Minutes 2021-12-20

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
December 20, 2021 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School – Auditorium

M I N U T E S
(Approved on January 10, 2022)

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, Quentin Gee, John Posenau, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Steven Sullivan
  2. Absent: Michael Thoman
3. An opportunity was provided for public comments.
  1. 10 public comments were submitted electronically.
  2. Pinal Desai (740 Willowbrook Way) offered thoughts about masking.
  3. Angel Hepner (1028 Hill St) offered thoughts about masking.
  4. Ashley Turner (433 W. Springettsbury Ave) offered thoughts about masking.
4. Approval of Minutes
  1. The minutes were approved for the Nominations Committee meeting held on December 6, 2021.
  2. The minutes were approved for the Reorganization/Planning Committee meeting held on December 6, 2021.
Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
1. Mr. Sears provided updated balances for several key funds.
2. The following financial reports for November 2021 were unanimously approved by the Board as part of a consent agenda. (1–Sears, 2–Schroeder)
  1. Treasurer’s Reports
  2. General Fund Revenue Report
  3. General Fund Expenditure Report
  4. Summary Reports
    1. Capital Project, Capital Reserve, Food Service
  5. Check Summary Reports
    1. General Fund, Food Service, Capital Project, Capital Reserve
  6. General Input Budget Transfers
  7. Student Activities Fund Revenue Report
  8. Student Activities Fund Expenditure Report
Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
1. Mr. Posenau reported that the Board met in Executive Session on December 20, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing personnel. No official action was taken.
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
1. Dr. Krauser, Mrs. Ciaciulli, a representative of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, and a representative of PFM Financial Advisors LLC gave presentations on behalf of the Future-Focused Planning Committee. After much discussion, it was determined that the Board may not be prepared to vote on a recommendation until more community feedback is received.
2. Dr. Williams presented the Superintendent’s Report, which included the administration’s recommendation that is a result of the Future-Focused Planning process.
Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. The following items were unanimously approved as part of a consent agenda. (1–Schroeder, 2–Freireich)
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement with Faithful Transportation to provide special transportation at a daily rate of $192.00 per day.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the following Affiliation Agreements in accordance with Board policy 307.
  3. The Administration recommends the Board deny the request from Jessica and Friends Community to forgive the 2021 taxes in the amount of $3,991.59 (face) and $362.87 (penalty fee) on parcel #48-000-23-0170-00-00000.
  4. The Administration recommends the Board accept the Educational Services Proposal from Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 to provide the Middle School with support in the distribution, analysis, and action plan implementation for the PA School Climate Survey in the amount not to exceed $1,500. This will be funded through the building budget.
  5. The Administration recommends the Board approve the contract with Elite Coach to provide transportation in the amount not to exceed $8,100 to be funded through the High School budget.
2. The Board approved the Educational Services Proposal from the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 to conduct a mathematics audit. The service will not exceed 62,500 and will be funded through the ARP State Set Aside grant. (1–Schroeder, 2–Freireich; Item passed 6-2; Nay votes: Sanders, Sears)
3. The Board approved the contract with Chester County Intermediate Unit to conduct the Superintendent search in the amount not to exceed $30,000. (1–Schroeder, 2–Robinson; Item passed 7-1; Nay vote: Freireich)
4. The Board unanimously approved the electrical contract for the Central Plant Chiller Replacement project to McCarty & Sons in the amount of $ 121,972. This project will be funded through the ESSER III funds upon approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. (1-Schroeder, 2-Sears)
5. The Board unanimously approved the General Fund Interfund Transfer of $454,785 to Capital Reserves. (1-Schroeder, 2-Freireich)
6. The Board unanimously approved the referral agreement with Wellspan Philhaven Family Based Mental Health Services effective January 1, 2022, through January 1, 2024. (1-Schroeder, 2-Freireich)
7. The Board unanimously approved the Parent Transportation Contract with Ms. Jessica Warner from September 8, 2021, through December 23, 2021. The parent will be reimbursed the IRS mileage rate. (1-Schroeder, 2-Freireich)
8. Informational
  1. No additional information was provided.
Student Board Representative Report – Neave Casey
1. Ms. Casey provided the following updates.
  1. The YSHS holiday concert went well.
  2. The Impact Foundation’s recent event went well and benefited many families.
  3. There are several sporting events coming up during the next week.
Committee Reports
1. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
  1. The Board unanimously approved the following as part of a consent agenda. (1–Robinson, 2–Freireich)
    1. Employment
      1. Recommend Board approval of the appointment of Allison Shelton as Part-Time Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School effective December 13, 2021, with an hourly rate of $13.00 plus benefits in accordance with the 2021-22 YSESPA agreement.
      2. Recommend Board approval of the appointment of Elisa Roeser as Part-Time Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School effective December 20, 2021, with an hourly rate of $13.00, plus benefits in accordance with the 2021-22 YSESPA agreement.
      3. Recommend Board approval of the appointment of Teresa Bollis as a Temporary Long-Term Teacher Substitute effective January 10, 2022, with a salary of $28, 949.70 representing a prorated Bachelor’s Step 1 of the 2021-22 YSEA Agreement.
      4. Recommend Board approval of the appointment of Abigail Boudah as a Temporary Long-Term Teacher Substitute effective January 10, 2022, with a salary of $28, 949.70 representing a prorated Bachelor’s Step 1 of the 2021-22 YSEA Agreement.
      5. Recommend Board approval of the reassignment request by Todd Monos to transition from Elementary Principal to Secondary Assistant Principal effective December 21, 2021, with a salary of $121.409.88.
      6. Recommend Board approval of a stipend for Theresa Jackson for her duties as Acting Principal of Valley View Elementary School in the amount of $9,000.
      7. Recommend Board approval of the appointment of Michelle Pantellas as School Psychologist with York Suburban School District with a salary of $84,000 plus benefits in accordance with the Tier II Compensation Plan. The effective date is to be determined.
    2. Resignations
      1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Jennifer Martin as Puzzle Partners Advisor (50%), effective October 25, 2021.
      2. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Kelly Carl, Autistic Support Teacher at Valley View Elementary School, effective February 6, 2022.
    3. Leaves of Absence
      1. Recommend the approval of the extended leave request for David Darrah, Teacher at the Middle School, effective December 13, 2021, through February 7, 2022.
      2. Recommend the approval of the FMLA request for Kiersten Handy, Teacher at the Middle School, effective on or around February 6, 2022, through the end of the school year.
      3. Recommend the approval of the FMLA request for Audrey Schaefer, Teacher at the Middle School, effective on or around April 12, 2022, through the end of the school year.
      4. Recommend the approval of the FMLA request for Amy Schnetzka, Teacher at Yorkshire Elementary School, effective December 6, 2021, through January 28, 2022.
    4. Extracurricular
      1. Recommend the Board accept the following appointments.
        
