Agenda 2013-06-17

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 May 20, 2013 and the Special Board Meeting of May 30, 2013.  [Approve as submitted/corrected]

1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2013 [File for audit]  The Treasurer’s Report, Summary Report  and Check Summary are provided.  
2. Fund Account Reports showing balance as of May 31, 2013
   1. General Fund-2012-13 – $8,426,457.31
   2. Food Service Fund – $167,000.33
   3. Capital Reserve Fund – $123,520.46
   4. Capital Projects Fund-Bond Series of 2006 & 2007 – $1,344,471.29
3. Payment of Bills
   1. General Fund-2012-13 – $939,059.09
   2. Food Service Fund – $122,861.98
   3. Capital Reserve Fund – $0
   4. Capital Projects Fund-Bond Series of 2006 & 2007 – $56,719.84

1. Third Quarter Committee Meeting Schedule
2. Executive Session.  The Board met in Executive Session on May 20, 2013 following the Regular Monthly Meeting and on May 30, 2013 following the Special Board Meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel and/or legal issues.

1. Student Enrollment Report
2. Congratulations to York Suburban Middle School String Ensemble Students.  At the Music in the Parks Festival, String Ensemble students earned a First Place in the Single A Division with the highest rating of Superior and the Overall First Place Orchestra trophy out of all of the divisions.
3. Thank you to Luther Memorial Church.  Summer items were collected by congregation and presented to Mr. Gulley for distribution to elementary students and families in need.
4. Chromebook One-to-One Pilot for Grades 8 and 9

1. Policy No. 006 – School Board Meetings Discussion [Discussion, Motion and Roll Call Vote]
   Policy No. 006.1 – Attendance at Meetings via Electronic Communications (PSBA Sample Policy)
2. 2013-14 District Goals Discussion
3. Act 80 Day Exception Discussion – Dr. Orban
   The administration recommends the approval of the Act 80 Day Exception.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
4. Overnight Field Trip Request – Dr. Orban
   The administration recommends the approval of the Overnight Field Trip Request.  Mr. Coy will be available for any questions.    [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
   Policy No. 121.2 – Foreign Travel is provided for information.
5. Memorandums of Understanding – Dr. Orban
   1. The administration recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the York Suburban School District and the Spring Garden Township Police Department to take effect July 1, 2013.  This MOU replaces the MOU between the two entities that has been in place from July 2011-13.  The MOU is a required component of the Safe Schools initiative.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
   2. The administration recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the York Suburban School District and the Springettsbury Township Police Department to take effect July 1, 2013.  This MOU replaces the MOU between the two entities that has been in place from July 2011-13.  The MOU is a required component of the Safe Schools initiative.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
   3. The administration recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the York Suburban School District and York Country Day School to take effect July 1, 2013.  York Suburban School District is required by law to provide Health Services to York Country Day School and the Memorandum of Understanding defines the terms of the service provision agreed upon between the two entities.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
   4. The administration recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the York Suburban School District and St. Joseph’s Elementary School to take effect July 1, 2013.  York Suburban School District is required by law to provide Health Services to St. Joseph’s Elementary School and the Memorandum of Understanding defines the terms of the service provision agreed upon between the two entities.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
6. PSBA Contract for Professional Services – Policy Manual Review – Dr. Orban
   The administration is requesting permission to contract with PSBA for Policy Review Service for a comprehensive review of the existing Policy Manual that includes the new organizational structure of the Employee Sections 300, 400 and 500.  The cost of the service is $4500.  [Discussion, Motion and Roll Call Vote]
7. The next Planning Committee meeting is combined with the Regular Monthly Meeting on July 15 at 7:30 PM.

