School Board Meeting Agendas

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 2, 2023, 5:30 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
LGI Room #242 / Park in Rear of Building and Enter at Door #15

Agenda

I.                Call Meeting to Order             NICOLE WILSON

II.              Purpose of Meeting:

 a.      Review of Curricular Areas in Year 6 (2023-2024)

• PE/Wellness
• Library

III.           Review of the Goals/Objectives of Year 6 of the Curriculum Development Cycle

IV.            Introduction of Staff

a.      PE/Wellness:

• Department Chair, Tony Miller
• Administrator – Michael Snell

b.      Library:

• Department Chairs, Mary Kauffman / Melissa Sneeringer
• Administrator – Ben Louey

V.               Presentation of Curricular Areas

a.      PE/Wellness

b.      Library

VI.            Schedule for Upcoming Curricular Presentations

a.      October 16^th – Year 5 - Social Studies, Music, Counseling, & FCS

b.      October 30^th – Year 4 - Art, Business, World Language, STEM

c.      November 6^th – Year 3 - Mathematics

d.      November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science

e.      December 11^th – TBD

VII.         Next Meeting: October 16, 2023

VIII.      Adjourn Meeting

The September 25, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at Door No. 15, at the rear of the building. 

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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, September 25, 2023, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / LGI Room #242

 

5:30 PM, Executive Session for Negotiations (Closed to Public)

AGENDA

I.               Call To Order                                   RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

Flag salute and moment of silence

Roll call

Documented or announced reasons for known absences

Announcements regarding executive sessions held since the last sunshine meeting:   

·       September 25, 2023, prior to tonight’s voting meeting to discuss negotiations

II.             Welcome Visitors:  Formal and Informal requests to address the Board

III.           Board and Administration Response to Public Comment

IV.           Superintendent’s Report             DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS

V.             Student Representative’s Report      KRISTEN MUMMERT

VI.           Correspondence                               RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

VII.          Legislative Update                        DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS

VIII.         York County School of Technology           DAVE TRETTEL

IX.           York Adams Academy                                    KAREN BAUM

X.             Special Committee Reports (as needed)

LIU#12 Joint Authority Board Report, Bill Stiles

Board Survey Committee Follow-up Presentation, Dave Trettel

XI.           Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)

August 28, 2023 – Regular Voting Meeting

September 11, 2023 – Voting Meeting

September 11, 2023 – Directors’ Study Forum

XII.         Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote)          DOUG WHITE

Month Ending August 31, 2023

XIII.       Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)

    BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS

Budget and Finance                          DOUG WHITE

Buildings and Grounds                    DOUG WHITE

Transportation                                MICHAEL RITZ

    MANAGEMENT REPORTS

Policy                                              KAREN BAUM

Personnel                                           DOUG STEIN

    PROGRAM REPORTS

 Curriculum                                  NICOLE WILSON

XIV.      Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)

 This board meeting may be livestreamed.  There is no expectation of privacy.  (Board Policy No. 903)

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, September 18, 2023, 5:30 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
LGI Room #242 / Park in Rear of Building and Enter at Door #15

Agenda

I.             Call Meeting to Order                                KAREN BAUM

II.            Review the Plan for the Committee – Purpose and Goals

III.          Introduction of Staff – Curriculum Leaders, Department Heads, & Supervising

a.     Administrators – Chart

IV.          Overview of Curriculum Review / Writing Process

a.     Key Vocabulary

b.     Curriculum Handbook

c.     History / Cycle Chart

d.     Format

1)    Course Overview

2)    Planned Course

3)    Curriculum Maps

e.     Budget Process

V.           Current Curriculum (as of September 2023) - SGASD website

VI.          Schedule for Curricular Presentations & Format

a.     September 18^th – Overview

b.     October 2^nd – Year 6 - PE/Wellness & Library

c.     October 16^th – Year 5 - Social Studies, Music, Counseling, & FCS

d.     October 30^th – Year 4 - Art, Business, World Language, STEM

e.     November 6^th – Year 3 - Mathematics

f.      November 20^th – Year 1 - English Language Arts & Science

g.     December 11^th – TBD

VII.        Next Meeting: October 2, 2023

VIII.      Adjourn Meeting                                                                                    

 

 

BOARD BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 6:00 PM
District Technology Center
1472 Roth Church Road, Suite 101, Spring Grove - Enter at Door #9

Agenda

I.               Call Meeting to Order                                     DOUG WHITE

II.            Public Comment

III.          Update on Multi-Purpose Facility

·       Additional detail regarding location (site #4)

·       Update on facility design

·       Discussion on Campus “Master Plan” with Civil Engineering services

·       Next steps                                                                             

IV.          Capital Facilities Tour Date Confirmed

·       Saturday, September 30, 2023

V.             Future Planning

VI.          Adjourn Meeting                                              DOUG WHITE

                                                                                              

 

The September 11, 2023, Voting Meeting/Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at Door No. 15, at the rear of the building. 

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AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM

of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, September 11, 2023, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA

 

VOTING MEETING

I.               Call To Order                                                   DOUG WHITE

A.    Flag salute and moment of silence

B.    Roll call

C.    Documented or announced reasons for known absences

D.    Announcements regarding Executive Sessions held since last sunshine meeting:  N/A

II.             Formal and Inform Requests to Address the Board

III.          Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment

IV.           Correspondence                                                DOUG WHITE

V.             Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)

A.    Personnel                                                       DOUG STEIN

VI.          Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
 

DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING

I.             Call To Order                                                   DOUG WHITE

II.            Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board

III.          Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment

IV.          Business and Finance Committee                                           

A.    Budget and Finance                                     BEN RAMSAY

1)    2024-2025 Proposed Budget Timeline – M. Czapp

2)    Standard and Poor’s District Rating Update – M. Czapp

B.    Buildings and Grounds                                BEN RAMSAY

1)    Facilities Updates – M. Czapp, B. Stiles, G. Ioannidis

a.     Updated Draft YMCA Floor Plans

2)    Informational, Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting – September 13, 2023

3)    Informational, 2023 Board Facilities Walkthrough – September 30, 2023

V.             Management Committee

A.    Policy                                                          KAREN BAUM

1)    Proposed 2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule – G. Ioannidis

2)    Election of PSBA Officers – Slate of Candidates – G. Ioannidis

a.     PSBA’s Frequently Asked Questions re. Election of Officers

3)    Informational Minutes – Policy Committee Meeting (8-30-23) – G. Ioannidis

4)    Proposed Revisions to Policies (Link to Folder):

a.      Finances / Business Related:

                                               ·         #702 – Gifts / Grants / Donations

                                               ·         #228 – Student Government

                                               ·         #618 – Special Purpose Funds

b.     Board / Board Governance Related:

                                               ·         #003 – Functions

                                               ·         #011 – Board Governance / Standards for Code of Conduct

c.      Program Related

                                               ·         #122 – Extracurricular Activities

B.    Personnel                                                       DOUG STEIN

1)    Proposed Update / Nurses’ Compensation Matrix – G. Ioannidis

2)    Proposed Indoor Percussion Program Stipends – G. Ioannidis

3)    Confidential Proposed Personnel Actions for 9-25-23 Regular Voting Meeting

VI.          Program Committee

A.    Curriculum                                              NICOLE WILSON

1)    August 2023 – Third Day Enrollment Report – G. Ioannidis

a.     Summary Report

2)    Informational Memo – Proposed Curriculum Committee Meetings – G. Ioannidis

3)    Informational Item – Strategic Planning with District Leadership – G. Ioannidis

4)    Overnight Conference Request – M. Ludwig

5)    Proposed 2023-2026 Guidance Plan / Plan Attachments – M. Ludwig

6)    Informational Item – Special Education Ruling from PDE – M. Ludwig

VII.        Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)

VIII.      Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)

This board meeting may be live streamed.  There is no expectation of privacy.  (Board Policy No. 903)

 

BOARD POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 6:00 PM
Educational Services Center
100 East College Avenue, Spring Grove / ESC Board Room

Agenda

I.                 Confirm Attendees

II.              Background to Proposed Changes

III.           Proposed Policy Revisions / LINK TO FOLDER

a.      Finances / Business Related:

• #702 – Gifts / Grants / Donations
• #228 – Student Government
• #618 – Special Purpose Funds

b.      Board / Board Governance Related:

• #003 – Functions
• #011 – Board Governance / Standards for Code of Conduct

c.      Program Related

• #122 – Extracurricular Activities

IV.            Tentative Policies in the Queue

a.      To be reviewed internally and shared with Stock and Leader for Legal Opinion before presenting to Policy Committee

• Whistleblower Policy (related to fraud)
• Policies associated with Records Management (storage, retention, destruction)

V.               Wrap-up / Next Steps

a.      Include listed policies with September 11^th DSF Agenda items for review and discussion

b.      Include listed policies with September 25^th Regular Voting Agenda action items, recommending approval of a First Reading

c.      Include listed policies with October 23^rd Regular Voting Agenda action items, recommending approval of a Second and Final Reading

d.      2023-2024 continued implementation, in compliance with approved policy changes

                       

The August 28, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at Door No. 15, at the rear of the building. 

