Agenda 2024-11-25

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
November 25, 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 planning committee meeting conducted on November 11, 2024. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Desai
1. Consent Agenda: 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. Approval of the October 2024 Financial Reports. [File for audit]
    1. Treasurer’s Reports
    2. General Fund Revenue Report
    3. General Fund Expenditure Report
    4. Summary Reports
      1. Capital Project – Intermediate Project
      2. Capital Project – HS Renovation Project
      3. Food Service
      4. Capital Reserve
    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
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. Focus Topic
  1. Mr. Seth Wentz of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates: Intermediate and High School Project Planning and Design Update
2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the following policies. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
  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
3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the following overnight field trip request. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
  1. Overnight field trip request for the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams to travel to Pittsburgh, PA, for a PIAA Tournament.
Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
1. Consent Agenda: You have the Business Office Report before you. Would any Board member like any of these items considered separately or are there any questions on any of these items? If not, I ask that a motion be made to approve the below-mentioned items. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
  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
Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
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 Naomi Marquez, High School Musical Assistant #4, at $1,684, and Musical Assistant # 7 (50% ) at $355 for a total stipend of $2,039, as represented in the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
    2. Recommend the board to approve the appointment of Jamie Evans and Kevin Willson as Assistant Athletic Directors, effective for the 2024-2025 winter season with a stipend of $2,000 per season.
    3. Recommend the board to approve David Miele, Head Baseball Coach, at York Suburban High School for the 2024-2025 season, with an annual stipend of $5,514, as represented in the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
  2. Leave
    1. Recommend the board to approve an extended leave of absence for Kathryn Stahlnecker from April 4, 2025 through May 30, 2025.
    2. Recommend the board to approve an extended leave of absence for Danielle Myers, Teacher at YS Middle School from December 9, 2024 through December 17, 2024.
  3. Resignation
    1. Recommend the board to accept the resignation of Roxanne Shearer, Attendance Administrative Assistant at Indian Rock Elementary, effective December 20, 2024.
    2. Recommend the board to accept the resignation of Kyle Hastings, Technology Support Specialist at York Suburban School District, effective December 6, 2024.
  4. Retirement
    1. Recommend the board to accept the retirement of Stephanie Crumbling, Elementary Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Stephanie has dedicated 25 years of service to the York Suburban School District.
    2. Recommend the board to accept the retirement of John Enders, Girls Cross Country Head Coach at YS High School, effective November 11, 2024. John has dedicated 18 years of service to the York Suburban School District.
  5. Volunteers
    1. T’Azjah Generett
    2. Susan Hinman
    3. Erica Jolly
    4. Carolyn Knudson
    5. Travis Mitchell
    6. MinhDang Vi
Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
1. Consent Agenda: You have the Property and Finance Committee recommendations before you. 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. Recommends the Board approve the Crabtree AIA Document G802-2017 – HS project # 3703 agreement for the High School Renovation Project.
  2. Recommends that the Board approve the Bid proposal from Detwiler Roofing to replace the roof at Valley View in the amount of $2,282,000. The District was awarded a $500,000 Public School Facilities Grant. This will be used towards the total cost of the project. (attached)
  3. The administration recommends the Board approve the Act 34 Maximum Building Construction cost as presented in the Booklet for the proposed construction of a new intermediate school.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. 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
1. The Mini-Board Report is presented from the YCST Joint Operating Committee meeting held on November 19, 2024.
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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Guidelines
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