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 17, 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,
ABSENT: Thomas A. Zimmerman
OPENING EXERCISES – were provided by Ms. Pamela J. Markle
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting: May 20, 2008 (approved with omnibus motion)
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Elizabeth Wright and Shawn Fulmer, both eighth graders from
Roosevelt Middle School, for being awarded the Senator Madigan Award for good citizenship, leadership and scholarship.
B. Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Ms. Markle, to re-appoint the following individuals to serve on the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2011, as recommended by the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation Board of Directors:
Richard Dill Karl Facey Timothy Mahoney
Barbara McNerney Melvin Wentzel
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Construction Projects
A. Authorize an agreement with Larson Design Group for architectural services at the Lycoming Valley Middle School to partition the science classroom. The estimated cost is $3,900 plus expenses, AND approve the submission of PDE 3074 forms to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for this project (approved with the omnibus motion).
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Treasurer’s Report for the month of April 2008 (approved with the omnibus motion).
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 (approved with the omnibus motion).
Order Number Amount Order Number Amount
06/17/08 $163,792.93 06/17/08A 279,316.04
06/17/08B 141,629.60 06/17/08C 336.00
06/17/08D 168.00
5.3 Motion made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Ms. Markle, to adopt the General Fund Budget as summarized below and adopting the following tax levies and resolutions, where appropriate, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009:
ESTIMATED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 06/30/08 $ 4,500,000
ESTIMATED RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES 200,000
FY08-09 UNRESTRICTED REVENUE 63,499,972
FY08-09 RESTRICTED REVENUE 7,342,548
TOTAL ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE AND REVENUE 75,542,520
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION
FY08-09 UNRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES 63,457,925
FY08-09 RESTRICTED EXPENDITURES 7,342,548
ESTIMATED RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES 200,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 71,000,473
ESTIMATED JUNE 30, 2009 FUND BALANCE 4,542,047
08/09
Real Property (12.95 mills 07/08) 13.35
Act 511 Taxes
Earned Income 1½ %
Real Estate Transfer ½ of 1%
The motion carried 7-1, with Ms. Markle voting in opposition.
FINANCE REPORT CONT’D:
Motion made by Ms. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to approve items 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7:
5.4* Approve budget transfers for FY08, dated June 10, 2008 as presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended:
5.5* Approve the following insurance policies for the period of 7/1/08 to 7/1/09.
B. Automobile Policy with Peerless Insurance Company through the PICS Program at a cost of $35,471. (FY08 PICS $37,538).
C. Worker’s Compensation with Old Republic Insurance Company through Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) at an estimated cost of $276,793. (FY08 PSBA $260,515).
D. Excess Liability Umbrella Policy with Old Republic Insurance Company through the PSBA at a cost of $22,816. (Unchanged).
E. School Board Legal Liability with the PSBA Trust at a cost of $17,014 and a deductible of $10,000. (FY08 PSBA $17,953).
F. Crime Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $2,521
(Unchanged).
G. Inland Marine Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $643 (Unchanged).
H. General Liability Policy with the Peerless Insurance Company (PICS) at a cost of $12,477. (FY08 $9,719 PICS)
I. Violent Event Response Coverage with Ohio Casualty at a cost of $625.
5.6 Contract with the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials to provide assistance with the evaluation of the Contracted Student Transportation Proposals at a cost of $1,200.00
RESOLVED,
by the Board of School Directors of Williamsport Area School District, that
homestead and farmstead exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions are
authorized for the school year beginning July 1, 2008, under the provisions of
the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the
Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006), as follows:
5.7
Approve the attached resolution regarding the FY09 Homestead/Farmstead
Exemptions:
1.
Aggregate amount available for homestead and farmstead real estate tax
reduction.
The following amounts are available for homestead and farmstead real estate
tax reduction for the school year beginning July 1, 2008:
a.
Gambling tax funds
. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has notified the School
District that PDE will pay to the School District during the school year
pursuant to Act 1, 53 P.S. § 6926.505(b), as a property tax reduction
allocation funded by gambling tax funds, the amount of $2,430,571.
2.
Homestead/farmstead numbers.
Pursuant to Act 50, 54 Pa. C.S. § 8584(i), and Act 1, 53 P.S. §
6926.341(g)(3), the County has provided the School District with a certified
report listing approved homesteads and approved farmsteads as follows:
a.
Homestead property number.
The number of approved homesteads within the School District is 7,524.
b.
Farmstead property number.
The number of approved farmsteads within the School District is 61.
c.
Homestead/farmstead combined number.
Adding these numbers, the aggregate number of approved homesteads and
approved farmsteads is 7,585.
