November 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description: 
SILENT REFLECTION

DISTRICT VISION
Our vision is that we are a community where every child is engaged with a significant mentor or a positive role model in addition to family members.

DISTRICT SHARED VALUES
As members of the Williamsport Area School District community, we value different learning styles, abilities and individual aspirations. 

PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD (2h)
The Williamsport Area School Board will model responsible governance and leadership by participating in annual Board retreats.

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 School Boards must balance their responsibility to provide educational programs with the need to be effective stewards of public resources.
 

Description:  Consider approving the minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 13, 2026.
 

Description:  Presentations and/or Updates:
 

Description:  A presentation by Lycoming Valley Intermediate School Student Council on how the Student Council led by Nick Kelley, Lycoming Valley Instructional Coach, has evolved into a truly student-led organization.   Students are not simply participants but the driving force behind the ideas, decisions, and initiatives that positively impact our school community.
 

Description:  Consider approving the adjudication of student 26/27-01 resulting from a quasi-judicial hearing held earlier this evening
 

Description:  Consider approving the following change orders and/or retroactive change orders for the HS Stadium and Tennis Court Project::
 

Contractor	Amount	Reason
Lobar, Inc CO #21 General	($5,157.77)	Delete the logo graphic film that was to be applied to the field house curtain wall.
Silvertip, Inc CO #6 Plumbing	$1,099.86	Revise piping that serves the gas valves in three field house rooftop units per the response to RFI-7, as the valve layout differs from the original design.
TurnKey, Inc CO #19 Electrical	$1,722.55	Switch out receptacles in both of the concession spaces per the code official and add receptacles on the 2nd floor of the field house.
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc CO # 1 Roofing	$22,675.67	Add additional metal work to the field house.
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc CO # 2 Roofing	($5,065.88)	Deduct unsupervised superintendent days.

 

Description:  Consider approving the Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2026
 

Description:  Consider approving the Payroll Report for the month of October 2026
 

General Fund- Unrestricted	$5,260,979.40
General Fund - Restricted	310,538.03
Food Service Fund	45,064.07
Student Activities Fund	0.00
TOTAL	$5,616,581.50

 

Description:  Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted from October 14, 2026 to November 10, 2026 and direct the officers of the Board of School Directors to execute the same:
 

General Fund	$3,609,778.36
Food Service Fund	388,931.80
PLGIT Capital Projects Fund (2026 Bond)	946.22
Student Activities Fund	3,000.00
TOTAL	$4,002,656.38

 

Description:  Consider approving budget transfers for FY27, dated October 9, 2026 to November 3, 2026 as presented in accordance with Section 609 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended.
 

Description:  Consider approving the first reading of Policy 204.2 "Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks" of the Williamsport Area School District Board Policy.
 

Description:  Consider approving the first reading of Policy 813.3 "Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education" of the Williamsport Area School District Board Policy.
 

Description:  Consider approving an evaluation agreement between Next Century, Inc. and the Williamsport Area School District to provide a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation by a certified school psychologist fluent in American Sign Language for a WASD student. Costs are not to exceed $5,262.36 and will be paid through the Special Education budget.
 

Description:  Consider the approval of a Letter of Agreement with Beacon Light Behavioral Health Services to ensure continuity of care for students receiving services while placed with their agency. The agreement will commence on August 26, 2026 and terminate on June 3, 2027.  
 

Description:  Consider the purchase of an Epson EB-PU2120W 3LCD Large Venue Projector, an Epson ELPLM11 Lens, and an Epson V12H004M0F Lens from Educate-Me.Net, Wayne, NJ, at a cost of $35,914.02.  This projector will replace the outdated projector in the high school auditorium.  Educate-Me.Net’s PEPPM contract number is 548362-079.  Costs will be paid through the Technology budget.
 

Description:  Consider entering a three-year contract with Granite Government Solutions, Quincy, MA to provide their EPIK solution to replace all existing POTS lines across the district.  The monthly fee will be $2,181.90.  Granite Government Solutions OMNIA Partner’s number is R241103.  Costs will be paid through the Technology budget.
 

Description:  Consider approving the 2026-27 Winter Sports Schedules.

Description:  Consider approving the formation of a Media Production Club at the Williamsport Area High School.
 

Description:  Consider accepting the following retirement(s) and resignation(s) effective on the date(s), and for the purpose(s), indicated below:
 

RETIREMENT(S) RESOLVED: that the Board of Directors of the Williamsport Area School District acknowledges with profound regret the following retirements from service in the Williamsport Area Schools and expresses its sincere appreciation for their dedicated service to our school system.  It further expresses the hope that their years of retirement will be many and richly rewarding.
Name	Position	Classification	Location	Reason	Effective Date
Johnson, Melissa C.	PT Aide	Support	Jackson	Retirement, after 20 years of service with the District	December 18, 2026

 

RESIGNATION(S)
Name	Position	Classification	Location	Reason	Effective Date
Meixel, Lily R.	Secondary Math Teacher (LCP Position ONLY)	Professional	Lycoming County Prison	Personal Reasons	October 30, 2026
Crist, Erin L.	FT Confidential Administrative Assistant	Confidential	DSC, Business Office	Other Employment	November 25, 2026
Hockman, Amanda L.	PT Food Service Worker	Support	WAHS	Other Employment	November 6, 2026

   

Description:  Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:

LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE
Name	Position	School/Location	Type of Leave	Effective Dates:
Rodgers*, Rebecca E.	FT Special Education Teacher	WAHS	Unpaid	January 6, 2027 (1/2 PM) through February 5, 2027

Description:  Consider the election of the following staff (pending receipt of all approved & eligible clearances, mandated reporter training, as well as all required personnel paperwork & applicable PDE Certification):
 

SUPPORT STAFF
Name	Position	Location	Compensation	Effective Date	Replacing
Allen, Gavin L.	FT Custodian Class I Floater/Equipment Manager (250-day, 8hrs/day)	WAHS	$44,080 ($22.04/hr)	November 11, 2026	Michael P. Tewell, transferred
Shultz, Avery B.	FT Custodian Class II, Pool Maintenance/ Groundskeeper (250-day, 8hrs/day)	WAHS	$44,880 ($22.44/hr)	TBD (pending receipt of all approved & eligible clearances, mandated reporter training, as well as all required personnel paperwork)	Robert T. Zarzyczny, retired
Kirkpatrick, Averi L.	PT Aide (185-day, up to 5hrs/day)	Jackson	$19.19/hr (without degree)	November 11, 2026	Tabitha R. Gehr, resigned
Smith, Maalek L.	PT Custodian (2nd shift, 250-day, up to 5hrs/day)	Warehouse	$22.04/hr	November 11, 2026	Mark A. Signor, resigned
Vogt, Melanie N.	PT Aide (185-day, up to 5hrs/day)	Jackson	$19.19/hr (without degree)	November 11, 2026	Tammy R. Adams, resigned

 

Description:  Consider the election of the following staff (pending receipt of all approved & eligible clearances, mandated reporter training, as well as all required personnel paperwork & applicable PDE Certification).  Long Term Substitute Teachers may be primarily assigned to a specific location and/or position; however, the may also be used at any level where there is a need and to support a remote platform, if necessary.
 

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE(S)
Name	Assignment/Location	Compensation	Replacing
Revision of previously approved August 11th board agenda item: Martin, Julia A.	WAHS	Step 1, Bachelor's, $60,742	1st semester only; Extended through 2nd semester of 2026-2027 school year tentative ending date of January 22, 2027 tentative ending date of June 4, 2027

Description:  Consider the election of the following person(s) as Substitute Teacher(s), Non-Certified Substitute Teacher(s) & Substitute Aide(s), subject to the assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates established by Board Policy (up to a maximum of 180 days per year) & only for the actual number of hours assigned & worked during the 2026-2027 school year (pending receipt of all approved & eligible clearances, mandated reporter training, as well as all required personnel paperwork & applicable PDE Emergency Certification).
 

SUBSTITUTE(S)
Name	Position	Compensation	Effective Date	Comments
Paternostro, Nicole R.	Substitute Aide	$15.25/hr	November 11, 2026	N/A
Signor, Mark A.	Substitute Custodian	$15.25/hr	November 11, 2026	N/A
Weaver, Steven D.	Substitute Custodian	$15.25/hr	November 11, 2026	N/A
Larsen, Carley E.	Student Teacher Substitute	$125/day	November 11, 2026	May Substitute for Cooperating Teacher (Mrs. Boyles, Kindergarten Teacher @ Hepburn) during student teaching experience for up to 10 days & only 1 day per week; may Substitute for all upon completion of Student Teaching Experience.

 

Description:  Consider approving the following position change(s):
 

POSITION CHANGE(S)
Name	Current Position/Location	New Position/Location	Salary	Effective Date	Replacing
Signor, Sarah A.	PT Aide (185-day, up to 5hrs/day)/Cochran	FT Custodian Class I Floater (2nd shift, 250-day, 8hrs/day)/Warehouse	Tier B, $23.63/hr ($47,260)	TBD	Garrett S. Snyder, resigned

 

Description:  Consider the following 2026-2027 Coaches, Volunteers and Extracurricular Assignments, at the respective schools, and at the salary rate in accordance with the agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association (pending receipt of all approved & eligible clearances, mandated reporter training, as well as all required personnel paperwork):
  

2026-2027 ATHLETIC COACHES & VOLUNTEERS (++ Booster Funded Positions)
Activity	School	Position	Name	Years	Stipend
Swimming	WAHS	Volunteer	Beattie, Jeffrey P.	---	---
Boys Wrestling	WAMS	Correction to the following previously approved October 13th board agenda items: MS Assistant Coach	Andrews, Sean A. Morgan, Michael J.	5 3	$3,150 $2,992.50
		Volunteer(s)	Morgan, Michael J. Andrews, Sean A.	---  ---	---  ---
		Elementary Coordinator (Volunteer)	Dickey, Alec E.	---	---

             

Description:  Consider approving the following contract(s) & other personnel related item(s):
 

CONTRACTS
Employment Contract	Consider approving the employment contract of Anne M. Logue, Director of Human Resources for the Williamsport Area School District, effective July 1, 2027, according to the terms and benefits provided in her employment contract (for a term of 5 years)
Agreement	Consider the proposed agreement between the Williamsport Area School District and M.R. 26-27, according to the terms listed within.

 

OTHER

LCP Alternative Education Program: Secondary Math Teacher

Consider approving the following individual as the Secondary Math Teacher for the Alternative Education Program at the Lycoming County Prison to provide instruction for approximately five (5) hours per week during the 2026-2027 school year.  Compensation for this position will be paid at the homebound instruction rate of $35.91/hr through the Student Services' budget. Patricia A. Miller, eff. 11/11/2026

Description: 

	NAME/ SCHOOL	CONFERENCE NAME LOCATION	AMOUNT
	Dustin Brouse/ Director of Technology	BrainStorm Technology Conference Pocono Manor, PA	$917.60
	Dale Crans/ Director of Maintenance & Facilities	PASBO Annual Conference Hershey	$1,252.00
	Joseph Eaton/ HPE - WAHS	SHAPE PA State Conference Manheim	$829.45
	Corrina Gnoffo/ Director of Health Services	New Horizons, Brighter Future State College	$1,570.00
	Josh Klinger/ Network Administrator	BrainStorm Technology Conference Pocono Manor, PA	$892.97

 

Description:  Field trips are being presented for provisional approval in accordance with the District's Health and Safety Plan and may need to change or be canceled. All students must be in compliance with the school's field trip disciplinary requirements in order to participate.
 

	School Building	Grade/ Group	# of Students	Date	Location/ Reason for Trip	Type of Transportation	Funding Source
1.	Curtin	Hope Squad	15	December 2026	Sojourner Truth Ministries - service act	District Van	N/A
2.	Curtin	PBIS Winners	9	December 2026	WAHS - visit CTE program	District Van	N/A
3.	Curtin	6th Grade Orchestra	38	March 2027	Harrisburg - perform at the Capitol	Contract Carrier	Music Budget
4.	Jackson	2nd Grade	125	May 2027	Potting Bench & So. Wmspt. Park - connect science unit	District Bus	Jackson PTO
5.	Lyco Valley	Hope Squad	15	November 2026	Sojourner Truth Ministries - service act	District Van	N/A
6.	Cochran	1st Grade	105	May 2027	CAC - performance of Pout Pout Fish	District Bus	CAC
7.	WAMS	Special Ed Students	6	November 2026	Woodlands Bank - learn about banking	City Bus	N/A
8.	Jackson	3rd Grade	150	May 2027	Camp Susque - hands-on learning	District Bus	Jackson PTO
9.	Jackson	Kindergarten	132	May 2027	Sunken Springs Farm - Wonders unit	District Bus	Jackson PTO
10.	WAMS	6th/7th Grade Orchestra	89	February 2027	WAHS - All District Orchestra prep	District Bus	Music Budget
11.	Jackson	1st Grade	123	May 2027	CAC - performance of Pout Pout Fish	District Bus	CAC
12.	Jackson	1st Grade	125	May 2027	Milton - visit By The Bloom Farm	District Bus	Jackson PTO
13.	Hepburn	1st Grade	88	May 2027	CAC - performance of Pout Pout Fish	District Bus	CAC
14.	Curtin	5th/6th Orchestra	79	February 2027	WAHS - All District Orchestra prep	District Bus	Music Budget
15.	Lyco Valley	Orchestra Students	16	December 2026	Local Nursing Home - play holiday music	Parent Transportation	N/A
16.	Lyco Valley	5th/6th Orchestra	82	February 2027	WAHS - All District Orchestra prep	District Bus	Music Budget
17.	WAHS	Con Con Students	50	December 2026	Penn College - Mock Con Con	District Bus	Social Studies Budget
18.	WAHS	Key Club	4	November 2026	First United Methodist - Kiwanis luncheon	District Van	N/A
19.	WAHS	Choir Students	13	January 2027	Shikellamy HS - District Choir	District Van & Staff Vehicle	Music Budget
20.	Cochran	Kindergarten	123	May 2027	Newberry Park - meet police, fire department, etc.	District Bus	Cochran PTO
21.	WAHS	CTE Students	7	November 2026	Penn College - tour of Homeland Security Program	District Van	N/A
22.	WAHS	SkillsUSA Students	4	November 2026	Camp Hill - training	District Van	CTE Budget
23.	WAHS	CTE Students	9	November 2026	Jackson - assist with Heart Day activities	District Van	N/A
24.	WAHS	Envirothon Club & AP Science Students	20	December 2026	Waterdale Environmental Education Center - learn about local issues	District Bus	IU #17
25.	WAHS	Strolling Strings & GQ	35	December 2026	Williamsport Country Club -  holiday performance	District Bus	Music Budget
26.	WAHS	Strolling Strings & Les Chanteus	35	December 2026	Sheppard Hills Country Club - holiday performance	Contract Carrier	Hudock Capitol Group
27.	WAHS	Biotechnology Students	35	January 2027	Harrisburg - PA Farm Show	District Bus	CTE Budget
28.	WAHS	CTE Students	4	November 2026	Lyco Co Children's Development Center - observations	District Van	N/A
29.	Curtin	Student Council	16	November 2026	Salvation Army - help sort toys	District Van	N/A

 

Description:  Consider approving the following drivers/monitors/mechanics for STA, Inc. for the 2026-27 school year:
 

Last Name	First Name	Status
Luke	Donald	Monitor/Aide
Koch	Holly	Non CDL

 

Description:  Consider approving the following Aramark employee(s) to be assigned to the WASD:
 

Last Name	First Name
Collins	Cora

 

Description: 

Board Policy #903, "Public Participation in Board Meetings":

• 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.
   
• 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.
   
• Each public comment section will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes.  Each speaker will be limited to a maximum of five minutes.
   
• Those wishing to speak during the first public comments section must submit a formal request in writing to the business administrator no later than 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), 2780 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA of your needs at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

 

Description: 

Community Code For a Healthy and Safe Lycoming County The Board of School Directors pledged its support on May 19, 1998, to the Community Code proposed by the Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition, Inc.  In accordance with that commitment, those who work, study, or participate in events, including interscholastic sports, within the Williamsport Area School District will: Do their best to be role models for courteous behavior. Respect all people and their property, treating them like guests or friends.                                Appreciate the efforts of others. Have the courage to say NO to drugs, belligerent attitudesand actions, weapons, profane language and gestures, and illegal usages of tobacco products and alcohol. Speak and act calmly. Encourage and support others.

Nondiscrimination Policy           The Williamsport Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.            For more information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, or services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped individuals, contact: Mrs. Anne Logue, Director of Human Resources, Williamsport Area School District, 2780 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, telephone number (570) 327-5500 extension 40210.

Description:  Consider the election of the following person(s) as Substitute Teacher(s), Non-Certified Substitute Teacher(s) & Substitute Aide(s), subject to the assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rates established by Board Policy (up to a maximum of 180 days per year) & only for the actual number of hours assigned & worked during the 2026-2027 school year (pending receipt of all approved & eligible clearances, mandated reporter training, as well as all required personnel paperwork & applicable PDE Emergency Certification).
 

SUBSTITUTE(S)
Name	Position	Compensation	Effective Date	Comments
Wydra, Adrienne M.	Certified Substitute Teacher	$150/day	November 11, 2026	N/A