Agenda 2013-06-17

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
COMBINED PLANNING COMMITTEE & REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
JUNE 17, 2013- 7:30 PM
RONALD PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER

A G E N D A
  1. General Business 

    1. Call to Order – Ms. Leopold-Sharp 
      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  Meeting of May 20, 2013 and the Special Board Meeting of May 30, 2013.  [Approve as submitted/corrected]
  2. 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 May 31, 2013 [File for audit]  The Treasurer’s Report, Summary Report  and Check Summary are provided.  
    2. Fund Account Reports showing balance as of May 31, 2013
      1. General Fund-2012-13 – $8,426,457.31
      2. Food Service Fund – $167,000.33
      3. Capital Reserve Fund – $123,520.46
      4. Capital Projects Fund-Bond Series of 2006 & 2007 – $1,344,471.29
    3. Payment of Bills
      1. General Fund-2012-13 – $939,059.09
      2. Food Service Fund – $122,861.98
      3. Capital Reserve Fund – $0
      4. Capital Projects Fund-Bond Series of 2006 & 2007 – $56,719.84
  3. Board President’s Report – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
    1. Third Quarter Committee Meeting Schedule
    2. Executive Session.  The Board met in Executive Session on May 20, 2013 following the Regular Monthly Meeting and on May 30, 2013 following the Special Board Meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel and/or legal issues.
  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Orban
    1. Student Enrollment Report
    2. Congratulations to York Suburban Middle School String Ensemble Students.  At the Music in the Parks Festival, String Ensemble students earned a First Place in the Single A Division with the highest rating of Superior and the Overall First Place Orchestra trophy out of all of the divisions.
    3. Thank you to Luther Memorial Church.  Summer items were collected by congregation and presented to Mr. Gulley for distribution to elementary students and families in need.
    4. Chromebook One-to-One Pilot for Grades 8 and 9
  5. Student Board Representative Report – Miss Liu
  6. Planning Committee Report – Mr. Kirk
    1. Policy No. 006 – School Board Meetings Discussion [Discussion, Motion and Roll Call Vote]
      Policy No. 006.1 – Attendance at Meetings via Electronic Communications (PSBA Sample Policy)
    2. 2013-14 District Goals Discussion
    3. Act 80 Day Exception Discussion – Dr. Orban
      The administration recommends the approval of the Act 80 Day Exception.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
    4. Overnight Field Trip Request – Dr. Orban
      The administration recommends the approval of the Overnight Field Trip Request.  Mr. Coy will be available for any questions.    [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
      Policy No. 121.2 – Foreign Travel is provided for information.
    5. Memorandums of Understanding – Dr. Orban
      1. The administration recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the York Suburban School District and the Spring Garden Township Police Department to take effect July 1, 2013.  This MOU replaces the MOU between the two entities that has been in place from July 2011-13.  The MOU is a required component of the Safe Schools initiative.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
      2. The administration recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the York Suburban School District and the Springettsbury Township Police Department to take effect July 1, 2013.  This MOU replaces the MOU between the two entities that has been in place from July 2011-13.  The MOU is a required component of the Safe Schools initiative.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
      3. The administration recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the York Suburban School District and York Country Day School to take effect July 1, 2013.  York Suburban School District is required by law to provide Health Services to York Country Day School and the Memorandum of Understanding defines the terms of the service provision agreed upon between the two entities.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
      4. The administration recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the York Suburban School District and St. Joseph’s Elementary School to take effect July 1, 2013.  York Suburban School District is required by law to provide Health Services to St. Joseph’s Elementary School and the Memorandum of Understanding defines the terms of the service provision agreed upon between the two entities.  [Discussion, Motion and Vote]
    6. PSBA Contract for Professional Services – Policy Manual Review – Dr. Orban
      The administration is requesting permission to contract with PSBA for Policy Review Service for a comprehensive review of the existing Policy Manual that includes the new organizational structure of the Employee Sections 300, 400 and 500.  The cost of the service is $4500.  [Discussion, Motion and Roll Call Vote]
    7. The next Planning Committee meeting is combined with the Regular Monthly Meeting on July 15 at 7:30 PM.
  7. Personnel Committee Report – Mrs. Shaffer
    1. Consent Agenda:  You have before you the Personnel Report which includes retirement, resignation, request for leave of absence, employment, re-appointment of extra-curricular positions at high school and middle school and re-appointment of fall coaches for 2013-14, intramural coach and volunteer coaches for 2013-14 and granting of professional status/tenure.  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; second; roll call vote.
      1. Retirement
        1. Recommend Board approval of the retirement of Sharon Craumer, Custodian at Yorkshire Elementary, effective September 13, 2013.  Ms. Craumer is retiring after having served 9 years with York Suburban School District.
      2. Resignation
        1. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Christina Collins, KidWriting Aide at Valley View Elementary, effective June 6, 2013.
        2. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Brandy Mummert, Lunch/Recess Aide at Indian Rock Elementary, effective May 24, 2013.
      3. Request for Leave of Absence
        1. Recommend Board approval of the request of Holly Davis, Art Teacher at the High School, for a FMLA leave of absence for 60 work days starting May 1, 2013.
        2. Recommend Board approval of the request of Robin Lewis, Custodian at the Middle School, for a FMLA leave of absence for up to 60 work days starting May 13, 2013.
      4. Employment
        1. Recommend the appointment of Betsy Bedell as High School Project Harmony Advisor at the salary of $1,213 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
        2. Recommend the appointment of Oliver Good as High School Assistant Student Council Advisor at the salary of $885 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
        3. Recommend the employment of Cathi Hicks as a long term substitute 3rd grade teacher for Sarah Coppersmith at the Indian Rock Elementary School, starting August 19, 2013, through November 8, 2013, at the daily rate of $105.
        4. The administration recommends the approval of Marilyn Henning as K-5 Technology Resource Person for the 2013-2014 school year at a stipend of $1000.
        5. Recommend the appointment of Tasha Koontz as Middle School Show Choir Director at the salary of $1,286 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
        6. Recommend the appointment of Molly McAuliffe as Middle School Musical Choreographer at the salary of $716 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
        7. Recommend the appointment of Molly McAuliffe as Middle School Assistant Student Council Advisor at the salary of $766 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
        8. Recommend the reappointment of Mark O’Reilly as Assistant Athletic Director at the salary of $32,970, effective for the 2013-2014 school year.
        9. Recommend the employment of Theresa Witkowski as a Substitute Secretary/Kidwriting Aide/Intervention Aide, effective for the 2013-2014 school year.
      5. Re-Appointment of Extra-Curricular Positions for 2013-2014 – High School

