Minutes 2024-09-09

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
September 9, 2024 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

M I N U T E S

(Approved September 23, 2024)

General Business
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, Nicole Hesson, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Rolanda SanMartin, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.
  2. Absent: Lois Ann Schroeder
3. An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
  1. Danny Barker (Springettsbury Township) commented on the Superintendent’s Report and policy revisions.
  2. Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Township) commented on the Legislative Report.
  3. Michael Darrah (Spring Garden Township) commented on the Professional Services Agreement with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates.
  4. Chris Sanders (Springettsbury Township) commented on Personnel.
4. Approval of Minutes
  1. The minutes from the regular monthly meeting conducted on August 26, 2024, were approved.
Board President’s Report
1. In Mrs. Schroeder’s absence, Mr. Robinson reported that the Board met in a conferencing session at 6:00 p.m. on September 9, 2024 for the purpose of Board professional development.
Student Board Representative Report
1. Ms. Escano Henriquez reported on the following:
  1. Homecoming activities
  2. Indian Rock’s Fall Fest, Color Run, and Chicken BBQ
  3. YCAL Programs
  4. Athletics
  5. YSEF Fundraiser
  6. Twelve students successfully auditioned for the York Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Superintendent’s Report
1. Dr. Krauser presented Dr. Sullivan with a certificate from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), recognizing him for his five years of service as a school board member.
2. Laura Klinedinst and Janelle Makowski provided information on the efforts and activities of the All Sports Booster Club and the YS Music Boosters Association.
3. The following policy revisions were presented for a first read:
  1. Policy 622 – GASB Statement 34
  2. Policy 803 – School Calendar
  3. Policy 805 – Emergency Preparedness and Response
  4. Policy 806 – Child/Student Abuse
  5. Policy 816 – Social Media
Business Office Report
1. The following items were presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for September 23, 2024.
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval for the affiliation agreement between York Suburban School District and York College of Pennsylvania.
  2. The Administration recommends the Board accept the three-year statement of work with Kuder to provide the K-12 virtual college and career readiness platform, Kuder Galaxy, at a total cost of $15,000.00, which is consistent with the cost from the past two years.
  3. The Administration recommends Board approval for the appointment of Levin Legal Group, P.C. for special counsel services related to charter school renewals.
  4. The Administration recommends Board approval 2024-25 fair share agreement with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit for educational services for students placed in LIU classes located in the district buildings.
2. The Board approved the Real Property Tax Exemption request for the delinquent 2022-2023 taxes for parcel 48-000-13-0047-00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption, with a value of $2,593.67.
  Motion, Freireich, Second, Sullivan; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion passes 8-0.
3. The Board approved the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates to include additional geotechnical engineering for a lump sum of $9,950.00.
  Motion, Freireich, Second, Hesson; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion passes 5-3. (Nay votes: Sanders, SanMartin, Sullivan)
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report
1. Dr. Sullivan provided a preview of presentations scheduled for the upcoming three months.
Communications Committee Report
1. No report was provided.
Personnel Committee Report
1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
  Motion, Robinson, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.
  1. Employment
    1. Recommend the board to approve Chloẻ Berkebile, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), at East York Elementary School with an hourly rate of $14.30. This represents step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association (YSESPA) Agreement.
    2. Recommend the board to approve Lynne Martin, Library Paraprofessional, at Yorkshire Elementary School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an hourly rate of $16.30. This represents step 6 of the wage schedule as represented in the York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association (YSESPA) Agreement.
    3. Recommend the board to approve Scott Curry, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), at Yorkshire Elementary School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an hourly rate of $14.30. This represents step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association (YSESPA) Agreement.
  2. Athletics:
    1. Recommend the board to approve Joshua George, Assistant (#1) Cross Country Coach, at York Suburban Middle School, for the 2024-2025 season with an annual stipend of $1,500 (split into two payments), as represented in the YSEA bargaining agreement.
  3. Resignation:
    1. Recommend the board to accept the resignation of Hannah Berkebile, Library Paraprofessional at East York Elementary School effective September 9, 2024.
  4. Game Help
    1. Alexis Winters
  5. STS Substitutes
    1. Dylan Mellinger
    2. Nicole Connolly
    3. Courtney Myers
    4. Kristina Stroyny
  6. Volunteers
    1. Joan Stoner
    2. Emily Stewart
    3. Laura Piercy
    4. Shannon Lamparski
    5. Abigail Torres
    6. Diana Dumitrescu
  7. Whitsons
    1. Monica Bryson
Property & Finance Committee Report
1. No report was provided. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
1. Highlights were presented from the LIU Board Meeting held on September 3, 2024.
  1. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
    1. No report was provided.
York Adams Academy Report
1. Highlights were presented from the YAA Board Meeting held on August 27, 2024.
Legislative Update
1. Mr. Robinson provided information on Board advocacy. The next PA State Charter Appeals Board hearing is October 8, 2024.
York Adams Tax Bureau Report
1. No report was provided.
York County School of Technology Report
1. No report was provided.
Recognition of Visitors
Upcoming Events
Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
Public Comments
1. Danny Barker (Springettsbury Township) commented on Board leadership.
2. The following individuals provided comments pertaining to the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects: Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Township), Mary Hawkins (Spring Garden Township), Gloria Paduhovich (Springettsbury Township), Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township)
3. The following electronic comments were received:
  1. Jon Paulos (Spring Garden Township) commented on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
  2. John Posenau (Spring Garden Township) commented on public records requests.
Board Comments / Recognitions
1. Mr. Sanders commented on the communication efforts between the District and the townships.
2. Mrs. Turner commented on answering questions during public comment and the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
3. Mrs. SanMartin commented on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
Adjournment
1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.

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