Minutes 2021-06-14

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
JUNE 14, 2021 – 7:00 PM
YORK SUBURBAN HIGH SCHOOL – AUDITORIUM

M I N U T E S
(Approved on July 12, 2021)

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  1. 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 

      Members present – Ellen Freireich, John Posenau, Richard Robinson, Steve Scalet, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Steven Sullivan, Michael Thoman

      Member not present – James Sanders and Neave Casey (Student Representative)

    3. A reminder to please silence your cell phone during the meeting.

      Mr. Posenau reported above. 

    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.

      An opportunity was provided for public comment. There was none at this time.

    5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of May 25, 2021.  [Approval as submitted/corrected]

      The Minutes were approved as submitted.

  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]

    Motion, Sears, Second, Sullivan; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.
    Approval of Financial Reports as of May 31, 2021 [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, Capital Reserve
    6. Student Activities Fund Revenue Report
    7. Student Activities Fund Expenditure Report
    8. Budget Transfers
  3. Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
    1. Appointment of up to two Voting Delegates for the PA School Boards Association Delegate Assembly on October 23, 2021. The deadline to notify PSBA is July 23.

      Mr. Posenau reported Mrs. Freireich and Mr. Robinson have previously served as delegates and the Board would ask that they serve again for this year.

    2. The Board recognized Mrs. Erwine on her upcoming retirement and thanked her for her service to the School Board.
  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
    1. Superintendent’s Report

      Dr. Williams reviewed above. 

    2. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Class of 2021 Graduates.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Dr. Williams reported above. 

      Motion, Schroeder, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

      The Final Report for the Class of 2021 is provided. 

    3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Overnight Field Trip Request for the Concert Band, Concert Choir, and Orchestra.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote] 

      Dr. Williams reported above.

      Motion, Posenau, Second, Sullivan; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    4. As per the Act 93 Administrative Compensation and Retention Plan, the Superintendent recommends Board approval of an additional 0.5% merit increase to Administrators’ pay for performance raises as part of the 2020-21 evaluation process.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Dr. Williams reported above.

      Motion, Schroder, Second, Robinson; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    5. Discussion Item to be Recommended for Approval on July 12:
      The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2021-22 Emergency Instructional Time Template – Section 520.1

      Dr. Williams announced with a return to in-person full-time instruction for 2021-22 and having an online option for interested students, this would allow 180 days of instruction in case of an inclement weather or building structure emergency day.

    6. Reports from Administrators
      1. Mrs. Jackson, High School Assistant Principal, provided a summary of the summer school program that is currently taking place for students with credit recovery and course enhancement. The summer sports camps are going well and congratulation was extended to the Boys Volleyball Team for making their way to the semi-finals of the state tournament.
      2. Dr. Monos, Valley View Elementary Principal, provided a reminder about and explained the kindergarten registration and screening process.
  5. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. The Administration recommends the Board approve the renewal agreement with ABA Support Services, LLC  for a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at $100 per hour up to 10 hours per week of ongoing consultation to include observations, data collection, staff training, meeting with school personnel, and preparation of reports as requested by the school district. The contract is effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Robinson, Second, Schroeder; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    2. The Administration recommends the Board approve the renewal agreement with AIA Alera Group Services and Consulting for the 2021-2022 school year. The consulting fee will remain at $50,400.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above.

      Motion, Sears, Second, Robinson; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    3. The Administration recommends the Board renew the Drug and Alcohol Student Assistant Program  (SAP) service agreement between TrueNorth Wellness Services and York Suburban School District for the 2021-2022 school year.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Schroeder, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    4. The Administration recommends the Board approve the three (3) year service agreement with Johnson Controls to provide preventative maintenance services at Indian Rock Elementary School beginning May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2024, as presented to the Board.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Thoman, Second, Robinson; Approval.

      A discussion took place about this being a new contract and mainly for the chiller at Indian Rock Elementary.

      Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    5. The Administration recommends the Board approve the proposal from Lauer Construction at a cost not to exceed $11,480 to replace the carpet and cove base in the High School Guidance Office.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Robinson, Second, Sears; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    6. The Administration recommends the Board approve the contract with Heritage Hills Resort to provide meeting and banquet services for the 2021 New Teacher Orientation in the amount not to exceed $375.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Robinson, Second, Schroeder; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    7. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Child Care agreement between YWCA, York, and York Suburban School District.  YWCA will provide qualified before-and after-school child care, including a summer camp program for children in kindergarten through grade 5 and a preschool program for children ages 3 and 4 years in various facilities throughout the district beginning in the 2021-2022 school year.  The three (3) year agreement with options years 4 and 5.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Sears, Second, Schroeder; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    8. The Administration recommends the board deny the request to waive the interim school penalty fee for tax parcel # 48-000-34-0076.00-PC077.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Schroeder, Second, Robinson; Approval.

      A discussion took place about tax collector, tax payer, and school district responsibility.

