Minutes 2022-12-05

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Reorganization/Planning Committee  Meeting
December 5, 2022 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School – Cafeteria

M I N U T E S
(Approved on December 19, 2022)

Below is an update from the Reorganization/Planning Committee meeting held on December 5, 2022. The meeting was conducted in the high school cafeteria. For additional information, please reference the school board website or the full video of the meeting.

1. 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, and Pinal Desai.
      2. Absent: None
   3. An opportunity was provided for public comments.
      1. No public comments were made.
2. Board Reorganization
   1. Temporary President
      1. Steven Sullivan was unanimously elected the Temporary President. (1 – Mrs. Schroeder, 2 – Mr. Robinson)
   2. Report of Nominations Committee – Mr. Robinson
      1. Mr. Robinson reported that the Nominations Committee met at 6:30 p.m. on December 5, 2022, for the purpose of taking nominations for the offices of President and Vice-President. Mrs. Schroeder was nominated for the office of President. Mr. Posenau was nominated for the office of Vice-President. (1 – Mr. Robinson, 2 – Mr. Sears)
   3. Election of President 
      1. Mrs. Schroeder was unanimously elected to the position of President. (9- ayes, 0-nays)
   4. Election of Vice President
      1. Mr. Posenau was unanimously elected to the position of Vice-President. (9- ayes 0-nays)
   5. The Board unanimously approved the 2023 Board meeting schedule at the November 28, 2022 voting meeting. 
   6. The committee and miscellaneous Board representative opportunities were provided. Mrs. Schroeder asked Board members to submit their committee assignment preferences to her by Friday, December 9, 2022.
3. General Business – Mrs. Schroeder
   1. The Board approved the minutes of the regular monthly meeting held on November 28, 2022.
4. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
   1. No report was provided.
5. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
   1. Brett Butler donated $250 to the Technology Student Association Student Activity Club.
6. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
   1. No report was provided.
7. Student Board Representative Report – Kiley Long
   1. Ms. Long provided information on the following items.
      1. Keystone testing is Tuesday/Wednesday.
      2. National English Honor Society Winter Fundraiser
      3. Auditions for the school musical
      4. Boys Basketball – Tip-Off Tournament (Gold Out)
      5. Middle School’s canned food drive
8. Committee Reports
   1. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      1. The Board unanimously approved the following as part of a consent agenda. (1 – Mr. Robinson, 2 – Mr. Sullivan) 
         1. Employment
            1. Recommend the Board approve Kayla Brown, Paraprofessional, at Indian Rock Elementary School,  effective December 5, 2022, with an hourly rate of $13.40. Pending receipt of clearances and new hire paperwork. 
            2. Recommend the Board approve  Ronald Coursey as Athletic Director, effective date to be determined, with an annual salary of $110,000 in accordance with the Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan. Pending receipt of clearances and new hire paperwork. 
         2. Resignations/Retirements
            1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Tyler Laudeman as MS Assistant Football Coach effective November 29, 2022.
            2. Recommend the Board accept the retirement of Sueann Barron, Elementary Teacher at the Yorkshire Elementary School, effective at the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year. Ms. Barron has served 23 years in public education and 23 years at York Suburban SD. 
         3. Leaves of Absence
            1. Recommend the Board approve the FMLA leave request for Jill Amspacher, School Counselor at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective November 30,  2022, through January 10, 2023.
            2. Recommend the Board approve the FMLA leave request for Melissa Martin, Teacher at YS Middle School, effective December 16,  2022, through January 27, 2023.
         4. Extracurriculars
            1. Recommend the Board approve Brandon Rauhauser as High School baseball Head Coach, Tier 1 at $5,300 as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement.
9. Legislative Update
   1. Mr. Robinson reported on the following.
      1. Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus
      2. Senate Bill 4472
      3. Senate Bill 4747
10. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freirich
    1. No report was provided.
    2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report  
       1. No report was provided. 
11. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. No report was provided.
12. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. No report was provided.
13. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. No report was provided.
14. A list of upcoming events was provided.
15. Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
16. The board meeting and committee meeting schedules were provided.
17. An opportunity was provided for public comment.
    1. No public comments were made.
18. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.