School Board Meeting Agendas
Welcome to the School Board Meeting Agenda webpage. Below, you will find the agendas for each of our School Board meetings, organized by year in separate tabs for your convenience.
Meeting Livestreams and Recordings
As of the May 19, 2025, School Board Regular Voting Meeting, all Board Voting and Directors' Study Forum meetings are livestreamed and recorded.
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Recordings are available until the official meeting minutes have been approved by the Board, at which time they are removed in accordance with the district's records retention schedule.
Agendas
2026
- June 22, 2026, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- June 8, 2026 Voting / Directors' Study Meeting Agenda
- May 18, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- May 4, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- April 27, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- April 13, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- March 23, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- March 9, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- February 23, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- February 9, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- February 2, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda (Rescheduled from January 26, 2026)
- January 12, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
June 22, 2026, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
REGULAR VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors
Monday, June 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA
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. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
A. Jessica Daniels, Township – 2026-2027 School Calendar / Graduation
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Superintendent’s Report, Daphne Kirkpatrick
V. Correspondence, Doug White
VI. York County School of Technology, Mike Ritz
VII. York Adams Academy, Karen Baum
VIII. District Departmental Reports
A. May 19, 2026, YMCA of the Roses – Spring Grove Branch Meeting, Bill Stiles
IX. Special Committee Reports by Committee Chair (Minutes of meetings posted to district website)
A. June 16, 2026, Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting, Doug White
X. Approval of Official Minutes:
A. May 18, 2026, Regular Voting Meeting
B. June 8, 2026, Voting Meeting
C. June 8, 2026, Directors’ Study Forum
XI. Treasurer’s Report Month Ending May 31, 2026, Jess Waltersdorff
XII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion / second needed, roll call vote)
A. Business and Finance
1) Budget and Finance, Jessica Waltersdorff
2) Buildings and Grounds, Ben Ramsay
3) Transportation, Mike Ritz
B. Management
1) Policy, Rodney Shearer
2) Personnel, Nicole Wilson
C. Programs
1) Curriculum, Eric Barshinger
XIII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM AGENDA
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, Jessica Waltersdorff
1) Annual Authorization for Federal, State and Other Grant Applications, Mark Czapp
2) High Road School of York Agreement / Memorandum, Michelle Ludwig
3) Proposal for Managed Immutable Back-up Service / Memorandum, Chris Enck
V. Management Committee
A. Personnel, Nicole Wilson
1) Memorandum – Comprehensive HR Review of Position Descriptions and Updates – Hope Weiss
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum, Eric Barshinger
1) Textbook/Materials Adoption 2026-2027, Steve Guadagnino
2) FFA Proposal for Major Trip October 20-24, 2026, Steve Guadagnino
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
June 8, 2026 Voting / Directors' Study Meeting Agenda
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors
Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
VOTING MEETING AGENDA
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:
1) May 18, 2026, for additional school safety discussion
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Correspondence, Doug White
V. Superintendent’s Report, Daphne Kirkpatrick
VI. District Departmental Reports
A. Business Office Departmental Report – Submitted by Mark Czapp, Jen Leppo
B. Human Resources Departmental Report – Submitted by Hope Weiss
C. Athletics Departmental Report – Submitted by Jeff Laux
VII. Regular Voting Action Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Budget and Finance, Ben Ramsay
B. Personnel, Nicole Wilson
VIII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM AGENDA
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) Renewal – Engagement of Auditing Firm / Memorandum, M. Czapp
2) Renewal – Appointment of Solicitor, M. Czapp
3) Renewal – Reappointment of Board Treasurer, M. Czapp
4) SGE Projector Screen Replacement / Quote, Pittsburgh Stage / Memorandum, M. Czapp
5) Daily Rates for Substitutes / York County Rate Comparison, M. Czapp, J. Leppo
6) Proposed Agreements with OSS Health
a. Pre-Participation Athletic Physicals, M. Czapp, J. Leppo
b. Professional Services / Events, M. Czapp, J. Leppo
7) Proposed Contracts for Student Outside Placements
a. New Story / Memorandum, M. Ludwig
b. River Rock Academy / Memorandum, M. Ludwig
c. River Rock – AEDY / Memorandum, M. Ludwig
d. High Road School of Southern York / Memorandum, M. Ludwig
8) 26-27 Dental Program Memorandum – Family First Health Agreement, M. Ludwig
B. Buildings and Grounds, Ben Ramsay
1) Proposed Purchase Agreement – Sale of ESC, M. Czapp
V. Management Committee
A. Policy, Rodney Shearer
1) Policies for Review and Discussion, H. Weiss
i. Policy 330 – Employees: Overtime
ii. Policy 334 – Employees: Sick Leave
iii. Policy 335 – Employees: Family and Medical Leaves
iv. Policy 339 – Employees: Uncompensated Leave
2) Memorandum – Proposed Student/Parent Handbooks 2026-2027 – M. Ludwig
a. Section II and III Final Draft Language
B. Personnel, Nicole Wilson
1) Proposed June 22nd Personnel Actions
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum, Eric Barshinger
1) NACEP Overnight Conference Request – M. Ludwig
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
May 18, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA
Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors
Monday, May 18, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM – Executive Session / Act 44 Required Safety and Security (Closed to public)
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 the last sunshine meeting:
1) May 18 @ 6 PM, prior to start of regular meeting
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Student Representative’s Report, Camryn Little
V. Superintendent’s Report, Daphne Kirkpatrick
VI. Correspondence, Doug White
VII. York County School of Technology, Mike Ritz
VIII. York Adams Academy, Karen Baum
IX. York Learning Center Joint Authority Board Report, Bill Stiles
X. Special Committee Reports by Committee Chair (Minutes of meetings posted to district website)
A. May 11, 2026, Curriculum Committee Meeting, Eric Barshinger
XI. Approval of Official Board Meeting Minutes:
A. April 27, 2026, Regular Voting Meeting Minutes
B. May 4, 2026, Voting Meeting Minutes
C. May 4, 2026, Directors’ Study Forum Minutes
XII. Treasurer’s Report Month Ending April 30, 2026, Jessica Waltersdorff
XIII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion / second needed, roll call vote)
A. Business and Finance
1) Budget and Finance, Jessica Waltersdorff
2) Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
B. Management
1) Policy, Rodney Shearer
2) Personnel, Nicole Wilson
C. Programs
1) Curriculum, Eric Barshinger
2) Athletics and Music, Karen Baum
XIV. Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
May 4, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors
Monday, May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM – Executive Session for Personnel (Closed to Public)
VOTING MEETING AGENDA
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 Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Correspondence, Doug White
V. District Departmental Reports
A. Transportation Services Department, Kristen Pepperman
B. Nutrition Services Department, Submitted by Holly Welch
VI. Regular Voting Action Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Personnel, Nicole Wilson
VII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM AGENDA
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, Jessica Waltersdorff
1) 2026-2027 Proposed General Fund Budget / Nutrition Services Fund Budget Presentation – Mark Czapp, Jen Leppo
2) Renewal of 2026-2027 School Depositories – Mark Czapp, Jen Leppo
3) Recommendation for Substitute Teacher Service (STS) – Jen Leppo, Hope Weiss
4) Sapphire Extension to include Evaluation, Analysis and Considerations for Succeeding School Years – Chris Enck
5) Memorandum / Technology Equipment Refresh – Chris Enck
a. Proposal for Replacement MacBooks
b. Proposal to Dispose of Outdated Equipment
6) Proposed 2026-2027 Contract Renewals for SAP Services – Michelle Ludwig
a. Student Assistance Program Mental Health Liaison Services
b. Student Assistance Program Drug and Alcohol Liaison Services
B. Buildings and Grounds, Ben Ramsay
1) Memorandum, District Ongoing Capital Projects Update – Submitted by Bill Stiles
V. Management Committee
A. Policy, Rodney Shearer
1) Biennial Renewal of NYCRPD Memorandum of Understanding – Mark Czapp, Michelle Ludwig
2) Biennial Renewal of NYCRPD School Resource Officer Agreement – Mark Czapp, Michelle Ludwig
3) Delegate Assembly Opportunity, Mark Czapp
B. Personnel, Nicole Wilson
1) Proposed May 18th Personnel Actions
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum, Eric Barshinger
1) New / Revised Curriculum, 2026-2027 – Steve Guadagnino
2) Proposed Partnership Agreement with Keystone/Red Rock Job Corps – Steve Guadagnino
B. Athletics and Music, Karen Baum
1) Request to Attend PSADA Executive Summer Council, July 6-8, 2026
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
April 27, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA
Spring Grove Area Board of School Directors
Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area High School / IAC
1490 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA
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 the last sunshine meeting: n/a
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Student Representative’s Report, Camryn Little
V. Superintendent’s Report, Daphne Kirkpatrick
VI. Correspondence, Doug White
VII. York County School of Technology, Mike Ritz
VIII. York Adams Academy, Karen Baum
IX. Special Committee Reports by Committee Chair (Minutes of meetings posted to district website)
A. April 14, 2026, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, Jessica Waltersdorff
B. April 20, 2026, Curriculum Committee Meeting, Eric Barshinger
X. Approval of Official Minutes:
A. March 23, 2026, Regular Voting Meeting Minutes
B. April 13, 2026, Voting Meeting Minutes
C. April 13, 2026, Directors’ Study Forum Minutes
XI. Treasurer’s Report Month Ending March 31, 2026, Jessica Waltersdorff
XII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion / second needed, roll call vote)
A. Business and Finance
1) Budget and Finance, Jessica Waltersdorff
2) Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
3) Transportation, Doug Stein
B. Management
1) Policy, Rodney Shearer
2) Personnel, Nicole Wilson
C. Programs
1) Curriculum, Eric Barshinger
XIII. Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
April 13, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM – Executive Session for Personnel (Closed to Public)
VOTING MEETING AGENDA
Call To Order, DOUGLAS WHITE
- Flag salute and moment of silence
- Roll call
- Documented or announced reasons for known absences
- Announcements regarding Executive Sessions held since last Sunshine meeting: n/a
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Correspondence, DOUGLAS WHITE
District Departmental Reports
Minutes of Previous Board Committee Meetings – Informational Only (Committee Chairs provided verbal reports at the March 9, 2026, Directors’ Study Forum)
- February 26, 2026, Budget and Finance Meeting
- February 26, 2026, Policy Committee Meeting – R. Shearer
- March 2, 2026, Curriculum Committee Meeting – E. Barshinger
- March 2, 2026, Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting – B. Ramsay
Special Committee Reports by Committee Chair
- March 30, 2026, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting – J. Waltersdorff
- April 6, 2026, Curriculum Committee Meeting – E. Barshinger
Regular Voting Action Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- Budget and Finance, JESSICA WALTERSDORFF
- Policy, RODNEY SHEARER
- Personnel, NICOLE WILSON
Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM AGENDA
Call To Order, DOUGLAS WHITE
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Program Committee
Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
- Presentation – iPad Usage at K-4 Levels – S. Guadagnino, C. Enck
- Rocket Promise Presentation – 2025-2026 CAC, D. Dietrich, P. Mallory
- Superintendent Overnight Conference Request – D. Kirkpatrick
- Memorandum – New / Revised Curriculum, 2026-2027 – S. Guadagnino
- Proposals for Major Trip – S. Guadagnino
Business and Finance Committee
Budget and Finance, JESSICA WALTERSDORFF
- 2026-2027 Proposed Nutrition Services Fund Budget Memorandum – M. Czapp
- York Learning Center Renovations / Proposed Funding Resolution – M. Czapp
- Proposed Purchase of Residency Verification Software – M. Czapp
- Production Switcher Purchase for the Stadium – M. Czapp, J. Leppo
Management Committee
Personnel, NICOLE WILSON
- Proposed Transition for Absence Management Software – H. Weiss
- Confidential Memorandum for Proposed April 27th Personnel Actions
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
March 23, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, March 23, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI #242 (Enter @ Door #15)
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
AGENDA
Call To Order, Doug White
- 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: n/a
Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
Student Representative’s Report, Camryn Little
Superintendent’s Report, Dr. David Renaut
Correspondence, Doug White
York County School of Technology, Mike Ritz
York Adams Academy, Karen Baum
Special Committee Meeting Reports
- YMCA of the Roses – March 10, 2026, Bill Stiles
- York Learning Center Joint Authority – March 18, 2026, Bill Stiles
Approval of Official Minutes:
- February 23, 2026, Regular Voting Meeting Minutes
- March 9, 2026, Voting Meeting Minutes
- March 9, 2026, Directors’ Study Forum Minutes
Treasurer’s Report, Jessica Waltersdorff
Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion / second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance, Jessica Waltersdorff
- Buildings and Grounds, Ben Ramsay
- Transportation, Doug Stein
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum, Karen Baum
Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting
March 9, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
VOTING MEETING
I. Call To Order, DOUGLAS 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 Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Correspondence, DOUGLAS WHITE
V. District Departmental Reports
A. Communications – S. Kennedy
B. District Technology – C. Enck
VI. Special Committee Reports