      Roll Call Vote, Sullivan-no; Thoman-no; Sears-no; Robinson-no; Freireich-no; Posenau-no; Scalet-no; Schroeder-yes. Motion failed 1-7.

      Motion, Sears, Second, Thoman; Approve the request to waive the interim school penalty fee.

      An opportunity was provided for public comment. There was none at this time.

      Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    9. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Tax Exemption for parcel 48-000-23-0101.G0-00000 under the Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption program.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Robinson, Second, Schroeder; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    10. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Tax Exemption for parcel 48-000-23-0174.M0-00000 under the Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption program.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Schroeder, Second, Robinson; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    11. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Tax Exemption for parcel 48-000-34-0082.B0-PC098  under the Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption program.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above. 

      Motion, Robinson, Second, Sears; Approval. Roll Call Vote, All present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    12. The Administration recommends the Board rescind May 25, 2021, to approve the tax exemption on parcel 48-000-34-0082.B0-PC028.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above and explained that there was a typo in the parcel number.

      Motion, Robinson, Second, Schroeder; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

    13. Informational
      Social Worker – The Administration recommends the Board approve the service contract with Sunbelt to acquire a social worker at the per hour rate of $65.50 at 7-hour for 190 days. The amount not to exceed $87,115 for the 2021-22 school year.

      Mrs. Ciaciulli reviewed above and provided additional information that this request is a response to the review of PA Youth Survey data and Ms. King’s sharing of mental health needs and will be funded through Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) monies. The Administration will be seeking approval at the July 12 meeting.

  6. Student Board Representative Report – Neave Casey

    Miss Casey was not in attendance this evening. 

  7. Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
    1. Committee Meeting Schedule 

      Mr. Posenau reported above. 

    2. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      1. The minutes of May 3 are provided.

        Mr. Robinson reported above. 

      2. Appointment of Superintendent. The Board will vote on the renewal of the contract of Dr. Timothy P. Williams as the Superintendent of the York Suburban School District for a three-year term as per the terms set forth in the contract with a 2021-22 salary of $196,919.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

        Mr. Robinson reported above. 

        Motion, Sears, Second, Thoman; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

        Comments were shared thanking Dr. Williams for his leadership through the pandemic and looking forward to his leadership for the next three years.

      3. Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes employment, resignation/retirement, granting of professional tenure, leave of absence, substitutes, volunteers, building reassignments, creation of a full-time learning support paraprofessional position, and Tier II Compensation Plan. 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]

        Mr. Robinson reported above. 

        Motion, Robinson, Second, Schroeder; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.

        1. Employment 
          1. Recommend the appointment of Deborah Richard, 5-hour Library Paraprofessional, at the rate of $11.38 per hour and benefits in accordance with the Hourly Aide Compensation Plan. This position is effective August 17, 2021.
          2. Recommend the appointment of Kathleen Swope, Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Valley View Elementary School, at the hourly rate of $16.84 per hour plus benefits in accordance with the Administrative Assistant Compensation Plan. This position is effective June 4, 2021.
          3. Recommend the appointment of Heidi M. West, 5-hour Library Paraprofessional, at the rate of $11.38 and benefits in accordance with the Hourly Aide Compensation Plan. This position is effective August 17, 2021.
          4. Recommend the Summer School appointments as follows:
            1. Stacey Kuhn, Teacher, at the hourly rate of $34.94 according to the YSEA bargaining agreement
            2. Gretchen Williams, Paraprofessional, at the hourly rate of $25.00 according to the ESY substitute rate
            3. Alicia Roseberry, Paraprofessional, at the rate of $12.17 per hour
            4. Carol Brown, Paraprofessional, at the rate of $11.41 per hour
            5. Katie Glatfelter-Watts, Paraprofessional, at the rate of $11.41 per hour
            6. Marguerita Mann, Paraprofessional, at the rate of $12.41 per hour
          5. Recommend the appointments of Summer Enrichment instructors pending receipt of clearances and ACT 168. Instructors will be paid from the summer enrichment program proceeds.
            1. Laura Medice
            2. Raymond Medice
            3. Cindy Miller
            4. Gretchen Williams
            5. Annie Childs
            6. Alexis Baublitz
            7. Katie Barrett
            8. Nicole Taylor
            9. Ellissa Kauffman
            10. Laser Alleys
        2. Resignation/Retirement 
          1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Elizabeth Sager, Paraprofessional, effective June 4, 2021.
          2. Recommend the Board accept the retirement of Susanne Cyr, Paraprofessional, effective November 2, 2021. Ms. Cyr has served 15 years with the District. 
          3. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Lauren Russell, Human Resources Specialist, effective June 4, 2021.
          4. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Rebecca Toman, Girls Varsity Tennis Coach, effective immediately.
          5. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Alexis Baublitz, High School Track & Field Assistant #2 Coach, effective June 1, 2021.
          6. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Richard Guyer, Boys and Girls Swimming Head Coach, effective June 14, 2021.
        3. Granting of Professional Tenure
          Recommend awarding of professional status/tenure to the following temporary professional employees who have completed six consecutive semesters of employment in the York Suburban School District and “during the last four months of the third year have performed satisfactorily [Section 1108 of the Public School Code of 1949 as amended by Act 16 of 1996].” This professional status should be effective on August 19, 2021.