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE. 

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AGENDA

REGULAR VOTING MEETING

of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, August 28, 2023, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / LGI Room #242

 6:00 PM, Executive Session for Negotiations (Closed to Public)

I.              Call To Order                                               DAVE TRETTEL

• Flag salute and moment of silence
• Roll call
• Documented or announced reasons for known absences
• Announcements regarding executive sessions held since the last sunshine meeting: 
  • August 28, 2023, prior to tonight’s voting meeting to discuss negotiations

II.             Welcome Visitors:  Formal and Informal requests to address the Board

III.            Board and Administration Response to Public Comment

IV.            Superintendent’s Report             DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS

V.             Correspondence                                           DAVE TRETTEL

VI.            Legislative Update                        DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS

VII.           York County School of Technology     RODNEY SHEARER

VIII.          York Adams Academy                                        NO REPORT

IX.            Special Committee Reports (as needed)

X.             Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)

• July 17, 2023 – Regular Voting Meeting
• August 14, 2023 – Regular Voting Meeting
• August 14, 2023 – Directors’ Study Forum

XI.           Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote)                                                                    DOUG WHITE

• Month Ending July 31, 2023

XII.         Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)

BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS

• Budget and Finance                          DOUG WHITE
• Buildings and Grounds                    DOUG WHITE
• Transportation                                MICHAEL RITZ

 MANAGEMENT REPORTS

• Policy                                              KAREN BAUM
• Personnel                                           DOUG STEIN

PROGRAM REPORTS

• Curriculum                                  NICOLE WILSON

XIII.       Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)

 

The August 14, 2023, Voting Meeting / Directors’ Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at Door No. 15, at the rear of the building. 

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE. 

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AGENDA  

VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM 
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors  

Monday, August 14, 2023, Start Time 7:00 PM 
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA 

 

VOTING MEETING 

I. Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH 

A. Flag salute and moment of silence 
B. Roll call 
C. Documented or announced reasons for known absences 
D. Announcements regarding Executive Sessions held since last sunshine meeting:   

• July 17, 2023, for Personnel Reasons 

II. Formal and Inform Requests to Address the Board 

III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment 

IV. Correspondence - RACHEL ROHRBAUGH 

V. Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote) 

A. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
B. Policy KAREN BAUM
C. Personnel DOUG STEIN
D. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON 

VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote) 

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DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING 

I. Call To Order - RACHEL ROHRBAUGH 

II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board

III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment 

IV. Program Committee 

A. Curriculum - NICOLE WILSON 

1. PSSA/Keystone Results Presentation – Dr. Guadagnino, High School Admin. 

2. Curriculum Review and Development Cycle – Dr. Guadagnino 

3. Summer School/Camp Final Summary – Dr. Guadagnino, Administrators 

4. Proposed Affiliation Agreements (2) with Liberty University – Dr. Guadagnino 

5. Returns from Cyber/Charter School, Informational Update – Dr. Ioannidis 

6. Fall Superintendents’ Symposium Request – Dr. Ioannidis 

B. Athletic and Music - DAVE TRETTEL   

1. 2022-2023 Spring Sports Summary – J. Laux 

a. PIAA National Leadership Conference Student Attendees Presentation 

V.Business and Finance Committee 

A. Buildings and Grounds - DOUG WHITE 

1. Campus Facilities Projects Update – Dr. Ioannidis, M. Czapp, B. Stiles 

a. First Capital Proposal, Master Plan Engineering Services  

b. Maintenance Facility, Site Options 

• 8-7-2023 Buildings and Grounds Committee Presentation 

• Site Option Sketch Plans  

c. Confirm 2023-2024 Facilities Walkthrough (Options, 9/16/23 - 9/30/23) 

2. List of Approved Organizations for 2023-2024 Waiver of Rental Fees – B. Stiles 

B. Budget and Finance - DOUG WHITE  

1. Capital Projects’ Financing – C. Gibbons 

2. Tax Exoneration Requests (2) – M. Czapp 

• Request 1  

• Request 2 

3. Proposed 2023-2024 Fundraising Organizations – S. Kennedy 

C. Transportation - MIKE RITZ 

1. Proposed 2023-2024 Transportation Routes Memo – Dr. Ioannidis 

2. Proposed 2023-2024 Krise Transportation Drivers – Dr. Ioannidis 

VI. Management Committee 

A. Policy - KAREN BAUM 

1. Proposed Revision to Policy #827:  Operations, Conflict of Interest 

B. Personnel - DOUG STEIN 

1. Proposed Voting Action Items / August 28, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting 

VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas) 

VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote) 

A public meeting of the Spring Grove Area School District Buildings & Grounds (B & G) Board Committee will take place on Monday, August 7, 2023, in the Conference Room at the District Technology Center, 1472 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove.  The start time of the meeting is 5:30 PM.

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors

Monday, August 7, 2023, 5:30 PM
District Technology Center Conference Room, Suite 101 – Enter @ Door #9
1472 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA

Agenda

I. Call Meeting to Order - DOUG WHITE

II. Public Comment

III. Location of Maintenance Facility

IV. Engaging First Capital for Additional Campus Projects

V. Status of Roth Church Road Community Partnership

VI. Capital Facilities Tour Date 

• Saturday, September 16, 2023
• Saturday, September 30, 2023

VII. Future Planning

VIII. Adjourn Meeting - DOUG WHITE

The July 17, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.

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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors

Monday, July 17, 2023, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / LGI Room #242

VOTING MEETING AGENDA

I. Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

• Flag salute and moment of silence
• Roll call
• Documented or announced reasons for known absences
• Announcements regarding executive sessions held since the last sunshine meeting:  June 26, 2023, to discuss negotiations and personnel

II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board

III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment

IV. Superintendent’s Report DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS

V. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

VI. Legislative Update DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS

VII. York County School of Technology DAVE TRETTEL

VIII. York Adams Academy NO REPORT

IX. Special Committee Reports (as needed)

X. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)

• June 26, 2023 – Regular Voting Meeting
• June 26, 2023 – Directors’ Study Forum

XI. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE

• Month Ending June 30, 2023 

XII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)

• BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
  • Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE

A. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTS – Approval of the Accounts Payable lists, as presented.

Cash Receipts / Financial Reports Listing

B. CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION TITLE I READING PROGRAM SERVICES – Approval of the attached agreement for IU12 to provide remedial reading instructional services as per the school district’s request for assistance and in accordance with the school district’s consolidated application for a Title I Reading Program for academically eligible students attending non-public schools in the Spring Grove Area School District.

• Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE

A. REGIONAL RECREATION SERVICES AGREEMENT – Approval of the attached Regional Recreation Services Agreement between Spring Grove Borough, Paradise Township, Jackson Township, and the Spring Grove Area School District (participants), and YMCA of the Roses for the administration of a joint community recreation and parks program.

Exhibit B - Rules of Operation

• BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

A. MANDATED BUILDING FIRE DRILLS - Building, Date of Drill, and Time

• New Salem Elementary NOT NEEDED
• Paradise Elementary NOT NEEDED
• Spring Grove Elementary 06/27/2023 1:14
• Spring Grove Intermediate 06/28/2023 1:50
• Spring Grove Middle School 06/20/2023 1:23
• Spring Grove High School 06/26/2023 3:25

B. UPDATED BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 2023 – See attached, with revisions noted.

• Transportation MICHAEL RITZ

A. KRISE BUS/VAN DRIVERS – Approval of the following additional contracted Krise Bus Company Bus/Van Driver for the extended 2022-2023 school year during the summer school / summer camp programs, in accordance with the pupil transportation state regulations as set forth in 22 Pa Code 23.4:

1) Tammy Craig

• MANAGEMENT REPORTS
  • Policy KAREN BAUM

A. FIRST READING – Approval of a first reading for the following policies:

1) Policy #137 – Home Education Programs (revised)
2) Policy #137.1 – Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Students (new)
3) Policy #137.2 – Participation in Co-curricular Activities and Academic Courses by Home Education Students (new)
4) Policy #137.3 – Participation in Career and Technical Education Programs by Home Education Students (new)
5) Policy #200 – Enrollment of Students (revised)
6) Policy #202 – Eligibility of Nonresident Students (revised)
7) Policy #204 – Attendance (revised)
8) Policy #217 – Graduation (revised)
9) Policy #221 – Dress and Grooming (revised)
10) Policy #251 – Students Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care and Other Educational Instability (revised)
11) Policy #255 – Retire Policy (language included with proposed revisions to #251)

B. 2023-2024 STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK – Approval of the attached Code of Student Conduct and General Operating Procedures, in accordance with Board Policies, to be included in the Core Section of the 2023-2024 Student/Parent Handbook, relevant to all students at the K-12 educational levels.

Background Information: The proposed documents included with this agenda are based upon the final draft shared at the June 26th Directors’ Study Forum. Board members were given opportunity to submit feedback to the Superintendent for consideration of updating the final version prior to the July 17th meeting. Final formatting of the 2023-2024 Student/Parent Handbook will be completed when all sections are assembled, and appendices are attached.

• Personnel KAREN BAUM

A. RESIGNATIONS – Approval of the following resignations:

1) Spring Grove Area Middle School Science Instructor – John Sengia, effective the last day before the first day of the start of the 2023-2024 school year to accept another teaching position in a neighboring district.

2) Spring Grove Area High School English Instructor – Michael Shoupe, effective August 1, 2023, to accept a teaching position in another district.

3) Spring Grove Elementary School Part Time Nutrition Support – Rachel Smith, effective July 9, 2023, to accept a full-time position with another employer.

B. TRANSFERS – Approval of the following transfers:

1) Spring Grove Area School District Elementary Assistant Principal – Ashlie Rittle, from Spring Grove Area School District Instructional Support Teacher to Spring Grove Area School District Elementary Assistant Principal, effective August 14, 2023. Compensation established at a prorated annualized salary of $98,000.

Background Information – Ashlie earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree from the Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Educational Development and Strategies from Wilkes University, and an Educational Leadership Certificate from Pennsylvania State University. Ashlie has 9 years of teaching experience at the K-6 level, and 4 years of experience as an Assistant Principal / Principal in neighboring districts. Ashlie is filling the position following the resignation of Dr. Marvin London.

2) Spring Grove Elementary School Head Cook – Nutrition Supervisor – Tuesday DeCello, from Spring Grove Elementary School Lead Cook to Spring Grove Elementary School Head Cook – Nutrition Supervisor, effective August 21, 2023. Compensation established at $19.25 per hour for 7 hours per day, 180 days per year.

Background Information – Tuesday has been employed with Spring Grove Area School District since 2010 in Nutrition Services. Tuesday earned SERV Safe Management certification in 2022. She has also been an active volunteer in the district and has assisted with summer custodial service responsibilities. Tuesday is filling the position resulting from the retirement of Ruth Wentz.

3) Spring Grove Intermediate School Instructional Assistant - Special Education – Shannon Knotts, from Spring Grove Intermediate School Lead Cook to Spring Grove Intermediate School Instructional Assistant – Special Education – Emotional Support, effective August 21, 2023. Compensation established at the current hourly rate for 7 hours per day, 180 days per year.

Background Information – Shannon has been working in Nutrition Services with the district since 2003. She is transferring from her position to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Elizabeth Stabley.

C. APPOINTMENTS – Approval of the following appointments, provisionally hired pending receipt of updated clearances and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers:

1) Spring Grove Area School District Long Term Substitute – Patricia (Trish) Lackey, effective for 2023-2024 school year. Compensation established at Step 1 of the Bachelor’s Schedule.

Background Information – Trish served as a Special Education Instructor from 2018 – 2021 and was a guest substitute for several years prior to 2018. She was a long-term substitute for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years and assists with coverage at the elementary schools.

2) Spring Grove Area School District Long Term Substitute – Heather Altland, effective for 2023-2024 school year. Compensation established at Step 1 of the Bachelor’s Schedule.

Background Information – Heather has served as a guest substitute since 2020. She was a substitute for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years and assists with coverage at the high school.

3) Spring Grove Area School District Elementary Instructor – Janelle Heilman, effective at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. Compensation established at Step 15 on the Master’s Schedule.

Background Information – Janelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson University and a Master’s in Reading Specialization from Hood College. Janelle taught in private and public schools in Maryland and has been teaching for 4 years in a neighboring district. She is filling the position following the resignation of Elizabeth Eveler, and the subsequent transfer of Andrew Howell to Paradise Elementary and the transfer of that Elementary position to Spring Grove Elementary.

D. ATHLETICS – Approval of the following coaches for the 2023-2024 Fall Season, with compensation determined by the Coaches’ Salary Matrix and the stipends noted below, and authorizing discretion to reduce, pro-rate, or cancel any appropriated payment because of a delayed, shortened, or canceled season:

Job Title	Coach Name	Stipend
Boys Soccer - Varsity Head Coach	Christopher Salemme	$ 4,154.00
Boys Soccer - Varsity Assistant Coach	Julian Digruttola	$ 2,909.00
Boys Soccer - Varsity Assistant Coach	Edward Medhurst	$ 2,909.00
Cheerleading (Football) - Varsity Head Coach	Hillary Gruzs	$  754.25
Cheerleading (Football) - Varsity Assistant Coach	Kayla Bennett	$  754.25
Cheerleading (Football) - Varsity Assistant Coach	Hannah Wheler	$  754.25
Cheerleading (Football) - Junior High Head Coach	Kelsey Pedmo	$  754.25
Cross Country - Varsity Head Coach	Brian Bahn	$ 4,193.00
Cross Country - Varsity Assistant Coach	Paxton Drumheller	$ 2,100.00
Cross Country - Junior High Head Coach	Stephen Perago	$ 2,300.00
Field Hockey - Varsity Head Coach	Julia Baer	$ 4,504.00
Field Hockey - Varsity Assistant Coach	Brandy Baker	$ 2,909.00
Field Hockey - Junior High Head Coach	To Be Determined

Field Hockey - Junior High Assistant Coach	Aubree Ross	$ 2,493.00
Football - Varsity Head Coach	Thomas Trone	$ 6,500.00
Football - Varsity Assistant Coach	Kyle Sprenkle	$ 1,845.50
Football - Varsity Assistant Coach	Eric Baumgardner	$ 3,641.00
Football - Varsity Assistant Coach	Benjamin Redding	$ 3,541.00
Football - Varsity Assistant Coach	Weston Yohe	$ 3,541.00
Football - Varsity Assistant Coach	Jeffrey Zinn	$ 1,820.50
Football - 9th Grade Head Coach	Nathan Smith	$ 3,342.00
Football - 9th Grade Assistant Coach	Matthew Gobrecht	$ 2,993.00
Football - 8th Grade Head Coach	Stephen Hersh	$ 1,558.75
Football - 8th Grade Assistant Coach	Darren Ray	$ 1,558.75
Football - 8th Grade Assistant Coach	Samuel Biesecker	$ 1,558.75
Football - 8th Grade Assistant Coach	Joshua Ross	$ 1,558.75
Girls Soccer – Varsity Head Coach	Tyler Smith	$ 4,154.00
Girls Soccer – Varsity Assistant Coach	Christopher Schwab	$ 2,909.00
Girls Soccer – Varsity Assistant Coach	Sarah Jennings	$ 1,454.50
Girls Soccer – Varsity Assistant Coach	Michaela Landis	$ 1,454.50
Girls Tennis - Varsity Head Coach	Tara Osborne	$ 3,000.00
Girls Tennis - Varsity Assistant Coach	To Be Determined
Girls Volleyball - Varsity Head Coach	Elizabeth Zeigler	$ 4,604.00
Girls Volleyball - Varsity Assistant Coach	Samantha Strausbaugh	$ 3,134.00
Golf - Varsity Head Coach	Shane Grim	$ 3,000.00

 

F. ESY (EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR) SUPPORT STAFF – Approval of the following support staff to assist students during the 2022-2023 ESY Program, with compensation established at the current hourly rate or the minimum hourly rate for staff who are not currently in regular position within the district:

