Agenda 2018-11-05

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 2018 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER

An Executive Session is scheduled at 6:40 PM.

A G E N D A

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  1. General Business
    Call to Order – Mr. Posenau, Board President

    1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
    2. Roll Call
    3. A reminder to please silence your cell phone during the meeting.
    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.
  2. Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
    1. A committee of the Board met with Administrative Leaders on October 17, 2018 at 4:00 PM in Executive Session for a Fireside Chat as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. No official action was taken.
    2. A committee of the Board met with representatives from York Suburban Education Association (YSEA) on October 23, 2018 at 6:30 PM in Executive Session for a Fireside Chat as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. No official action was taken.
    3. 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.
  3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
    1. District Affiliated Report – YS Communities That Care. Anne Cook, Mobilizer, will provide a brief report on the work of this organization.
    2. Reports from Administrators
  4. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
    1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the bid from Tanner Furniture, COSTARS bid #035-025, for a total of $8,335 for 29 chairs and a table for the Education Center. This purchase is coming out of the Capital Projects Fund as it was part of the updates to be done in the Education Center for the 2017-18 year under the Capital Plan.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    2. Items recommended for approval on November 19, 2018:
      1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Resolution Certifying the Tax Rate for the 2019-2020 budget will not have a tax increase that exceeds the Act 1 Index of 2.7%.
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval to advertise and solicit bids for WAN connections between East York Elementary, the Middle School and Yorkshire Elementary with an option for private fiber.
      3. The Administration recommends Board approval to advertise and solicit bids for network equipment including switches and Unified Threat Management solutions. This bid is part of the District eRate category 2 purchases for fund year 2019. 
      4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the IDEA-B Pass-Through Funds Allocation Agreement with Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 for funds for special education and related services for eligible school age children. Total revenue to District is $386,102.
    3. Informational
      1. Donation from Datum Filing Systems, Inc. in the amount of $107.80 for Valley View Elementary Breakfast Bees on September 7, 2018.
      2. Donation from CGA Law Firm, P.C. in the amount of $122.50 for Valley View Elementary Breakfast Bees on October 5, 2018.
      3. Donation from Indian Rock PTO in the amount of $1,574.50 for Premier Agendas.
      4. Donation from York Suburban Middle School PSO in the amount of $250.56 for Ice Cream Treats.
      5. Donation from John and Maria Polli Family Fund of York County Community Foundation in the amount of $2,456.50 for School Counselor Funding for York Suburban Middle School.
  5. Student Board Representative Report – Lauren Guyer
  6. Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
    1. Committee Meeting Schedule
    2. Communications Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      The minutes of August 16 are provided.
    3. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes employment, 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]

        1. Employment
          1. Recommend the employment of Mr. Scott Shirey as Middle School Principal at the salary of $118,000 to be prorated based on the start date of November 6, 2018.
          2. Recommend a correction to the stipend for Jamie McFadden, Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach, from the approved stipend of $4,511/Step 4 to $4,601 which represents Step 4 of the 2018-2019 Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
          3. Recommend a correction to the stipend for Mitchell Kemp, High School Boys Basketball Co-Assistant Coach #1, from the approved stipend of $1,255/ ½ step of step 1 for the 2018-2019 school year to the salary of $1,779 which represents ½ of Step 3 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
          4. Recommend a correction to the stipend for Nicolas Scarpalo, Girls Basketball Assistant Coach #1, from the approved stipend of $2,511 step 1 for the 2018-2019 school year to the salary of $4,186 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
          5. Recommend a correction to the stipend for Ashley Thrush, Middle School Orchestra, from the approved stipend of $1,121 step 4 for the 2018-2019 school year to the salary of $1,077 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
          6. Recommend the appointment of Jared Howat as High School Boys Tennis Head Coach for the 2018-2019 school year at the salary of $2,511 which represents step one of the extracurricular salary schedule.
          7. Recommend the employment of Carol Brillhart-Freimuth as a support staff substitute
        2. Transfer
          Recommend the approval of the transfer of Patricia Selegrath from Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School to support staff substitute, effective November 21, 2018.
        3. Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteers.
          James Bellenbaum
          Annemarie Eagles
          Bradley Erb
          Erica Gingrich
          Kori Hayden
          Jennifer Hughes
          Brandon Snyder
          Jamie Vranich
    4. Policy Review Committee Report – Mr. Thoman
      1. The minutes of August 29 are provided.
      2. Policies recommended for approval on November 19, 2018:
        1. Policy 006 – Meetings
        2. Policy 108 – Adoption of Textbooks
        3. Policy 246 – School Wellness
        4. Policy 311 – Reduction in Staff
        5. Policy 626.6 – Procurement – Federal Programs
        6. Policy 704 – Maintenance
        7. Policy 806 – Child Abuse
        8. Policy 808 – Food Services
  7. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
    LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich
  8. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
  9. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Ms. Mason
  10. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of October 25 is provided.
  11. Recognition of Visitors
  12. Board Meeting and Committee Schedule
  13. 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.
  14. Adjournment  
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