Agenda 2017-05-22
YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
MAY 22, 2017 – 7:00 PM
PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER
An Executive Session will be held at 5:00 PM.
A G E N D A
- General Business
Call to Order – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- Roll Call
- 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 Planning Committee Meeting of May 8, 2017 and the Regular Monthly Meeting of April 17, 2017. [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 April 30, 2017 [File for audit]
- Board President’s Report – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
- Peyton Stuart is attending his last meeting as the Student Board Representative. He will be recognized for his service at this time.
- The Board met prior to this meeting in Executive Session as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act for the purpose of discussing negotiations. No official action was taken.
- Recommendation for John Posenau to be appointed Treasurer for one year beginning July 1, 2017 at no compensation. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- Recommendation for Corinne Mason to be appointed Board Secretary for a two year term beginning June 1, 2017 as part of her responsibilities as the Director of Finance. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Merkle
- Student Enrollment Report
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the application for Act 80 days for the 2017-18 school year for the following dates and reasons:
August 14 – In-service for all staff
August 15 – In-service for all staff
October 4 – Parent/Teacher Conferences for all staff
November 1 – In-service program for elementary staff
November 3 – In-service program for secondary staff
March 9 – In-service for all staff
May 25 – In-service for all staff[Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the addition of two full-time aide positions for the Emotional Support program at the intermediate (grade 3-5) level. The district previously contracted with the LIU for these positions. With the change in teacher, it is an appropriate time to change the enitre staff and there will be a cost savings. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the addition of two full-time aide positions for the Autistic Support program at the primary (K-2) level. These positions were considered as a part of the package when the Board approved the transfer of the Autistic support program from the LIU and these positions were considered as a part of the total savings that the district would realize from this change. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration is recommending the addition of a half-time custodial position. This is accounted for in the budget to be approved tonight. The position is designated for the middle school at this time as there is a need for additional help as delineated in the attached document. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration would like to update the Board with the plans for the assignment of the five additional teaching positions built into the budget. At this point, the intent is to assign the positions as follows: 1.5 Kindergarten, 0.5 Spanish with high school placement, and 1.0 to be split Social Science/Dean for Middle School placement. The remaining two positions will be assigned to some combination of the following: Kindergarten, Grade 3 and/or Music.
- Business Office Report – Ms. Mason
- The Administration recommends Board adoption of the resolution to approve the 2017-18 General Operating Fund Budget in the amount of $55,720,297 and to set the real estate tax rate at 22.7495 mills. This represents a 1.5% increase which is less than the state index of 2.5% set for the 2017-18 fiscal year. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board adoption of the resolution authorizing the distribution of $665,159.86 of state gaming funds to 5,433 eligible homestead properties and 0 farmstead properties under Section 342 of Act 1. This certified amount is $1,360.65 more than the amount certified for the 2016-17 year. The real estate tax reduction amount applicable to each approved homestead for 2017-18 is $123.17. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval for the Director of Finance to authorize all of the necessary transfers required for the 2016-17 fiscal year that are needed after June 30, 2017. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the following Depositories for 2017-18:
- Adams County National Bank
- Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund (PSDLAF)
- Integrity Bank
[Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the revised Use of Facilities Fee Schedule. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of The Glatfelter Agency, a Division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, as Broker of Record for the 2017-18 fiscal year. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the bid to Virco in the amount of $43,107 for furniture for Valley View Elementary and Yorkshire Elementary. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the appointment of the firm, Stock and Leader Attorneys at Law, Solicitor for the District for the 2017-18 fiscal year. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of Pittsburgh Stage to do the stage renovations at the High School Auditorium, which include replacement of the curtains, relocation of the rigging and replacing the floor for a total cost of $138,000. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the contract with Wisehaven Event Center at a cost of $1,000 for the room and $3.00 per person for food and beverage for the Homecoming Dance to be held on October 7, 2017. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the Catering Sales Agreement with Wyndham Garden for the Prom to be held on May 19, 2018. The room rental is $1,000. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the three year agreement with Wellspan for athletic trainer services at an annual cost of $28,500. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the establishment of the Student Activity Account, York Suburban Middle School Yearbook Club, for the purposes of raising funds to pay for yearbooks and purchasing yearbook club supplies. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the five year contract with Whitson’s Culinary Group as the Food Service Management Company to be renewed annually as required by the PA Department of Education. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the 2017-18 Food Service Budget of $1,363,919 and set the lunch and breakfast prices as follows:
Proposed Meal Prices – 2017-18
$.10 Increase (Lunch)
Lunch
Breakfast
$2.40 Elementary
$1.40 Elementary
$2.65 Secondary
$1.40 Secondary
$3.90 Adult
$2.05 Adult
[Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of a contract with Lead Smart Coaching, LLC in the amount of $3,700 for a day of administrative training and ongoing coaching in the area of mindfulness and school leadership. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the Resolution with Respect to Refinancing and Restructuring York County School of Technology Authority, Series of 2007 Lease Revenue Bonds and Financing Renovations and Additions to the York County School of Technology. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of the change order to McCarty & Son, Inc. in the amount of $69,594 for the sound system work for the stadium. The item was originally part of the electrical bid for the Stadium Security Enhancement Project for which we received no bids. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of an agreement between York Suburban School District and Schoology, Inc. for the purchase of services in connection with Schoology’s web-based Learning Management System (LMS) for a total subscription cost of $9,500. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval for settlement of the tax assessment appeal litigation (Case No. 2016-SU-001319-26) for Tax Parcel 48-000-11-0020.00-00000, 325 South Belmont Street, Spring Garden Township, York County, Pennsylvania owned by York Pennsylvania Hospital Company, LLC, for a total assessed value for tax years 2016 and 2017 as follows:
2016: $4,919,770
2017: $3,954,930Absent major renovations, improvements, or demolition of the subject property, or a county-wide reassessment, there shall be no further change to the assessment of the subject property until the tax year beginning January 1, 2020. The District Administration and solicitor are authorized to take all steps necessary to effectuate this settlement and to resolve this pending tax assessment appeal case. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- The Administration recommends Board approval of TIPS as a vendor for purchasing under contract. [Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- Informational:
- Change in walk zone update
- Donation in the amount of $909 from the Valley View PTO for field trips to Flinchbaughs and Perry Dell Farms
- Food Service Department Report
- Student Board Representative Report – Peyton Stuart
Welcome to Next Year’s Student Board Representative – Elise Atkinson
- Committee Reports – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
- Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Mrs. Schroeder
The minutes of March 23 are provided.
- Communications Committee Report – Ms. Shaffer
The Activity and Communications Reports are provided.
- Personnel Committee Report – Ms. Bates
(Please note there is an Addendum located at the end of the agenda.)- The minutes of April 11 are provided.
- Consent Agenda [You have before you the Personnel Report which includes retirement, resignation, appointment, employment, leave of absence, re-appointment of extracurricular advisors, appointment of department chairpersons and resource persons, re-appointment of medical personnel, substitute teacher, guest teachers, prospective teacher as a substitute teacher and 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]
- Retirement
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Recommend Board approval of the retirement of Gertrude Baronner, Custodian at Valley View Elementary, effective June 30, 2017. Mrs. Baronner is retiring after having served 10 years with York Suburban School District.
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Recommend Board approval of the request of Victoria Gross to rescind her letter of retirement previously approved at the December 19, 2016, Board meeting.
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- Resignation
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Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Rebecca Deal, Instructional Support Aide at East York Elementary, effective May 25, 2017.
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Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Cari Flora, Custodial at the High School, effective May 10, 2017.
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Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Victoria Gross, Director of Educational Services, effective June 1, 2017.
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Recommend Board approval of the resignation of Michelle Lucabaugh, Administrative Assistant for Pupil Personnel & Technology in the Education Center, effective August 5, 2017.
