Minutes 2023-02-13

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Meeting
Febraury 13, 2023 – 7 p.m.
Ronald H. Provard Education Center

M I N U T E S
(Pending approval on February 27, 2023)

Below is an update from the Planning Committee meeting held on February 13, 2023. The meeting was conducted in the Ronald H. Provard Education Center. 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: Lois Ann Schroeder, John Posenau, Joel Sears. Richard Robinson, Steven Sullivan, Pinal Desai, Michael Thoman, and James Sanders. Ellen Freireich was present via Zoom.
      2. Absent: None.
    3. An opportunity was provided for public comments.
      1. One public comment was submitted electronically.  
      2. No in-person comments were made. 
    4. Approval of Minutes
      1. The minutes were approved for the regular monthly meeting conducted on January 23, 2023.
  2. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The Board met in Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. on February 13, 2023, for the purpose of discussing personnel as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act. No official action was taken.
  3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
    1. Administrative Reports
      1. Dr. Lorfink provided an update on the Comprehensive Plan.  
    2. The Board unanimously approved the 2023-2024 School Calendar/Calendario escolar 2023-24. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Sullivan)
    3. The following items were presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for February 27, 2023.
      1. The administration recommends Board approval of the addition of a High School Girls Wrestling Team. 
      2. The administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York County School of Technology 2023-2024 Budget.
      3. The administration recommends Board approval of the proposed Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 2023-2024 General Operating Budget
      4. The administration recommends Board approval of the proposed  2023-2024 York Adams Academy Budget. 
    4. The following proposed policy revisions were presented for a first read. They will be presented for a second read on March 13, 2023, with the intent that there will be a vote to adopt the revisions during the meeting on March 27, 2023. 
      1. Policy 005 – Organization 
      2. Policy 011 – Principles for Governance and Leadership
      3. Policy 200 – Enrollment of Students
      4. Policy 202 – Eligibility of Nonresident Students
      5. Policy 204 – Attendance
      6. Policy 217 – Graduation Requirements
      7. Policy 221 – Dress and Grooming
      8. Policy 233 – Suspension and Expulsion
      9. Policy 251 – Students Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care, and Other Educational Instability
      10. Policy 810 – Transportation 
    5. Dr. Krauser acknowledged the following donations:
      1. $2,500 from the John and Maria Polli Family Fund of York County Community Foundation. 
      2. $500.00 from the York LLM Committee for the High School Technology Student Association Student Activity Fund.
      3. $100.00 from Mi-Kee-Tro Metal Mfg., Inc. to the High School Technology Student Association Student Activity Fund.
  4. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. Teena Curnow of Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC gave the Audit Presentation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. 
    2. The following items are being presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for February 27, 2023.
      1. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Dual Enrollment Agreement with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology to provide college educational opportunities to eligible high school students beginning February 1, 2023, for a duration of five years.
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel # 48-000-34-008200-PC021 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption.
      3. The Administration recommends the Board deny the request to waive the tax penalty fee on parcel #48-000-34-0078.00-C0017  in the amount of $825.00.  
      4. The Administration recommends the Board approve the agreement with Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc to provide educational services for the 2022-2023 school year at High Roads School of Southern York for a total guaranteed fee of $246,240.00. 
      5. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Agreement Addendum with Substitute Teacher Service to provide a 32% markup discretionary substitute per diem rate of  Pay: $135.00 and Bill:$178.20 from February 6, 2023 through June 30, 2024. 
      6. The Administration recommends the Board approve the agreement with AMN Healthcare to provide a Speech/Language Pathologist at a rate of $85.00 per hour from February 7, 2023 through May 31, 2023. 
      7. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Athletic Event Rates as presented:Athletic Event Rates
  5. Student Board Representative Report 
    1. Ms. Soares provided information on the following items:
      1. Seussical the Musical – March 3 and 4
      2. New this year! Breakfast with the Characters – Feb 25
      3. Mini Thon – April 14-15
      4. Bringing back the Multicultural Festival
      5. Model UN Conference
      6. TSA Regional Conference
      7. The National English Honor Society is hosting a  book drive.
  6. Committee Reports
    1. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      1. Consent Agenda: The following Personnel items were presented to the Board for consideration. Motions were made to approve the consent agenda. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Sears)
        1. Employment
          1. Recommend the Board approve Lawrence Tedesco, Mathematics Teacher, at York Suburban Middle School, effective upon release, at $74,335 which represents Master, step 4 of the York Suburban Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.
        2. Resignations/Retirements
          1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Anne Busse, special education teacher at York Suburban High School, effective within sixty days of February 3, 2023.
          2. Recommend the Board accept the retirement of Linda Shiflett, Technology Assistant, effective May 5, 2023. Ms. Shiflett has served 25 years in public education of which 25 years have been with York Suburban School District. 
