Agenda 2021-09-27

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
September 27, 2021 – 7:00 PM
York Suburban High School – Auditorium

Please Note: As per the order of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, masks are required in Pennsylvania’s school buildings. Thank you for your cooperation.

A G E N D A

  1. 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. 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.
    5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes. Approval of the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of September 13, 2021.  [Approval as submitted/corrected]
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
    1. 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]
      1. Approval of Financial Reports as of August 31, 2021. [File for audit]
        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
  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
    1. Future-Focused Planning Report – Dr. Krauser
    2. Reports from Building Administrators
      1. Dr. Adams, Assistant Principal, YSHS
      2. Mrs. Albright, Principal, YES
  5. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Business Office Report. 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 authorize the business office to solicit and advertise for a request for proposals for pupil transportation services.
      2. The Administration recommends the Board authorize the business office to solicit and advertise for a request for proposals for local audit services.
      3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the three-year maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP beginning July 8, 2021, through June 30, 2024, for fire alarm enhanced testing, inspection, and monitoring, at an annual cost of $46,560.00.
      4. The Administration recommends the Board approve the 2021-22 fair share agreement with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit for educational services for students placed in LIU classes located in district buildings.
      5. The Administration recommends the Board approve the service agreement with Southwood Psychiatric Hospital at a rate of $90.00 per day.
      6. The Administration recommends the Board approve the service contract with Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for the 2021-22 yearbooks.
      7. The Administration recommends the Board approve the service agreement with McTighe & Associates Consulting, LLC to provide up to 40 hours of virtual consultation on Understanding by Design throughout the 2021-22 school year.
    2. The Administration recommends that the Board award the central plant chiller equipment replacement purchase to Trane U.S. Inc. in the amount of $439,375. This project will be funded through the ESSER III grant funds upon approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    3. The Administration recommends the Board reject the bids for alternate 1 for the refrigerant type R-513A. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    4. Informational
      1. COVID Impact Utility Analysis 
      2. Middle School Boiler
      3. Tax Assessment Settlement 
        1. Kinsley Loucks Mill Road 
  6. Student Board Representative Report – Neave Casey
  7. Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
    1. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      1. Consent Agenda: [You have before you the Personnel Report. 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. Employment
          1. Recommend the appointment of Duane Kyle, as a full-time 2nd shift Custodian at Valley View Elementary School, effective September 28, 2021, at an hourly rate of $14.88 plus a $.35 shift differential with benefits in accordance with the Custodian Compensation Plan.
        2. Transfers
          1. Recommend the transfer of Lauren Farah, from part-time Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary to full-time ES Paraprofessional at York Suburban Middle School, effective September 28, 2021, there will be no change in hourly rate. 
        3. Terminations/Resignations/Retirements
          1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Philip Bates, Head High School Boys Lacrosse Coach, effective September 17, 2021.
          2. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Susan Vrankin, MS Guidance Administrative Assistant, effective Friday, September 24, 2021. 
        4. Volunteers
          1. Recommend the approval of the following volunteers: 
            1. Eleesa Collins
            2. Angela Lauer
            3. Amber Serra
            4. Andrea Fisher
        5. Substitutes 
          1. Recommend the approval of the STS substitutes teachers as follows: 
            1. David Fowler
            2. Nicole Gottsch
            3. Nathaniel Lyon
            4. Stephanie Meadowcroft-Navin
            5. Alexa Citrone
            6. Erica Shearer
            7. Megan Salter
            8. Carol Price
        6. Bus Drivers
          1. Recommend the approval of the Reliance Drivers as follows: 
            1. Dianne Newman
            2. Tanya Martin-Smith
    2. Academics Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Mr. Scalet
      1. The minutes are presented from the meeting on April 19, 2021.
    3. Additional Committee Reports
  8. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
  9. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
    1. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich
  10. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
  11. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
  12. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The mini Board report is presented for the meeting held on September 23, 2021.
  13. Recognition of Visitors
  14. Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
  15. 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.
  16. Adjournment