Agenda 2011-02-28

 

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2011 – 7:30 PM
HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
 
A G E N D A
 
 
I.          GENERAL BUSINESS
 
A.        CALL TO ORDER – Mr. DeHaas
 
1.            Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
 
2.            Roll Call
 
3.            Public Comment
 
4.            Discussion and Action on Board Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of January 24, 2011 and the Planning Committee Meeting of February 14, 2011.  [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 roll call vote]
 
1.         Approval of Treasurer’s Report as of 01/31/11 [File for audit]
The Treasurer’s Report, Summary Report and Check Summary 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 01/31/11
a.
Athletic Fund
$1.20
b.
Food Service Fund
$137,993.48
c.
Capital Reserve Fund
$317,868.96
d.
Capital Projects Fund – Bond Series of 2006 & 2007
$2,231,543.60
 
3.         Payment of Bills
a.
General Fund – 2010-2011
$999,960.53
b.
Food Service Fund
$112,438.92
c.
Capital Reserve Fund
$6,195.00
d.
Capital Projects Fund – Bond Series of 2006 & 2007
$705,033.96
 
II.            BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. DeHaas
 
A.           Executive Session. The Board met in executive session following the Regular Monthly Meeting of January 24, 2011, prior to and following the Planning Committee Meeting of February 14, 2011 for the purpose of discussing personnel and/or legal issues.
 
III.           SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Orban
 
A.           Strategic Plan Update. Dr. Maloney will answer questions regarding the Personnel, Programs & Resources Goal of the Strategic Plan.
 
B.            Enrollment Report.  The monthly enrollment report is provided.
 
C.           Congratulations to the 2011 National Merit Program Finalist. Robin G. Singleton, daughter of Mr. David Singleton and Mrs. Joan Carpenter
 
D.           Congratulations to Dr. Kimberly Stoltz. She recently earned her doctorate. Her dissertation title/topic was “Roles, Responsibilities, and Professional Development of Secondary Literacy Coaches”.
 
E.            2011 School Challenge Grants. The district has received two Highmark Healthy High 5 grants, an initiative of the Highmark Foundation, to implement physical activity programs using circuit training to improve cardiovascular fitness and endurance to promote the health of students.
 
IV.       STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Mr. Smith
 
V.        PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Shaffer
 
A.           The Personnel Committee Report listing retirements, resignations and reassignments is provided.
 
Consent Agenda:  You have before you the Personnel Report which includes employment, request for leave of absence, volunteer coach for spring 2011, additional substitute teachers and additional guest teachers.  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. 
 
B.            Employment
1.  
 Recommend the employment of Cheryl Bowman as a Long Term Substitute 3rd Grade Teacher for Kelly Harper at the East York Elementary School, starting on or about March 17, 2011 through June 13, 2011, at the daily rate of $105.
 
2.  
 Recommend the employment of Amy Lambert as a Substitute Food Service Employee at the hourly rate of $8.80 effective for the 2010-2011 school year. 
 
3.             
 Recommend the employment of Amy Royer as a Food Service Employee at the High School at the hourly rate of $9.15, effective February 14, 2011. 
 
4.             
 Recommend the appointment of Bret Young as Assistant Volleyball Coach at the salary of $2841, which represents Step 3 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule. 
 
 C.           Request for Leave of Absence
 
1.  
 Recommend the approval of the request of Aaron Kreiser, Custodian at the High School, for a family medical leave for restoration of health under the Family and Medical Leave Act starting February 23, 2011 and returning on or before March 24, 2011. 
 
 
D.            Volunteer Coach for Spring 2011
 
1.
           Alexis Snell – Girls Lacrosse
 
E.           Additional Substitute Teachers
Erin Ambrose
Megan Heffelfinger
Michael Rowe
Kyle Dunlap
Stefanie Moyar
Daniel Werbeck
 
F.           Additional Guest Teachers
Michael Duttera
Sarah Morris
 Victoria Schlack
 
VI.       BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Freireich
 
A.           Valley View Project Update. Mrs. Freireich will provide a project update. Mr. Houser will be available for any questions.
 
B.            Valley View Project Change Orders. The administration recommends the approval of the change orders for the Valley View Center project. The individual change orders are provided. [Motion and Roll Call Vote]
 
VII.      PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
 
A.           RFQ Local Architect for Routine Services. The Director of Finance and Support Services is requesting the approval to issue a Request for Qualifications to provide architect services for maintenance and capital projects on an as needed basis. [Motion and Vote]
 
B.            Concession Stand Awning. The administration recommends approval for the YS All-Sports Booster Club to proceed with the generous offer from a long time sports booster club member to fully fund the fabrication and installation of fully retractable, custom designed, outdoor awnings for the outdoor concession stand. The YS Student Council has also offered to participate in the funding for this project. [Motion and Vote]
 
C.           Policy Revision. The administration recommends the approval of the following revised policy.  Maps will be available on Monday. 
 [Motion and Roll Call Vote]
 
D.           York Adams Academy 2011-12 Proposed General Fund Budget. The administration recommends approval of the York Adams Academy 2011-12 Proposed General Fund Budget. [Motion and Roll Call Vote]
 
VIII.       FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT – Mr. Miller
 
A.           The next Finance Committee is scheduled March 2 at 7:30 AM.
 
IX.        COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Schroeder
 
A.           The Communications Report and Activities Report are provided.
 
B.            The next Communications Committee meeting is scheduled March 7 at 6:00 PM.
 
X.            ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Clancy
 
XI.        YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY – Mr. Royer
 
A.           The “Mini-Board Reports” dated January 27, 2011 and February 24, 2011 are 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

 

XIV.       YORK ADAMS ACADEMY REPORT – Mrs. Freireich

 

XV.        LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT BOARD REPORT
 
XVI.       BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT – Mr. Younkin
 
A.           PlanCon Part G; Project Accounting Based on Bids. The District has received notice of approval from the Department of Education for PlanCon G. This approval documentation must be entered into the minutes. [Motion and Vote]
 
B.            Appointment of Deputy Tax Collector Springettsbury Township. Margaret Couselor, Springettsbury Township Tax Collector, is requesting the appointment of Barbara Bair as Deputy Tax Collector for the township. The administration is recommending approval of the request. [Motion and Roll Call Vote]
 

 

C.           2010-11 Budget Transfers. The administration requests approval of the budget transfers for the 2010-11 Budget. [Motion and Roll Call Vote]
 
D.            2011-12 Proposed Final Budget. The administration will provide an update on the 2011-12 Proposed Final Budget. 
 
 XVII.     TITLE REPORT – Dr. Maloney
 
XVIII.    RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
 
XIX.       ADJOURNMENT
 
An Executive Session will be held immediately following the meeting.
 
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