Agenda 2025-02-10

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
February 10, 2025 – 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 regular monthly meeting conducted on January 27, 2025. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. The Board met in executive session at 6:00 p.m. on February 10, 2025, for the purpose of discussing confidential student information and legal advice as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act. No official action was taken.
Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. On August 28, 2023, the Board of School Directors authorized the administration and existing architect of record, Crabtree, Rohrbraugh, & Associates Architects, to proceed with planning and design for the High School’s planned program renovations and pool. The administration seeks approval of one of the following options:
  1. Proceed with the planning and design for the high school’s planned program renovations, including planning for a new pool at the high school.
    or
  2. Proceed with the planning and design for the high school’s planned program renovations, including planning to renovate the existing pool at the High School.
2. 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]
Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
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. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
2. The following business office items are being presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for February 24, 2025.
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York County School of Technology 2025-2026 Budget.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York Adams Academy 2025-2026 Budget.
  3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Services Agreement with New Story Schools to provide the educational and related services described in the IEP of a pupil at a daily rate outlined in Addendum “A” of the attachment beginning January 29, 2025, through August 14, 2025.
  4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement with Intermediate Unit 13 to provide an electronic tool to process all Act 168 forms required of all new hires at a rate of $5.00 per applicant beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028.
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
1. Administrative Update
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 Daniel Bevil, Musical Assistant #7, at York Suburban High School, with a stipend amount of $355.00 (0.50 FTE) for the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. Daniel is a current YS employee and does not require onboarding.
    2. Recommend the Board to approve Justin Leibensperger, Assistant Baseball Coach (#1), at York Suburban High School with a stipend amount of $1,718.50 (0.5 FTE) for the 2024-2025 school year 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 2024-2025 Spring Sports Staff Reappointments.
  2. Resignations
    1. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Matthew Kauffman, Assistant (#2) Middle School Football Coach, effective February 3, 2025.
    2. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Natalie Fuhrman, Assistant Middle School Field Hockey Coach, effective February 4, 2025.
    3. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Luis Hernandez, Custodian at Indian Rock and Yorkshire Elementary Schools, effective February 4, 2025.
    4. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Madison Graff, Assistant High School Cheering Coach, effective February 5, 2025.
  3. Transportation
    1. Doug Harmer
  4. Volunteers
    1. Brent Yoder
    2. Jamal Lewis
    3. Jessica Jenkins
    4. Sara Bowser
    5. Carol Brown
    6. Ashley Grube
    7. Mary Dietrich
  5. Recommend that the Board approve the February 3, 2025, Personnel Committee’s recommendations on the following items.
    1. Additional LIEP (Language Instruction Educational Program) Teacher beginning in the 2025-2026 school year;
    2. Additional part-time paraprofessional for Indian Rock Elementary beginning in the 2025-2026 school year;
    3. Addition of two coaching positions (Head Varsity and Head Junior High) for Girls Wrestling beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. The highlights are presented from the LIU Board Meeting held on February 4, 2025.
2. 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
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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