SOUTHERN YORK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE MEETING AGENDA June 7, 2001 6:30 P.M. - Executive Session: Personnel Item 7:00 P.M. - District Administration Building, Board Room I. Call Meeting to Order II. Pledge to the Flag III. Roll Call IV. Approval of Board Agenda. (Action) V. Approval of the Board May 17, 2001 meeting minutes. (Information, Mailed with agenda, Action) VI. Treasurer's Report; Construction Fund Report as of April 30, 2001. (Information) VII. Introduction of Visitors and Presentation(s) A. Overview of District's proposed Strategic Plan for 2001-2007 by William R. Murphy, Assistant Superintendent/Internal Facilitator and Committee Chairman. (Information, Copies of the Strategic Plan will be available for distribution at the meeting) B. Overview of Southern Middle School Curriculum Initiatives/Proposed Changes to the Program of Studies by John J. Wright, Principal. (Information, Mailed with agenda) VIII. Student Representative Report IX. Public Comment X. Old Business A. Review Bills for Payment (Information, Mailed with agenda, Action) B. Other items of business. XI. Committee Reports A. Education 1. The Board of Education to review the District's proposed Strategic Plan for 2001-2007 with recommendation to consider for approval at July 5, 2001 meeting based on the endorsement of the District's Strategic Plan Advisory Steering Committee. (Information) 2. The Board of Education to consider granting approval of the following changes proposed for the Southern Middle School Program of Studies effective for the 2001-02 School Year: (Action) a. Change science in grade 8 from Earth Science to Physical Science. b. Move geography from grade 8 to grade 7 as a semester course. Change World Cultures in grade 7 to a semester course. c. Approve a pilot program of Spanish I for selected students in grade 8. Approve the granting of high school credit if a student successfully completes the course, including the mid-term and final exams taken by Spanish I students in the high school. d. Approve the granting of a high school graduation credit for a student who passes the existing course in Algebra I, including the mid-term and final exams taken by Algebra I students at the high school. 3. The Board of Education to consider adoption of the following Southern Middle School textbook for use during the 2001-02 school year: For Physical Science, Grade 8: Science Explorer: Physical Science, Prentice Hall, 2001. (Action) 4. IASA, Title VI Update (Information) 5. Other items of business B. Finance and Budget 1. The Board of Education to consider approval of exonerations and refunds. (Action) 2. The Board of Education to consider award of bids for musical instruments. (Information, Mailed with agenda, Action) 3. The Board of Education to consider award of bids for athletic supplies. (Information, Mailed with agenda, Action) 4. The Board of Education to consider approval of depositories for 2001-2002 fiscal year. (Information, Mailed with agenda, Action) 5. The Board of Education to consider approval of committee recommendation for food service -2001-2002 school year. (Information, Mailed with agenda, Action) 6. The Board of Education to consider approval of insurance coverage for 2001-2002. (Information, Supplemental Mailing, Action) 7. The Board of Education to consider approval of agreement for payment in lieu of taxes with Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania. (Information, Mailed with agenda, Action) 8. Other items of business. C. Personnel and Policy 1. The Board of Education to consider approval of:(Action) Amy Burgess, Health and Physical Education at Susquehannock High School, Step 2 (2) Masters Level, effective with the 2001- 2002 school year. 2. The Board of Education to consider approval of the following 2001-2002 supplemental contracts: (Action) a. Pam Hains, 11th Grade Class Advisor, 1/2 of Step 1. b. Patrick Ishler, Football Band Director, Step 6. c. Erica Kares, 12th Grade Class Advisory, 1/2 of Step 1. d. Wayne Margelot, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Step 5. e. Heather Walker, 12th Grade Class Advisor, 1/2 of Step 1. f. Peter Walten, Head Varsity Tennis Coach, Step 3. g. Christina Wilson, 11th Grade Class Advisor, 1/2 of Step 1. 