Agenda 2016-07-18
YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
COMBINED PLANNING COMMITTEE & REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
JULY 18, 2016 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER
An Executive Session will be held at 6:45 PM.
A G E N D A
- General Business
Call to Order – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- Roll Call
- Moment of Silence – We will take a moment of silence out of respect for the recent loss of two students. A York Suburban High School student died on July 3 and a student in the York Suburban High School autistic support room died on July 6.
- Public Comment. All comments and questions will be addressed to the President. Board and staff members will not normally respond to comments or questions during the meeting unless recognized by the President for this purpose. Comments will be limited, at the discretion of the President, to five minutes or less.
- Discussion and Action on Board Minutes. Approval of the Minutes of the Combined Planning Committee Meeting and Regular Monthly Meeting of June 20, 2016. [Public Comment; Approval as submitted/corrected]
- Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Posenau [Consent Agenda: Would any Board member like any of these items considered separately or are there any questions any 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 June 30, 2016 [File for audit]
- Board President’s Report – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
- Appointment of Voting Delegates to participate in the PA School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Meeting on Saturday, October 15, 2016 as part of the PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Board met prior to this evening’s meeting in Executive Session as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing matters of legal consultation. No official action was taken.
- Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Merkle
- Final Report for Graduating Class
- Student Enrollment Report
- Overview of District Volunteers – Policy 916
- Personnel Management Report
- The Administration recommends approval of the following two foreign exchange students at the High School for 2016-17.
- Juan Mirete. Juan is a native of Spain and currently attends IES Licenciado Francisco Cascales. He is sponsored by World Heritage and will reside with the Clarke family during the 2016-17 school year. Aimee and James Clarke live at 143 Shelbourne Drive and currently have two York Suburban students. Jeffrey, who will be a fourth grader, attends Indian Rock Elementary, and Kevin, who will be a seventh grader, attends the Middle School.
- Mert Danisman. Mert is a native of Turkey and currently attends Sinav Anadolu College. He is sponsored by the Rotary Club of York and will reside with three York Suburban families during the 2016-17 school year. Mert’s first home placement will be with Joseph and Amber Seidel, 1679 Sleepy Hollow Road. The Seidels have two children in the district, Gelisse who will be a seventh grader at the Middle School and Byron who will be a fifth grader at Indian Rock Elementary.
[Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the overnight field trip request for High School Band, Choir, Orchestra and Color Guard. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends the immediate return from expulsion of Student #212513. This student was expelled as a result of an administrative recommendation resulting from a hearing conducted by Dr. Merkle on April 17, 2015. The Administration recommends a return to York Suburban because of the positive progress made by the student as reported by River Rock Academy. [Motion; Roll Call Vote]
Additional items are on the Addendum at the bottom of the agenda.
- Personnel Committee Report – Ms. Bates
Please note there is an Addendum at the bottom of agenda.
Consent Agenda [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes resignation, employment, building re-assignment, volunteer coaches, band volunteer and appointment. 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]
- Resignation
Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Morgan Waddell as a high school math teacher effective July 13, 2016. - Employment
- Recommend the employment of Cheryl Bowman, who is currently a 50% Kindergarten Teacher at Yorkshire Elementary, as a full-time First Grade Teacher at Yorkshire Elementary at the salary of $65,700 (M.S. – Step 4) beginning with the 2016-2017 school year.
- Recommend the employment of Charmanique Gingles as a full-time substitute School Nurse at the Middle School and Yorkshire Elementary for the 2016-2017 school year at the salary of $53,200 (B.S. – Step 1).
- Recommend the employment of Amy Johns as an Instructional Support Aide at the Middle School at the hourly rate of $10.50 effective August 17, 2016.
- Recommend the employment of Diana Loomis as a Middle School Office Aide at the hourly rate of $10.50 effective August 15, 2016.
- Recommend the employment of Rachael Schwimer as an Instructional Support Aide at Indian Rock Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.50 effective August 17, 2016.
- Recommend the employment of Heidi Woodrome as an Instructional Support Aide at Indian Rock Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.50 effective August 17, 2016.
- Building Re-Assignment for 2016-2017
Name
2015-2016 Building Assignment
2016-2017 Building Assignment
Scott Wagner
Middle School
High School
- Volunteer Coaches for Fall 2016-2017
Nathan Hoover
Golf
Malena Sanders
Girls Tennis
Scott Toman
Girls Tennis
Mark O’Reilly
Girls Tennis
Erin Kerchner
Girls Soccer
Justin Krebs
Cross Country
Christine Krebs
Cross Country
Adam Walton
Cross Country
David Mitchell
Cross Country
Natalie Mitchell
Cross Country
Kate Leik
Cross Country
Patricia Murray
Cross Country
Tracy Smith
Cross Country – Junior High
Chad Garner
Football – High School
Cody Waltimyer
Football – Junior High
Alexis Snell
Cheerleading
Gina Neiderer
Girls Volleyball
Jamie Evans
Girls Volleyball
Oliver Good
Girls Volleyball
- Band Volunteer for 2016-2017
Joshua Lofties
- Resignation
- Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the contract with Core Design Group for Security Renovations at Yorkshire and Valley View Elementary Schools for a total of $10,000. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting of bids for Security Renovations at Yorkshire and Valley View Elementary Schools. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the Change Order from East Coast Contracting for the Middle School Cafeteria in the amount of $35,451.97 for the additional work to be performed in the kitchen area on the floor. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote].
