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, July 15, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Directors’ Room, District Service Center, 201 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The President, David B. Stone, Jr., called the meeting to order with the following members:
PRESENT: Eric J. Budnovitch, Pamela J. Markle, James E. Temple, David B. Stone, Jr.,
Lois T. Williams, Thomas A. Zimmerman
ABSENT: Lori A. Baer, Karen V. Harris, Jay B. Shultz.
OPENING EXERCISES – were provided by Mr. Eric J. Budnovitch
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Congratulations to Jessica Weaver, a June 2008 graduate of the Williamsport Area High School, for being awarded a $20,000 scholarship award from KFC Colonel’s Scholars to attend Mansfield University where she will pursue a nursing degree.
B. Secondary Alternative Education Presentation—David Wright and William Rathjen
C. Discussion and possible action between the City of Williamsport and Williamsport Area School District for the Kohl’s Project.
D. Feasibility Study Presentation – McKissick Associates
Mr. McKissick provided a comprehensive review of phase #1 of the feasibility study which included a detailed analysis of all short-term and long-term building maintenance needs.
Committee Reports by Board Members - None
Construction Projects
Motion made by Ms. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the following construction project items:
A. Authorize entering into a release agreement with Lobar, Inc. whereby the district will
release construction claims arising from the Cochran Elementary School project in return
for payment of $7,500.
B. Award a contract to Charles Construction Company to replace the west entrance road and make repairs to the west parking lot at the Roosevelt Middle School at a cost not to exceed $65,000. Five bids were received and Charles Construction Company was the low bidder. The estimated cost is $61,961 which excludes the option of top coating and/or sealing the parking lot.
Construction Projects Cont’d:
C. Authorize a contract with the lowest qualified bidder for the supply and installation of a handicapped accessible ramp at the WAHS stadium at a cost not to exceed $30,000 with retro-active approval of the actual contract at the August 5, 2008 board meeting. Bids were originally due last Friday and no bids were received. We are extending the bid due date to Friday, July 18th.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
Motion made by Ms. Markle, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to approve the balance of the agenda including the minutes and addendum with the exception of item 8.3 A (Lee Ann Ritchie) which was acted upon separately.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
FINANCE REPORT
5.1 Approve the following financial reports:
A. Payroll Report for the month of June 2008:
General Fund – Unrestricted $2,873,579.28
General Fund – Restricted 210,433.37
Athletics and Extra Curricular 26,480.75
Food Service Fund 78,038.43
Data Processing Fund 21,071.76
Maintenance Fund 33,627.12
Earned Income Tax 40,873.76
Student Activities .00
TOTAL $3,284,104.47
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
07/15/08 $468,145.93 07/15/08A 302,494.62
07/15/08B 13,597.02 07/15/08C 7,278.65
07/15/08D 122,850.14 07/15/08E 1,475.18
07/15/08F 75,762.25 07/15/08G 4,610.81
07/15/08H 1,411,240.50 07/15/08I 703,772.75
07/15/08J 284,201.33 07/15/08K 115,937.57
07/15/08L 23,395.50 07/15/08M 2,145,410.21
07/15/08N 195,679.80 07/15/08O 132,762.73
07/15/08P 43,408.76 07/15/08Q 7,057.07
BOARD POLICY – None
CURRICULUM REPORT
7.1 Approve Randy Zangara, Assistant Principal at Curtin Middle School, to participate in Leadership Lycoming. Tuition cost is $1,250 and is budgeted in his administrative conference account.
7.2 Approve the Williamsport Area School District Reading Recovery Training Site to provide Reading Recovery Continuing Contact Services during 2008-09 to:
4 Reading Recovery Teachers – Shikellamy School District
3 Reading Recovery Teachers – Montgomery Area School District
5 Reading Recovery Teachers – Bald Eagle Area School District*
2 Reading Recovery Teachers – Sullivan County School District
1 Reading Recovery Teacher – Galeton Area School District
Each district will pay WASD $650 per teacher (mileage will be reimbursed by each district directly to the WASD Teacher Leader). The cost will cover: (a) one site visit by the WASD Reading Recovery Teacher Leader to each of the teachers; and (b) participation by each of the Reading Recovery Teachers in six Continuing Contact sessions to be held at the WASD Reading Recovery Training Site during 2008-09.