          1. Nicole Shaak, Elementary Teacher, East York Elementary School
          2. Sonya Brown, Business Education/Family Consumer Science Teacher, High School
          3. Casey Reider, English Teacher, High School
          4. Korbin Shearer, Technology Education Teacher, High School
          5. Ashley Jayne, Elementary Teacher, Yorkshire Elementary School
          6. Kayla Pavlosky, Special Education Teacher, Indian Rock Elementary School
          7. Bethann Hollander, Math 6th Grade Teacher, Middle School
          8. Kelly Carl, Special Education Teacher, Valley View Elementary School
          9. Sarah Piascinski, Kindergarten Teacher, Valley View Elementary School
        4. Leave of Absence
          1. Approve the FMLA request for Suzette White, Teacher, effective May 10 through 25, 2021.
          2. Approve the FMLA request for Danielle Robson, Teacher, effective August 13, 2021 through January 3, 2022.
          3. Approve the FMLA request for Rebecca Lauver, Teacher, effective August 13, 2021 through January 3, 2022.
          4. Approve the FMLA request for Nicole Shaak, Teacher, effective August 13, 2021 through to be determined.
        5. Substitutes
          Recommend the Board approve the following STS substitutes:

          1. Taylor Whitney
          2. Eric Mentzer
          3. James McFaul
          4. Michelle Meegan
        6. Volunteers
          Recommend the Board approve the following volunteers:

          1. Peggy Russell
          2. Emma Spigelmyer
          3. Don Frazier
        7. Building Reassignments for 2021-2022 
          Name Position 2020-21 Assignment 2021-22 Assignment
          Kimberly Velasquez Custodian High School Yorkshire Elementary
          Jess Barley Teacher East York Elementary Yorkshire Elementary
          Jesse Weld Teacher Indian Rock/Valley View East York Elementary
          Carla Lowe Teacher Indian Rock Elementary East York Elementary
          Cathi Hicks Teacher East York Elementary Valley View Elementary
          Kayla Ichter Teacher Valley View Elementary Yorkshire Elementary
          Jessica Bobb Learning Support Paraprofessional Middle School High School
          Kimberly Boulding Personal Care Aide Paraprofessional Middle School High School
        8. Recommend the creation of a full-time Learning Support Paraprofessional position effective August 17, 2021, due to the resignation of an LIU paraprofessional employee located at Yorkshire Elementary. Funding for this position will transfer from contracted LIU services to districtwide salary and benefits.
        9. Recommend the approval of the Tier II Compensation Plan effective July 1, 2021, the annual performance increases, and the salary adjustments as necessary.
    3. Policy Review Committee Report – Mr. Thoman
      The following policies were discussed at the May 24 committee meeting and recommended out of committee for First Read by the Board at the June 14 meeting, Second Read by the Board at the July 12 meeting, and adoption at the August 23 meeting.

      1. Policy 812 – Property Insurance
      2. Policy 813 – Other Insurance
      3. Policy 916 –  Volunteers, Visitors, Unpaid Assistants, and Co-Op Supervisors
      4. New Policy 218.3 – Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault
      5. New Policy 309.1 – Telework
      6. New Policy 800.1 – Electronic Signatures

        Mr. Thoman reported above. 

    4. Additional Committee Reports 
  8. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson

    Mr. Robinson reported that Senate Bills 1 and 733 made it out of committee. These two bills provide further assaults on public education and undermine public education in our community. Please consider contacting your Senator, either Kristin Phillips-Hill (Spring Garden Township) or Chris Gebhard (Springettsbury Township) to express your views about these bills.

  9. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
    1. The “…by Dawn’s Early Light”, highlights of the LIU Board meeting of June 1, is provided.

      Mrs. Freireich reported above. 

    2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich

      No report

  10. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich

    YS had four graduates at the June 2 Graduation.

  11. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli

    No report

  12. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of May 27 is provided.

    Mrs. Schroeder reported that she was reappointed as Treasurer of the Joint Operating Committee and shared about some of the recent events that occurred for students to participate in emergency training through the York County Emergency Management Program.

  13. Additional Information  
    Activities Report 

    Mr. Posenau reported above. 

  14. Upcoming Events

    Mr. Posenau reported above. 

  15. Recognition of Visitors 

    Mr. Posenau thanked everyone for attending.

  16. Board Meeting Schedule 

    Mr. Posenau reported above. 

  17. 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.

    An opportunity was provided for public comment. There was none at this time.

  18. Adjournment  

    The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM.

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

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