Agenda 2022-07-18

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Combined Regular Monthly Meeting & Planning Committee Meeting
July 18, 2022 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School – Auditorium

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 combined Planning Committee meeting and the regular monthly meeting conducted on June 20, 2022. [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 June 30, 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. Process Change for the Retention of Video Recordings of Board Meetings
    2. The Board met in Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. on July 18, 2022, for the purposes of discussing personnel, as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act. No official action was taken.
    3. Appointment of up to two Voting Delegates for the PA School Boards Association Delegate Assembly on November 5, 2022. The deadline to notify PSBA is July 22, 2022.
    4. Discussion and Voting on PSBA Officer Candidates
      1. More information about the election process can be found at this link. The open voting period will occur from September 9, 2022, until 5 p.m. on October 29, 2022.
  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
    1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the overnight field trip request for YSHS music students/ensembles to perform publicly in Orlando, Florida. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the parade permit with Spring Garden Township for the annual homecoming parade. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2022-23 Emergency Instructional Time Template – Section 520.1. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote] 
    4. The proposed revisions to Policy 218 are being presented for a second read. The attachment to the policy, a revised version of the Student Code of Conduct, is also presented for review. The policy and the Code of Conduct will be presented for a vote to adopt the revisions during the meeting on August 8, 2022.
    5. Administrative Reports
      1. Dr. Adelle Campbell, Assistant Director for Pupil Services
  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 ask that a motion be made to approve the below-mentioned items. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      1. The Administration recommends that the Board approve the renewal agreement with AIA Alera Group Services and Consulting for the 2022-23 school year. The consulting fee will remain at $50,400.
      2. The Administration recommends that the Board re-appoint SEK CPAs & Advisors for the 2021-22 local audit.
      3. The Administration recommends the Board approve the 2022-23 breakfast and lunch prices as presented. There is no proposed increase over the 2021-22 school year.
        1. Lunch
          1. $2.50 Elementary
          2. $2.75 Secondary
          3. $3.90 Adult
        2. Breakfast
          1. $1.40 Elementary
          2. $1.40 Secondary
          3. $1.95 Adult
      4. The Administration recommends the Board approve the one-day event agreement with Refreshing Mountain in the amount of $2,246.54 for our link crew student leaders to participate in a leadership development experience this summer. This activity is funded by the High School budget. 
      5. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #48-000-16-008500-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption.
      6. Approval of the HCR Manorcare Properties, LLC 2021 Tax Appeal Settlement
        1. The administration recommends approval for the settlement of the tax assessment appeal litigation (Case #2020-SU-002097) for Tax Parcel 46-000-25-0040.E0-00000, 2400 Kingston Road, Springettsbury Township, York County, Pennsylvania, owned by HCR Manorcare Properties, LLC, for a total assessed value for tax years 2021-24 as follows:
          1. 2021:   $4,450,000
          2. 2022: $4,200,000
          3. 2023: $4,200,000
          4. 2024: $4,824,000
        2. Absent major renovations, improvements, or demolition of the subject property, or a county-wide reassessment, there shall be no further change to the assessment of the subject property until the tax year beginning January 1, 2024. The District Administration and solicitor are authorized to take all steps necessary to effectuate this settlement and to resolve this pending tax assessment appeal case.
      7. The Administration recommends the Board accept the proposal with GuardianCSC for the water management program for the Cooling and Boiler water systems within the School District for the 2022-23 school year. The price will not exceed $12,888.
      8. The Administration recommends the Board adopt the resolution to authorize Dr. Scott Krauser to sign electronic agreements with the  Pennsylvania Department of Education.
      9. The Administration recommends the Board approve the educational services agreements with Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc. dba High Road School of York to provide extended school year services.  
        1. Student A: The term of this agreement is from June 9, 2022, to July 28, 2022. The rate per day is $170 for 19 days and one support staff cost of $1,603 for a total of $4,833.00.
      10. The Administration recommends the Board accept the statement of work from Kuder to provide a K-12 virtual college and career readiness system. This program is replacing Naviance and will be funded through the ARP ESSER III grants through June 30, 2024.
    2. Informational
      1. Food Service Sales Report
      2. 2022-23 Food Service Program & Budget
      3. State Budget Update
  6. Student Board Representative Report – Kiley Long or Chiara Soares