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- Appointment
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Recommend the appointment of Jennifer Harr as MS Student Council Co-Advisor and MS Assistant Student Council Co-Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year at the salaries of $737 and $404.50, respectively, which represents 1/2 of Step 2 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
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Recommend the appointment of Pamela Kutcher as MS Student Council Co-Advisor and MS Assistant Student Council Co-Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year at the salaries of $737 and $404.50, respectively, which represents 1/2 of Step 2 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
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Recommend the appointment of Melissa Martin as MS Yearbook Co-Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year at the salary of $462 which represents ½ of Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
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Recommend the appointment of Molly McAuliffe as MS Yearbook Co-Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year at the salary of $544.50 which represents ½ of Step 2 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
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Recommend the appointment of Joelle Stark as HS French Club Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year at the salary of $394 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
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- Employment
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Name:
Arianna N. Good
Education:
Garden Spot High School, Diploma; Cairn University, B.S. in Education and B.S. in Bible; Cabrini University, M.Ed. with a Reading Specialist Concentration
Certification:
Special Education PK-12
Elementary K-6
Mid-Level Mathematics 6-9
Reading Specialist PK-12
Contract:
Professional Contract
Salary:
$67,900 – M.S. – Step 5
Assignment:
Special Education Teacher – East York Elementary
Effective:
2017-2018
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Name:
Melissa R. Hendrix-Martin
Education:
Kennard Dale High School, Diploma; Bloomsburg University of PA, B.S. in Education
Certification:
English 7-12
Contract:
Temporary Professional Contract
Salary:
$56,625 – B.S. – Step 3
Assignment:
English Language Arts Teacher – Middle School
Effective:
2017-2018
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Name:
Adam J. Schimpf
Education:
Gettysburg College, B.A. in Mathematics; Wilkes University, M.S. in Education
Certification:
Mathematics 7-12
Contract:
Professional Contract
Salary:
$67,900 – M.S. – Step 5
Assignment:
Mathematics Teacher – Middle School
Effective:
2017-2018
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Recommend the employment of Carol Brown as an Instructional Support Aide at Valley View Elementary at the hourly rate of $10.65, effective August 16, 2017.
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Recommend the employment of Nathan Beuschlein as HS Percussion Advisor (Fall) for the 2017-2018 school year at the salary of $1,264 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
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Recommend the employment of Jordan Cobb as a Seasonal Maintenance Employee at the hourly rate of $8.50, effective May 23, 2017.
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Recommend the employment of Sara Freed as an Administrative Assistant for MS Guidance at the Middle School at the hourly rate of $15.00, effective June 12, 2017.
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Recommend the employment of Chrystal Gerner as a 7-hour per day Instructional Support Aide in the Autism Support classroom at Valley View Elementary School at the hourly rate of $10.83, effective August 16, 2017.
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Recommend the employment of Marguerite Mann as a 7-hour per day Instructional Support Aide in the Autism Support classroom at Valley View Elementary School at the hourly rate of $11.94, effective August 16, 2017.
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Recommend the employment of Amy Moffitt as a 7-hour per day Instructional Support Aide in the Emotional Support classroom at East York Elementary School at the hourly rate of $10.83, effective August 16, 2017.
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Recommend the employment of Mary Beth Reese as a 5-hour per day Custodian at East York Elementary at the hourly rate of $13.39, effective May 9, 2017.
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Recommend the employment of Denise Stayman as Middle School Head Cheerleading Coach (Fall) for the 2017-2018 school year at the stipend of $1,562 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
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- Leave of Absence
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Recommend Board approval of the request of Lacie Harlacker, Custodian at the Middle School, for an FMLA leave of absence starting May 4, 2017, through approximately July 17, 2017.
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Recommend Board approval of the request of Kathy Pugh, Administrative Assistant at the High School, for an FMLA leave of absence starting May 5, 2017, through approximately May 25, 2017.