3.
Real estate tax reduction base calculation.
Dividing the amount available during the school year for real estate tax
reduction of $2,430,574 by the aggregate number of approved homesteads and
approved farmsteads of 7,585 (before considering the assessed value of approved
homesteads and approved farmsteads having an assessed value below the
preliminary calculation of the maximum real estate assessed value reduction
amount to be established as the homestead and farmstead exclusion amount), the
preliminary calculation of the maximum real estate tax reduction amount
applicable to each approved homestead and to each approved farmstead is
$320.44.
4. Farmstead calculation.
The farmstead exclusion amount shall be 50% of the homestead exclusion
amount. Therefore the farmstead base tax reduction shall be $160.22
($320.44/2). Multiplying the Farmstead Base of $160.22 by the number of
approved farmsteads of 61 provides $9,772 of funds available for farmstead tax
reduction. This results in a farmstead assessed value base reduction of
$12,000 ($12,000 x millage rate of 13.35 mills = 160.22)
Based on calculations provided by the School District Business Office from the
best available information and carefully evaluated by the School Board,
considering the assessed value of approved farmsteads having an assessed value
below the base calculation of 12,000 which shall be distributed to other
farmsteads with an assessed value above $12,000, the adjusted maximum farmstead
assessed value reduction shall be $22,770 which will result in a maximum tax
bill reduction of $303.98 ($22,770 x millage rate of 13.35 mills = $303.98)
5.7
Approve the attached resolution regarding the FY09 Homestead/Farmstead
Exemptions cont’d:
5.
Homestead calculation.
Subtracting the Farmstead allocation of $9,772 from the slot revenue funds
available of $2,430,571 provides $2,420,763 available for distribution to
approved homesteads. Dividing the homestead funds available of $2,420,763 by
the total approved homesteads of 7,524 provides a homestead reduction base of
$321.74 and an assessed value base reduction of $24,100 (24,100 x millage rate
of 13.35 mills = $321.74). Based on calculations provided by the School
District Business Office from the best available information and carefully
evaluated by the School Board, considering the assessed value of approved
homesteads having an assessed value below the base calculation of 24,100 which
shall be distributed to other homesteads with an assessed value above $24,100,
the adjusted maximum homestead assessed value reduction shall be $24,478 which
will result in a maximum tax bill reduction of $326.78 ($24,100 x millage rate
of 13.35 mills = $326.78)
6.
Homestead/farmstead exclusion authorization – July 1 tax bills.
The tax notice issued to the owner of each approved homestead within the
School District shall reflect a homestead exclusion real estate assessed value
reduction equal to the lesser of: (a) the County-established assessed value of
the homestead, or (b) the maximum real estate assessed value reduction of
$24,478. The tax notice issued to the owner of each approved farmstead within
the School District shall reflect an additional farmstead exclusion real
estate assessed value reduction equal to the lesser of: (a) the
County-established assessed value of the farmstead, or (b) the maximum real
estate assessed value reduction of $22,770. For purposes of this Resolution,
“approved homestead” and “approved farmstead” shall mean
homesteads and farmsteads listed in the report referred to in paragraph 2 above
and received by the School District from the County Assessment Office on or
before May 1 pursuant to Act 1, 53 P.S. § 6926.341(g)(3), based on
homestead/farmstead applications filed with the County Assessment Office on or
before March 1. This paragraph 5 will apply to tax notices issued based on the
initial tax duplicate used in issuing initial real estate tax notices for the
school year, which will be issued on or promptly after July 1, and will not
apply to interim real estate tax bills.
Motion carried with Ms. Harris and Ms. Markle abstaining from item 5.5.
Motion made by Ms. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Baer, to approve the balance of the
agenda including the minutes, construction project, financial items and
addendum.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
5.8
Authorize a June 27, 2008 order for the payment of bills with retroactive Board
approval to occur on July 15, 2008.
BOARD POLICY
6.1
Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #605, “Tax Levy.”
6.2
Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #606, “Tax
Collection.”
BOARD POLICY CONT’D:
6.3
Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #614, “Payroll
Authorization.”
6.4
Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #615, “Payroll
Deductions.”
6.5
Approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #625, “Procurement
Cards.”
CURRICULUM REPORT
7.1
Approve the Lycoming Valley Middle School Student/Parent Handbook for the
2008-09 school year.
7.2
Authorize Spitz, Inc. to inspect, clean, repair or replace worn parts and
recalibrate the high school planetarium on August 13, 14 and 15, 2008. This
service, last performed in 2006, is scheduled to occur every two years. Costs
for time and materials are estimated at $5,000 (not including replacement parts
or unexpected repairs).