3. The Board of Education to consider approval of a change in salary for Eileen Schwienteck from $8/hour to $8.31/hour since it was incorrectly approved at a prior board meeting. (Action) 4. The Board of Education to consider the following additions to the substitute teacher list for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year: (Action) a. Melanie David b. Marie Felizzi-Mikesell c. David Janusz d. Christina McGarvey 5. The Board of Education to consider the approval of the following additions to the substitute support staff list. (Action) a. Cindy Forbes - Secretary/Clerk b. Melanie David - Instructional Assistant 6. The Board of Education to consider approval of the list of 2001 graduates having completed all the necessary requirements. (Information, Mailed with agenda, Action) 7. The Board of Education to rescind resignations of Ronald W. Jones and Nancy Reed for purposes of retirement received with effective dates of June 29 and June 15, 2001 respectively. (Action) 8. The Board of Education to consider establishing the position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction (K-12) and approval of the proposed job description. (Information, Mailed with Agenda, Action) 9. The Board of Education to consider authorizing the administration to file the following 2001-02, Improving America's Schools Act, Consolidated Federal Program Application for the estimated allocations as follows: (Action) a. Title I, $176,188 b. Title II, Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development (Math and Science) Program, $11,541 c. Title VI, $12,022 d. Class Size Reduction Initiative, Title VI, $51,993 10. The Board of Education to consider authorizing the Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12 to apply on behalf of the Southern York County School District to obtain the following 2001-02 federal program funds in the following estimated allocation: Safe and Drug Free Schools and Community Act of 1986, $14,407. (Action) 11. The Board of Education to consider approval of the following supplemental contracts for Summer 2001 Staff Development/In- Service Credit Courses: (Action) a. Kathleen Emdad, A Language Literacy Framework for Intermediate Elementary Classrooms, 36.66 hours at $22 per hour (2000-01) and 23.33 hours at $23 per hour (2001-02). b. Pam Ebersbach, Effective Use of Word, 30 hours at $22 per hour. c. Doris Rill, Effective Use of Word, 30 hours at $22 per hour. d. Cathy DiPiano, PowerPoint for Beginners, 15 hours at $22 per hour. e. Doris Rill, PowerPoint for Beginners, 15 hours at $22 per hour. f. Cathy DiPiano, Computer Use 101, 15 hours at $23 per hour. g. Cathy DiPiano, Computer Use 201, 30 hours at $23 per hour. h. Pam McCusker, PowerPoint for Beginners, 15 hours at $23 per hour. i. Kris Osborn, PowerPoint for Beginners, 15 hours at $23 per hour. j. Pam McCusker, Internet 3, 30 hours at $23 per hour. k. Kris Osborn, Internet 3, 30 hours at $23 per hour. l. Cathy DiPiano, Exploring Elementary Software, 30 hours at $23 per hour. m. Pam McCusker, Exploring Elementary Software, 30 hours at $23 per hour. n. Cathy DiPiano, Internet 1, 30 hours at $23 per hour. o. Pam McCusker, Internet 1, 30 hours at $23 per hour. p. John Loucks, Multimedia 1, 15 hours at $23 per hour. q. John Loucks, Multimedia 2, 30 hours at $23 per hour. r. Pam McCusker, Creating Classroom Materials 1, 15 hours at $23 per hour. s. Pam McCusker, Creating Classroom Materials 2, 30 hours at $23 per hour. 12. The Board of Education to consider approval of the following summer custodians and summer maintenance: (Action) Summer Custodians Andrew Gibson $5.15 per hour Michael Moore $5.15 per hour Bryan Herzog $5.15 per hour Jason Dunkelberger $5.15 per hour Davis Saunders $5.15 per hour Summer Maintenance Robert Bushman III $5.50 per hour 13. The Board of Education to consider approval of reduction in hours of employment for Steve Klesse, Head Custodian at Susquehannock High School from 2080 hours/year to 1930 hours/year. (Action) 14. Other items of business. D. Buildings and Grounds 1. Requests to use school facilities: (Information) a. York Unity Sports, Susquehannock High School gymnasium, May 24, 28, June 4 and 6, 2001 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. b. Boys Basketball Booster Club, Susquehannock High School gymnasiums, Tuesdays, June 12 to July 31, 2001 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. c. Boys Basketball Booster Club and Coaches, Susquehannock High School gymnasiums, June 1, 2001 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; June 2, 2001 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and June 3, 2001 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. d. Boys Soccer Boosters, Shrewsbury Elementary School Soccer Field #2, Monday through Friday, June 18, 2001 to August 1, 2001 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. e. Susquehannock