1. Consent Agenda:  You have before you the Personnel Report which includes retirement, resignation, request for leave of absence, employment, re-appointment of extra-curricular positions at high school and middle school and re-appointment of fall coaches for 2013-14, intramural coach and volunteer coaches for 2013-14 and granting of professional status/tenure.  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 Sharon Craumer, Custodian at Yorkshire Elementary, effective September 13, 2013.  Ms. Craumer is retiring after having served 9 years with York Suburban School District.
   2. Resignation
      1. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Christina Collins, KidWriting Aide at Valley View Elementary, effective June 6, 2013.
      2. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Brandy Mummert, Lunch/Recess Aide at Indian Rock Elementary, effective May 24, 2013.
   3. Request for Leave of Absence
      1. Recommend Board approval of the request of Holly Davis, Art Teacher at the High School, for a FMLA leave of absence for 60 work days starting May 1, 2013.
      2. Recommend Board approval of the request of Robin Lewis, Custodian at the Middle School, for a FMLA leave of absence for up to 60 work days starting May 13, 2013.
   4. Employment
      1. Recommend the appointment of Betsy Bedell as High School Project Harmony Advisor at the salary of $1,213 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
      2. Recommend the appointment of Oliver Good as High School Assistant Student Council Advisor at the salary of $885 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
      3. Recommend the employment of Cathi Hicks as a long term substitute 3rd grade teacher for Sarah Coppersmith at the Indian Rock Elementary School, starting August 19, 2013, through November 8, 2013, at the daily rate of $105.
      4. The administration recommends the approval of Marilyn Henning as K-5 Technology Resource Person for the 2013-2014 school year at a stipend of $1000.
      5. Recommend the appointment of Tasha Koontz as Middle School Show Choir Director at the salary of $1,286 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
      6. Recommend the appointment of Molly McAuliffe as Middle School Musical Choreographer at the salary of $716 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
      7. Recommend the appointment of Molly McAuliffe as Middle School Assistant Student Council Advisor at the salary of $766 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
      8. Recommend the reappointment of Mark O’Reilly as Assistant Athletic Director at the salary of $32,970, effective for the 2013-2014 school year.
      9. Recommend the employment of Theresa Witkowski as a Substitute Secretary/Kidwriting Aide/Intervention Aide, effective for the 2013-2014 school year.
   5. Re-Appointment of Extra-Curricular Positions for 2013-2014 – High School
      

      Matthew Husler	Band Director
      Ashley Markey	Assistant Band Director
      Brett Spahr	Band Front Director
      T W Drumm	Percussion Director
      Matthew Husler	Jazz Band Director
      Ashley Thrush	Orchestra Director
      T W Drumm	Indoor Percussion Director
      Hannah Stayer	Show Choir Director
      Blythe Hart	Drama Production Director
      Ray Olewiler	Drama Set Construction
      Myrna Schaszberger	Musical Director
      Debra Fauth	Musical Assistant Director
      Steven Thomas Smith	Musical Set Design & Construction
      John Stiles	Musical Sound & Lighting
      Ashley Thrush	Pit Orchestra/Choral Director
      Michelle Vranich	Musical Choreographer
      Jane Young	Musical Ticket Coordinator
      Susan Wolschleger	Musical Accompanist
      Betsy Bedell	Newspaper Advisor
      Marcella Oathout	Yearbook Advisor
      Stephen Whiteley	Student Council Advisor
      Joseph Toren	TV Studio Advisor
      Joan Hammond	11th Grade Advisor
      Joan Hammond	12th Grade Advisor
      Neil Gutekunst/Jennifer Martin*	Best Buddies Advisor
      Leigh Foy	Green Club Advisor
      Tom Lubaszewski	Ski Club Advisor
      Erica Silva-Furjanic	National Art Honor Society Advisor
      Sallie Spanswick	National Honor Society Advisor
      Marcella Oathout	National English Honor Society Advisor
      Lindell Gladfelter	French Honor Society Advisor
      Kathy Falatovich	German Honor Society Advisor
      Heather Kinneman	Spanish Honor Society Advisor
      Jolene Kingston	SADD Advisor
      *Shared position – ½ pay

