Agenda 2013-05-20

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
MAY 20, 2013- 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 Monthly  Meeting of April 22, 2013 and the Special Board Meeting & Planning Committee Meeting of May 6, 2013.  [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 April 30, 2013 [File for audit]  The Treasurer’s Report, Summary Report  and Check Summary are provided.  
    2. Fund Account Reports showing balance as of April 30, 2013
      1. General Fund-2012-13 – $10,745,649.90
      2. Food Service Fund – $115,957.54
      3. Capital Reserve Fund – $123,520.46
      4. Capital Projects Fund-Bond Series of 2006 & 2007 – $1,609,542.00
    3. Payment of Bills
      1. General Fund-2012-13 – $1,137,098.64
      2. Food Service Fund – $111,464.71
      3. Capital Reserve Fund – $0
      4. Capital Projects Fund-Bond Series of 2006 & 2007 – $265,685.75
  3. Board President’s Report – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
    1. Recognition of Outgoing Student Board Representative.  Bradley Clark will be attending his last meeting as the Student Board Representative.  He will be recognized for his service at this time.
    2. Thank You!  Thank you notes were sent to the following  for their generous contributions that totaled $10,700 for scoreboards that were placed at the softball field and the baseball field.
      1. Donna Deerin Ward
      2. Sam Stein – American Legion Baseball
      3. York Little League
      4. York Suburban Athletic Booster Club
      5. Anonymous Donor
    3. Executive Session.  The Board met in Executive Session on April 22, 2013 following the Regular Monthly Meeting and on May 6, 2013 following the Special Board Meeting and  Planning Committee Meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel and/or legal issues.
    4. Development of 2013-14 District Goals Discussion.
  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Orban
    1. Student Enrollment Report
    2. Student Administrative Disciplinary Hearing Agreement.  The administration recommends Board approval for the completion of a five day suspension followed by the immediate expulsion of Student No. 211554 as set forth in the Administrative Disciplinary Hearing Agreement following a hearing conducted by Board appointed hearing officer, Michele Merkle.  The student will be placed at an alternative school placement.  The student may be permitted to request enrollment at the York Suburban High School at the conclusion of the first marking period of the 2013-14 school year if goals set forth by the team with regard to attendance, behavior and academics are met.  [Motion and Vote]
    3. Congratulations to Bethany Spencer, 11th Grade Student!  Bethany was awarded First Place in the York County Safe Driver Competition, won a $2575 scholarship and qualified for the state competition.
    4. Approval of Class of 2013 Graduates.  The administration recommends approval of the Class of 2013 Graduates, pending compliance of all requirements.  [Motion and Vote]
    5. Differentiated Instruction (Teacher Supervision Plan).  The administration recommends approval of Differentiated Instruction (Teacher Supervision Plan).  [Motion and Vote]
    6. Administrative Regulations Process and Timeline.
  5. Student Board Representative Report – Mr. Clark
    1. Welcome to Next Year’s Student Board Representative – Alison Liu
  6. Planning Committee Report – Mr. Kirk
    1. 2013-14 General Operating Fund Budget Update
      1. Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion 2013-14.  The resolution authorizing the distribution of $664,355.57 of state gaming funds to 5,642 eligible homestead properties and 1farmstead property is provided for approval under Section 342 of Act 1.  [Motion and Roll Call Vote]
      2. 2013-14 Proposed Final Budget Adoption Resolution.
    2. Revised Policies.  The Policy Review Committee recommends adoption of the following revised policies.  [Motion and Vote]
      1. Policy No. 209 – Health Examinations/Screenings
      2. Policy No. 217 – Graduation Requirements
        1. Safety Course Discussion.
    3. Legislative Resolutions.  The administration recommends adoption of the following legislative resolutions.  [Motion and Vote]
      1. Resolution on Pension Reform
      2. Resolution Calling for Reform of Charter and Cyer Charter School Funding Formula
      3. Resolution Calling for Increased State Funding for School Construction and Renovation Projects (PlanCon)
        1. Valley View Elementary School
        2. Yorkshire Elementary School
    4. Election of a Treasurer.  Recommend that H. Roger Miller, Jr. be elected Treasurer for one year beginning July 1, 2013 at no compensation. [Motion and Vote]
    5. Foreign Exchange Student 2013-14.  The administration recommends approval of Noel Affolter from Switzerland through Rotary Youth Exchange as a foreign exchange student in 2013-14.  [Motion and Vote]
    6. First Church of Christ, Scientist Real Estate Tax Exception.  The Finance Committee recommends approval of a request from the First Church of Christ, Scientist for real estate taxes for the 2013 school tax year in the amount of $2,809.04 based on the exempt status effective date of December 21, 2012.  [Motion and Roll Call Vote]
    7. Market Street Sports Agreement.  The Finance Committee recommends termination of the July 1, 2011 Agreement with Market Street Sports Group, LLC and the York Suburban School District.  Under the terms of the agreement the York Suburban School District may terminate the contract by giving sixty (60) days notice for no reason.  This termination is being made with the agreement of Market Street Sports.  [Motion and Vote]
    8. The next Planning Committee meeting is combined with the Regular Monthly Meeting on June 17 at 7:30 PM.
  7. Personnel Committee Report – Mrs. Shaffer
    1. Consent Agenda:  You have before you the Personnel Report which includes resignations, employment, request for leave of absence, additional substitute teachers and additional volunteer coach for spring .  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. Resignation
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      2. Employment
        1.  
          Name: Corinne D. Mason, PRSBA
          Education: Ephrata Senior High School, Diploma; Pennsylvania State University, AS in Business Administration, 1997; Lebanon Valley College, BS in Accounting, 2006; Wilkes University, MS in School Business Leadership, 2013
          Experience: Director of Business Affairs, Wyomissing Area School District; Assistant Director of Business Affairs, Wyomissing Area School District; Assistant Director of Finance, Reading School District; Assistant Business Manager, Ephrata Area School District; Business Office Accountant/Secretary to Business Manager, Cocalico School District
          Contract: 2-Year Contract – June 3, 2013 through June 2, 2015; 12-month position
          Salary: $114,000.
          Assignment:  Director of Finance and Support Services
          Effective: June 3, 2013
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          Recommend the employment of Larry Dalton as Head 7/8 Football Coach at the salary of $2,712 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.