        Neil Gutekunst – Puzzle Partners Advisor (100%), Tier 4, Step 4, effective October 25, 2021.
    5. Volunteers
      1. Recommend the approval of the following volunteers:
        
        Rebecca Balliet
        
        Christine Kenney
        
        Desiree Page
        
        Colleen Miller
    6. Substitutes
      1. Recommend the approval of the STS substitutes teachers as follows:
        
        Lilly Summers
        
        Alexis Bowen
        
        Emily Miller
    7. Bus and Van Drivers
      1. Recommend approval of the following drivers for Reliance Student Transportation.
        
        Cathi Frazier
        
        Celess Ritter
2. Academics Standards & Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Schroeder
  1. The Board unanimously approved the following new high school courses. (1-Schroeder, 2-Freireich)
    1. CP Architectural Drawing and Design II
    2. CP Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) II
    3. Zoology
    4. Environmental Science
    5. Food Science
    6. How Things Work (Practical Applications of Science)
    7. Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles
    8. Sports Literature
    9. Writing to Frighten: Horror Fiction
    10. Philosophy and Literature
3. Additional Committee Reports
  1. No additional reports were provided.
Legislative Update
1. Mr. Robinson provided updates about the following items.
  1. The federal government funds 14% of the cost for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as opposed to the original 40% that was promised. Legislation has been proposed to require the federal government to raise its commitment to 40%.
  2. The legislature is back in session.
  3. Mr. Robinson gave updates about the following bills.
    1. H.R. 2071
    2. H.R. 1332
    3. H.R. 4112
    4. H.R. 2045
    5. S.B. 937
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
  1. Mrs. Freireich reported that, after some equipment delays, the health clinics at the York Learning Center and in New Oxford will have soft openings in January and then be fully operational come February/March.
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. Mrs. Freireich reported the following.
  1. Three YSSD students — Cadira Furey, James Gatewood, and Keagan Williams — graduated during the recent ceremony.
  2. Mrs. Freireich will continue to serve as YAA’s Board President.
  3. The budget will be presented and sent to the districts after the January meeting.
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. No report was provided.
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. Mrs. Schroeder reported the following.
  1. Landon Seipple, a ninth-grade student and a resident of York Suburban, was recognized as the Student of the Month in November.
  2. Mrs. Schroeder asked the other Board members to submit questions about the YCST budget to her or Dr. Williams; it will be voted on in January.
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. Lynne Leopold-Sharp (744 Dogwood Cir) offered thoughts about the public feedback process prior to a vote on the administration’s recommendation.
2. Courtney Shinsky Pigg (24 S. Rockburn St) offered thoughts about public comments and masking.
3. Cortney Hendrickson (1585 Wyndham Dr) offered thoughts about communication with the District and masking.
4. Angel Hepner (1028 Hill St) offered thoughts about masking.
5. Pinal Desai (740 Willowbrook Way) offered thoughts about vaccinations.
6. Melanie Bair (513 Wynwood Rd) posed questions about communication with the District and masking.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m.

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