   6. Re-Appointment of Extra-Curricular Positions for 2013-2014 – Middle School
      

      James Biddle	Band Director
      James Biddle	Stage Band Director
      Ashley Thrush	Orchestra Director
      Melissa Martin	Musical Director
      Tasha Koontz	Musical Music Director
      William Boll	Musical Technical Director
      Eric Hoffman	Newspaper Advisor
      Jamie Evans	Yearbook Advisor
      Peggy Zirkle	Student Council Advisor
      James McFadden	Science Fair Coordinator

   7. Re-Appointment of Fall Coaches for 2013-2014
      

      Leslee Yoder	Head Cheerleading
      Janell Sitler	MS Cheerleading
      Ronald Herman	Head Boys Cross Country
      Daniel VanHouwe	Head Girls Cross Country
      John Enders	Head MS Cross Country
      Craig Zortman	1st Assistant Football
      Chad Garner	Assistant Football
      Michael Smith	Assistant Football
      Scott Luckenbaugh	Head JH Football
      Kent Gable	Head Golf
      Anthony Kowalewski	Head Boys Soccer
      Scott Payne	Assistant Boys Soccer
      John Fornadel	JV Boys Soccer
      Thomas Shugars	Head Girls Soccer
      Justin Daniluck	JV Girls Soccer
      Rebecca Toman	Head Girls Tennis
      Sonia Guyer	Head Girls Volleyball
      Amanda Shouck	Assistant Girls Volleyball

   8. Intramural Coach for Fall 2013-14
      

      Craig Deardorff

      Assistant 9th Grade Football

   9. Volunteer Coaches for Fall 2013-14
      

      Jeffrey Pflaum	Football
      Ryan Simpson	Football
      Scott Toman	Football and Girls Tennis
      Alexis Snell	Cheerleading
      Patricia Selegrath	Cheerleading
      Mark Guyer	Girls Volleyball
      Jamie Evans	Girls Volleyball
      Oliver Good	Girls Volleyball
      Justin Krebs	Cross Country
      Judy Stewart	Cross Country
      Lynn VanHouwe	Cross Country
      Dianna Sauder	Cross Country
      Michael Jackson	Cross Country
      Jennifer Clancy	Girls Tennis

   10. Granting of Professional Status/Tenure.  Recommend awarding of professional status/tenure to the following temporary professional employees who have completed six consecutive semesters of employment in the York Suburban School District and “during the last four months of the third year have performed satisfactorily [Section 1108 of the Public School Code of 1949 as amended by Act 16 of 1996].”  This professional status should be effective June 17, 2013.

       Sarah Lawrence
       Ashley Markey
       Athena McNulty
       Alexis Morrow

1. Food Service Management Company Report
   1. Whitsons Culinary Group 2013-14 Contract Renewal
      The administration recommends the renewal of the contract for Whitsons Culinary Group as the Food Service Management Company for the 2013-14 fiscal year.  [Discussion, Motion and Roll Call Vote]
   2. Whitsons Monthly Dining Review
      
   3. Sales Activity Report (May and June)
      
   4. School Nutrition Survey

1. The next Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee meeting is scheduled on August 28 at 3:45 PM. 

1. The Activities Report is provided.
2. The minutes for May 6 are provided.
3. The next Communications Committee meeting is scheduled August 5 at 6:30 PM.

1. The next Facilities Committee meeting is scheduled July 8 at 5:30 PM. 

1. The minutes for May 1 are provided.
2. The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled on July 10 at 5:00 PM.  

1. The next Policy Review Committee meeting is scheduled August 27 at 3:45 PM.

1. The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of May 31 are provided. 
2. YCST 2012-13 National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Achievement Summary

1. “…by Dawn’s Early Light” outlining the highlights of the June 4 LIU Board Meeting is provided. 

THERE WILL BE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMIDATELY FOLLOWING THE MEETING.