Agenda 2024-11-11

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
November 11, 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 (listed in Red).
    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 regular monthly meeting conducted on October 28, 2024. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. Revised Policies
  1. The following policy revisions are being presented for a second read.
    1. Policy 222 – Tobacco and Vaping Products
    2. Policy 227 – Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia
    3. Policy 323 – Tobacco
    4. Policy 351 – Drug and Substance Abuse
    5. Policy 801 – Public Records
Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
1. The following business office items are being presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024.
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval for the Student Teacher Affiliation Agreement with The Pennsylvania State University for one year, renewable for up to five years at no cost to the District.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval for the Cooperative Nurse Practicum Affiliation Agreement with Eastern School of Nursing for the 2024-25 school year at no cost to the District.
  3. The Administration recommends Board approval for the Agreement with Transfinder (our District transportation software provider) in the amount of $13,370.00 to provide the necessary software, data, and training services needed to migrate to Routefinder Plus Platform.
  4. The Administration recommends Board approval for the renewal of an agreement with Ruppert Detective Agency LLP to provide security services for the 2024-25 school year at a rate of $27/hour with a four (4) hour minimum. This is a $2/hour increase over 2023-24.
  5. The Administration recommends Board approval for the Schedule A Revision with Vector Solutions to add an additional Professional Development Tracking module for the 2025-2028 school years at an annual cost of $13,312.75.
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
1. Administrative update.
Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. Administrative update.
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. Extracurricular
    1. Recommend the board to approve Amanda Sevier, Assistant (#1) Girls Soccer Coach, at York Suburban Middle School for the 2024-2025 season, with an annual stipend of $1,500 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
    2. Recommend the board to approve Robert Lim, Assistant (#1) Softball Coach, at York Suburban High School for the 2024-2025 season, with an annual stipend of $3,437 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
    3. Recommend the board to approve the following personnel correction for the High School Marching Band Director (0.10 FTE), from Ashley Thrush to Ashley Markey.
  2. Transfers:
    1. Joseph Krumbine from substitute Custodian to Part-Time Second Shift Custodian at Valley View Elementary School, effective November 12, 2024 at $16.43 per hour. This represents step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA agreement.
    2. Nicole Stump from Attendance Administrative Assistant at York Suburban High School to Administrative Assistant for Athletics, effective January 3, 2025 at $18.73 per hour. This represents step 2 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA agreement.
  3. Resignation/Termination
    1. Recommend the board to accept the resignation of Cameron Goodling, Boys Lacrosse Assistant (#2) Coach at York Suburban High School, effective November 6, 2024.
  4. Leave of Absence
    1. Recommend the board to approve a leave of absence for Abigail Stefanow from January 21, 2025 through April 15, 2025.
  5. Bus Drivers (Reliance)
    1. Rachel Stelmack
    2. Daisy Nieves
  6. Volunteers
    1. Megan Bevil
    2. Amber Bones
    3. Robyn Favers
    4. Deni Green
    5. Lauren Grynowicki
    6. David Hartman
    7. Danica Huse
    8. David Martin
    9. Selma Sejmenovic
    10. Amanda Shomper
    11. Zach Weinstein
    12. Erin Leber
Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. The highlights are presented from the LIU Board Meeting held on November 5, 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
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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