A. February 26, 2026, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting – J. Waltersdorff
B. February 26, 2026, Policy Committee Meeting – R. Shearer
C. March 2, 2026, Curriculum Committee Meeting – E. Barshinger
D. March 2, 2026, Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting – B. Ramsay
VII. Regular Voting Action Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Personnel, NICOLE WILSON
VIII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
I. Call To Order, DOUGLAS 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. Buildings and Grounds, BEN RAMSAY
1) Proposed Maintenance Facility – B. Stiles, J. Mercado
2) Proposal to Contract with E.I. Associates – M. Czapp, Bill Stiles
3) Designate Special Project Board Committee – B. Ramsay (Bldg. & Grounds Chair)
4) Greenhouse Initiative Donation / Images – M. Czapp, B. Stiles, FAA Advisors
B. Budget and Finance, JESSICA WALTERSDORFF
1) 2026-2027 Proposed General Fund Budget Memorandum – M. Czapp
2) Proposed 2026-2027 York Adams Academy Budget – M. Czapp
3) Revised Proposed 2026-2027 YCST General Operating Budget – M. Czapp
a. Memorandum with Highlights of Changes
4) Proposed Agreement with PASBO – M. Czapp, H. Weiss
C. Transportation, DOUG STEIN
1) Transportation RFP Timeline – M. Czapp
V. Program Committee
A. Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
1) Targeted School Improvement Memorandum – S. Guadagnino
2) Summer School (2026) Recommendations – S. Guadagnino
3) Overnight Conference Request, Federal Programs – S. Guadagnino
4) Dual Enrollment Agreement Elizabethtown College – S. Guadagnino
5) Major Trip Proposals – S. Guadagnino
a. PMEA All-State Festival, April 22-26, 2026
b. DECA International Career Development Conference, April 25-29, 2026
c. Class of 2026 to Pocono Valley, May 27, 2026
VI. Management Committee
A. Policy, RODNEY SHEARER
1) Proposed Policy Revisions Background Information
a. Policy 626: FINANCES, Federal Fiscal Compliance
b. Policy 626.1: FINANCES, Travel Reimbursement – Federal Programs
c. Policy 827: OPERATIONS, Conflict of Interest
d. Policy 918: COMMUNITY, Title I Parent / Family Engagement
e. Policy 718: PROPERTY, Service Animals in the Schools
B. Personnel, NICOLE WILSON
1) Act 93 Agreement One Year Extension – B. Ramsay (Negotiations Chair)
2) Proposed Position Descriptions – J. Waltersdorff (Budget & Finance Chair)
a. Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO)
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
February 23, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, February 23, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI #242 (Enter @ Door #15)
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM – Executive Session for Personnel (Closed to Public)
AGENDA
I. Call To Order, DOUG WHITE
- 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: n/a
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Student Representative’s Report, CAMRYN LITTLE
V. Superintendent’s Report, DR. DAVID RENAUT
VI. Correspondence, DOUG WHITE
VII. Legislative Report, DR. DAVID RENAUT
VIII. York County School of Technology, MIKE RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy, KAREN BAUM
X. Approval of Official Minutes:
- February 2, 2026, Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes
- February 2, 2026, Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes
- February 2, 2026, Regular Voting Meeting Minutes (with revision to personnel item)
- February 9, 2026, Voting Meeting Minutes
- February 9, 2026, Directors’ Study Forum Minutes
XI. Treasurer’s Report, BEN RAMSAY
XII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion / second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance, BEN RAMSAY
- Buildings and Grounds, BEN RAMSAY
- Transportation, DOUG STEIN
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
XIII. Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
February 9, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, February 9, 2026, 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, DOUGLAS 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:
1) February 2, 2026, for labor negotiations and legal reasons
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Correspondence, DOUGLAS WHITE
V. District Departmental Reports
A. Paradise Elementary Building Departmental Report
B. New Salem Elementary Building Departmental Report
C. Spring Grove Elementary Building Departmental Report
D. Spring Grove Intermediate Building Departmental Report
E. Middle School Building Departmental Report
F. High School Building Departmental Report
VI. Special Committee Reports
A. February 2, 2026, Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes
B. February 2, 2026, Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes
VII. Regular Voting Action Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Budget and Finance, JESSICA WALTERSDORFF
B. Personnel, NICOLE WILSON
C. Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
VIII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
I. Call To Order, DOUGLAS WHITE
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Program Committee
A. Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
1) Achievement and Growth Building Action Steps Presentation – S. Guadagnino
2) Online Learning (SGFlex) Program Update Presentation – S. Guadagnino, D. Dietrich
3) 2026-2027 Proposed School Calendar Options – S. Guadagnino
a. Memorandum – Background Information
b. Option F (recommended) / Option A
c. Summary / Considerations with Options
4) 2025-2026 Summer School Options / Considerations – S. Guadagnino, M. Czapp
5) Certified School Nurses’ Overnight Conference Request – M. Ludwig
6) Major Trip Proposals – S. Guadagnino
a. High School Music Department – NYC, April 2, 2026
b. History Club Annual Experience – NYC, April 8, 2026
c. Indoor Drill Championships – New Jersey, April 30-May 3
d. Middle School Music Department – Knoebel’s, May 21, 2026
V. Business and Finance Committee
A. Budget and Finance, JESSICA WALTERSDORFF
1) 2026-2027 Proposed General Fund Budget Presentation – M. Czapp
2) Proposed 2026-2027 LIU #12 General Operating Budget – M. Czapp
3) E-Rate Procurement of Spring Grove Intermediate Re-cabling – M. Czapp, C. Enck
a. Memorandum with Tentatively Scheduled Equipment
b. Proposal from Assurance Media
4) Proposed Acting Special Education Supervisor – M. Czapp, M. Ludwig
b. Proposed Agreement with PA Principals Association
5) Proposed State Grant Resolution / Application – M. Czapp
B. Buildings and Grounds, BEN RAMSAY
1) Ongoing Capital Projects General Update – B. Stiles
2) High School Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Rain Guard Options – B. Stiles
VI. Management Committee
A. Policy, RODNEY SHEARER
1) Donation of Wrestling Mat from District Alumni – B. Stiles
B. Personnel, NICOLE WILSON
1) Substitute Coordinator Considerations – H. Weiss
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
February 2, 2026 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda (Rescheduled from January 26, 2026)
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, January 26, 2026, 7:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSING AND INCLEMENT WEATHER
RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:45 PM – Executive Session for Personnel (Closed to Public)
AGENDA
I. Call To Order, DOUG WHITE
· 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:
o January 12, 2026, for Personnel, Student Discipline, and Legal purposes
o January 16, 2026, for Personnel purposes
o January 19, 2026, for Personnel purposes
o January 22, 2026, for Personnel purposes
o January 28, 2026, for Personnel purposes
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Student Representative’s Report, CAMRYN LITTLE
V. Superintendent’s Report, DR. DAVID RENAUT, Acting Superintendent
· School Board Appreciation
VI. Correspondence, DOUG WHITE
VII. York County School of Technology, MIKE RITZ
VIII. York Adams Academy, KAREN BAUM
IX. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
· York Learning Center Joint Authority Board Meeting – B. Stiles
· YMCA of the Roses Branch Board Meeting – B. Stiles
X. Approval of Official Minutes: (motion / second needed, voice vote)
· December 2, 2025, Reorganization/Voting Meeting
· December 8, 2025, Curriculum Committee Meeting
· December 9, 2025, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
· January 12, 2026, Voting Meeting/Directors’ Study Forum
XI. Treasurer’s Reports, JESS WALTERSDORFF
· Month Ending November 30, 2025
· Month Ending December 31, 2025
XII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests
· BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
Budget and Finance, JESS WALTERSDORFF
Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
Transportation, DOUG STEIN
· MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Policy, RODNEY SHEARER
Personnel, NICOLE WILSON
o PERSONNEL ADDENDUM – Added January 30, 2026
· PROGRAM REPORTS
Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
Athletics and Music, KAREN BAUM
XIII. Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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January 12, 2026 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, January 12, 2026, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM – Executive Session for Personnel (Closed to Public)
VOTING MEETING
Call To Order, DOUGLAS 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:
- December 15, 2025, for personnel reasons
- January 5, 2026, for personnel reasons
- January 7, 2026, for personnel reasons
- January 12, 2026, for personnel reasons
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Correspondence, DOUGLAS WHITE
Special Committee / District Departmental Reports
A. Buildings and Grounds Department / Safety and Security Report
Special Action Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Special Action Items, BEN RAMSAY
Regular Voting Action Items
A. Policy, KAREN BAUM
B. Personnel, DOUG STEIN
Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
Call To Order, DOUGLAS WHITE
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Business and Finance Committee
A. Buildings and Grounds
1) Ongoing Capital Projects General Update – B. Stiles
B. Budget and Finance
1) Memorandum, 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Update – M. Czapp
2) 2026-2027 Proposed YCST Budget – M. Czapp
3) Proposed PA Leadership Charter School Settlement Agreement – M. Czapp
4) Disposal of Obsolete Technology Equipment – C. Enck
Management Committee
A. Policy
1) Background Information – Proposed Policy Revisions
a. Policy 317, Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures
b. Policy 320, Freedom of Speech
2) Summary of Key 2025-2026 School Code Changes – S. Guadagnino
3) SGAEF Annual Report – FYI only
B. Personnel
1) Confidential Board Memo
Program Committee
A. Curriculum
1) Comprehensive Review of 2025 Assessment Results – S. Guadagnino
2) Proposed Dual Enrollment Agreement, Messiah University – S. Guadagnino
3) PASBO Overnight Conference Request, March 25-26, 2026 – M. Czapp
4) Proposed Field Trip Costs and Documentation – S. Guadagnino, M. Czapp
5) Major Trip Proposals – S. Guadagnino
a. TARC Practice Launch, The Plains, VA – February 2026
b. Practice Launch, Higgs Farm, MD – February 7, 2026
c. Backup Practice Launch, Culpeper, VA – February 28, 2026
d. TARC Practice Launch, The Plains, VA – March 7, 2026
e. Odyssey of the Mind 2026 PA State Finals – March 28, 2026
B. Athletics & Music
1) PSADA Overnight Conference Request, March 17-20, 2026 – D. Renaut
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment
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2025
- December 2, 2025 Voting / Reorganization Meeting Agenda
- November 24, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- November 10, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- November 3, 2025 Directors' Study Special Meeting Agenda
- October 27, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- October 13, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- October 6, 2025 Special Meeting with Optional Voting Meeting
- September 22, 2025 Directors' Study Special Meeting / Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- September 8, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- August 25, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- August 11, 2025 Voting / Directors Study Forum Meeting Agenda
- July 21, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda / NOTE START TIME CHANGE
- June 23, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- June 9, 2025, Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- May 19, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- May 5, 2025 Voting / Directors Study Forum Agenda
- April 28, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- April 14, 2025 Voting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- March 24, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- March 10, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- February 24, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- February 10, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- January 27, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda (Meeting @ NSE)
- January 13, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
December 2, 2025 Voting / Reorganization Meeting Agenda
VOTING / REORGANIZATION MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
TUESDAY, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
AGENDA
I. Call To Order Reorganization Meeting, Mark Czapp
A. Flag Salute and Moment of Silence
II. Board Reorganization
A. Meeting Purpose (Mark Czapp)
B. Roll Call of Holdover Members of the Board
C. Documented or Announced Reasons for Known Absences
D. Nomination / Election of Temporary President (Mark Czapp)
E. Nomination / Election of President (Temporary President)
F. Nomination / Election of Vice President (Board President)
G. Distribution of 2025 Member Contact Info (Confidential Item – no action)
H. Distribution of Draft 2025 Board Committees (Preview Item – action tentative 1/12/26)
I. Conclude and Adjourn Reorganization (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
III. Call To Order Voting Meeting, Board President
A. Announcement regarding executive sessions held since the last Sunshine meeting:
- November 24, 2025, for Personnel
IV. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
- Chris Norris, Heidelberg Township re. Finances and Leadership
V. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
VI. Correspondence
VII. Special Committee / District Departmental Reports
- Transportation Department, Kristen Pepperman
- Nutrition Services Department, Holly Welch
- Human Resources Department, Hope Weiss
- Business Office, Mark Czapp / Jen Leppo
VIII. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- November 24, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting
IX. Treasurer’s Report (To be included with January 2026 materials)
X. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance, Doug White
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation, Mike Ritz
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
- Personnel, Doug Stein
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
- Curriculum, Eric Barshinger
XI. Superintendent Search Update, Dr. Edward Albert
XII. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
XIII. Executive Session for Personnel
