judicial hearing at 7:05 p.m.

 

The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.

 

E.   Motion made by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Ms. Harris, to approve the adjudication of student 07/08–08 resulting from a quasi-judicial hearing held this evening.

 

  The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.

 

Committee Reports by Board Members

 

Mr. Zimmerman spoke regarding the GCA Legislation. Please visit website for Independent Regulatory Review Commission – GCA is to replace PSSA’s, there are some serious concerns and questions. He encouraged everyone to make comments.

 

Dr. Kelley reported that PASA took a similar stand, we do not want to see another paper and pencil test added.

 

Construction Projects - None

 

President Stone recognized Scott Miller of Tucker Street, he indicated that a 3.85% tax increase is too much. He is on social security disability, fixed income and increases really make a difference. “There is only so much cutting back I can do”.

 

President Stone received a phone call from a retiree who expressed similar sentiments.

 

FINANCE REPORT

 

5.1   Approve the following financial reports:

 

A.   Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 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

 

 05/20/08  $419,691.40  05/20/08A  7,150.19  

 05/20/08B  141,859.00   05/20/08C  1,673.80      05/20/08D  22.71   05/20/08E  7,057.07    

 

BOARD POLICY

 

6.1   Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #237, “Electronic Devices.”

 

6.2   Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #529, “Substitute Compensation” (Classified Employees).

 

CURRICULUM REPORT

 

71.   Approve the 2008-09 Choice number proposals submitted by the principals for the elementary and middle schools.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT

 

8.1   MEMORIAL RESOLUTION – Barbara L. Rearick

 

Adopt the following memorial resolution:

 

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District observes with profound sorrow the untimely passing from this life of Barbara L. Rearick who for over nine years was a dedicated food service worker for the School District,

 

WHEREAS, the Board recognizes with respect and appreciation the devotion and time she gave to her colleagues, students, parents, and family, and the consideration she always showed them,

 

WHEREAS, the tragic loss of Barbara will be deeply felt by many for a long time ; now, therefore be it

 

 

 

 

 

8.1   MEMORIAL RESOLUTION CONT’D: – Barbara L. Rearick

 

RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District tenders its deepest sympathy to her family in their bereavement, with the comforting knowledge that her life was well spent for the good of the students and teachers she guided and for her fellow man

 

FURTHER RESOLVED: that the members of this School Board direct that this resolution be spread upon the official minutes of this body and that a copy be presented to Ms. Rearick’s family.

 

8.2  RESIGNATIONS

 

Accept the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:

 

A.   William D. Berry, full-time Maintenance Specialist for the District, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2008.

 

  RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of William D. Berry from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his over 24 years of dedicated service to our school system as a maintenance specialist. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.

 

B.   Eugene D. Breisch, full-time Special Education teacher at the high school, for the purpose of retirement, effective October 3, 2008.

 

  RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Eugene D. Breisch from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his over 24 years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.

 

C.   Mark F. Marinucci, full-time Special Education teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, for the purpose of retirement, effective at the completion 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 Mark F. Marinucci from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for his 33½ years of dedicated service to our school system as a teacher. It further expresses the hope that his years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.

 

D.   Kathy A. Orso, general food service worker at Stevens Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective May 15, 2008.

 

 

8.2  RESIGNATIONS CONT’D:

 

E.   Donnie Kim Weber, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Stevens Elementary School, for other employment, effective May 16, 2008.

 

F.   Ann M. Bidelspacher, resigning from position as teacher for the Title I Elementary Summer School Program, for personal reasons, effective May 5, 2008 (Ms. Bidelspacher will continue as fifth grade teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming).

 

G.   Faith A. Leonard, full-time Reading Specialist at Stevens Elementary School, for other employment, effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year (tentative date June 9, 2008).

 

8.3   LEAVES OF ABSENCE

 

  Approve the following leave(s) of absence:

 

 A.   Michele L. Lusk*, Food Service Satellite Manager at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, leave of absence without pay, effective May 8, 2008, through June 6, 2008.

 

 B.   Aprie Lu Bower, full-time Mathematics teacher at Curtin Middle School, for one (1) day of military leave on May 9, 2008 (as reflected in orders), in accordance with Section 5159(14)(b) of the School District Policy Manual and Act 174 of 1990. School law allows a maximum of 15 paid military days per year.

 

 C.   Scott E. Ferguson, Sr., auxiliary custodian for the District, for fifteen (15) days of military leave on April 21, 2008, through May 9, 2008 (as reflected in orders), in accordance with Section 5159(14)(b) of the School District Policy Manual and Act 174 of 1990. School law allows a maximum of 15 paid military days per year.