7.3
Authorize Stanley Griggs, science teacher at Williamsport Area High School, to
assist a technician from Spitz, Inc. to inspect, align, and make routine
adjustments to the high school planetarium. This biannual maintenance routine
has been scheduled to occur on August 13, 14, and 15, 2008. As in the past,
the teacher would work up to three days at a rate of $90
per day.
7.4
The payment of Student Assistance stipends to the following CARE Team
representative who was not included in the initial item approved 1/8/08, at the
stipend rate of $924 (stipend positions were board approved 5/6/97); funding
available from the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities grant
Lycoming Valley: Patricia Nicholson
7.5
Approve the “High School English Curriculum: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12”
document.
7.6
Approve the Jackson Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook for the 2008-09
school year.
7.7
Approve J. Henry Cochran Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook for the
2008-09 school year.
7.8
Approve Stevens Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook for the 2008-09
school year.
7.9
Approve participation by 14 rising Grade 8 students in Mansfield
University’s Summer Leadership Academy. The cost of the program is funded
through a grant by Mansfield University. The cost of two professional
employees to accompany the students, plus transportation, is funded through the
district’s general fund.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.10
Approving Kelley Coledo to accompany 14 rising Grade 8 students to the five-day
Leadership Academy Program at Mansfield University at the rate of $90 per day
plus mileage. The district is responsible for the cost of the teacher
accompanying the group plus the cost of transporting the students. All other
costs are paid for by Mansfield University.
PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for the
purposes indicated:
A.
Linda J. Ault, full-time School Social Worker for the District, for the purpose
of retirement, effective at the end 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 Linda J. Ault from
service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her 34½ years of dedicated service to our school system
as a school social worker. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
B.
Janice A. Clark, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Jackson Elementary
School, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 9, 2008.
RESOLVED: that the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School
District acknowledges with profound regret the retirement of Janice A. Clark
from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere
appreciation for her six years of dedicated service to our school system as an
instructional support aide. It further expresses the hope that her years of
retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
C.
Jennifer C. Redmon, full-time Language Arts (6th
Grade) at Roosevelt Middle School, for personal reasons, effective May 27,
2008.
D.
Beth Fausnaught Sweeting, full-time ESL teacher at Cochran Elementary School,
for personal reasons, effective June 9, 2008.
E.
Shawna L. Weaver, full-time Elementary Alternative Education teacher at Round
Hills Elementary School, for personal reasons, effective June 20, 2008.
F.
Elizabeth M. Moore, resigning from position as teacher for the Title I
Elementary Summer School Program, for personal reasons, effective June 5, 2008
(Ms. Moore will continue as a special education teacher at Cochran).
G.
Brianna R. Nau, part-time instructional support aide at Cochran Elementary
School, for personal reasons, effective June 11, 2008.
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE – None at this time
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Elect the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A.
The following person(s) 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):
Tina A. Eisenhower
Physical Education 9-12/Health
B.
The following persons to the positions indicated for the 2008-2009 school year
at the rates 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 (all stipends at contracted rates) (pending
completion of all appropriate paperwork*):
WAHS Position
Teacher Stipend
Marching Band Director
Todd L. Kendall $8,024
Marching Band Assistant
Laura C. Weir $4,012
Director I
Marching Band Assistant
Ryan R. Pritchard $2,808
Director II
Color Guard Coordinator
Mary Jo Mitchell $4,012
Color Guard Assistant
Kelly S. Sponhouse $1,284
Top Hat Marching Band Director Marc Garside * $2,407
Percussion Assistant Ryan R. Pritchard
$1,444
Color Guard Silks Jessica Nau *
$1,284
Strolling Strings Jeffrey M. Tedford
$3,210
C.
Bobbi J. Gallagher, 1169½ High St., Williamsport, fifth grade teacher at
Stevens Elementary School, as Coordinator for the Accelerated Reader (AR)
Program at Stevens Elementary School for the 2007-2008 school term, at a total
annual stipend of $800, funded through Title I (availability of position and
funds to be reviewed annually).
D.
Carol S. Fischer, 431 Woodland Ave., Williamsport, Kindergarten teacher at
Stevens Elementary School, as the Volunteer Coordinator at Stevens Elementary
School for the 2007-2008 school term, at a total annual stipend of $400, funded
through Title I (availability of position and funds to be reviewed annually).
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
E.