1) Tabitha Blizzard, Elementary
2) Morgan Molison, Elementary

G. AQUATICS – Approval of the following individuals, pending receipt of updated clearances, to work aquatics events at the established hourly aquatics rate in the matrix and provide aquatic assistance during community swim activities:

1) Elijah Lancaster, Lifeguard/Swim Aide
2) Colin Trone, Lifeguard/Swim Aide

• PERSONNEL REPORT / FOR INFORMATION ONLY

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA) LEAVES GRANTED:

EMPLOYEE NAME	BUILDING	DEPARTMENT	DATE LEAVE BEGINS (approximately)	DATE LEAVE ENDS (approximately)
Marina Rohrbaugh	High School	Athletic Training	08/07/2023	10/30/2023
Autumn Leese	SGI	Special Education	11/15/2023	02/14/2024

 

PROGRAM REPORTS

• Curriculum NICOLE WILSON

A. 2023-2024 FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT – Approval to allow Clotilde Meurin of Chatou, France, as an International Foreign Exchange Student and enroll in the Spring Grove Area School District as a high school student for the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon receipt of appropriate immunization documentation and verifying the J-1 Visa in accordance with Board Policy No. 239, with acknowledgment from the host parents that they bear full responsibility for the student’s wellbeing throughout the school year.

Background Information: Ayusa is the organization coordinating this effort on behalf of the student, host family, and school district. All required documentation per Policy No. 239, including the J-1 Visa, will/must be verified and collected before the student’s enrollment is finalized.

B. PENN STATE YORK AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – Approval to enter into agreement with Penn State York and provide district facilities as a practicum and accept Penn State York student teachers / student interns.

XIII. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)

The June 26, 2023, Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.

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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors

Monday, June 26, 2023, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA

5:30 PM – EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR NEGOTIATIONS (Closed to public.)

VOTING MEETING AGENDA

I. Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

• Flag salute and moment of silence
• Roll call
• Documented or announced reasons for known absences
• Announcements regarding executive sessions held since the last sunshine meeting: June 12, 2023, to discuss personnel

II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board

III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment

IV. Superintendent’s Report DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS

V. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

VI. Legislative Update DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS

VII. York County School of Technology DAVE TRETTEL

VIII. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM

IX. Special Committee Reports (as needed)

X. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)

• May 22, 2023 – Regular Voting Meeting
• June 12, 2023 – Voting Meeting
• June 12, 2023 – Directors’ Study Forum

XI. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE

• Month Ending May 31, 2023

XII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)

• BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
  • Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE

A. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTS – Approval of the Accounts Payable lists, as presented.

B. 2022-2023 BUDGETARY TRANSFERS – Approval of the attached budgetary transfers for the 2022-2023 fiscal year in addition to the following:

1) Transfer from General Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund (total transfer $407,654.92):

a. $ 18,566.84 for ESSER II Expenditures
b. $134,737.08 for ESSER III Expenditures
c. $254,351.00 for COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program

• Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE

A. 2022-2023 WAIVER OF RENTAL FEES – Approval to add PA Flight Club to the organizations included on the attached list of approved entities for consideration as eligible for waiver of rental fees for usage of facilities.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

A. MANDATED BUILDING FIRE DRILLS SCHOOL

• New Salem Elementary 05/22/2023 1:43
• Paradise Elementary 05/24/2023 1:27
• Spring Grove Elementary 05/12/2023 2:10
• Spring Grove Area Intermediate 05/11/2023 2:20
• Spring Grove Area Middle School 05/10/2023 1:38
• Spring Grove Area High School 05/08/2023 4:48

• Transportation MICHAEL RITZ

A. 2022-2023 KRISE BUS/VAN DRIVERS – Approval of the following additional contracted Krise Bus Company Bus/Van Driver for the 2022-2023 school year and summer of 2023 in accordance with the pupil transportation state regulations as set forth in 22 Pa Code 23.4:

1) Aracelys Figueroa 2) Gordon Miles 3) Mercedes Monroe 4) Patty Mummert

• MANAGEMENT REPORTS
  • Policy KAREN BAUM

A. SECOND READING – Approval of a second reading for the following policies:

1) Policy 719: Facility Dogs
2) Policy 831.1: Electronic Data Storage

B. 2023-2024 OPERATIONAL PLAN – Approval of the 2023-2024 Operational Plan as reflected on the attached and reviewed during the June 12, 2023, public school board meeting.

C. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN FOR MANDATED SCHOOL PHYSICALS – Approval to engage Dr. Howard Farrington, MD, 2030 Thistle Hill Drive, Suite 200, Spring Grove, PA, during the 2023- 2024 school year, as needed, to complete mandated student physical examinations.

D. YORK ADAMS ACADEMY JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE MEMBER – Approval for Karen Baum to continue as Board Representative on the York Adams Academy Joint Operating Committee for the 2023-2024 school term.

E. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – Authorization for Kristen Mummert to serve as Student Representative to the Board of School Directors and be a non-voting member from September 2023 through May 2024 at regular voting meetings. Background Information: Per Policy #004, the student representative is a member of the School Board but does not have voting rights and does not attend DSF sessions (unless by invitation of the Board). Kristen Mummert was elected President of Student Council at the High School for 23-24.

F. DONATIONS – Acknowledgment and/or acceptance of the following donations in accordance with Board Policy No. 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations:

1) A monetary donation of $100 from St. Pauls’ United Church of Christ (Stoverstown) to support the District Facilities Department.
2) Donation of a Pearl PK910C Student Bell Kit with Rolling Case from Melissa Culp to support the District Music Department.
3) Donation of a $100 gift card to Genova’s from Martin’s Framing Gallery in appreciation to Spring Grove Intermediate teachers, administrators and staff.
4) *Monetary donations from the following to support the Backpack Program through the District’s Inaugural Spring Volleyball Beach Blast:

a. $100 from Kirby and Sheri Orewiler
b. $100 from Schmuck Lumber Co., Inc.
c. $100 from C & G Refrigeration
d. $100 from Quality Service Settlements, LLC
e. $250 from Valley Products Company
f. $250 from various members of an anonymous donor family

*This is not an exclusive list of donors to the event that raised a total of $2,638.71 toward the Backpack Program. Many donations were given in cash and/or under the $100 threshold for Board acknowledgment per Policy 702.

• POLICY – FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

A. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES, JUNE 12, 2023 – See attached.

• Personnel DOUG STEIN

A. RESIGNATIONS – Approval of the following resignations:

1) New Salem Elementary School PT Nutrition Support – Christine Jackson, effective June 7, 2023, for personal reasons.
2) Varsity Assistant Field Hockey Coach – Lindy Eisenhart, effective June 7, 2023, for personal reasons.
3) Spring Grove Intermediate School Instructional Assistant – Special Education (Learning Support) – Rhonda Becker, effective June 28, 2023, for the purposes of relocation.

B. APPOINTMENTS – Approval of the following appointments, provisionally hired pending receipt of updated clearances and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers:

1) Spring Grove Area School District Elementary Instructor – Caley McGuigan, effective at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, pending verification of Pennsylvania certification. Compensation established at Step 1 on the Bachelors Schedule.

Background Information – Caley earned an associate degree in general studies from Harrisburg Area Community College and a Bachelor of Elementary Education from Shippensburg University. Caley is filling the position resulting from the transfer of Chanda Barley to School Counselor following the reading special position at the Intermediate School being repurposed to a School Counselor position. The reading specialist position was filled with a long-term substitute for the 2022-2023 school year after the resignation of Jennifer Koliscak and transfer of Meghan Roy.

2) Spring Grove Elementary School Full Time Custodian (2nd Shift) – Tammy Luckenbaugh effective June 27, 2023, with compensation established at $15.30 per hour for 8 hours per day, 260 days per year.

Background Information – Tammy has over 20 years of experience as an office secretary for a local business and has been working at a neighboring district in custodial services for one year. Tammy is filling the position resulting from the retirement of Holly Senft and subsequent transfer of Penny Crushong from Spring Grove Elementary to Spring Grove Intermediate School.

3) Spring Grove Area High School Special Education Instructor – John Franklin, IV, effective at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, pending verification of Pennsylvania certification. Compensation established at Step 5 on the Bachelor + 24 Schedule or appropriate column based on education level at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

Background Information – John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Social Studies from York College and anticipates completion of a Master of Arts in Special Education from Wilkes University in August 2023. John has been teaching Special Education for the past four years and was a Special Education Paraeducator for one year. He is filling the position following retirement of Claire Shubert at the end of the 2021-2022 school year and the transfer of the position from Family Consumer Science to Special Education.

