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, June 3, 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, James E. Temple, David B. Stone, Jr., Lois T. Williams,
Thomas A. Zimmerman.
ABSENT: None
OPENING EXERCISES – were provided by Ms. Karen V. Harris
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meetings: April 15, 2008 and May 6, 2008 (approved with
omnibus motion)
Student Representatives’ Report – Kelly Derr
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Kelsey Metz, a sophomore at the Williamsport Area High School, for being an Exam A Winner in the annual Susquehanna Valley Section of the American Chemical Society competition.
B. Congratulations to the following Williamsport Area High School students for being Youth Leadership Lycoming Class of 2008 Graduates:
Fatema Esaa - Sophomore
Theresa Shoff - Junior
Melissa Wenzel – Sophomore
C. Congratulations to the 2008 Honor Society Inductees:
Senior Class
Luke Abercrombie Curran Perry
Kayla Bannon Jacob Person
Abigail Choate Justin Phillips
Kelly Derr Nash Reinke
Brittany Frantz Daniel Smith
Brigitta Glunk Jessica Smith
Rachel Knower Ian Wallace
Kara Miller Ashley Williams
Carina Orso Bianca Williams
Zachary Perkins
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT’D:
C. Congratulations to the 2008 Honor Society Inductees cont’d:
Junior Class
Nicholas Bianco Hannah Person
Daniel Bresticker Nicholas Rall
Liza Caringi Sierra Riedy
Chelsea Erb Munjireen Sifat
Maria Giordano Patrick Smith
Emily Green Seth Sponhouse
Nathaniel Hess Arie Walker
Julie Judd Kristen Wright
Rachel Kempf Lisa Young
Cornell Lorson
D. Budget Presentation – Charles Peterson
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Motion made by Ms. Markle, seconded by Ms. Harris, to approve the agenda including the minutes and addendum.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Construction Projects
A. Approve the submission of PDE 3074 forms to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Cochran Distressed Brick and Stonework Project, Roosevelt Paving Project, Sheridan Drop Ceiling Project and the Handicapped Accessible Ramp at the Football Stadium Project.
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report for the month of May 2008:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,747,459.50
General Fund – Restricted 212,590.35
Athletics and Extra Curricular 40,101.50
Food Service Fund 85,633.73
Data Processing Fund 21,852.72
Maintenance Fund 34,798.83
Earned Income Tax 41,405.67
Student Activities 6,948.40
TOTAL $3,190,790.70
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
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
06/03/08 $213,141.87 06/03/08A 153,737.96
06/03/08B 1,321,778.27 06/03/08C 671,641.99
06/03/08D 1,411,473.97 06/03/08E 304,945.03
06/03/08F 8,000.00 06/03/08G 13,105.15
06/03/08H 1,673.80 06/03/08I 7,057.07
06/03/08J 7,057.07
5.3 Appoint Fred A. Holland, from Murphy, Butterfield & Holland, P.C., as school district solicitor, for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, at a retainer of $20,000 and an hourly rate of $115 for issues outside the scope of the retainer. These rates are unchanged from the current fiscal year.
BOARD POLICY
6.1 Approve the first reading of Policy #605, “Tax Levy.”
6.2 Approve the first reading of Policy #606, “Tax Collection.”
6.3 Approve the first reading of Policy #614, “Payroll Authorization.”
6.4 Approve the first reading of Policy #615, “Payroll Deductions.”
6.5 Approve the first reading of Policy #625, “Procurement Cards.”
CURRICULUM REPORT
7.1 Approve a contract with Bald Eagle Area School District to provide Reading Recovery Training to three Bald Eagle Area teachers at the Williamsport Area School District Reading Recovery Training Site (Stevens) during the 2008-09 school year. Williamsport Area School District will receive $6,200 per teacher for each teacher trained in Reading Recovery.
7.2 Approve the contract with Child Guidance to provide support as outlined in the contract to the WASD Title I Summer School Program at Cochran and Jackson. The cost of the contract is $16,582. All funds are budgeted under the Title I Program. Cochran and Jackson will operate July 7--August 1.
7.3 Approve the contract with Child Guidance to provide support as outlined in the contract to the WASD Title I Summer School Program at Roosevelt Middle School. The cost of the contract is $3,146. All funds are budgeted under the Title I Program. Roosevelt will operate June 10--June 27.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.4 Approve the following resolution regarding the School Counts! Program:
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District supports the District’s entry into a coalition with the other school districts of Lycoming County, and those from across the region, to promote School Counts! with the District’s students. School Counts! provides job-securing incentives for our students to adopt good habits related to attendance, punctuality, commitment to good work, and positive behavior that apply both in school and in the world of work. Uniting participating districts in a regional coalition will add to the incentive power by broadening the range of potential employment possibilities across more job titles and a greater geographic area.
PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Nathan A. Reed, full-time Classroom Music at Roosevelt Middle School, for other employment, effective June 9, 2008.
