Agenda 2016-12-05

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD

RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING FOLLOWED BY PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

DECEMBER 5, 2016 – 7:00 PM

RONALD H. PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER


An Executive Session will be held at 6:30 PM.

 

A G E N D A

  1. Call to Order – Ms. Leopold-Sharp, President
    1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
    2. Roll Call
  2. The re-organization of the Board takes place for the election of a President and Vice-President and the setting of dates and times of meetings for the coming school year.

    Section 402 of the School Code states, “…that there shall be elected from the hold-over members a temporary President to chair the Re-organization meeting, and the Secretary of the Board shall act as Secretary of such meeting.”

    Items of business are as follows:

    1. Election of Temporary President  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
      1. Report of Nominations Committee – Mr. Eden

        The minutes of November 16 are provided.

      2. Election of President  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
        Return of Chair to the President
      3. Election of Vice-President  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    2. 2017 Meeting Schedule of Planning Committee and Regular Monthly Meetings.  The Administration recommends the approval of the meeting schedule for 2017. While voting will typically take place at regular monthly meetings, there may be occasion in which a special board meeting is held immediately prior to a planning committee meeting to accommodate a timely vote. Meeting start times are 7:00 PM and the meetings will be held in the Ronald H. Provard Education Center unless otherwise posted.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
    3. Committee and Miscellaneous Board Representative Assignments

      Policy 005 – Local Board Procedures – Organization

      1. Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee
      2. Communications Committee
      3. Facilities Committee
      4. Finance Committee
      5. Personnel Committee
      6. Policy Review Committee
      7. York County Tax Collection Committee – Ms. Mason is District Representative and Ms. Leopold-Sharp is Alternate.
      8. York County School of Technology Joint Operating Committee – Three-year term commenced on January 1, 2016 and will expire on December 31, 2018. Mrs. Schroeder is District Representative. Mr. Posenau is the Alternate.
      9. York County School of Technology Authority – Mr. Posenau is District Representative.
      10. York Adams Academy Board Representative – Mrs. Freireich is District Representative.
      11. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Board Representative – Three-year term commenced on July 1, 2014 and will expire on June 30, 2017. Mr. Richard Robinson will continue to serve the unexpired three-year term of Mr. Joel Sears.
      12. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Joint Operating Authority – Mrs. Freireich is District Representative.
      13. Legislative Policy – Mr. Robinson is District Representative.

        Board Members – Please call or email the President by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 7, to indicate your top three requests, ranked in priority order.

  3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Merkle

    The Administration recommends Board approval of the immediate expulsion of SID# 1756783268 as set forth in the Administrative Disciplinary Hearing Agreement following a hearing conducted by Board appointed hearing officer, Michele Merkle. The Agreement sets forth the details of the recommendation in response to the Act 26 violation. The student will be placed at an alternative school following the intake meeting with the Student Assistance Program. The student may apply to return to York Suburban for the start of the 2017-18 school year if the terms of the adjudication are met.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

  4. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason

    The Administration recommends Board approval of the snow removal bid to MJ Delp Construction for a two year contract. The first year costs are $95 per hour per piece of equipment and $650 per ton of anti-skid material. The second year costs are $98 per hour per piece of equipment and $650 per ton of anti-skid material.  [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]

  5. Adjournment

 YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2015 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER

A G E N D A
 

  1. Call to Order – Board President
  2. Board President’s Report 

    The Board met following the Regular Monthly Meeting on November 21, 2016 in Executive Session as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel items. No official action as taken.

  3. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Merkle
    1. Blue Ribbon Presentation – Information will be provided on the National Blue Ribbon Award.
    2. District Affiliated Report – YS Education Foundation – Sarah Reinecker, President will provide a brief report on the work of this organization.
    3. Board Visit to Middle School Cafeteria – Board members are invited to visit the middle school cafeteria on Tuesday, December 6 or Thursday, December 8 at 11:00. Please check in at the office.
    4. Overnight Field Trip Request – The Administration will recommend approval of several overnight field trips for students who make District, Regional and State programs.
    5. Full Day Kindergarten Update – The Administration will provide information of the proposal to expand Full Day Kindergarten.
  4. Business Office Report – Ms. Mason

    Items being recommended for approval on December 19

    1. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for High School Roof Replacement.
    2. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for High School Stadium Security Enhancements.
    3. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for High School fire alarm panels.
    4. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for Middle School curb and sidewalk replacement.
    5. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for High School stage floor, curtains and rigging.
    6. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for High School grease trap replacement.
    7. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for High School classroom doors.
    8. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for High School secure access on the classroom doors.
    9. The Administration recommends Board approval of advertising and soliciting for bids for modifications and equipment for East York kitchen.
    10. The Administration recommends Board approval of a three (3) year service agreement with Johnson Controls for District wide controls.
    11. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Agreement with Executive Coach, Inc. to take the High School English students to see a Broadway show in New York City on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 for a total cost of $4,200 for two buses.
    12. The Administration recommends Board approval of the pest control agreement with Tomlinson Bomberger for all buildings for a total cost of $4,140.
  5. Student Board Representative Report – Peyton Stuart
  6. Committee Reports 
    1. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Schroeder

      The Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee will be recommending approval of three new and four modifications to existing high school courses as per the attached document.

    2. Communications Committee – Ms. Shaffer

      The minutes of September 22 are provided.

    3. Finance Committee – Mr. Posenau

      The minutes of October 26 are provided.

    4. Personnel Committee – Ms. Bates

      The minutes of October 4 are provided.

    5. Policy Review Committee – Mr. Thoman

      The Policy Review Committee will be recommending approval of the following policy revisions.

      1. 204 Attendance
      2. 247 Hazing
      3. 609 Investment of District Funds
      4. 824 Maintaining Professional Adult/Student Boundaries
    6. Additional Committee Reports/Announcements
  7. Lincoln Intermediate Unit  

    The “…by Dawn’s Early Light” highlights of the LIU Board Meeting of November 29 is provided.

  8. York Adams Academy – Mrs. Freireich
  9. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Ms. Mason
  10. York County School Technology – Mrs. Schroeder

    The YCST Joint Operating Committee Mini-Board Report of November 22 is provided.

  11. Board Meeting and Committee Schedule  

    A new calendar will be published for January through June 2017 meetings once committee assignments are made.

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

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

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