High School PTSO, Room 125, Sunday, June 10, 2001 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday, June 11, 2001 from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. f. Susquehannock High School Hockey Boosters, varsity hockey field, Monday through Friday, June 18 to 22, 2001 and June 25 to 29, 2001 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. g. Susquehannock Junior High Wrestling Team and Boosters, Susquehannock High School gymnasiums, Friday, February 8, 2002 from 2:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 9, 2002 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2. Share copy of Susquehannock High School Renovations and Additions System Description from Rettew Associates, Inc. (Information, Mailed with agenda) 3. Share copy of Renovations and Additions to Susquehannock High School/District Administration April 26, 2001 Teach meeting Notes/Minutes from Rettew Associates, Inc. (Information, Mailed with agenda) 4. Share copy of Renovations and Additions to Susquehannock High School/District Administration Design Team Meeting No. 6 and No. 7. (Information, Mailed with agenda) 5. The Board of Education to consider approval of PLANCON A & B for Renovations and Additions to Susquehannock High School/District Administration. (Information, Mailed with agenda, Action) 6. The Board of Education to consider approval of administrative salaries for 2001/2002. (Action) E. Transportation, Health and Safety; Other items of business. F. Athletic and Extracurricular; Other items of business. XII. Reports of Representative Appointments A. Legislative Council B. York County School of Technology C. Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12 D. York Area Earned Income Tax Bureau E. Southern York County Regional Planning Commission F. Southern Regional Recreation Board 1. Share copy of April 10-May 8 Director's Report. (Information, Mailed with agenda) 2. Share copy of April 10,2001 meeting minutes. (Information, Mailed with agenda) G. Other items of business XIII. Secretary's Report A. Report on receipt of the following resignations: 1. Eric Shive, Junior High Assistant football Coach effective May 11, 2001. 2. Jack Stoneberg, Junior High Football Head Coach effective May 10, 2001. 3. Shirley Hagan, part-time math aide at Shrewsbury Elementary School effective June 13, 2001. 4. Wayne Margelot, Assistant Boy's Soccer Coach effective May 10, 2001. 5. Ellen Bright, Full-time Substitute Alternative Education Teacher effective May 4, 2001. 6. Georgia Myers, Instructional Assistant at Susquehannock High School due to retirement effective July 2, 2001. 7. Ronald W. Jones, Reading Specialist due to retirement effective July 2, 2001. 8. Nancy Reed, Elementary Teacher due to retirement effective July 2, 2001. B. Distribute "Report to Management" prepared by Beard Miller & Company. (Information, Mailed with agenda) C. Distribute "Official Statement" of General Obligation Bond, Series of 2001. (Information, Mailed with agenda) XIV. Superintendent's Report: The following staff members have been approved to attend the following conferences: (Information) A. Cynthia Moran, "Keystone Health Promotion Conference", June 18-21, 2001, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA B. Wendolyn Hewitt, "Risky Business", Susquehanna Counseling, May 21, 2001, Days Inn Conference Center, York, PA C. Beth M. Koontz, "I/D/E/A Principals Institute", July 17-19, 2001, Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12, New Oxford, PA D. Ray Lingenfelter, Sandy Lemmon, Beth Koontz, John Wright, Brian Cashman, Kevin Helmeczi, Maryjane Cook, Bob Bryson, Bill Murphy, and Tom Hensley, Lincoln Intermediate Summer Institute: "Shaping School Culture," New Oxford, PA. July 12-13, 2001. XV. Notes A. Share a copy of the Annual Update The Bus Stop from Laidlaw Transit, Inc. (Information, Mailed with agenda) B. Share copy of Summary Evaluation Report(s) on the following overnight educational field trips: 1. Susquehannock High School Earth Science Trip, May 10-14, 2001. (Information, Mailed with agenda) 2. Susquehannock High School Band/Orchestra Field Trip to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 10-13, 2001. (Information, Mailed with agenda) 3. Susquehannock High School High School Spanish Trip to Mexico, May 16-23, 2001. (Information, Mailed with agenda) 4. Southern Middle School Grade 8 Williamsburg Trip, May 10-11. 2001. (Information, Mailed with agenda) C. Share a copy of Summer Student Enrichment Program, 2001. (Information, Mailed with agenda) XVI. Announcement XVII. Adjournment