* One Bald Eagle Area SD teacher must have the Reading Recovery status reactivated at a cost of $1,300 ($650 for the 2008-09 Reading Recovery Continuing Contact costs plus $650 for the additional training that will be required from the WASD Reading Recovery Teacher Leader).
7.3 Approve the annual agreement with West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission which facilitates their provision of staff to serve as ad hoc members of our student assistance (CARE) teams. Consider approval of the Qualified Service Organization Agreement which enables West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission to provide assessment and referral services as a part of the student assistance program service they provide. These approvals do not encumber WASD funding.
7.4 Approve the operation of Camp Ophelia, a program focused on young girls’ relational aggression, during summer of 2008. Camp is to be operated by staff trained in the Ophelia methodology. Tamra Springman, a member of the professional staff at Roosevelt Middle School will organize and lead the program. The program will be expanded to include up to thirty-six participants, the equivalent of two weeks of programming. Mrs. Springman will be paid $950 per week for the week of camp and for one week to organize, prepare, and secure additional funding for the camp. One other Ophelia-experienced professional will staff the camp (Carol DeSilva, contract approved previously). Due to the size of the camp another staff member, Janice Saffel, will be included, at the $950 rate. One counselor from Curtin Middle School, Marjorie Stopper, will also assist and learn the Ophelia concept and process and will be reimbursed $760 for four days. One experienced aide, Linda Ross, will assist the program and will be compensated at $13.91 per hour, up to 60 hours. All expenses are paid through the Governor’s Safe Schools Initiative grant.
CURRICULUM REPORT CONT’D:
7.5 Approve CPR recertification for the health services staff in August 2008. The cost is $285.00 for 19 people and will be done through the American Heart Association.
PERSONNEL REPORT
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Accept the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for the purposes indicated:
A. Kathy M. Shirey, resigning from administrative support staff position for the Elementary Summer School Program, for personal reasons, effective June 30, 2008 (Ms. Shirey will continue as administrative support at the high school).
B. Karen D. Scampone, resigning from position as teacher for the Title I Elementary Summer School Program, for personal reasons, effective July 1, 2008 (Ms. Scampone will continue as a speech teacher at Jackson).
C. La'Don I. Oliver, part-time Administrative Support I in the Student Services Department at the DSC, for other employment, effective July 17, 2008.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE - Approve the following leave(s) of absence:
A. Elissa K. Koontz*, full-time Title I Reading Specialist at Jackson Elementary School, for an unpaid leave, effective August 26, 2008, through the end of the first semester of the 2008-2009 school year (tentative ending date of January 23, 2009).
B. Christopher P. Anderson*, General Maintenance Worker for the District, for an unpaid leave, effective August 28, 2008, through November 19, 2008.
C. Andrea M. McDonough Varner, part-time Art Education Teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, for an unpaid leave on an intermittent basis (as needed), effective September 3, 2008, through December 2, 2008.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
The election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date indicated:
A. Motion made by Ms. Markle, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to elect LeeAnn B. Ritchie, 3767 State Route 890, Sunbury 17801, as Secondary School Curriculum Supervisor for the Humanities, effective date to be determined, at a salary of $83,189, prorated, and benefits as provided in the Act 93 Compensation Plan (replacing Bernadette Strong, retired).
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
B. Eric L. Clayton, 515 Orlando Ave., State College 16803, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Choral Music at the high school, at a salary rate of Step 1, master’s, $42,250 (replacing Anna Radspinner, transferred to Roosevelt to replace Nathan Reed, resigned). Mr. Clayton will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
C. Miranda J. Dincher, 501 Washington Ave., Jersey Shore, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), as a ½ Guided Reading and ½ Kindergarten Teacher at Jackson Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 2, bachelor's, $40,250 (replacing Jill Robbins, transferred to replace Linda Wheeland, transferred to replace Kellie Bower-Vogt, retired).
D. Darcy L. Immel, 145 Long St., Spring Mills 16875, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Mathematics at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,250 (new position approved by the Board). Ms. Immel will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
E. Matthew D. Palmatier, 943 Coldwatertown Rd., Jersey Shore, a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Mathematics at Lycoming Valley Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,250 (vacancy created due to retirement of Debra Nardi). Mr. Palmatier will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
F. Jeffrey D. Pelly, 3625 Winona St., Philadelphia, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Special Education (Autistic) at Cochran Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, master's, $42,250 (new position approved by the Board). Mr. Pelly will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
G. Nathan E. Pish, 243 Grimesville Rd., Williamsport, 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 (replacing John Imrisek, retired). Mr. Pish will also be scheduled to par-ticipate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
H. Mary E. Rider-Dincher, 2845 Four Mile Drive, Montoursville, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach Language Arts at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 2, master’s, $43,250 (replacing Traci Marriott, resigned).