The following persons as Middle School Teachers for the Extended School Year
Program for up to 4 hours 40 minutes per day, 5 days per week (one group of
students for four hour block), beginning June 10, 2008, through June 27,
2008,at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs are
funded through EAP:
Michael B. Lundy, Jr. 23 Roseville Rd., Williamsport
Judith J. Bower
75 Maple Ave., Williamsport
Jennifer B. Finnegan
1636 Scott St. Williamsport
Brenda E. Pennella
160 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Ronald E. Sahm 431 Percy St., S. Williamsport
F.
The following persons as Middle School Teachers for the Extended School Year
Program for up to 4 hours 40 minutes per day, 5 days per week (two groups of
students for four hour block), beginning June 10, 2008, through June 27,
2008,at the rate of $27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs are
funded through Title I:
Kevin B. Mumbauer 238 Westland Ave., S. Williamsport
Gregory P. Kinley
677 W. Third St., Lock Haven
George H. Plowman, Jr.
220 Crystal Beach Rd., Mill Hall
Heather M. Vogt
1027 Mulberry St., Williamsport
Substitute Teachers for Middle School Extended Year Program (Title I):
Michelle L. Pulizzi 818 Cemetery St., Williamsport
Melissa A. Love-Ritchey
151 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport
Derek J. Slaughter
1675 Terrace Place, Williamsport
Kelli S. Vassallo
1209 Bonair Dr., Williamsport
Tim M. Tyson
819 Second Ave., Williamsport
Shane M. Laudenslager
90 Valley Rd., Williamsport 17702
G.
Kevin B. Mumbauer, 238 Westland Ave., S. Williamsport, as the Building
Coordinator for Title I Extended School Year Program at the Middle School
Level, for an additional one (1) hour per day (for a total of 5 hours 40
minutes per day) beginning June 10, 2008, through June 27, 2008, at the rate of
$27.03 per hour plus appropriate benefits. All costs are funded through
Title I.
H.
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:
Jaclyn N. Carpenter
325 Beech St., S. Williamsport
(replacing Elizabeth M. Moore, resigned from program)
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I.
The following person(s) for temporary part-time warehouse positions, effective
during July and August 2008, at the rate of $11.91 or contract rate per hour,
for up to 8 hours per day or as needed:
Sheila M. Chaapel
716 Third St., Williamsport
Grace A. Hockman
692 Lake Rd., Trout Run
J.
All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers as part-time employees to
perform cleaning and minor maintenance service to the District’s school
bus fleet during June, July and August, 2008 at the salary rate of $11.91 or
current contract rate per hour for the actual number of hours worked, as stated
in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School
District and the Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals.
K.
The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Elementary Summer
School Program, effective July 7, 2008 through August 1, 2008, at the current
rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective
bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the
Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:
Steven R. Deitrick
1403 Almond St., Williamsport
Peggy A. Applegate
346 Greenaway Farm Rd., Cogan Station
Richard H. Kaminski
242 Bennett Dr., Williamsport
L.
The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Middle School Summer
School Program, effective June 10, 2008 through June 27, 2008, at the current
rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective
bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the
Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:
Steven R. Deitrick
1403 Almond St., Williamsport
M.
The following regular part-time school bus drivers for the Special Education
Summer School Program, effective June 17, 2008, through July 17, 2008, at the
current rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective
bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the
Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:
Deborah L. Monds
2202 Division Rd., Williamsport
Martin J. Jennings III
1340 Ritchey St., Williamsport
David J. Wright
3256 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
N.
The following persons as school bus aides for the Special Education Summer
School Program, effective June 17, 2008, through July 17, 2008, at the current
rate for the actual number of hours worked, as stated in the collective
bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the
Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals:
Clara L. Bower
2017 Cemetery St., Jersey Shore
Linda A. Clark
5677 Quenshuckney Rd., Jersey Shore
Jill P. Yaple
1777 Andrews Place, Williamsport
O.
All regular part-time and substitute bus drivers and/or bus aides as needed as
substitute school bus drivers or aides for the Elementary Summer School Program
and the Special Education Summer School Program, effective June 10, 2008,
through
August 1, 2008, at the current rate for the actual number of hours worked, as
stated in the collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport Area
School District and the Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals.
P.
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:
Mary E. Eaker
2223 Royal Ave., Williamsport (effective 06/23/08)
Cody J. Laielli
763 Miller Hill Rd., Williamsport (effective 06/17/08)
Q.
The following persons as part-time aides to assist the Athletic Program at the
high school and the middle schools during the fall and spring sessions,
effective June, 2008 at the current contract rate (position previously held by
Linda McManus):
Jennifer A. Douglass
2631 Route 973 East, Cogan Station
Dana A. Strunk
117 Grandview Avenue Ext., Cogan Station
R.
