Minutes 2024-03-18

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
March 18, 2024 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

M I N U T E S

(Approved April 8, 2024)

  1. General Business – Mr. Robinson, Board Vice President
    1. Mr. Robinson called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
    2. Board Members Roll Call
      1. Present: Pinal Desai, Ellen Freireich, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Rolanda SanMartin, Steven Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.
      2. Absent: Nicole Hesson, Lois Ann Schroeder
    3. An opportunity was provided for public comments.
      1. Eight public comments were submitted electronically.  
      2. The following individuals provided comments pertaining to the construction and renovation projects:
        1. Chris Sanders (East York)
        2. Joel Sears (Wyndham Drive)
        3. Dawn Bentivegna
        4. Katherine Lutz (Spring Garden Township)
        5. Louise Soskin (Schoolhouse Lane)
        6. Bernadette Whittaker (Lisa Lane) 
        7. Mary Beliveau (Maywood Road)
        8. Ronald Rudacille (Old East York)
        9. Josh Carney (Grantley Road)
        10. Danny Barker (Sundale Drive)
    4. Approval of Minutes
      1. The minutes were approved for the planning committee meeting conducted on March 11, 2024.  
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Desai
    1. The Board unanimously approved the following financial reports for February 2024 as part of a consent agenda.
      Motion, Desai, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 7 members present, Motion carried 7-0.

      1. Treasurer’s Report
      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 – Mr. Robinson, Board Vice President
    1. No report was provided.
  4. Student Board Representative Report – Sophia Scalet
    1. Ms. Scalet provided the information on the following:
      1. All things Musical – HS Concert, EY Musical, Jazz Night at EY, HS Musical
      2. Multicultural Festival
      3. World Language and Art Honor Society Inductions
      4. The successful seasons of our winter sports teams
      5. Elementary Science Night hosted by the National Science Honor Society
      6. Club Spotlight: The Greenhouse Club
  5. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
    1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report.
      1. The following focus topics were discussed. 
        1. Mrs. Markey provided an overview of York Suburban’s music program in honor of Music In Our Schools Month. Dr. Krauser moved this section of his report to the start of the Board Meeting. Mrs. Markey introduced the MS Jazz Band, which had performed several songs before the Board Meeting. Additionally, she showcased performances by the YS Singers and the HS Strings.  
        2. Mr. Seth Wentz of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates provided a project planning and design update.
        3. Dr. Krauser addressed a public comment that was submitted electronically regarding the online commenting process. 
      2. The Board unanimously approved the YSSD K-12 Guidance Plan.
        Motion, Desai, Second, SanMartin; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 7 members present, Motion carried 7-0.
      3. Dr. Krauser acknowledged a $1,000 donation from the York County Alliance for Learning to the EMT Program for the 2024-25 school year.
  6. Business Office Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
      Motion, Desai, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 7 members present, yes. Motion carried 7-0. 

      1. The administration recommends that the board approve the educational services contract with LearnWell at the rate of $55.25 per hour of instruction for 10 hours a week.
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-05-0060.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption effective July 1, 2023, with a face amount of $2,676.59.
    2. The Board unanimously accepted Barbacane, Thornton & Company’s proposal to serve as the district’s local auditor for a three-year term beginning with the June 30, 2024 fiscal year.
      Motion, Sullivan, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 7 members present, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
    3. The Board unanimously approved the 2024-25 health insurance premium rates as listed below. These rates reflect a total premium increase of 10.3% for ChoiceBlue. The employee’s contribution for medical insurance will be 10% of the total cost of the medical coverage to the employer.
      All Active Employees

      Single Coverage

      $664.59

      2-Party Coverage

      $1595.02

      Family 

      $1875.22

      Retirees

      Single Coverage

      $702.10

      2-Party Coverage

      $1685.02

      Family 

      $1981.05

      Motion, Freireich, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 7 members present, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

    4. The February 2024 Dining Report was provided for informational purposes.
  7. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
    1. No report was provided.
  8. Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. Mrs. Freireich made one comment announcing the Multicultural Festival scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
  9. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
    1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
      Motion, Robinson, Second, SanMartin; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 7 members present, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

      1. Employment
        1. Recommend the board approve Yadeliz Peguero Rodriguez, full-time Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at York Suburban Middle 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 requirements.
      2. Resignations/Retirements
        1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Courtney Ilgenfritz, full-time Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Indian Rock Elementary School effective March 11, 2024.
      3. Volunteers
        1. Kelsey Palatucci
        2. Rebecca Meekins
      4. Whitsons Food Service
        1. Brenda Youngman- Lead Cook
  10. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
    1. Mr. Desai provided a summary of the Property & Finance Committee meeting held on March 13, 2024.
    2. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
      Motion, Desai, Second, Sanders; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 7 members present, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

      1. The Property and Finance Committee recommends the approval of the renewal contract for Whitsons Culinary Group as the Food Service Management Company for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
      2. The Property and Finance Committee recommends the approval of the 2024-25 food service budget, including all planned allocations of $2,273,396. 
      3. The Property and Finance Committee recommends accepting the point of sales platform from Primero Edge at a total cost not to exceed $6,765.00.
      4. The Property and Finance Committee recommends approving a Food Service Administrative Assistant Position funded by the Food Service Fund.
  11. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. No report was provided.
    2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report 
      1. No report was provided.
  12. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. No report was provided. 
  13. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
    1. Mr. Robinson provided information on the following.
      1. Senate Education Committee Meeting to discuss:
        1. SB 454
        2. HB 663
      2. HB 1543
  14. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Ciaciulli
    1. No report was provided.
  15. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. No report was provided.
  16. Recognition of Visitors
  17. Upcoming Events
  18. Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
  19. Public Comments
    1. The following individuals provided comments regarding the construction and renovation projects:
      1. Chris Sanders
      2. Dawn Bentivenga
      3. Shawn Schlenz (Spring Garden Township)
      4. Michael Park (Springettsbury Township)
      5. Mary Beliveau
      6. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township)
      7. Danny Barker (Sundale Drive)
    2. Elly Thomas (Spring Garden Township) provided comments regarding the number of guidance counselors.
    3. Cortney Hendrickson (Spring Garden Township) commented on the public commenting process.
    4. Katherine Lutz (Spring Garden Township) provided a follow-up comment on the number of guidance counselors per school.
  20.  Board Comments / Recognitions
    1. Mrs. Turner provided a comment pertaining to the commenting process and privacy. 
  21. Adjournment
    1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 pm.

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