Agenda 2021-10-11

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
October 11, 2021 – 7:00 PM
York Suburban High School – Auditorium

Please Note: 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
      1. 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
      1. Approval of the minutes of the regular monthly meeting held on September 27, 2021.  [Approval as submitted/corrected]
  2. Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
    1. Process Formalization for the Electronic Submission of Public Comments
  3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
    1. Future-Focused Planning Report – Dr. Krauser and Mrs. Ciaciulli
    2. Reports from Building Administrators
      1. Dr. Ellis, Principal, YSHS
      2. Dr. Fuhrman, Principal, EYES
  4. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. The Administration recommends the Board approve the educational services contract with LearnWell at the rate of $48.50 per hour of instruction. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    2. The Administration recommends the Board approve the addendum to the Sunbelt Service contract to acquire a Licensed Practical Nurse at the per hour rate of $60.00 at 7 hours per day for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    3. The Administration recommends the Board accept the quote for $8,199.22 from M.E. Michael for the equipment purchase of 10 cast iron sections and Industrial Combustion Speciality Inc. quote for installing the cast iron sections at $15,450.00 of the Middle School Boiler. The total project amount is $23,649.22 and will be funded through the Capital Projects Fund.
    4. Informational 
      1. COVID-19 Federal Grants Presentation
      2. Middle School Boiler 
  5. Student Board Representative Report – Neave Casey
  6. Committee Reports – Mr. Posenau
    1. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      1. The minutes from the meetings on June 2, 2021, and August 2, 2021, are presented.
      2. 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 Melissa Eicholtz, as a full-time 2nd shift Lead Custodian at York Suburban High School, effective October 13, 2021, at an hourly rate of $16.13 plus a $.35 shift differential with benefits in accordance with the Custodian Compensation Plan.
          2. Recommend the appointment of Ethan Nosoff, as a Substitute Custodian, effective October 12, 2021, at an hourly rate of $14.00 in accordance with the 2021-22 Substitute Rates.
          3. Recommend the appointment of Jamie Schraudner, pending the receipt of all clearances, as Guidance Counselor at Yorkshire Elementary School, with an annual starting salary of $71,520, representing Masters Step 3 of the 2021-22 York Suburban Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. The effective date is to be determined.
        2. Extracurricular Appointments
          1. Recommend the Board amend the August 9, 2021 approval to reflect the following updates.
            1. Salary correction: MS Musical Director, Amy Intrieri and Molly McAuliffe – $2,978.00
          2. Recommend the Board amend the August 31, 2020 approval to reflect the following missing assignments.
            1. MS Musical Director, Amy Intrieri 50% and Molly McAuliffe 50% – $2,978.00
            2. MS Musical Choreographer, Molly McAuliffe – $1,338.00
            3. MS Musical Set Design & Construction, Steven Weinrich – $1,227.00
            4. MS Musical Choral Director, Amy Intrieri  – $2,235.00
          3. Recommend the approval of the following Elementary Advisor appointments.
            1. Elementary Envirothon Coordinator (5th grade), Rachel Fry, $162.33 (Step 2, Tier 8)
            2. Elementary Envirothon Coordinator (3rd/4th grade), Amy Slagel, $324.67 (Step 2, Tier 8)
            3. Elementary Envirothon Coordinator (5th grade), Heidi Woodrome, $162.33 (Step 2, Tier 8)
        3. Volunteers
          1. Recommend the approval of the following volunteers: 
            1. Jodi Yoffe
            2. Mead Vega
            3. Stacy Shaefer
            4. Lisa Butler
            5. Heather Smith
            6. Michelle Moyer
        4. Substitutes 
          1. Recommend the approval of the following STS substitutes teachers.
            1. Elizabeth Ballwanz
            2. Brian Marshall
            3. Tracy Bedell-Hoke
            4. Teena Coats
            5. Kimberly Cuculis
            6. Laura Klinedinst
            7. Michelle  Meegan
            8. Hillary Nelson
            9. Michael Shelton
            10. Barbara Steiber
            11. Kristin Titzell
            12. Julee Welchko
        5. Leaves of Absence
          1. Recommend the approval of the following leaves of absence.
            1. Recommend the approval of the FMLA request for Daniel VanHouwe, Teacher, effective October 13, 2021, through January 10, 2022.
            2. Recommend the approval of the FMLA request for Jordyn Beck, Teacher, effective on or around January 4th, 2022 for maternity leave.
        6. Recommend the Board approve the creation of a 7-hour paraprofessional/PCA position for Yorkshire Elementary School
      3. Support Staff Contract
        1. Approval of the Agreement with YSESPA [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
          1. The Board negotiating team recommends approval of the proposed Agreement between the Board of School Directors of the York Suburban School District and the York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024. The proposed agreement includes hourly salary increases in each of the three years as well as concessions in healthcare benefits as outlined below.
            1. School District will contribute a percentage toward the deductibles for three years as follows.
              1. Year 1: 100% toward deductibles of $1,500 for a single member or $3,000 for a family 
              2. Year 2:  85% toward deductibles of $1,500 for a single member or $3,000 for a family 
              3. Year 3:  85% toward deductibles of $1,500 for a single member or $3,000 for a family 
            2. Employee contribution of 10% of the total cost of the medical and dental insurance. Part-time employees who have been grandfathered into the plan will continue to pay the additional percentage of the premium share.
            3. Spousal optional coverage remains at a $150/month premium cost.
      4. Personnel Committee Report – October 4, 2021 
        1. The following items were discussed at the Personnel Committee meeting on October 4, 2021.  These items are for discussion and will be voted on during the meeting scheduled for October 25, 2021.   
          1. Recommend the Board approve the creation of a School Psychologist position and approval of the job description.  
          2. Recommend the Board approve the elimination of a 5-hour, part-time Custodian position effective October 11, 2021. 
          3. Recommend the Board approve the creation of a full-time Custodian position effective October 11, 2021. 
    2. Additional Committee Reports
  7. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
  8. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
    1. The highlights are presented for the LIU Board meeting on October 5, 2021.
    2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich
  9. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
  10. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
  11. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
  12. Recognition of Visitors
  13. Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
  14. Public Comment
    1. 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.
  15. Adjournment