B. Mary L. Troutman, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Cochran Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective June 9, 2008.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Approve the following leave(s) of absence:
A. Steven C. Springman, Sr.*, full-time Custodian at the high school, for an unpaid leave, effective May 22, 2008, through August 13, 2008, possibly to return sooner.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. The following persons to teach high school summer school, effective June 16, 2008, through July 25, 2008 (no classes on July 4, 2008), at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($27.03/$27.71 or contract rate):
Travis L. Diehl Physical Education 9-12/Health
Leslie L. Whitehill Health Education
Melissa A. Hrico English 9 Basic
Kelley A. Coledo English 10 Basic
Melissa A. Janson English 11 Basic
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
A. The following persons to teach high school summer school cont’d:
Susan E. Murphy/ English 12 Basic
Ellen S. Auchter English 12 Basic
Robert J. Buck Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (9th)
Todd R. Smith Civics and Multiculturalism (Basic & H*) (10th)
Rebecca Hutchinson/ American History (Basic & H*) (11th)
Elizabeth J. Segraves American History (Basic & H*) (11th)
Erica L. Dincher Modern World History (Basic & H*) (12th)
Terry M. Confair Algebra I/Plane Geometry
Clark D. Sarge Algebra II
Bernard J. Meyer, Jr. Online Science Courses
Christopher P. Yoder Online Mathematics Courses
Velma J. Santiago Special Education (assist students per their IEPs)
* Honors
** Pending receipt of all necessary paperwork for newly hired temporary staff
B. The following employees to provide services indicated as needed for the summer school program at the high school at their current hourly rate unless otherwise indicated, effective June 16, 2008:
Utilize Media Center Staff Audio-Visual Coordinator
Cathy R. Baker Security Officer
Bernadine S. Hess Library Technician
Kimberly I. Matthews Computer Technician
Ann M. Kahler Summer School Program Coordinator
($27.03/$27.71 or contract rate)
C. The following persons as paid interns in the Tax Office, effective date as indicated, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the rate of $7.15 per hour (no benefits):
Stephen J. Butters 137 West Main St., Bloomsburg (effective 06/04/08)
Justin L. Waycaster 181 Vincent Ave., Watsontown (effective 06/04/08)
D. 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:
Jill P. Robbins 330 Tinsman Ave., Williamsport
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
E. 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:
Lisa L. Lucas 1774 Liberty Dr., Williamsport (effective 06/03/08)
Angela A. Alberts 1503 West Fourth Street, Williamsport (eff. 06/04/08)
F. Dr. Shelly Litz to provide one hour of summer school tutoring four days per week from June 10 – 27, 2008, at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($27.03/$27.71 or contract rate). Funds are budgeted under Title I.
G. The following sport coach at the respective school for the 2007-2008/2008-2009 school year at the salary rate in accordance with the 2007-2010 agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Cheerleading
Temporary Co-Head Stephanie L. Wahl (5)
Coach (May 12 through July 31, 2008) $578.00
8.4* OTHER
A. Approve the following rate changes to the Classified Substitute Compensation Policy effective July 1, 2008:
Current Rate Proposed Rate
Administrative Support $7.50/hr. $9.00/hr.
Instructional/Clerk Aide $7.15/hr.** $8.00/hr.
Custodian/Stock Clerk/Food
Service Driver/Weekend Security $7.15/hr. $9.00/hr.
Food Service $7.50/hr.** $8.00/hr.
Health Technician $9.00/hr. $15.00/hr.
Technical Support $11.00/hr. $11.00/hr.
Bus Mechanic
(Personal Tools Required) $11.00/hr. $11.00/hr.
Bus Driver (CDL School
Bus License) $11.00/hr. $11.00/hr.
8.4* OTHER
A. Approve the following rate changes to the Classified Substitute Compensation Policy effective July 1, 2008 cont’d:
**Increase was implemented because of adjustment to PA minimum wage effective July 1, 2007
Substitutes employed in the same assignment for more than ten (10) days are paid in accordance with the WAESP collective bargaining agreement.
Day-to-day substitutes who have provided five (5) years of service to the district will be eligible for an increase of $1.00 in the hourly substitute rate but cannot exceed the starting rate established in the WAESP collective bargaining agreement.
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. Approximately 30 Williamsport Area High School Elect/EFI participants, accompanied by three adults, to travel to Knoebel’s Grove during June 2008 as an incentive. District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid through a grant.
B. Forty-five (45) kindergarten students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teacher, aide, and parent volunteers, to travel to Jarrett’s Dairy Farm (Montgomery) and Indian Park (Montoursville) during June 2008.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the Cochran School Association.
C. Seventy-five (75) fourth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Freedom Road Cemetery during June 2008. There will be no cost to the District. The students will walk to and from the cemetery.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
10.2 Authorize the BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 to file an application on its behalf for implementation of the Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program to serve students at LaSaQuik, Concern Life Skills Institute, Lycoming County Partial Hospitalization – Behavior Specialists Incorporated, and Lycoming Day Treatment Program.
10.3 Approve the submission of the following adult education grant for the 2008-09 school year:
Pennsylvania State Adult Education Impact Program grant in the amount of $26,500
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1
Approve the attached agreement with Larson Design for engineering/architectural
services for Repair of Distressed Brick and Stonework at the Cochran
Elementary School at an estimated cost of $66,500.
TAX ITEMS - None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelley reported the following:
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Stone reported that the Tour Deville is a 16 mile bike trip throughout
Williamsport and encouraged everyone to participate.
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 Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Shultz and carried the
meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary