September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description: 
SILENT REFLECTION

DISTRICT VISION
Our vision is that we are a community where the community is proud of the school district, takes ownership of it and feels they are getting value from investment in it.

DISTRICT SHARED VALUES
As members of the Williamsport Area School District community, we value creating a community of life-long learners and responsible citizens. 

PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 2(f)
The Williamsport Area School Board will model responsible governance and leadership by complying with Board policy and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. 

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 individuals have no legal authority outside the meetings of the Board and should not conduct their relationships with all stakeholders and media on this basis. 

Description:  Presentations and/or Updates:
 

Description:  Consider authorizing the board secretary to vote for the following candidates to serve as officers and trustees of the Pennsylvania School Board Association:

President-elect - Matt Vannoy
Vice President - Kristy Bolte 
Treasurer (three-year term) — David Hein

PSBA Insurance Trustees (three-year term)
(Choose two):
Marianne L. Neel
Dr. Michael Faccienetto




 

Description:  Consider approving Alexandra Seyler as Acting Board Secretary, ensuring all responsibilities in the absence of the Board Secretary for the October 13, 2026 Board Meeting.
 

Description:  Consider approving the following Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation board members for a three-year term, effective September 8, 2026 - June 30, 2029:

Bridget Carmeci 
Virginia Weigle
Brittany Fischer
 

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

Contractor	Amount	Reason
TurnKey, Inc CO#16 Electrical	$1,647.48	Supply and install (2) magnetic motor starters for kitchen exhaust hoods.

 

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

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

General Fund- Unrestricted	$3,087,973.77
General Fund - Restricted	207,808.13
Food Service Fund	673.38
Student Activities Fund	0.00
TOTAL	$3,296,455.28

 

Description:  Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list submitted from August 12, 2026  to September 8, 2026 and direct the officers of the Board of School Directors to execute the same:
 

General Fund	$2,817,094.90
Food Service Fund	248,035.89
PLGIT Capital Projects Fund (2026 Bond)	351,807.01
Student Activities Fund	0.00
TOTAL	$31416,937.80

 

Description:  Consider approving a contract with Brian Mendler Discipline Associates, LLC to provide professional development training services for eligible staff of St. John Neumann Regional Academy. The professional development activity is funded through Title II, Part A nonpublic equitable services funds in accordance with the District’s approved Consolidated Application and applicable federal requirements. 

Description:  Consider approving a partnership agreement between Keystone/Red Rock Job Corps and Williamsport Area School District for the 2026-27 school year.  This partnership will expand the education and training options and opportunities available to respective students to the maximum extent possible offered by Keystone/Red Rock Job Corps while earning a high school diploma. 

 

Description:  Consider approving the Commonwealth University course BIOL102: Ecology and Evolution.  The request includes a course weight of 1.4, will factor into the grade point average for the student, and will appear on their transcript. The course would be eligible to meet 1.0 credits of the science graduation requirement. This course will count towards class rank if total credits do not exceed eight course credits for the 2026-27 school year. The course description has been reviewed and approved by the high school principal. Cost of the course is the responsibility of the family. The final grade must be reported at the completion of the semester on a transcript from the university.
 

Description:  Consider approving the following individuals to take their drone flight test at a cost of $175.00 per person as part of the Drone Education course:

• Lauren Cooley
• Matt DeWire
• Nick Karl
• Lisa Peacock

Costs will be paid through the CTE Budget.
 

Description:  Consider the purchase of 500 Adobe Creative Cloud shared device licenses and 6 Adobe Creative Cloud named user licenses from Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, at a cost of $13,522.08.  Costs will be paid through the Technology budget.  
 

Description:  Consider approving an addendum to the Master Service agreement with Forerunner Technologies, Edgewood, NY, extending the terms of the agreement until September 24, 2029.  The total cost of the agreement is $68,817.00, to be billed annually for $20,939.00.  Costs will be paid through the Technology budget.
 

Description:  Consider approving the purchase of PowerSchool Licenses and Support from Capital Area Intermediate Unit, Enola, PA, at a cost of $64,974.00.  Costs will be paid through the Technology budget.
 

