Minutes 2024-07-22

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

M I N U T E S

(Approved August 12, 2024)

  1. General Business – Mrs. Schroeder, Board President
    1. Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
    2. Board Members Roll Call
      1. Present: Ellen Freireich, Nicole Hesson, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Rolanda SanMartin, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner. Pinal Desai attended the meeting via Zoom.
      2. Absent: None.
    3. An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
      1. Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Township); Mike Darrah (Spring Garden Township); Michael Park (Springettsbury Township); and Dana Rodriguez (Springettsbury Township) provided comments on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
    4. Approval of Minutes
      1. The minutes of the combined planning committee meeting and the regular monthly meeting conducted on June 24, 2024, were approved.
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Desai
    1. The Board unanimously approved the following financial reports for June 2024 as part of a consent agenda.  Motion, Desai, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion carried 9-0.
      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
    1. No report was provided.
  4. Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
    1. Ms. Escano Henriquez reported on the following:
      1. Preparations for the 24-25 school year
      2. Summer Enrichment Camps
  5. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
    1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report, which included an update on the State Budget.
    2. Mr. Seth Wentz of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates provided an update on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects. 
  6. Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
    1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
      Motion, Freireich, Second, Hesson; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, yes. Motion carried 9-0. 

      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.
  7. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
    1. The following 2023-2024 new or revised courses and supporting academic standards were presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the planning committee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2024.
      1. Name Change only: 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
  8. Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. No report was provided.
  9. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
    1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
      Motion, Robinson, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.

      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
  10. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
    1. No report was provided. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024. 
  11. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. The highlights were presented from the LIU Board Meeting held on June 25, 2024.
    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. HB2185
      2. SB913
      3. Passing of the state budget
  14. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig
    1. No report was provided.
  15. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The mini-board report was presented from the York County School of Technology’s Joint Operating Committee meeting held on June 27, 2024. 
  16. Recognition of Visitors
  17. Upcoming Events
  18. Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
  19. Public Comments
    1. Diane Cowman (Springettsbury Township) commented on the PAYS reports and academic performance.
    2. Cindy Diehl (Spring Garden Township) commented on taxes.
    3. Beth Walp (Spring Garden Township) commented on the FFP (Future Focused Planning) building projects. 
    4. The following electronic comments were received:
      1. Dawn Bentivegna (Springettsbury Township) provided a comment regarding the High School.
      2. David Freimuth (Spring Garden Township) commented on the High School Integrated Math curriculum.
      3. Dana Iorizzo (Spring Garden Township) commented on the High School Integrated Math curriculum.
      4. Kathy Pindzola (Spring Garden Township) commented on the High School Integrated Math curriculum.
      5. Rebecca Schmehl (Spring Garden Township) commented on the construction of the new Intermediate School.
  20.  Board Comments / Recognitions
    1. No comments or recognitions were shared.  
  21. Adjournment
    1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 pm.
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