Agenda 2019-11-04

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2019 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER

An Executive Session is scheduled at 6:45 PM, prior to the meeting.

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.
    5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of October 21, 2019.  [Approval as submitted/corrected]
  2. 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 matters of personnel. No official action was taken.
    2. PA School Boards Association School Leadership Conference Report – Mrs. Freireich
  3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
    1. Discussion about Class Size Guidelines
    2. Item recommended for approval on November 18, 2019:
      The Administration recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan for 2020-21 to 2022-23.
    3. Please see the Addendum at the end of the agenda for an additional item.
    4. Reports from Administrators
  4. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
    1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the contract with Bailey Coach in the amount of $845 for transportation to and from the Solanco High School on November 12 for Model UN.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the contract with Crabtree Rohrbaugh & Associates in the amount of $232,850.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Agreement of Services with Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC for Psychological Evaluations at a cost of $1,200 per evaluation. This includes travel to and from the District site, review of records observations, all testing and written report. This also includes meeting with the school and/or parent to review the report. Testing to be completed on site but all paperwork will be completed off-site.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Agreement of Services with Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC for school-based psychological services to the District for January 2, 2020 through June 30, 2020 at $79,578.75 and all of 2020-21 at $127,330 for a total cost of $206,908.75.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    5. Items recommended for approval on November 18, 2019:
      1. The Administration recommends Board approval for the Amateur License Agreement with Tams-Witmark LLC for the production of Bye Bye Birdie to be performed on March 7 and 8, 2020. The total cost is $3,970.09.
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2018-19 Audit Report.
      3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Resolution Certifying the Tax Rate for the 2020-2021 budget will not have a tax increase that exceeds the index of 3.1%.
      4. The Administration recommends Board approval of Stock and Leader, Attorneys at Law, as the School District Solicitor for Calendar Years 2020, 2021 and 2022.
      5. 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 $431,833.
      6. The Administration recommends Board approval of the contract with Nutec Design Associates, Inc. for professional engineering service for the athletic field stair replacement project at a cost of $3,500 for Schematic Design (Phase 1). At the conclusion of Phase 1, the fee for Phase 2 (Design Permitting and Construction) and Phase 3 (Construction Administration Services) would be detailed and provided based upon the confirmed or updated scope of work.
      7. The Administration recommends Board approval of the contract with Core Design Group for the East York Elementary floor finishes, Phase 2, and Indian Rock Elementary multi-purpose room floor finish for a lump sum fixed fee of $20,000. Not included are mileage, travel expenses, 3D exhibits, permit fees, application fees, review fees, impact fees and inspection fees.
  5. Student Board Representative Report – Sophia Guyer
  6. Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
    1. Committee Meeting Schedule 
    2. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      1. Item recommended for approval on November 18, 2019:
        The Administration recommends Board approval of specific minor language changes to the already approved Act 93 Agreement for 2019-20 through 2021-22.
      2. Please see the Addendum at the end of the agenda for an additional item under the Consent Agenda.
        Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes employment, resignation and extracurricular position. 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 Richard Santiago, substitute custodian, effective November 5, 2019, at a rate of $10 per hour.
          2. Recommend the employment of the following STS Guest Teachers.
            Adeyemi, Abayomi H. Graham, Ellen E. Myers, Beth A.
            Berhanu, Ebenezer Griffith, Michael S. Nelson, Hillary
            Blaine, Dorsey M. Harvey, Roxanne Norton, Marybeth
            Capitello, Alexis P. Hemmann, Wesley S. Paradise, William J.
            Chance, Carolyn L. Hospador, Cynthia A. Shelton, Michael S.
            Claude Simeon, Alexandre Joines, Ashley E. Sieling, Andrea L.
            Dukes, Marilee J. Kloser, David P. Snell, Dawn M
            Farling, Georgette W. Leblanc, Brandy L. Thompson, Stephanie L.
            Fischl, Richard J. Marburger, Dennis P. Turocy, Quinn L.
            Fuller, Nicole L. Miller-Anthony, Annette C. Ulsh, Christina A.
            Gardini, Amy E. Morrison, Thomas  
        2. Resignation
          1. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Kathy Pugh, substitute aide, effective October 18, 2019.
          2. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Tracy Gregory, paraprofessional, effective October 30, 2019.
        3. Extracurricular Position
          Name Position Tier Step Salary
          Fry, Rachel Environthon Coordinator 8 1 $410
    3. Additional Committee Reports
  7. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
  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
    The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of October 24 is provided.
  12. Recognition of Visitors
  13. Board Meeting Schedule 
  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  

 

ADDENDUM

 

TO:               Members of the York Suburban School Board

FROM:          Timothy P. Williams, Ed. D., Superintendent

DATE:           November 4, 2019

SUBJECT:    Addendum to the Agenda for the Planning Committee Meeting of November 4, 2019

 

III.  Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams

        C.  The Administration recommends Board approval of the immediate expulsion of SID# 9236645607 as set forth in the Administrative Disciplinary Hearing Agreement following a hearing conducted by Board appointed hearing officer, Dr. Scott Krauser. The student is beyond compulsory school age and will be released to seek education opportunities beyond the District. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

 

VI.  Committee Reports

        B.  Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson

               2.  Consent Agenda

                     b. Resignation

                          iii.  Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Allison Harlacher, autism paraprofessional, effective November 15, 2019.

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