Minutes 2021-07-12

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
JULY 12, 2021 – 7:00 PM
YORK SUBURBAN HIGH SCHOOL – AUDITORIUM

M I N U T E S
(Approved on August 9, 2021)

  1. General Business
    Call to Order – Mrs. Schroeder, Board Vice-President

    1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
    2. Roll Call – 8 members present (Ellen Freireich, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Steve Scalet, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Steven Sullivan, Michael Thoman) and 2 members absent (John Posenau; Neave Casey, student representative)
    3. Mrs. Schroeder offered a reminder to please silence cell phones during the meeting.
    4. Public Comment – The following individuals provided comments.
      1. Shannon California (701 Hoffman Road) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      2. Sheila Powers (1290 Oakdale Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      3. Sarah Reinecker (1101 Farquhar Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      4. Rebecca Deal (373 Randolph Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      5. Cortney Hendrickson (1585 Wyndham Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      6. Jessica Carter (1851 Eastern Blvd) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      7. Cecilia Clark (448 Hillcrest Road) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      8. Ryan Emerson (2835 Lehigh Road) requested that bus transportation be provided to EYES students residing in his neighborhood.
      9. Todd Gembe (319 Lyndhurst Road) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      10. Robert Silverman (1116 Wyndham Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      11. Kevin Carter (1851 Eastern Blvd) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      12. Nick Spagnola (760 Hillcrest Road) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      13. Chris Kehr (2815 Cambridge Road) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      14. Ava Thoman (2840 Forrest Lane) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      15. Nicole McCleary (1540 Dunster Road) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
      16. Kimberly Stauffer (113 N Fountain Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings for the upcoming school year.
    5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes – The minutes of the combined Planning Committee and regular monthly meeting of June 14, 2021, were approved as submitted.
    6. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes – The minutes of the special meeting on June 28, 2021, were approved as submitted.
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
    Approval of Financial Reports as of June 30, 2021 – The following items were approved by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Sears, Second: Robinson).

