Minutes 2018-08-06

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
PLANNING MONTHLY MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2018 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER

An Executive Session was held at 6:45 PM.

M I N U T E S
(approved on August 20, 2018)

Official action did occur during this meeting for items marked by (*).

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General Business
Call to Order – Mr. Posenau, Board President
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  Mr. Posenau called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Roll Call
  Members present – Ellen Freireich, John Posenau, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Michael Thoman and Kenneth Watts
  
  Members not present – Steve Scalet, Lauren Guyer (Student Representative)
3. A reminder to please silence your cell phone during the meeting.
  Mr. Posenau reported above.
4. 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.
  An opportunity was provided for public comment.
  
  James Ballon – currently living outside of the District and building a home in the District to be completed this year, would like children to start at YS, the financial figures provided are more than it would be to pay taxes.
  
  Dr. Williams asked Mr. Ballon to contact Wendy and schedule an appointment to meet to discuss. The Board policy would be consulted how to proceed with this request.
Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
The Board met prior to this meeting 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.

Mr. Posenau reviewed above.
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
Reports from Administrators

Dr. Krauser, Middle School Principal, provided a report on Summer School at the Middle School.

Dr. Monos, Valley View Elementary Principal reported the first PTO meeting was held with the officers.
Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
1. (*) The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2018-19 Bus Routes and the Bus/Van Driver list. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
  Ms. Mason reported above.
  
  Motion, Sears, Second, Robinson; Approval.
  
  A discussion continued about the placement of bus stops on bus routes.
  
  Roll Call Vote, all present, yes, except Thoman, no. Motion carried 7-1.
  
  A discussion took place about vans transporting alternative education students.
  
  Approximately 100 parents opted out of transportation for their children.
2. Items recommended for approval on August 20, 2018.
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the contracts with FnP Productions totaling $8,250 for various audio and music services for the following events: Movie Night – August 31, 2018 ($550); Homecoming Dance – September 29, 2018 ($2,200); SnoCo Dance – January 19, 2019 ($2,200); MiniThon – February 22-23, 2019 ($3,300).
    Ms. Mason reported above.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Resolution identifying and authorizing the Superintendent to sign electronic agreements with the PA Department of Education (PDE).
    Ms. Mason reported above and said that this is a new recommendation from PDE and it is more of a federal guideline to PDE.
  3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the following agreements with Executive Coach, Inc totaling $18,450:
    Wednesday, October 24, 2018, to take the 11th grade College Prep English to Manhattan, New York to the Gershwin Theatre to see Wicked for a cost of $9,200 for 4 buses
    Wednesday, November 7, 2018, to take the 11th and 12th grade Honors English to Manhattan, New York to see Dear Evan Hansen for a cost of $4,600 for 2 buses
    Wednesday, December 12, 2018, to take 10th and 11th grade General English to Manhattan, New York to the Shubert Theatre to see To Kill a Mockingbird for a cost of $4,650 for 2 buses
    
    Ms. Mason reported above.
  4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Resolution that supports maintaining the collection of the Earned Income Tax at the County level as authorized by Act 32 and opposed to a statewide Earned Income Tax collection by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
    Ms. Mason reported above.
    
    A discussion took place about preference to keep local tax collection with the York Adams Tax Bureau.
Student Board Representative Report – Lauren Guyer
Miss Guyer was not in attendance this evening.
Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
1. Committee Meeting Schedule
  Mr. Posenau reported above.
2. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
  1. (*) The Administration recommends Board approval of an increase in the substitute aide hourly rate from $9.55 to $9.90 effective for the 2018-2019 school year.
    [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    
    Motion, Freireich, Second, Thoman; Approval.
    
    A discussion took place about the difficulty to find substitute aides and the use of personnel and Administrators when substitutes are not secured.
    
    Roll Call Vote, all present, yes, except, Sears, no. Motion carried 7-1.
  2. (*) Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes resignation, employment, leave of absence, transfer, and volunteers. 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; Roll Call Vote]
    Motion, Robinson, Second, Schroeder; Approval.
    
    Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.
    
    Dr. Ketterman introduced Maranda King in attendance this evening.
    
