Agenda 2024-07-22

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Combined Planning Committee Meeting and Regular Monthly Meeting
July 22, 2024 – 7 p.m.
Location: York Suburban High School Cafeteria

A G E N D A

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. Opportunity for Public Comment on Agenda Items.
    1. This Public Comment period is an opportunity to be heard by the Board on Agenda Items only. Comments are to be directed to the entire Board, not one individual Board member, Administration, staff member, or the audience. Comments will be timed and limited to three minutes or less. Please note, Board and staff members will not normally respond to comments or questions during the meeting. When you hear your name called, please come forward. You do not need to state your name or address before sharing your remarks.
  5. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes
    1. Approval of the minutes from the combined planning committee meeting and regular monthly meeting conducted on June 24, 2024. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Desai
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 June 2024 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
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. Focus Topic
  1. Intermediate School and High School Project Planning and Design Update – Mr. Seth Wentz of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates
Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
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 Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #48-000-18-0225.A0-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption effective July 2, 2024, with a 2024 face amount of $3,963.69.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement with New Story Schools to provide Autistic and emotional support services to students at a daily rate outlined in Addendum “A” of the attachment beginning August 15, 2024 through August 15, 2025.
  3. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Educational Services Agreement with Pyramid Healthcare, INC., d/b/a Soaring Heights School to provide special education services for the 2024-25 school year. The rate of tuition is $300 per day for students who require emotional support and $345 per day for students who require Autism Support Services.
  4. The Administration recommends the Board approve the renewal of the agreement with TruGreen to provide lawn and field herbicide maintenance for the 2024-25 school year at a total cost of $9,500.00.
  5. The Administration recommends the Board approve the renewal of the agreement with JC Ehrlich for the 2024-25 school year in the amount of $7,812.00. There is no increase in the contract from last year.
  6. The Administration recommends the Board approve the renewal of the contract with Faithful Transportation for the 2024-25 school year to provide transportation services as needed when our current contractor or the IU are unable to fulfill our transportation needs.
  7. The Administration recommends the Board approve the renewal of the contract with Assist Services, LLC for the 2024-25 school year to provide transportation services as needed when our current contractor or the IU are unable to fulfill our transportation needs.
  8. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Letter of Agreement with The Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 for the 2024-25 school year to provide secular, neutral, non-ideological remedial reading instructional services for academically eligible students.
  9. WellSpan EMS LLC
    1. The Administration recommends the Board terminate the Agreement for Professional Services that was Board approved on April 29, 2024.
    2. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Agreement for Professional Services with WellSpan EMS, LLC to provide curriculum and technical support for the district’s Emergency Medical Technician and Fire Services: Pathways to First Responder & Healthcare Certifications course for the 2024-2025 school year. The total cost will remain $800 per student and be funded through Grants and the Curriculum and Instruction budget.
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
1. 2023-2024 new or revised courses and supporting academic standards
  1. Name Change only:
    1. Research & Design grades K, 1, and 2 to Applied Engineering & Technology grades K, 1, and 2
  2. Applied Engineering & Technology – Grade 3
  3. Applied Engineering & Technology – Grade 4
  4. Applied Engineering & Technology – Grade 5
  5. Science – Grade 3
  6. Science – Grade 4
  7. Science – Grade 5
  8. Science – Grade 6
  9. Science – Grade 7
  10. Science – Grade 8
  11. Biology I: Overviews and Unit Plans
  12. Integrated Math 1
  13. Integrated Math 1 – Grade 8
  14. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Fire Services: Pathways to First Responder & Health Care Certifications
Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
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 Megan Sheely, Administrative Assistant for Food Services, at York Suburban School District, effective July 10, 2024, with an annual salary of $51,000, in accordance with the YS Compensation Plan for Supervisors and Confidential Employees. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork. (hired 6/25/2024)
    2. Recommend the Board approve Benjamin Harry, Girls Basketball Assistant Coach, at York Suburban Middle School, for the 2024-2025 season with an annual salary of $2,757 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork. (hired 6/27/2024)
    3. Recommend the Board approve Kendra Hilty, Girls Basketball Head Coach, at York Suburban Middle School, for the 2024-2025 season with an annual salary of $3,437 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork. (hired 7/1/2024)
    4. Recommend the Board approve Laura Bawell, Family and Consumer Science Teacher at York Suburban Middle School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an annual salary of $77,170. This represents Masters, step 3 of the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork. (hired 7/8/2024)
    5. Recommend the Board approve Carissa Diehl, Special Education Teacher, at York Suburban High School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an annual salary of $101,670. This represents Masters+60/Doc, step 14 of the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork. (hired 7/10/2024)
    6. Recommend the Board approve Morgan Hess, Paraprofessional, at York Suburban High School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an hourly rate of $15.10 per hour. This represents step 3 of the YSESPA Paraprofessional wage schedule. (hired 7/10/2024)
    7. Recommend the Board approve Todd McClimans, Cross Country Head Coach, at York Suburban Middle School, for the 2024-2025 season with an annual salary of $4,124 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork. (hired 7/11/2024)
    8. Recommend the Board approve Abigail Stefanow, Special Education Teacher, at Yorkshire Elementary, for the 2024-2025 school year with an annual salary of $78,545. This represents Masters+15, step 1 of the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork. (hired 7/16/2024)
    9. Recommend the Board approve Alison Langione, Science Teacher, at York Suburban High School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an annual salary of $76,170. This represents Masters, step 2 of the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork. (hired 7/17/2024)
    10. Recommend the Board approve William Jenkins, Musical Director, at York Suburban High School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an annual salary of $4,391 (paid out in two installments) in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork. (hired 7/18/24)
  2. Staff Transfers
    1. Recommend the Board approve the following staff transfers for 2024-2025:
      1. Emily Barton – From Classroom Teacher (Valley View Elementary) to Classroom Teacher (Yorkshire Elementary)
      2. Cathy Molin – From Classroom Teacher (Indian Rock Elementary) to Classroom Teacher (Valley View Elementary)
  3. Resignations
    1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Anne House, Paraprofessional at York Suburban Middle School, effective July 12, 2024.
    2. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Rhonda Ackerman, Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School, effective July 11, 2024.
  4. Extracurricular
    1. Recommend the Board approve the appointment of James McFadden as the Boys Basketball Head Coach, at York Suburban Middle School, for the 2024-2025 season with an annual salary of $3,437 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. James is a current employee and does not require onboarding.
    2. Recommend the Board approve the 2024-2025 HQTL appointments.
    3. Recommend the Board approve the 2024-2025 Extracurricular appointments.
  5. Reliance Transportation
    1. Vincent Orlanda
    2. Paula Metz
    3. Tauyna Orlando
  6. Volunteers
    1. Kalisha Colbert
    2. Courtney Hollway
Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. The highlights are presented from the LIU Board Meeting held on June 25, 2024.
2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. The mini-board report is presented from the York County School of Technology’s Joint Operating Committee meeting held on June 27, 2024.
Recognition of Visitors
Upcoming Events
Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
Public Comments
1. This Public Comment period is an opportunity to be heard by the Board on Agenda Items or other items which may reasonably come before the Board. Comments are to be directed to the entire Board, not one individual Board member, Administration, staff member, or the audience. Comments will be timed and limited to three minutes or less. Please note, Board and staff members will not normally respond to comments or questions during the meeting. When you hear your name called, please come forward. You do not need to state your name or address before sharing your remarks.
Board Comments / Recognitions
Adjournment

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