- Presentation:
Kenneth Phillips, RBC Capital Markets, will present a Debt Profile and Financing Review.
- Informational:
- Budget Update 2016-17
- East York Elementary PTO donation of $1,215.33 for field trip busing
- Yorkshire Elementary PTO donation of $700 for Flinchbaugh’s field trip
- All-Sports Booster Club donation of $400 toward Field Hockey goalie equipment
- All-Sports Booster Club donation of $242.47 for Girls Volleyball supplies
- All-Sports Booster Club donation of $1,175 for swim bags for Boys and Girls Swimming
- Valley View Elementary PTO donation of $176.44 for Grade 2 Step Up Trip to Indian Rock Elementary
- Valley View Elementary PTO donation of $441.10 for Strand Capitol field trip for the school
- Valley View Elementary PTO donation of $254 for Kindergarten field trip to Perry Dell Farms
- Indian Rock Elementary PTO donation of $4,697.09 for busing for field trips
- Indian Rock Elementary PTO donation of $765 for Gettysburg field trip – Grade 5
- Indian Rock Elementary PTO donation of $464 for Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center field trip
- Trojan Soccer Club donation of $500 for use of fields and facilities
- Student Board Representative Report – Mr. Stuart
- Committee Reports – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
- Ad Hoc Committee Report – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
The minutes of June 2 are provided.
- Facilities Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
- The minutes of May 18 are provided.
- The Facilities Committee recommends Board approval of the Eagle Scout Project proposed by Ethan Staub to repair and landscape the courtyard at the York Suburban Middle School. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- Finance Committee Report – Mr. Posenau
- The minutes of April 20 are provided.
- The July 20 Finance Committee meeting has been canceled.
- Cyber Privacy and Network Liability Insurance
- Additional Committee Reports
- Ad Hoc Committee Report – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
- Lincoln Intermediate Unit Board Report – Mr. Robinson
The “…by Dawn’s Early Light”, highlights of the LIU Board meeting of June 28, is provided.
- York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
- York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Ms. Mason
- York County School of Technology – Mrs. Schroeder
The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of June 30 is provided.
- Recognition of Visitors
- Board Meeting and Committee Schedule
- Public Comment. All comments and questions will be addressed to the President. Board and staff members will not normally respond to comments or questions during the meeting unless recognized by the President for this purpose. Comments will be limited, at the discretion of the President, to five minutes or less.
- Adjournment
An Executive Session will be held immediately following the meeting.
ADDENDUM
TO: Members of the York Suburban School Board
FROM: Michele A. Merkle, Ed.D., Superintendent
DATE: July 18, 2016
SUBJECT: Addendum to the Agenda for the Combined Planning Committee & Regular Monthly Board Meeting of July 18, 2016IV. Superintendent Report – Dr. Merkle
H. All-Hazards School Safety Plan Update. A brief overview of the A.L.I.C.E. model will be provided.
I. York Academy Regional Charter School Update. Dr. Merkle will share information relative to a request for an amendment to the charter.
V. Personnel Committee Report – Ms. Bates
B. Employment
7.
Name:
Joshua Q. Fisher
Education:
Millersville University, B.S. in Secondary Education (Biology)
Certification:
Biology 7-12 (pending)
Contract:
Temporary Professional Contract
Salary:
$53,200 – B.S. – Step 1
Assignment:
Middle School – Science Teacher
Effective:
2016-2017 (Pending completion of employment documents)
8.
Name:
Matthew J. Moran
Education:
West Chester University of PA, B.M. in Music Education
Certification:
Business/Computer/Information Technology K-12
Social Studies 7-12
English 7-12
Music K-12
Mathematics 7-12
Technology Education K-12 (Industrial Arts)
Contract:
Temporary Professional Contract
Salary:
$53,200 – B.S. – Step 1
Assignment:
Middle School – Business/Computer/Information Technology Teacher
Effective:
2016-2017
9. The Administration recommends Board approval of the position of Summer School Classroom Aide at the rate of $15.00 per hour for approximately 312 hours for four aides.
10. Recommend the employment of the following people as a Summer School Classroom Aide at the hourly rate of $15.00 effective June 20, 2016:
Rupa Asuri
Kathleen Hall
Marguerite Mann
Alicia Roseberry
11. Recommend the employment of Kelly Martin as an Instructional Support Aide at the Middle School at the hourly rate of $10.50 effective August 17, 2016.
12. Recommend the employment of Kathleen Swope as an Office Aide at Valley View Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.50 effective August 15, 2016.
F. Appointment
Recommend the employment of Molly McAuliffe as Middle School Yearbook Advisor for the 2016-2017 school year at the salary of $917 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.