Agenda 2017-09-11

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER
 
A G E N D A
  

  1. General Business

    Call to Order
     – Ms. Leopold-Sharp

    1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
    2. Roll Call  
    3. Public Comment.  All comments and questions will be addressed to the President. Board and staff members will not normally respond to comments or questions during the meeting unless recognized by the President for this purpose. Comments will be limited, at the discretion of the President, to five minutes or less.
  2. Board President’s Report – Ms. Leopold-Sharp

    The Board met following the Regular Monthly Meeting on August 21, 2017 in Executive Session as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel. No official action was taken.

  3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Merkle
    1. District Affiliated Report – Music Boosters. Jennifer Myers, President will provide a brief report on the work of this organization.
    2. Bright Horizons Update/Presentation – Dr. Ketterman
    3. Opening of School Updates
  4. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
    1. Items being recommended for approval on September 25, 2017.
      1.  The Administration recommends Board approval of next year’s Budget Calendar.
      2.  The Administration recommends Board approval of the Production Performance License contract with MTI for the show Shrek the Musical to be performed March 2 and 3, 2018 in the amount of $2,535.
    2. Informational

      Congratulations to Helen Heidler, Whitsons Culinary Group Foodservice Director of the Year!

  5. Student Board Representative Report – Elise Atkinson
  6. Committee Reports – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
    1. Facilities Committee – Mrs. Freireich

      The Committee is recommending that Johnson Controls proceed with replacing the YT Chiller at Indian Rock Elementary at a cost of $183,000. For an additional $8,865 we can purchase a 5 year parts and labor warranty.

    2. Finance Committee – Mr. Posenau
      1. The minutes of May 3 are provided.
      2. Privacy and Network Liability Insurance
    3. Additional Committee Reports/Announcements
  7. Legislative Liaison – Mr. Robinson

    PA School Boards Association Leadership Election

  8. Lincoln Intermediate Unit

    The “…by Dawn’s Early Light”, highlights of the LIU Board meeting of September 5 is provided.

  9. York Adams Academy – Mrs. Freireich
  10. York County School of Technology – Mrs. Schroeder

    The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of August 31 is provided.

  11. Board Meeting and Committee Schedule
  12. Comments and/or Questions from the Public.  All comments and questions will be addressed to the President. Board and staff members will not normally respond to comments or questions during the meeting unless recognized by the President for this purpose. Comments will be limited, at the discretion of the President, to five minutes or less.
  13. Adjournment

    There will be an opportunity for public comment at the end of each report.