Agenda 2016-01-25

 YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD

Regular Monthly Meeting

January 25, 2016 – 7:00 PM

Ronald H. Provard Education Center

An Executive Session will be held at 6:30 PM, prior to the meeting.

A G E N D A

  1. General Business

    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 Planning Committee Meeting of January 11, 2016 and the Regular Monthly Meeting of December 21, 2015.  [Public Comment; Approval as submitted/corrected]
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Posenau  [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, the chair moves approval of the below-mentioned items; Public Comment; Roll Call Vote]

    Approval of Financial Reports as of December 31, 2015  [File for audit]

    1. Treasurer’s Report (All Funds)
    2. Condensed Board Summary Report – General Fund Revenue
    3. Condensed III Board Summary Report – General Fund Expenditures Report
    4. Condensed III Board Summary Report – Capital Projects, Capital Reserve, Food Service
    5. Fund Accounting Check Summary Report – General Fund, Food Service, Capital Projects
    6. Student Activity Account Summary
    7. Budget Transfers
  3. Board President’s Report – Ms. Leopold-Sharp

    Executive Session.  The Board met in Executive Session on December 21, 2015 following the Regular Monthly Meeting, on January 11, 2016 following the Planning Committee Meeting and prior to this evening’s meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel and/or legal issues.

  4. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Merkle
    1. School Board Recognition Month

      IR 5G&C
      IR 5MM&P

    2. Student Enrollment Report
    3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the immediate expulsion of student #214822 as set forth in the Administrative Disciplinary Hearing Agreement following a hearing conducted by Board appointed hearing officer, Michele Merkle. The student will be placed at an alternative school for a minimum of forty-five days.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the immediate expulsion of student #213393 as set forth in the Administrative Disciplinary Hearing Agreement following a hearing conducted by Board appointed hearing officer, Michele Merkle. The student will be placed at an alternative school for a minimum of forty-five days.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    5. The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2016-17 Calendar as presented.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    6. The Administration recommends Board approval of the contracted service with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit for 0.25 full-time equivalent teacher for English as a Second Language instruction. The cost of approximately $20,000 has been budgeted.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    7. District Goals – Mid-Year Review
    8. State of the District
  5. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
    1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate of $.54 per mile for the 2016 calendar year. The rate for the 2015 calendar year was $.575.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York Adams Academy 2016-17 General Operating Budget.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed 2016-17 York County School of Technology Budget.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Agreement with Cummins Power Systems, LLC for District wide preventive maintenance services for back-up generators for a total cost of $4,336.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    5. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Proposed Preliminary Budget and the Resolution for the 2016-17 Budget and authorization to file for the Act 1 Referendum Exception for Retirement. The Preliminary Budget Proposal assumes the District will receive approval for the use of one Act 1 real estate tax referendum exception. Until the Final Budget for 2016-17 is approved, the Administration will continue to review and revise the budget.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    6. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Agreement with M. J. Delp Construction for the purposes of snow removal for Indian Rock Elementary, East York Elementary, York Suburban Middle School and Yorkshire Elementary School entrances and parking lots. The cost is the same as last year:  $95/hour per 3/4 ton pickup, per dump truck, per backhoe and skid steer; $110 per hour per 7 ton FWD truck; $650 per ton for salt spreading.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    7. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for secure entrances for Indian Rock Elementary and East York Elementary. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    8. Informational:
      1. 2016-17 Budget Update
      2. Food Service Department Report
        1. Dining Review Report for December
        2. Sales Report
  6. Student Board Representative Report – Miss Huh
  7. Committee Reports – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
    1. Communications Committee Report – Ms. Shaffer
      1. The Activity and Communications Reports are provided.
      2. State of the District/Community Budget Meeting
    2. Facilities Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich

      The November 18 minutes are provided. 

    3. Personnel Committee Report – Ms. Bates
      1. The Board of School Directors hereby notifies the Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Patricia A. Maloney, that the Board intends to retain her for a further term of three years, approves the contract of employment for that period with all of its pertinent provisions, and elects her to that position for a period of three years starting July 1, 2016.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      2. The administration recommends Board approval of the revision of the full-time, 8-hour traveling custodial position to two part-time 5-hour non-traveling positions at East York Elementary and Yorkshire Elementary.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      3. The administration recommends Board approval to increase the substitute pay rate for the position of Head Custodian to $12.00 per hour after five (5) consecutive days of employment.  If the substitute custodian is employed as a Head Custodian for more than five (5) consecutive days, the substitute custodian will receive $12.00 per hour retroactive to day 1.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

        Consent Agenda  [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes retirement, resignations, appointment, employment, leaves of absence, additional substitute teachers, additional guest teachers, additional volunteer coaches and additional volunteers.  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; Public Comment; Roll Call Vote]

      4. Retirement

        1. Recommend Board approval of the retirement of Darla Berkowitz, School Nurse at the High School and Valley View Elementary, effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.  Mrs. Berkowitz is retiring after having served 13 years in education all with York Suburban School District.

        2. Recommend Board approval of the retirement of Shannon California, Elementary Teacher at Yorkshire (East York) Elementary, effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.  Mrs. California is retiring after having served 17 years in education, all with York Suburban School District.

        3. Recommend Board approval of the retirement of Maryalyce Keener, Library Aide at East York Elementary, effective January 22, 2016.  Mrs. Keener is retiring after having served 20 years with York Suburban School District.

