Agenda 2012-12-17

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2012 – 7:30 PM
RONALD PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER

A G E N D A
  1. General Business 

    1. Call to Order – Ms. Leopold-Sharp 
      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 Board Meeting of November 19, 2012 and the Minutes of the Re-Organization Meeting and Planning Committee Meeting of December 3, 2012.  [Approve as submitted/corrected]
  2. 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 roll call vote]    
    1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report as of November 30, 2012 [File for audit]  The Treasurer’s Report, Summary Report  and Check Summary are provided.  
    2. Fund Account Reports showing balance as of November 30, 2012
      1. General Fund-2012-13 – $25,268,443.83
      2. Food Service Fund – $80,725.83
      3. Capital Reserve Fund – $152,699.34 
      4. Capital Projects Fund-Bond Series of 2006 & 2007 – $386,981.46 
    3. Payment of Bills
      1. General Fund-2012-13 – $1,484,312.46
      2. Food Service Fund – $141,981.46 
      3. Capital Reserve Fund – $4,400.00 
      4. Capital Projects Fund-Bond Series of 2006 & 2007 – $19,679.88 
  3. Board President’s Report – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
    1. The Board and Superintendent met on December 1, 2012 for a training conference facilitated by PSBA.
    2. Committee Assignments
    3. Committee Meeting Schedule for First Quarter  (revised 12/17/12 – 3:05 PM)
    4. Miscellaneous Board Representative Assignments
      1. York County School of Technology Operating Committee/Authority Member – Three-year term to commence on January 1, 2013 and expire on December 31, 2015.
      2. Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 Board Representative – Joel Sears’ term ends June 30, 2014
      3. York/LIU Joint Authority Board Representative – Joel Sears’ term ends January 1, 2014 
      4. York Adams Academy Board Representative
      5. York Learning Center Joint Authority Board Member
      6. York Area Tax Bureau
      7. York Tax Collection Committee 
  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Orban
    1. Student Enrollment Report
    2. Thank you to Luther Memorial Church.  The congregation donated hats and gloves for students.  
    3. Food Service Report
      1. Monthly Dining Review
      2. Sales Activity Report 
      3. Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act Update
  5. Student Board Representative Report – Mr. Clark
  6. Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee Report – Mrs. Clancy
    1. The next Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee meeting is scheduled January 30 at 9:00 AM.
    2. The annual Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee meeting is scheduled February 19 at 6:30 PM.     
  7. Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The Communications Report and Activities Report are provided.  
    2. The Public Budget Presentation is scheduled Thursday, January 24, at 7:00 PM in High School Room 160 .
    3. “What You Need to Know about Serving on the School Board” panel report.
    4. The next Communications Committee meeting is scheduled January 14 at 6:00 PM.
  8. Facilities Committee Report – Mr. DeHaas 
    1. The next Facilities Committee meeting is scheduled on January 2 at 5:30 PM. 
  9. Finance Committee Report – Mr. Miller  
    1. The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled January 9 at 5:30 PM. 
  10. Personnel Committee Report – Mrs. Shaffer
    1. Consent Agenda:  You have before you the Personnel Report which includes a retirement, employment, requests for leave of absence, additional substitute teachers and an additional guest teacher.  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; second; roll call vote.  
      1. Retirement
        1. Recommend Board approval of the retirement of Dennis Younkin as Director of Finance and Support Services effective June 1, 2013. Mr. Younkin is retiring after having served 42 years in education and 5 years with York Suburban School District. 
      2. Employment
        1. Recommend the employment of Ryan Fant as Assistant Junior High Wrestling Coach at the salary of $1,944 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
