Minutes 2022-12-19

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly  Meeting
December 19, 2022 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School – Cafeteria

M I N U T E S
(Approved on January 9, 2023)

Below is an update from the regular monthly meeting held on December 19, 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 – Mrs. Schroeder, Board President
   1. Mrs. Schroeder 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, Steven Sullivan, Joel Sears, Pinal Desai, and Michael Thoman. 
      2. Absent: None
   3. An opportunity was provided for public comments.
      1. No public comments were submitted electronically.
      2. No in-person comments were made. 
   4. Approval of Minutes
      1. The minutes were approved for the reorganization/planning committee meeting conducted on December 5, 2022. 
2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
   1. The following financial reports for November 2022 were unanimously approved by the Board as part of a consent agenda. (1 – Sears, 2 – Robinson)
      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. Student Activities Fund Revenue Report
      7. Student Activities Fund Expenditure Report
      8. Food Service Sales Report 
      9. Dining Report
3. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
   1. Committee assignments and schedules will be posted on the website in a few days. 
4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
   1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report.
   2. Dr. Fuhrman provided a presentation on the curriculum review cycle and priorities moving into the second semester.    
5. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
   1. The Board unanimously approved the Education Service contract with Diakon Youth Services for the 2022-2023 school year to provide educational services at a daily rate of $161.50 per student. (1-Sears, 2-Desai) 
   2. The Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Dual Enrollment agreement to provide the opportunity to qualify high school juniors and seniors to enroll in credit-bearing courses that contribute to their completion of secondary education graduation requirements and initiate their studies in post-secondary education, effective December 1, 2022, for a two year period and will automatically renew for up to two consecutive two year periods unless terminated or amended. (1-Robinson, 2-Freireich)
   3. The Board unanimously approved the Amendment Contract for Independent Services with ABA Support Services, LLC to increase from 10 to 15 hours a week. (1-Robinson, 2-Desai)
   4. The Board unanimously approved the ACV ENVIRO quotation to provide services to remove chemicals at the Middle School, Facilities building, Indian Rock Elementary, and Valley View Elementary. The total cost will not exceed $11,116.88. (1-Freireich, 2-Robinson)
   5. The Board unanimously approved the service proposal with Johnson Controls to provide preventive maintenance services for Metasys building automation system effective January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. The total cost is $17,421.00. (1-Robinson, 2-Freireich)
   6. The Board unanimously approved the contract with the PA Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) at $100 an hour plus travel reimbursement for Interim HR Management Services.  The service will include auditing the organization’s human resources strategies, policies, practices, and functions and providing specific training and development. (1-Robinson, 2-Freireich)
6. Student Board Representative Report – Chiara Soares
   1. Ms. Soares provided information about the following items.
      1. National English Honor Society Winter Fundraiser
      2. Poetry Out Loud Winner was Jonah Gibson. He is moving on to regionals. 
      3. Middle School Holiday Concert
      4. Valley View Gym Floors
      5. Winter Break
7. Committee Reports
   1. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Desai)
         1. Employment
            1. Recommend the Board approve Myra Lopez, 1st Shift Custodian, at York Suburban High School, effective December 19, 2022, with an hourly rate of $15.53. 
            2. Recommend the Board approve William Taitt III, Part-time Custodian, at East York Elementary School,  effective December 19, 2022, with an hourly rate of $15.53.  
            3. Recommend the Board approve Penny Fox, Payroll/Benefits Specialist, effective December 19, 2022, at $66,000 and benefits according to the Supervisors and Confidential Employees Compensation plan. 
            4. Recommend the Board approve Alex Weinrich, Lighting & Sound Coordinator/Stage Technician, effective December 19, 2022, at an hourly rate of $14.00 per hour. 
            5. Recommend the Board approve Brandon Nase, Music Teacher, at York Suburban Middle School, effective upon release, at $ 73,335 which represents Master, step 3 of the York Suburban Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.
            6. Recommend the Board approve Sarah Luster as a long-term substitute at Indian Rock Elementary School, pending clearances and new hire paperwork, at a prorated salary of $60,835 which represents Bachelors Step 1 according to the York Suburban Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.  
         2. Resignations/Retirements
            1. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Leah Pritchett, Assistant Business Manager, effective January 2, 2023.
            2. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Susan Conway, Administrative Assistant to Curriculum & Instruction, and the Assistant Superintendent, effective January 1, 2023.
            3. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Rebecca Mitzel, Learning Support Teacher at YS Middle School, effective TBD. 
            4. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Beth Papdiamantis, Paraprofessional, effective December 16, 2022.
            5. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Bethany Maisonneuve, Learning Support Teacher at YS High School, effective February 10, 2023.
         3. Transfers
            1. Recommend the board approve the transfer of Diane Costanzo from full time 2nd shift custodian at the high school to full time 2nd shift custodian at East York effective January 3, 2023. There is no change in wages. 
            2. Recommend the board approve the transfer of Keith Barnes from full time 2nd shift custodian at Indian Rock Elementary School / Yorkshire Elementary School split to full time 2nd shift custodian at Yorkshire Elementary School effective January 3, 2023.
         4. Volunteers
            1. Recommend the board approves the following volunteers: 
               1. Jana Finch 
               2. Amy Golob
               3. Rabyia Ahmed
               4. Paul Serra
         5. Substitutes 
            1. Recommend the board approve the following STS Substitutes: 
               1. Lisa Marie Smith 
               2. Carleigh Anne Moss 
               3. Kimberly Elizabeth Stambaugh 
               4. Torey Lenker
         6. The Administration recommends Board approval of a $5,000.00 stipend to Lonna Trump, Accountant, for serving as the Assistant Business Manager effective December 12, 2022, until the position is filled.
8. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
   1. Mr. Robinson provided updates about the following items.
      1. The Senate and House of Representatives will reconvene on January 3, 2023.
      2. Zoom meetings on Tuesday, December 20 with Joe D’Orsie and Wendy Fink.  
9. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
   1. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
   2. A reorganization meeting took place. Mrs. Freireich remains the President. 
10. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. The highlights were presented from the meeting held on December 13, 2022.
    2. Mrs. Freireich also provided information on the Winter Graduation Ceremony. There were 30 kids eligible for graduation, and 22 of them walked in the winter graduation ceremony. Mrs. Freireich presented the diplomas. 
11. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. No report was provided.
12. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. No report was provided. 
13. Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
14. A list of upcoming events was provided.
15. The board meeting and committee meeting schedules will be updated soon. 
16. An opportunity was provided for public comment.
    1.  No comments were made. 
17. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.