Minutes 2023-09-11

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
September 11, 2023 – 7 p.m.
Ronald Provard Education Center

M I N U T E S

(Approved on September 26, 2023)

Below is an update from the planning committee meeting held on September 11, 2023. The meeting was conducted in the Board Room of the Ronald Provard Education Center. 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. Following the pledge, Mrs. Schroeder called for a moment of silence in remembrance of the events that occurred on September 11, 2001.
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. 12 public comments were submitted electronically.
  2. 10 in-person comments were made:
    1. Jessica Carter (1851 Eastern Blvd.) provided comments pertaining to Policy 707 and youth sports.
    2. Justin Koller (429 Edgehill Rd.) provided comments pertaining to Policy 707 and youth sports.
    3. Charlene Dawkins (14 N. Keesey St.) provided comments pertaining to Policy 707 and youth sports.
    4. George Campbell (523 S. Ogontz St.) provided comments pertaining to youth sports.
    5. Steve Rice (33 N. Rockburn St.) provided comments pertaining to Policy 707 and youth sports.
    6. Lori Rudy (1211 Brookway Dr.) provided comments pertaining to Policy 707 and youth sports.
    7. Christen Hinderer (2990 Forrest Lane) provided comments pertaining to Policy 707 and youth sports.
    8. Kayla Trich (Schoolhouse Lane) provided comments pertaining to youth sports, in particular youth baseball and field usage. Encouraged the addition of a baseball field in future construction plans.
    9. Trista Geeting (40 Hillery Ct.) provided comments pertaining to youth sports and what they mean to the community.
    10. Mead Vega (934 Stone Haven Way) provided comments regarding York Little League as a feeder program to York Suburban.
4. Approval of Minutes
  1. The minutes were approved for the regular monthly meeting conducted on August 28, 2023.
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. Prior to public comments, Mrs. Schroeder made a statement regarding Policy 707 – Use of School Facilities/Grounds. It was pulled from this meeting agenda for further corrections and edits. It will be presented at the Property and Finance Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023.
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. Dr. Krauser introduced Mr. Ron Coursey, YS Athletic Director, to discuss the transition to the new online ticketing system. Mr. Coursey provided detailed information supporting the decision, highlighting its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Despite added fees, YS maintains one of the lowest ticket prices compared to local area schools. Mr. Coursey is currently collaborating with GoFan to create a season pass option.
2. Dr. Krauser invited the leadership teams of the All-Sports Booster Club and the Music Booster Club to highlight the important work they are doing. These groups collaborate with each other to staff the concession stand and organize the Herb Schmidt Relays. Volunteers are always needed and welcomed.
  1. Christen Hinderer and Laura Klinedinst provided a presentation on behalf of the All-Sports Booster Club.
  2. Stephanie Sullivan spoke on behalf of the Music Boosters. You can read her remarks here.
3. The following policy revisions were presented for a first read. They will be presented for a second read on October 9, 2023.
  1. Policy 113.3 Screening and Evaluations for Students With Disabilities
  2. Policy 236.1 Threat Assessment
Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
1. The following items were presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for September 26, 2023.
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the extension of the service agreement with ASUS Computer International to compensate the York Suburban School District for performing warranty-related services. The term of this agreement is October 14, 2023 through October 14, 2024.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement for Academic Tutoring Services with Southwood Psychiatric Hospital for the 2023-24 school year at a rate of $90 per day.
  3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Letter of Agreement with Pennsylvania Counseling Services, INC. to provide behavioral health services including family and children services, initial screening and referral of clients, outpatient and aftercare services through September 26, 2025.
  4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement with rSchoolToday to provide website services at a yearly fee of $1300.00.
  5. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement with Huddle Tickets, LLC dba GoFan to provide Digital Tickets and (manage reservations, certificates, admissions, and/or confirmations) that allow Patrons’ attendance at, access to, or participate in, Events as well as purchases of Non-ticketed Items provided by Customer, through the GoFan Solution, a cloud-based technology platform and managed service for the 2023-24 school year.
Student Board Representative Report – Sophia Scalet
1. Ms. Scalet reported on the following:
  1. Girls Soccer Team raised over $500 for Lymphoma at their charity game on September 9.
  2. 13 students successfully made it into the York Junior Symphony Orchestra and 5 students made it into the York County Senior Honors Choir.
