Minutes 2021-08-23
YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2021 – 7:00 PM
YORK SUBURBAN HIGH SCHOOL – AUDITORIUM
M I N U T E S
(Approved on September 13, 2021)
- General Business – Mr. Posenau, Board President
- Mr. Posenau called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
- Board Members’ Roll Call
- Present: Ellen Freireich, John Posenau, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Steve Scalet, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Steven Sullivan, Michael Thoman
- Absent: None
- An opportunity was provided for public comments.
- Mallory Ruth (1222 Oakwood Lane) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Jen and David Moubray (1125 Rosecroft Lane) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Krista Cummings (2635 Hartford Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Denise Fuhrman (499 Hunting Park Lane) provided thoughts about her family’s educational experience at York Suburban.
- Quentin Gee (573 S. Yale Street) provided thoughts about electronic devices.
- Arlene O’Connor (852 S. Ogontz Street) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Sarah Reinecker (1101 Farquhar Drive) encouraged common sense decision making.
- Jody Keller (135 Edgewood Drive) offered the four-way test of the Rotary Club or York.
- Cecilia Clark (448 Hillcrest Road) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Jenna Markle (660 Cortleigh Drive) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Janeen Hershey (1918 S. Queen Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Rebecca Shanaman (144 N. Strathcona Drive) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Marissa Young (1125 E. Maple Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Rachel Coldiron (881 Moffett Lane) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Gavyn Gotwalt (1747 Wallace Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Amy Gotwalt (1747 Wallace Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Angel Hepner (1028 Hill Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Brain Platt (531 Phillips Drive, Magnolia, DE) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Matt Leubecker (411 Hill Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Amber Billett offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Adam Harcourt (810 Upload Road) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Vie Meyers (3111 E. Market Street) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Jonathan Paulos (723 Southern Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Greg Galiardi (1530 Clover Lane) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Zori Bair provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Cortney Hendrickson (1585 S Wyndham Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Dawn Bentivegna (2620 Durham Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- John Ellis provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Jennifer Englerth (840 Grantley Court) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Nicole McCleary (1540 Dunster Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Tom Cummings (2635 Hartford Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Christine Cooper (3160 Round Hill Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Amy Menache (824 Grandview Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Courtney Shinsky (24 S Rockburn Street) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Meda Higa (931 Somerset Lane) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Shawn Cooper provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Molly Preston (64 Manchester Street, Glen Rock, PA) provided thoughts about face coverings and mental health.
- Heather Salvaggio (1540 Wyndham Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Ken Bair (513 Wynwood Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Sean Landis (207 Haines Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- The minutes of August 9, 2021, were approved.
- Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
- The following items were unanimously approved. (1st – Sears, 2nd – Robinson)
- Treasurer’s Reports
- General Fund Revenue Report
- General Fund Expenditure Report
- Summary Report – Capital Project, Capital Reserve, Food Service
- Check Summary Report – General Fund, Food Service, Capital Project, Capital Reserve
- Student Activities Fund Revenue Report
- Student Activities Fund Expenditure Report
- The following items were unanimously approved. (1st – Sears, 2nd – Robinson)
- Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
- Mr. Posenau opened the floor to Board members for possible motions related to the 2021-22 Health and Safety Plan.
- A motion was made for the Health & Safety Plan to be reverted to the pre-August 9th version that made masking optional unless the state issues a mask mandate (1st – Sanders, 2nd – Thoman, Failed 3-6).
- A motion was made for the Health and Safety Plan to be revised to include the mandatory wearing of N95 and K95 masks, provided by the school district, for all K-12 students. Additionally, instruction in proper mask use and compliance audits would be required (1st – Sears, 2nd – Sanders, Failed 3-6).
- A motion was made to require masks for Grades K-12 for as long as the region is in high or substantial transmission (1st – Scalet, 2nd – Robinson).
- An amendment to the motion was proposed that would make masking optional for students who provide proof of vaccination. Additionally, the amendment would require proper masking using N95 masks (1st – Sanders, 2nd – Thoman, Failed 3-6).
- After much discussion of the language and interpretation of Mr. Scalet’s motion, the motion was withdrawn.
