Agenda 2010-11-15
YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2010 – 7:30 PM
RONALD H. PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER
BOARD ROOM
A G E N D A
I. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. CALL TO ORDER – Mr. DeHaas
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of October 18, 2010 and the Meeting Notes of the Planning Committee Meeting of November 1, 2010. [Approve as submitted/corrected]
B. TREASURER’S REPORT – Mr. Miller
[Consent Agenda: Would any board member like any of these items considered separately or are there any questions on any of these items. If not, a motion to approve the below-mentioned items; second; and vote]
1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report as of 10/31/10 [File for audit]
The Treasurer’s Report, Summary Report and Check Summary are provided. (The report is also available on the website: www.yssd.org, School Board, School Board Treasurer Report)
2. Approval of Fund Account Reports Showing Balance as of 10/31/10
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a.
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Athletic Fund
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$.70
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b.
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Food Service Fund
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$116,168.48
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c.
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Capital Reserve Fund
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$351,692.94
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d.
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Capital Projects Fund – Bond Series of 2006 & 2007
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$4,622,603.08
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3. PAYMENT OF BILLS
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a.
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General Fund – 2010-2011
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$1,413,985.56
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b.
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Food Service Fund
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$164,591.49
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c.
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Athletic Fund
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$0
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d.
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Capital Reserve Fund
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$577,920.97
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e.
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Capital Projects Fund – Bond Series of 2006 & 2007
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$22,967.90
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II. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. DeHaas
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board met in executive session following the Regular Monthly Meeting of October 18, 2010 and following the Planning Committee Meeting of November 1, 2010 for the purpose of discussing personnel and/or legal issues.
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Orban
B. YORK SUBURBAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION. Mrs. Reinecker will give report to highlight innovations.
C. The administration recommends the immediate return from expulsion of Student #210279. This student was expelled by the Board on May 17, following an administrative hearing conducted by Dr. Merkle. The student was adjudicated through the end of the second marking period. The administration recommends an early return because the student has met all of the requirements set forth in the adjudication and exceeded the behavioral and academic expectations to date. [Motion and Vote]
D. The administration recommends the immediate return from expulsion of Student #210612. This student was expelled by the Board on May 17, following an administrative hearing conducted by Dr. Merkle. The student was adjudicated through the end of the second marking period. The administration recommends an early return because the student has met all of the requirements set forth in the adjudication and exceeded the behavioral and academic expectations to date. {Motion and Vote]
E. ADJUDICATION RE: STUDENT NO. 210723. Upon the recommendation of the Committee of the Board of School Directors and based on the student disciplinary hearing conducted by Stephen S. Russell, Esquire, of the law firm of Stock and Leader, solicitor to the York Suburban School District, the Superintendent recommends the Board accept the Adjudication for expulsion of Student No. 210723 for a violation of School Board Policy and the Code of Student Conduct as more fully set forth in the Adjudication. [Motion and Vote]
IV. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Mr. Smith
V. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Shaffer
A. The Personnel Committee Report listing a retirement, resignations and a reassignment is provided.
CONSENT AGENDA: You have before you the Personnel Report which includes employment, request for leave of absence, additional volunteer coach and additional substitute teachers and guest teachers for 2010-11. Would any board member like any of these items considered separately or are there any questions on any of these items. If not, the chair moves approval of the below-mentioned items; vote.
B. EMPLOYMENT
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1. Recommend extension of contract for Dr. Michele Merkle, Assistant Superintendent for Administration, through June 30, 2016.
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2. Recommend extension of contract for Dr. Patricia Maloney, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, through June 30, 2016.
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3. Recommend the employment of Beth Brubaker as a food service employee at the Middle School at the hourly rate of $9.15, effective October 25, 2010.
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4. Recommend the employment of Sherina Einsig as a Substitute Food Service Employee at the hourly rate of $8.80 effective for the 2010-2011 school year.
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5. Recommend the employment of Angela Gurnavage as a Substitute Food Service Employee at the hourly rate of $8.80 effective for the 2010-2011 school year.
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6. Recommend the appointment of Erik Kuntz as Junior High Wrestling Coach at the salary of $4,085, which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
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7. Recommend the employment of Amy Royer as a Substitute Food Service Employee at the hourly rate of $8.80 effective for the 2010-2011 school year.
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8. Recommend the employment of Dianna Sauder as a Long Term Substitute Second Grade Teacher for Suzette White at the East York Elementary School, starting on or about November 17, 2010, through approximately April 1, 2011, at the daily rate of $105.
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9. Recommend the employment of Catriona Smith as a Long Term Substitute Second Grade Teacher for Kellie Aughenbaugh at the East York Elementary School, starting on or about March 1, 2011, through June 10, 2011, at the daily rate of $105.
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10. Recommend the employment of Cathi Hicks as a Full Time Substitute Second Grade Teacher for Emily Dietrich at the Indian Rock Elementary School, starting on or about December 19, 2010, through June 10, 2011, at the salary of $45,520 (Step 1 of the Bachelor’s Degree Schedule) to be prorated based upon her employment.
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C. REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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1. Recommend the Board approve the request of Gertrude Baronner, Custodian at the Middle School, for a family medical leave for restoration of health under the Family and Medical Leave Act starting November 29, 2010.
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D. VOLUNTEER COACH FOR WINTER 2010-2011
Christopher Rumbaugh Wrestling Volunteer
E. ADDITIONAL SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
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Jaimie Bull
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Kayla Click
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Kevin Hake
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Phillip Carey
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Jason Genise-Gdula
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Elizabeth Rikas
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F. GUEST TEACHERS
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Dionne Arrington-Tittle
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Judith Diaz
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Trent Kline
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Laura Baldwin
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James Dodson
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Staci Kirby-Smith
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Audrey Bare
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Jennifer Foard
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Ray Lauer
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Douglas Buerger
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Josfeen Gerges
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Herbert McIlvaine
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Janice Camerena-Hackos
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Lorraine Hartshorn
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Michael Santoro
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Brad Couch
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Magdy Khalil
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William Wolgamuth
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Jennifer Cowles
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VI. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Freireich
A. YORKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Schradergroup architecture received the following recognitions for the Yorkshire building project.