  3. Casting for the Spring play is completed.
  4. Homecoming Events
  5. Club Spotlight: TSA (Technology Student Association) run by Mr. Shearer.
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
1. The following item is being presented for action.
  1. The York Suburban High School Targeted School Improvement Plan (plan summary) for the 2023-2024 School Year. (Motion, Sullivan, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.)
Communications Committee Report – Mr. Desai
1. Mr. Desai reported the following:
  1. We are currently developing a renovations and construction website to convey information and updates to the public during the planning and design phases.
  2. The 2022-23 Annual Report will be available Tuesday, September 12, 2023 via email, the website, and social media.
  3. 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, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, all present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.)
  1. Employment
    1. Recommend the board approve Kathryn King, Substitute Aide at East York Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year at the Paraprofessional hourly rate of $10.00 or Substitute Office Aide at an hourly rate of $13.00.
    2. Recommend the board approve Sean Wolfe, Substitute Aide at Valley View Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year at the Paraprofessional hourly rate of $10.00 or Substitute Office Aide at an hourly rate of $13.00.
    3. Recommend the board approve Joseph Blackwood, Grade 5 Elementary Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective the 2023-2024 school year pending release from his current position at $75,220 per year. This represents Masters, step 3, of the YSEA negotiated agreement.
  2. Resignations/Retirements
    1. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Brent Duffy, Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School, effective August 29, 2023.
    2. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Alison Lane, Middle School Assistant #1 Girls Basketball Coach, effective August 23, 2023.
    3. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Nick Hendler, High School Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach (#1), effective August 28, 2023.
  3. Extracurricular
    1. Recommend the board approve the following coaching reassignments for the Boys High School Soccer team for the 2023-2024:
      1. Steven Schmidt, HS Assistant #1 at $3,370.00 per the YSEA bargaining agreement.
      2. Marc Berkowitz, HS Assistant #2 (split position) at $1,325.00 per the YSEA bargaining agreement.
    2. Recommend the board approve Claire Shorb, High School Assistant #2 Volleyball Coach, tier 5, at $1,500 for the 2023-2024 season per the YSEA bargaining agreement.
  4. Leave of absence
    1. Recommend the board approve an extended leave of absence for Timothy Weirich, Custodian at Yorkshire Elementary School, from September 5, 2023 through September 22, 2023.
  5. YS Substitutes
    1. Guest Teacher Program
      1. Amy Moffitt
  6. STS Substitutes
    1. Guest Teacher
      1. Robin Andres
      2. Daisy Perry
      3. Kenton Meckley
      4. John Kennevan
      5. Nathan Tully
    2. Substitutes
      1. Sotiri Drivas
      2. Chae Kline-Korb
      3. Heidi Quinlivan
      4. Megan Daugherty
      5. Kayla Pavlosky
  7. Bus Drivers
    1. Dennis Bosley
    2. Amanda Duran
    3. Bradley Deleanmus
    4. Alvin Fake
    5. Gabriella Black
    6. Kaitlyn Pope
  8. Volunteers
    1. Kristen Bardolf
    2. April Budhathoki
    3. Aaron Cope
    4. Danielle Gittinger
    5. Courtney Grimes
    6. Rebecca Laird
    7. Amanda Rivera
    8. Mitchell Schlegel
    9. Bruno Soenen
    10. Marla Waltman
    11. Jeffrey Wirick
  9. Additional items
    1. Recommend the Board approve the addition of a part-time personal care assistant/paraprofessional position effective in the 2023-24 school year. This position will be at York Suburban Middle School.
2. The approved minutes were presented from the meeting held on June 12, 2023.
Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Sears
1. No report was provided. Next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2023 at 5:00 pm at the Ronald Provard Education Center.
Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
1. Mr. Robinson provided information on the following:
  1. Senate Bill 907
  2. School Voucher Program
  3. Students with disabilities can now attend school until 22 years of age.
  4. Senate Bill 839
  5. On September 8, a meeting with Senator Phillips-Hill was attended by Mr. Sears, Dr. Sullivan, and Mr. Robinson, during which they expressed their perspectives on HB1422. Feedback and comments from this meeting were provided.
  6. PSBA Advocacy Day will now be Advocacy Week – the first week of October.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. The highlights were presented from the meeting held on September 5, 2023.
2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
  1. No report was provided.
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. Mrs. Freireich reported that YAA has a full house.
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. No public comments were made.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm.

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