        4. Recommend Board approval of the retirement of Michelle Williams, Classroom Assistant at Indian Rock Elementary, effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.  Mrs. Williams is retiring after having served 18 years with York Suburban School District.

      5. Resignations

        1. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Doris Eater, Custodian at Yorkshire Elementary, effective January 29, 2016.

        2. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Mary Beth Grove, Principal at East York Elementary, effective June 30, 2016.

        3. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Rochelle Wert, Personal Care Assistant at Indian Rock Elementary, effective February 29, 2016.

        4. Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Caitlin Westenberger, Reading Aide at Indian Rock Elementary, effective January 29, 2016.

      6. Appointment  
        Recommend the appointment of Brittany O’Reilly as Summer Enrichment Coordinator effective January 26, 2016 to August 2016 at the stipend of $3,000.
      7. Employment

        1. Recommend the employment of Doris Eater as a Substitute Custodian, effective February 1, 2106, at the hourly rate of $10.00.

        2. Recommend the employment of Anastasia Evans as an Intramural Track Coach at the stipend of $1,500.

        3. Recommend the employment of Kathy Geist as a 5-hour per day Custodian at Yorkshire Elementary at the hourly rate of $13.10, effective January 26, 2016.

        4. Recommend the employment of Eleanor Gunn as a Library Aide at East York Elementary and Yorkshire Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.50, effective January 25, 2016.

        5. Recommend the revision to the salary of Richard Guyer, Assistant Boys and Girls Swimming Coach #3, from the approved salary of $4,000 to the revised salary of $4,198.

        6. Recommend the employment of Elizabeth Howie as an Instructional Support Aide at Yorkshire Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.66, effective January 11, 2016.

        7. Recommend a correction to the hourly rate of Aaron Kreiser, Head Custodian at Indian Rock, from the approved hourly rate of $15.35 to $17.18 per hour.

        8. Recommend the employment of Kerstin Lane as a 5-hour per day Custodian at East York Elementary at the hourly rate of $13.10, effective January 26, 2016.

        9. Recommend the employment of Theodore Mann as a Custodian at Indian Rock Elementary at the hourly rate of $13.10, effective January 19, 2016.

        10. Recommend the employment of Amy Moffitt as a Substitute Instructional Support Aide at the hourly rate of $9.55, effective January 26, 2016.

        11. Recommend the employment of Amy Moffitt as an Instructional Support Aide at Valley View Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.50, effective February 16, 2016.

        12. Recommend the employment of Brittany O’Reilly as a Substitute Instructional Support and Reading, Aide at the hourly rate of $9.55, effective January 27, 2016.

        13. Recommend a revision to the 2015-2016 salary of Mark O’Reilly, Head Boys and Girls Tennis Coach, from the approved salary of $4,318 to a revised salary of $3,118.

        14. Recommend the employment of Matthew Petersen as a seasonal maintenance employee at the hourly rate of $8.50, effective January 26, 2016.

        15. Recommend the employment of Christopher Rumbaugh as Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach at the salary of $3,329 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.

        16. Recommend the employment of Ian Toner as a Substitute Instructional Support Aide at the hourly rate of $9.55, effective January 26, 2016.

        17. Recommend the employment of Ian Toner as a Personal Care Assistant at Indian Rock Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.50, effective March 1, 2016.

        18. Recommend the employment of Caitlin Westenberger as a long-term substitute Reading Specialist at Indian Rock Elementary effective February 1, 2016 through the end of the 2015-2016 school year at the daily rate of $105.

      8. Leave of Absence

        1. Recommend Board approval of the request of Heather Guiddy, 4th Grade Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary for an intermittent FMLA leave of absence starting January 15, 2016.

        2. Recommend Board approval of the request of Tina Howe, Guidance Counselor at the High School for an intermittent FMLA leave of absence starting January 20, 2016.

      9. Additional Substitute Teachers for 2015-2016  

        Michael

        Klein

        Jennifer

        Lawless

        Alexander

        Rosenkrans

        Christine

        Mattiko

      10. Additional Guest Teachers for 2015-2016

        John

        Dreibelbis

        Gregory

        Lippiatt

        Kristine

        Long

        Claire

        McMillion

        Tracey

        Smith

      11. Additional Volunteer Coaches for Winter/Spring 2015-2016

        Steven Arbetman

        Boys Tennis

        Katelyn Balmer

        Track & Field

        Jenna Hammers

        Girls Volleyball

        J. Ander Pindzola

        Track & Field

        Craig Rapp

        Boys Tennis

        Matthew Weinstein

        Boys Volleyball

      12. Additional Volunteers for 2015-2016

        Kevin

        Bryant

        Lisa

        Campbell

        Jennifer

        Doran

        Hokyung

        Druck

        Lori

        Ehrlich

        Jenny

        Englerth

        Amanda

        Greenplate

        Kimberly

        Haga

        Amy

        Heim

        Maria

        Higgins

        Eric

        Kinard

        Teressa

        McClimans

        Adam

        Nolan

        Derrik

        Wolpert
    4. Additional Committee Reports
  8. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Board Report – Mr. Robinson
  9. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
  10. York Area Tax Bureau Report – Ms. Mason
  11. York County School of Technology – Mrs. Schroeder
  12. Recognition of Visitors
  13. Board Meeting and Committee Schedule
  14. Public Comment
  15. Adjournment
     
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