Agenda 2024-09-09

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
September 9, 2024 – 7 p.m.
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.
    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 August 26, 2024. [Approval as submitted/corrected]
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. The Board met in a conferencing session at 6:00 p.m. on September 9, 2024, for the purpose of Board professional development.
Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. Focus Topics
  1. YS All Sports Booster Club – Laura Klinedinst
  2. YS Music Boosters Association – Janelle Makowski
2. Revised Policies
  1. The following policy revisions are being presented for a first read.
    1. Policy 622 – GASB Statement 34
    2. Policy 803 – School Calendar
    3. Policy 805 – Emergency Preparedness and Response
    4. Policy 806 – Child/Student Abuse
    5. Policy 816 – Social Media
Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
1. The following business office items are being presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for September 23, 2024.
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval for the affiliation agreement between York Suburban School District and York College of Pennsylvania.
  2. The Administration recommends the Board accept the three-year statement of work with Kuder to provide the K-12 virtual college and career readiness platform, Kuder Galaxy, at a total cost of $15,000.00, which is consistent with the cost from the past two years.
  3. The Administration recommends Board approval for the appointment of Levin Legal Group, P.C. for special counsel services related to charter school renewals.
  4. The Administration recommends Board approval 2024-25 fair share agreement with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit for educational services for students placed in LIU classes located in the district buildings.
2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Real Property Tax Exemption request for the delinquent 2022-2023 taxes for parcel 48-000-13-0047-00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption, with a value of $2,593.67.
3. The administration recommends the Board approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates to include additional geotechnical engineering for a lump sum of $9,950.00.
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
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 Chloẻ Berkebile, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), at East York Elementary School with an hourly rate of $14.30. This represents step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association (YSESPA) Agreement.
    2. Recommend the board to approve Lynne Martin, Library Paraprofessional, at Yorkshire Elementary School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an hourly rate of $16.30. This represents step 6 of the wage schedule as represented in the York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association (YSESPA) Agreement.
    3. Recommend the board to approve Scott Curry, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), at Yorkshire Elementary School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an hourly rate of $14.30. This represents step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association (YSESPA) Agreement.
  2. Athletics:
    1. Recommend the board to approve Joshua George, Assistant (#1) Cross Country Coach, at York Suburban Middle School, for the 2024-2025 season with an annual stipend of $1,500 (split into two payments), as represented in the YSEA bargaining agreement.
  3. Resignation:
    1. Recommend the board to accept the resignation of Hannah Berkebile, Library Paraprofessional at East York Elementary School effective September 9, 2024.
  4. Game Help
    1. Alexis Winters
  5. STS Substitutes
    1. Dylan Mellinger
    2. Nicole Connolly
    3. Courtney Myers
    4. Kristina Stroyny
  6. Volunteers
    1. Joan Stoner
    2. Emily Stewart
    3. Laura Piercy
    4. Shannon Lamparski
    5. Abigail Torres
    6. Diana Dumitrescu
  7. Whitsons
    1. Monica Bryson
Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. The highlights are presented from the meeting held on September 3, 2024.
2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. The highlights are presented from the Board meeting held on August 27, 2024.
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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