Agenda 2010-07-26
YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
JULY 26, 2010 – 7:30 PM
RONALD H. PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER
BOARD ROOM
A G E N D A
There will be an Executive Session BEFORE the meeting AT 6:45 pm.
I. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. CALL TO ORDER – Mr. DeHaas
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Combined Planning Committee and Regular Monthly Board Meeting of June 21, 2010 and the Planning Committee Meeting of July 12, 2010. [Approve as submitted/corrected]
B. TREASURER’S REPORT – Mr. Miller
[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, a motion to approve the below-mentioned items; second; and vote]
1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report as of 6/30/10 [File for audit]
The Treasurer’s Report and Summary Report are provided.
(The report is also available on the website: www.yssd.org, School Board, School Board Treasurer Report)
2. Approval of Fund Account Reports Showing Balance as of 6/30/10
| a. | Athletic Fund | $10,910.25 |
| b. | Food Service Fund | $233,215.70 |
| c. | Capital Reserve Fund | $492,772.05 |
| d. | Capital Projects Fund | $6,945,441.12 |
3. Payment of Bills
| a. | General Fund – 2009-2010 | $1,112,397.81 |
| b. | Food Service Fund | $63,426.01 |
| c. | Athletic Fund | $22,072.80 |
| d. | Capital Reserve Fund | $32,505.04 |
| e. | Capital Projects Fund – Bond Series of 2006 & 2007 | $799,763.59 |
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
II. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. DeHaas
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board met in executive session following the Combined Planning Committee and Regular Monthly Meeting of June 21, 2010 and prior to the Planning Committee Meeting of July 12, 2010 and this evening’s meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel and/or legal issues.
B. BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE CONTINUED DISCUSSION. The discussion notes from June 21, 2010 are provided.
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Orban
A. RECORD OF THE CLASS OF 2010. The Final Report for the Class of 2010 is provided. A detailed report is available for Board members.
IV. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Mr. Smith
V. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Shaffer
A. ACT 93 AGREEMENT. The Personnel Committee recommends approval of the Act 93 Agreement for the school years 2010-11 through 2012-13 which includes 2.25% for satisfactory performance and completing job requirements and up to 1.75% for Professional Development Targets. [Motion and Vote]
B. SECRETARIAL COMPENSATION PLAN. The administration recommends the approval of the implementation of the PSBA secretarial compensation plan. The administration also recommends the approval of a salary increase of $.55 per hour for Secretaries and Health Room Assistants; $.30 for Lunchroom, Kid Writing, Intervention, Office and Library Aides; and $.40 for Teaching Assistants. These rate adjustments are a 2.8% increase which is in line with the other hourly compensated employees of the district. [Motion and Vote]
C. The Personnel Committee Report listing a resignation is provided.
CONSENT AGENDA: You have before you the Personnel Report which includes employment, reappointment of extracurricular positions, department chairs and resource personnel. 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; vote.
D. EMPLOYMENT
1. Name: Alexis K. Morrow
| Education: | Central York High School, Diploma |
| York College of Pennsylvania, B.S. in Elementary/Special Education | |
| Certification: | Elementary K-6 |
| Experience: | York Suburban School District, 1st Grade |
| Dover Area School District, 3rd Grade | |
| Contract: | Temporary Professional Contract |
| Salary: | $22,760* – B.S. – Step 1 |
| *Salary is prorated based on half-time employment. | |
| Assignment: | Half-Time Kindergarten Teacher |
| Building: | Valley View at Yorkshire |
| Effective: | 2010-2011 |
2. Recommend approval of Megan Shultz as a full-time substitute for the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year as a learning support teacher for Jessica Barley, at the East York Elementary School at the salary of $45,520 (Step 1 of the Bachelor’s Degree Schedule) to be pro-rated based upon her employment.
3. Recommend approval of Claire McMillion as a classroom assistant at the high school effective for the 2010-2011 school year at the hourly rate of $16.40.