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
Zarzyczny, Robert T.	FT Groundskeeper/ Custodian Class II	Support	WAHS	Retirement, after over 20 years of service with the district	October 8, 2026

 

RESIGNATION(S)
Name	Position	Classification	Location	Reason	Effective Date
Fuschetti, Jessica N.	FT 7th Grade Math Teacher	Professional	WAMS	Other Employment	Effective October 16, 2026, or possibly sooner, as the district has determined to hold Ms. Fuschetti for up to 60 days per PA School Code
Smith, Alayne M.	FT 7th English Teacher	Professional	WAMS	Personal Reasons and/or Other Employmet	Effective October 23, 2026, or possibly sooner, as the district has determined to hold Ms. Smith for up to 60 days per PA School Code
Vankuren, Karen M.	FT Aide	Support	WAHS	Personal Reasons	August 17, 2026
Duvall, Samantha N.	PT Administrative Support I/Library Aide	Support	Jackson	Personal Reasons	August 26, 2026

   

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):
 

PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Name	Classification	Position	Location	Compensation	Effective Date	Replacing
Sichko, Eva B.	Professional Employee	FT 7th Grade Math Teacher	WAMS	Master's, Step 1 $64,280	TBD (pending receipt of all approved & eligible clearances, mandated reporter training, as well as all required personnel paperwork)	Jessica N. Fuschetti, resigned
Retroactive Request: Francis, John M.	Temporary Professional Employee	FT CTE Welding Teacher	WAHS	Step 5, Bachelor's $70,177	August 26, 2026	Jeremiah D. Martin, resigned
Retroactive Request: VanGorder, Jessica K.	Temporary Professional Employee	FT 6th Grade Teacher	Curtin	Step 1, Master's $64,280	August 26, 2026	Kristen A. Fortin, resigned

 

SUPPORT STAFF
Name	Position	Location	Compensation	Effective Date	Replacing
Fink, Wyatt E.	FT Class I Custodian Floater (2nd shift, 250-day, 8hrs/day)	Warehouse Complex	At the hourly rate and/or annualized salary per the expired WAESPA contract (2025-2026 wage/salary scales expired 06/30/2026) until such time as a successor contract is reached, effective with the 2026-2027 school year	September 14, 2026	Robert A. Worth, retiring
Retroactive Request: Wilson, Grace I.	FT AV Computer Technician, Tier 2 (245-day, 7.5hrs/day)	Instructional Technology	At the hourly rate and/or annualized salary per the expired WAESPA contract (2025-2026 wage/salary scales expired 06/30/2026) until such time as a successor contract is reached, effective with the 2026-2027 school year	September 2, 2026	New position beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
Please rescind the following previously approved June 9th board agenda item: Snyder, Molly L.	PT Aide (185-day, up to 5hrs/day)	Jackson	At the hourly rate (w/ degree) and/or annualized salary per the expiring WAESPA contract (2025-2026 wage/salary scales expiring 6/30/2026) until such time a successor contract is reached, effective with the 2026-2027 school year	August 26, 2026	Jeanette A. Bower, retired
Hummer, Kylie R.	PT Aide (185-day, up to 5hrs/day)	Jackson	At the hourly rate (without degree) and/or annualized salary per the expired WAESPA contract (2025-2026 wage/salary scales expired 06/30/2026) until such time as a successor contract is reached, effective with the 2026-2027 school year	September 9, 2026	Jeanette A. Bower, retired

 

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, they 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	Effective Date	Replacing
Retroactive Request: Dake, Alayna M.	Lycoming-Valley	Step 1, Bachelor's $60,742	August 26, 2026	Approved LTS position for the 2026-2027 school year; tentative ending date of June 4, 2027
Retroactive Request: Hein, Kelsey E.	4th Grade/Lycoming-Valley	Step 1, Bachelor's $60,742	August 26, 2026 (pending successful completion of an experience-based intern program and required PDE teaching certification)	Kerry A. Hall, resigned (1st semester only; tentative ending date of January 22, 2027)
Retroactive Request: Huskin, Emily P.	Curtin	Step 1, Bachelor's $60,742	August 26, 2026	Approved LTS position for the 2026-2027 school year; tentative ending date of June 4, 2027
Retroactive Request: Kilgore, Rachel M.	Hepburn-Lycoming	Step 1, Bachelor's $60,742	August 26, 2026	Approved LTS position for the 2026-2027 school year (1st semester only; tentative ending date of January 22, 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 2025-2026 school year & 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
Krizan, Lydia R.	Non-Certified Substitute Teacher	$125/day	September 9, 2026	N/A

 