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November 24, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The November 24, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door No. 15.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
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:
- November 10, 2025, for legal purposes
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Student Representative’s Report, CAMRYN LITTLE
V. Superintendent’s Report, DR. DAVID RENAUT, Acting Superintendent
VI. Correspondence, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VII. Legislative Update, DR. DAVID RENAUT, Acting Superintendent
VIII. York County School of Technology, MIKE RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy, KAREN BAUM
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- YMCA of the Roses Branch Board Meeting – B. Stiles
XI. Approval of Official Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- October 27, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting
- November 3, 2025, Special Meeting – Superintendent’s Search
- November 10, 2025, Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
- November 10, 2025, Voting Meeting
- November 10, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum
- November 17, 2025, Curriculum Committee Meeting
XII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote), DOUG WHITE
XIII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation, MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
- Athletics and Music, NICOLE WILSON
XIV. Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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November 10, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, November 10, 2025, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
5:30 PM, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting (See Separate Agenda)
6:45 PM, Board Informal Meet and Greet with Dr. Randi Payne
VOTING MEETING
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 last sunshine meeting: n/a
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Board Committee Reports and Information
- November 10, 2025, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting – Doug White
Correspondence, Rachel Rohrbaugh
Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- Personnel, Doug Stein
Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
Call To Order, Rachel Rohrbaugh
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Business and Finance Committee
- Budget and Finance, Doug White
- 2026-2027 Proposed Budget / Act 1 Index Resolution– M. Czapp
- Standard and Poors Rating Update – M. Czapp
- Repurpose Outdated Equipment – M. Czapp
- Additional Student Club / Student Activity Account – M. Czapp
- Upcoming 2024-2025 Yearend Audit Report, for Information Only – M. Czapp
Management Committee
- Policy, Karen Baum
- Board Committee Memorandum – FYI, prep for Reorganization
- Proposed New and Revised Policies Background Information
- Operations: Policy #815.2, Responsible Artificial Intelligence – C. Enck
- Policy 815.2 – Presentation to Board Policy Committee
- Policy 815.2 – Implementation Chart
- Operations: Policy #823, Opioid Antagonist – M. Ludwig
- Policy 823 – Implementation Information
- Policy 823 – Implementation Information
- Operations: Policy #815.2, Responsible Artificial Intelligence – C. Enck
- Personnel, Doug Stein
- Proposed Personnel Actions November 24, 2025
Program Committee
- Curriculum, Karen Baum
- 2026-2027 Course Proposals – S. Guadagnino
- Overnight Major Trip Proposals – S. Guadagnino
- International Thespian Society ThesFest Conference – Jan. 2-4, 2026
- Mock Trial Competition, University of Pittsburgh – Jan. 9-11, 2026
- Mock Trial Competition, University of Pennsylvania – Jan. 17-18, 2026
- Mock Trial Competition, University of Pennsylvania – Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2026
- ACES-FFA Leadership Conference – Feb. 14-15, 2026
- Athletics and Music, Nicole Wilson
- 2025-2026 Overnight Wrestling Tournaments – S Guadagnino
- 2025-2026 Overnight PIAA Post-Season Championships – S. Guadagnino
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
Executive Session for Legal Purposes
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November 3, 2025 Directors' Study Special Meeting Agenda
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM – SPECIAL MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
PURPOSE: SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
AGENDA
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 last sunshine meeting:
- Monday, October 27, 2025, for personnel
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Correspondence
Superintendent Search – Hope Weiss, Human Resources Director
- Search Process and Update – Dr. Ed Albert, Search Consultant, Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools
Adjournment of DSF Special Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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October 27, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The October 27, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in Gymnasium at the Spring Grove Elementary School, located at 1450 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA. Attendees may use the main entrance.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 27, 2025, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Elementary School / Gymnasium
1450 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA
AGENDA
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:
- October 13, 2025, for personnel
Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
Student Representative’s Report, CAMRYN LITTLE
Superintendent’s Report, DR. DAVID RENAUT, Acting Superintendent
Correspondence, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Legislative Update, DR. DAVID RENAUT, Acting Superintendent
York County School of Technology, MIKE RITZ
York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
Special Committee Reports (as needed)
Approval of Official Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- September 22, 2025, Policy Committee Meeting
- September 22, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum Special Meeting
- September 22, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting
- October 6, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum Special Meeting
- October 6, 2025, Optional Special Voting Meeting
- October 13, 2025, Voting Meeting
- October 13, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum
- October 20, 2025, Curriculum Committee Meeting
- October 20, 2025, Policy Committee Meeting
Treasurer’s Report, DOUG WHITE
Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
Transportation, MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Policy, KAREN BAUM
Personnel, DOUG STEIN
PROGRAM REPORTS
Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
Athletics and Music, NICOLE WILSON
Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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October 13, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The October 13, 2025, Voting / DSF Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
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AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 13, 2025, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
VOTING MEETING
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 last sunshine meeting:
- October 6, 2025, for Personnel
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
District Administration Departmental Reports
- Pupil Services Departmental Report – M. Ludwig
Board Committee Reports and Information
Correspondence, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Personnel, DOUG STEIN
Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
Call To Order, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Program Committee
A. Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
1) Draft Affiliation Agreement with Indiana University of PA – S. Guadagnino
B. Athletics and Music, NICOLE WILSON
1) Competition Cheerleading Overnight Request – S Guadagnino
Business and Finance Committee
A. Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
1) 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Memorandum – J. Leppo
Management Committee
A. Policy, KAREN BAUM
1) Proposed Policy Revisions Background Information
c. #202 - Eligibility of Non-Resident Student(s)
d. #308 - Employment Contract / Board Resolution
f. #805.2 - School Security Personnel
A. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Proposed SGASD/SGEA Memorandum of Understanding – S. Guadagnino
2) Confidential Proposed Personnel Actions for October 27, 2025
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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October 6, 2025 Special Meeting with Optional Voting Meeting
The October 6, 2025, DSF Special Meeting / Optional Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
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DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM – SPECIAL MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 6, 2025, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
PURPOSE: SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
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 last sunshine meeting: n/a
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Correspondence
V. Personnel DOUG STEIN
A. Superintendent Search Process / Memorandum with Background Information
1) Presentation – Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS): Dr. Edward Albert, Albert Educational Consulting
2) Presentation – Connie R. Kindler Educational Consulting, LLC: Connie R. Kindler
VI. Adjournment of DSF Special Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
OPTIONAL VOTING 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. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Personnel DOUG STEIN
V. Adjournment of Voting Meeting (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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September 22, 2025 Directors' Study Special Meeting / Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The September 22, 2025, DSF Special Meeting / Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
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DIRECTORS' STUDY FORUM - SPECIAL MEETING / REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, September 22, 2025, 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 (See Separate Agenda)
AGENDA
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM - SPECIAL MEETING
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 last sunshine meeting: n/a
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
- Mary Smith, Paradise Township – Policy #220 / Student-Parent Handbook, Dissemination of Materials
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Personnel, DOUG STEIN
- Superintendent Search Process / Memorandum with Background Information
V. Adjournment of DSF Special Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
REGULAR VOTING 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. Superintendent’s Report, DR. DAVID RENAUT, ACTING SUPERINTENDENT
V. Correspondence, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VI. Legislative Update, DR. DAVID RENAUT, ACTING SUPERINTENDENT
VII. York County School of Technology, MIKE RITZ
VIII. York Adams Academy, KAREN BAUM
IX. Special Committee / Joint Board Reports (as needed)
- Spring Grove Branch YMCA of the Roses – B. Stiles (on behalf of M. Warner)
- York Learning Center – B. Stiles
X. Approval of Official Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- August 25, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting
- September 8, 2025, Voting Meeting
- September 8, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum
- September 15, 2025, Curriculum Committee Meeting
XI. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
XII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, BEN RAMSAY
- Transportation, MIKE RITZ
- PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
- Athletics and Music, NICOLE WILSON
XIII. Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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September 8, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, September 8, 2025, 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
- Flag salute and moment of silence
- Roll call
- Documented or announced reasons for known absences
- Announcements regarding Executive Sessions held since last sunshine meeting: n/a
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. District Administration Departmental Reports
- District Communications Departmental Report – S. Kennedy
- District Technology Departmental Report – C. Enck
V. Board Committee Reports and Information
VI. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VII. Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- Personnel DOUG STEIN
VIII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) 2026-2027 Budget Timeline – M. Czapp
2) Proposed Extension Student Information System (Sapphire) – C. Enck, M. Czapp
3) Letter of Intent for Sale of Real Estate (ESC) – M. Czapp
V. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Election of PSBA Officers / Slate of Candidates – M. Czapp
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Proposed Personnel Actions September 22, 2025 (
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
1) Summary of Summer School Programs Memorandum – S. Guadagnino
2) Summary of Pre-K Summer Program Memorandum – S. Guadagnino
B. Athletics and Music NICOLE WILSON
1) Overnight PIAA Golf Tournament – D. Renaut
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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August 25, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The August 25, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, August 25, 2025, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
AGENDA
Call To Order, NICOLE WILSON
- 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 11, 2025, for personnel
- August 15, 2025, via Zoom, for personnel
- August 20, 2025, via Zoom, for personnel
- August 23, 2025, for personnel (Held in conjunction with annual Board Retreat)
Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
Superintendent’s Report, DR. DAVID RENAUT, Substitute Superintendent
Correspondence, NICOLE WILSON
Legislative Update, DR. DAVID RENAUT, Substitute Superintendent
York County School of Technology, MIKE RITZ
York Adams Academy, KAREN BAUM
District Administration Departmental/Building Reports
- Spring Grove Area Middle School
- Spring Grove Area Intermediate School
- Spring Grove Elementary
- New Salem Elementary
- Paradise Elementary
Special Committee Reports (as needed)
Approval of Official Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- July 21, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting
- August 11, 2025, Voting Meeting
- August 11, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum
Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, BEN RAMSAY
- Transportation, MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting (motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
August 11, 2025 Voting / Directors Study Forum Meeting Agenda
The August 11, 2025, Voting / DSF Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
To view a live stream of the meeting, click on the link above, "School Board Meeting Livestreams and Recordings."
AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, August 11, 2025, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
VOTING MEETING
Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
o Flag salute and moment of silence
o Roll call
o Documented or announced reasons for known absences
o Announcements regarding Executive Sessions held since last sunshine meeting:
· July 21, 2025, for Real Estate and Personnel
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
District Administration Departmental Reports
· High School Building Report – C. Ehrhart
Board Committee Reports and Information
- Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes – July 21, 2025
- Policy Committee Meeting Minutes – July 28, 2025
Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- Buildings and Grounds BEN RAMSAY
- Transportation MIKE RITZ
- Policy KAREN BAUM
- Personnel ERIC BARSHINGER
Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Business and Finance Committee
Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- 2025-2026 Fundraising Organizations – M. Czapp
- 2025-2026 Fundraising Student Activity Clubs – M. Czapp
- Tax Exoneration Request – M. Czapp
Buildings and Grounds BEN RAMSAY
- 2025-2026 Waiver of Use of Facilities Fees – B. Stiles
Capital Projects / Facilities Walkthrough Board Interest – M. Czapp
Management Committee
Policy KAREN BAUM
- Proposed 2026 Board Meeting Schedule – J. Bradley
- Mass Update to Relevant Board Policies with Business Manager Title – J. Bradley
- Proposed New/Revised Policies / Background Information – J. Bradley
- Policy 006.2, Board Committees – New
- Policy 113.1, Discipline of Students with Disabilities – Revised
- Policy 113.2, Behavior Support – Revised
- Policy 234, Pregnant/Parenting/Married Students – New
- Policy 236.1, Threat Assessment – Revised
- Policy 254, Educational Opportunity for Military Children – Revised
- Policy 615, Payroll Deductions – Revised
- Policy 622, GASB Statement 34 – Revised
Program Committee
Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
- Overnight Conference Request – J. Bradley
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
July 21, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda / NOTE START TIME CHANGE
The July 21, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA. Please note that the start time will be 6 PM for this meeting. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15. The agenda, previously posted as a DRAFT, has been updated and is outlined below. A Board Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting will commence immediately following adjournment of the regular voting meeting.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, July 21, 2025, NOTE START TIME CHANGE TO 6:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
5:30 PM, Executive Session for Real Estate and Personnel (Not Open 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: n/a
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
V. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VI. Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
VII. York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
VIII. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
IX. District Administration Departmental Report
- Facilities Services / School Safety and Security – B. Stiles
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- YMCA of the Roses Branch Meeting, July 8, 2025 – B. Stiles
XI. Approval of Official Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- June 23, 2025, Curriculum Committee Meeting
- June 23, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting
- June 23, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum
- June 30, 2025, Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
XII. Treasurer’s Reports (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
XIII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds – For Information Only
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum – For Information Only
XIV. Adjournment of Regular Voting Meeting (motion and second needed, voice vote)
XV. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING (See Separate Agenda)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
June 23, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The June 23, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
To view a live stream of the meeting, click on the link above, "School Board Meeting Livestreams and Recordings."
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, June 23, 2025, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
5:30 PM, Board Curriculum Committee Meeting (Open to Public / See Separate Agenda)
AGENDA
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 9, 2025, for Personnel
- June 19, 2025, via Zoom, for Negotiations
Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
Superintendent’s Report, DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
Correspondence, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Legislative Update, DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
York County School of Technology, MIKE RITZ
York Adams Academy, KAREN BAUM
Special Committee Reports (as needed)
Approval of Official Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- May 19, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting
- June 9, 2025, Voting Meeting
- June 9, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum
Treasurer’s Reports (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, BEN RAMSAY
- Transportation, MIKE RITZ
- PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
- Athletics and Music, NICOLE WILSON
Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, June 23, 2025
Immediately Following Adjournment of the Regular Voting Meeting
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
AGENDA
Call To Order, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Business and Finance Committee
Management Committee
- Personnel, DOUG STEIN
- Proposed personnel actions – July 21st
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
June 9, 2025, Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The June 9, 2025, 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, June 9, 2025, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM - Executive Session for Personnel Matters (Closed to Public)
VOTING MEETING
Call To Order, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
o Flag salute and moment of silence
o Roll call
o Documented or announced reasons for known absences
o Announcements regarding Executive Sessions held since last sunshine meeting: n/a
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
District Administration Departmental Reports
· Business Department / Operations Report – M. Czapp
Board Committee Reports and Information
· Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes – May 19, 2025
· Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2025
Correspondence, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Action Voting Items
· Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
· Personnel, DOUG STEIN
Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
Call To Order, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Business and Finance Committee
A. Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
1) Budgetary Transfers – M. Czapp
2) Proposed River Rock Agreement / Launch Program – M. Czapp
3) Federal, State, and Grant Program Application Authorization – M. Czapp
4) Proposed 2025-2026 School Physician – Annual Request – M. Ludwig
B. Buildings and Grounds, MIKE RITZ
1) SGE Access Road – B. Stiles, M. Czapp
2) High School Access Road – B. Stiles, M. Czapp
3) Placement of Necessary Walk-in Coolers/Freezers – B. Stiles, M. Czapp
4) Doral Energy Request for Use of Acreage for Solar Panels – M. Czapp
Management Committee
A. Policy, KAREN BAUM
1) Board Survey Results Presentation – S. Kennedy
2) Proposed 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct, DRAFT – M. Ludwig
a. Memorandum with Code of Student Conduct
3) Proposed New/Revised Policies / Background Information:
a. Policy #006: Board Meetings – M. Czapp, J. Bradley
b. Policy #146.1: Trauma Informed Care (new) – M. Ludwig, J. Bradley
c. Policy #707: Use of School Facilities – B. Stiles
d. Policy #904: Public Attendance at School Events – B. Stiles
4) Reappointment of YAA Board Representative for 2025-2026 – M. Czapp
Program Committee
A. Curriculum, KAREN BAUM
1) Textbooks and Materials List 2025-2026 – S. Guadagnino
2) Proposed Affiliation Agreement with Gwynedd Mercy University – S. Guadagnino
3) PASBO Overnight Conference Participation Request – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
B. Athletics and Music, NICOLE WILSON
1) NHFS Student Leadership Conference Participation – J. Bradley
2) Athletic Director Overnight Conference Meeting Participation – J. Bradley
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
Executive Session for Personnel
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
May 19, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The May 19, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #241 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, May 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
4:00 PM, Curriculum Committee Meeting (Open to Public – See Separate Agenda)
6:00 PM, Executive Session for School Safety (Closed to Public – Act 55 of 2024 Requirement)
AGENDA
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 19, 2025, prior to the regular meeting for School Safety
Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
- Recognition of 2024-2025 Retirees – Representing 254 years of service
- Recognition of 2024-2025 Student Representative to the Board
Student Representative Report MADALYN LITTLE
Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- Policy Committee – May 12 Meeting (minutes included with agenda), K. Baum
- Spring Grove Branch YMCA of the Roses – May 13 Meeting, B. Stiles
- York Learning Center Joint Authority Board – May 14 Meeting, B. Stiles
- Curriculum Committee – May 19 Meeting (minutes to be posted), E. Barshinger
Approval of Official Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- April 28, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting
- May 5, 2025, Voting Meeting
- May 5, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum
- May 12, 2025, Policy Committee Meeting
Treasurer’s Reports (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation, MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
Executive Session for Personnel (closed to public)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
May 5, 2025 Voting / Directors Study Forum Agenda
The May 5, 2025, 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, May 5, 2025, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
VOTING MEETING
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 last sunshine meeting:
- April 28, 2025, for Personnel Purposes (two separate sessions)
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
- Jacob Miller, Jackson Township – Budget and Governance
- Jaime Tharp, Paradise Elementary Teacher – STRIVE Tax Rebate Program
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
District Administration Departmental Reports
- Transportation Services Department – K. Pepperman
- Nutrition Services Department – H. McElwee
Board Committee Reports and Information
Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- Personnel DOUG STEIN
- Curriculum KAREN BAUM
Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Business and Finance Committee
Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- 2025-2026 Proposed General Fund Budget Presentation – M. Czapp, J. Leppo
- 2025-2026 Proposed Nutrition Services Budget Presentation – M. Czapp, H. McElwee
- Proposed 2025-2026 River Rock AEDY Agreement – M. Czapp
- Annual Appointment of School Depositories – M. Czapp
- Memorandum – Annual Appointment of Auditor for 2024-2025 Yearend – M. Czapp
- Auditor Letter of Engagement
- Disposal of Technology Equipment – M. Czapp, C. Enck
- Reappointment of Board Treasurer – M. Czapp
Management Committee
Policy KAREN BAUM
- Required Biennial MOU with Local Law Enforcement – B. Stiles, School Safety and Security Coordinator
- Required Review of Health and Safety Plan / PCCD Grant Compliance – M. Czapp
- Reappointment of Board Secretary – M. Czapp
- Reminder – Copy of PSBA Delegate Assembly Memorandum – M. Czapp
Program Committee
Curriculum KAREN BAUM
- 2025-2026 Proposed New/Revised Curricula – S. Guadagnino
- Dual Enrollment/Affiliation Agreements Summary – S. Guadagnino
- Major Trip Proposal / June 2026 – S. Guadagnino
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
April 28, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The April 28, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in Cafeteria at Paradise Elementary School, located at 6923 Lincoln Highway, Thomasville, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may park and enter at the main entrance.
To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, April 28, 2025, 7:00 PM
Paradise Elementary School / Cafeteria
6923 Lincoln Highway, Thomasville, PA 17364
6:30 PM, Board Member Building Tour by Members of Paradise Elementary Student Council
AGENDA
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: n/a
Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
- Alaina Stauffer, Middle School Student/Spring Grove Borough – Student Resources
- Mya Heller, Middle School Student/Jackson Township – Student Resources
- Jerry Mascaro, Jackson Township – Music Program
- Christine Castillo, Jackson Township – Music Program
Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
Student Representative Report RILEY WITTREDGE
Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- Spring Grove Branch YMCA of the Roses
Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- March 24, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting
- April 14, 2025, Voting Meeting
- April 14, 2025, Directors’ Study Forum
- April 21, 2025, Board Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Treasurer’s Reports (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- Month End March 31, 2025
Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
Executive Session for Personnel (closed to public)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
April 14, 2025 Voting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The April 14, 2025, 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, April 14, 2025, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
VOTING MEETING
Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
- Flag salute and moment of silence
- Roll call
- Documented or announced reasons for known absences
- Announcements regarding Executive Sessions / Work Sessions held since last sunshine meeting:
- March 24, 2025, for Legal/Real Estate
- April 4, 2025, Transportation Committee Work Session
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
- Jenna Hoke, North Codorus Township – Band Director Position
- Jerry Mascaro, Jackson Township – 2025-2026 Music Program
- Alyssa Young, Jackson Township – 2025-2026 Music Program
- Molly Young, Jackson Township – 2025-2026 Music Program
- Shawn Berkebile, Jackson Township – Proposed Budget and Finance Decisions
- Katelyn Wastler, High School Student/Paradise Township – Unified Track Program
- Anthony Miller, High School Teacher – Physical Education Department
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
District Administration Departmental Reports
- Pupil Services Department / School Safety & Security (Mental Health) – M. Ludwig
Board Committee Reports and Information
- Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Minutes – March 31, 2025
- Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes – March 31, 2025
- Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2025
Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds BEN RAMSAY
- Personnel DOUG STEIN
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Business and Finance Committee
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Nutrition Services Update – M. Czapp
- Buildings and Grounds BEN RAMSAY
- Proposed Maintenance Building – J. Mercado, Lobar Associates, M. Czapp, B. Stiles
Management Committee
- Policy KAREN BAUM
- PSBA Delegate Assembly Memorandum – M. Czapp
- Personnel DOUG STEIN
- Proposed Personnel Actions for April 28, 2025
Program Committee
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
- 2025-2026 Proposed New/Revised Curricula – S. Guadagnino
- Draft Proposed Agreement, Keystone/Red Rock Job Corps – S. Guadagnino
- Proposed Affiliation Agreement, Moreland University – S. Guadagnino
- Proposed TES Agreement, New Story – M. Ludwig
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
March 24, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The March 24, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, March 24, 2025, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
4:00 PM – Negotiations (Closed to Public)
6:00 PM – Executive Session for Real Estate (Closed to Public)
AGENDA
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:
- March 10, 2025, for personnel and real estate purposes
Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
- Rhonda Wastler, Spring Grove Music Boosters
- March – Music in Our Schools Month, Student Vocalists/Tim Bupp
Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
Student Representative Report RILEY WHITTREDGE
Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- Personnel Committee Chair Report, D. Stein
- Budget and Finance Committee Chair Report, D. White
- Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair Report, B. Ramsay
- York Learning Center Joint Authority, B. Stiles
Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- February 24, 2025 – Regular Voting Meeting
- March 10, 2025 – Personnel Committee Meeting
- March 10, 2025 – Voting Meeting
- March 10, 2025 – Directors’ Study Forum
- March 17, 2025 – Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
- March 20, 2025 – Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
Treasurer’s Reports (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds BEN RAMSAY
- Transportation MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
March 10, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The March 10, 2025, 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.
AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, March 10, 2025, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
4:00 PM Negotiations (Closed to Public)
6:00 PM Personnel Committee Meeting in LGI Room #241 – Separate Agenda (Open to Public)
VOTING MEETING
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 last sunshine meeting: n/a
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. District Administration Departmental Reports
- Athletics Department / Winter Season Summary – J. Laux
- Community Relations Department – S. Kennedy
- Technology Department – C. Enck
V. Board Committee Reports and Information
Minutes of Meetings included under Directors’ Study Forum Agenda Items
- Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – February 21, 2025
- Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting – February 21, 2025
- Policy Committee Meeting – February 26, 2025
VI. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VII. Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Personnel DOUG STEIN
VIII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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. Buildings and Grounds BEN RAMSAY
1) Informational Item – Minutes of February 21, 2025, Building and Grounds Committee Meeting
2) Krise Transportation Update – Tim Krise
3) Proposed Real Estate Swap Agreement Update – M. Czapp
4) Proposed Maintenance Facility Update / Square Footage Memorandum – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
B. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
1) Informational Item – Minutes of February 21, 2025, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
2) 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Presentation – M. Czapp, J. Leppo
3) Proposed 2025-2026 York Adams Academy Budget – M. Czapp
V. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Informational Item – Minutes of the February 26, 2025, Policy Committee Meeting
2) Background Information / Proposed Revisions to Policies:
a. Policy No. 239, Foreign Exchange Students
b. Policy No. 803, School Calendar
c. Policy No. 909, Municipal Government Relations
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Proposed Personnel Actions for March 24, 2025
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
1) Math Curriculum Resource Proposal – S. Guadagnino, K. Peake, A. Rittle
2) Memorandum - Summer School Proposal – S. Guadagnino
3) Proposed Penn State University Affiliation Agreement – M. Czapp
4) Major Trip Proposals – S. Guadagnino
a. Moot Court Competition, April 18-19, 2025, Princeton, NJ
b. Rocket Practice Launch, April 19, 2025, Centerville, MD
c. Class of 2025 Senior Class Trip, May 28, 2025, Pocono Valley, PA
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
IX. Executive Session for Personnel (Closed to public)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
February 24, 2025 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The February 24, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #241 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM – Executive Session for Personnel (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:
- February 10, 2025, for personnel and real estate purposes
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
V. Student Representative Report MADALYN LITTLE
VI. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VII. Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
VIII. York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- Curriculum Committee Chair Report, E. Barshinger
- Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair Report, B. Ramsay
- Budget and Finance Committee Chair Report, D. White
XI. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- January 27, 2025 – Regular Voting Meeting
- February 10, 2025 – Curriculum Committee Meeting
- February 10, 2025 – Voting Meeting
- February 10, 2025 – Directors’ Study Forum
XII. No Treasurer’s Report (To be included in March after final migration of data from previous funding software system (CSIU) to Skyward is complete)
XIII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum KAREN BAUM
XIV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
XV. Executive Session for Personnel
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
February 10, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The January 13, 2025, 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, February 10, 2025, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
4:15 PM Curriculum Committee Meeting – Separate Agenda (Open to Public)
6:00 PM Executive Session for Real Estate and Personnel (Closed to Public)
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:
· January 27, 2025, for Personnel
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Board Committee Reports
V. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VI. Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
VII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Presentation – M. Czapp, J. Leppo
2) YCST 2025-2026 Proposed Budget – M. Czapp
3) LIU 2025-2026 Proposed Budget – M. Czapp
4) Fiber Site Survey / Update – C. Enck
5) Additional Fundraising Organization – J. Bradley
6) New Story Proposed Agreement / Background Memorandum – M. Czapp, M. Ludwig
V. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Proposed New Policy No. 005.1: Board Committees – J. Bradley
* Background Informational Memorandum
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Extracurricular Positions Survey Update – S. Guadagnino, M. Czapp
2) Confidential Board Memo – Proposed Personnel Actions for February 24, 2025
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
1) 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan Presentation – S. Guadagnino
2) Proposed Shippensburg University Affiliation Agreement – S. Guadagnino
3) Major Trip Proposals – S. Guadagnino
a. PMEA Region V Chorus Festival, Bethlehem, PA, March 20-22, 2025
b. Rocketry Launch, High Powered Rocketry and Battle of the Rockets teams, Culpeper, VA, March 22 or 23, 2025
c. Annual History Club Experience to NYC, NY, March 25, 2025
d. Rocketry Launch, High Powered Rocketry and Battle of the Rockets teams, Higgs Farm, Price, MD, March 29 or 30, 2025
e. Battle of the Rockets Competition, Battle of the Rockets team, Culpeper, VA, April 3-6, 2025
f. Odyssey of the Mind 2025 PA State Finals, Swiftwater, PA, April 5, 2025
g. TARC Practice Launch, American Rocketry Challenge teams, The Plains, VA, April 5, 2025 (Date TBD)
h. PMEA All-State Festival, Pocono Manor, PA, April 9-12, 2025
i. NAfME Eastern Division Honors Ensembles, Cromwell, CT, April 24-27, 2025
j. TARC Nationals, American Rocketry Challenge teams, The Plains, VA, May 15-18, 2025
k. MS Music Department Performance Field Trip, Knoebels Amusement Park, Elysburg, PA, May 16, 2025
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
January 27, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda (Meeting @ NSE)
The January 27, 2025, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in Gymnasium at the New Salem Elementary School, located at 3745 Salem Road, York New Salem, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at the main entrance.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, January 27, 2025, 7:00 PM
New Salem Elementary School / Gymnasium
3745 Salem Road, York New Salem, PA
6:15 PM – Board Member Tour of New Salem Elementary by Members of Student Council
AGENDA
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: n/a
Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
Student Representative Report MADALYN LITTLE
Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- YMCA (formerly SGRPRC) Updates (December/January meetings), B. Stiles
- York Learning Center Update, B. Stiles
- Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair Report, B. Ramsay
- Rear Access Road – High School / Finalization of Master Land Development Plan
- Memorandum with Requested Background Information
- Krise Transportation Terminal / Campus Road – Proposed Layout
- Rear Access Road – High School / Finalization of Master Land Development Plan
Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- December 2, 2024 – Reorganization / Voting Meeting
- January 13, 2025 – Voting Meeting
- January 13, 2025 – Directors’ Study Forum
Treasurer’s Reports (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
- Month Ending November 30, 2024
- Student Activity Club Balances as of November 30, 2024
- Month Ending December 31, 2024
- Student Activity Club Balances as of December 31, 2024
Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
Buildings and Grounds BEN RAMSAY
Transportation MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Policy KAREN BAUM
Personnel DOUG STEIN
Proposed Personnel Actions February 10, 2025
PROGRAM REPORTS
Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
Athletics and Music NICOLE WILSON
Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
Executive Session for Personnel
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy 903)
January 13, 2025 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The January 13, 2025, 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.
AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, January 13, 2025, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
4:00 PM SGASD/SGEA Negotiations (Closed to Public)
6:00 PM Executive Session for Real Estate and Personnel (Closed to Public)
VOTING MEETING
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 last sunshine meeting: n/a
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Board Committee Reports
- Budget and Finance Committee Chair Report, Doug White
- Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair Report, Ben Ramsay
Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- Budget and Finance, For Information Only
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Policy KAREN BAUM
- Personnel DOUG STEIN
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
- Athletics and Music MIKE RITZ
Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
Call To Order RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
Business and Finance Committee
- Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
- District Mascot Proposal Memorandum – D. Dietrich, C. Krinock, K. Reed, HS Students
- Memorandum, 2025-2026 Proposed Budget – M. Czapp
- Proposed Tax Collector Compensation Memorandum and Resolution – M. Czapp
- Disposal of Obsolete Textbooks – M. Czapp, S. Guadagnino
- Software Transition from School Dude to FMX – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
- Fiber Site Survey / Update – C. Enck
Management Committee
- Policy, KAREN BAUM
- Memorandum – Proposed 2025-2026 School Calendar – S. Guadagnino
- Memorandum Proposed Revisions to Policies:
- Policies Pending a Second and Final Reading:
- Policy 100: Programs, Strategic Plan – S. Guadagnino
- Policy 114: Programs, Gifted Education – S. Guadagnino
- Policy 146: Programs, Student Services – S. Guadagnino
- Update/Reconsiderations to Policy 815:1: Operations, Livestreaming – J. Bradley
- SGAEF Annual Report – FYI only
- Personnel, DOUG STEIN
- Proposed Position Description – Director of Curriculum – J. Bradley
- Extracurricular Positions Update – M. Czapp, S. Guadagnino
- Confidential Board Memo – Proposed Personnel Actions for January 27, 2025
Program Committee
- Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
- Athletics & Music, MIKE RITZ
Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
2024
- December 2, 2024, Voting/Reorganization Meeting Agenda
- November 25, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- November 11, 2024, DSF/Voting Meeting Agenda
- October 28, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- October 14, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- September 23, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- September 9, 2024, Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- August 26, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- August 12, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum Agenda
- July 15, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- June 24, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- June 10, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- May 20, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- May 6, 2024 Voting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- April 22, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- April 8, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- March 25, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- March 11, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- February 26, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- February 12, 2024 Voting Meeting/Directors' Study Forum Agenda
- January 22, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- January 8, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
December 2, 2024, Voting/Reorganization Meeting Agenda
The December 2, 2024, Voting / Reorganization 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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AGENDA
Reorganization / Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
LGI Room #242 – park in rear and enter at Door No. 15
I. Call To Order Reorganization Meeting, RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
A. Flag salute and moment of silence
B. Roll call
C. Documented or announced reasons for known absences
D. Announcement regarding executive sessions held since the last sunshine meeting:
o November 25, 2024, for real estate and legal purposes
II. Board Reorganization
A. Meeting Purpose (Rachel Rohrbaugh)
B. Nomination / Election of Temporary President (Rachel Rohrbaugh)
C. Nomination / Election of President (Temporary President)
D. Nomination / Election of Vice President (Board President)
E. Motion to Approve 2025 Board Committees (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
F. Distribution of 2025 Confidential Member Contact Info (Informational Item for Board Members – no action)
G. Conclude and Adjourn Reorganization (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
III. Call To Order Voting Meeting...................................... BOARD PRESIDENT
IV. Superintendent’s Report..................................... DR. JOSEPH A. BRADLEY
V. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
VI. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
VII. Correspondence
VIII. Special Committee Chair Reports (as needed)
o Curriculum Committee Meeting – Scheduled for December 2, 2024, prior to voting meeting – Chair Report to be shared out at January 13, 2025, DSF
o Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – Scheduled for December 3, 2024 – Chair Report to be shared out at January 13, 2025, DSF
IX. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
o November 25, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting
X. NO Treasurer’s Report............................... To be included with January 2025 materials
XI. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
o Budget and Finance, DOUG WHITE
o Buildings and Grounds, DOUG WHITE
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
o Policy, KAREN BAUM
o Personnel, DOUG STEIN
C. PROGRAM REPORTS
o Curriculum, ERIC BARSHINGER
XII. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
November 25, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The November 25, 2024, 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, November 25, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242 (Enter @ Door #15)
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM – Board Professional Development Workshop (Not open to the public)
6:45 PM – Executive Session for Real Estate and Legal Purposes (Not open to the 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:
- November 11, 2024, for real estate
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
- Spring Grove Music Boosters – R. Wastler, T. Bupp
- High School Marching Band – K. Showalter, Student Musicians
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
- Rocket Wellness Center Presentation – Marathon Health / Rocket Staff
V. Student Representative Report MADALYN LITTLE
VI. No Correspondence
VII. Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
VIII. York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- SGRPRC Updates (November meeting)
XI. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- October 28, 2024 – Regular Voting Meeting
- November 11, 2024 – Voting Meeting
- November 11, 2024 – Directors’ Study Forum
XII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
- Month Ending October 31, 2024
XIII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
Board Information – 2023-24 End of Year Audit
Buildings and Grounds – For Information Only
Transportation MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Policy KAREN BAUM
Personnel DOUG STEIN
PROGRAM REPORTS
Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
Athletics and Music 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)
November 11, 2024, DSF/Voting Meeting Agenda
The November 11, 2024, 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, November 11, 2024, 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:
· October 28, 2024, for personnel and student discipline
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair Report
V. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VI. Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
B. Policy KAREN BAUM
C. Personnel DOUG STEIN
VII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Memorandum– M. Czapp
a. Review Health and Safety Plan for ESSER Funding Reimbursement
b. 2023-2024 Yearend Audit Update
2) Proposed Budgetary Transfers – 1st Quarter, 2024-2025 – M. Czapp
3) Student Activity Accounts – Fundraising – M. Czapp
4) Fiber Site Survey Proposed Contract Memorandum / Attached Quote – M. Czapp, C. Enck
V. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Memorandum – Reorganization Prep – J. Bradley
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Extracurricular Positions Updated Memorandum – M. Czapp, S. Guadagnino
2) Confidential Board Memo - Proposed Personnel Actions for November 25, 2024
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
1) New/Revised Course Proposals – S. Guadagnino
2) Overnight Conference Request – S. Guadagnino
B. Athletics & Music NICOLE WILSON
1) York College Athletic/Marketing Student Internship Request / Unpaid – J. Laux
2) Overnight Athletic Competition Requests – J. Laux
b. PIAA District and State Championships
3) Fall Sports Summary – J. Laux
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
October 28, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The October 28, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in Gymnasium at the Spring Grove Area Intermediate School, 1480 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at the main entrance.