          3. Recommend the board approve the resignation from Ryan Bologa as Assistant Football Coach effective January 23, 2023. 
          4. Recommend the board approve the resignation from Alex Bologa as Assistant Cheerleading Coach for fall and winter effective at the end of the 2022-23 winter sports season.
          5. Recommend the Board accept the retirement of Kathy Leland, Paraprofessional, effective at the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year.  Ms. Leland is retiring after serving 5 years in public education of which she has served 4 years with York Suburban School District.
        3. Leaves of Absence
          1. Recommend the board approve the Family Medical Leave of absence for Alafia Watkins effective January 24, 2023 through  April 18, 2023.
          2. Recommend the Board approve the FMLA request from Melissa Hendrix-Martin beginning March 1, 2023 through the conclusion of the 22-23 school year. 
          3. Recommend the board approve additional Family Medical Leave of absence for Beth Peritz effective February 28 through March 3, 2023.
        4. Extracurricular 
          1. Recommend the Board approve Tyler Wiley as High School Boys Volleyball, Assistant Coach #2, Tier 5 at $ 1500 as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement. This approval is pending receipt of clearances and new hire paperwork. 
          2. Recommend the Board approve William Shellenberger as High School Boys Volleyball, Assistant #1, Tier 2 at $ 3304 as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement. This approval is pending receipt of clearances and new hire paperwork. 
          3. Recommend the Board approve Brian Gentzyel as High School Baseball, Assistant #2, Tier 3 at $ 1325 (split position) as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement. 
          4. Recommend the Board approve Julia Bentz as High School Track and Field, Assistant #1, Tier 2 at $ 3304 as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement. 
          5. Recommend the Board approve Brady Altland as High School Track and Field, Assistant #2, Tier 3 at $ 2650 as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement.  This approval is pending receipt of clearances and new hire paperwork. 
          6. Recommend the Board approve Benjamin Hassinger as High School Assistant Swimming #3, Tier 3 at $ 2,000 as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement. This approval is pending receipt of clearances and new hire paperwork.
          7. Recommend the Board approve Chris Cappella as High School Baseball Assistant Coach # 2, Tier 3 at $1,325 as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement. This approval is pending receipt of clearances and new hire paperwork.  
          8. Recommend the Board approve Stacy Needle as High School Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach # 1, Tier 2 at $3,304 as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement. This approval is pending receipt of clearances and new hire paperwork.
          9. Recommend the Board approve the Spring Coaches reappointments as presented:
            Name Assignment FTE  Salary 
            Michilak, Ed HS Baseball Assistant #1 1.00 3,701.00
            Neumann, Nate HS Softball Assistant #1 1.00 4,355.00
            Bond, Mike HS Softball Assistant #2 1.00 2,650.00
            Dalton, Larry HS Softball Head 1.00 6,053.00
            Heird, Dale HS Tennis Boys Head 1.00 4,355.00
            Good, Oliver HS Volleyball Boys Head 1.00 6,053.00
            Otuyelu, Soji MS Soccer Boys Head 1.00 3,506.00
            Shugar, Tom MS Soccer Girls Head 1.00 3,506.00
            Evans, Annie MS Track Assistant # 1.00 3,506.00
            Arnold, Eric MS Track Assistant #2 1.00 2,000.00
            Jackson, Michael MS Track Head 1.00 5,139.00
            Neiderer, Gina MS Volleyball Assistant #1 1.00 2,843.00
            Guyer, Sonia MS Volleyball Girls Head 1.00 3,506.00
                Total 51,173.00
          10. Recommend the Board approve the Extra Curricular Advisors as presented:
            Name Assignment  FTE   Salary 
            Fry, Rachel Elem Envirothon #1 0.50 592.00
            Woodrome, Heidi Elem Envirothon #1 0.50  487.00
            Slagel, Amy Elem Envirothon #2 0.50 696.00
            Brown, Sonya FCCLA Advisor 0.50  825.50
            Feltenberger, Jill FCCLA Advisor 0.50 825.50
            Husler, Matthew HS & MS Band 0.75 2,235.00
            Stayer, Hannah HS & MS Chorus 1.00 2,235.00
            Thrush, Ashley HS & MS Orchestra 1.00  3,346.00
            Gaeta, John HS 10th Grade Advisor 1.00 696.00
            Lantz, Timothy HS 11th Grade Advisor 1.00 1,227.00
            Willson, Kevin HS 12th Grade Advisor 1.00 1,227.00
            Hallman, Erika HS 9th Grade Advisor 1.00 696.00
            Oathout, Marcella HS English Honor Society 1.00 696.00
            Stark, Joelle HS French Honor Society 1.00 696.00
            Shearer, Carole HS German Honor Society 1.00 696.00
