Agenda 2023-06-26
York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Combined Regular Monthly Meeting & Planning Committee Meeting
June 26, 2023 – 7 p.m.
Indian Rock Elementary School
A G E N D A
- General Business
- Call to Order – Mrs. Schroeder, Board President
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- Roll Call
- A reminder to please silence your cell phone during the meeting.
- Public Comments
- 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.
- Discussion and Action on Board Minutes
- Approval of the minutes of the regular monthly meeting conducted on May 30, 2023. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
- Call to Order – Mrs. Schroeder, Board President
- Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
- 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]
- Approval of the May 2023 Financial Reports. [File for audit]
- Treasurer’s Reports
- General Fund Revenue Report
- General Fund Expenditure Report
- Summary Reports
- Check Summary Reports
- Student Activities Fund Revenue Report
- Student Activities Fund Expenditure Report
- Student Activity Check Summary
- Food Service Report – May 2023
- ESSER Summary Report as of April 30, 2023
- ESSER Summary Report as of May 31, 2023
- Approval of the May 2023 Financial Reports. [File for audit]
- 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]
- Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
- The Board met in Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. on June 26, 2023, for the purposes of discussing school safety as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act. No official action was taken.
- Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
- Recognition of Student Board Representatives
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the updated Health and Safety Plan with an effective date of June 27, 2023. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration seeks Board approval to develop an MOU between Spring Garden Township Police Department and York Suburban School District for the implementation of one (1) School Resource Officer (SRO) for utilization at the York Suburban High School with surrounding support to the campus at 1800 Hollywood Drive. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the Class of 2023. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote].
- The following policy revisions are being presented for a first read. They will be presented for a second read on July 24, 2023, with the intent that there will be a vote to adopt the revisions during the meeting on August 14, 2023.
- Policy 251– Students Experiencing Homelessness, in Foster Care, and/or Experiencing Educational Instability
- Retire Policy 255 – Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care
- Policy 830 – Breach of Computerized Personal Information
- Policy 830.1 (New) – Data Governance – Storage/Security
- Policy 251– Students Experiencing Homelessness, in Foster Care, and/or Experiencing Educational Instability
- Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
- The following items are being presented for action.
- The Administration recommends the Board renew the Drug and Alcohol Student Assistant Program (SAP) service agreement with TrueNorth Wellness Services for the 2023-24 school year. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the service contract with Sunbelt Blazer Works to provide a Speech Language Pathologist. The term of this agreement is from August 23, 2023 through May 29, 2024 at an hourly rate of $88.15. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the Agreement with Cognitive Health Solutions to conduct an Independent Educational Evaluation for Student A. The total cost will be $4,300.00. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the Assignment with BlueCloud Staffing to provide a School Nurse at an hourly rate of $65.00 for an estimated three (3) hours a day for the 2022-23 ESY. The contract begins July 5, 2023 and ends July 27, 2023. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the proposed service agreement with Johnson Controls for the 2023-24 school year at a total cost of $29,462.00. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the Contract for Independent Services with ABA Support Services, LLC to Board Certified Behavior Analyst services in-person or virtual for $113.30 per hour, up to 15 hours per week for the 2023-24 school year. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the agreement with Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc to provide education services for the 2023-24 school year at High Roads School of Southern York for a total guaranteed fee of $265,860.00. The contract represents the purchase of 3 seats at a daily rate of $365 and 2 paraprofessionals at a daily rate of $191. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the Contingency Permanent Agreement with Sunbelt Staffing, LLC to pay a one time fee of $22,500.00 for the transfer of MiKayla Illick, a Speech Language Pathologist from Subbelt to York Suburban School District. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the Services Agreement with New Story Schools to provide certain educational services and related services for certain identified pupils for the 2023-24 school year. The rates are presented on page 5 of the attached agreement. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the Agreement with Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 to borrow designated lending library equipment on an as needed basis during the 2023-24 school year. There is no cost. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the agreement with Ruppert Detective Agency LLP, for the 2023-2024 school year, for uniformed/unarmed officers at an hourly rate of $25.00 per hour with a four (4) hour minimum per day. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the Board approve the Educational Services Agreement with Pyramid Healthcare, INC., d/b/a Soaring Heights School to provide special education services for the 2023-24 school year. The rate of tuition is $250 per day for students who require emotional support and $340 per day for students who require Autism Support Services. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-14-0183.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption effective July 1, 2023. This property has been exempt since October 2018 with a face amount of $2,620.44. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #48-000-18-0244.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption effective July 1, 2023. This property has been exempt since October 2018 with a face amount of $2,165.13. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The following items are being presented for action.