 

 D.   Marisa S. Hickey, full-time Classroom Music teacher at Curtin Middle School, for an unpaid leave, effective May 22, 2008, through June 9, 2008.

 

8.4*  ELECTION OF STAFF  

 

  Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:  

 

 A.   Tina A. Eisenhower, 520 Jordan Ave. 2nd Floor, Montoursville, 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 2, bachelor's, $40,250 (replacing Heather Mitch, resigned). Ms. Eisenhower has been in this position as a long-term substitute since November 1, 2007. Ms. Eisenhower will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-  2009 school term.

 

 

 

 

8.4*   ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

 

 B.   The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Nathan D. Weaver, 6916 Suter Rd., Coopersburg 18036, 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, provided Mr. Weaver obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by August 14, 2008 (replacing Thomas Bauman, retired). Mr. Weaver will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.

 

 C.   The following Technology Education teachers at the high school as production printers, effective June 12, 2008, at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association ($22.54 per hour before 07/01/08; $23.10 per hour after 07/01/08):

   

   Randy R. Knipe    5847 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden

   David E. Gephart    5785 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden

 

 D.   The following as part-time printer’s helpers, at the salary rates indicated, for the actual number of hours worked, effective June 12, 2008:

       

   Taylor Hague    3610 Lycoming Creek Rd., Cogan Station  $7.15 per hour  

    Jordan Freezer    1967 Beech St., Cogan Station     $7.15 per hour

 

 E.   David L. Gingery, 221 Hemlock Hill Rd., Montgomery, as a paid intern in the Tax Office, effective May 21, 2008, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the rate of $7.15 per hour (no benefits).

 

 F.   Eric D. Ranck, 701 Fairmont Ave., S. Williamsport, as a track and/or other athletic event worker, effective April 1, 2008, to be paid at a flat rate per event (as determined by the Athletic Director) as scheduled and approved by the Athletic Department. Payment for these services will be forwarded to payroll for processing.

 

 G.   The following substitute food service worker(s), at the salary rate of $7.15 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:

 

   Cindy L. Horn    4280 State Route 973 East, Williamsport (effective 05/09/08)

   Wanda A. Lanfrey   1456 Almost Country Rd., Linden (effective 05/15/08)  

 

 H.   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:

 

   John D. Best     728 Second St., Williamsport (effective 05/19/08)

 

 

 

8.4*   ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:

 

 I.   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:

 

    Daniel L. Carpenter    2227 Mosser Ave., Williamsport

   Heather J. Fry      51 Shick Rd., Montoursville

 

 J.   The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment to Liesel A. Dorrow, 328 Equus Drive, Camp Hill 17011, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Instrumental Music at Lycoming Valley Middle School and Round Hills and Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary Schools, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,250, provided Ms. Dorrow obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all appropriate documentation by August 14, 2008 (replacing James Bertrand, retired). Ms. Dorrow will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.

 

8.5*  POSITION CHANGES

 

  Approve the following position change(s):

 

A.   Linda A. Zegarski, 1119 Charles St., Williamsport, from a part-time Administrative Support I (245 day; up to 5 hours per day) to a full-time Administrative Support I (245 day; 7½ hours per day) in the Business Office/Tax Office, at the rate of $28,316, prorated ($15.41 per hour), effective May 12, 2008 (replacing Yul Holloway, transferred).

 

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.

   

10.   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.

 

 

10.1*   Approve the following student trips cont’d:

 

 A.   Approximately 10 (ten) members of the Roosevelt Middle School Student Council,   accompanied by two staff members, to travel to Philadelphia during May 2008.

    District transportation is requested. Costs will be paid by the Student Council and   Roosevelt PTO. One substitute will be required for the day.

 

B.   Four (4) Roosevelt Middle School students, accompanied by their teacher and parents, to travel to the Milton Hershey School to learn more about the school and   its curriculum. District transportation is requested and will be paid through the Career & Technical Education budget.

 

C.   Approximately 120 seventh grade students from Curtin Middle School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Brandon Park during June 2008 for a   class picnic. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the park.

 

D.   Eight (8) autistic support students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and aides, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during May 2008 to see a play by learning and autistic support students. District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Cochran School Association.

 

E.   Twelve (12) life skills students from Round Hills Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher and other staff members, to travel to the Montoursville Area High School during May 2008 to attend a performance. Transportation will be provided in a school van and the vehicles of parent volunteers. There will be no cost to the District.

 

F.   Three (3) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Red Cross Club to travel to Penn College during May 2008 to participate in the Youth Ambassador   Service and Volunteer Project. The students will be supervised by the adults for the agencies providing training. There will be no cost to the District. The students will be transported directly to the college and back by their parents.

