Minutes 2021-09-27

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
September 27, 2021 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School – Auditorium

M I N U T E S

(Approved on October 11, 2021)

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, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Steven Sullivan, Michael Thoman
  2. Absent: Steven Scalet
3. An opportunity was provided for public comments.
  1. No public comments were made.
4. The minutes were approved for the meeting held on September 13, 2021.
Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
1. Mr. Sears provided current figures for the general fund and other funds.
2. The following financial reports for August 2021 were unanimously approved by the Board as part of a consent agenda. (1st – Sears, 2nd – Schroeder)
  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
Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
1. No report was provided.
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report on behalf of Dr. Williams.
2. Dr. Krauser, Dr. Ketterman, and representatives of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates gave a presentation on behalf of the Future-Focused Planning Committee. After discussion, it was determined that study #5 should remain in consideration.
3. Reports from Administrators
  1. Dr. Adams provided high school updates on homecoming, new-student meetings, CPR/life support trainers and programming, and the upcoming Trojan Theatre performances.
  2. Mrs. Albright gave a presentation about recent events at Yorkshire Elementary School.
Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda. (1st – Sears, 2nd – Freireich)
  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 Board unanimously approved the central plant chiller equipment replacement purchase be awarded 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. (1st – Freireich, 2nd – Sullivan)
3. The Board unanimously approved the rejection of the bids for alternate 1 for the refrigerant type R-513A. (1st – Thoman, 2nd – Schroeder)
4. Informational
  1. Ms. Runkle presented a COVID-19 impact utility analysis.
  2. Mr. Girling provided an update on the middle school boilers. He explained that leaks were detected in the cast iron sections, and the possible solutions were discussed.
  3. Tax Assessment Settlement
    1. Ms. Ciaciulli provided an update on the tax assessment settlement for Kinsley’s property on Loucks Mill Road.
Student Board Representative Report – Neave Casey
1. Ms. Casey shared details about the success of homecoming and information about upcoming events at the high school.
Committee Reports
1. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
  1. The Board unanimously approved the following as part of a consent agenda. (1st – Robinson, 2nd – Schroeder)
    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:
        
        Eleesa Collins
        
        Angela Lauer
        
        Amber Serra
        
        Andrea Fisher
    5. Substitutes
      1. Recommend the approval of the STS substitutes teachers as follows:
        
        David Fowler
        
        Nicole Gottsch
        
        Nathaniel Lyon
        
        Stephanie Meadowcroft-Navin
        
        Alexa Citrone
        
        Erica Shearer
        
        Megan Salter
        
        Carol Price
    6. Bus Drivers
      1. Recommend the approval of the Reliance Drivers as follows:
        
        Dianne Newman
        
        Tanya Martin-Smith
2. Academics Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Mr. Scalet
  1. The minutes were presented from the meeting held on April 19, 2021.
  2. Mr. Scarlet was absent; no additional report was provided.
3. Additional Committee Reports
  1. No additional reports were provided.
Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
1. Mr. Robinson provided updates on House Bills 1254, 1685, and 1660.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freirich
1. Mrs. Freirich provided an update on the health centers being built, which will likely be opened in October or November. She also informed the group that The York Learning Center will need to find a new food service company; it is no longer feasible for Central York School District to share its resources.
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. Mrs. Freireich reported that York Suburban continues to use 14 or 15 of its seats.
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. No report was provided.
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. The mini Board report was presented for the meeting held on September 23, 2021.
2. Mrs. Schroeder distributed brochures about YCST’s flex program to Dr. Ellis and other administrators. She also invited the community to attend an open house on October 9, 2021, at 11 a.m., which will provide a great opportunity to see the new field house.
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.
1. Cortney Hendrickson (1585 S. Wyndham Drive) provided thoughts about the process for electronically submitting public comments. She also provided thoughts about mask exemptions.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

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