Agenda 2024-01-08

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
January 8, 2024 – 7 p.m.
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 regular monthly meeting conducted on December 18, 2023. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
  2. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The Board met in Executive Session at 6:30 pm on January 8, 2024 as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act. No official action was taken.
  3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
    1. Board Recognition
    2. The following items are being presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for January 22, 2024.
      1. Health and Safety Plan
      2. 2024-2025 School Calendar
    3. The following policy is being presented for a first read. It will be presented for a second read on February 12, 2024, with the intent to vote to adopt this new policy at the meeting on February 26, 2024.
      1. New Policy 209.3 – Diabetes Management
    4. Donations
      1. The Arthur J. & Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation donated $9,000.00 to support the development of a Public Safety & Emergency Services curriculum for High School students, offering valuable career pathways into the field of First Responders.
      2. Elderlee, Inc. donated $1,500.00 to the High School TSA.
      3. Lori R. & Paul L. Rudy III donated $3,000.00 to the High School Student Council for “No Shave November,” a fundraising event for Four Diamonds.  
    5. Overnight Field Trip Requests
      1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the overnight field trip request from the Model UN Club to attend a premier Model UN Conference in New York City from March 8-11, 2024. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the overnight field trip request from YS TSA to attend the PA TSA State Conference in Seven Springs, PA from April 17-20, 2024. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      3. The administration recommends Board approval of the overnight field trip request from FCCLA to attend the PA FCCLA State Conference at the Wyndham Resort, Lancaster from March 18-20, 2024. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
  4. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. The following business office items are being presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for January 22, 2024.
      1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Booking Contract with Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center to provide a challenge course program for 60 York Suburban Link Crew participants on Friday, August 9, 2024, at a total cost of $2,760, to be funded by the High School Budget Allocation for Link Crew. 
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Contract For The Transportation of School Pupils with Faithful Transportation, LLC for the 2023/24 school year to provide special transportation at a daily rate of $209.00 and a daily rate of $220 for wheelchair-accessible vans. If the daily mileage reaches 90 or more, the cost will be $1.90 for each additional mile. Aides for vehicles will be provided at the rate of $19.35 per hour. The cost per vehicle each day the school is closed for a “virtual day” for any reason will be $115.
      3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Agreement with Scenario Learning, LLC to provide a digital tool to support the supervision and evaluation of all staff. The term begins July 1, 2024, and ends July 1, 2027, for a total annual cost of $8,430. 
      4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2023-24 IDEA-B Pass-Through Funds Agreement with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12. These funds must be used to supplement the provision of special education and related services for eligible school-aged students. The total 2023-24 allocation is $592,219.86. This is an increase of $8637.53 over 2022-23.
      5. The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2023-24 IDEA-Section 619 Pass-Through Funds Agreement with Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12. These funds must support kindergarten-eligible children receiving special education services through the LEA or remaining an extra year in Early Intervention (Act 30). The total 2023-24 allocation is $5214.00.
      6. The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2023-24 IDEA Non-Competitive Method (Sole Source) Agreement as a procurement method for services provided by the Lincoln Intermediate Unit funded by IDEA allocation.
      7. The Administration, in accordance with board policy, recommends the Board approve the 2024 IRS mileage reimbursement rate at 67 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2024.
      8. The Administration recommends Board approval of the five (5) year agreement with  Lincoln Intermediate Unit beginning July 1, 2024, to participate in the Lincoln Learning Network 5.0 Regional Wide Area Network (LLN RWAN). The total cost is $26,532.00.
      9. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 2024-2025 General Operating Budget.
      10. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York County School of Technology 2024-2025 Budget.
  5. Student Board Representative Report – Sophia Scalet
  6. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
    1. Approval of Minutes
      1. Approval of the minutes from the Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee meeting conducted on October 16, 2023. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
      2. Approval of the minutes from the Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee meeting conducted on December 11, 2023. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
    2. Dual Enrollment
    3. Intermediate Realignment and the Educational Program
  7. Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
  8. 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 approve Hannah Schell, Paraprofessional, at Valley View Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year, at $13.80/hr as represented in the YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all new hire paperwork.
      2. Resignations/Retirements 
        1. Recommend board approval of the retirement of Linda Knopp, Head Custodian at York Suburban Middle School, effective April 4, 2024. Linda has dedicated 38 years of service to York Suburban School District.
      3. Termination
        1. Recommend the board approve the termination of employment for Alafia Watkins, Custodian at Valley View Elementary School, effective December 22, 2023.
      4. Substitute
        1. STS
          1. Dhaval Vyas
      5. Whitsons Food Service
        1. Sally Walker- Substitute Food Service Worker
      6. Volunteers
        1. Carly Eisel
        2. Kenneth Goisovich
        3. Nicole LaFrance
        4. Erin Morris
        5. Crystal Olivencia
  9. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
  10. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. The highlights are presented from the meeting held on January 2, 2024.
    2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report 
  11. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
  12. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
  13. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
  14. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
  15. Recognition of Visitors
  16. Upcoming Events
  17. Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
  18. 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.
  19.  Board Comments / Recognitions
  20.  Adjournment

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