- A motion was made that stated, “In addition to existing policy, I’m proposing that all students K-12 be masked regardless of vaccination status when York County is in substantial or high status” (1st – Schroeder, 2nd – Robinson)
- An amendment to the motion was proposed that would make masking appropriate per CDC guidance (1st – Sanders, 2nd – Sears, Failed 3-6).
- A roll call for Mrs. Schroeder’s original motion was conducted, and it failed 3-6.
- Mr. Posenau opened the floor to Board members for possible motions related to the 2021-22 Health and Safety Plan.
- Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
- Dr. Williams discussed the items outlined in the Superintendent’s Report.
- The Board unanimously approved the following organizations for the 2021-22 school year. (1st – Freireich, 2nd – Schroeder)
- All-Sports Booster Club
- Music Boosters Association
- East York Elementary PTO
- Indian Rock Elementary PTO
- Middle School PSO
- Valley View Elementary PTO
- Yorkshire Elementary PTO
- The Board approved the renewal of the York Academy Regional Charter School’s charter for a period of five (5) years, commencing on July 1, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2026. (1st – Freireich, 2nd – Schroeder, Passed 6-3)
- Mrs. Campbell presented information about the District’s current quarantine and contact tracing guidelines.
- Reports from Administrators
- Mrs. Jackson reported about noteworthy events taking place at York Suburban High School.
- Dr. Monos shared a video and information about Valley View Elementary School’s first days of school.
- The Board unanimously approved the following organizations for the 2021-22 school year. (1st – Freireich, 2nd – Schroeder)
- Dr. Williams discussed the items outlined in the Superintendent’s Report.
- Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
- The Board unanimously approved the following items. (1st – Sears, 2nd – Freireich)
- The 2021-22 Service Agreement with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 for the Language Instruction Educational Program at the rate of $92.00 per hour. This includes certificated instructional staff, assessment, consulting, advising, supervisory, and support services to the District.
- The Facility Dog Probationary Placement Agreement with UDS Services Dogs Facility Dog.
- The re-appointment of SEK CPAs & Advisors for the 2020-2021 local audit.
- The Board unanimously approved the following items. (1st – Thoman, 2nd – Freireich)
- The service contract with Crabtree Rohrbaugh & Associates and Moore Engineering for the replacement and installation of the central plant chiller in the amount of $ 69,400.00 to be funded through the Capital Improvement Fund.
- The authorization of the Business Office to advertise and solicit bids for the chiller equipment and labor/installation.
- The Board unanimously approved the following items. (1st – Sears, 2nd – Freireich)
- Student Board Representative Report – Neave Casey
- Ms Casey reported that the high school is planning for several events, including prom and Mini-THON.
- Committee Reports
- Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
- The Board unanimously approved the following items. (1st – Robinson, 2nd – Schroeder)
- Employment
- Recommend the appointment of Annie Rodriguez, as a full-time 7-hour Autistic Support Paraprofessional at York Suburban Middle School effective August 16, 2021, at an hourly rate of $11.38 with benefits in accordance with the Hourly Aide Compensation
- Recommend the appointment of Sandra Moraes, as a part-time 5-hour Office Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School effective August 16, 2021, at an hourly rate of $11.38 with benefits in accordance with the Hourly Aide Compensation Plan.
- Recommend the appointment of Susan Vrankin, as a full-time Guidance Administrative Assistant at York Suburban Middle School effective August 16, 2021, at an hourly rate of $15.72 with benefits in accordance with the Administrative Assistant Compensation Plan.
- Recommend the appointment of Jessica Vu, as a part-time 5-hour Regular Instruction Paraprofessional at East York Elementary School effective August 16, 2021, at an hourly rate of $11.38 with benefits in accordance with the Hourly Aide Compensation Plan.
- Recommend the appointment of Pamela Doll from a part-time custodian at Yorkshire Elementary to the full-time custodian at York Suburban High School effective Tuesday, August 23, 2021. There is no change in the hourly rate.
- Recommend the appointment of Marion Corsaro, as a part-time 5-hour Office Paraprofessional at Indian Rock Elementary School effective August 16, 2021, at an hourly rate of $11.38 with benefits in accordance with the Hourly Aide Compensation Plan.