        Matthew Husler

        Band Director

        Ashley Markey

        Assistant Band Director

        Brett Spahr

        Band Front Director

        T W Drumm

        Percussion Director

        Matthew Husler

        Jazz Band Director

        Ashley Thrush

        Orchestra Director

        T W Drumm

        Indoor Percussion Director

        Hannah Stayer

        Show Choir Director

        Blythe Hart

        Drama Production Director

        Ray Olewiler

        Drama Set Construction

        Myrna Schaszberger

        Musical Director

        Debra Fauth

        Musical Assistant Director

        Steven Thomas Smith

        Musical Set Design & Construction

        John Stiles

        Musical Sound & Lighting

        Ashley Thrush

        Pit Orchestra/Choral Director

        Michelle Vranich

        Musical Choreographer

        Jane Young

        Musical Ticket Coordinator

        Susan Wolschleger

        Musical Accompanist

        Betsy Bedell

        Newspaper Advisor

        Marcella Oathout

        Yearbook Advisor

        Stephen Whiteley

        Student Council Advisor

        Joseph Toren

        TV Studio Advisor

        Joan Hammond

        11th Grade Advisor

        Joan Hammond

        12th Grade Advisor

        Neil Gutekunst/Jennifer Martin*

        Best Buddies Advisor

        Leigh Foy

        Green Club Advisor

        Tom Lubaszewski

        Ski Club Advisor

        Erica Silva-Furjanic

        National Art Honor Society Advisor

        Sallie Spanswick

        National Honor Society Advisor

        Marcella Oathout

        National English Honor Society Advisor

        Lindell Gladfelter

        French Honor Society Advisor

        Kathy Falatovich

        German Honor Society Advisor

        Heather Kinneman

        Spanish Honor Society Advisor

        Jolene Kingston

        SADD Advisor

        *Shared position – ½ pay

         