To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 28, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Intermediate School / Gymnasium
1480 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA
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: N/A
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
V. Student Representative Report MADALYN LITTLE
VI. No Correspondence
VII. Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
VIII. York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- SGRPRC Updates (September/October meetings)
XI. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- September 23, 2024 – Regular Voting Meeting
- October 14, 2024 – Voting Meeting
- October 14, 2024 – Directors’ Study Forum
XII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
- Month Ending September 30, 2024
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 MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
XIV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
October 14, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The October 14, 2024, 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.
AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 14, 2024, 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: n/a
II. Formal and Informal 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. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
C. Policy KAREN BAUM
D. Personnel DOUG STEIN
E. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote
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) 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Presentation– M. Czapp
2) Amergis Healthcare Staffing Memorandum and Proposed Contract – M. Czapp
V. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) 2023-2024 Survey Data Presentation
2) Proposed Revisions to Policies Summary – J. Bradley
a. Revisions for Consideration of a First and Second Reading:
i. Policy No. 100: Comprehensive Plan
ii. Policy No. 114: Gifted Education
iii. Policy No. 146: Student Services
iv. Policy No. 222: (Students) Tobacco and Vaping Products
v. Policy No. 323: (Employees) Tobacco and Vaping Products
vi. Policy No. 227: Controlled Substances and Paraphernalia
vii. Policy No. 351: Controlled Substance Abuse
viii. Policy No. 801: Public Records
ix. Policy No. 805.1: Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies
x. Policy No. 805.2: School Safety Personnel
xi. Policy No. 815.1: Livestreaming
b. Revisions for Consideration of Terminology Updates:
i. Policy No. 218: Discipline
ii. Policy No. 218.1: Weapons
iii. Policy No. 218.2: Terroristic Threats
iv. Policy No. 805: Emergency Preparedness and Response
v. Policy No. 806: Child Abuse
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) New Position Description – Career Counselor – S. Guadagnino
2) Updated Position Description – School Counselor – S. Guadagnino
3) Commissioned Officer Annual Performance Assessment Tool – J. Bradley
4) Confidential Board Memo - Proposed Personnel Actions for October 28, 2024
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
1) Informational Memorandum – Comprehensive Plan Update – S. Guadagnino
2) Proposed Affiliation Agreement with Lancaster Bible College – S. Guadagnino
3) Proposed Affiliation Agreement with Liberty University, Inc. – S. Guadagnino
4) Proposals for Major Trip – S. Guadagnino
a. PA State Thespian 2024-25 Conference, West Chester University, PA
b. High School Music Department, New Orleans, LA
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
September 23, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The September 23, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, September 23, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
5:30 PM, Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting (Middle School LGI Room #241) – See Separate Agenda
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 9, 2024, for personnel
- September 9, 2024, for 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. JOSEPH BRADLEY
V. Student Representative Report MADALYN (MADY) LITTLE
VI. No Correspondence
VII. Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
VIII. York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- LIU #12 Joint Board Meeting – B. Stiles
- Spring Grove Regional Parks and Recreation Center – B. Stiles
XI. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- August 26, 2024 – Regular Voting Meeting
- September 9, 2024 – Voting Meeting
- September 9, 2024 – Directors’ Study Forum
XII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
XIII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
- BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Informational Memorandum and Attachment – iPad Resale
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation MIKE RITZ
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- MANAGEMENT REPORTS
- Policy KAREN BAUM
- Personnel DOUG STEIN
- Informational Memorandum – High School Career Counselor Position
- PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
XIV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
September 9, 2024, Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The September 9, 2024, 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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VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, September 9, 2024, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM Executive Session for Legal Purposes (Closed to Public)
VOTING MEETING AGENDA
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:
- August 26, 2024, for Real Estate
- This evening prior to Board meeting for Legal Purposes
II. Formal and Informal 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. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) 2025-2026 Budgetary Timeline – M. Czapp
2) School Health Program Physician Services Agreement – M. Ludwig
3) Proposed Draft Dental Services Agreement – M. Ludwig
4) Informational Memorandum – Everside to Marathon Health Transition
B. Transportation MIKE RITZ
1) Informational Memorandum – Transportation Opt Out Option
V. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Proposed Revisions to Policy #819: Suicide Prevention – M. Ludwig
a. Background Memo to Proposed Changes
2) Proposed 2025 Schedule of Board Meetings – M. Czapp
3) PSBA Leadership Positions / Slate of 2025 Candidates – M. Czapp
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) High School Transfer of Position Presentation – HS Admin
2) Extracurricular Positions / Background and Information
3) Proposed Personnel Actions for September 23, 2024
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
1) 2024 Summer Pre-K Summary / Informational Memorandum – S. Guadagnino
2) 2024 Summer School Summary / Informational Memorandum – S. Guadagnino
3) Overnight Conference Requests:
a. Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Conference 2024 – M. Ludwig
b. National Council of Teachers Annual Convention 2024 – S. Guadagnino
4) Proposals for Major Trip – S. Guadagnino
a. FFA Trip to National Convention – October 22-26, 2024
b. Rocket Launch (MDRA) – October 2024
c. Rocket Launch (MDRA) – November 2024
d. Rocket Launch (MDRA) – December 2024
e. Rocket Launch (MDRA) – January 2025
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
August 26, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The August 26, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in LGI Room #242 at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may park in the rear of the building and enter at Door #15.
To view a live stream of the meeting, CLICK HERE.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, August 26, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School / LGI Room #242
244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
5:30 PM / Building and Grounds Committee Meeting @ the High School
6:30 PM / Executive Session for Real Estate (Closed to Public)
AGENDA
I. Call To Order DOUG WHITE
- 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 12, 2024, to discuss real estate, student discipline, and personnel
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
- Jessica Portz, PSBA – PSBA Board Member Honor Roll Presentation
- Rhonda Wastler, Music Booster President – Booster Updates
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
V. No Correspondence
VI. Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
VII. York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
VIII. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
IX. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- Buildings and Grounds Committee Update – B. Stiles, M. Czapp
X. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- July 15, 2024 – Regular Voting Meeting
- August 12, 2024 – Voting Meeting
- August 12, 2024 – Directors’ Study Forum
XI. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) BEN RAMSAY
XII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
Budget and Finance BEN RAMSAY
Buildings and Grounds RODNEY SHEARER
Transportation MIKE RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Policy KAREN BAUM
Personnel DOUG STEIN
PROGRAM REPORTS
Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
XIII. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
August 12, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum Agenda
The August 12, 2024, 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, August 12, 2024, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM Executive Session for Real Estate and Student Discipline (Closed to Public)
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 15, 2024, for Personnel Reasons
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
Mike and Kerri Renoll, North Codorus Township
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. Policy KAREN BAUM
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) Tax Exoneration Request – School District Property – M. Czapp
2) 2024-25 List of Approved Fundraising Organizations – M. Czapp
3) Proposed OSS Agreement Addendum / Pre-Participation Physicals – M. Czapp
4) 2023-2024 Budgetary Transactions – M. Czapp
B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Summary of Annual Facilities Walkthrough / Next Steps – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
2) 2024-25 – Organizations for Waiver of Use of Facilities Fee – B. Stiles
C. Transportation MIKE RITZ
1) Proposed 2024-2025 Transportation Routes / Krise Drivers – M. Czapp
V. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Revisit Policy No. 229: Student Fundraising – M. Czapp
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Proposed Personnel Actions for August 26, 2024
2) Proposed Teacher Substitute Rates for August 26, 2024
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
1) Presentation – Summary PSSA/Keystone Results – S. Guadagnino, D. Dietrich
2) Curriculum Cycle – Informational Memorandum – S. Guadagnino
3) Proposed School Improvement Plan (Paradise Elementary) – S. Guadagnino
4) Millersville University – Proposed Dual Enrollment Agreement – S. Guadagnino
5) Superintendents Symposium – Overnight Conference Request – J. Bradley
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
IX. Executive Session for Personnel
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
July 15, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The July 15, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the Auditorium at the Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may use the main entrance.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, July 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / Auditorium
6:00 PM / Executive Session for Personnel (Closed to Public)
VOTING MEETING AGENDA
I. Call To Order NICOLE WILSON
- 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 24, 2024, for real estate discussions
- July 3, 2024, for personnel reasons
- July 8, 2024, for personnel reasons
- July 10, 2024, for personnel reasons
- July 15, 2024, prior to the regular meeting, for personnel reasons
II. Public Statement from Superintendent DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
III. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
IV. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
V. Superintendent’s Report DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
VI. Correspondence NICOLE WILSON
VII. Legislative Update DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY
VIII. York County School of Technology MIKE RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy NO REPORT
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- Buildings and Grounds Committee Update – B. Stiles, M. Czapp
XI. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- June 24, 2024 – Regular Voting Meeting
- June 24, 2024 – Directors’ Study Forum
XII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
XIII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, Information Only
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
- Policy KAREN BAUM
- Personnel DOUG STEIN
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
XIV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
June 24, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The June 24, 2024, Voting Meeting/Directors Study Forum of the Board of School Directors will be held at the Spring Grove Area High School in the Integrated Arts Center (IAC), 1490 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. All members of our Rocket Community are invited to join us at 6:00 p.m. in the IAC as we pause to recognize the retirement of Dr. George Ioannidis. Light refreshments will be provided.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, June 24, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area High School, 1490 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA / I.A.C.
