Minutes 2024-09-23

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
September 23, 2024 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

M I N U T E S

(Approved October 14, 2024)

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.
  2. Absent: Pinal Desai.
3. An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
  1. Jonny Allen (Spring Garden Township), a YS student, commented on the Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates update regarding building projects and the high school pool.
  2. Rachel Allen (Spring Garden Township) commented on the Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates update regarding building projects and the high school pool.
  3. Rynn Caputo (Spring Garden Township) commented on the Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates update regarding building projects and the high school pool.
  4. Joshua Carney (Spring Garden Township) commented on the Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates update.
  5. Jennie James (Spring Garden Township) commented on the Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates update.
  6. Joel Sears (Spring Garden Township) commented on the Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates update.
  7. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township) commented on the Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates update.
4. Approval of Minutes
  1. The minutes of the planning committee meeting conducted on September 9, 2024 were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Reported by Mrs. Kendig
1. The Board approved the following financial reports for August 2024 as part of a consent agenda:
  Motion, Freireich, Second, Turner of consent items 1-4 and 6-8. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion passed unanimously 8-0.
  Motion, Freireich, Second, Sanders of consent item 5. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion passed 7-1. (Nay Vote: Sanders)
  1. Approval of the August 2024 Financial Reports.
    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 – No report.
    8. Student Activity Check Summary
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. No report was provided.
Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
1. Ms. Escano Henriquez provided information on the following:
  1. Students and staff observe 9/11
  2. International Dot Day
  3. Valley View’s Teddy Bear Parade
  4. Homecoming
  5. Fall Athletics and the Marching Band
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report.
  1. Dr. Sherry Campbell provided a presentation based on her dissertation research regarding factors influencing novice general education teachers instructing students with learning disabilities in an inclusive educational environment.
  2. Mr. Seth Wentz of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates and John Michael of Fidevia provided an update on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
1. The Board approved the following items as part of a consent agenda:
  Motion, Hesson, Second, Freireich of consent item i. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion passed 7-1 with Dr. Hesson abstaining from the vote. (Abstention for Conflict of Interest)
  Motion, Freireich, Second, Hesson of consent items ii – v. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion passed 8-0.
  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 for the life of the agreement.
  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.
  5. The Administration recommends that the Board approve the Educational Services Contract with Diakon Youth Services for the 2024-25 school year at a daily rate of $178.06.
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
1. Dr. Sullivan outlined the topics for the next three months: October will focus on 2023-24 data, November will address professional development time, and in December, new and revised courses will be presented.
Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. No report was provided.
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, 8 members present, yes. Motion passed 8-0.
  1. Employment
    1. Recommend the board to approve Lisa Ferree, Library Paraprofessional position at East York Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year, at $14.30 per hour. This represents Step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association (YSESPA) Agreement.
  2. Extracurricular
    1. Recommend the board to approve Andrew Ruhland, Assistant (#2) Football Coach at York Suburban High School for the 2024-2025 season, with a stipend amount of $2,757.00 (paid out in two installments) in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement.
  3. Resignation
    1. Recommend the board to accept the resignation of Jennifer Hardy, Paraprofessional at East York Elementary School effective September 20, 2024.
  4. STS Substitutes
    1. Lori Loken
    2. Eliza Jermyn Gay
    3. Grace Miller
    4. Kimberly Lentz
    5. Christy Wooden
    6. Ali Johnson
  5. Volunteers
    1. Rebekah Arbogast
    2. Shannon Beschler
    3. Bradford Beschler
    4. Ronald Boellner
    5. Kimberly Brown
    6. Stefanie Moyar
    7. Jocelyn Shaffer
    8. Laurlyn Shaffer
  6. Whitsons
    1. Carmencita Calixto
    2. Luzmery Chevere
    3. Melinda Hofmann
Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
1. A report from the Property and Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, September 16, 2024 will be provided at the October 14, 2024 Planning Committee meeting.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. The highlights were presented from the LIU Special Board Meeting held on September 11, 2024.
2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
  1. No report was provided.
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. Mrs. Freireich reports that the York Adams Academy is off to a great start.
Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
1. Mr. Robinson provided information on HB2560, HB2533, and cyber charter reforms.
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig
1. No report was provided.
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. No report was provided.
Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
A list of upcoming events was provided.
The board meeting and committee schedules were provided.
A second opportunity was provided for public comment.
1. Danny Barker (Springettsbury Township) provided comments regarding Policy 903.
2. Mary Hawkins (Spring Garden Township) commented on the intermediate school construction project.
3. Sandy Quigley (Springettsbury Township) commented on the traffic at the schools.
4. Chris Sanders (Springettsbury Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
5. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
6. Harry Strohman (Spring Garden Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
Board Comments / Recognitions
1. Mrs. SanMartin commented on District PSSA scores and Hispanic Heritage Month.
2. Mrs. Schroeder commented on the democratic process of a board meeting and the building construction and renovation projects.
Adjournment
1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 pm.

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