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
I. Jeremy S. Steppe, 18 Knoll Rd., S. Williamsport, 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 1, bachelor's, $39,250 (replacing Jason Adams, resigned). Mr. Steppe will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
J. Nadera F. Yancey, 1250 West Third St., Apt. 3, Williamsport, as a temporary professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August 21, 2008), to teach 6th Grade Social Studies at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's, $39,250 (replacing Richard Hess, retired). Ms. Yancey will also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
K. Faith F. Nelson, 2765 Blair St., Ext., Montoursville, as a part-time Administrative Support I (245 day, 5 hours per day) for the Mail Room at the District Service Center, with a base wage rate of $11.21 per hour, effective June 30, 2008 (replacing Charles Hughes, transferred; position revised to part-time).
L. 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:
Nicholas J. Kelley 310 N. Shaffer Hill Rd., Cogan Station
(replacing Karen D. Scampone, resigned from program)
M. The following persons as administrative support staff for the Summer School Program, effective July 7, 2008, through August 1, 2008 (up to 4 hours per day, 5 days per week), plus up to two days training prior to summer school, at the current contract rate. All costs are budgeted under Title I:
Jackson: Wala S. Tillman 1740 Memorial Ave., Williamsport
(replacing Kathy Shirey, resigned from program)
N. The following person(s) as part-time aide(s) 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):
Donna M. Engel 1876 Janet Ave., Williamsport
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
O. Dr. Shelly Litz to provide one hour of summer school tutoring four days per week for up to five weeks effective July, 2008, at the rate established in the Agreement by and between the Board of School Directors and the Williamsport Education Association ($27.71 or contract rate). Funds are budgeted under Title I.
P. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2008-2009 school year at the salary rate of $27.71 per hour, for the actual number of hours worked. Appoint all full-time and part-time professional staff in the District to service as substitutes for the Adult Education programs listed below, for the actual number of hours worked:
Restricted General Fund
Pennsylvania Adult Literacy Program
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
Frances L. Berry Substitute Teacher
Linda C. Herr Literacy Council Coordinator
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
Adult Basic Education Program
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Patricia M. Nicholson Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
General Education Development - Lycoming County Prison Program
Dianne M. Masten Teacher
Elizabeth J. Seagraves Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
General Education Development Program
John M. Dick Teacher
Jessica Jo Long Teacher
Stephen C. Pfirman Teacher
Jeanne Yaggi Teacher
Susan E. Murphy Teacher
Joanne M. Thomas Substitute Teacher
Bruce A. Jones Assistant Coordinator of Adult Education Program
Family Literacy Program
Martha J. Hunter Teacher
Adult Education Impact Program
Kathryn S. Poust Teacher
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
P. The following people to work in the various adult education programs for the 2008-2009 school year cont’d:
Unrestricted General Fund
Patricia M. Nicholson Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Susan E. Murphy Independent Study Co-Supervisor
Extra-Curricular Employment Agreement
Under the provisions of Pennsylvania Act 2002-234, please approve the
extra-curricular employment agreement for the following individuals to work in
the Adult Education Program for the 2008-2009 program year at a salary rate of
$27.71 per hour:
James H. Burget
Teacher - GED Program
George E. Cook Teacher - GED Program
Janet M. Linderman
Teacher - GED Program & Independent Study
Co-Supervisor
Carol L. McMurray
Teacher - PA Adult Literacy Program
Alfred L. Poff
Substitute Teacher - GED Program
Anthony J. Delisi
Supervisor/Coordinator for all of the programs listed above under Restricted
General Fund and as the Coordinator of Adult Education under Unrestricted
General Fund
Q.
Any student enrolled at the Williamsport Area High School Designed Education
Program for employment in the Food Service Department and subject to assignment
by Patricia Cioffi, Job Training Coordinator, to be paid at the rate of $7.15
per hour (hourly minimum wage rate) for the actual number of hours worked for
the 2008-2009 school year.
R.
