Agenda 2021-02-22

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER
Due to health and safety reasons, a virtual meeting format will be utilized.

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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. 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.
  Public Comment that was shared.
5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes. Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting of February 8, 2021. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
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 January 31, 2021 [File for audit]
Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
State of the District Report
Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Bus/Van Drivers for Reliance Transportation as follows:
  1. Pamela Duncan
  2. Auriel Keppler
    [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
2. Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Business Office Report which includes Items 1 through 11. Would any Board member like any of these items considered separately or are there any questions on any of these items? If not, I would ask that a motion be made to approve the below-mentioned items; Roll Call Vote]
  1. The Administration recommends the Board accept the June 30, 2020 local audit as presented at the Property and Finance Committee on Monday, February 1, 2021.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed Lincoln Intermediate Unit 2021-22 General Operating Budget. This budget represents a $10,127.13 decrease to the District from the 2020-21 budget contribution of $15,722.77.
  3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York Adams Academy 2021-22 General Operation Budget. The budget will increase in expenditures by $24,819 compared to 2020-21 and includes a 3% increase for salaries. Our membership fee per seat will increase by $150 for 2021-22. The District’s projected cost is $64,500 to $66,750 for 12 to 15 seats.
  4. The Administration recommends the Board approve Change Order #5 for Silvertip for reinstalling the existing heat trace up through the curb adapter into the replacement units. The change order results in an add totaling $3,393.04.
  5. The Administration recommends the Board approve Change Order #6 for Silvertip upgrading the drive for pump P-11 to a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). The drive for Pump P-11 was designed as a motor starter but after further coordination with Johnson Controls it was determined that the upgrade was needed. The change order results in an add of $ 1,050.09.
  6. The Administration recommends the Board approve Change Order #3 for Lauer Construction for the installation of replacement units of the variable frequency drives. The change order results in an add of $8,874.50.
  7. The Administration recommends the Board approve Change Order #3 for Lauer Construction for construction schedule extension. The change order results in an add of $3,350.00.
  8. The Administration recommends the Board award the general contract to East Coast Contracting in the amount of $318,400 for the East York Elementary School Security & Doors/Select Doors at Indian Rock Elementary School, and Middle School project to be funded of the General Obligation Bond series of 2019.
  9. The Administration recommends the Board award the electrical contract to Lauer Construction Services in the amount of $195,779 or the East York Elementary School Security & Doors/Select Doors at Indian Rock Elementary School, and Middle School project to be funded of the General Obligation Bond series of 2019.
  10. Motion to approve the alternate bids to cover the cost for additional doors at East York Elementary School as follows:
    1. East Coat Contracting (GC) – $ 48,000, increasing the general contract amount to $366,400
    2. Lauer Construction Services (EC) – $ 2,459, increasing the electrical contract amount to $198,238
  11. The Administration recommends the construction cost related to soft costs of $33,430 to cover the cost of regulatory agency reviews/permits and construction contingency to be funded of the General Obligation Bond series of 2019.
3. Informational
  1. Food Service Department Report
    1. Monthly Dining Review Report
    2. Sales Report
  2. 2020-21 YTD Budget Report
  3. COVID Expenses Update
  4. 2021-22 Budget Update
Student Board Representative Report – Carly Bowen
Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
1. Committee Meeting Schedule
2. Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee Report – Mr. Scalet
  The November 18 minutes are provided.
3. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
  1. Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes 2020-21 substitute rates, employment, extracurricular positions, and leave. 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. 2020-21 Substitute Rates
      The Administration recommends the Board approve the following substitute rates for the 2020-21 school year:
      1. Custodian – $14.00
      2. Aide/Paraprofessional – $10.00
      3. Administrative Assistant – $13.00
    2. Employment
      1. Recommend the employment transfer of Katie Glatfelter-Watts, 5-hour aide at East York Elementary to a 7-hour paraprofessional, effective November 12, 2020. There is no change in the hourly rate.
      2. Recommend the employment of Debbie Richard, as a Substitute Administrative Assistant/Aide effective for the 2020-21 school year at the hourly rate of $ 13.00.
      3. Recommend the employment of the following STS Guest Teachers.
        
        Ronald Crone
        
        Katherine Georgakopulos
        
        Claudia Gonzalez
        
        Auriel Keppler
        
        Christopher King
        
        Laura Klinedinst
        
        Grace Kocman
        
        Kevin Moran
        
        Sydney Nash
    3. Extracurricular
      Please note that if the activity is canceled, delayed, or reduced at any time during the season, the stipend shall be pro-rated or denied in its entirety at the discretion of the York Suburban School District.
      1. Recommend the approval of Craig Cunningham, High School Musical Set Design and Construction, at the supplemental rate of $1,564 which represents Tier 4, Step 2 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule for the 2020-21 school year.
      2. Recommend the approval of Zane Ruth, Fall Percussion/Drumline, at the supplemental rate of $1,355 which represents Tier 4, Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule for the 2020-21 school year.
    4. Leave
      The Administration recommends the Board approve the FMLA for Shannon Patterson, Administrative Assistant, effective March 4, 2021 for approximately 4-6 weeks.
  2. The Board negotiating team recommends approval of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of School Directors of the York Suburban School District and the York Suburban Education Association. The proposed Memorandum of Understanding is for a one-year extension which includes a salary increase as well as concessions in healthcare benefits as outlined below:
    1. One-year contract extension effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
    2. Salary increase of 2% inclusive of step
    3. Employer contribution to the employee’s health saving account of 85% of $1,500 deductible for single coverage or $3,000 for family coverage
    4. Employee contribution remains at 10% of the total cost of the medical and dental insurance cost
    5. Spousal optional coverage remains at $150 per month premium cost
      [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
4. Policy Review Committee Report – Mr. Thoman
  The following policies were discussed at the January 25 committee meeting and recommended out of committee for First Read by the Board at the February 8 and 22 meetings, Second Read at the March 8 meeting, and anticipated adoption at the March 22 meeting.
5. Additional Committee Reports
Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
Additional Information
Activities Report
Upcoming Events
Recognition of Visitors
Board Meeting Schedule
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.
Adjournment

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