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:
Brianna R. Nau 2323 Riverside Dr., Apt. 3, S. Williamsport
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
Approve the following position change(s):
A.
Ralph J. Roy, 2765 Daughertys Run Rd., Linden, from a school bus driver for the
District to a full-time general custodian (2nd
shift) at the high school (250 day, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of
$29,720, prorated ($14.86 per hour), effective
June 9, 2008 (replacing Bill Fullmer, retired).
8.4* POSITION CHANGES
B.
Removed by Administration
David J. Wright, 3256 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport, from a school bus
driver for the District to a part-time general custodian at Lycoming Valley
Middle School, 250 days, up to 4 hours per day, with a base wage rate of
$10.81per hour or contract rate, effective June 9, 2008 (replacing Walter Long,
transferred to Jackson).
C.
Rebecca R. Laird, 767 Route 973 East, Cogan Station, from a substitute food
service worker to a general food service worker (3 hours daily) at the high
school, with a base wage rate of $10.56 per hour or contract rate, effective
August 22, 2008 (replacing Carrie Helminiak, transferred).
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
A.
Approve Carol K. DeSilva, 207 Feigles Rd., Muncy, to provide services as needed
for Camp Ophelia and extended year programs in the Williamsport Area School
District, effective June 9, 2008, through June 5, 2009. Ms. DeSilva shall be
paid at the rate of $950 per week for Camp Ophelia and at the rate of
$27.03/$27.71 per hour for other extended year services provided. (Contract
for Ms. DeSilva's services will be prepared and executed.)
8.6 OTHER
A.
Approve up to 20 additional days during the summer of 2008 for Lisa M. Nible,
School Psychologist, at her per diem rate for 2007-2008, to complete necessary
testing and completion of Initial Evaluations Reports.
B.
Approve up to 20 additional days during the summer of 2008 for Stephanie M.
Pardoe, Extended Day Program Coordinator, at her per diem rate for 2007-2008,
for work with the 21st Century grant projects.
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 request for facility use:
A.
Creativity Unlimited in PA/Odyssey of the Mind to use the Black Box Theatre at
the Williamsport High School, on June 28 and 29, 2008, to hold a State Board
Summer
Retreat Meeting. Odyssey of the Mind is requesting relief of the occupancy fee
estimated at $50.00. Certificate of Insurance to be received.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1
Extend the agreement through the 2008-09 school year with WRAK and WRKK Radio
(Clear Channel Communication) to provide broadcast coverage of Williamsport
Area High School sports as the “Voice of the Millionaires.”
11.2
Authorize the purchase of a new scoreboard for the WAHS Stadium from DeMans
Team Sports of Brookville, PA at an estimated cost of $64,890. The scoreboard
will be funded via business sponsorships that will be displayed on placards on
the scoreboard.
11.3
Approve the purchase and lease agreement of 250 Apple Laptops for high school
and middle school teachers at a cost of $286,175 payable in four annual
installments of $71,543.75. This is an interest free lease.
11.4
Approve an agreement with Sage Technology Solutions for the purchase of a new
telephone and public address system for the Stevens Elementary School. The
cost of the system is $37,822 and as listed on a Pennsylvania State Contract.
The purchase will be made with Capital Reserve Funds.
11.5
Approve an agreement with Destiny Resource Management Solution for the purchase
of centralized inventory management software, licensing, training and support
for District libraries. The total cost is $31,920.12 and is budgeted in our
technology budget.
11.6
Authorize the purchase of Science Supplies and Equipment in accordance with our
specifications and the following recommended awards. All recommended awards
are based on the lowest bid price meeting specifications.
A schedule of items to be awarded has been provided in lieu of a complete
tabulation. Due to the extensive number of items and participating vendors 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 29, 2008.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
All-Phase Electric Supply, Williamsport, PA $37.02
Benz Microscope Optic Center, Ann Arbor, MI 133.43
Bio Corporation, Alexandria, MN 301.84
Carolina Biological Supply, Burlington, NC 2,231.08
Cynmar Scientific Corporation, Carlinville, IL 375.12
Fisher Science Education, Hanover Park, IL 1,249.95
Alden Forbes Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA 120.00
Frey Scientific Co. Inc, Nashua, NH 620.34
Science Kit, Tonawanda, NY 2,065.70
Sciencelabs.com, Kyle, TX
707.18
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$7,841.66
TAX ITEMS
12.1
Approve the following tax summaries.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelley thanked the Board for their support of the budget.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC – None
President Stone announced an executive session was held prior to this evenings
meeting and that there will be another one immediately following this 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 Ms. Markle, seconded by Mr. Shultz and carried the meeting
adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary