W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
November 4, 2008
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES –
Ms. Pamela J. Markle
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 8
We believe that student competence can be demonstrated and evaluated.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 4 ( e )
The Williamsport Area School Board will ensure that effective planning occurs
by adopting professional development plans for Board and staff.
PSBA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
We, as members of our local Board of Education, representing all the residents
of our school district, believe that:
We should respect that the Superintendent of Schools and her staff are
responsible and accountable for the delivery of the educational programs
and
the conduct of school operations.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
3.1
Student Representatives’ Report – Emily Weaver and Hannah Weber
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A.
Consider approving the adjudication of student 08/09–01 resulting from a
quasi-judicial hearing held this evening.
4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 Construction Projects
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Payroll Report for the month of October 2008:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,521,893.72
General Fund – Restricted 9,746.03
Athletics and Extra Curricular
33,333.40 Food Service Fund
61,248.14
Data Processing Fund 6,743.10
Maintenance Fund 30,665.80
Earned Income Tax
4,986.11
Student Activities .00
TOTAL
$857,862.66
5.2*
Consider authorizing 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
11/04/08 $ 719,813.11
11/04/08A 720.60
11/04/08B 1,352,714.53 11/04/08C 101,790.33
11/04/08D 425.30
11/04/08E 674,768.17
11/04/08F 194,806.00 11/04/08G 3,167.19
6. BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the first reading of the “Distribution of Literature
Within Schools” Policy. A policy number will be assigned by PSBA after
the second reading. Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Director of
Human Resources. 7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider approving the formation of the Gay-Straight Alliance Club at the
Williamsport Area High School.
7.2
Consider approving the Revisions and District Supplement documents for the
Williamsport
Area High School. These documents are updates to the WAHS 2007-2009 Continuous
School Improvement Plan
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1
RESIGNATIONS – None at this time
8.2
LEAVES OF ABSENCE – None at this time
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Joanne W. Heimer, 1181 Valley View Rd., Jersey Shore, as a long-term substitute
teacher, effective 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 French and English at the high school, at a salary
rate of Step 1, master’s + 18, $42,850, prorated (replacing Ruth Sklar, on
unpaid leave and retiring November, 2008).
B.
Adrienne D. Keen Blanton, 650 Beeber St., Williamsport, as a part-time
Hall/Cafeteria Monitor (up to 180 days per year, prorated; up to 3 hours per
day) at the high school, with a base wage rate of $10.81 per hour or contract
rate, effective November 3, 2008, (replacing Katherine Sponhouse, transferred).
C.
Barbara M. Hunsberger, 839 Diamond St., Williamsport, as a part-time
Instructional Support Aide (up to 185 days per year, prorated; up to 5 hours
per day) at Jackson Elementary School, with a base wage rate of $11.31 per hour
or contract rate, effective November 3, 2008, (replacing Jody Schefsky,
resigned).
D.
Richard J. McCusker, 1934 Mountview Ave., Montoursville, at a stipend amount of
$2,500, prorated for the 2008-2009 school year for coordinating inclement
weather delays and cancellations (replacing Charles Peterson, resigned).
E.
The following persons to the positions indicated at the respective schools for
the 2008-2009 school year, at the stipends established 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:
Williamsport Area High School
Future Business Leader Advisor Debra A. Baier
$ 626
(replacing Jennifer Flint, declined position)
National Honor Society Advisor Kimberly A. Brosan
$ 626
F.
The following substitute food service worker(s), at the salary rate of $8.00
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective date as indicated:
Carrie L. Bernard
1057 Park Ave., Williamsport (effective 10/27/08)
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
G.
The following person(s) as non-certificated substitute teacher(s) with receipt
of an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools,
at the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy ($90 per day for
first 45 days; $110 per day for days beyond the 45th
day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the actual number of hours
assigned and worked during the 2008-2009 school year:
Mary Jo Campana
968 Hollywood Circle, Williamsport (effective 10/30/08)
H.
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:
Heather A. Leigey 487 Old Glade Run Rd., Muncy (effective 10/27/08)
I.
The following substitute administrative support/aide(s), subject to assignment
by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates as established by Board
policy (Administrative Support - $9.00/hr., Instructional Aide - $8.00/hr.; up
to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the actual number of hours assigned
and worked:
Carrie L. Bernard
1057 Park Ave., Williamsport
J.