The following substitute food service worker(s), at the salary rate of $7.15
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective August 26, 2008:
Bruce A. Paulhamus
38 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport
S.
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:
Tabitha H. Young 811 Moore Ave., Williamsport
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
T.
Michelle L. Gair, 1112 West Central Ave., S. Williamsport, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date
is August 21, 2008), to teach Elementary Alternative Education at Round Hills
Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, master's, $42,250 (replacing
Shawna Weaver, resigned). Ms. Gair will also be scheduled to participate in
Induction Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
U.
Jodi L. Geary, 51 Keyser Circle, Williamsport, as a temporary professional
employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August
21, 2008), to teach Special Education at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary
rate of Step 2, bachelor's, $40,250 (+ $200) (replacing Tracy Haupt,
transferred). Ms. Geary will also be scheduled to participate in Induction
Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
V.
The Williamsport Area School District extends a conditioned offer of employment
to Michelle L. Cappa, 2144 Quaker Hill Rd., Cogan Station, as a temporary
professional employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled
date is August 21, 2008), to teach Special Education at Cochran Elementary
School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor’s, $39,250 (+ $200), provided
Ms. Cappa obtains Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and all
appropriate documentation by August 14, 2008 (replacing Elizabeth Moore,
transferred). Ms. Cappa will also be scheduled to participate in Induction
Program activities before the start of the 2008-2009 school term.
W.
Jennifer H. Kuzio, 558 Dunkleberger Rd., Williamsport, as a long-term
substitute teacher, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is
August 21, 2008) through the end of the first semester of the 2008-2009 school
term (tentative ending date of January 23, 2009), unless terminated sooner, to
teach Elementary (4th
Grade) at Stevens Elementary School, at a salary rate of Step 1, bachelor's,
$39,250, prorated (replacing Gabe Campana, on unpaid leave). Ms. Kuzio will
also be scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the
start of the 2008-2009 school term.
X.
The following persons for temporary Custodial/Maintenance Summer Work (8 hours
per day, first shift) as needed throughout the summer, at the contract rate,
effective July 22, 2008:
Richard Andy
P.O. Box 3621, Williamsport
Ruth E. Zeller
170 Pinecrest Drive, Lot 25, Williamsport
Penny M. Bower
1643 McGill Hollow Rd., Linden
Gail S. Myers
1961 Walters Rd., Montoursville
Jennifer A. Douglass
2631 Route 973 E, Cogan Station
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Y.
The following nurse practitioners to assist with summer athletic examinations
for the number of hours indicated at the rate of $27.03 per hour prior to July
1, 2008 and $27.71 per hour effective July 1, 2008 as provided in the
collective bargaining agreement between the Williamsport
Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Jennifer J. Weaver
WAHS/Roosevelt 34 hours
Donna L. Callahan
WAHS/Roosevelt 34 hours
Kimberly A. Imrisek
Lyco Valley/Curtin 14 hours
Z.
The following nurse practitioners to assist with winter and spring athletic
exami-nations for the 2008-09 school for a total of hours at the rate of $27.71
per hour (or the contract rate) as provided in the collective bargaining
agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport
Education Association (the exams are done after school, in order to expedite
the exam process and minimize classroom disruptions):
Jennifer J. Weaver
WAHS/Lycoming Valley 40 hours
Donna L. Callahan
WAHS/Roosevelt 40 hours
Kimberly A. Imrisek
Curtin 15 hours
AA.
The following school dentist for the 2008-09 school year at a salary rate of
$42.75
per hour for an estimated total of 35 hours in the mandated dental program:
John P. Czap, DDS
701 Hastings St., S. Williamsport
BB.
The following fall sport coaches at the respective schools for the 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 (pending completion of all
appropriate paperwork*):
Williamsport Area High School
Football
Head Coach:
Thomas J. Gravish (5) $8,024
Varsity Assistants:
William O. Olsen (5) $4,012
Kevin D. Choate (5) $4,012
Justin D. Ross (3) $3,772
Junior Varsity Assistants:
Adam J. Allison (4) $3,394
Robert T. Lundy (5) $3,611
Patrick G. Vollman (3) $3,394
Ninth Grade Coaches:
Corey B. Burkholder (4) $3,017
David Anthony Cipriani (3) $3,017
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Williamsport Area High School
Boys Soccer
Head Coach:
Christian A. Lovecchio (5) $4,012
Assistant Coach:
Andrew K. Zimmerman (5) $2,006
Edmund K. Dadzie (5) $2,006
Girls Soccer
Head Coach:
Marc Lovecchio (5) $4,012
Assistant Coach:
Aron D. Haefner (5) $2,006
Rachel P. Skinner (5) * $2,006
**NOTE: Marilouise Mazzante will be working with the soccer teams,
training them in speed, strength and conditioning during the pre-season.