            Geiple, Jacqueline HS Green Club 1.00 1,227.00
            Katze, Paula Ann HS GSA 1.00 1,227.00
            Coffman, Karla HS Hope Squad 0.33 550.33
            Jenkins, Miranda HS Hope Squad 0.33 550.33
            Shearer, Korbin HS Hope Squad 0.33 550.33
            Mitchell, Shannon HS Int’l Thespian Society 1.00 696.00
            Husler, Matthew HS Jazz Band 1.00 2,460.00
            Hallman, Erika HS Link Crew #1 0.33   744.99
            Herb, Cristina HS Link Crew #1 0.33 744.99
            Howe, Kris HS Link Crew #1 0.33 744.99
            Flannelly, David HS Link Crew #2 0.33 744.99
            Kendrick, Amy HS Link Crew #2 0.17 372.51
            Wagner, Scott HS Link Crew #2 0.33 744.99
            Gaeta, John HS Model UN 1.00  1,227.00
            Fornadel, Karen HS National Art Honor Society 1.00 1,651.00
            Kendrick, Amy HS Novel-Tea 0.25  174.00
            Kinneman, Heather HS Novel-Tea 0.50  348.00
            Paraskevakos, Kelly HS Novel-Tea 0.25 174.00
            Markey, Ashley HS Pep Band 0.50 825.50
            Shearer, Korbin HS Pep Band 0.50 825.50
            Oathout, Marcella HS Project Harmony 1.00 1,227.00
            Gutekunst, Neil HS Puzzle Partners 1.00 2,235.00
            Lawrence, Sarah HS Quiz Bowl 1.00 1,651.00
            Hunt, Stephanie HS Science Honor Society 1.00 696.00
            Gentzyel, Leslie HS Science Olympiad 1.00 1,227.00
            Kinneman, Heather HS Spanish Honor Society 1.00 696.00
            Whiteley, Stephen HS Student Council 1.00 2,978.00
            Reider, Casey HS Student Council Assistant #1 1.00 1,651.00
            Thrush, Ashley HS Tri-M Honor Society 1.00 696.00
            Kendrick, Amy HS Trojan Theater Assistant #1 0.50  1,117.50
            Ulsh, Christina HS Trojan Theater Assistant #1 0.50 1,117.50
            Mitchell, Shannon HS Trojan Theater Director 1.00  4,304.00
            Shearer, Korbin HS TSA Advisor 1.00  1,651.00
            Fornadel, Karen HS Yearbook 1.00  2,235.00
            Stayer, Hannah HS YS Singers 1.00  2,417.00
            Houck, Stacy MS Envirothon 1.00  780.00
            Payne, Scott MS Hope Squad 0.50 825.50
            Rodenburgh, Sarah MS Hope Squad 0.50  825.50
            Husler, Matthew MS Jazz Band 1.00 2,235.00
            McFadden, James MS Science Fair Coordinator 1.00  2,235.00
            Harr, Jennifer MS Student Council 1.00 2,363.00
            Beck, Jordyn MS Student Council Assistant #1 1.00  1,227.00
            Payne, Scott MS TV Program 1.00 1,859.00
            Jackson, Michael MS TV Technical 1.00  2,336.00
            McAuliffe, Molly MS Yearbook 1.00 1,651.00
                Total 75,995.45
        5. YSSD Guest Teachers 
          1. Recommend the Board approve the following paraprofessionals to serve as guest teachers: 
            1. Michelle Guering
            2. Hilary Chevaux
            3. Marguerita Mann
            4. Miranda Snyder 
            5. Kristen Trevino     
        6. Volunteers 
          1. Recommend the Board approve the following volunteers as presented: 
            1. Jeremy Lynch
            2. Brittney Hartsock
            3. Michelle Flyte 
            4. Brent Duffy
            5. April Einsig
            6. Adam Petersen
            7. Mindy Christian 
        7. Substitutes: 
          1. Recommend the Board approve the following STS Substitutes: 
            1. Matthew Pleger
            2. Stephen Petersen
            3. Donna Reeves
            4. Meghan Leininger
            5. Kortney Rentschler
  7. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
    1. Mr. Robinson provided updates about the following topics.
      1. Advocacy Day – April 18
      2. PSBA suggests we take student representatives.
      3. Democrats are in control of the house for the first time in 12 years.
      4. Funding lawsuit (2014) – Judge ruled the state has not fulfilled its constitutional obligation to fund education properly. 
      5. Representative Joe Webster is proposing a bill to pay board members and require more financial education. Funding would come from individual districts.
  8. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. The highlights were presented from the meeting held on February 7, 2023.
    2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich
      1. No report was provided.
  9. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. Mrs. Freireich commented on supporting the YAA Budget when voted on during the next board meeting. 
  10. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. No report was provided.
  11. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. No report was provided.
  12. Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
  13. A list of upcoming events was provided.
  14. The board meeting and committee meeting schedules were provided.
  15. An opportunity was provided for public comment.
    1.  No public comments. 
  16. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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