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)

  1. General Business – Mr. Posenau, Board President
    1. Mr. Posenau called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
    2. Board Members’ Roll Call
      1. Present: Ellen Freireich, John Posenau, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Steve Scalet, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Steven Sullivan, Michael Thoman
      2. Absent: None
    3. An opportunity was provided for public comments.
      1. Mallory Ruth (1222 Oakwood Lane) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      2. Jen and David Moubray (1125 Rosecroft Lane) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      3. Krista Cummings (2635 Hartford Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      4. Denise Fuhrman (499 Hunting Park Lane) provided thoughts about her family’s educational experience at York Suburban.
      5. Quentin Gee (573 S. Yale Street) provided thoughts about electronic devices.
      6. Arlene O’Connor (852 S. Ogontz Street) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      7. Sarah Reinecker (1101 Farquhar Drive) encouraged common sense decision making.
      8. Jody Keller (135 Edgewood Drive) offered the four-way test of the Rotary Club or York.
      9. Cecilia Clark (448 Hillcrest Road) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      10. Jenna Markle (660 Cortleigh Drive) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      11. Janeen Hershey (1918 S. Queen Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      12. Rebecca Shanaman (144 N. Strathcona Drive) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      13. Marissa Young (1125 E. Maple Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      14. Rachel Coldiron (881 Moffett Lane) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      15. Gavyn Gotwalt (1747 Wallace Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      16. Amy Gotwalt (1747 Wallace Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      17. Angel Hepner (1028 Hill Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      18. Brain Platt (531 Phillips Drive, Magnolia, DE) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      19. Matt Leubecker (411 Hill Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      20. Amber Billett offered thoughts about face coverings.
      21. Adam Harcourt (810 Upload Road) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      22. Vie Meyers (3111 E. Market Street) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      23. Jonathan Paulos (723 Southern Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      24. Greg Galiardi (1530 Clover Lane) offered thoughts about face coverings.
      25. Zori Bair provided thoughts about face coverings.
      26. Cortney Hendrickson (1585 S Wyndham Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      27. Dawn Bentivegna (2620 Durham Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      28. John Ellis provided thoughts about face coverings.
      29. Jennifer Englerth (840 Grantley Court) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      30. Nicole McCleary (1540 Dunster Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      31. Tom Cummings (2635 Hartford Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      32. Christine Cooper (3160 Round Hill Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      33. Amy Menache (824 Grandview Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      34. Courtney Shinsky (24 S Rockburn Street) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      35. Meda Higa (931 Somerset Lane) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      36. Shawn Cooper provided thoughts about face coverings.
      37. Molly Preston (64 Manchester Street, Glen Rock, PA) provided thoughts about face coverings and mental health.
      38. Heather Salvaggio (1540 Wyndham Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      39. Ken Bair (513 Wynwood Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
      40. Sean Landis (207 Haines Road) provided thoughts about face coverings.
    4. The minutes of August 9, 2021, were approved.
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
    1. The following items were unanimously approved. (1st – Sears, 2nd – Robinson)
      1. Treasurer’s Reports
      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
  3. Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
    1. Mr. Posenau opened the floor to Board members for possible motions related to the 2021-22 Health and Safety Plan.
      1. 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).
      2. 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).
      3. 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).
        1. 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).
        2. After much discussion of the language and interpretation of Mr. Scalet’s motion, the motion was withdrawn.
      4. 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)
        1. An amendment to the motion was proposed that would make masking appropriate per CDC guidance (1st – Sanders, 2nd – Sears, Failed 3-6).
        2. A roll call for Mrs. Schroeder’s original motion was conducted, and it failed 3-6.
  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
    1. Dr. Williams discussed the items outlined in the Superintendent’s Report.
      1. The Board unanimously approved the following organizations for the 2021-22 school year. (1st – Freireich, 2nd – Schroeder)
        1. All-Sports Booster Club
        2. Music Boosters Association
        3. East York Elementary PTO
        4. Indian Rock Elementary PTO
        5. Middle School PSO
        6. Valley View Elementary PTO
        7. Yorkshire Elementary PTO
      2. 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)
      3. Mrs. Campbell presented information about the District’s current quarantine and contact tracing guidelines.
      4. Reports from Administrators
        1. Mrs. Jackson reported about noteworthy events taking place at York Suburban High School.
        2. Dr. Monos shared a video and information about Valley View Elementary School’s first days of school.
  5. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. The Board unanimously approved the following items. (1st – Sears, 2nd – Freireich)
      1. 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.
