Agenda 2024-12-16

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
December 16, 2024 – 7 p.m.
Location: York Suburban High School Cafeteria
A G E N D A

  1. 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 reorganization and planning committee meeting conducted on December 3, 2024. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
  2. 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 November 2024 Financial Reports. [File for audit] 
        1. Treasurer’s Report
        2. General Fund Revenue Report
        3. General Fund Expenditure Report
        4. Summary Reports
          1. Capital Project
            1. Intermediate Project
            2. HS Renovation Project
          2. Food Service
          3. Capital Reserve
          4. Student Activity Fund
        5. Check Summary Reports
          1. General Fund
          2. Food Service
          3. Capital Project
          4. Capital Reserve
          5. Student Activity
        6. General Input Budget Transfers
  3. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder 
  4. Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
  5. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
  6. Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
    1. Informational
      1. Administrative Update
    2. 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 Bilingual Evaluation Agreement with Jessica Betancourt Perez to conduct a bilingual evaluation at a total cost of $1,600, which is a $100 increase from 2023-24.
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval for the Memorandum of Understanding with The Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provide TransPerfect AI Portal Translation at a one-time, annual fee of $500.
      3. The Administration recommends Board approval for the Memorandum of Understanding with The Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provide TransPerfect Telephone Interpretation Services at an annual fee of $120, $0.95/minute, and video translation services at a rate of $3.25/minute beginning February 10, 2025, through February 10, 2026. No change in rate from the prior contract. 
      4. The Administration recommends the approval of the transfer of $300,000 from the 2023-24 Unassigned Fund balance to the Capital Reserve Fund for use in future capital projects. 
      5. The Administration recommends Board approval of the renewal of our insurance with Pareto Health for the calendar year 2025. The renewal is a 17% increase in our rates at a per-member rate for employees at $75.59/ month and a family rate at $299.75/month.
  7. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
    1. Consent Agenda: You have before you the Academic Standards & Curriculum 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. Recommend the Board to approve the development of the following new courses:
        1. Data Science (Math)
        2. Remote Pilot Certification (Math/AET)
        3. Sports Officiating (Wellness)
        4. Functional Pottery II (Art)
        5. Advanced Instrumental Techniques (Music)
        6. Advanced Vocal Techniques (Music)
        7. Current Events and Media Literacy (Social Science)
        8. Pop Culture Through the Ages (Social Science)
      2. Recommend the Board to approve the modification of existing courses to become the following:
        1. Financial Literacy
        2. Economics & CP Economics
        3. Child Development II
        4. Modern Communication & Podcasting
        5. Principles of Leadership
        6. Digital Photography 1 & 2
        7. Weighting of  Advanced Elective courses to 1.1
      3. Recommendation for Board approval to change the graduation requirements for the graduating class of 2027 to include a mandatory 0.5 credit Financial Literacy course. This change will reduce the total elective credit requirement to 3.5 credits.
  8. Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
  9. 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. Employment
        1. Recommend the Board to approve Tara Ruppert, part-time Administrative Assistant for Attendance at Indian Rock Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year, at $15.50 per hour. This represents step 4 of the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon the successful completion of onboarding requirements. 
        2. Recommend the Board to approve Lauri Holmes, full-time Administrative Assistant for Attendance at York Suburban High School for the 2024-2025 school year, at $15.10 per hour. This represents step 3 of the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon the successful completion of onboarding requirements. 
      2. Retirement
        1. Recommend the Board to accept the retirement of Kathleen Green, Teacher at York Suburban High School, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Kathleen dedicated 28 years of service to the York Suburban School District. 
        2. Recommend the Board to accept the retirement of Cheryl Johnson, Teacher at Valley View Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Cheryl dedicated 22 years of service to the York Suburban School District. 
        3. Recommend the Board to accept the retirement of Lorie Meckley, Teacher at Valley View Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Lorie dedicated 16 years of service to the York Suburban School District.
      3. Resignation
        1. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Erin Lewis, Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School, effective December 20, 2024. 
      4. Volunteers
        1. Holly Hanley
        2. Jakob Kempinski
        3. Elizabeth Rohrbaugh
        4. Angela Wolfgang
      5. Bus Drivers
        1. Doddie Benton
        2. Ralph Jones
  10. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai 
  11. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report 
  12. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
  13. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
  14. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig
  15. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder 
  16. Recognition of Visitors
  17. Upcoming Events
  18. Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
  19. 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.
  20.  Board Comments / Recognitions
  21. Adjournment

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Guidelines
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