3) Spring Grove Elementary School Principal – Orvale (Chip) Fissel, effective upon release from the current school district. Compensation established at an annualized salary of $124,500.

Background Information – Chip is a graduate of Spring Grove Area High School and earned a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education from Lock Haven University, a Master of Educational Administration from the Pennsylvania State University, and a Doctorate of Education in School Administration from Widener University. Chip taught for 8 years and has been a school administrator for 17 years in a neighboring district. Chip is filling the position resulting from the transfer of Noah Stachelek to Spring Grove Area High School Special Education Instructor.

C. STUDENT EMPLOYEE – Approval of the following individual pending receipt of clearances and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers, with compensation established at $10.75 per hour:

1) Tyrece Reed, Student Custodian

D. CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE – Approval of the following classified substitute for the 2022-2023 school year at the hourly rates indicated on the Support Staff Compensation (Minimum Salary) Matrix, provisionally hired pending receipt of updated clearances, and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers:

1) Tyler Crushong

• PROGRAM REPORTS
  • Athletics and Music DAVE TRETTEL

A. PROPOSED ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AGREEMENTS – Approval to enter into the following proposed agreements with OSS Orthopaedic Hospital, LLC d/b/a/ OSS Health, to transition into the 2023-2024 school year without interruption to the necessary services needed for continuity of our programs and services to students:

1) Professional Services Agreement for OSS to provide one Physician and one Athletic Trainer for services and responsibilities as set forth in Exhibit A of the attached.

2) Substitute Athletic Trainer Services Agreement for OSS to secure the assistance of a substitute Athletic Trainer on those occasions when the District’s Athletic Trainer is unavailable, to provide services and responsibilities as set forth in Exhibit A of the attached.

• Curriculum NICOLE WILSON

A. TEXTBOOKS – Approval to purchase the attached list of textbooks for the English Language Arts and Science departments for the 2023-2024 school year.

B. MAJOR TRIP REQUEST – Approval for four high school Student Council students to attend the PASC Summer Leadership Camp at Susquehanna University on July 9 – 13, 2023.

C. OVERNIGHT CONFERENCE REQUESTS:

1) Approval for David Gipe and Brian Walz, District Technicians, to attend and participate in the MacAdmins Annual Conference at the Penn State Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA, on July 18-21, 2023.

2) Approval for Bill Stiles, District Facilities Manager, to attend and participate in the PASBO Steel Eagle Leadership Institute at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, PA, on July 11-12, 2023.

XIII. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)

The June 26, 2023, Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.

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AGENDA
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors

Monday, June 26, 2023, Start Time – Immediately Following 7:00 PM Voting Meeting
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA

I. Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board

III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment

IV. Business and Finance Committee

A. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE

1) Financial Status Update and Proposed Resolution – M. Czapp, C. Gibbons

B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE

1) Everside Health / Rocket Wellness Center Update – Dr. Ioannidis

2) YMCA Proposed Rules of Operation/SGRPRC Agreement – Dr. Ioannidis

3) Maintenance Facility / Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting Outcome – Dr. Ioannidis, M. Czapp, B. Stiles

a. Update - Facilities Projects 2023-2024
b. Facilities - Buildings and Grounds
c. 2023-06-21 Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting

V. Management Committee

A. Policy KAREN BAUM

1) 2023-2024 Proposed Code of Student Conduct / Operating Procedures – Dr. Ludwig

2) Proposed Policies following Legislative Updates – Dr. Ioannidis

a. Policy #137 – Home Education Programs (revised)
b. Policy #137.1 – Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Students (new)
c. Policy #137.2 – Participation in Co-curricular Activities and Academic Courses by Home Education Students (new)
d. Policy #137.3 – Participation in Career and Technical Education Programs by Home Education Students (new)
e. Policy #200 – Enrollment of Students (revised)
f. Policy #202 – Eligibility of Nonresident Students (revised)
g. Policy #204 – Attendance (revised)
h. Policy #217 – Graduation (revised)
i. Policy #221 – Dress and Grooming (revised)
j. Policy #251 – Students Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care and Other Educational Instability (revised)
k. Policy #255 – Retire Policy (language included with proposed revisions to #251)

B. Personnel DOUG STEIN

1) Proposed Voting Action Items / July 17, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting

VI. Program Committee

A. Athletics and Music DAVE TRETTEL

1) Scoreboard Ribbon Cutting – Dr. Ioannidis

B. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON

1) Proposed Affiliation Agreement with Penn State York – Dr. Guadagnino

VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)

VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)

A public meeting of the Spring Grove Area School District Buildings & Grounds (B & G) Board Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the District Technology Center, 1472 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, in Suite 101.  Parking is available adjacent to the building and also at Windy Hill on the Campus.  Enter @ Door #9.  The start time of the meeting is 2:30 PM.  A walkabout on campus is anticipated as part of the meeting.

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 2:30 PM
District Technology Center Conference Room, Suite 101 – Enter @ Door #9
1472 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA

Agenda

I. Call Meeting to Order DOUG WHITE

II. Public Comment

III. Status of Projects

• DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
• MARK CZAPP
• BILL STILES

IV. View Prospective Site Locations

• Walkabout on Roth Church Road Campus

V. Future Planning

VI. Adjourn Meeting DOUG WHITE

The June 12, 2023, Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.  (There will be no interaction with live stream viewers.)  

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AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors

Monday, June 12, 2023, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
5:30 PM – Board Policy Committee Meeting (Open to Public / See Separate Agenda)

VOTING MEETING

I. Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

A. Flag salute and moment of silence
B. Roll call
C. Documented or announced reasons for known absences
D. Announcements regarding Executive Sessions held since last sunshine meeting: May 22, 2023 for Personnel and School Security Purposes

II. Formal and Inform Requests to Address the Board

III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment

IV. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

V. Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)

A. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE

HOMESTEAD / FARMSTEAD EXEMPTION – Approval of the homestead assessment exemption of $6,629 and a farmstead assessment exemption of approximately $6,629 for the school year beginning July 1, 2023, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006).

Background Information: The assessment exclusions will provide an estimated tax reduction of $159.71 for approved eligible property owners in the school district, unless the assessed value of the property is less than $6,629 in which case, the tax bill will be zero. There is a total of 7,757 properties eligible for the homestead exemption, 163 eligible for the farmstead exemption, and 49 properties will have their real estate bill at zero. The actual amount of the assessment may vary slightly based upon final assessment information.

B. Policy KAREN BAUM

STUDENT DISCIPLINE:

1) Approval of the Middle School Administration and Superintendent’s recommendation that the Agreement, Waiver and Stipulation, numbered 2022-2023, #004, and ratified on May 30, 2023, be approved as documented.

C. Personnel DOUG STEIN

A. RESIGNATIONS – Approval of the following resignations:

1) Spring Grove Area School District Elementary Assistant Principal – Dr. Marvin London, effective August 4, 2023, to accept a teaching position with new professional opportunities in another district.

2) Spring Grove Area School District Elementary Instructor – Lindsay Alley, effective the last day before the first day of the start of the 2023-2024 school year, to accept a position outside of education.

3) New Salem Elementary School Instructional Assistant – Special Education Learning Support – Maranda Madonna, effective June 5, 2023, for personal reasons.

4) Junior High Assistant Track and Field Coach – Dalton Rohrbaugh, effective June 1, 2023, for personal reasons.

B. SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM – Approval of the following instructional staff to teach during the 2023 Summer School Program, with compensation established at the 2022-2023 per diem rate or Bachelor Schedule Step 1 per diem rate for instructional staff who are not currently in a regular position within the District:

1) Paxton Drumheller, English 2) Stephen Perago, English 3) Rosalinda Staples, English 4) Michael Becker, Math 5) Melissa Grim, Math 6) Elizabeth Harner, Math 7) Renee Bosak, Science 8) Tyler Newcomb, Science 9) Cathy Drapiewski, Science 10) Kevin Riccio, Social Studies 11) Kyle Sprenkle, Social Studies 12) Anthony Miller, Health 13) Samantha Strausbaugh, Health 14) David Carns, Health 15) Jane Ardner, Grades 5,6 16) Jessica Gibble, Grades 5,6 17) Amanda Sterner, Grades K-4 18) Lauren Grove, Grades K-4 19) Alison Shriver, Grades K-4 20) Justice White, Grades K-4 21) Elizabeth Swiger, Grades K-4 22) Kendra Klunk, Grades K-4 23) Jennifer Horst, Grades K-4 24) Brittany Laughman, Grades K-4 25) Ryan Miller, Grades K-4 26) Haley Wagman, Grades K-4 27) Erin Celano, Grades 5,6 28) Heather Altland, Grades 5,6 29) Elizabeth Eveler, Substitute 30) Anne Shaffer, Substitute 31) Christopher Tanczos, Substitute 32) Stacy Reed, Substitute 33) Brian Link, Substitute 34) Pat Craig, Substitute 35) Pearl Wintrode, Substitute

C. SUMMER SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF – Approval of the following support staff to assist students during the 2022-2023 Summer School Program, with compensation established at the current hourly rate or the minimum hourly rate for staff who are not currently in a regular position within the District.

1) Justine Bollinger 2) Kathryn Brandt 3) Melissa Lucabaugh 4) Meredith McCoury Howard 5) Jessica Reese 6) Noelia Vastardis 7) Addyson Wagman 8) Cloey Carl 9) Emma Evans 10) Amy Olesak, Health Room Assistant Nurse 11) Rosemarie Drusedum, Health Room Assistant Nurse 12) Barbara Colehouse, Health Room Assistant Nurse

D. SUMMER PRE-K INSTRUCTORS / NURSE – Approval of the following instructional staff to facilitate the 2022-2023 Summer Pre-K Program, contingent upon the program’s implementation, with compensation established at the 2022-2023 per diem rate:

1) Annette Luckenbaugh 2) Wanda Peterson 3) Wendi Bulgarelli, Nurse 4) Chanda Barley, Substitute

E. SUMMER PRE-K SUPPORT STAFF – Approval of the following support staff to assist students during the 2022-2023 Pre-K Program, contingent on the program’s implementation, with compensation established at the current hourly rate:

1) Hope Gracey, Instructional Assistant 2) Amy Bretzman, Instructional Assistant 3) Michele Soroko, Health Room Assistant Nurse – Licensed Substitute

F. ESY (EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR) INSTRUCTORS – Approval of the following instructional staff /professional substitutes to facilitate the 2022-2023 ESY Program, with compensation established at the 2022-2023 per diem rate or Bachelor Schedule Step 1 per diem rate for instructional staff who are not currently in a regular position within the District:

1) Wendi Bulgarelli, Nurse 2) Jhett Markle, Elementary 3) Autumn Leese, Elementary 4) Cassady Krinock, Secondary 5) Victoria Moser, Secondary Life Skills 6) Jennifer Rausch, Elementary Autism 7) Brittany Koser, Elementary Autism 8) Megan Myers, Elementary Autism Substitute 9) Patricia Lackey, Secondary 10) Sarah Chang, Secondary Autism 11) Brian Baker, Elementary Intensive Learning Support / Life Skills

G. ESY (EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR) SUPPORT STAFF – Approval of the following support staff to assist students during the 2022-2024 ESY Program, with compensation established at the current hourly rate or the minimum hourly rate for staff who are not currently in regular position within the District:

1) Brittany McKee, Secondary 2) Lindsey Fascetta, Secondary 3) Angela Leese, Elementary 4) Lauren Wantz, Secondary Autism 5) Staci Eckard, Secondary Life Skills 6) Jessica Earnest, Secondary Life Skills 7) Alyssa Livingston, Elementary Autism 8) Morgan Renda, Elementary Autism 9) Kaitlyn Peake, Elementary Autism 10) Donna French, Elementary Autism 11) Matila Downey, Elementary Autism 12) Amy Olesak, Heath Room Assistant Nurse

H. STUDENT EMPLOYEE – Approval of the following individual pending receipt of clearances and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers. Compensation established at $10.75 per hour.

1) Destiny Apgar, Student Custodian

I. ATHLETICS – Approval of the following new coach for the 2023-2024 Fall Season, with compensation determined by the Coaches’ Salary Matrix, and authorizing discretion to reduce, prorate, or cancel any appropriated payment because of a delayed, shortened, or canceled season:

Job Title: Field Hockey – Junior High Assistant Coach; Coach Name: Aubree Ross; Stipend: $ 2,493.00

J. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH SUBSTITUTE – Approval of the following coach for the 2022-2023 school year to provide coverage for strength and conditioning activities, at $20.00 per hour:

Appointment: Ryan Miller; Position: Strength and Conditioning Coach - Substitute

K. CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES – Approval of the following classified substitutes for the 2022- 2023 school year at the hourly rates indicated on the Support Staff Compensation (Minimum Salary) Matrix, provisionally hired pending receipt of updated clearances, and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers:

1) Lona Franklin 2) Kaitlyn Peake

VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)

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DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING

I. Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board

III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment

IV. Business and Finance Committee

A. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE

1) Budgetary Transfers – M. Czapp

B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE

1) Update, YMCA Project – Dr. Ioannidis

2) Update, Campus Facilities Projects – Dr. Ioannidis

3) Addition to List of Approved Organizations for Waiver of Rental Fees – B. Stiles

V. Management Committee

A. Policy KAREN BAUM

1) Proposed Reappointment of School Physician 2023-2024 – Dr. Ludwig

2) Reappointment of YAA Joint Board Representative – M. Czapp

3) Proposed 2023-2024 Operational Plan – Dr. Ioannidis

4) Information Only – Tentative Items for June 26, 2023:

DRAFT 2023-2024 Student/Parent Handbook – Dr. Ludwig

Proposed Policies following Legislative Updates – Dr. Ioannidis

Survey Results following Committee Meeting – Dr. Ioannidis

B. Personnel DOUG STEIN

1) Proposed Voting Action Items / June 26, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting

VI. Program Committee

A. Athletic and Music NICOLE WILSON

1) Proposed 2023-2024 OSS Agreements – Dr. Ioannidis

B. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON

1) Proposed Textbooks – Dr. Guadagnino, Administrators

2) Proposed Affiliation Agreement with Albright College – Dr. Guadagnino

3) Technology Department Overnight Conference Request – C. Enck

4) Facilities Department Overnight Conference Request – B. Stiles

VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)

VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)

A meeting of the Spring Grove Area School Board Policy Committee will take place at 5:30 PM in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, prior to the Voting/DSF Meeting.  This is a public meeting.  The meeting will not be live streamed.

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BOARD POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors

Monday, June 12, 2023, 5:30 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove / LGI Room #242 / Enter at Door #15

Agenda
I. Confirm Attendees

II. Background / Legislative Changes

a. Homelessness / Foster Care / Educational Instability (PSBA/PNN)
b. Homeschool Programming (PSBA/PNN)

III. Proposed Policy Revisions / Homelessness

a. Policy #251 – Students Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care and Other Educational Instability
b. Policy #200 – Enrollment of Students
c. Policy #202 – Eligibility of Nonresident Students
d. Policy #204 – Attendance
e. Policy #217 – Graduation
f. Policy #221 – Dress and Grooming
g. Policy #255 – Retire Policy (language included with proposed revisions to #251)

IV. Proposed Policy Revisions / Home Education

a. Policy #137 – Home Education Programs

V. Proposed New Policies / Home Education Students’ Participation Opportunities

a. Policy #137.1 – Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Students
b. Policy #137.2 – Participation in Co-curricular Activities and Academic Courses by Home Education Students
c. Policy #137.3 – Participation in Career and Technical Education Programs by Home Education Students

VI. Future Policy Considerations

a. Policy #003 / Policy #011 (Board)
b. Policy #122 / Policy #123 (Programming / Participation)
c. Policy #702 / Policy #228 / Policy #618

VII. Wrap-up / Next Steps

a. Include listed policies with June 26th DSF Agenda items for review and discussion
b. Include listed policies with July 17th Regular Voting Agenda action items, recommending approval of a First Reading
c. Include listed policies with August 14th DSF Agenda action items, recommending approval of a Second and Final Reading
d. 2023-2024 continued implementation in compliance with approved policy requirements as per legislative changes

The May 22, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

REGULAR VOTING MEETING

of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, May 22, 2023, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
 

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5:30 PM – EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PERSONNEL