She will be compensated by the Soccer Booster Club.
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Head Coach:
Tina A. Eisenhower (3) $3,017
Assistant Coach:
Sarah B. MacIntyre (5) $1,605
Golf
Head Coach:
Joseph R. Eaton (5) $2,407
Girls Tennis
Head Coach:
John F. Dorner (5) $2,407
Assistant:
Leroy L. Baer (5) $1,204
Volunteer:
Zokaa Rajjoub ---
Cheerleading
Head Coach: TBA
Assistant Coach:
TBA
Curtin Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
Seth H. Decker (4) $2,640
Assistant:
Spencer Sweeting (3) * $2,263
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Wayne Stine (5) * $1,404
Assistant:
Aprie L. Bower (5) $1,204
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
Lycoming Valley Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
John M. Gossner (5) $2,808
Assistant:
Andrew H. Bennett (5) $2,407
Seth T. Shirey (2) $2,069
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Quint Bower (5) * $1,404
Assistant: Jacquelyn R. Chestnut (3)
$1,131
Roosevelt Middle School
Football
Lead Assistant:
Randall G. Laird (5) $2,808
Assistant:
Michael B. Lundy, Jr. (5) $2,407
Assistant:
Travis L. Diehl (3) $2,263
Softball
Lead Assistant:
Steve L. Reed (5) $1,404
Assistant: Valerie Gair (5) *
$1,204
CC.
Capri S. Beattie, 1131 Pleasant Hill Rd., Cogan Station, as a professional
employee, effective with the 2008-2009 school term (scheduled date is August
21, 2008), as Librarian at Curtin Middle School, at a salary rate of Step 1,
master’s, $42,250 (replacing Kimberly Brosan, transferred to the high
school replacing M. Francine Collins, retired). Ms. Beattie will also be
scheduled to participate in Induction Program activities before the start of
the 2008-2009 school term.
8.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Approve the following position change(s):
A.
Charles E. Hughes, 133 Confair Parkway, Montoursville, from full-time Printer
at the District Service Center to full-time Stock Clerk at the Warehouse
Complex (250 day, 8 hours per day), at the base salary rate of $33,220,
prorated ($16.61 per hour) or contract rate, effective July 7, 2008 (replacing
David Staib, retired).
B.
Kimberly A. Whittington, 639 Fifth Ave., Williamsport, from a general food
service worker at the high school to a part-time (185 days, up to 5 hours per
day) Instructional Support Aide for the Water Safety Program at the
Williamsport Area High School, effective with the start of the 2008-2009 school
year (tentative start date of August 25, 2008), with a base wage rate of
$11.31 per hour or contract rate (replacing Bridget Cortes, resigned; position
revised to part-time).
8.5 CONTRACTED SERVICES
Lycoming County Insurance Consortium (health insurance), effective July 1,
2008, through June 30, 2009:
WASD Traditional Plan $929.11
WASD First Priority Health (HMO)
$871.40
PPO $876.37
B.
Approve a contract with Delta Dental, One Delta Drive, Mechanicsburg, to
provide dental care benefits to eligible employees of the Williamsport Area
School District under a Cost-Plus rating method for the 2008-2009 school year
calculated as follows: cost of claims incurred + $4.05/month for each primary
enrollee. Settlements under this arrangement will be calculated monthly with
weekly wire transfers.
C.
Approve the following rates to provide life insurance and AD&D coverage for
eligible employees with Harleysville Life, effective July 1, 2008:
$.13/$1,000
Life $.025/$1,000
AD&D
D.
Authorize the Board President to sign an agreement with Employee Services,
Inc.,
55 Chamberlain St., Wellsville, New York 14895, reflecting a rate of $20.84 per
employee for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services for the 2008-2009
school year.
8.6 OTHER
A.
Authorize the Superintendent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
the Williamsport Education Association (WEA) regarding “On-Line”
Recovery Courses” being offered for the first time by the District.