Appointing Debbra Savage, Esq. as the Acting Board Secretary for the period of
November 6, 2008 through December 1, 2008.
8.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Nicholas J. Kelley, 310 N. Shaffer Hill Rd., Cogan Station, from a full-time
Elementary (5th
Grade) teacher at Cochran Elementary School, to a full-time Elementary (3
rd Grade) teacher at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, effective
November 10, 2008, at a salary rate of Step 3, master’s, $44,500
(replacing Barbara Neuhard, resigned).
9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
9.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Consider approving 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. (See attachment)
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
All students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements
in order to participate.
A.
Five (5) Williamsport Area High School SADD students, accompanied by their
advisor, to travel to Lancaster during November 2008 to participate in a
conference.
Transportation will be provided by the advisor. Registration fees will be paid
from SADD funds. One substitute will be required for the day.
B.
Thirty (30) early childhood education students from the Williamsport Area High
School, accompanied by their teacher and a counselor, to travel to Penn College
during November 2008 to visit the Children’s Learning Center and to
attend a presentation.
District transportation is requested. Costs will be paid out of the Career and
Technical Education Budget.
C.
Seven (7) accounting students from the Williamsport Area High School,
accompanied by their teacher, to travel to Front Street Station
(Northumberland) during November 2008 to participate in the Stock Market Game,
a business plan competition.
District transportation is requested. Costs will be paid out of the Career and
Technical Education Budget. One substitute will be required for the day.
D.
Twenty-three (23) first grade students from Round Hills Elementary School,
accompanied by their teacher and parent volunteers, to travel to downtown
Williamsport during November 2008 to visit Millionaire’s Row, the Taber
Museum, and the Trade & Transit Museum.
Transportation will be provided on the Herdic Trolley. All costs will be paid
by the Round Hills PTO.
10.2
Consider authorizing the provision of District transportation for the Holiday
Concert at the Williamsport Area High School on Sunday, December 21, 2008. A
shuttle bus will run from Parking Lot “C” to the auditorium. The
cost will be paid from the District budget.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider authorizing a three-year extension of the SILOT Agreement with
Susquehanna
Health System, beginning July 1, 2008 and ending on June 30, 2011, under the
same
terms and conditions as the expiring contract.
11.2
Consider authorizing an amendment to the agreement with our WAHS Stadium
Scoreboard
sponsors providing a one year extension on the agreement at no cost to the
sponsor. The
new expiration date will be July 1, 2014. This amendment is due to a delay in
receiving and
installing the sponsor signs this year.
12. TAX ITEMS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
12.1
Consider approving the attached tax summaries.
13.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
14. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
15. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Board Policy #902, “Public Participation in Board Meetings”:
A.
There will be two public comment sections: one during the first two hours of
the meeting at a time to be determined by the presiding officer; and the other
at the end of the meeting. This gives the presiding officer some flexibility
to fit the first public comment section into the agenda at a convenient time.
B.
Persons submitting a formal request to speak during the first public comments
section should be present promptly at the beginning of the meeting in the event
that they are invited to speak prior to commencement of the scheduled business
that is outlined in the agenda. Persons who have submitted a written request
will be given an opportunity to make a presentation about an issue that is on
the agenda when the issue is scheduled for discussion or about an issue that is
not on the agenda during the first two hours of the Board meeting, at a time
to be determined by the presiding officer.
C.
Each public comment section will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Each
speaker will be limited to a maximum of five minutes.
D.
Those wishing to speak during the first public comments section must submit a
formal request in writing to the business administrator no later that 9:00 a.m.
on the day of the Board meeting. This gives people an opportunity to come to
the District Service Center on Monday before the Board meeting to read the
posted agenda.
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING AUXILIARY AIDES & SERVICES
The Williamsport Area School District does not discriminate against individuals
on the basis of disability. If you are disabled and wish to attend and/or
participate in any public meeting of the Williamsport Area School Board of
Directors or event of the School District, the District will make reasonable
accommodations to allow your full involvement. If you require specific
auxiliary aids or services you must notify the Board Secretary (327-5500), 201
West Third Street, Williamsport, PA of your needs at least five (5) working
days prior to the event.
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