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

POSITION CHANGE(S)
Name	Current Position/Location	New Position/Location	Salary	Effective Date	Replacing
Sinclair, Beth A.	PT Aide (185-day, up to 5hrs/day)/WAMS	FT Aide (185-day, 7hrs/day)/WAHS	Tier C (with degree), At the hourly rate and/or annualized salary per the expired WAESPA contract (2025-2026 wage/salary scales expired 06/30/2026) until such time as a successor contract is reached, effective with the 2026-2027 school year	TBD	Karen M. Vankuren, 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	Comments
Retroactive Request: Boys Soccer	WAHS	Assistant Coach	Gehr, Derek  P.	0	$2,520	Effective: August 17, 2026
Football	WAHS	Volunteer	Moore, Tariq C.	---	---	N/A
Cross Country	WAHS	Volunteer	Baird, William R.	---	---	N/A
Girls Basketball	WAMS	8th Grade Head Coach	Slaughter, Vanessa A.	2	$2,677.50	N/A
		8th Grade Head Coach	Parsell, Cortney J.	1	$2,677.50	N/A
		7th Grade Head Coach	Young, Alicia N.	5	$3,150	N/A
		7th Grade Head Coach	Smith, Dana L.	5	$3,150	N/A
Cheerleading	WAMS & WAHS	Volunteer	Tice, Alicia M.	---	---	N/A

 

2026-2027  The following Staff to provide authentic culinary training to our Culinary CTE students at $600 per extracurricular event.

Nasdeo, Brian J.

2026-2027 ADVISOR STIPENDS The following individuals for the positions indicated at the respective schools for the 2026-2027 school year, at the stipends established in accordance with the current agreement by and between the Board of School Directors of the Williamsport Area School District and the Williamsport Education Association:
Location	Activity	Name	Years	Stipend Amount
Correction to the following previously approved August 11th board agenda item: WAHS	LaMemoire Editorial Advisor	Gilson, Nicole L. Reeder, Lauren R.	5 0	$4,500 $3,600
Correction to the following previously approved August 11th board agenda item: WAHS	Publications Business Advisor	Cajka, Savannah ---SPLIT--- Gilson, Nicole L. Cajka, Savannah	1 0 1	$1,338.75 $1,260 $2,677.50
Correction to the following previously approved August 11th board agenda item: WAHS	National Art Honor Society Advisor	Cooley, Lauren B. Werner, Kevin C.	0 2	$720 $765
WAHS	Skills USA	Mazzante, Audra E.	---	$900
	Skills USA	Peacock, Lisa M. (WAESP)	---	At her regular hourly rate (not to exceed $900)
WAMS	Educators Rising Club	Welshans, Elizabeth K.	0	$720

         

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORS: WAMS The following Teachers as After-School Tutors (Regular Education and Special Education) for Middle School students, as needed for the 2026-2027 school term.  Administrators will staff the program on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (2:50 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.) at the end of the WAMS teacher day, at the rate of $35.10 per hour plus appropriate benefits, for the actual number of hours worked:
Name	Subject
McCann, Marcia L.	Special Education
Graff, Tracey L.	Special Education
Lusk, Brandon M.	English & Social Studies
Rowland, Jesse D.	Social Studies
Roatche, Amber C.	English
Force, Makayla A.	Special Education

 

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORS: WAHS The following Teachers as After-School Tutors (Regular Education and Special Education) for High School students, as needed for the 2026-2027 school term.  Administrators will staff the program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (2:30 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.) at the end of the WAHS teacher day, at the rate of $35.10 per hour plus appropriate benefits, for the actual number of hours worked:
Name	Subject
Mahon, Amy R.	English
Gee, Jessica J.	English
Schefsky, Jody J.	English & Special Education
Manetta, Elizabeth A.	CTE
Eckman, Jessica J.	Science
Nagy, Todd M.	Special Education
Meixel, Lily R.	Mathematics
Maneval, Channing G.	Special Education
Bower, Paula E.	Special Education
Robertson, Jennifer A.	Mathematics

 

FITNESS CENTER SUPERVISORS: WAHS The following Staff for After-School Supervision of the Fitness Center at the Williamsport Area High School, for the actual number of hours worked, at the hourly rates listed below:
Name	Hourly Rate
Beattie, Jack F. (WAESP)	At his regular hourly rate
Meixel, Lily R. (WEA)	$18.39 (Intramural rate)

 

2026-2027 TITLE I PARENT ENGAGEMENT COORDINATORS (Funded through Title I; availability of positions and funds reviewed annually)
Location	Name	Stipend Amount
Cochran	Mitstifer, Tracy M.	$1,000
	Richards, Amanda N.	$1,000
Hepburn-Lycoming	Sauers, Elizabeth A.	$1,000
	Samar, Colleen J.	$1,000
Jackson	Snyder, Linda S.	$1,000
	Shemory, Gina M.	$1,000
Curtin	Koontz, Elissa K.	$2,000
Lycoming-Valley	Ten Eyck, Thao E.	$1,000
	Zehner, Lauren L.	$1,000

 