6:00 PM – Retirement Reception for Dr. Ioannidis, Superintendent (Open 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: n/a
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
- Adam Marsh, Spring Grove Area Scholarship Fund President
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 MIKE RITZ
VIII. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
IX. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
X. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- May 20, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting
- June 10, 2024, Voting Meeting
- June 10, 2024, Directors’ Study Forum
XI. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
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
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Athletics and Music NICOLE WILSON
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
XIII. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM AGENDA
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) Memorandum – Transition to SmartFutures – M. Ludwig, C. Enck
2) Memorandum – Appointment of School Physician, 2024-2025 – M. Ludwig
B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Update to Campus Projects – G. Ioannidis, M. Czapp, B. Stiles
V. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Proposed 2024-2025 Student/Parent Handbook with Memorandum – M. Ludwig
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Revisit Director of Curriculum and Instruction Position – S. Guadagnino
a. Comments from Board Member for Consideration
2) Confidential Board Memo, proposed personnel actions – July 15th
VI. Program Committee
A. Athletics and Music NICOLE WILSON
1) Overnight Request – National Student Leadership Summit
B. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
1) Proposed 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan Timeline – S. Guadagnino
2) Informational Item – 2024-2025 Kindergarten Enrollment Update – G. Ioannidis
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
IX. Executive Session for Real Estate (Closed to Public)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
June 10, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The June 10, 2024, 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, June 10, 2024, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM Executive Session for Real Estate and Personnel Matters (Closed to Public)
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 20, 2024, for School Safety, Personnel, and Student Discipline
II. Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
III. Possible Board and/or Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Special Committee Report, Athletics and Music – J. Laux, Student All Stars
V. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VI. Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
B. Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
C. Personnel DOUG STEIN
VII. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) Disposal of Technology Equipment – C. Enck
2) Informational Memorandum – Insurance Renewal Comparison – M. Czapp
B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Proposed Roth Church Road Condominium Association Agreement – M. Czapp, B. Stiles, L. Richardson
2) Update on Capital Projects – B. Stiles
V. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Reappointment to York Adams Academy Joint Board – M. Czapp
2) Memorandum – PSBA Delegate Assembly Board Representation – M. Czapp
3) Memorandum Highlighting Proposed Revisions to Policies:
a. Policy No. 229: Student Fundraising – M. Czapp
b. Policy No. 815: Responsible Use of Internet, Computers, and Network Resources – C. Enck
c. Policy No. 903: Public Comment in Board Meetings – G. Ioannidis
4) Memorial Donation – Informational Memorandum – B. Stiles
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Director of Curriculum and Instruction Position Description – S. Guadagnino
2) Proposed Personnel Actions for June 24, 2024
VI. Program Committee
A. Athletics and Music NICOLE WILSON
1) Spring Season Sports Summary – J. Laux
2) Proposed Middle School Soccer Program Presentation – J. Laux
B. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
1) Overnight Conferences:
a. PASBO Steel Eagle Conference – M. Czapp
b. MacAdmins Conference – C. Enck
c. High School Transition Conference – S. Guadagnino
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
May 20, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The May 20, 2024, 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.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, May 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / LGI Room #242
5:30 PM – Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting (Open to Public; See Separate Agenda)
6:30 PM – Executive Session for School Safety (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:
- May 6, 2024, for personnel and student discipline matters
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 MICHAEL RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- Spring Grove Regional Parks and Recreation Center – M. Czapp
- York Learning Center Joint Authority – B. Stiles
- Required Health and Safety Plan Review (ESSER funding) – G. Ioannidis
XI. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- April 22, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting
- May 6, 2024, Voting Meeting
- May 6, 2024, Directors’ Study Forum
XII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
XIII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation MICHAEL RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
XIV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
XV. Executive Session for Student Discipline and Personnel (Closed to Public)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
May 6, 2024 Voting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The May 6, 2024, 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, May 6, 2024, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
5:30 PM Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting (Open to Public / See Separate Agenda)
6:30 PM Executive Session for Student Discipline (Closed to Public)
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: N/A
II. Formal and Informal 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. Personnel DOUG STEIN
C. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) Proposed General Fund 2024-2025 Budget Presentation – M. Czapp
2) Proposed Nutrition Fund 2024-2025 Budget Presentation – M. Czapp, M. Freestone
3) Wellness Center Update (Everside/Marathon Health) – G. Ioannidis, M. Czapp
4) 2024-2025 Federal Programs/Grants Summary – M. Czapp
5) 2024-2025 Solicitor Services – M. Czapp
6) 2024-2025 School Depositories – M. Czapp
7) Auditor Letter of Engagement for Yearend 2023-2024 – M. Czapp
8) Board Treasurer Renewal – M. Czapp
B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Update on Capital Projects – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
V. Management Committee
A. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Proposed Personnel Actions for May 20, 2024
VI. Program Committee
A. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
1) Proposed 2024-2025 New/Revised Curricula – S. Guadagnino
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
April 22, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The April 22, 2024, 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.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, April 22, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / LGI Room #242
5:45 PM – Executive Session for Student Discipline and Personnel (Closed to Public)
6:30 PM – Building Tour with Middle School Student Council Members
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:
- April 8, 2024, for legal and personnel
- April 17, 2024, for 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. Student Representative’s Report KRISTEN MUMMERT
VI. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
- Music Boosters Update
VII. Legislative Update DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
VIII. York County School of Technology MICHAEL RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Spring Grove Regional Parks and Recreation Center MARK CZAPP
XI. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
XII. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- March 25, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting
- April 8, 2024, Voting Meeting
- April 8, 2024, Directors’ Study Forum
XIII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
XIV. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Board Transmittal, General Obligation Note – proposed B & F – May 6th DSF
- Board Transmittal, General Obligation Bonds – proposed B & F – May 6th DSF
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation MICHAEL RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
- Policy KAREN BAUM
- Policy Information Item – Committee Chair Update
- Personnel DOUG STEIN
- Confidential Board Memo, proposed personnel actions – May 6th DSF
- Confidential Board Memo, Compensation Study and Matrices
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
XV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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April 8, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The April 8, 2024, 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, April 8, 2024, 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:
- April 1, 2024, for personnel
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. Personnel KAREN BAUM
C. Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) Update – Proposed General Fund 2024-2025 Budget – M. Czapp
2) Memorandum – Proposed Nutrition Fund 2024-2025 Budget – M. Czapp
3) Tuition Waiver Request – G. Ioannidis
B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Update on Capital Projects – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
- Multipurpose Facility
- Engineering of Campus Roads
- High School – Repairs to Gym Floor and Doors
V. Program Committee
A. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
1) Proposed 2024-2027 Special Education Plan – M. Ludwig
2) Proposed 2024-2025 New/Revised Curriculum – S. Guadagnino
B. Athletics and Music
1) 2023-2024 Winter Sports Summary – J. Laux
VI. Management Committee
A. Personnel
1) Confidential – Proposed Personnel Actions for April 22, 2024
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
- Middle School Tour – April 22nd – arrival time 6:30 PM
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
IX. Executive Session for Personnel
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March 25, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The March 25, 2024, 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, March 25, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / LGI Room #242
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:
- March 12, 2024, for personnel
- March 14, 2024, for personnel
- March 21, 2024, for 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. Student Representative’s Report KRISTEN MUMMERT
VI. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VII. Legislative Update DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
VIII. York County School of Technology MICHAEL RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Spring Grove Regional Parks and Recreation Center NO REPORT
XI. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- York Learning Center Joint Authority Board – B. Stiles
XII. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- February 26, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting (with correction to $2,000 donation allocated to Link Crew)
- March 11, 2024, Voting Meeting
- March 11, 2024, Directors’ Study Forum
XIII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
XIV. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation MICHAEL RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
XV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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March 11, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The March 11, 2024, 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, March 11, 2024, 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:
- February 26, 2024, for Personnel and Legal Matters
- March 1, 2024, for Personnel
- March 3, 2024, for Personnel
- March 6, 2024, for Personnel
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. Personnel DOUG STEIN
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) Presentation – Proposed 2024-2025 Budget – M. Czapp, J. Leppo
2) Enrollment Presentation / Staffing Proposal 2024-2025 – M. Czapp, M. Ludwig
3) Budgetary Transfers, Second Quarter 2023-24 – M. Czapp, J. Leppo
4) Insurance Broker of Record – M. Czapp
B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Update on Capital Projects – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
V. Program Committee
A. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
1) Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA) MOU – Dr. Ludwig
2) 2024-2025 Dental Hygiene Program – Dr. Ludwig
3) Millersville Nursing Program Affiliation Agreement – Dr. Ludwig
4) Request for Overnight Conferences
a. PMEA Annual Conference – April 18-19, 2024 – S. Guadagnino
5) Proposals for Major Trips – S. Guadagnino
a. Odyssey of the Mind State Finals – April 6, 2024
b. Odyssey of the Mind World Finals – May 21-24, 2024
VI. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Memorandum – Proposed New and Revised Policies – G. Ioannidis
a. Policy #254: Educational Opportunity for Military Children – Proposed New Policy
b. Policy #200: Enrollment – Proposed Revisions
c. Policy #202: Eligibility for Non-Resident Students – Proposed Revisions
d. Policy #217: Graduation / Graduation Requirement – Proposed Revisions
B. Personnel
1) Confidential – Proposed Personnel Actions for March 25, 2024
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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February 26, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The February 26, 2024, 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, February 26, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / LGI Room #242
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:
- February 12, 2024, for negotiations, legal and personnel
- February 19, 2024, for personnel
- February 20, 2024, for 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. Student Representative’s Report KRISTEN MUMMERT
VI. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VII. Legislative Update DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
VIII. York County School of Technology MICHAEL RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Spring Grove Regional Parks and Recreation Center MARK CZAPP
XI. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
XII. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- January 22, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting
- February 12, 2024, Voting Meeting
- February 12, 2024, Directors’ Study Forum
XIII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
XIV. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
Transportation MICHAEL RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Policy KAREN BAUM
Personnel DOUG STEIN
PROGRAM REPORTS
Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
XV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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February 12, 2024 Voting Meeting/Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The February 12, 2024, 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, February 12, 2024, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:30 PM – Executive Session for Student Discipline
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:
· February 7, 2024, for Personnel
II. Formal and Inform Requests to Address the Board
· Kara Wright, Spring Grove Exchange Club
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. Policy KAREN BAUM
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) Presentation – Proposed 2024-2025 Budget – M. Czapp, J. Leppo
a. Volunteer Service Credit Opportunity Resolution – M. Czapp, B. Dunham
b. Proposal for Skyward, Financial Software – M. Czapp
c. Informational Item – 2024-2025 Enrollment Projections – M. Czapp, M. Ludwig
2) Accarent Presentation – Current Trends in Healthcare – G. Ioannidis, C. Burns, T. Koch
3) LIU #12 – Proposed 2024-2025 Budget – M. Czapp
4) York Adams Academy – Proposed 2024-2025 Budget – M. Czapp
5) Disposal of Technology Equipment – C. Enck
6) Additional 2023-2024 Fundraising Organization – S. Kennedy
B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Update on Capital Projects – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
a. Minutes of February 2, 2024, Committee Meeting, For Information Only
V. Program Committee
A. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
1) Presentation – AI-powered Merlyn Mind Program – C. Enck, T. Hodkinson
2) Communities in Schools of PA (CISPA) Opportunity – G. Ioannidis, M. Ludwig
3) Requests for Overnight Conferences
a. PAFPC Conference – S. Guadagnino
b. PASNAP Annual Conference – M. Ludwig
c. PASBO Conference – M. Czapp
4) Proposals for Major Trips – S. Guadagnino
a. TARC Practice Launch – March 16, 2024
b. TARC Practice Launch – March 30, 2024
c. TARC Practice Launch – April 6, 2024
d. Indoor Guard Drill Championships – May 2-5, 2024
VI. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Proposed Revision to Policy 121: Field Trips, revised – G. Ioannidis
2) Proposed Changes to 2024-2025 School Calendar – S. Guadagnino
B. Personnel
1) Confidential – Proposed Personnel Actions for February 26, 2024
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
IX. Executive Session for Negotiations, Legal and Personnel Reasons
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January 22, 2024 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The January 22, 2024, 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, January 22, 2024, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / LGI Room #242
AGENDA
I. Call To Order NICOLE WILSON
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:
- January 8, 2024, to discuss negotiations
II. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
- Rhonda Wastler, Spring Grove Music Boosters
III. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
IV. Superintendent’s Report DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
- Board Recognition
V. Student Representative’s Report RACHEAL FADARE
VI. Correspondence NICOLE WILSON
VII. Legislative Update DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
VIII. York County School of Technology MICHAEL RITZ
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
XI. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- December 4, 2023, Voting/Reorganization Meeting
- January 8, 2024, Voting Meeting
- January 8, 2024, Directors’ Study Forum
XII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
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
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum ERIC BARSHINGER
XIV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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January 8, 2024 Voting Meeting / Directors' Study Forum Agenda
The January 8, 2024, 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, January 8, 2024, 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:
· December 4, 2023 for Personnel
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. Policy KAREN BAUM
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
C. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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) Student Opportunities – S. Guadagnino
a. Relationship with Amazon Fulfillment Center – High School Admin, E. Welch
b. Partnership with Upper Adams – High School Admin, Dr. McGough
c. Leadership Course Proposal – High School Admin
2) Informational Item – Proposed Initiative, Return of Cyber/Charter Students – G. Ioannidis
a. Cambridge International Program
3) Informational Item – AI-powered Merlyn Mind Program – C. Enck, S. Guadagnino
4) Presentation, 2022-23 Final Assessment Results – S. Guadagnino
5) Informational Item – PDE Communication Re. Paradise Elementary Designated for TSI – S. Guadagnino, M. Ludwig
6) Proposals for (4) Major Trips
V. Business and Finance Committee
A. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
1) 2024-2025 Proposed Budget Update Memorandum – M. Czapp
2) 2024-2025 York County School of Technology Proposed Budget – M. Czapp
a. District Cost Breakdown Worksheet
3) Proposed Budgetary Transfers (2023-2024 Quarter #1) – M. Czapp
4) Lincoln Learning Network Agreement Continuation Proposal – M. Czapp, C. Enck
5) RFP – Internal Connections Equipment and/or Services and Maintenance – C. Enck
6) Volunteer Service Credit Opportunity – M. Czapp
7) Additional Fundraising Organization – S. Kennedy
8) Informational Item – Spring Grove Area Education Fund Annual Report – S. Kennedy
9) Current Trends in Healthcare, Future Presentation by Accarent Health – G. Ioannidis
B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Facilities Projects Memorandum and Update – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
2) First Amendment to Regional Recreation Services Agreement – G. Ioannidis
VI. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Affirmation of School Board Policy 011 Principles for Governance and Leadership – G. Ioannidis
2) Proposed Policies for Review:
a. Policy No. 006: Meetings – revised
b. Policy No. 216.1: Supplemental Discipline Records
- Current Policy – proposed strikethrough and retirement
- Proposed Policy – revised language proposed
c. Policy No. 800: Records Management – revised
d. Policy No. 830: Security of Computerized Information/Breach Notification – revised
e. Policy No. 831.1: Data Governance (Storage/Security) – revised policy and number
f. Policy No. 832 – proposed strikethrough and retirement
3) Board Survey Recommendation – S. Kennedy
4) Proposed Alumni Facebook Group – S. Kennedy
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
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2023
- December 4, 2023 Voting / Reorganization Meeting Agenda
- November 27, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- November 13, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Agenda
- October 23, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- October 9, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum Agenda
- September 25, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
- September 11, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
- August 28, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
- August 14, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
- July 17, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
- June 26, 2023 Voting Meeting
- June 26, 2023 Directors Study Forum
- June 12, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
- May 22, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
- May 8, 2023 Directors Study Forum
- April 24, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
- April 10, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
- March 27, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
- March 13, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
- February 27, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
- February 13, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
- January 23, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
- January 9, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
December 4, 2023 Voting / Reorganization Meeting Agenda
The December 4, 2023, Voting / Reorganization 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 the rear of the building, Door #15.
