Agenda 2025-02-24

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
February 24, 2025 – 7 p.m.
Location: York Suburban Middle 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 February 10, 2025. [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 January 2025 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
        
        23-24 Projects
        
        Intermediate Project
        
        HS Renovation Project
      2. Food Service
      3. Capital Reserve
    5. Check Summary Reports
    6. General Input Budget Transfers
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. Review of Current Committee Structure and accompanying Board Policy 005; consideration of two options for approval and vote. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
  1. Continuation of current committee structure, with procedural restructuring of non-committee board members’ participation for stricter compliance with Sunshine Law. OR
  2. Move to committee of the whole structure with meeting dates and agenda restructuring effective March 10, 2025, and make the following supporting revision of Policy 005 to include the following language: “The Board may elect to utilize a committee of the whole structure, in lieu of the standing committees outlined above. Such election shall be done at each Board organization meeting or as soon after the organization meeting as practicable.” It is proposed that Policy 005 be revised upon a singular reading and that the Board waive the second reading outlined in Policy 003 in the best interest of the District and the efficiency of its meeting calendar.
Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. The following policies are being presented for a second 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
2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the recommendation for the expulsion of SID# 2145806164, 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 following business office items are being presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the planning committee meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025.
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Contract with Excel Lighting Services to provide the Kabuki Drop System for the Spring Musical in the amount of $1,989.90.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Contract with PowerSchool to provide the special education department with software, implementation support, and professional development for creating and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) necessary for reporting.
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 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. The Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee recommends Board approval of the standards for the K-8 math courses that were presented at the February 10, 2025, Planning Committee meeting. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
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. Employment
    1. Recommend the Board to approve Doug Everett, Part-Time Second Shift Custodian at East York Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year, at $16.43/hr with a $0.35/hr shift differential. This represents Step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
  2. Extracurricular
    1. Recommend the Board to approve Daniel Bevil, Musical Assistant #5, at York Suburban High School, with a stipend amount of $1,923 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 Lori Stambaugh, Assistant (#3) Track Coach, at York Suburban High School for the 2024-2025 season, with an annual stipend of $2,081 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
    3. Recommend the Board to approve Tac Thomas, Assistant (#1) Boys Soccer Coach, at York Suburban Middle School for the 2024-2025 season, with an annual stipend of $1,500 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. Tac is a current YS employee and does not require onboarding.
  3. Leave of Absence
    1. Recommend the Board to approve an extended leave of absence for Allison Peters, Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, beginning August 13, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
  4. Resignation
    1. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Ronda Hastings, Custodian at East York Elementary, effective February 11, 2025.
    2. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Ronald Coursey, Athletic Director at York Suburban School District, effective March 28, 2025.
  5. Retirement
    1. Recommend the Board to accept the retirement of Theodore Mann, Custodian at Indian Rock Elementary, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Theodore dedicated 10 years of service to the York Suburban School District.
  6. Volunteers
    1. Autumn Dincau
    2. Robert Burns
    3. Derek Brown
    4. Neisha Aponte
    5. Andrew Shelly
    6. Katrina Valdez
Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
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
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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