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Re-Appointment of Extracurricular Advisor for 2016-2017
LAST
FIRST
POSITION
SALARY
STEP
Stiles
Jonathan
HS Musical Sound & Lighting
$1,279
4
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Re-Appointment of Extracurricular Advisors for 2017-2018
LAST
FIRST
POSITION
SALARY
STEP
Anderson
Daniel
National Honor Society Advisor
$1,556
Step 4
Bedell
Elizabeth
HS GSA
$1,156
Step 4
Bedell
Elizabeth
HS Newspaper Advisor
$1,156
Step 4
Bedell
Elizabeth
HS Project Harmony Advisor
$1,156
Step 4
Cebula
Heidi
HS English Honor Society Advisor
$656
Step 4
Fornadel
Karen
National Art Honor Society Advisor
$1,556
Step 4
Geiple
Jacqueline
HS Green Club Advisor
$1,156
Step 4
Gentzyel
Leslie
HS Science Olympiad Coordinator
$1,156
Step 4
Good
Oliver
HS Assistant Student Council Advisor
$1,556
Step 4
Gutekunst
Neil
HS Best Buddies Advisor (1/2)
$1,053 (1/2)
Step 4
Hammond
Joan
11th Grade Class Advisor
$1,156
Step 4
Hammond
Joan
12th Grade Class Advisor
$1,156
Step 4
Houck
Stacy
MS Envirothon Coordinator
$459
Step 2
Husler
Matthew
HS Jazz Band
$2,318
Step 4
Husler
Matthew
HS Marching & Concert Band Director
$6,558
Step 4
Intrieri
Amy
MS Musical Choral Director
$2,106
Step 4
Intrieri
Amy
MS Musical Director (1/2)
$982 (1/2)
Step 2
Jackson
Michael
MS TV Technical Advisor
$2,201
Step 4
Kingston
Jolene
HS SADD Advisor
$1,156
Step 4
Kinneman
Heather
HS Spanish Honor Society Advisor
$656
Step 4
Krzanowski
Amber
HS Trojan Theatre Set Design & Construction
$1,790
Step 3
Lawrence
Sarah
HS Quiz Bowl (1/2)
$778 (1/2)
Step 4
Lubaszewski
Thomas
HS Ski Club Advisor
$656
Step 4
Markey
Ashley
HS Assistant Marching Band Director
$4,123
Step 4
Martin
Jennifer
HS Best Buddies Advisor (1/2)
$1,053 (1/2)
Step 4
McAuliffe
Molly
MS Musical Choreographer
$1,261
Step 4
McAuliffe
Molly
MS Musical Director (1/2)
$1,403 (1/2)
Step 4
McFadden
James
MS Science Fair Coordinator
$2,106
Step 4
Metzler
Shannon
HS Trojan Theatre Director
$3,448
Step 3
Payne
Scott
MS TV Program Advisor
$1,752
Step 4
Rodriguez
Felicia
HS Color Guard (Fall)
$2,849
Step 4
Shearer
Carole
HS German Honor Society Advisor
$558
Step 3
Smith
Marjorie
10th Grade Class Advisor
$656
Step 4
Stayer
Hannah
HS YS Singers
$2,278
Step 4
Stayer
Hannah
MS Choir
$874
Step 3
Styer
Erika
9th Grade Class Advisor
$656
Step 4
Styer
Erika
HS Link Crew
$2,106
Step 4
Thrush
Ashley
HS Strings Ensembles
$2,106
Step 4
Thrush
Ashley
MS Orchestra
$1,056
Step 4
Thrush
Ashley
Tri-M Music Honor Society Advisor
$656
Step 4
Toren
Joseph
HS TV Studio Advisor
$3,457
Step 4
Weinrich
Steven
MS Musical Set Design & Construction
$1,156
Step 4
Weld
Jesse
HS Quiz Bowl (1/2)
$778 (1/2)
Step 4
Whiteley
Stephen
HS Student Council Advisor
$2,806
Step 4
Willson
Kevin
HS Yearbook Advisor
$2,106
Step 4
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Appointment of Department Chairpersons and Resource Persons for a 3 year term of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020, to be reviewed annually.
