Agenda 2025-01-13

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
January 13, 2025 – 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 regular monthly meeting conducted on December 16, 2024. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
        2. Approval of the minutes from the special meeting conducted on December 23, 2024. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
  2. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder  
  3. Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
    1. Proposed School Calendar 2025-2026
    2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the following overnight field trip requests. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      1. Overnight field trip request from FCCLA for March 31 – April 2, 2025 to attend the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Champion, PA.
      2. Overnight field trip request from YS TSA for April 23 – 26, 2025 to attend the PA TSA State Conference in Seven Springs, PA.
  5. Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
    1. Pool Repair Update
    2. The following business office items are being presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025.
      1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-29-0029.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2024 face amount of $4,878.47 and assessed value of $190,710.00.
      2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-01-0309.00-0000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption. This property has been exempt since 2015 and has an assessed value of $92,110.00. 
      3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-05-0102.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2024 face amount of $3,001.85 and assessed value of $120,120.00.
      4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-04-0060.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption. This property has been exempt since July 2023 and has an assessed value of $139,050.00.
      5. The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2024-25 IDEA-B Pass-Through Funds Agreement with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12. These funds must be used to supplement the provision of special education and related services for eligible school-aged students. The total 2024-25 allocation is $565,708.36. This is a decrease of $26,511.50 compared to 2023-24. 
      6. The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2024-25 IDEA-Section 619 Pass-Through Funds Agreement with Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12. These funds must support kindergarten-eligible children receiving special education services through the LEA or remaining an extra year in Early Intervention (Act 30). The total 2024-25 allocation is $2,975.00. This is a decrease of $2,239.00 compared to  2023-24. 
      7. The Administration recommends Board approval of the five(5) year IUP Educator & Clinician Preparation Field Experience Agreement with Indiana University of Pennsylvania to provide clinician preparation field experiences for IUP education majors at no cost to the District. 
      8. The Administration, in accordance with board policy, recommends the Board approve the 2025 IRS mileage reimbursement rate at 70 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2025.
      9. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 2025-2026 General Operating Budget.
  6. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
    1. Administrative update.
  7. Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. Administrative update.
  8. 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 Sarah Iachini, Assistant Director of Special Education, at York Suburban School District, with an annual salary of $105,000, in accordance with the Act 93 Administrative Compensation and Retention Plan. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
        2. Recommend the Board to approve Abby Triplett, Part-Time Paraprofessional at Valley View 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 York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association (YSESPA) agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
        3. Recommend the Board to approve Jessica Hamrick, Elementary Reading Specialist at Indian Rock Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year, with an annual salary of $80,545. This represents Masters +15, Step 3 of the York Suburban Education Association (YSEA) negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
        4. Recommend the Board to approve Mary (Betsy) Wirick, Elementary School Librarian at York Suburban School District for the 2024-2025 school year, with an annual salary of $91,670. This represents Masters +60, Step 4 of the York Suburban Education Association (YSEA) negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
      2. Extracurricular
        1. Recommend the Board to approve the appointment of Michael Jackson, current YS Teacher, as the Extracurricular Stage & Lighting Technician, for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year at $15.50/per hour. 
      3. Resignations
        1. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Jade Berbert, Paraprofessional at York Suburban Middle School, effective January 21, 2025.
      4. Retirements
        1. Recommend the Board to accept the retirement of Carla Lowe, Teacher at East York Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Carla dedicated 23 years of service to the York Suburban School District.
        2. Recommend the Board to accept the retirement of Carole Shearer, Teacher at York Suburban High School, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Carole dedicated 17 years of service to the York Suburban School District. 
        3. Recommend the Board to accept the retirement of Jennifer Dillow, Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Jennifer dedicated 28 years of service to the York Suburban School District. 
        4. Recommend the Board to accept the retirement of Janice Barshinger, Teacher at Valley View Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Janice dedicated 25 years of service to the York Suburban School District. 
      5. Reliance (Bus Drivers)
        1. Karen Eaches
      6. Volunteers
        1. Christina Collins
  9. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
  10. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
    1. The highlights are presented from the LIU Board Meeting held on January 7, 2025. 
    2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report 
  11. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
  12. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
  13. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig
  14. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder 
  15. Recognition of Visitors
  16. Upcoming Events
  17. Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
  18. 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.
  19.  Board Comments / Recognitions
  20. Adjournment

 

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