Agenda 2022-03-28

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
March 28, 2022 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School – Cafeteria

A G E N D A

1. General Business
   1. 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 Comments
         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 Planning Committee meeting conducted on March 14, 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 February 28, 2022. [File for audit]
         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
3. Board President’s Report – Mr. Posenau
   1. The Board met in Executive Session on March 23, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing personnel. No official action was taken.
   2. The Board met in Executive Session on March 24, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing personnel. No official action was taken.
   3. The Board met in Executive Session on March 28, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing personnel. No official action was taken.
4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Williams
   1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the EYES facility dog proposal at no cost to the district. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   2. Administrative Reports
      1. Mrs. Albright, YES Principal
      2. Dr. Snedden, YSMS Principal
5. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
   1. The following items are presented as part of a consent agenda. Would any Board member like any of these items considered separately or are there any questions about any of these items? If not, I would ask that a motion be made to approve the below-mentioned items [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the renewal contract with Tomlinson Bomberger for District-wide building pest management, fertilizer, weed, and lawn treatments for a total of $12,688, an increase of $234 over the 2021 contract year.
      2. The Administration recommends the Board authorize the Business Office to advertise and solicit Requests for Proposals for Benefits Consulting Services.
   2. The Administration recommends the Board renew the Renewal Hosted Service Agreement with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 to help facilitate compliance with the employee history review process as required by Act 168 of 2014. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   3. The Administration recommends the Board renew the GASB 75 Valuation and Related Services Agreement with Conrad Siegel Actuaries through PA Trust as presented. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   4. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Cooperative Student Teaching Program with Pennsylvania State University in accordance with Board policy 307. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   5. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Service Agreement with ASUS Computer International as presented pending solicitor review. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   6. The Administration recommends the Board approve the 2022-23 health insurance premium rates as listed below. These rates reflect a total premium increase of 7% over the current year’s premium. The employee’s contribution for medical and/or dental insurance will be 10% of the total cost of the medical and dental coverage to the employer. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      1. Individual: $586.64
      2. 2-Party: $1,407.93
      3. Family: $1,655.26
   7. The Administration recommends the Board approves the 2022-23 Cobra rates which represents a rate hold. The 2022-23 rates are listed below. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      1. Individual: $612.02 
      2. 2-Party: $1,468.84
      3. Family: $1,726.88
   8. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Horticulture Club (sustainable school gardening system) in partnership with York College of Pennsylvania. The Horticulture Club will be offered at Indian Rock Elementary. The estimated cost to establish the system is $2,000 and will be funded through donations. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   9. The Administration recommends the Board authorize the Business Office to advertise and solicit proposals for Waste Management. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   10. Informational
       1. Food Service Dining Report and Sales Report
       2. Donation
          1. $1,500 from the John and Maria Polli Family Fund of York County Community Foundation
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 Karen Potts as the 2022 Summer Enrichment Coordinator at the stipend of $3,000.
         2. Resignations
            1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Allison Shelton as Part-Time Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School effective March 15, 2022.
            2. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Barbara Seifert as Substitute Custodian effective November 1, 2021. 
            3. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Elizabeth Herr as YSHS Head Field Hockey Coach effective January 31, 2022.
         3. Leave of Absence
            1. Recommend the Board approve the FMLA request for Sarah Rodenburgh, a teacher at York Suburban Middle School, effective April 13, 2022, through May 8, 2022. 
         4. Extracurricular
            1. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Scott Payne as Assistant Athletic Director (50%) for the fall, winter, and spring seasons of the 2021-22 school year, with a total stipend amount of $3,750. This will be funded through the Athletic Budget.
            2. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Torance Harvey as Assistant Athletic Director (50%) for the fall, winter, and spring seasons of the 2021-22 school year, with a total stipend amount of $3,750. This will be funded through the Athletic Budget.
         5. Volunteers
            1. Recommend approval of the following volunteers.
               1. Michael Page
               2. Barbara Lavetan
               3. Nicole Barley
               4. Alan Wonder
               5. Melody Reed
               6. Barry Girling
         6. Substitutes 
            1. Recommend approval of the following STS substitute teachers. 
               1. David Loring
               2. Mary Bowman
               3. Pamela Wilt
         7. Bus Drivers
            1. Recommend approval of the following drivers for Reliance Student Transportation.
               1. Dwight Arnold
      2. The Administration recommends the Board approve the elimination of the YSMS Autistic Support program effective for the 2022-23 school year. This program will be replaced with an Intensive Learning Support Program. The current Autistic Support teacher will be re-assigned. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      3. The Administration recommends the Board approve the creation of a YSMS Intensive Learning Support Program effective for the 2022-23 school year. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      4. The Administration recommends the Board approve the creation of an Intensive Learning Support Teacher effective for the 2022-23 school year. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   2. Policy Committee Report – Mr. Thoman
      1. The Policy Committee recommends Board approval of the following policy revisions. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
         1. Policy 006 – Meetings
         2. Policy 201 – Admission of Beginners
         3. Policy 610 – Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation
         4. Policy 611 – Purchases Budgeted
         5. Policy 626 – Federal Fiscal Compliance
         6. Policy 903 – Public Participation in Board Meetings
   3. Property & Finance Committee – Mr. Sears
      1. The approved minutes are presented from the meeting held on November 1, 2021.
      2. Update from the meeting held on March 16, 2022.
   4. Academics Standards & Curriculum Committee – Mr. Sullivan
      1. The approved minutes are presented from the meeting held on November 15, 2021.
      2. Update from the meeting held on March 21, 2022.
      3. The committee recommends Board approval of the YSSD K-12 Counseling Plan. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      4. The committee recommends Board approval of the contract with Harris Computer for the EdInsight data warehousing program. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   5. 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 highlights are presented from the meeting held on March 24, 2022.
13. Recognition of Visitors
14. Upcoming Events
15. Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
16. Public Comments
    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.
17. Adjournment

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