- Recommend the appointment of Mary Rafferty, as a full-time 7-hour PCA Paraprofessional at Indian Rock Elementary School effective August 19 2021, at an hourly rate of $11.38 with benefits in accordance with the Hourly Aide Compensation Plan.
- Transfers
- Recommend the Board approve the transfer of Alison Mak from full-time PCA/Paraprofessional to Part-time paraprofessional. There is no change in the hourly rate
- Recommend the Board approve the transfer of Kerstin Lane from Indian Rock/Ed Center to Indian Rock/Yorkshire Elementary.
- Resignation/Retirements/Terminations
- Recommend the board accept the resignation of Ethan Nosoff, Lead Custodian at York Suburban High School effective 8/23/21.
- Recommend the board accept the resignation of Gretchen Williams, Office Aide at East York Elementary School effective August 9th, 2021.
- Recommend the board accept the resignation of Kristin Shelley, Custodian at Valley View Elementary School effective August 17, 2021.
- Recommend the board accept the resignation of Jon Evans, Head Boys Basketball Coach at York Suburban Middle School effective August 4th, 2021.
- Extra-curricular
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Susan Harvey, Game Help at a rate of $35 per game.
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Dale Heird, as the High School Girls Tennis Head Coach, effective August 16th, 2021 at step four (Tier #3) of the extracurricular salary schedule with a rate of $4,355.00.
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Jerrin Toomey, as the Co-Assistant Coach #3 for High School Football, effective August 24th, 2021 at step four (Tier #3) of the extracurricular salary schedule with a rate of $2,177.50.
- Mentors/Mentees
- Recommend the Board approve the 2021-22 stipends for Jennifer Dillow as a New Teacher Collaborator for Abigail Boudah. Additionally, these employees will receive $110.00 for a preparation day.
- Recommend the Board amend the August 9, 2021 approval to reflect Morgan Herb as a new teacher collaborator at a stipend of $150.00 and $110 for a preparation day.
- Substitutes
- Recommend the employment of the following STS Substitute Teachers:
- Drew Peris
- Lisa Lucas
- Andrew Thompson
- Garrett Kilgore
- Aubrie Wolf-Kopcho
- Eleni Koukounas-Vernon
- Kelly Barrett
- Recommend the employment of the following STS Substitute Teachers:
- Volunteers
- Recommend the Board approve the following volunteers:
- Apryl Balon
- Maria Fedorcova
- Mary “Betsy” Wirick
- Recommend the Board approve the following volunteers:
- Reliance Student Transportation Drivers
- Recommend the Board approve Rafael Reyna as a Bus/Van Driver for Reliance Transportation.
- Recommend the Board approve Robert Tomes as a Bus/Van Driver for Reliance Transportation.
- Employment
- The Board unanimously approved the following items. (1st – Robinson, 2nd – Schroeder)
- Policy Review Committee Report – Mr. Thoman
- The Board unanimously approved the following. (1st – Thoman, 2nd – Sullivan)
- Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Sears
- The minutes from the meeting on April 6, 2021, were presented
- Mr. Sears provided an overview of the meeting conducted on August 17, 2021, including information about new chillers and tax updates.
- Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
- Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
- Mr. Robinson reported the following.
- Rep. Andrew Lewis is supporting a new bill aimed at creating state-funded education savings accounts
- HB-1803 would require an elected school board official to sit on a charter school board.
- Mr. Robinson reported the following.
- Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freirich
- No report was provided.
- York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
- Mrs. Freireich reported that YAA is off to a good start this year. 14 of York Suburban’s 15 seats are currently being used.
- York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
- No report was provided.
- York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
- No report was provided.
- A list of upcoming events was provided.
- Mr. Posenau thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
- The board meeting and committee meeting schedules were provided.
- An opportunity was provided for public comment.
- Angel Hepner (1028 Hill Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
- Cortney Hendrickson (1585 S Wyndham Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings.
- Dawn Bentivegna (2620 Durham Road) presented questions about quarantine and last year’s Trojan Online Pathways program.
- The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 p.m.