VOTING MEETING AGENDA

1. Call To Order: RACHEL ROHRBAUGH

• Flag salute and moment of silence
• Roll call
• Documented or announced reasons for known absences
• Announcements regarding executive sessions held since the last sunshine meeting:
   
• May 8, 2023, to discuss negotiations and personnel 

2. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board

• Adam Marsh, Spring Grove Area Scholarship Fund, Inc.
• Jerry Mascaro, Spring Grove Music Boosters

3. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
    
4. Superintendent’s Report: DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
    
5. Student Representative’s Report: TRENTON LEGGETT
    
6. Correspondence: RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
    
7. Legislative Update: DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
    
8. York County School of Technology: DAVE TRETTEL
    
9. York Adams Academy: KAREN BAUM
    
10. Special Committee Reports (as needed)

• LIU#12 Building Authority – B. Stiles
• Six-Month Health and Safety Plan Review – G. Ioannidis

11. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)

• April 24, 2023 – Regular Voting Meeting
• May 8, 2023 – Voting Meeting
• May 8, 2023 – Directors’ Study Forum

12. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote): DOUG WHITE

• Month Ending April 30, 2023

13. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)

• BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
  • Budget and Finance: DOUG WHITE
    • ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTS – Approval of the Accounts Payable lists, as presented.
    • 2023-2024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET – Approval of the Proposed General Fund Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with total revenues of $77,722,044, total expenditures of $83,537,441, with the shortfall of $5,815,397 to be funded from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance and setting the real estate tax millage rate at 24.0922 mills, reflecting a 0% increase from the 2022-2023 millage rate; in addition, earned income tax of ½% and real estate transfer tax of ½% underAct 511.
    • 2023-2024 NUTRITION SERVICES FUND BUDGET – Approval of the Nutrition Services Fund Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with total revenues of $2,863,150, total expenditures of $3,164,159, and an increase in breakfast and lunch meal pricing of $0.15.
    • REAPPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD TREASURER – Reappointment of Douglas White as Board Treasurer for the Spring Grove Area School District for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
    • 2023-2024 FEDERAL / STATE / OTHER PROGRAMS AND/OR GRANTS SUMMARY – Authorization for the superintendent to enter into all necessary agreements to meet the mandates for participation in Federal / State / Other Programs and/or Grants for the 2023-2024 as outlined on the attached chart, as well as any others that may become available and are approved by the Superintendent.
    • LOCAL AUDITOR – Approval to engage Kochenour, Earnest, Smyser & Burg to conduct the audit of the district’s financial statements and perform related functions for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, at a proposed fee not to exceed $12,950.00.
    • SCHOOL DISTRICT SOLICITOR – Reappointment of Stock and Leader, Attorneys at Law, as School District Solicitor for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with Gareth D. Pahowka, Esquire, named as principal counsel and primary contact with the firm.
    • SCHOOL DEPOSITORIES – Appointment of ACNB Bank and PayPal to continue as District School Depositories for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
       
  • Buildings and Grounds: DOUG WHITE
    • APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEER FOR MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT – Approval to accept the proposal from First Capital Engineering, Inc. to provide Civil Consulting Engineering Services for the District Maintenance Facility Project as outlined in the attached Agreement (Scope of Services) under the leadership of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh and Associates, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $95,250.
       
• MANAGEMENT REPORTS 
  • Policy: KAREN BAUM

    • FIRST READING – Approval of a first reading for the following policies:

      • Policy 719: Facility Dogs (new policy)
      • Policy 831.1: Electronic Data Storage (new policy)
         

    • SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS CONTRACT – Approval of the attached, updated agreement with Northern York County Regional Police Department for two School Resource Officers in the Spring Grove Area School District, during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years, at a cost of $89.55 per hour, per SRO for the 2023 calendar year, with any increase as of January 1st of 2024 and 2025, respectively, communicated to the District as soon as possible after establishment of the new rate.
      
      Background Information: The proposed agreement reflects no changes from the previous contract ratified in June of 2021. Due to the budget timeline of the police department, services under agreement commence on January 1st of each calendar year. 
      
      UPDATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH LOCAL POLICE –
      Approval of the attached, updated agreement (MOU) between Spring Grove Area School District and Northern York County Regional Police Department as required under Act 44, the Safe Schools Act, and updated biennially.
      
      Background Information: There is no cost to the District with this MOU. 
       

    • DONATIONS – Acceptance of the following donations/grants in accordance with Board Policy No. 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations:

      • Monetary donation in the amount of $325.00 from Nicholas Weaver to support the Future Farmers Club in memory of Larry Sterner.
      • Monetary donation in the amount of $100.00 from Connee and Calvin Plunkert to support the Future Farmers Club in memory of Larry Sterner.
      • Monetary donation in the amount of $500.00 from Keith and Lisa Murr to support the District Student Launch Initiative (SLI) Program.
      • Monetary Grant/Allocation from Sweet Charities of Hanover (Angel Fund / Feeding the Children Initiative) in the amount of $5,000.00 to support the District’s Nutrition Services Department and the Backpack Program.
      • Donations totaling more than $261,160 from school-affiliated organizations (PTOs, Booster Clubs, Scholarship Fund, Educational Fund) who sponsored and/or supplemented district costs during the 2022-2023 school year for various and sundry supplies, activities, equipment, incentives, student scholarships, teacher appreciation gifts, and other miscellaneous items.
         
• Personnel: DOUG STEIN

  • RESIGNATIONS – Approval of the following resignations:

    • Spring Grove Area School District Elementary Instructor – Elizabeth Eveler, effective July 31, 2023, to accept a position at a local university.
    • Spring Grove Area Intermediate School Instructional Assistant – Special Education – Elizabeth Stabley, effective May 5, 2023, for personal reasons.
    • Spring Grove Area High School Full Time Custodian (2nd Shift) – Anatolii Budnyk, effective May 15, 2023, for personal and health reasons.
       
  • TRANSFERS – Approval of the following transfers:
    • Spring Grove Area High School Associate Principal – Christian Ehrhart, from Spring Grove Area High School Assistant Principal to Spring Grove Area High School Associate Principal, effective July 1, 2023. Compensation established an annualized salary of $110,000.00, prorated and retroactive for coverage during the 2022-2023 year.
      
      Background Information – Christian has been employed with the district since 2006 and is filling the position resulting from reorganization of the High School and Associate Principal Job Description, both approved by the Board of School Directors on January 9 and January 23, 2023, respectively. With this transition, Michael Snell will remain as High School Assistant Principal and Benjamin Louey will continue as Intermediate School Assistant Principal / Online Learning Supervisor.
       
    • Spring Grove Area School District Special Education Instructor – Noah Stachelek, from Spring Grove Elementary School Principal to Spring Grove Area School District Special Education Instructor, effective the last day before the first day of the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Compensation established Step 12 on the Master + 60 schedule.
      
      Background Information – Noah earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education / Special Education from Geneva College, a Master of Education from Edinboro University, and a Doctor of Education from California University of Pennsylvania. Noah taught elementary learning support one year and Algebra and Special Education at the High School level for five years prior to becoming a school administrator. He is filling the position resulting from the retirement of Jane Ardner and subsequent transfers of Cristi Macharola, Colleen Donnelly to Spring Grove Intermediate School, and Lori Hollick to Spring Grove Area Middle School resulting in a special education teaching position opening at the high school.
       
  • APPOINTMENT – Approval of the following appointment, provisionally hired pending receipt of updated clearances and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers:
    • Spring Grove Area School District Human Resources Generalist – Beverly Carpenter, effective June 26, 2023. Compensation established at an annualized salary of $66,000.
      
      Background Information – Beverly has more than ten years of human resources experience in the private sector and five years of human resources experience in a school district. Beverly is filling the position resulting from the transfer of Barbara Valencia and the March 27, 2023, approval of the restructured Human Resources Generalist job description.
       