 

G.   Ten (10) Lycoming Valley Middle School life skills support students, accompanied by their teacher and two aides, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School during May 2008 for a tour. There will be no cost to the District. Transportation will be provided on existing bus routes.

 

10.2   Approve the filing of an application for participation in the Summer Food Service Program.

 

  Reimbursement is based on the actual cost or maximum reimbursement per meal whichever is less. Additional reimbursement is provided to offset administrative costs.

 

  The Summer Food Service Program meal preparation is proposed for Jackson Elementary.

 

  Breakfast will be distributed for the Title I Program at Cochran Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School.

 

  Snacks will be distributed to YWCA.

 

  Breakfast and lunch will be distributed to Roosevelt Camp Ophelia.

 

BIDS/CONTRACTS

 

11.1   Approve a contract with Johnny Gonsalves, South Williamsport, to provide music for a

school activity at Lycoming Valley Middle School on June 5, 2008, in the  amount of $250. Student Activities Funds will be used for this event.

 

11.2   Authorize a three-year contract with Parente Randolph, LLC to provide professional audit services for the audit years ending June 30, 2008, 2009 and 2010 at a cost of $32,775; $34,000 and $35,500 respectively.

 

11.3   Authorize a three-year contract with Parente Randolph, LLC to provide professional audit services to the Municipal and School Income Tax Office for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2008, 2009 and 2010 at a cost of $6,750; $7,000 and $7,300 respectively.

 

11.4   Authorize the District’s participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of Copier Paper (FY09) to replenish warehouse stock.

 

  TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS:

 

Ricoh Americas Corporation, Uniontown, OH  $23,205.60  

 

11.5   Authorize the District’s participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council for the procurement of Cafeteria Paper & Small Wares Supplies (FY09) to be used district wide.

 

 RECOMMENDED AWARDS:

 

Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA  $ 14.79

Calico Industries Inc, Annapolis Junction, MD  350.14

W A Dehart Inc, New Columbia, PA  368.25

X Pedx Inc., Camp Hill, PA   384.86

 

TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS   $1,118.04  

 

11.6   Authorize the purchase of football jerseys in accordance with our specifications to the following vendor. All recommended awards are based on the lowest bid meeting specifications. The following bids were received at the District Service Center on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

 

 VENDOR            TOTAL BID

 

Deman’s Inc.        

295 Main Street            or

Brookville, PA  $5,035.80  

 

 

 

BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:

 

    1. Authorize the purchase of football jerseys cont’d:

Metuchen Center Inc.

409 Joyce Kilmer Avenue

New Brunswick, NJ  $4,699.80

 

Riddell/All American  

669 Sugar Lane

Elyria, OH  $5,050.92

 

Kelly’s Sports LTD Inc.,

897 South Matlack Street

West Chester, PA 19382  $7,051.80

 

RECOMMENDED AWARD:

 

Deman’s Inc.

295 Main Street

Brookville, PA  $4,578.00

 

11.7   Authorize the sale of one (1) Williamsport Area School District owned 1992 Dodge Truck M#14 in accordance with the terms and conditions of sale to the following bidder at their acceptable bid offer:

 

James L. Stuck

29 Hillcrest Lane

Williamsport, PA 17701  $888.88

 

  Minimum starting bid for this vehicle was $500.00.

 

11.8   Approve a Rental Agreement with the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC) for non-exclusive use of a classroom at the PA CareerLink of Lycoming County for the Adult Education Program at an annual cost of $2,500 (July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008) to be paid from Adult Basic Education grant.

 

TAX ITEMS - None

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.

 

Dr. Kelley recognized all of the retirees honored this evening.

 

Dr. Kelley congratulated Francis Lovecchio and Amber Lee who received Carl Stotz Little League Scholarships.

 

She reminded everyone that graduation is June 5th . Last student day is June 6th and the teacher’s last day is June 9th.

 

ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

 

Mr. Budnovitch wanted to recognize Mr. Wentzel for the way he handled the situation when someone set off the fire alarm.

 

Mrs. Williams commented positively on Board of School Directors brochure that was distributed.

 

Mr. Zimmerman indicated that the School Leader News has information on the Symposium at Gettysburg that is being held July 13 and 14. He encouraged other board members to attend. Dr. Kelly is on a panel at Gettysburg.

 

ITEMS FROM PUBLIC

 

Bruce Elliott reminded everyone that the baseball team is second in districts. They have two home games both will be played at Bowman Field.

 

Upon motion made by Ms. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

 

 

          ____________________________________

          Madeline T. Bird, Secretary Pro-Tempore

 

 

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