        2. Recommend the employment of Kelley Goodyear as a Long Term Substitute Health and Physical Education Teacher at East York Elementary, Indian Rock Elementary, and Yorkshire Elementary for Susan Robertson effective January 7, 2013 through approximately February 14, 2013 at the daily rate of $105.
        3. Recommend the employment of Brandy Mummert as a Lunchroom Aide at Indian Rock Elementary School at the hourly rate of $10.50, pending clearances.
        4. Recommend the employment of Ashley Russell as a Long Term Substitute 5th Grade Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary for Sonia Guyer effective on or about January 12, 2013 through approximately February 25, 2013 at the daily rate of $105.
      3. Request for Leave of Absence
        1. Recommend Board approval of the request of Maryalyce Keener, Library Aide at East York Elementary and Yorkshire Elementary, for an unpaid leave of absence for restoration of health from November 27, 2012 through December 12, 2012.
        2. Recommend Board approval of the request of Jennifer Leppo, Accountant, for a short term disability leave for maternity purposes starting on or about February 8, 2013, followed by an unpaid leave of absence. Mrs. Leppo plans to return to her position on or about May 6, 2013.
      4. Additional Substitute Teachers for 2012-13
        1. Rachel Salvi
        2. Beth Tyso 
      5. Additional Guest Teacher for 2012-13
        1. Kathryn Godin
    2. The next Personnel Committee meeting is scheduled February 7 at 2:00 PM.
  11. Planning Committee Report – Mr. Kirk 
    1. The next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled January 14 at 7:30 PM. 
  12. Policy Review Committee Report – Ms. Bates
    1. Policy Revision.  The Policy Review Committee recommends adoption of the following revised and new policies.  [Motion and Vote]
      1. Policy No. 123.1 – Management of Athletics with Concussion/Return to Play 
      2. Policy No. 209.1 – Food Allergy Management
      3. Policy No. 215 – Promotion and Retention
      4. Policy No. 822 – Automated External Defibrillator (AED)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
    2. The next Policy Review Committee meeting is scheduled January 8 at 3:45 PM.
  13. York Area Tax Bureau Report – Mr. Kirk 
  14. York County School of Technology – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The Mini-Board Report dated November 27 is provided by the York County School of Technology Joint Operating Committee.
  15. York Adams Academy Report – Mr. DeHaas 
  16. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Board Report – Mr. Sears 
    1. “…by Dawn’s Early Light” outlining the highlights of the November 27 LIU Board Meeting is provided. 
  17. Legislative Policy Committee Report – Mrs. Clancy
  18. Business Office Report – Mr. Younkin
    1. Authorizaion to Solicit Bids – Art, Athletics, Custodial, General, Paper Supplies and Physical Education.  The administration recommends approval of the advertising and soliciting of bids for the 2013-14 school year for the following supplies and equipment:  Art, Athletics, Custodial, General, Paper Supplies and Physical Education.  [Motion and Vote]
    2. FY2013-14 Budget Update
      1. Preliminary General Fund Operating Budget (revised 12/17/12-1:30 PM)
      2. Preliminary General Fund Revenues
      3. Act 1 Budget Calendar
      4. Act 1 Exceptions Summary
      5. Budget Reduction Tax Summary
      6. Act 1 Resolutions
        1. Not to Exceed Index
        2. Proposed Preliminary Budget Advertisement
      7. District Data Sheet Update 2012-13
  19. Recognition of Visitors
  20. Adjournment 

 

ADDENDUM

 

TO:                Members of the York Suburban School Board

FROM:            Kathryn L. Orban, Superintendent

DATE:             December 17, 2012

SUBJECT:       Addendum to the Agenda for the Board Meeting of December 17, 2012 

 

X.  Personnel Committee Report

      6.  Resignation
 

            a.    Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Brenda Bailey, Lunchroom Aide at East York, effective December 21, 2012.

 

      2.  Employment

 

           e.  Recommend the employment of Holly Weinrich as a Lunchrom Aide at East York Elementary School at the hourly rate of $10.50, effective January 2, 2013.

 

       4.  Additional Substitute Teacher for 2012-13

 

             c.  Mary Grissett-Havrilak