Minutes 2020-10-19

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2020 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER
Due to health and safety reasons, a virtual meeting format was utilized.

M I N U T E S
(approved on November 2, 2020)

Picture of the Week

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
  All members present – Ellen Freireich, John Posenau, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Steve Scalet, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Steven Sullivan, Michael Thoman
3. A reminder to please silence your cell phone during the meeting.
  Mr. Posenau reviewed above.
4. Public Comment. Place your comments at the Public Comment Form link found on this page. 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. Public Comment that was shared.
5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes. Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting of October 5, 2020. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
  The minutes were approved as submitted.
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]

Motion, Sears, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
Approval of Financial Reports as of September 30, 2020 [File for audit]
Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
A request was made for the Personnel Committee to schedule a public meeting in mid-November to prepare the slate of officers for the December 7 Re-Organizational Meeting.
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
1. District Affiliated Report – All-Sports Boosters, Christen Hinderer, President, will provide a brief report on the work of this organization.
  A brief report on the work of the York Suburban All-Sports Boosters Association was provided.
2. Superintendent’s Report
  Dr. Williams reviewed above.
3. Following the first and second read in August and September, the Administration recommends Board approval of the following proposed policy revisions.
  1. 103 Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices / Attachment 1 / Attachment 2 / Attachment 3
  2. 104 Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices / Attachment 1 / Attachment 2 / Attachment 3
  3. 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying
    [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    
    Motion, Schroeder, Second, Sears; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
4. Reports from Administrators
  Dr. Monos, Valley View Elementary Principal, shared poetry about innovative and creative things happening at VVE.
  
  Ms. Bedell, Middle School Assistant Principal, shared ways the middle school is making the 2020-21 school year BOLD.
Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the additional bus/van drivers for the 2020-21 school year:
  James Clarke
  Angel Palmer
  Amanda Reinecker
  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
  
  Motion, Schroeder, Second, Sears; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
2. Informational
  Food Service Department Report
  1. Monthly Dining Review Report
  2. Sales Report
    Mrs. Ciaciulli reported above.
Student Board Representative Report – Carly Bowen
Dr. Krauser reported Miss Bowen was unable to attend the meeting due to her participation in the field hockey game and there were no specific items to report at this time.
Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
1. Committee Meeting Schedule
  Mr. Posenau reported above.
2. Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee Report – Mr. Scalet
  The minutes of September 16 are provided.
  
  Mr. Scalet reported above, provided a summary of the October 7 meeting, and announced the next meeting is scheduled November 18 at 4:00 PM.
3. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
  Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes employment and volunteer coach. 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, Sears; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
  1. 1. Employment
      1. Recommend the employment of Jackie Redding, Part-Time Custodian, at an hourly rate of $14.88 plus any applicable shift differential, effective October 20, 2020.
      2. Recommend the employment transfer of Barrie Davis, Part-Time Custodian to Full-Time Custodian, at an hourly rate of $14.88 plus any applicable shift differential, effective October 20, 2020.
      3. Recommend the employment transfer of Ethan Nosoff, Level III Night Custodian to Level II Night Lead Custodian, at a rate of $16.13 plus any applicable shift differential and lead supplemental, effective October 20, 2020.
      4. Recommend the employment of the following STS Guest Teachers:
        Megan Beam, Nurse
        Ben Shapiro
        Darryl Smeltzer
        Alyssa Steyer
    2. Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteer Coach for 2020-21:
      Ben Igo – Football Coach
4. Policy Review Committee Report – Mr. Thoman
  The following policies were discussed at the September 16 committee meeting, recommended out of committee for first read at October 5 Planning Committee meeting, second read at this meeting, and followed by eventual adoption in November.
5. Additional Committee Reports
  The Communications Committee meeting will be held on October 21 at 3:00 PM, followed by the Personnel Committee meeting at 4:00 PM.
Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
Advocacy Day was held on October 8 and two meetings were scheduled with Senator Phillips-Hill and Representative Hill-Evans mostly focused on the need for cyber charter reform. Hill-Evans expressed her strong support for this type of reform and was open to an invitation from YS. The Springettsbury Planning Commission met on October 15 and discussed plans about the 5,000 square foot expansion of the shopping mall on Camp Betty Washington Road, near Mt. Rose Avenue.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
1. The “…by Dawn’s Early Light”, highlights of the LIU Board meeting of October 6, is provided.
  Mrs. Freireich reported above.
2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich
  No report.
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
The full class schedule began this week and 85% attendance was experienced.
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
No report.
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
The 8th grade Visitation and Open House will be held virtually this fall. The gymnasium project update was provided and completion is anticipated in January.
Additional Information
Activities Report

Mr. Posenau reported above.
Upcoming Events
Mr. Posenau reported above.
Recognition of Visitors
Mr. Posenau thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Board Meeting Schedule
Mr. Posenau reported above.
Public Comment. Place your comments at the Public Comment Form link found on this page. 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.
Time was provided for public comment. There were no additional comments submitted.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.

/s/ Kathy Ciaciulli, PCSBA, M.Ed.
Board Secretary

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