Wilkes Rips King's, Sets Record With 10-0 Start

311 Non-emergency Number Also Faces Hang-up

By JASON MICHAEL HOLLY and JEAN LACOE; Times Leader Staff
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 Wednesday, January 14, 1998 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 3A 





A Wilkes-Barre Area School Board member's niece has been promoted to a
full-time position. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Ed Biniek's niece, Tracy Biniek, was promoted from part-time teacher's aide
to full-time custodian during Monday's board meeting. He abstained from the
vote. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Biniek said his niece has worked for several years as a teacher's aide
substitute and part-time aide. "I think she's served her time." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Other Ed Biniek relatives employed by the school district include nephew
Matt Biniek, teacher; cousin James Lasiewicki, assistant principal of Coughlin
High School; cousin David Achey, teacher; son Ed Biniek Jr., custodian; and
brother William Biniek, assistant superintendent. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 They were hired before Biniek was elected. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The board also made these appointments: Joan Kanavich, nurse's assistant
for the remainder of the school year; Sara Longo, school psychologist; Robert
Corcoran, substitute director of federal programs; Charlotte Kordek, full-time
technology administrator; Ann Stanski, full-time professional employee; Sam
Mitchneck, crossing guard; Michael Pattie, custodian; and Jean Wendolowski,
part-time secretary. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 In addition, the board unanimously approved a computer contract with
Northeast Micro. The Wilkes-Barre business will set up, install and provide
technical support for the district's newly acquired personal computers. The
cost to the district is $60 per computer. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 In other business: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The board read a proposal to lease the Plains Junior High building to the
Luzerne Intermediate Unit. The LIU plans to use the building for the
"Alternative Learning" program. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "When the LIU isn't using it, it will be open for public recreational
programs," said board member John Corcoran, who felt the lease would benefit
both the LIU and the community. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The lease is $1 for six months. The board didn't vote on the proposal but
intends to lease the building to the LIU. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Plains resident Maggie Antinovitch requested plaques, pictures and
memorials from the Plains Junior High building be placed in the new Leo
Solomon Education Complex- Plains Memorial K-8 School. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 She and several other Plains Township residents have criticized the board
for naming the new school for former Superintendent Leo Solomon, instead of
calling it only the Plains Memorial School. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Board members Corcoran, Barbara Youngblood, Jim Kelly and Brian Dunn agreed
to Antinovitch's request. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The board accepted the resignations of John P. Kovalchik and Alice Mooney. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The following requested sabbaticals for the remainder of the school year:
Diane S. Curry,

Board Member's Niece Promoted At W-b Area 
School Board Also Awards A Contract 
For Setting Up, Maintaining And Providing 
Technical Support For The District's Personal 
Computers

Board Member's Niece Promoted At W-b Area School Board Also Awards A Contract For Setting Up, Maintaining And Providing Technical Support For The District's Personal Computers