Minutes 2024-11-11

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
November 11, 2024 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

M I N U T E S

(Approved November 25, 2024)

  1. General Business 
    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. No public comments were provided.    
    4. Approval of Minutes
      1. The minutes from the regular monthly meeting conducted on October 28, 2024, were approved.
  2. Board President’s Report 
    1.  Mrs. Schroeder discussed the upcoming Board reorganization meeting. 
  3. Student Board Representative Report 
    1. Ms. Escano Henriquez reported on the following:
      1. Athletics
      2. Impact Foundation
      3. Creative York Under Construction Exhibit 
      4. Valley View Elementary School’s 50th day of school celebration
      5. Election Day at Yorkshire Elementary School
      6. Punkin Chunkin Competition
      7. Link Crew’s Winter Wonderland
      8. High School Honor Society Inductions
      9. Model UN’s Recognition of Veterans Day
  4. Superintendent’s Report 
    1. Revised Policies
      1. The following policy revisions were 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
  5. Business Office Report 
    1. The following items were 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.
  6. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report 
    1. Dr. Fuhrman and Dr. Campbell provided a report on Fall 2024 curriculum writing and professional development.
  7. Communications Committee Report 
    1. Mrs. Fourhman outlined plans for a website redesign project to enhance user experience, accessibility, and functionality. She intends to issue an RFP on November 18, 2024. 
  8. 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, 9 members present, yes. Motion carried 9-0.

      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
  9. Property & Finance Committee Report 
    1. No report was provided. 
  10. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report 
    1. Highlights were presented from the LIU Board Meeting held on November 5, 2024.
    2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
      1. No report was provided.
  11. York Adams Academy Report 
    1. Mrs. Freireich reported that eighteen (18) York Suburban students are slated to graduate in January.
  12. Legislative Update  
    1. Mr. Robinson provided information on the following: Act 117, Act 120, Act 135, and Charter Reform.
  13. York Adams Tax Bureau Report 
    1. No report was provided.
  14. York County School of Technology Report 
    1. No report was provided.
  15. Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting. 
  16. A list of Upcoming Events was provided.
  17. The Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules were provided.
  18. Public Comments
    1. Mary Hawkins (Spring Garden Township) commented on finance and construction.
    2. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township) commented on the future of the York Suburban School District. 
    3. No electronic comments were received. 
  19.  Board Comments / Recognitions
    1. Mrs. Turner commented on the Springettsbury Township Zoning Board Hearing Meeting conducted on November 7, 2024.
    2. Mr. Sullivan provided a comment regarding Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates. 
    3. Mr. Sanders posed questions regarding the Act 34 draft. 
    4. Mrs. SanMartin commented on the Springettsbury Township Zoning Board Hearing Meeting conducted on November 7, 2024.
  20. Adjournment
    1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 pm.
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