B. VALLEY VIEW PROJECT UPDATE. Mrs. Freireich will provide a project update. Mr. Houser will be available for any questions.
C. VALLEY VIEW PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS. The administration recommends the approval of the following change orders for the Valley View Center project. The individual change orders are provided.
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01-025
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eciConstruction
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Roof Value Engineering
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($17,000.00)
Owner Requested
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03-041
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CMC, Inc.
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Replace Ductwork
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$3,286.00
Omission
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| 03-083 | CMC, Inc. | Mechanical Insulation |
$1,375.00 Omission |
| 03-092 | CMC, Inc. | Relief Air Ducts |
$600.00 Unforeseen Condition |
| 01-037 | eciConstruction | Thermal Envelope |
$3,768.58 Omission |
| 01-048 | eciConstruction | Window Replacement |
$650.91 Omission |
| 04-029 | McCarty & Sons, Inc. | Electrical Revisions |
($2,445.45) Owner Requested |
| 04-080 | McCarty & Sons, Inc. | Power & Data Outlets |
$2,800.00 Owner Requested |
| 03-070 | CMC, Inc. | HVAC Grills |
$512.00 Owner Requested |
| 04-070 | McCarty & Sons, Inc. | Ceiling Fixture Changes |
$1,014.31 Owner Requested |
| 04-084 | McCarty & Sons, Inc. | Add Receptacles |
$350.00 Omission |
| 03-029 | CMC, Inc. | HVAC Revision NW Wing |
$0 Owner Requested |
| 02-034 | Frey Lutz Corporation | Sanitary Vent Repair |
$257.52 Unforeseen Condition |
| 01-043 | eciConstruction | Courtyard Storm Draining |
$7,151.91 Omission |
| 02-044 | Frey Lutz | Trap Primers & Guards |
($6,956.88) Owner Requested |
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Current Change Orders
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($4,636.10)
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Change Orders Approved
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$37,735.15
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Total Change Orders
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$32,899.05
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PlanCon G Contingency
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$433,276.00
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Remaining Contingency
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$400,376.95
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% Contingency Remaining
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92.4%
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[Motion and Vote]
VII. PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Clancy
A. REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIPS.
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Ski Club– The administration recommends the approval of the Ski Club overnight field trip January 14-16, 2011. [Motion and Vote]
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High School Band and Color Guard– The administration recommends the approval of the High School Band and Color Guard overnight field trip April 29-May 1, 2011. [Motion and Vote]
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B. POLICY REVISIONS.
The administration recommends the approval of the following policy revisions.
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Policy No. 002 – Local Board Procedures – Authority Power
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Policy No. 003 – Local Board Procedures – Functions
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Policy No. 004 – Local Board Procedures – Membership
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Policy No. 005 – Local Board Procedures – Organization
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Policy No. 009 – Local Board Procedures – Policy Development
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[Motion and Vote]
C. LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
Legislative Priorities were discussed at the November Planning Committee meeting and the following are recommended priorities for 2010.
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B.14. – Opposes any legislation that has the effect of increasing the net employer cost and/or the unfunded long-term liabilities of PSERS. Any increase in the school district portion of the employer contribution rate for any pension plans would be capped at the Act 1 (or successor) index, with the state to fund any remaining employer obligation.
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D.7. – Supports legislation to hold cyber and charter schools accountable to the same standards as school districts. PSBA also supports legislation that reduces or eliminates the financial burden on school districts for cyber and charter schools.
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E.1. – Supports legislation to increase the state contribution for special education services based on actual cost incurred and students served.
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I.2. – Supports legislation that establishes a K-12 education funding system that is built upon the principles of equity, adequacy, efficiency, accountability and predictability; uses a statewide funding formula for school district subsidy that recognizes the number of students taught, the relative wealth of a district, the local tax effort and the actual costs of educating every student to achieve Pennsylvania’s academic standards; and requires the state to fund 100% of all budgeted subsidy payments on a timely basis.
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I.19. – Supports legislation that abolishes the requirement for school districts to use elected property tax collectors, permits centralized collection for property taxes levied and allows regional tax collection with districts having a voice in the appointing and management of the tax collector.
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[Motion and Vote]
VIII. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT – Mr. Miller
A. The next Finance Committee is scheduled December 1 at 7:30 AM. A Board Cabinet Budget Discussion is scheduled November 16 in the Education Center and December 2 in high school room 160 from 6:00-9:00 PM.
B. FY12 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT. The administration will provide an update on the FY12 Budget Development.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
A. The Communications Report is provided.
B. The next Communications Committee meeting is scheduled December 6 at 6:00 PM.
X. ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE REPORT – Ms. Bates
XI. YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY – Mr. Royer
A. The“Mini-Board Report” dated October 28, 2010 is provided by the York County School of Technology Joint Operating Committee.
XII. YORK AREA TAX BUREAU REPORT – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
XIII. LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Clancy
XIV. YORK ADAMS ACADEMY REPORT – Mrs. Freireich
XV. LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT BOARD REPORT
A. “…by Dawns Early Light” outlining the highlights of the November 2, 2010 LIU Board Meeting is provided.
XVI. BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT – Mr. Younkin
XVII. TITLE REPORT – Dr. Maloney
XVIII. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
An Executive Session will be held immediately following the meeting.
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