Minutes 2023-08-28

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
August 28, 2023 – 7 p.m.
East York Elementary School – All-Purpose Room

M I N U T E S
(Approved on September 11, 2023)

Below is an update from the regular monthly meeting held on August 28, 2023. The meeting was conducted in the All Purpose Room of East York 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, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Joel Sears, Steven Sullivan, and Michael Thoman.
  2. Absent: None.
3. An opportunity was provided for public comments.
  1. Two public comments were submitted electronically.
  2. No in-person comments were made.
4. Approval of Minutes
  1. The minutes were approved for the planning committee meeting conducted on August 14, 2023.
Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
1. The Board unanimously approved the following financial reports for July 2023 as part of a consent agenda. Motion, Sears, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
  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
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. Mrs. Schroeder commented on the following:
  1. The opening day festivities for staff.
  2. Thanked the public for their feedback and encouraged the community to remain engaged.
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report.
  1. President Schroeder appointed Mrs. Freireich and Dr. Sullivan to serve as delegates for the PSBA 2023 Delegate Assembly.
  2. The Board of School Directors approved the authorization for the administration
    1. and existing architect of record Crabtree, Rohrbraugh, & Associates Architects, to proceed with Option B (New Construction at East York Elementary), planning and design for a grade 3-5 consolidation;
    2. and existing architect of record Crabtree, Rohrbraugh, & Associates Architects to proceed with Option 2 planning and design for the High School planned program renovations and pool; and,
    3. to work with PFM Financial Advisors LLC, as Financial Advisor, Stock and Leader as Bond Counsel, and the local Solicitor in conjunction with the issuance of the Series of 2023, for the purpose of funding new money needs of the District in the approximate amount of $9,995,000 via a competitive internet auction.Motion, Freireich, Second, Posenau; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 7-2; Motion passed 7-2. Nay votes – Sears, Sanders.
Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda. Motion, Robinson, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
  1. The Administration recommends that the Board re-appoint SEK CPAs & Advisors for the 2022-2023 local Audit.
  2. The Administration recommends the Board appoint Cathy Butler as the primary delegate and Kathy Ciaciulli as the alternate delegate of the YATB delegates.
  3. The Administration recommends the Board award the mechanical contract and enter into an agreement with Frey Lutz Corp in the amount of $ 2,625,000 for the summer 2023 and 2024 capital improvement projects to be funded out of capital fund.
  4. The Administration recommends the Board award the electrical contract and enter into an agreement with Leer Electrical in the amount of $ 677,750 for the approved 2023-2024 capital improvement projects to be funded out of capital fund.
  5. The Administration recommends board approval of the 2023-24 Bus/Van driver list.
  6. The Administration recommends board approval of the Letter of Agreement with The Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 for the 2023-24 school year to provide secular, neutral, non-ideological remedial reading instructional services for academically-eligible students.
  7. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-04-0060.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption effective July 1, 2023 with a face amount of $3,336.46.
2. The Board unanimously approved the Agreement with Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc. that owns and operates High Road School of York to provide behavioral, social, emotional and special education services to students for the 2023-24 school year. The guaranteed fee is $311,400.00 for 10 special education slots. Motion, Posenau, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
3. The Board unanimously approved the 2023-24 Agreement with Acadience Learning Online to provide services to utilize Acadience Learning for the benchmarking of all students and progress monitoring of at-risk students in K-8 Reading and K-5 Math. The annual cost is $14,485.85. Motion, Sears, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
Student Board Representative Report – Sophia Scalet
1. Ms. Scalet provided information on the following:
  1. Freshman Orientation and the start of the new school year.
  2. The York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic
  3. Spanish Honor Society – Celebrating Spanish Heritage Month September 15 – October 15.
  4. YS welcomed a foreign exchange student from Indonesia.
  5. Ms. Scalet announced that she plans to spotlight a club during her board reports. This week, she provided information regarding the FCCLA Club.
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda. Motion, Sullivan, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
  1. The 2023-2024 new or revised courses and supporting academic standards (YSSD Curriculum Blueprint).
    1. Manufacturing Entrepreneurship
    2. AP Precalculus
    3. Trigonometry
    4. Algebra III
    5. Math in Action – Grade 6
    6. Math in Action – Grade 7