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

CONTRACTS
Vendor Contract: Bayada Home Health Care	Consider approving the agreement with Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. 209 East Third St., Williamsport, to provide RN/LPN Nursing services (as needed) at the rate of $60 per hour, for hours worked for the Williamsport Area School District, effective August 31, 2026 through June 30, 2027

 

OTHER
Memorandum of Understanding: Collin M. Glorioso	Consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to the employment of Collin M. Glorioso, FT Dean of Students at Curtin, effective August 3, 2026

 

Description: 

	NAME/ SCHOOL	CONFERENCE NAME LOCATION	AMOUNT
	Matthew Fisher/ Director of CTE	Superintendent Retreat @ Milliken Institute Spartanburg, SC	$1,185.00
	Jody Miller/ SPO - WAHS	Taser Instructor Certification Northumberland	$1,110.04
	Patricia Miller/ Math - WAHS	PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference	$582.20
	Richard Poole/ Asst. Superintendent	PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference Kalahari Resort	$1,002.20
	Matthew Radspinner/ Orchestra - WAHS	Midwest Music Clinic Chicago	$1,000.00
	Barbara Reeves/ Board Member	PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference Kalahari Resort	$1,409.00

 

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.	WAHS	Strolling Strings	28	Retro: August 2026	So. Williamsport - perform at Little League World Series	District Bus	Music Budget
2.	Curtin	6th Grade Students	180	May 2027	Bald Eagle State Park	District Bus	Curtin PTO
3.	WAHS	CTE Students	25	September 2026	Hershey - PRVCA Training/Show	District Bus	CTE Budget
4.	Curtin	6th Grade Students	180	June 2027	Brandon Park	Walking	N/A
5.	Lyco Valley	4-6th Grades	6	October 2026	Lycoming Creek - PBIS reward trip	Staff Vehicle	N/A
6.	WAHS	Marching Millionaires	75	October 2026	Jackson - perform at an assembly	District Bus	Music Budget
7.	WAHS	Football & Cheer Students	8	October 2026	Curtin - PBIS celebration	District Van	N/A
8.	WAHS	CTE Students	25	October 2026	Spartronics - tour & attend manufacturing day at the facility	District Bus	CTE Budget
9.	WAHS	CTE Students	12	November 2026	Bloomsburg University - attending business conference	District Bus	CTE Budget
10.	WAHS	CTE Students	16	September 2026	Lycoming College - tour & meet with admissions rep	District Bus	CTE Budget
11.	WAMS	8th Grade Band	75	September 2026	WAHS - perform with WAHS band	District Bus	Music Budget
12.	WAHS	CTE Students	7	October 2026	Hershey Gardens - tour	District Van	CTE Budget
13.	WAHS	Youth Development Task Force Members	5	October 2026-May 2027	YMCA - Youth Development Task Force meetings	Parent Transportation	N/A

 

Description:  Jackson Primary School experienced flooding during the early morning hours of September 3, 2026, due to heavy rains and thunderstorms. Early detection helped contain the water and minimize the extent of the damage.  An insurance claim has been filed. There is a significant amount of water and mud in the basement, and additional damage will need to be assessed. ServPro has been onsite providing mitigation services.  
Consider approval of the contract between Williamsport Area School District and ServPro for water damage mitigation and extraction services, including the associated scope of work. 
 

Description:  Consider approving the purchase of (2) commercial-grade washers and (2) commercial-grade dryers from CILS, Ins., Lebanon, PA, Costars #036-E22-029, for use at the High School Stadium Field House at a cost of $35,225.00. Costs will be funded though the General Fund. 
 

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

Last Name	First Name	Status
Nasdeo	Cynthia	Monitor/Aide
Smalls	Shanell	Monitor/Aide
Werkheiser	Jimmy	Non CDL

Please rescind the following previously approved drivers under the August 11^th board agenda item, as they will not be returning for the 26/27 school year:
 

Last Name	First Name	Status
Bower	Miranda	Non CDL
Bragg	Javon	Non CDL
Ferguson	Louise	Non CDL
Gardner	Kade	CDL
Jackson	A'Ryan	Non CDL
Jacobs	Maddilyn	Non CDL
Sherman	Andrew	Monitor/Aide
Olexy	Kelsey	Non CDL
Blackman	Darrell	CDL

 

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

Last Name	First Name
Bolden	Aryannah
Duncan	Jayda
Johnson	Zanir
Leard	Connor
Lopez	Jesseania
McAlpine	Ashli
Norzile	Kaiye
Ritchie	Brian
Sechler	Anna
Walker	Jaivion

 

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.