Agenda 2025-01-27

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
January 27, 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 planning committee meeting conducted on January 13, 2025. [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 December 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
            1. 23-24 Project
            2. Intermediate Project
            3. HS Renovation Project
          2. Food Service
          3. Capital Reserve
          4. Student Activity
        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 
    1. The Board met in a conferencing session at 5:30 p.m. on January 27, 2025, for the purpose of Board professional development. 
    2. The Board met in executive session at 6:30 p.m. on January 27, 2025, for the purpose of discussing confidential student information as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act. No official action was taken.
  4. Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
  5. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
    1. Focus Topics
      1. Board of Directors Recognition
      2. Mr. Seth Wentz of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates: High School Project Update
    2. The following policies are being presented for a first read:
      1. Policy 109.1 (New) – Library Resources
      2. Policy 711 (New) – Small Unmanned Aircraft
      3. Policy 807 – Opening Exercises/Moment of Silence/Flag Displays
      4. Policy 815 – Acceptable Use of Technology, Internet, and Network Resources
      5. Policy 815.1 (New) – Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
      6. Policy 817 (New) – Livestream Video
    3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the recommendation for the expulsion of  SID# 3923214766, following a hearing conducted by the Board-appointed hearing officer, Dr. Rebecca Lorfink. The recommendation is in response to violations of the York Suburban Code of Conduct. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
  6. Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
    1. The following business office item is being presented for discussion. It will be recommended for approval during the meeting scheduled for February 10, 2025.
      1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Resolution establishing compensation applicable to elected tax collectors who collect school real estate taxes, starting January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029.
    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 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 $3,963.69 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.
      10. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Graham Aquatic Center Pool Rental Agreement
      11. The Administration recommends Board approval of an allocation of $300,000 to an assigned fund for pool repairs and maintenance. 
  7. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
    1. The Administration recommends Board approval for the development of the following College Preparatory and General Level semester courses. [Roll Call Vote]
      1. Pre-Algebra
      2. CP Algebra 1 – A
      3. CP Algebra 1 – B
      4. CP Algebra 1 – C
      5. CP Geometry
  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 Aden Davis, Technology Support Specialist at York Suburban School District for the 2024-2025 school year, at $19.81/hr. This represents Step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA agreement.
        2. Recommend the Board to approve Christopher Weakland, Substitute Custodian at York Suburban School District for the 2024-2025 school year, at $16.00/hr.
      2. Resignation
        1. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Alex Hinderer, Middle School Boys Soccer Assistant (#1) Coach, effective January 10, 2025. 
      3. Reliance (Bus Drivers)
        1. Kara Myers
      4. Volunteers
        1. Eric Brewer
        2. Laura Richards
  10. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai 
    1. The Property & Finance Committee recommends Board approval of a 3-year agreement with Telesystems to provide SIP trunks at a cost of $165/month (plus taxes) to replace our current service through Verizon. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    2. The Property & Finance Committee recommends Board approval of the June 30, 2024, Audited Financial Statements presented at the January 21, 2025, Property & Finance Committee meeting.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    3. The Property & Finance Committee recommends Board approval of the Opt-Out Resolution which states that the District budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year will not have a tax increase that exceeds the Act 1 Index of 4.9%.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
  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 
    1. The Mini-Board Report is presented from the York County School of Technology Joint Operating Committee meeting held on January 23, 2025.
  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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