      6. Re-Appointment of Extra-Curricular Positions for 2013-2014 – Middle School

        James Biddle

        Band Director

        James Biddle

        Stage Band Director

        Ashley Thrush

        Orchestra Director

        Melissa Martin

        Musical Director

        Tasha Koontz

        Musical Music Director

        William Boll

        Musical Technical Director

        Eric Hoffman

        Newspaper Advisor

        Jamie Evans

        Yearbook Advisor

        Peggy Zirkle

        Student Council Advisor

        James McFadden

        Science Fair Coordinator

      7. Re-Appointment of Fall Coaches for 2013-2014

        Leslee Yoder

        Head Cheerleading

        Janell Sitler

        MS Cheerleading

        Ronald Herman

        Head Boys Cross Country

        Daniel VanHouwe

        Head Girls Cross Country

        John Enders

        Head MS Cross Country

        Craig Zortman

        1st Assistant Football

        Chad Garner

        Assistant Football

        Michael Smith

        Assistant Football

        Scott Luckenbaugh

        Head JH Football

        Kent Gable

        Head Golf

        Anthony Kowalewski

        Head Boys Soccer

        Scott Payne

        Assistant Boys Soccer

        John Fornadel

        JV Boys Soccer

        Thomas Shugars

        Head Girls Soccer

        Justin Daniluck

        JV Girls Soccer

        Rebecca Toman

        Head Girls Tennis

        Sonia Guyer

        Head Girls Volleyball

        Amanda Shouck

        Assistant Girls Volleyball

      8. Intramural Coach for Fall 2013-14
        Craig Deardorff

        Assistant 9th Grade Football

      9. Volunteer Coaches for Fall 2013-14

        Jeffrey Pflaum

        Football

        Ryan Simpson

        Football

        Scott Toman

        Football and Girls Tennis

        Alexis Snell

        Cheerleading

        Patricia Selegrath

        Cheerleading

        Mark Guyer

        Girls Volleyball

        Jamie Evans

        Girls Volleyball

        Oliver Good

        Girls Volleyball

        Justin Krebs

        Cross Country

        Judy Stewart

        Cross Country

        Lynn VanHouwe

        Cross Country

        Dianna Sauder

        Cross Country

        Michael Jackson

        Cross Country

        Jennifer Clancy

        Girls Tennis

      10. Granting of Professional Status/Tenure.  Recommend awarding of professional status/tenure to the following temporary professional employees who have completed six consecutive semesters of employment in the York Suburban School District and “during the last four months of the third year have performed satisfactorily [Section 1108 of the Public School Code of 1949 as amended by Act 16 of 1996].”  This professional status should be effective June 17, 2013.

        Sarah Lawrence
        Ashley Markey
        Athena McNulty
        Alexis Morrow

  8. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
    1. Food Service Management Company Report
      1. Whitsons Culinary Group 2013-14 Contract Renewal
        The administration recommends the renewal of the contract for Whitsons Culinary Group as the Food Service Management Company for the 2013-14 fiscal year.  [Discussion, Motion and Roll Call Vote]
      2. Whitsons Monthly Dining Review
      3. Sales Activity Report (May and June)
      4. School Nutrition Survey
  9. Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee Report – Mrs. Clancy
    1. The next Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee meeting is scheduled on August 28 at 3:45 PM. 
  10. Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The Activities Report is provided.
    2. The minutes for May 6 are provided.
    3. The next Communications Committee meeting is scheduled August 5 at 6:30 PM.
  11. Facilities Committee Report – Mr. DeHaas
    1. The next Facilities Committee meeting is scheduled July 8 at 5:30 PM. 
  12. Finance Committee Report – Mr. Miller
    1. The minutes for May 1 are provided.
    2. The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled on July 10 at 5:00 PM.  
  13. Policy Review Committee Report – Ms. Bates
    1. The next Policy Review Committee meeting is scheduled August 27 at 3:45 PM.
  14. York Area Tax Bureau Report – Mr. Kirk 
  15. York County School of Technology – Mrs. Schroeder
    1. The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of May 31 are provided. 
    2. YCST 2012-13 National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Achievement Summary
  16. York Adams Academy Report – Mr. DeHaas 
  17. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Board Report – Mr. Sears 
    1. “…by Dawn’s Early Light” outlining the highlights of the June 4 LIU Board Meeting is provided. 
  18. Legislative Policy Committee Report – Mrs. Clancy
  19. Recognition of Visitors
  20. Public Comment
  21. Adjournment 

    THERE WILL BE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMIDATELY FOLLOWING THE MEETING.