Agenda 2021-05-25

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
MAY 25, 2021 – 7:00 PM
Due to health and safety reasons, a virtual meeting format will be utilized.

An Executive Session is scheduled at 6:40 PM, prior to the meeting.

A G E N D A

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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 Comments that were shared.
5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes. Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting of May 10, 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 April 30, 2021 [File for audit]
Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
1. The Board met in Executive Session on May 12, 2021 as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel. No official action was taken.
2. The Board met in Executive Session in a virtual meeting format prior to this meeting as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing matters of school safety. No official action was taken.
3. Recommendation for Kathy Ciaciulli to be appointed Board Secretary for a two-year term beginning June 1, 2021 as part of her responsibilities as the Assistant to the Superintendent for Operations. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
4. Recommendation for Joel Sears to be appointed Treasurer for one year beginning July 1, 2021 at no compensation. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
5. Carly Bowen will be attending her last meeting as the Student Board Representative. She will be recognized for her service at this time.
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
1. Administrator Report
  Recognition of National Merit Students – Dr. Ellis, High School Principal
  1. Commended Students
    1. Alex H. Gleba, son of Mr. James and Mrs. Karen Gleba
    2. Devlin M. Ravegum, son of Mr. Michael and Mrs. Nikki Ravegum
    3. Kristian P. Sprankle, daughter of Mr. Billy and Mrs. Alison Sprankle
    4. Jenny Tao, daughter of Mr. Tao You and Mrs. Ny Ly
  2. Finalists
    1. Nicholas L. Aparicio, son of Mr. Miguel Aparicio and Mrs. Angela Pessognelli
    2. Ethan J. Lee, son of Mr. Jack and Mrs. Karhantarat Lee
    3. John Ports, son of Mr. Brian Ports and Mrs. Erin Adams-Ports
  3. National Hispanic Scholars
    1. Nicholas L. Aparicio, son of Mr. Miguel Aparicio and Mrs. Angela Pessognelli
    2. Sarah S. Rivera, daughter of Mr. Eduardo Rivera and Mrs. Carmen Triana
      Nicholas and Sarah scored in the top 2.5% among Hispanic and Latino PSAT/NMSQT test-takers in our region.
2. Superintendent’s Report
3. The Administration recommends that effective May 26, 2021, the York Suburban School District Health and Safety Plan be modified to allow fully vaccinated people the option to remove face coverings as per the March 16, 2021 amended order of the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Depart of Health (PA Department of Health Amendment) (Source Site) regarding the requirement for universal face coverings. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. 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 approve the business office to solicit and advertise for proposals for physician services.
  2. The Administration recommends the Board approve the tuition agreement with New Story, LLC to provide special education services for the 2021 extended school year. The cost of the special education classroom program provided by New Story is $375.00 per day per student.
  3. The Administration recommends the Board approve the contract with Music Theatre International for the rights to perform Sweeney Todd School Edition in March of 2022. The total cost of the rights is $3,630 to be funded through the High School Musical student activity account.
  4. The Administration recommends the Board approve the real property tax exemption certification for parcel # 48-000-34-0082-B0-PC028 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption.
  5. The Administration recommends the Board approve the agreement with Ruppert Detective Agency LLP, for the 2021-22 school year, for uniformed/unarmed officers at an hourly rate of $22.00 per hour as needed for events. This is an increase of $2.50 per hour from the current year.
  6. The Administration recommends the Board approve Erika Ferguson as Bus/Van Driver for Reliance Transportation.
  7. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Letter of Agreement with Pennsylvania Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services, LLC, Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic/Intensive Behavioral Health Services.
  8. The Administration recommends the Board approve the agreement for participation in Child Nutrition Programs with York County School of Technology for 2021-2022.
  9. The Administration recommends the Board approve the 2021-2022 breakfast and lunch prices as follows:
    