Bernard J. Meyer, Jr., 881 Cemetery Rd., Montoursville, will teach Applied
Biology and Chemistry and Christopher P. Yoder, 239 Hughes St., Williamsport,
will teach Algebra IA, to be paid at the rate of $160 per student taught in
these courses.
B.
Authorize Sarah Schuman Moore, 71 Washington St., Turbotville, guidance
counselor at Lycoming Valley Middle School, to provide counseling services to
two students at the rate of $27.03/$27.71 per hour for up to seven hours per
student (total of up to fourteen (14) hours) and up to two (2) hours of service
to the parent of each student (total of up to four (4) hours) during the
period of June 16, 2008 through August 22, 2008, and to also be reimbursed for
mileage at the rate of $0.505 per mile for traveling to provide the above
specified services.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
9.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
A.
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 filing of an application for participation in the National School
Lunch and Breakfast Program and the After School Snack Program for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2009.
10.2
Approve breakfast, lunch and milk prices for the 2008-09 school year as
follows:
BREAKFAST
LUNCH MILK
FY08
FY09 FY08 FY09
FY08 FY09
ELEMENTARY $ .90
$ 1.00 $ 1.65 $ 1.80 $ .40
$ .45
SECONDARY $ 1.00
$ 1.10 $ 1.80 $ 1.95 $ .40 $ .45
ADULT $ 1.75 $ 1.85
$ 3.00 $ 3.15 $ .40 $ .45
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.1
Approve a partnership between the James V. Brown Library and the WASD Title I
schools for parent training opportunities. The James V. Brown Library will
provide up to two parent workshops, at a maximum of $300 per workshop, not to
exceed a total of $600 per Title I school for 2008-09. All funds are budgeted
under Title I Parent funds for each Title I school.
11.2
Approve the agreement with YMCA Childcare Services for child care during
Title I Parent Workshops for the 2008-09 school year. All costs are paid
through Title I.
11.3
Authorize the purchase of Art Specialty 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.
BIDS/CONTRACTS
11.3
Authorize the purchase of Art Specialty Supplies and Equipment Cont’d:
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 for 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., Wednesday, April 30, 2008. RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Corporate Express Inc., New Cumberland, PA $825.33
Commercial Art Supply Inc., Syracuse, NY 1,639.10
Elgin School Supply Co., Inc., Chico, CA 461.96
Kurtz Bros. Inc., Clearfield, PA 1,319.03
National Art & School Supplies, Rahway, NJ 1,558.52
Phillips Supply Company, Plymouth, PA 252.33
Quill Office Supplies Inc., Palatine, IL 21.48
S & S Worldwide Inc., Colchester, CT 122.57
Sax Arts & Crafts Inc., New Berlin, WI 4,274.52
Triarco Arts & Crafts Inc., Plymouth, MN 3,249.29
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS $13,724.13
11.4
Authorize the purchase of Music 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 for 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, June 3, 2008. RECOMMENDED AWARDS:
Haines Music, Selinsgrove, PA
$8,060.35
Interstate Music Supply Inc., New Berlin, WI 2,191.60
Loser’s Music, Lebanon, PA 223.00
NEMC, Mountainside, NJ
10,190.00
Nick Rail Music Inc., Santa Barbara, CA
342.30
Robert M. Sides Inc., Williamsport, PA
5,619.05
Steve Weiss Music Inc., Willow Grove, PA
2,632.76
Shar Music Products Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
4,717.43
Washington Music Center Inc., Wheaton, MD 19,168.20
West Music Company Inc., Coralville, IA 408.10
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AWARDS
$53,552.79 BIDS/CONTRACTS CONT’D:
11.5
Approve an agreement with Scott Younkin Auctioneer, PO Box 69, Linden, PA to
dispose of the District’s unused and unneeded fitness equipment, at a
Woodward Township Fire Hall on Saturday, August 9, 2008.
TAX ITEMS
12.1
Approve the following tax summaries.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelley reviewed the state revenue items from the final FY09 state budget.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Stone reported that we had a meeting with Loyalsock Township officials
concerning water run-off issues at the Lycoming Valley Middle School. The
township is working on a proposal to make improvements.
Mr. Zimmerman thanked Deb Savage, Don Adams and others for their work on
staffing issues.
Mr. Zimmerman also distributed and reviewed a legislative platform report from
PSBA.
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. Zimmerman and carried the
meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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Charles E. Peterson, Jr. Board Secretary