- Student Board Representative Report – Kiley Long or Chiara Soares
- Committee Reports
- Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
- 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]
- Employment
- Recommend the board approve the following recommendations for Tenure:
- Karla Coffman, YSHS/Valley View Elementary School Nurse
- John Gaeta, YSHS Social Science Teacher
- Angela Pessognelli – YSHS Spanish and Multilingual Learners Teacher
- Recommend the board approve Robia Thomas as the HS Football Assistant (#3), at $1,020 (split position) as per the YSEA Bargaining Agreement, pending successful completion of new hire paperwork.
- Recommend the board approve the following Extracurricular appointments for the 23-24 school year:
HS Green Club
Katie Green
$619.50 (split position)
HS Green Club
Erika Hallman
$619.50 (split position)
HS Hope Squad
Sarah Rodenburgh
$556.00 (split position)
HS Link Crew #1
Amy Kendrick
$451.40 (split position)
HS Link Crew #1
Scott Wagner
$451.40 (split position)
HS Link Crew #1
Dave Flannelly
$451.40 (split position)
HS Link Crew #2
Erika Hallman
$451.40 (split position)
HS Link Crew #2
Christina Herb
$451.40 (split position)
HS Link Crew #2
Dave Flannelly
$451.40 (split position)
HS Marching Band Director
Korbin Shearer
$5,691.60 (split position)
HS Marching Band Assistant#2
Hannah Stayer
$2,173.50 (split position)
HS Marching Band Assistant #3
John Gaeta
$2,257.00
HS Marching Band Assistant #4
Lydia Stancavage
$834.00 (split position)
HS Project Harmony
Adison Godfrey
$619.50 (split position)
HS Trojan Theater Assistant #1
Amy Kendrick
$2,257.00
HS Trojan Theater Director
Shannon Metzler
$4,347.00
MS Envirothon
Jake Putsch
$703.00
MS Student Council
Jordyn Beck
$2,257.00
MS Student Council Assistant #1
Shelley Drahusz
$1,239.00
Total
$13,060.00
- Recommend the board approve the following Extracurricular reappointments for the 23-24 school year:
FCCLA Advisor
Sonya Brown
$834 (split position)
FCCLA Advisor
Jill Feltenberger
$834 (split position)
HS & MS Band
Matt Husler (HS)
$1692.75 (split position)
HS & MS Band
Brandon Nase (MS)
$564.25 (split position)
HS & MS Chorus
Hannah Stayer
$2,257.00
HS & MS Orchestra
Ashley Thrush
$3,346.00
HS 10th Grade Advisor
John Gaeta
$703.00
HS 11th Grade Advisor
Timothy Lantz
$1,239.00
HS 12th Grade Advisor
Kevin Wilson
$1,239.00
HS 9th Grade Advisor
Erika Hallman
$703.00
HS English Honor Society
Marcella Oathout
$703.00
HS French Honor Society
Joelle Stark
$703.00
HS German Honor Society
Carole Shearer
$703.00
HS GSA
Paula Ann Katze
$1239.00
HS Hope Squad
Miranda Jenkins
$556.00 (split position)
HS Hope Squad
Karla Coffman
$556.00 (split position)
HS Jazz Band
Matt Husler
$2,460.00
HS Link Crew #1
Erika Hallman
$451.40 (split position)
HS Link Crew #1
Christina Herb
$451.40 (split position)
HS Link Crew #2
Amy Kendrick
$451.40 (split position)
HS Link Crew #2
Scott Wagner
$451.40 (split position)
HS lnt’I Thespian Society
Shannon Metzler
$703.00
HS Marching Band Director
Ashley Markey
$632.40 (split position)
HS Marching Band Assistant #1
Hannah Stayer
$2,173.50 (split position)
HS Marching Band Assistant #2
Sydney Hungerford
$1,504.00 (split position)
HS Marching Band Assistant #2
Karla Coffman
$1,504.00 (split position)
HS Marching Band Assistant #4
Lydia Stancavage
$834.00 (split position)
HS Model UN
John Gaeta
$1,239.00
HS Musical Director
Aly Cunningham
$4,347.00
HS National Art Honor Society
Karen Fornadel
$1,668.00
HS National Honor Society
Marcella Oathout
$1,668.00
HS Novel-Tea
Kelly Paraskevakos
$234.33 (split position)
HS Novel-Tea
Amy Kendrick
$234.33 (split position)
HS Novel-Tea
Heather Kinneman
$234.33 (split position)
HS Pep Band
Korbin Shearer
$834.00 (split position)
HS Pep Band
Ashley Markey
$834.00 (split position)
HS Project Harmony
Marcella Oathout
$619.50 (split position)
HS Puzzle Partners
Neil Gutekunst
$2,257.00
HS Quiz Bowl
Sarah Lawrence
$1,668.00
HS Science Honor Society
Stephanie Hunt
$703.00
HS Science Olympiad
Leslie Gentzyel
$1,239.00
HS Spanish Honor Society
Heather Kinneman
$703.00
HS Student Council
Steve Whiteley
$3,008.00
HS Student Council Assistant #1
Casey Reider
$1,668.00
HS Tri-M Honor Society
Ashley Thrush
$703.00
HS TSA Advisor
Korbin Shearer
$1,668.00
HS Yearbook
Karen Fornadel
$2,257.00
HS YS Singers
Hannah Stayer
$2,417.00
MS Hope Squad
Scott Payne
$1,668.00
MS Jazz Band
Matthew Husler
$2,257.00
MS Science Fair Coordinator
James McFadden
$2,257.00
MS TV Program
Scott Payne
$1,859.00
MS TV Technical