4. Recommend the appointment of Chad Garner as Head Junior High Football Coach at the salary of $4,344 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
5. Recommend the appointment of Pelle Grimm as Assistant Junior High Football Coach at the salary of $2,796 which represents Step 2 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
6. Recommend the appointment of Craig Ruhl as Head 7th/8th Grade Football Coach at the salary of $3,692 which represents Step 3 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
7. Recommend the appointment of Matt Snyder as Head Wrestling Coach at the salary of $6,100 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
8. Recommend the appointment of R. Leigh Foy to the position of Green Club Advisor for 2010-2011 at the rate of $262 which represents Step 2 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
E. RE-APPOINTMENT OF EXTRACURRICULAR POSITIONS
| Elementary: | ||
| Elementary Musical Director | Susan Wolschleger | |
| Middle School: | ||
| Band Director | James Biddle | |
| Stage Band Director | James Biddle | |
| Orchestra Director | Ashley Thrush | |
| Musical Director | Stephanie Snelbaker | |
| Musical Technical Director | William Boll | |
| Musical Choreographer | Karen Albert | |
| Newspaper Advisor | Karen Campbell | |
| Yearbook Advisor | Jamie Evans | |
| TV Technical Director | David Wint | |
| TV Program Advisor | Michael Jackson | |
| Student Council Advisor | Peggy Zirkle | |
| Student Council Assistant Advisor | Judy Hershner* | |
| Science Fair Coordinator | Jamie McFadden | |
| Science Fair Assistant Coordinator | Katie Green | |
| * ½ Position / ½ Pay | ||
| High School: | ||
| Band Director | Matthew Husler | |
| Percussion Director | Eric Urban | |
| Jazz Band Director | Matthew Husler | |
| Orchestra Director | Ashley Thrush | |
| Show Choir Director (YS Singers) | Thomas Lerew | |
| Drama Production Director | Marta Hanahan | |
| Drama Set Construction | Ray Olewiler | |
| Musical Director | Myrna Schazberger | |
| Musical Assistant Director | Deb Fauth | |
| Student Council Advisor | Steven Whiteley | |
| TV Studio | Joseph Toren | |
| Audiovisual Coordinator | Joseph Toren | |
| 10th Grade Class Advisor | Kate Newland | |
| 11th Grade Class Advisor | Joan Hammond | |
| 12th Grade Class Advisor | Joan Hammond | |
| Best Buddies | Neil Gutekunst | |
| Ski Club Advisor | Thomas Lubaszewski | |
| National Art Honor Society | Erica Silva-Furjanic | |
| National Honor Society | Katie Seufert | |
| HS Science Fair Coordinator | R. Jeffrey Kuhn | |
| Project Harmony Advisor | Jennifer Andrews | |
| SADD Advisor | Amy Kendrick |
F. DEPARTMENT CHAIRS. Recommend the extension of the term of the following Department Chairpersons. These terms shall expire June 30, 2011.
| Heather Kinneman | World Language (9-12) |
| Leslie Gentzyel | Science (9-12) |
| Donna Haun | Special Education (9-12) |
G. RESOURCE PERSONNEL. Recommend the appointment of the following middle school Resource Personnel for the 2010-2011 school year.
| Jeffery Ohl | World Language |
| Kristi Smith | Special Education |
VI. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Freireich
A. YORKSHIRE ELEMENTARY PROJECT UPDATE. Mrs. Freireich will provide a project update. The monthly executive summary progress report for Yorkshire is provided and Mr. Cline will be available for clarification.
B. YORKSHIRE CHANGE ORDERS. The administration recommends the approval of the following change orders for the Yorkshire Elementary School project. The individual change orders are provided.
| 01-054 | eciConstruction | Enclose Bottom of Stairs | $3,595.16 |
| 01-084 | eciConstruction | Relocate Elevator Call Box | $1,208.04 |
| 03-083 | George D. Boyer & Sons | Install 2 Wall Hydrants in Gang Toilet | $1,671.29 |
| 03-091 | George D. Boyer & sons | SS Sinks in Gang Toilets | $1,946.25 |
| 04-086 | SK Mechanics | Sprinkler Revisions | $2,773.94 |
| 05-070 | Frey Lutz Corp. | Lower WSP-31 and 48 | $6,180.00 |
| 06-055 | CV Services | Toilet Room Expansion | $225.69 |
| 06-061 | CV Services | Cistern Addition | $1,484.11 |
| 06-081 | CV Services | Eliminate Light Fixtures | ($6,257.25) |
[Motion and Vote]
C. VALLEY VIEW PROJECT UPDATE. Mrs. Freireich will provide a project update. The monthly executive summary progress report for Valley View is provided and Mr. Houser will be available for clarification.
VII. PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Clancy
VIII. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT – Mr. Miller
A. The next Finance Committee is scheduled August 4, 2010 at 7:30 AM.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS REPORT – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
X. ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE REPORT – Ms. Bates
A. The Curriculum Committee minutes for June 21, 2010 are provided.
B. ADOPTION OF NEW TEXTBOOKS. The Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee recommends approval of the following new textbooks:
Music Theory I
Music Theory II
Supplement to Science for Chemistry
[Motion and Vote]
XI. YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY – Mr. Royer
A. The “Mini-Board Report” dated June 24, 2010 is provided by the York County School of Technology Joint Operating Committee.
XII. YORK AREA TAX BUREAU REPORT – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
XIII. LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Clancy
A. SELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATES FOR PSBA LEGISLATIVE POLICY COUNCIL MEETING DISCUSSION. Third class districts may appoint two voting delegates.
XIV. YORK ADAMS ACADEMY REPORT – Mrs. Freireich
XV. LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT BOARD REPORT
A. “…by Dawns Early Light” outlining the highlights of the June 29, 2010 LIU Board Meeting is provided.
XVI. BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT – Mr. Younkin
A. MEMORIAL OSTEOPATHIC TAX ASSESSMENT SETTLEMENT. The administration recommends approval of the following motion. [Motion and Vote]
Motion to authorize solicitor to execute documents necessary to settle Memorial Osteopathic Hospital tax assessment matter at a fair market value of $1,500,000 with resulting assessment of $1,177,500 for the 2010-2011 tax year ongoing.
XVII. TITLE REPORT – Dr. Maloney
XVIII. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There will be an Executive Session IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING the meeting.
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ADDENDUM
TO: Members of the York Suburban School Board
FROM: Kathryn L. Orban, Superintendent
DATE: July 26, 2010
SUBJECT: Addendum to the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of July 26, 2010
V. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Shaffer
D. EMPLOYMENT
9. Recommend the employment of Craig Eckbold as a Long-Term Substitute English Teacher for Merrilyn Whipkey at the high school starting on August 30 for approximately nine weeks at the daily rate of $105.
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