      2. The Facility Dog Probationary Placement Agreement with UDS Services Dogs Facility Dog.
      3. The re-appointment of SEK CPAs & Advisors for the 2020-2021 local audit.
    2. The Board unanimously approved the following items. (1st – Thoman, 2nd – Freireich)
      1. 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.
      2. The authorization of the Business Office to advertise and solicit bids for the chiller equipment and labor/installation.
  6. Student Board Representative Report – Neave Casey
    1. Ms Casey reported that the high school is planning for several events, including prom and Mini-THON.
  7. Committee Reports
    1. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      1. The Board unanimously approved the following items. (1st – Robinson, 2nd – Schroeder) 
        1. Employment
          1. 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
          2. 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.
          3. 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.
          4. 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.
          5. 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.
          6. 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.
          7. 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.
        2. Transfers
          1. 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
          2. Recommend the Board approve the transfer of Kerstin Lane from Indian Rock/Ed Center to Indian Rock/Yorkshire Elementary.
        3. Resignation/Retirements/Terminations
          1. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Ethan Nosoff, Lead Custodian at York Suburban High School effective 8/23/21.
          2. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Gretchen Williams, Office Aide at East York Elementary School effective August 9th, 2021.
          3. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Kristin Shelley, Custodian at Valley View Elementary School effective August 17, 2021.
          4. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Jon Evans, Head Boys Basketball Coach at York Suburban Middle School effective August 4th, 2021.
        4. Extra-curricular
          1. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Susan Harvey, Game Help at a rate of $35 per game.
          2. 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.
          3. 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.
        5. Mentors/Mentees
          1. 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.
          2. 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.
        6. Substitutes
          1. Recommend the employment of the following STS Substitute Teachers:
            1. Drew Peris
            2. Lisa Lucas
            3. Andrew Thompson
            4. Garrett Kilgore
            5. Aubrie Wolf-Kopcho
            6. Eleni Koukounas-Vernon
            7. Kelly Barrett
        7. Volunteers
          1. Recommend the Board approve the following volunteers:
            1. Apryl Balon
            2. Maria Fedorcova
            3. Mary “Betsy” Wirick
        8. Reliance Student Transportation Drivers
          1. Recommend the Board approve Rafael Reyna as a Bus/Van Driver for Reliance Transportation.
          2. Recommend the Board approve Robert Tomes as a Bus/Van Driver for Reliance Transportation.
    2. Policy Review Committee Report – Mr. Thoman
      1. The Board unanimously approved the following. (1st – Thoman, 2nd – Sullivan)
        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
    3. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Sears
      1. The minutes from the meeting on April 6, 2021, were presented
      2. Mr. Sears provided an overview of the meeting conducted on August 17, 2021, including information about new chillers and tax updates.
  8. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
    1. Mr. Robinson reported the following.
      1. Rep. Andrew Lewis is supporting a new bill aimed at creating state-funded education savings accounts
      2. HB-1803 would require an elected school board official to sit on a charter school board.
  9. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freirich
    1. No report was provided.
  10. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. Mrs.  Freireich reported that YAA is off to a good start this year. 14 of York Suburban’s 15 seats are currently being used.
  11. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. No report was provided.
  12. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. No report was provided.
  13. A list of upcoming events was provided.
  14. Mr. Posenau thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
  15. The board meeting and committee meeting schedules were provided.
  16. An opportunity was provided for public comment.
    1. Angel Hepner (1028 Hill Street) offered thoughts about face coverings.
    2. Cortney Hendrickson (1585 S Wyndham Drive) provided thoughts about face coverings.
    3. Dawn Bentivegna (2620 Durham Road) presented questions about quarantine and last year’s Trojan Online Pathways program.
  17. The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 p.m.
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