LAST
FIRST
POSITION
SALARY
Bedell
Elizabeth
9-12 English Department Chair
$2,400
Eifert
Cynthia
6-8 Social Science Department Chair
$1,800
Furjanic
Erica
K-12 Art Department Chair
$2,000
Gentzyel
Leslie
9-12 Science Department Chair
$2,400
Hammond
Joan
6-12 FACS Department Chair
$1,800
Hauck
Wendy
K-5 Math Resource Person
$1,000
Haun
Donna
9-12 Special Education Department Chair
$1,600
Henry
Kerri
K-5 Elem. Guid. and Behavior Support Resource Person
$1,000
Howe
Tina
6-12 Guidance Department Chair
$1,800
Johnson
Cheryl
K-5 Science Resource Person
$1,000
Kendrick
Amy
K-12 Library Department Chair
$2,000
Kenee
Alyce
K-8 Computer and Information Technology Department Chair
$1,800
Kinneman
Heather
6-12 World Language Department Chair
$1,800
Kowitz
Alicia
6-8 Math Department Chair
$1,800
Markey
Ashley
K-12 Music Department Chair
$2,000
McFadden
James
6-8 Science Department Chair
$1,800
Milkowski
Elizabeth
K-12 Wellness Department Chair
$2,000
Moore
Jared
6-12 Technology Education Department Chair
$1,800
Page
Karen
6-8 Language Arts Department Chair
$1,800
Spanswick
Sallie
K-12 ESL Resource Person
$1,000
Stover
Julie
K-5 Language Arts Resource Person
$1,000
Uffelman
Amy
K-5 Social Science Resource Person
$1,000
Werkley
Rushell
9-12 Math Department Chair
$2,400
Willson
Kevin
9-12 Business Education Department Chair
$1,600
Rumbaugh
Christopher
9-12 Social Science Department Chair
$2,400
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Re-Appointment of Medical Personnel for 2017-18
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Recommend the re-appointment of Christian N. Carlisle, DDS, as the school dentist at an examining fee of $10 per student.
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Recommend the re-appointment of East York Family Medicine – Wellspan Medical Group with Dr. Carlene Warner and Dr. Teresa Seydel, as our primary physicians for consultation, supervision of protocols and required school physical examinations (excluding sports physicals) at a consultation fee of $500 per year. The individual physical examination fee is $15 per student.
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Recommend the employment of the following Substitute Teacher at the daily rate of $100, effective May 23, 2017.
Angeline Hepner
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Recommend the employment of the following Guest Teachers at the daily rate of $100, effective May 23, 2017.
Marc Charisse
Lauren Moore
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Recommend the employment of the following Prospective Teacher as a Substitute Teacher at the daily rate of $100, effective May 23, 2017.
Morgan King
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Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteers for 2016-2017.
Nathaniel Burt
Joseph Seidel
- Retirement
- Policy Review Committee – Mr. Thoman
The committee recommends the following policy revisions.
- Policies reviewed by committee.
- Policies reviewed by the administrative team with minor revisions.
- Policies reviewed by the administrative team with no change.
- 107 Adoption of Planned Instruction
- 108 Adoption of Textbooks
- 109 Resource Materials
- 112 Guidance Counseling
- 113 Special Education
- 113.1 Discipline of Students with Disabilities
- 113.4 Confidentiality of Special Education Student Information
- 114 Gifted Education
- 123.2 Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- 124 Alternative Instruction Courses
- 140 Charter Schools
- 143 Standards for Persistently Dangerous Schools
- 144 Standards for Victims of Violent Crimes
[Motion; Discussion; Roll Call Vote]
- Additional Committee Reports
- Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Mrs. Schroeder
- Lincoln Intermediate Unit Board Report – Mr. Robinson
- York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
- York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Ms. Mason
- York County School of Technology – Mrs. Schroeder
- Recognition of Visitors
- Board Meeting and Committee Schedules
- 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: May 22, 2017
SUBJECT: Addendum to the Agenda for the Regular Monthly Meeting of May 22, 2017
VII. Committee Reports – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
C. Personnel Committee Report – Ms. Bates
d. Employment
XIII.
Name:
Jennifer L. Fasick
Education:
Red Land High School, Diploma; B.S. in Elementary Education, Millersville University; M. of Education in Educational Leadership, Wilkes University
Experience:
High School Assistant Principal, Middle School Math Teacher, 5th Grade Teacher, West Shore School District.
Terms of Employment:
July 1 to June 30, 260 days, full-time salaried position
Salary:
$92,045
Assignment:
Middle School Assistant Principal
Effective:
On or about July 1, 2017, pending employment documents