Michael Jackson
$2,336.00
MS Yearbook
Molly McAuliffe
$1,668.00
Total:
$55,256
- Recommend the board approve the following Fall Sports appointments for the 23-24 school year:
HS Assistant #3 Football
Dishon Hopkins
$1,020 (split position)
MS Assistant #1 Football
Jordan Lagana
$2,703.00
Total:
$3,723
- Recommend the board approve the following Fall Sports reappointments for the 23-24 school year:
HS Assistant #1 Field Hockey
Jessica Bobb
$4,355.00
HS Assistant #1 Soccer Boys
Michael Kinard
$4,355.00
HS Assistant #1 Volleyball Girls
Amanda Shouck
$4,355.00
HS Assistant #2 Football
Scott Luckenbaugh
$5,363.00
HS Assistant #2 Soccer Boys
Michael Passariello
$1,325.00
HS Assistant #2 Soccer Boys
Steven Schmidt
$1,325.00
HS Assistant #2 Soccer Girls
Jordan Cobb
$2,703.00
HS Head Cheerleading – Fall
Leslee Yoder
$4,355.00
HS Head Cross Country Boys
Ronald Herman
$5,406.00
HS Head Cross Country Girls
John Enders
$5,406.00
HS Head Field Hockey
Denise Kreider
$6,053.00
HS Head Football
Joshua Fry
$6,634.00
HS Head Soccer Boys
John Fornadel
$6,990.00
HS Head Soccer Girls
Thomas Shugars
$6,990.00
HS Head Tennis Girls
Dale Heird
$4,355.00
HS Head Volleyball Girls
Sonia Guyer
$6,053.00
MS Assistant #2 Football
Matthew Kauffman
$1,490 (split position)
MS Head Cheerleading – Fall
Denise Stayman
$2,763.00
MS Head Cross Country
Andrew Shorb
$4,044.00
MS Head Field Hockey
Michael Jackson
$3,506.00
Total:
$86,336.00
- Recommend the board approve the following recommendations for Tenure:
- Resignations/Retirements
- Recommend the board accept the resignation of Jennifer Harr, English Teacher at YS Middle School, effective June 5th, 2023.
- Recommend the board accept the resignation of Todd Monos, Assistant High School Principal, effective June 20th, 2023.
- Recommend the board accept the resignation of Rebecca Gembe, Paraprofessional at YS High School, effective June 20th, 2023.
- Recommend the board approve the following staff for extended school year instruction for Summer 2023 at the high school:
- Heidi Cebula
- Casey Reider
- Amber Berkhamer
- Recommend the Board approve the following substitutes:
- Sharon Diaczun -Admin Assistant Substitute
- Tammy Stehr- Paraprofessional Sub for East York & Middle School
- Recommend the Board approve the following Volunteers:
- Timothy Horn
- Danielle Markey
- George Rahn
- Minutes were approved for the March 6, 2023 meeting at the June 12 Personnel Committee meeting.
- Recommend the Board approve the salaries for Act 93, Supervisors and Confidential Employees for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Recommend the board approve the addition of two full-time paraprofessional positions effective in the 2023-24 school year. These positions replace two positions currently contracted through the Lincoln Intermediate Unit.
- Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between York Suburban School District and York Suburban Education Association as presented.
- Employment
- 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]
- Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
- Consent Agenda: You have before you the Academic Standards and Curriculum 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]
- The administration recommends the Board approve a contract with IU12 for professional staff professional development services in the area of science.
- The administration recommends the Board approve a contract with IU13 for professional staff professional development and curriculum writing facilitation services in the area of math.
- The administration recommends the Board approve a contract with The Pennsylvania State University for professional staff professional development services in the area of inquiry-based instruction.
- Consent Agenda: You have before you the Academic Standards and Curriculum 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]
- Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
- Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
- Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
- LIU Joint Operating Authority Report – Mrs. Freireich
- York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
- York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
- York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
- Recognition of Visitors
- Upcoming Events
- Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
- Public Comments
- 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.
- Adjournment
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