    Proposed Meal Prices – 2021-22
    
    No proposed increase
    
    Lunch Breakfast
    
    $2.50 Elementary $1.40 Elementary
    
    $2.75 Secondary $1.40 Secondary
    
    $3.90 Adult $1.95 Adult
  10. The Administration recommends the Board approve the depositories for the 2021-2022 school year:
    1. Adams County National Bank
    2. Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund
    3. First National Bank (tax collections)
  11. The Administration recommends the Board authorize the Business Office to perform all year-end budget transfers, make all necessary revisions to the district fund budget upon the auditor’s final adjustments to financial records and assign fund balance amounts in accordance with the PA Public School Code and PA Department of Education regulation; and further, the Business Office will report said revisions to the Board during the meeting following the completion of fiscal year audit.
2. Motion to approve the General Fund Budget for 2021-22 including all allocations for planned expenditures of $63,374,502. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
3. Motion to approve the 2021-2022 tax rates as follows:
  1. Real estate tax rate at 24.0967 mills. This represents a 1.9% increase which is below the state Act 1 index of 3.6%, and
  2. 0.5% Earned Income Tax to remain in effect be placed on all residents of the district; and,
  3. 0.5% Real Estate Transfer tax to remain in effect on all real estate transactions of the district. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
4. Motion to adopt the resolution authorizing the distribution of $663,736.43 state gaming funds to 5,323 eligible homestead properties and 0 farmstead properties under Section 342 of Act 1. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
5. The Administration recommends the Board deny the request to refund the penalty fees imposed on taxes for parcel #48-000-26-0117.00-00000 as presented. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
6. The Administration recommends the Board approve the change order add for Sage Technology Solutions for $3,372. The change order is for materials only as district personnel will be responsible for installing IP Classroom Modules for the Emergency Status Lights (previously purchased by the district) to interface with the Telecenter U system properly. The change order increases the project estimate from $41,912 to $45,284. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
7. The Administration recommends the Board approve the one-day event agreement with Refreshing Mountain in the amount of $2,246.54 for our link crew student leaders to participate in a leadership development experience this summer. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
8. The Administration recommends the Board approve the summer 2021 projects as outlined:
  1. Replacement of the exterior cafeteria door at East York Elementary. The scope of the work would be limited to door, glass, frame, and hardware. The Administration recommends the Board accept the quote from East Coast Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $13,650.00 to be funded by the Capital Projects Fund.
  2. Replacement of the exterior door and window frame at Indian Rock Elementary. The scope of work will be limited to the door, glass, frame, and hardware. The Administration recommends the Board accept the quote from Lauer Construction in the amount of $9,780.00 to be funded by the Capital Projects Fund.
  3. The Administration recommends the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van replacement in the amount not to exceed $26,225 (PA Costars # 025-003) to be funded by the Capital Projects Fund.
    [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
9. The Administration recommends the Board authorize the business office to advertise and solicit bids for the purchase of a bucket truck replacement. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
10. Informational
  1. YTD Budget Report
  2. COVID-19 Budget Impact Analysis Report
  3. Food Service Department Report
    1. Monthly Dining Review Report
    2. Sales Report
Student Board Representative Report – Carly Bowen
Welcome to next year’s Student Board Representative – Neave Casey
Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
1. Committee Meeting Schedule
2. Communications Committee Report – Mr. Sullivan
  The minutes of October 21 are provided.
3. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
  Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes Items 1. through 7. 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. Recommend the Board approve the Contract Addendum with Substitute Teacher Service to provide extended school year substitutes services at an hourly base rate of $25.00 with a 32% markup for a total of $33.00 and paraprofessional substitutes at a per diem base rate of $75.00 with a 32% markup for a total of $99.00.
  2. Recommend the Board approve the contract termination with Cognitive Health Solutions to acquire the School Psychology services.
  3. Recommend the Board approve the creation of a School Psychologist position and approval of the job description.
  4. Employment
    1. Recommend the appointment of Sydney Tucker as School Psychologist at an annual salary of $83,020 and benefits in accordance with the Tier II Compensation Plan effective July 1, 2021 pending receipt of clearances. The work year for this assignment is 200 days.
    2. Recommend the approval of the accounting internship request from Megan Lonergan for the 2021-22 school year, pending receipt of clearances. Ms. Lonergan will be compensated $8.15 per hour.
  5. Resignations/Retirements
    1. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Hope Kowalewski as HS Assistant Varsity Swimming Coach effective May 10, 2021.
    2. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Lisa Acquaviva, Middle School Emotional Support Teacher, effective May 25, 2021.
    3. Recommend the Board amend the May 10, 2021 approval of the retirement date of Peggy Russell, Valley View Elementary Administrative Assistant, to be effective June 4, 2021.
    4. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Carita Williams, Elementary English Language Teacher, effective May 25, 2021.
    5. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Stephanie Wilt, Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist, effective Friday, June 4, 2021.
  6. Substitutes
    Recommend the approval of the following STS substitutes:
    1. Heather Hoover
    2. Keajah Ionee Howard
    3. Lawrence Jerome Spady
  7. Leave of Absence
    1. Approve the FMLA request for Kerstin Lane, Custodian, for intermittent leave beginning May 4, 2021.
    2. Approve the FMLA request for Susan Conway, Administrative Assistant, beginning June 25, 2021.
    3. Approve the FMLA request for Lauren Arvanites, Teacher, beginning May 7, 2021 through the end of the school year.
4. Policy Review Committee Report – Mr. Thoman
  The following policies were discussed at the March 22 committee meeting and recommended out of committee for First Read by the Board at the April 12 and 26 meetings, Second Read by the Board at the May 10 meeting, and adoption at the May 25 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.
Public Comments that were shared.
Adjournment

Proposed Meal Prices – 2021-22
No proposed increase
Lunch	Breakfast
$2.50 Elementary	$1.40 Elementary
$2.75 Secondary	$1.40 Secondary
$3.90 Adult	$1.95 Adult

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