Agenda 2014-09-08

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING FOLLOWED BY PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 – 7:30 PM
RONALD PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER
 
A G E N D A

1. General Business
   
   Call to Order – Mr. Miller
   1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
   2. Roll Call 
2. Superintendent’s Report
   1. Request for Easement. The administration recommends, upon final review by the solicitor, Board approval of the Easement Agreement as requested by the Jewish Community Center to address the storm drain pipes that cross Hollywood Drive with two outlet ends on the property of the York Suburban School District.  [Motion; Discussion; Public Comment; Roll Call Vote]
3. Comments and/or Questions from the Public
4. Adjournment
   

1. General Business – Mr. Miller
   
   Call to Order 
2. Board President’s Report – Mr. Miller

   Executive Session. The Board met in Executive Session on August 18, 2014 following the Regular Monthly Meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel and/or legal issues and on September 4, 2014 for an Education Workshop.

3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Merkle
   1. District Affiliated Report – All-Sports Boosters – Carol Kauffman, will provide a brief report on the work of this organization
   2. Comprehensive Planning – Dr. Maloney
   3. Borrowing Discussion
      1. Debt Profile and Financing Review
      2. Capital Budget Plan
      3. Roofing Report
      4. Bid Timeline 
4. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
   1. Discussion Items
      1.  Borrowing Timeline
      2.  2015-16 Budget Timeline
5. Student Board Representative Report – Jessica Renjilian
6. Old Business – Ms. Leopold Sharp
   1.  
7. Committee Reports – Mr. Miller
   1. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Clancy
      1. The minutes of August 25 are provided.
      2. Class Size Report – Dr. Maloney
         1. High School Under-enrolled Classes – Dr. Ellis
         2. High School Teacher Caseload – Dr. Ellis
         3. Class Size Information – Dr. Ellis
            1. High School Class Size by Section
            2. High School Class Size Summary by Course Number
         4. Middle School Class Size Information – Dr. Krauser 
   2. Personnel Committee – Ms. Shaffer

      The minutes of September 4 are provided.

   3. Policy Review Committee – Ms. Bates
      1. The minutes of August 19 and September 2 are provided.
      2. Policy Revisions. The Policy Review Committee reviewed the following policies and will recommend Board approval at the meeting on September 22:
         1. No. 200 – Enrollment of Students
         2. No. 201 – Admission of Beginners
         3. No. 202 – Eligibility of Nonresident Students
         4. No. 203 – Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
         5. No. 203.1 – HIV Infection
         6. No. 204 – Attendance
         7. No. 205 – Postgraduate Students
         8. No. 206 – Assignment Within District
         9. Delete No. 207 – Exceptional Children – Due Process
         10. No. 207 – Confidential Communications of Students
         11. No. 208 – Withdrawal From School
         12. No. 209 – Health Examinations/Screenings
         13. No. 209.1 – Food Allergy Management
         14. No. 210 – Medications
         15. No. 210 Attachment
         16. No. 210.1 – Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
   4. Additional Committee Reports/Announcements
      1.  Important Dates for Board Education Sessions
         1. September 4 – 7:00 PM – Education Center
         2. September 9 – 7:00 PM – Valley View Elementary School
      2. Committee Meeting Schedule
8. Lincoln Intermediate Unit – Mr. Sears

   The “…by Dawn’s Early Light”, highlights of the LIU Board Meeting of September 2, is provided.

9. PSBA-Legislative Policy Liaison – Mr. Sears                                                                                                      

   Board members are encouraged to prepare themselves to vote for PSBA officers by visiting the following website:  www.psba.org/elections/index.asp

10. York County School of Technology – Mrs. Schroeder

    The Joint Operating Committee’s Mini Board Report of August 28 is provided.

11. Comments and/or Questions from the Public
12. Adjournment

There will be an opportunity for public comment at the end of each report.