Minutes 2018-09-04

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
PLANNING MONTHLY MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER

An Executive Session was held at 6:30 PM.

M I N U T E S
(approved on September 17, 2018)

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

1. 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, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Michael Thoman, Kenneth Watts

      Member not present – Richard Robinson, 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. There was none at this time.

2. 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 reported above.

3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
   Reports from Administrators

   Mrs. Fasick, Middle School Assistant Principal, reported on the successful opening of the new school year and the beginning of school activities at the Middle School.

   Dr. Monos, Valley View Elementary Principal, reported on the successful opening of the new school year and the beginning of the school year at Valley View Elementary. The First Grade Teachers are excited about the students coming from a full-day kindergarten program last year. Recess for students is held indoors for the safety of students and staff when there is a high heat index.

   Dr. Williams added that our buildings are air conditioned and we can continue educating the students in a good learning environment. The extra cost for air conditioning is a worthwhile investment.

4. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
   1. Items recommended for approval on September 17, 2018:
      1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the District positions and personnel permitted to use the District’s procurement cards and their corresponding spending limits as directed in Policy 625, Procurement Cards.

         Ms. Mason reported above.

      2. The Administration recommends Board approval of two (2) combi-ovens to be purchased through State Contract 4400011968 from Singer Equipment Company for a total cost of $33,958.08. The ovens will be purchased from the Food Service Fund and are replacements for the ovens at the high school.

         Ms. Mason reported above.

         A discussion continued and the amount in this food service account is not available at this time due to accounts being audited.

   2. Informational
      Donation from Valley View PTO in the amount of $736.10 for field trips to Perrydell Farms, Flinchbaugh Orchards and Indian Rock.

      Ms. Mason reported above.

5. Student Board Representative Report – Lauren Guyer

   Miss Guyer was not in attendance this evening.

6. Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
   1. Committee Meeting Schedule

      Mr. Posenau reported above.

   2. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Posenau
      (*) Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes appointment, resignation, employment, leave of absence, volunteer fall and winter coaches 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, Freireich, Second, Watts; Approval.

      A discussion continued and a clarification was made about the reference to the Act 93 Agreement in the contract for the Director of Human Resources that it is the prevailing Act 93 Agreement during the duration of the contract.

      Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

      Introductions and welcomes were extended to Jennifer Conley, Dianne Hannak and Sandra Feehley, in attendance this evening.

      1. Appointment
         Recommend the appointment of Jacqueline James as K-5 Elementary Guidance and
         Behavior Support Resource Person for a 2 year term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020,
         to be reviewed annually, at the stipend of $1,000.
      2. Resignation
         Recommend the approval of the resignation of Charmanique Gingles, School Nurse at the
         Middle School and Yorkshire Elementary, effective September 4, 2018.
      3. Employment
         1. Recommend the employment of Sandra Feehley as Director of Human Resources at
            the salary of $87,000 to be prorated based on the start date of October 1,
            2018, conditional upon completion of employment documents.
         2. Name: Jennifer E. Conley
            Education: Central Bucks East High School, Diploma; York College of
            Pennsylvania, B.A. in English; Western Governors University, B.A. in Special
            Education; Western Governors University, M. Ed. in Instructional Design
            Certification: Special Education PK-8; Grades PK-4; English 7-12
            Contract: Temporary Professional Contract

            Salary: $65,300 – M.S. – Step 1 – to be prorated based on start date
            Assignment: Special Education
            Effective: 2018-2019 – conditional upon completion of employment documents

         3. Name: Dianne R. Hannak
            Education: Marion Center Area High School, Diploma; Indiana University of PA,
            B.S. in Nursing; Slippery Rock University of PA, School Nurse Certification; Eastern
            Mennonite University, M.S. in Nursing
            Certification: School Nurse PK-12
            Contract: Professional Contract

            Salary: $65,300 – M.S. – Step 1 – to be prorated based on start date
            Assignment: School Nurse
            Effective: 2018-2019 – conditional upon completion of employment documents

      4. Leave of Absence
         Recommend Board approval of the request of Jennifer Harr, English Teacher at the Middle
         School, for an FMLA leave of absence starting on or about September 13, 2018 through
         approximately November 2, 2018.
      5. Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteer Fall Coaches for 2018-2019:
         Ryan Myers, Soccer
         Samantha Schlegel, Cross Country
      6. Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteer Winter Coach for 2018-2019:
         Angela Pessognelli, Swimming
      7. Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteers effective September 5, 2018:
         Rachel Andricos
         Nicole Danner
         Letisha Deffley
         Angel Gentzler
         Kate Giovanis
         Anne Gray
         Sharon Hopkins
         Heather Leon
         Elizabeth Lynch
         Sarah Martin-Torres
         Dan Mazzolla
         Christy Millek
         Sara Senft
         Meghan Shaw
         Randi Shedlosky
         Deanna Stough
         Rebecca Thompson
         Jennifer Tiedebohl
   3. Policy Review Committee Report – Mr. Thoman
      1. The minutes of May 30 are provided.

         Mr. Thoman reported above.

      2. The Policy Review Committee recommends Board approval of the following revised policies
         on September 17, 2018.
         1. 210.1 Administration of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
         2. 810 Transportation

            Mr. Thoman reported above.
            

   4. Additional Committee Reports
7. Legislative Liaison – Mr. Robinson
   PA School Boards Association Leadership Election

   Mr. Posenau reported in Mr. Robinson’s absence, this information will be on the next meeting’s agenda.

8. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
   LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich

   No report

9. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
   Mrs. Freireich reported seven YS students are enrolled at YAA. The YAA Director has contacted Superintendents and extended an invitation to come and visit.
10. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Ms. Mason

    No report

11. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of August 30 is provided.

    Mrs. Schroeder reported above and stated the start of the new school year was successful. The first day was a full day of orientation for the freshmen planned by the administrative team to welcome and unite the students from over the county with various activities. Enrollment is totally full at YCST. There are currently 38 YS students attending YCST.

12. Recognition of Visitors

    Mr. Posenau recognized the visitors and thanked everyone for joining us this evening.

13. Board Meeting and Committee Schedule

    Mr. Posenau reported above.

14. 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.

15. Adjournment

    The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 PM.

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

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