  • AUDIO/VISUAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL – Approval of the following individual, pending
    receipt of updated clearances, for the 2022-2023 school year to work school events needing AV
    support / livestream support, at the established rate per event of either $40, $60, $110, or $150
    depending on the event:
    • Daniel Fake
       
  • INTERSCHOLASTIC PERSONNEL – Approval of the following individuals, pending receipt of updated clearances for the 2022-2023 school year to work athletic events at the established event rate in the matrix:
    • Amanda Cooper
    • Melissa Culp
       
  • GUEST SUBSTITUTE – Approval of the following individual holding a bachelor’s degree and completing the District’s Guest Teacher orientation program to substitute teach in all subject areas during the 2022-2023 school year at a rate of $110.00 per day and $125.00 per day beginning on the 21st day cumulative, provisionally hired pending receipt of updated clearances and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers:
    • Corrine Crushong
       
  • PROFESSIONAL SUBSTITUTE – Approval of the following professional substitute for the 2022-2023 school year at a rate of $110.00 per day and $125.00 per day beginning on the 21st day cumulative, provisionally hired pending receipt of updated clearances and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers:
    • Christopher Messinger
       
  • CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES – Approval of the following classified substitutes for the 2022- 2023 school year at the hourly rates indicated on the Support Staff Compensation (Minimum Salary) Matrix, provisionally hired pending receipt of updated clearances, and completed Act 168 disclosure forms from previous employers:
    • Fay Krout
    • Jennifer Lua

• PROGRAM REPORTS 
  • Athletics and Music: DAVE TRETTEL
    • OVERNIGHT TRIP REQUEST – Approval for five high school student athletes and two adult chaperones, Jeff Laux, Student Athletics Coordinator, and Michaela Landis, High School Counselor, to attend and participate in the National Student Leadership Summit (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 29-31, 2023.
       
  • Curriculum: NICOLE WILSON
    • ACTION ON MATTER PREVIOUSLY TABLED – Approval to take from the table the Certified Facility Dog action item tabled at the April 24, 2023, regular voting meeting, and reconsider the action as part of curriculum items.
    • CERTIFIED FACILITY DOG – Approval to acquire a full time Certified Facility Dog through United Disabilities Services Service Dogs for use by staff with students in the school setting to support mental wellness and promote a positive school climate, in accordance with newly developed Board Policy and Administrative Guidelines.
    • DUAL (EARLY) ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT WITH COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY – Approval to enter into the attached collaborative Early Enrollment Agreement with Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and provide eligible high school students with the opportunity to enroll and participate in undergraduate courses offered by the University at a reduced rate for enrollment and be awarded post-secondary credit through the University’s Registrar’s Office.
    • NEW/REVISED CURRICULA – Approval of the following new/revised curricula for the 2023- 2024 school year:

      • Title / Department
        Sculpture I - new course	Art
        Student Instructional Assistant Internship Program - new course	Business
        ELA - Kindergarten – revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        ELA - Grade 1 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        ELA - Grade 2 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        ELA - Grade 3 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        ELA - Grade 4 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        ELA - Grade 5 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        ELA - Grade 6 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        ELA - Grade 7 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        ELA - Grade 8 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        English 9 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        College Prep English 9 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        College Prep English 9 Honors - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        English 10 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        College Prep English 10 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        College Prep English 10 Honors - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        English 11 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        College Prep English 11 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        College Prep English 11 Honors - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        AP English Literature and Composition - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        English 12 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        College Prep English 12 - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        English Composition I - College in the High School - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        English Composition II – College in the High School – revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        Advanced Video Journalism I - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        Advanced Video Journalism II - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        Creative Writing I - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        Creative Writing II - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        Drama - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        Journalism I - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        Journalism II - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        Journalism III - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        SAT Preparation - revised (curriculum cycle)	English Language Arts
        Mathematics and Sports - new course	Math
        AP Physics C – Mechanics - new course	Science
        Earth Science - new course	Science
        Forensic Science - new course	Science
        Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources – new course	Science
        Science – Kindergarten - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science – Grade 1 - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science – Grade 2 - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science – Grade 3 - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science – Grade 4 - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science – Grade 5 - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science – Grade 6 - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science – Grade 7 - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science – Grade 8 - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science 9 - revised & renamed (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Biology - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Biology Honors - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Physics - revised & renamed (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Physics Honors – revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Chemistry I - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Chemistry I Honors - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Environmental Science I - revised & renamed (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Environmental Science II - revised& renamed (curriculum cycle)	Science
        AP Biology - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        AP Chemistry - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Human Anatomy and Physiology I - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Human Anatomy and Physiology II - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Organic Chemistry I - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science Independent Study - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Science Lab Assistant - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Wildlife Studies - revised (curriculum cycle)	Science
        Aviation Capstone (AOPA) - new course	STEM
        Design and Fabrication I - rewrite/rename	STEM
        Design and Fabrication II - rewrite/rename	STEM
        Metal Fabrication I - new course	STEM
        Introduction to Small Engine Repair – revised	STEM
        Introduction to the Trades – new course	STEM
        Pre-flight Your Career (AOPA) - new course	STEM
        Electronics and Robotics I - rewrite/rename	STEM
        Electronics and Robotics II - rewrite/rename	STEM
        STEM Capstone - new course	STEM
        STEM Design and Fabrication – new course	STEM
        Woodworking I - new course	STEM

14. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
     
15. Executive Session for School Safety and Security

 

The May 8, 2023, Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

• MAY 8th MEETING AGENDA 

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS:

• 2023-25 MOU with Local Law Enforcement 
• 2023-25 School Resource Officer Agreement with NYCRPD
  • Exhibit A / SRO Expectations

A public meeting of the Spring Grove Area School District Buildings & Grounds (B & G) Board Committee will take place on Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Board Room at the Educational Services Center, 100 East College Avenue, Spring Grove.  The start time of the meeting is 4:00 PM.

May 5, 2023 Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting Agenda

The April 24, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the Cafeteria at Spring Grove Elementary School, 1450 Roth's Church Road, Spring Grove, beginning at 7:00 pm.

• REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA 

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

Budget & Finance

• Cash Receipts / Financial Report 
• Accounts Payable / General Fund, Nutrition Fund 

Policy

• Policy #719 - First Reading
• Policy #831.1 - First Reading
• Policy #827 - Second Reading 

 

The April 10, 2023, Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.  (There will be no interaction with virtual attendees.)

• REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA 
  • Curriculum Memo with Live Links

 

The March 27, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.  (There will be no interaction with virtual attendees.)

• REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA 

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

Budget & Finance

• Cash Receipts / Financial Report as of February 28, 2023
• Accounts Payable / General Fund, Nutrition Fund 
• DOCEO Contract

Buildings & Grounds

• Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates Agreement 
• Addendum to Agreement with YMCA   

Curriculum

• Dual Enrollment Agreement with Earlbeck

 

The March 13, 2023, Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.  (There will be no interaction with virtual viewers.)

• MARCH 13, 2023, MEETING AGENDA 

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

Budget & Finance

• RFP Documents - Print/Copy Services

Buildings & Grounds

• Copy of Presentation re. Stadium Scoreboard 

Personnel

• High School Principal Job Description for Review
• High School Assistant Principal Job Description for Review
• Human Resources Job Description for Review

Curriculum

• Proposed Earlbeck Dual Enrollment Agreement
• Proposed Penn State University Harrisburg Affiliation Agreement

 

The February 27, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.  (There will be no interaction with virtual attendees.)

February 27, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

• Budget & Finance
  • Cash Receipts / Financial Report as of January 31, 2023
  • Accounts Payable / General Fund, Nutrition Fund 
• Policy
  • First Reading - Policy 218, Proposed Changes 
• Athletic and Music
  • Memo - Expedited Request (Bowling)

 

The February 13, 2023, Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building. 

February 13, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda

Budget & Finance

• YAA 2023-2024 Proposed Budget

Buildings & Grounds

• Proposed YMCA Agreement Addendum
• Proposed Agreement with CRA

Policy

• Proposed Revisions to Policy #218

 

The January 23, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building.

January 23, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda (updated 1/20/23)

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

• Budget & Finance
  • Cash Receipts / Financial Reports as of November 30, 2022
  • Cash Receipts / Financial Reports as of December 31, 2022
  • Accounts Payable / General Fund, Nutrition Fund November-December, 2022
  • Accounts Payable / General Fund, Nutrition Fund December 2022-January 2023

 

The January 9, 2023, Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in the LGI room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at door no. 15, at the rear of the building. 

January 9, 2023 Voting Meeting / DSF Agenda

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS:

Curriculum / Added 1-09-23

• New Course Proposal / Introduction to the Trades
• New Course Proposal / STEM Design and Fabrication
• New Course Proposal / Student Leadership and Mentorship

Finance

• YCST 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
  • Member District Cost Sheet
  • Resolution
• LIU #12 2023-2024 Proposed Budget

Buildings & Grounds

• Proposed Agreement with CRA

 Policy

• LINK to folder for access to Board Policies drafted to include proposed anti-discrimination language