Agenda 2023-10-23

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
October 23, 2023 – 7 p.m.
Location: Ronald Provard Education Center 

A G E N D A

1. General Business
   1. Call to Order – Mrs. Schroeder, Board President
      1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
      2. Roll Call
      3. A reminder to please silence your cell phones during the meeting.
      4. Public Comments
         1. 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.
      5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes
         1. Approval of the minutes of the planning committee meeting conducted on October 9, 2023. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Sears
   1. 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]
      1. Approval of the September 2023 Financial Reports. [File for audit] 
         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 
3. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
   1. The following policies are being presented for a first read. They will be presented for a second read on November 13, 2023, with the intent that there will be a vote to adopt the revision(s) during the meeting on November 28, 2023.
      1. Policy 246 Student Wellness
      2. Policy 137 Home Education Programs
      3. Policy 137.1 Extracurricular Activity and Interscholastic Athletic Participation by Home Education Students
      4. Policy 137.2 (New) Participation in Co-Curricular Activities and Academic Courses by Home Education Students
      5. Policy 137.3 (New) Participation in Career and Technical Education Programs by Home Education Students.
   2. The following policy is being presented for a second read, with the intent that there will be a vote to adopt the policy during the meeting on November 13, 2023.
      1. Policy 707 Use of School Facilities/Grounds
   3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the following policy revisions. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      1. Policy 113.3 (with revisions) Screening and Evaluations for Students With Disabilities; Policy 113.3 (clean copy)
      2. Policy 236.1 (with revisions) Threat Assessment; Policy 236.1 (clean copy)
   4. Donations:
      1. The HS TSA Activity Club received a donation of $1,000 from the Edgar P. Kable Foundation/The Engineering Society of York to host the York County Punkin’ Chunkin’ competition. 
      2. A donation in the amount of $4,125.00 was received from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities for the HS trip to the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. in the Spring of 2024.
5. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
   1. Consent Agenda: You have before you the Business Office Report. Would any Board member like any of these items considered separately or are there any questions on any of these items? If not, I ask that a motion be made to approve the below-mentioned items. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Referral Agreement with WellSpan Philhaven Based Mental Health Services effective January 1, 2024, through January 1, 2026.
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Facility Dog Probationary Placement Agreement with UDS Service Dogs to provide Iris, a facility dog at East York Elementary School beginning November 3, 2023, at a total cost of $5,000 plus expenses for supplies/veterinary care. To be funded by a YSEF grant and East York PTO. 
      3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with St. Joseph’s School to provide school nurse services to students beginning August 27, 2023.
      4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement with Assist Services, LLC to provide student transportation until July 31, 2024. The cost is $28 one way for the first child in the vehicle, $2.50/mile after 5 miles, and a flat rate of $10 for each additional child. 
   2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Affiliation Agreement with Messiah University for hosting pre-service teacher candidates during field experiences and student teaching at no cost for one year commencing on the Execution Date. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]  
   3. The Administration recommends Board approval of senior students to attend a Broadway production of Wicked on May 3, 2024, at a total cost of $12,650.00, funded through family/student payments. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
   4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Charter Confirmation from Bailey Coach for 2 coach buses to provide transportation to students attending the Broadway production of Wicked on May 3, 2024, at a total cost of $6,764.00. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
6. Student Board Representative Report – Sophia Scalet
7. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
8. Communications Committee Report – Mr. Desai
9. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
   1. 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]
      1. Employment 
         1. Recommend the board accept Scott Cobb as the appointed Technology Assistant at the Education Center, effective October 30, 2023, at the base hourly rate of $26.70. 
         2. Recommend the board accept Andrea Unger, Musical Director at York Suburban School District for the 23-24 school year with an annual salary of $3,008 in accordance with the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire requirements. 
      2. Resignations/Retirements
         1. Resignations
            1. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Amy Moffitt, part-time Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary, effective October 20, 2023.
            2. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Miranda Snyder, full-time Paraprofessional at York Suburban High School, effective October 27, 2023. 
            3. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Rami Norris, Substitute Aide at York Suburban School District, effective October 24, 2023. 
         2. Retirements
            1. Recommend the board accept the retirement of Melissa Martin, Family and Consumer Science Teacher at York Suburban Middle School, effective March 15, 2024. Melissa has served 32 years in Public Education with 26 years dedicated to York Suburban School District. 
      3. Extracurricular
         1. Recommend the board approve the reappointment of Scott Payne and Torance Harvey as Assistant Athletic Directors for the 2023-2024 school year, at $3,750, per the YSEA negotiated agreement. 
      4. Substitutes
         1. STS Guest Teacher
            1. Candace Canady-Williams
      5. Bus Drivers 
         1. Renee Fuller
10. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Sears
11. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report 
12. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
13. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
14. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
15. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
16. Recognition of Visitors
17. Upcoming Events
18. Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
19. Public Comments
    1. 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.
20.  Board Comments / Recognitions
21. Adjournment

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