Minutes 2024-10-28

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
October 28, 2024 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria
M I N U T E S
(Pending approval November 11, 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: Pinal Desai, Ellen Freireich, Nicole Hesson, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Rolanda SanMartin, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner. 
      2. Absent: None.
    3. An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
      1. Chris Sanders (Springettsbury Township) commented on the Treasurer’s Report.
      2. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township) commented on the minutes from the October 14, 2024 Planning Committee meeting and the Superintendent’s Report.  
      3.  Gary Tolton (Spring Garden Township) commented on the general fund revenue report.
      4. Bernadette Whitaker (Springettsbury Township) commented on the superintendent’s report/project update.
    4. Approval of Minutes
      1. The minutes from the planning committee meeting conducted on October 14, 2024 were approved.
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Reported by Mrs. Kendig
    1. The Board unanimously approved the following financial reports for September 2024 as part of a consent agenda. 
      Motion, Desai, Second, Sanders. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 9-0. 

      1. Treasurer’s Reports
      2. General Fund Revenue Report
      3. General Fund Expenditure Report
      4. Summary Reports
        1. Capital Project Summary
          1. 23-24 Project
          2. Intermediate Project
          3. HS Renovation Project
        2. Capital Reserve, Food Service, Student Activity 
      5. Check Summary Reports
        1. General Fund, Food Service, Capital Project, Capital Reserve
      6. Student Activity Check Summary
  3. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. Mrs. Schroeder reported that the  Board met in a conferencing session on October 15, 2024, for the purpose of Board professional development.
  4. Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
    1. Ms. Escano Henriquez provided information on the following:
      1. Trojan Theater’s production ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
      2. Valley View Elementary School’s Fun Run, Book Fair, and Family Fun Night.
      3. Athletics
      4. Choral Festival
      5. Oktoberfest
      6. YSEF Impact Foundation donations
      7. Junior Class field trip to New York City.
  5. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
    1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report. 
      1. October 2024 Enrollment Reports 
    2. Dr. Bedell provided a presentation based on her dissertation research, which explored how ongoing, job-embedded training related to cultural issues affects teachers’ beliefs and instructional practices.   
    3. Mr. Seth Wentz of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates provided an update on the design progress for the Intermediate School and High School, along with an overview of the Act 34 public hearing and the current schedule. 
    4. The Board approved the overnight field trip request for the Model UN Club to attend a conference in New York.
      Motion, Sullivan, Second, Hesson; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, yes. Motion passed 9-0.
    5. The Board unanimously approved the following policies.
      Motion, Desai, Second, Freireich; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, yes. Motion passed 9-0.

      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
  6. Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
    1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
      Motion, Desai, Second, SanMartin Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 9-0.

      1. The Administration recommends Board approval for the appointment of Wisler Pearlstine LLC for special counsel services related to a case of conflict at a rate of $240 per hour for attorney work and $125 per hour for paralegal work. 
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval for the Contracted Services Agreement for Occupational/Physical Therapy Services with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 for the 2024-25 school year at an hourly rate of $148.89.
    2. The following attachments regarding the Act 1 budget calendar were provided for informational purposes.
      1. All options
      2. Opt-Out
  7. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
    1. No report was provided.
  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, Hesson; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, yes. Motion passed 9-0.

      1. Employment
        1. Recommend the board to approve Hannah Miller, Paraprofessional 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 YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon the successful completion of onboarding requirements. 
        2. Recommend the board to approve Dillon Oxenreider, Substitute Custodian at York Suburban School District for the 2024-2025 school year as the substitute rate of $16.00/hr. This offer is contingent upon the successful completion of onboarding requirements. 
      2. Transfers
        1. Adelle Campbell from Assistant Director of Pupil Services (Act 93)  to Special Education Specialist (YSEA) with an annual salary of $101,670, which represents Masters +60, Step 14 of the YSEA negotiated agreement.
      3. Volunteers
        1. Danielle Fritts
        2. Stefanie Hartranft
        3. Nancy Schrader
        4. Matthew Shervington-Jackson
        5. Tina Stevens
        6. Christina Stevens
        7. Kirsten Trees
  10. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
    1. Mr. Desai provided a summary of the meeting held on Monday, October 21, 2024.
    2. The Board unanimously accepted the Bid Proposal from Spangler & Boyer Mechanical Inc. to replace the PoolPak at a total cost of $16,500.00.
      Motion, Desai, Second, Sullivan; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, yes. Motion passed 9-0.
  11. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. No report was provided for the LIU or the LIU Joint Operating Authority.
  12. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. Mrs. Freireich shared that twelve of our fifteen seats are filled.
  13. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
    1. Mr. Robinson provided information on the General Assembly, including facts about the House and Senate, as well as Charter and Cyber Charter reform.  
  14. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig
    1. No report was provided.
  15. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. Mrs. Schroeder highlighted a few items from the Joint Operating Committee meeting held on October 24, 2024. Further details can be found in the following documents:  
      1. Mini-Board Report 
      2. Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates Feasibility Study Update
  16. Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
  17. A list of upcoming events was provided.
  18. The board meeting and committee schedules were provided.
  19. A second opportunity was provided for public comment. 
    1. Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
    2. Mary Hawkins (Spring Garden Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
    3. Jennie James (Spring Garden Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
    4. Jeff Kirsch (Springettsbury Township) commented on the Property and Finance Committee report regarding the replacement of equipment.
    5. Chris Sanders (Springettsbury Township) provided comments regarding the November Springettsbury Township  Zoning Board meeting and the Act 34 Hearing.
    6. Greg Wolfgang (Spring Garden Township) commented on the project planning and design/Capital projects and academic standards and curriculum.  
    7. Bernadette Whitaker (Springettsbury Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
    8. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects and the Act 34 Booklet.  
    9. Lori Ehrlich (Spring Garden Township) provided an electronic comment regarding the construction and renovation projects.
  20.  Board Comments / Recognitions
    1. No comments were provided. 
  21. Adjournment
    1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 pm.