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          The administration recommends the approval of Alicia Kowitz as the 6-8 Math Department Chairperson for a one year term to begin July 1, 2013 and end June 30, 2014 with a stipend of $1,800.

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      3. Request for Leave of Absence
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      4. Additional Substitute Teachers for 2012-2013
        1. Amanda Detwiler
        2. Daphne Ohl
      5. Additional Volunteer Coach for Spring 2012-2013
        1. Steven Arbetman – Tennis
  8. Business Office Report
    1. Memorandum of Understanding – York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association.  The administration recommends the acceptance of the MOU for an extension of the agreement to allow a four day work week this summer for one year through June 30, 2014.  [Motion and Vote]
    2. 2013-14 Final Food Service Fund Budget.  The administration recommends the approval of the 2013-14 Food Service Fund Budget of $1,348,130 and to set lunch prices for 2013-14 at $2.00 for Elementary, $2.25 for Secondary and $3.60 for adults.  Also recommend prices for breakfast for 2013-14 be set at $1.20 for students and $1.75 for adults.  [Motion and Roll Call Vote]
    3. Bid Awards.  The administration recommends the award of the following bids.  [Motion and Roll Call Vote]
      1. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Bids – Vendor List
        1. General Supplies – $14,645.89
        2. Spring Paper Supplies – $20,016.45
        3. Custodial Supplies – $3,311.42
      2. Art Supplies Bid – Vendor List – $9.077.63
  9. Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee Report – Mrs. Clancy
    1. The next Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee meeting is scheduled on June 17 at 9:15 AM. 
  10. Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The Communications Report and Activities Report are provided.
    2. The next Communications Committee meeting is scheduled August 9 at 6:30 PM.
  11. Facilities Committee Report – Mr. DeHaas
    1. 2013-14 Proposed Capital Reserve Fund Budget
    2. 2013-14 Proposed Capital Projects Fund Budget
      1. Budget Prep Detail Report
      2. Five-Year Capital Projects
    3. The next Facilities Committee meeting is scheduled June 10 at 5:30 PM. 
  12. Finance Committee Report – Mr. Miller
    1. The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled on June 12 at 5:00 PM.  
  13. Policy Review Committee Report – Ms. Bates
    1. The Policy Review Committee meeting scheduled June 3 has been canceled.
  14. York Area Tax Bureau Report – Mr. Kirk 
  15. York County School of Technology – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of April 25 are provided. 
  16. York Adams Academy Report – Mr. DeHaas 
  17. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Board Report – Mr. Sears 
    1. “…by Dawn’s Early Light” outlining the highlights of the May 7 LIU Board Meeting is provided. 
  18. Legislative Policy Committee Report – Mrs. Clancy
  19. Recognition of Visitors
  20. Adjournment 

 

An Executive Session is scheduled immediately following the meeting.

 

 

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