  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 Board approve the appointment of Sandy Bouras as a Part-Time Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School, effective August 22, 2022, at an hourly rate of $13.40 plus benefits in accordance with the 2022-23 YESPA Agreement.
          2. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Anne Busse as Learning Support Teacher at York Suburban High School, effective at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.  Master’s, Step 4 plus benefits in accordance with the YSEA Bargaining Agreement.
          3. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Jennifer Hardy as a Full-Time Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant at East York Elementary School, effective August 22, 2022, at an hourly rate of $13.40 plus benefits in accordance with the 2022-23 YESPA Agreement.
          4. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Kyle Hastings as Full-Time 2nd Shift Lead Custodian at the High School, effective July 19, 2022, at an hourly rate of $16.78 plus benefits in accordance with the 2022-23 YESPA Agreement.
          5. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Patricia Huse as a Part-Time Paraprofessional at East York Elementary School, effective August 22, 2022, at an hourly rate of $13.40 plus benefits in accordance with the 2022-23 YESPA Agreement.
          6. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Eric Latsha as Middle School Wrestling Head Coach, effective the Winter of the 2021-22 school year, at Step 3 in accordance with the YSEA Bargaining Agreement. $2,980.00.
          7. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Brian Marshall, Fitness Room Supervisor. The hourly rate is based on the extracurricular supervision rate in accordance with the YSEA Bargaining Agreement not to exceed 37 hours for the 2022-23 school year.
        2. Transfer/Reassignment
          1. Recommend the Board approve the transfer of Marion Corsaro from part-time 5-hour Attendance Administrative Assistant at Indian Rock Elementary School to part-time 5-hour Paraprofessional at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.  There is no change in the hourly rate.
          2. Recommend the Board approve the transfer of Jami Beaulieu from Accounts Payable/Purchasing to Administrative Assistant for Operations/Child Accounting, at an hourly rate of 24.13. The effective date is to be determined.
        3. Resignations/Retirements
          1. Recommend the Board accept the retirement of Robert Fox, Head Custodian at East York Elementary School, effective September 30, 2022. Mr. Fox has served nine (9) years at York Suburban.
          2. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Jennifer Hall, Art Teacher at East York Elementary School and Yorkshire Elementary School, effective date TBD.
          3. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Amy Intrieri, Middle School Musical Co-Director, Middle School Musical Vocal Director, and Middle School Sounds of Tomorrow Director, effective July 12, 2022.
          4. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Jennifer Koller, Learning Support Teacher at the Middle School, effective date TBD.
          5. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Molly McAuliffe, Middle School Musical Co-Director and Middle School Musical Choreography Director, effective July 12, 2022.
          6. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Hannah Siegelman, full-time 12-month Administrative Assistant at the High School, effective July 6, 2022.
        4. Leaves of Absence
          1. Recommend the Board approve the FMLA leave request for Allison Peters, Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective August 19, 2022, through October 5, 2022, to be followed by a leave of absence through the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year.
          2. Recommend the Board approve the FMLA leave request for Stephanie Reinert, Teacher at the Middle School, effective August 19, 2022, through November 13, 2022, to be followed by a  leave of absence through the end of the first semester.
        5. Volunteers
          1. Recommend approval of the following volunteer.
            1. Katelyn Grady
            2. Corey Mohar
        6. Substitutes 
          1. Recommend approval of the following STS substitute teachers.
            1. Lauren Curran
        7. Bus Drivers
          1. Recommend approval of the following Reliance Student Transportation driver.
            1. Brian Gentzyel
        8. Extracurricular
          1. Recommend approval of the reappointments of the 2022-23 fall coaches as presented.
        9. Recommend the Board approve the extension of the ACT 93 Administrative Compensation and Retention Plan through June 30, 2023.
    2. Additional Committee Reports
  8. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
  9. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
    1. The highlights are presented from the meeting held on June 28, 2022.
    2. 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
  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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3 Comments

  1. Alicia Spagnola on July 18, 2022 at 4:46 pm

    I hope that prior board meetings will still be retained on the districts website. They are valuable for district stakeholders to be able to watch. Thank you!



  2. Concerned Parent on July 18, 2022 at 3:48 pm

    **This message has been removed pending additional information from the submitter.**

    As a reminder, all public comments must adhere to the requirements outlined in Board Policy #903.



  3. A Concerned Citizen on July 17, 2022 at 5:46 pm

    **This message has been removed pending additional information from the submitter.**

    As a reminder, all public comments must adhere to the requirements outlined in Board Policy #903.