    1. Treasurer’s Report (All Funds)
    2. General Fund Revenue Report
    3. General Fund Expenditure Report
    4. Summary Reports – Capital Project, Capital Reserve, Food Service
    5. Check Summary Reports – 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 was absent; no report was given.
  4. Superintendent’s Report
    1. Dr. Williams presented the Superintendent’s Report.
    3. Ad Hoc Committee Update:  Future-Focused Planning – Dr. Krauser and a team of administrators (Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Ketterman, Dr. Fuhrman, Mrs. Albright, Dr. Snedden, Dr. Monos) presented on behalf of the Future-Focused Planning (FFP) Ad Hoc Committee. They shared how they have been using personal, student-specific views to better tailor their research and planning. At the conclusion of the presentation, board members were tasked with reading six white papers relative to FFP prior to the board’s retreat in August. The white papers are posted on the Future-Focused Planning web page.
    4. The 2021-22 Emergency Instructional Time Template – Section 520.1 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Sullivan).
    5. After an extensive discussion, the 2021-2022 YSSD Health and Safety Plan was approved by a vote of 5-3 (Motion: Robinson, Second: Freireich).
    6. The Board approved the 10-day suspension and 45-day behavioral and academic probation of SID# 7858850733 as set forth in the Administrative Disciplinary Hearing by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Thoman, Second: Sullivan).
  5. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli presented the following items for Board action.
    1. The Board rescinded the March 22, 2021 approval of the agreement with Wellspan Family Medicine-Plymouth Road Medical Group with Drs. Wilson and Seydel as our primary physicians for consultation, supervision of protocols, and required school physical examinations (excluding sports physicals) at a consultation fee of $500 per year by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Freireich, Second: Robinson).
    2. The Board approved the agreement with Wellspan Medical Group (WMG), Melani Ranck, CRNP, from Internal Medicine in Dover and Jessica Eager from WellSpan Family Medicine in Dallastown beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, as our primary physicians for consultation, supervision of protocols, and required school physical examinations (excluding sports physicals) at a consultation fee of $500 per year by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Freireich, Second: Sears).
    3. The Board approved of The Glatfelter Agency, a Division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, as Broker of Record for the 2021-22 fiscal year by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Sears).
    4. The Board approved the contract with Bailey Coach to provide transportation services for the 2021-22 New Teacher Induction program at a cost of $375.00 by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Freireich).
    5. The Board approved the service agreement with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 for Title I Non-public School Services effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Sanders).
    6. The Board approved the educational service contract between York Suburban School District and The Vista School for the 2021-22 regular school year at the annual tuition rate of $ 57,563.71 by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Sanders)
    7. The Board approved the Master Service Agreement with Sourcewell Technology for Spring Math for the 2021-2022 school year to include additional licenses for the middle school in the amount of $980.00 by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Freireich).
    8. The Board approved the service contract with Sunbelt to acquire a social worker at the per hour rate of $65.50 at 7 hours per day for 190 days by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Freireich). The amount is not to exceed $87,115 for the 2021-22 school year and will be funded through the ESSER II and ESSER III grants.
    9. The Board approved the educational service agreement between York Suburban School District and New Story, LLC for the 2021-22 school year at the tuition rate of $380.00 per day by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Sanders)
    10. The Board approved the 2021-2022 LIU bids as follows by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Sanders). 
      1. General Supplies: $19,893.37
      2. Paper: $13,854.25
      3. Custodial Supplies: $5,760.69
        Total: $39,508.31
    11. Informational – No additional information was provided.
  6. Student Board Representative Report – Ms. Casey was absent; no report was given.
  7. Committee Reports
    1. Mrs. Schroeder presented the Committee Meeting Schedule.
    2. Personnel Committee Report
      1. Mr. Robinson presented a consent agenda, and the following items were approved by a unanimous roll call vote (Motion: Robinson, Second: Sanders).
        1. Appointments
          1. Recommend the employment of Jack Gulley, summer help, at the hourly rate of $8.50 for the 2021 summer. 
          2. Recommend the employment of Korbin Shearer, Crew Leader, at the hourly rate of $10.00 per hour for the 2021 summer. 
          3. Recommend the employment of Rebecca McCabe, Elementary English as a Second Language Specialist at East York Elementary School, at an annual salary of $71,520, which represents Master’s plus 3, and benefits in accordance with the YSEA Bargaining Agreement, pending receipt of clearances and Act 168. 
          4. Recommend the employment of Jessica Runkle, Coordinator of Building and Grounds, effective July 13, 2021, at an annual salary of $61,842 and benefits in accordance with the Tier II Compensation Plan, pending receipt of clearances and Act 168. 
          5. Recommend the employment of Jami Beaulieu, Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist, effective July 13, 2021, at an hourly rate of $21.43 with benefits in accordance with the Administrative Assistant Compensation Plan, pending receipt of clearances and Act 168.
          6. Recommend the employment transfer of Nina Murray from full-time Administrative Assistant to the Middle School Principal to full-time Human Resources Specialist at the annual salary of $50,000, plus benefits in accordance with the Tier II Compensation Plan, effective July 12, 2021.
          7. Recommend the employment transfer of Linda Slenker from full-time 10-month Middle School Administrative Assistant to High School Library Paraprofessional, at the hourly rate of $15.17 effective the 2021-22 school year.
          8. Recommend the employment transfer of Nicole Stump from part-time 5-hour Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School to a full-time Middle School Intensive Learning Support Paraprofessional effective the 2021-22 school year.  There is no change in the hourly rate. 
          9. Recommend the employment transfer of Patricia Selegrath from part-time 5-hour Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School to part-time 5-hour Library Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School effective the 2021-22 school year. There is no change in the hourly rate. 
          10. Recommend the building transfer of Rhonda Harbold, Paraprofessional, from Indian Rock Elementary School to Valley View Elementary School effective the 2021-22 school year.
          11. Recommend the employment of Rebecca Mitzel, Emotional Support Teacher position at York Suburban Middle School, at an annual salary of $59,145, which represents Bachelor’s Step 1, with benefits in accordance with the YSEA Bargaining Agreement, pending receipt of clearances and Act 168.
        2. Resignations 
          1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Vivan Stryhn, Paraprofessional at East York Elementary effective June 25, 2021.
          2. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Angela Flores, English as a Second Language/Spanish Teacher at the High School, effective June 15, 2021.
        3. Summer School STS Substitutes
          1. Jennifer Tuscherer
          2. Teresa Bollis 
          3. Catherineanne Jones 
        4. Extra-Curricular Coaches
          1. Recommend the Board approves the reappointments of the 2021-22 fall coaches as presentedSpring Coaches 2021-2022
        5. Recommend the Board approves the creation of two (2) paraprofessional personal care aides effective in the 2021-22 school year.
    3. Policy Review Committee Report
      Mr. Thoman presented the following policies for a second read and explained that they were discussed at the May 24 committee meeting and recommended out of committee for the first read by the Board at the June 14 meeting, the 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
    4. Additional Committee Reports – No additional reports were given.
  8. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson reported the following.
    1. The PSBA platform is still open for the submission of issues. The hot topics are currently charter reform, financial support, pension funding, and safety and mental health planning.
    2. Senate Bill 1 was sent back to the committee and amended. It is now back on the Senate floor.
    3. The budget passed this year with additional funding for education. However, there was a lack of charter and cyber charter reform included in the budget.
  9. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
    1. Mrs. Freirich provided the “…by Dawn’s Early Light”, highlights of the LIU Board meeting of June 29.
    2. Mrs. Freirich reported that the LIU Joint Operating Authority does not meet over the summer, so there was no new information to share.
  10. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich reported that Ms. Ackerman is the new director, and she has started the process of meeting staff and preparing for the new school year.
  11. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli had nothing to report.
  12. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder provided the YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of June 24. Mrs. Schroeder also shared that the administration is in the process of hiring a few new teachers. Also, the new gym is complete outside of small punch list items; be on the lookout for an open house or ribbon cutting in the near future.
  13. Additional Information
    1. Mrs. Ciaciulli provided costs from the 2020-2021 LIU bids as had been requested by Mr. Sanders earlier in the meeting.
    2. Mr. Sears thanked Dr. Williams for his comprehensive weekly updates to the board members. Mrs. Schroeder echoed the thoughts of Mr. Sears.
  14. Mrs. Schroeder reminded meeting attendees about the calendar of upcoming events.
  15. Recognition of Visitors – Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
  16. The Board Meeting Schedule was provided.
  17. Public Comment – The following individuals provided comments.
    1. An unidentified attendee asked for clarification about the vote on the 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan. Mrs. Schroeder stated that the plan was approved by a vote of 5-3
    2. Cortney Hendrickson (1585 Wyndham Drive) shared that she is torn about the approval of the 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan.
    3. Courtney Reinhold (2537 Brighton Drive) asked if the District’s curriculum would be provided to parents and guardians. Mr. Sanders encouraged residents to attend the committee meetings during which things like curriculum are discussed in depth. Dr. Krauser shared that the curriculum for each division can be viewed on the District’s curriculum and instruction web page. Mrs. Schroeder also encouraged parents and guardians to proactively communicate with classroom teachers.
  18. Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

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