    7. Math in Action – Grade 8
    8. STEM and Careers – Grade 6
    9. STEM and Careers – Grade 7
    10. STEM and Careers – Grade 8
    11. Developmental Centers – Grade K
    12. Research & Design – Grade K
    13. Research & Design – Grade 1
    14. Research & Design – Grade 2
Communications Committee Report – Mr. Desai
1. Provided status on the annual report.
2. The next meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2023.
Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda. Motion, Robinson, Second, Posenau; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.
  1. Employment
    1. Recommend the board approve Christina Hildebrand, Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year with an hourly rate of $14.00, as represented by the YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.
    2. Recommend the board approve Ryan Heim, Science Teacher at York Suburban Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year with an annual salary of $73,220. This represents Masters, Step 1, of the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.
    3. Recommend the board approve Joseph Krumbine, Substitute Custodian, at the substitute custodial rate of $14.00 per hour. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.
    4. Recommend the board approve Catherine Bowen, Part-Time Library Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year with an hourly rate of $13.80, as represented by the YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.
    5. Recommend the board approve Joanna Evans, Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year with an hourly rate of $14.00, as represented by the YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.
    6. Recommend the board approve Denise Palomares, Paraprofessional at Indian Rock Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year with an hourly rate of $13.80, as represented by the YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.
    7. Recommend the board approve Courtney Ilgenfritz, Paraprofessional at Indian Rock Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year with an hourly rate of $13.80, as represented by the YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.
    8. Recommend the board approve Tiffani Rudolph, Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year with an hourly rate of $13.80, as represented by the YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.
  2. Resignations/Retirements
    1. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Michelle Lapp, Teacher at East York Elementary School effective August 15, 2023, with an anticipated last day of October 13, 2023.
  3. Extracurricular
    1. Recommend the board approve Marc Berkowitz, Boys Soccer Assistant (#1) Coach at York Suburban High School for the 2023-2024 season, with an annual salary of $3,370, in accordance with the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.
  4. Leave of absence
    1. Recommend the board approve Timothy Weirich for an extended leave of absence from August 25, 2023 through on or around September 8, 2023.
  5. Substitutes
    1. STS
      1. Morgan Farrell
      2. James Dodson
      3. Ellen Graham
      4. Randy Beck
      5. Joseph Treadwell IV
      6. Jody Goldkind
      7. Michelle Oerman
      8. Christina Barshinger
      9. Whitney Barshinger
      10. Elisa Roeser
  6. Bus Drivers
    1. Erika Batty
    2. Jorge Feliciano
    3. Carmen Feliciano
  7. Whitsons
    1. Petra Hoffman
  8. Volunteers
    1. Chase Bartholomew
    2. Alexandra Bologa
    3. Erin Fike
    4. Erica Gingerich
    5. Danielle Cardone
    6. Erin Golembewski
    7. Lawrence Hartman
    8. Bridget Ifkovits
    9. Keith Klinedinst
    10. Lynne Lavery
    11. Tania O’Hearn
    12. Mary Ann Perry
    13. Tim Weikert
    14. Jacob Wingard
Property & Finance Committee b Report – Mr. Sears
1. No report was provided. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2023 at 5:00 pm in the Ronald Provard Education Center.
Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
1. Mr. Robinson provided information on the following:
  1. Senate returns August 30, 2023 to work on the budget. A floor vote is possible, making it the first in 7 years.
  2. The State Board of Education will hold hearings on Academic Standards, including personal finance. A meeting is scheduled in Harrisburg on September 13, and you must register to attend.
  3. The Basic Education Funding Commission may make facilities part of their deliberations.
  4. HB1422 – Meeting on September 8, 2023 at 10:00 am in Jacobus.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. No report was provided.
2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
  1. No report was provided.
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. The 2023-24 school year started smoothly. York Suburban currently has all 15 seats filled.
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. No report was provided.
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. No report was provided.
Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for coming.
A list of Upcoming Events was provided.
The Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules were provided.
A final opportunity was provided for public comments.
1. One public comment was made.
  1. Debbie Young – Provided feedback on school board meetings and district communication.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.

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