Minutes 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 – Multi-Purpose Room

M I N U T E S
(Approved on July 24, 2023)

Below is an update from the combined regular monthly meeting and planning committee meeting held on June 26, 2023. The meeting was conducted in the Multi-Purpose Room of Indian Rock Elementary School. For additional information, please reference the school board website or the full video of the meeting.

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: Pinal Desai, Ellen Freireich, John Posenau, Richard Robinson, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Steven Sullivan.
  2. Absent: James Sanders, Michael Thoman.
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 regular monthly meeting conducted on May 30, 2023.
Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
1. The following financial reports for May 2023 were unanimously approved by the Board as part of a consent agenda. (1 – Sears, 2 – Desai)
  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. Student Activity Check Summary
  9. Food Service Report – May 2023
  10. ESSER Summary Report as of April 30, 2023
  11. ESSER Summary Report as of May 31, 2023
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in Executive Session at 6:00 pm on June 26, 2023, for the purpose of discussing school safety as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act. No official action was taken.
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report and shared the following information:
  1. Dr. Krauser extended congratulations to the Class of 2023 and an appreciation of thanks to YS students, staff, families, and community for their support and commitment to the District.
  2. The student board representatives for the 2022-23 school year, Kiley Long and Chiara Soares, were honored with plaques in recognition of their exceptional service in their roles. Additionally, it was announced that Sophia Scalet has been appointed as the new student board representative for the 2023-24 school year.
  3. Mrs. Ciacuilli welcomed Jamie Doyle and Melissa Hughes from PFM Financial Advisors, LLC, who were invited to discuss a financial plan pertaining to priorities 1, 2, and select components of priority 3 that have been presented to the Board. PFM developed a financial plan to fund the following initiatives: grades 3-5 new construction, the High School Planned Programs – Option 2 which includes the pool, and projects associated with years 2-5 form Priority 3. For detailed information regarding the presentation, please refer to this document.
  4. 23-24 Kindergarten Enrollment. Parents/guardians are encouraged to register their incoming kindergarten students as soon as possible. Register online by visiting https://www.yssd.org/families/registration/.
  5. The Board unanimously approved the updated Health and Safety Plan with an effective date of June 27, 2023. (1 – Freireich, 2 – Robinson)
  6. The Board approved 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. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Sullivan; Item passed 6-1; Nay vote: Sears)
  7. The Board unanimously approved the Class of 2023. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Freireich)
  8. The following policy revisions were presented for a first read.
    1. Policy 251– Students Experiencing Homelessness, in Foster Care, and/or Experiencing Educational Instability
    2. Retire Policy 255 – Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care
    3. Policy 830 – Breach of Computerized Personal Information
    4. Policy 830.1 (New) – Data Governance – Storage/Security
Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. The Board unanimously approved to renew the Drug and Alcohol Student Assistant Program (SAP) service agreement with TrueNorth Wellness Services for the 2023-24 school year. (1 – Sears, 2 – Desai)
2. The Board unanimously approved 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. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Desai)
3. The Board unanimously approved the Agreement with Cognitive Health Solutions to conduct an Independent Educational Evaluation for Student A. The total cost will be $4,300.00. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Desai)
4. The Board unanimously approved 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. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Sullivan)
5. The Board unanimously approved the proposed service agreement with Johnson Controls for the 2023-24 school year at a total cost of $29,462.00. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Posenau)
6. The Board unanimously approved 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. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Freireich)
7. The Board unanimously approved 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. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Desai)
8. The Board unanimously approved 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 Sunbelt to York Suburban School District. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Desai)
9. The Board unanimously approved the Services Agreement with New Story School 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. (1 – Freireich, 2 – Sullivan)
10. The Board unanimously approved 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. (1 – Desai, 2 – Freireich)
11. The Board unanimously approved 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. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Freireich)
12. The Board unanimously approved 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. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Freireich)
13. The Board unanimously approved the following Real Property Tax Exemptions. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Desai)
  1. 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] 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.
  2. 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.
Student Board Representative Report
1. Student Board Representatives Kiley Long and Chiara Soares expressed their gratitude to the board for this opportunity. They acknowledged that serving as student board representatives has been a great experience that has provided them with valuable insights and growth opportunities.

Committee Reports

Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson

The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda. (1 – Robinson, 2 – Desai)

Employment

Recommend the board approve the following recommendations for Tenure:
1. Karla Coffman, YSHS/Valley View Elementary School Nurse
2. John Gaeta, YSHS Social Science Teacher
3. 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

Resignations/Retirements
1. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Jennifer Harr, English Teacher at YS Middle School, effective June 5th, 2023.
2. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Todd Monos, Assistant High School Principal, effective June 20th, 2023.
3. 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:
1. Heidi Cebula
2. Casey Reider
3. Amber Berkhamer
Recommend the Board approve the following substitutes:
1. Sharon Diaczun -Admin Assistant Substitute
2. Tammy Stehr- Paraprofessional Sub for East York & Middle School
Recommend the Board approve the following Volunteers:
1. Timothy Horn
2. Danielle Markey
3. 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.

Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda. (1 – Desai, 2 – Sears)
  1. The administration recommends the Board approve a contract with IU12 for professional staff professional development services in the area of science.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
2. Dr. Sullivan provided a summary of the meeting held on June 19, 2023. The next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2023.

Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
1. Mr. Robinson provided information on the following:
  1. Representative Joseph Ciresi will be introducing a bill to implement charter reform.
  2. Senate Bill 795
  3. On June 5, 2023, House Bill 1032 was announced in favor of procuring federal funds for solar projects in public schools.
  4. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Desai, Mr. Sears, and Mr. Sullivan attended the hearing of the Basic Education Funding Commission. Each of them shared their insights and perspectives regarding the meeting.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. Mrs. Freireich stated that we will continue to be represented by Dallastown.
2. LIU Joint Operating Authority
  1. The next meeting will be in the Fall.
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. A total of 101 students successfully graduated this year from YAA, with 10 of those students being from York Suburban.
2. The December graduation is being moved to January.
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. No report was provided.
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. Mrs. Schroeder provided information on the following:
  1. Mrs. Shroeder shared that it is a busy time in the business office. She expressed confidence in the progress made towards hiring and filling vacant positions.
  2. Summer Career Camp
Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
A list of upcoming events was provided.
The board meeting and committee meeting schedules were provided.
An opportunity was provided for public comment.
1. Thomas Koontz (777 Willowbrook Way) shared his thoughts on the high school plan option #2, specifically emphasizing the importance of keeping the pool.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

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