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SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
December 4, 2023 @ 7 PM
Reorganization / Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors
REORGANIZATION AGENDA
I. Call To Order Reorganization Meeting MARK CZAPP
A. Flag Salute and Moment of Silence
II. Board Reorganization
A. Meeting Purpose (Mark Czapp)
B. Roll Call of Holdover Members of the Board
C. Documented or Announced Reasons for Known Absences
D. Nomination / Election of Temporary President (Mark Czapp)
E. Nomination / Election of President (Temporary President)
F. Nomination / Election of Vice President (Board President)
G. Distribution of 2024 Member Contact Info (Confidential Item for Board Members – no action)
H. Distribution of Draft 2024 Board Committees (Preview Item for Board Members, action 1/8/24)
I. Conclude and Adjourn Reorganization (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
VOTING MEETING AGENDA
I. Call To Order Voting Meeting BOARD PRESIDENT
A. Announcement regarding executive sessions held since the last sunshine meeting:
o November 27, 2023, for Negotiations
II. Superintendent’s Report DR. GEORGE W. IOANNIDIS
III. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal Requests to Address the Board
IV. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
V. Correspondence
VI. Special Committee Report
o 6-Month Health and Safety Plan Review (ESSERS Grant Requirement, no action)
VII. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
o November 27, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting
VIII. Treasurer’s Report (To be included with January 2024 materials)
IX. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
o Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
O Personnel (DOUG STEIN)
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
O Curriculum (Informational Item Only)
X. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
November 27, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The November 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 the rear of the building, Door #15.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, November 27, 2023, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA / LGI Room #242
I. 6:00 PM - Executive Session for Labor Matters (Closed to Public)
VOTING MEETING AGENDA
II. 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:
- November 13, 2023, to discuss negotiations and personnel matters
III. Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
- Rhonda Wastler, Spring Grove Music Boosters
IV. Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
V. Superintendent’s Report DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
- Acknowledgement of Outgoing Board Member
VI. Student Representative’s Report KRISTEN MUMMERT
VII. Correspondence RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
VIII. Legislative Update DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
IX. York County School of Technology DAVE TRETTEL
X. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
XI. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
XII. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- October 23, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
- November 13, 2023 Directors’ Study Forum
- November 13, 2023 Voting Meeting
XIII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
XIV. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
o Informational Item – 2022-2023 End of Year Audit
- Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
- Transportation MICHAEL RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Athletics and Music DAVE TRETTEL
- Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
XV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
XVI. Executive Session for Negotiations
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November 13, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Agenda
The November 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.
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AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, November 13, 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: n/a
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. Personnel DOUG STEIN
B. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote
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. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Emergency Operations Plan Update Presentation – M. Ludwig, B. Stiles, Chief Lash, Lieutenant Migatulski
2) First Capital Proposal to Include Additional Projects – M. Czapp, B. Stiles
B. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
1) Proposed 2024-2025 Proposed Budget Resolution, Act 1 Index – M. Czapp
V. Program Committee
A. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
1) High School Vo-AG Program Presentation – S. Guadagnino, High School Admin
2) Proposed New/Revised 2024-2025 Courses – S. Guadagnino
3) Proposed Articulation Agreements – S. Guadagnino
4) (7) Proposals for Major Trips – S. Guadagnino
5) (2) Overnight Conference Requests – S. Guadagnino, J. Laux
B. Athletics and Music DAVE TRETTEL
1) Fall Sports Summary – J. Laux
2) Overnight Athletic Competitions – J. Laux
VI. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Informational Update – Future Survey Options – S. Kennedy
2) Proposed 2024-2025 School Calendar – S. Guadagnino
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Proposed Compensation Study – M. Czapp, A. Doll
2) Confidential Proposed Personnel Actions for 11-27-23 Regular Voting Meeting
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
IX. Executive Session for Personnel and Negotiations
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
October 23, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
The October 23, 2023, Regular Voting Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held in the Cafeteria at the Spring Grove Area High School, 1490 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA, beginning at 7:00 pm. Attendees may enter at the Main Office entrance, Door #1.
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REGULAR VOTING MEETING
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area High School, 1490 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA / Cafeteria
AGENDA
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:
- October 9, 2023, to discuss negotiations and personnel matters
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 DAVE TRETTEL
VII. Legislative Update DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
VIII. York County School of Technology RODNEY SHEARER
IX. York Adams Academy KAREN BAUM
X. Special Committee Reports (as needed)
XI. Approval of Minutes: (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- September 25, 2023 – Regular Voting Meeting
- October 9, 2023 – Voting Meeting
- October 9, 2023 – Directors’ Study Forum
XII. Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote) DOUG WHITE
XIII. Departmental Reports/Board Action Requests (motion and second needed, roll call vote)
BUSINESS/FINANCE REPORTS
- Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
- Buildings and Grounds, For Information Only
- Transportation MICHAEL RITZ
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
XIV. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
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October 9, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum Agenda
The October 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.
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AGENDA
VOTING MEETING / DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM
of the Spring Grove Area School District Board of School Directors
Monday, October 9, 2023, Start Time 7:00 PM
Spring Grove Area Middle School, LGI Room #242, 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA
6:00 PM Executive Session for Negotiations (Closed to Public)
VOTING MEETING
I. Call To Order DAVE TRETTEL
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:
- September 25, 2023 for Personnel Reasons
- September 30, 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 DAVE TRETTEL
V. Action Voting Items (Motion and second needed, roll call vote)
A. Personnel DOUG STEIN
B. Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
VI. Adjournment of Action Voting Meeting (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
DIRECTORS’ STUDY FORUM MEETING
I. Call To Order DAVE TRETTEL
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) Leader In Me Presentation – S. Guadagnino, D. Dietrich, C. Ehrhart
2) PSSA / Keystone Presentation – S. Guadagnino
3) Articulation Agreement with Delaware Valley University – S. Guadagnino
4) Major Trip Proposals (6) – S. Guadagnino
5) Overnight Conference Requests
a. School Counselors – M. Ludwig
b. Superintendents Symposium – G. Ioannidis
c. WEB Training – S. Guadagnino
V. Business and Finance Committee
A. Budget and Finance DOUG WHITE
1) 2024-2025 Proposed Budget Presentation – M. Czapp
2) Budgetary Transfers – M. Czapp
3) Disposal of Surplus Equipment (Memo) – C. Enck
4) Spring Grove Regional Parks and Rec. Center 2024 Budget – M. Czapp, B. Stein
5) Debt Financing Informational Update – M. Czapp
B. Buildings and Grounds DOUG WHITE
1) Facilities Updates – M. Czapp, B. Stiles, G. Ioannidis
a. Walkthrough 2023 Agenda and Attachments
b. Walkthrough 2023 Presentation
2) First Capital Proposal to Include Additional Projects Update – M. Czapp
VI. Management Committee
A. Policy KAREN BAUM
1) Regional Branch YMCA of the Roses – District Representation – G. Ioannidis
2) Informational Update – Future Survey Options – G. Ioannidis
B. Personnel DOUG STEIN
1) Confidential Proposed Personnel Actions for 10-23-23 Regular Voting Meeting
VII. Planning (Items to be considered for future agendas)
VIII. Adjournment (Motion and second needed, voice vote)
IX. Executive Session for Personnel Reasons
This board meeting may be livestreamed. There is no expectation of privacy. (Board Policy No. 903)
September 25, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting Agenda
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
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)
September 11, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
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
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)
August 28, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
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.
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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
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
PROGRAM REPORTS
- Curriculum NICOLE WILSON
XIII. Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
August 14, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
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.
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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)
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
-
PSSA/Keystone Results Presentation – Dr. Guadagnino, High School Admin.
-
Curriculum Review and Development Cycle – Dr. Guadagnino
-
Summer School/Camp Final Summary – Dr. Guadagnino, Administrators
-
Proposed Affiliation Agreements (2) with Liberty University – Dr. Guadagnino
-
Returns from Cyber/Charter School, Informational Update – Dr. Ioannidis
-
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
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
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Capital Projects’ Financing – C. Gibbons
-
Tax Exoneration Requests (2) – M. Czapp
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Request 1
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Proposed 2023-2024 Fundraising Organizations – S. Kennedy
C. Transportation - MIKE RITZ
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Proposed 2023-2024 Transportation Routes Memo – Dr. Ioannidis
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Proposed 2023-2024 Krise Transportation Drivers – Dr. Ioannidis
VI. Management Committee
A. Policy - KAREN BAUM
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Proposed Revision to Policy #827: Operations, Conflict of Interest
B. Personnel - DOUG STEIN
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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)
July 17, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
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.
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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
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)
June 26, 2023 Voting Meeting
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.
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
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)
June 26, 2023 Directors Study Forum
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.
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)
June 12, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
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.)
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)
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)
May 22, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
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
5:30 PM – EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PERSONNEL
VOTING MEETING AGENDA
- 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
- Welcome Visitors: Formal and Informal requests to address the Board
- Adam Marsh, Spring Grove Area Scholarship Fund, Inc.
- Jerry Mascaro, Spring Grove Music Boosters
- Board and Administration Response to Public Comment
- Superintendent’s Report: DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
- Student Representative’s Report: TRENTON LEGGETT
- Correspondence: RACHEL ROHRBAUGH
- Legislative Update: DR. GEORGE IOANNIDIS
- York County School of Technology: DAVE TRETTEL
- York Adams Academy: KAREN BAUM
- Special Committee Reports (as needed)
- LIU#12 Building Authority – B. Stiles
- Six-Month Health and Safety Plan Review – G. Ioannidis
- 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
- Treasurer’s Report (motion and second needed, roll call vote): DOUG WHITE
- Month Ending April 30, 2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Budget and Finance: DOUG WHITE
- MANAGEMENT REPORTS
- Policy: KAREN BAUM
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FIRST READING – Approval of a first reading for the following policies:
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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.
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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.
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- Policy: KAREN BAUM
- Personnel: DOUG STEIN
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spring Grove Area School District Human Resources Generalist – Beverly Carpenter, effective June 26, 2023. Compensation established at an annualized salary of $66,000.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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- 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.
- 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:
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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
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- Athletics and Music: DAVE TRETTEL
- Adjournment (motion and second needed, voice vote)
- Executive Session for School Safety and Security
May 8, 2023 Directors Study Forum
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.
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS:
April 24, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
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.
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Budget & Finance
- Cash Receipts / Financial Report
- Accounts Payable / General Fund, Nutrition Fund
Policy
April 10, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
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.)
March 27, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
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.)
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Budget & Finance
- Cash Receipts / Financial Report as of February 28, 2023
- Accounts Payable / General Fund, Nutrition Fund
- DOCEO Contract
Buildings & Grounds
Curriculum
March 13, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
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.)
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Budget & Finance
Buildings & Grounds
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
February 27, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
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)
February 13, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
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
Buildings & Grounds
Policy
January 23, 2023 Regular Voting Meeting
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
January 9, 2023 Voting Meeting / Directors Study Forum
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
Buildings & Grounds
Policy
- LINK to folder for access to Board Policies drafted to include proposed anti-discrimination language