    A suggestion was made to include Administrative Non-Classified Evaluation and Compensation Plan on new hires such as Student and Family Services Coordinator this evening.
    1. Resignation
      1. Recommend the approval of the resignation of Susan Casey, Instructional Support Aide at Valley View Elementary, effective July 23, 2018.
      2. Recommend the approval of the resignation of Brittane Kitzmiller, Instructional Support Aide at Indian Rock Elementary, effective August 16, 2018.
    2. Employment
      1. Name: Miranda L. King
        Education: Spring Grove Senior High School,
        Diploma; California University of PA, B.S. in Social
        Work; California University of PA, M.S.W. in Social Work
        
        Salary: $58,000
        Contract: Administrative Non-Classified Evaluation and Compensation Plan
        Assignment: Student and Family Services Coordinator
        Effective: 2018-2019 – conditional upon completion of employment documents
      2. Name: Stacey L. Kuhn
        Education: Central York High School, Diploma; York College of PA, B.S. in Elementary Education; McDaniel College, M.S. in Reading
        Certification: Elementary K-6 Reading Specialist PK-12
        Contract: Professional Contract
        
        Salary: $77,425 – M.S. + 45 – Step 3
        Assignment: Reading Specialist
        Effective: 2018-2019 – conditional upon completion of employment documents
      3. Name: Korbin L. Shearer
        Education: Susquehannock High School, Diploma; Millersville University of PA, B.S. in Technology Education
        Certification: Technology Education PK-12
        Contract: Temporary Professional Contract
        
        Salary: $55,700 – B.S. – Step 1
        Assignment: Technology Education
        Effective: 2018-2019 – conditional upon completion of employment documents
      4. Recommend the employment of Rosalind Carmon as an Instructional Support Aide at Valley View Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 20, 2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      5. Recommend the employment of Monika Clabaugh as an Instructional Support Aide at Valley View Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 20, 2018.
      6. Recommend the employment of Susan Conway as Administrative Assistant for Academic Services at the hourly rate of $16.54, effective August 20, 2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      7. Recommend the employment of Caroline Daugaard as an Instructional Support Aide at the Middle School at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 20, 2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      8. Recommend the employment of Laura Flinchbaugh as an Instructional Support Aide at Indian Rock Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 20, 2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      9. Recommend the employment of Gina Fochtman as an Instructional Support Aide at the Middle School at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 20, 2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      10. Recommend the employment of Kayla Henise as an Office Aide at Indian Rock Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 17, 2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      11. Recommend the employment of Erin Kerchner as Co-Assistant Girls Soccer Coach #2 for the 2018-2019 school year at the salary of $1,011 which represents 1⁄2 of Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      12. Recommend the employment of Linda Koller as an Instructional Support Aide at Indian Rock Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 20, 2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      13. Recommend the employment of Marie Murphy as an Instructional Support Aide at Indian Rock Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 20, 2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      14. Recommend the employment of Olusoji Otuyelu as Assistant Boys Soccer Coach #2 for the 2018-2019 school year at the salary of $3,370 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      15. Recommend the employment of Gretchen Williams as an Office Aide at Indian Rock Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 17, 2018.
      16. Recommend the employment of Austin Wright, currently a part-time custodian at Yorkshire Elementary, as a full-time custodian at the High School effective August 13, 2018.
      17. Recommend the employment of Jacqueline Dommel as an Instructional Support Aide at Valley View elementary at the hourly rate of $10.89, effective August 20, 2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
      18. Recommend the employment of Tae Ju as a Health Room Assistant at Indian Rock Elementary and East York Elementary at the hourly rate of $15.44, effective August 20, 2018.
    3. Leave of Absence
      Recommend Board approval of the request of Amber Krzanowski, Special Education Teacher at the High School, for an FMLA leave of absence starting on or about September 4, 2018, through approximately November 14, 2018.
    4. Transfer for 2018-2019
      Notification to the Board of the transfer of Tac Thomas, Technology Education Teacher at the High School, to the position of Computer Science Teacher at the Middle School.
    5. Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteer Fall Coaches for 2018-2019:
      Samantha Gehly Cross Country
      Karen Gleba Cross Country
      Nathan Rohrbaugh Girls Volleyball
      Adam Walton Cross Country
    6. Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteers effective August 7, 2018:
      Kathryn Bowen
      April Paskey
      Stephanie Sullivan
3. Additional Committee Reports
  Mr. Posenau as if there were any additional committee reports?
  
  Mrs. Freireich reported a Facilities Committee meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, August 8.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich

No report
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
No report
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Ms. Mason
No report
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of July 19, 2018, is provided.

Mrs. Schroeder reported above.
Recognition of Visitors

A thank you was extended to the visitors attending this evening’s meeting.
Board Meeting and Committee Schedule
Mr. Posenau reported above.

A reminder was provided about the following committee meetings.
Facilities Committee – August 8 at 4:30 PM
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee – August 7 at 3:00 PM
Personnel Committee – August 7 at 4:30 PM
Finance Committee – August 15 at 5:00

Dr. Williams extended an invitation to the Board members to attend the opening staff day on August 20 at the Middle School at 7:45 AM.
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.
An opportunity was provided for public comment. There was none at this time.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.

/s/ Corinne D. Mason, PRSBA, M.Ed.
Board Secretary

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