Minutes 2023-02-27

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
February 27, 2023 – 7 p.m.
Ronald H. Provard Education Center

M I N U T E S
(Approved on March 13, 2023)

Below is an update from the Planning Committee meeting held on February 27, 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, and James Sanders. Ellen Freireich was present via Zoom.
      2. Absent: Michael Thoman.
   3. An opportunity was provided for public comments.
      1. No comments were submitted electronically.  
      2. No in-person comments were made. 
   4. Approval of Minutes
      1. The minutes were approved for the planning meeting conducted on February 13, 2023.
2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
   1. The following financial reports for January 2023 were unanimously approved by the Board as part of a consent agenda. (1 – Sears, 2 – Posenau)
      1. Treasurer Report
      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
3. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
   1. Mrs. Schroeder addressed school safety and the need to further discuss this topic at a future board meeting.
4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
   1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report /Superintendent’s Report with Audio.
   2. The Board unanimously approved the addition of a High School Girls Wrestling Team.  (1 – Robinson, 2 – Sullivan)
   3. The Board unanimously approved the proposed York County School of Technology 2023-2024 Budget. (1 – Posenau, 2 – Desai)
   4. The Board unanimously approved the proposed Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 2023-2024 General Operating Budget (1 – Robinson, 2 – Desai)
   5. The Board unanimously approved the proposed  2023-2024 York Adams Academy Budget. (1 – Freireich, 2 – Desai)
   6. Dr. Krauser acknowledged the following donations:
      1. $250.00 from Crescent Industries, Inc. to the High School Technology Student Association Student Activity Fund.
      2. $1,000.00 from Archetype Glass, Inc. to YSHS Student Council for Mini-Thon.
5. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
   1. The following items were unanimously approved by the Board as part of a consent agenda. (1-Robinson, 2-Desai)
      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. The contract represents the purchase of 3 seats at a daily rate of $330 and 2 paraprofessionals at a daily rate of $177.00.   
      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 beginning in the 2023-24 school year:
         

         Position	Location	Current Rate	Proposed Rate
         Timer/Scorer – V/JV	Home	$ 35	$ 40
         Timer/Scorer – V/JV	Away	$ 40	$ 45
         Timer/Scorer – JH	Home/Away	$ 30	$ 35
         Volleyball Lines – V/JV	Home	$ 35	$ 40
         Track Staff (non-PIAA) – V	Home	$ 35	$ 40
         Track Staff (non-PIAA) – JH	Home	$ 35	$ 35
         Announcer – V/JV/JH	Home	$ 35	$ 40
         Ticket Sellers/Takers – V/JV/JH	Home	$ 30	$ 35
         Game Management	Home/ Away	$ 55	$ 70

   2. The Board unanimously approved the service contract with Sunbelt to provide a Speech Language Pathologist. The term of this agreement is from January 28, 2023 to May 31, 2023 at an hourly rate of $86.85. (1 – Sears, 2 – Freireich)
   3. The Board unanimously approved the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcels 48-000-13-0047.00-00000 and 46-000-29-0119.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Sears)
   4. Informational
      1. The January 2023 Dining Report was provided for review. 
6. Student Board Representative Report 
   1. Ms. Long provided information on the following items:
      1. Seussical the Musical
      2. Update on the Girl’s Basketball team in the district semi-finals. They are also going to States.
      3. Wrestling
         1. Justin Adams took 6th place in Districts.
         2. Tyler Adams took 1st place in Districts, being the first district champion in YS history.
      4. The Model UN had a successful trip to Georgetown.
      5. Minithon
      6. In-school SATs and PSATs are in March.
      7. Spring sports 
7. 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 – Desai)
         1. Employment
            1. Recommend the Board approve Tierra Bird as a Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School with an hourly rate of $13.40/hr. as per the YSEPA Agreement.
            2. Recommend the Board approve Alexander Weinrich as the district  Maintenance Mechanic, with an hourly rate of $18.51 per hour effective as per the YSEPA Agreement.
         2. Resignations/Retirements
            1. Recommend the Board accept the retirement of Tammy Stehr, Paraprofessional, effective at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year. Ms. Stehr is retiring after serving 22 years in public education of which she has served 21 years with York Suburban School District.
         3. Leaves of Absence
            1. Recommend the board approve the revised request for Family Medical Leave for Melissa Hendrix-Martin beginning on February 22, 2023.
            2. Recommend the board approve the extended leave of absence for Ashlee Adams beginning May 5, 2023, through the end of the 2022-23 school year. 
         4. Extracurricular
            1. Recommend the Board approve Nate Hoover as High School Assistant Lacrosse Coach #1, Tier 2 at $3,304 as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement.
         5. Volunteers
            1. Recommend the Board approve the following volunteers.
               1. Jacquelyn Desai
               2. Emily Dingel
               3. Heather Feelemyer
               4. Alisha Graybill
               5. Nichola Hendler
               6. Candise Henson
               7. Ayana Herbert
               8. Carly Markle
               9. Jennifer Kanode
8. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
   1. Mr. Robinson provided updates about the following topics.
      1. Dr. Sullivan provided a summary of the press conference held at the Capitol which he and Mr. Robinson attended. He reported that more than 90% of school boards are calling for charter reform.
      2. Senate Bill 337
      3. Senate Bill 415
9. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
   1. No report was provided.
   2. LIU Joint Operating Authority is scheduled to meet at the end of March.
10. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. The highlights were presented from the meeting held on January 31, 2023. 
    2. We continue to have students meet graduation requirements quickly. Potential employers have been meeting with students and offering advice on their careers. 
    3. YS seats continue to remain full at all times.
11. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. No report was provided.
12. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. Mrs. Schroeder thanked the Board for approval of the 2023-24 budget.
    2. Mr. Posenau attended the board meeting as an alternate for Mrs. Schroeder. He provided a brief summary of the meeting. 
       1. YCST is full for the Fall Semester; 1735 people were accepted, and 590 students have been placed on a waitlist. 
       2. 99% Graduation rate
       3. Discussed ways to begin expansion to accommodate more students.
    3. The mini board report was presented from the meeting held on February 23, 2023.
    4. JOC February 23, 2023 Presentation was also 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 were provided.
16. An opportunity was provided for public comment.
    1.  No public comments. 
17. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.