Agenda 2018-12-17

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2018 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER

An Executive Session is scheduled at 6:30 PM.

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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.
    5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of November 19, 2018 and the Reorganization and Planning Committee Meeting of December 3, 2018.  [Approval as submitted/corrected]
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
    Consent Agenda: [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]
    Approval of Financial Reports as of November 30, 2018 [File for audit]

    1. Treasurer’s Report (All Funds)
    2. General Fund Revenue Report
    3. General Fund Expenditure Report
    4. Summary Report – Capital Project, Capital Reserve, Food Service
    5. Check Summary Report – General Fund, Food Service, Capital Project
    6. Student Activity Account Summary
    7. Budget Transfers
  3. Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
    1. The Board met prior to this meeting in Executive Session as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing legal matters. No official action was taken.
    2. Board Committee Structure Discussion
      1. Proposed Committee Meeting Schedule 2019
      2. Committee Assignments Recommendation:
        1. Academic Standards and Curriculum – Lois Ann Schroeder, Chair, Richard Robinson, Joel Sears, Michael Thoman
        2. Communications – Steven Scalet, Chair, Ellen Freireich, Richard Robinson, Kenneth Watts
        3. Facilities – Ellen Freireich, Chair, James Sanders, Joel Sears, Michael Thoman
        4. Finance – Joel Sears, Chair, Lois Ann Schroeder, Michael Thoman
        5. Personnel – Richard Robinson, Chair, Steven Scalet, Kenneth Watts
        6. Planning (Committee of the Whole) – Lois Ann Schroeder
        7. Policy Review – Kenneth Watts, Chair, James Sanders, Steven Scalet
        8. LIU Board Representative – [Dallastown Area SD Board Member Sue Heistand, shared representation, 7/1/17 through 6/30/20] – YS LIU Liaison – Ellen Freireich
        9. LIU Joint Operating Authority – Ellen Freireich
        10. PA School Boards Association Legislative Liaison – Richard Robinson
        11. York Adams Academy – Ellen Freireich
        12. York Adams Tax Bureau and York County Tax Collection Committee – Corinne Mason, John Posenau (Alternate)
        13. York County School of Technology Joint Operating Committee – Lois Ann Schroeder, Steven Scalet (Alternate)
        14. York County School of Technology Operating Authority – James Sanders
  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
    1. Communities That Care – PA Youth Survey Report – Mr. Greg Kern, CTC Board President
    2. Superintendent’s Report
    3. Student Enrollment Report
    4. Wellness Update – Dr. Adams
    5. Reports from Administrators
  5. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
    1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Transfinder for consulting purposes to provide analysis on the District’s current bus routes to identify the potential transportation impacts of possible bell time scenarios aimed at shifting the High School start time to a later time in the day. They will also be providing a route efficiency report.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the additional bus/van drivers for the 2018-19 school year.
      Brian Aikey   Mary Ludwig
      Kerry Altland Amarilys Montalvo-Ayala
      Lorie Bevans Rebecca Painter
      Denise Brown Jodie Quibell
      Brenda Capps Melinda Schrader
      Gustavo Castillo Melissa Swank
      Karen Dressel Theresa Vail
      Tammy Eberly Joe Waid
      Blaine Fauth Gary Watson, Jr.
      John Ferree Gary Watson, Sr.
      Shantel Floyd Ryan Wolfe
      Jennifer Kline  

      [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

    3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement for Extracurricular Jazz Music Program Services with Inspire! Studio of the Arts, LLC.  Inspire! Studio will supervise, direct and facilitate a Jazz Music Program for the High School as an extracurricular activity for the students of the High School.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    4. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting of bids for the East York Elementary Roof Replacement.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    5. Informational
      Food Service Department Report

      1. Dining Review Report for November
      2. Sales Report 
  6. Student Board Representative Report – Lauren Guyer
  7. Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
    1. Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee Report – Mrs. Schroeder
      The Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee recommends approval of the nine new courses as well as modifications to the Wellness, Applied Technology and Family and Consumer Science Programs at the high school.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    2. Communications Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      The Activities and  Communication Reports are provided.
    3. Nominations Committee – Mr. Robinson
      The minutes of December 3 are provided.
    4. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes employment, retirement, resignation 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 John Grab, Accountant, at the salary of $49,900, pro-rated, effective approximately January 7, 2019.
          2. Recommend the approval of the employment transfer of Billie Jo Evans from 2nd shift high school custodian to 1st shift high school custodian at a base rate of $14.13/hr, effective upon fulfillment of custodial vacancies.
          3. Recommend the approval of the employment transfer of Christina Collins from full time Personal Care Assistant to full time Autistic Support Paraprofessional at a rate of $10.89/hr, effective upon fulfillment of her current PCA position.
          4. Recommend the employment of Jane Douglas and Jessica Heffner as a support staff substitutes effective December 18, 2018.
          5. Recommend a correction to the stipend for Richard Guyer, Swimming Coach, from the approved stipend of $7,501/Step 4 for new staff to $9,084 which represents Step 4 of the 2018-2019 Extracurricular Salary Schedule for returning staff.
        2. Retirement  
          Recommend the approval of the retirement of Mike Appleby, Elementary Physical Education Teacher effective with the conclusion of the 2018-2019 school year. Mr. Appleby is retiring after having served 37 years in education and 33 with York Suburban School District.
        3. Resignation  
          Recommend the approval of the resignation of Craig Zortman, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, effective December 17, 2018.
        4. Recommend the approval of the following volunteers, effective December 18, 2018.
          Susan Bergeron
          Koby Duke
          Michelle Holtzapple
          Darlene Lewis
          DeeAnne McDaniel
    5. Additional Committee Reports
  8. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
    LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich
  9. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
  10. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Ms. Mason
  11. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
  12. Recognition of Visitors
  13. Board Meeting and Committee Schedule 2018
    Board Meeting Schedule 2019
  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.
  15. Adjournment  
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