The Board met in regular session on Thursday, May 11, with President Guistwhite presiding.
Cedar Cliff High School’s JROTC Color Guard presented the colors for the evening. JROTC members included Senior Ben Kruleski, Junior Ben Irwin, Sophomore Steward Dougherty, and Freshman Chasity Thomasson.
The National Anthem was performed on the flute by eighth grade student Samuel Herbert from Allen Middle School.
Minutes
The minutes of the meetings held on April 13, 2023, and April 20, 2023, were approved.
Treasurer’s Report
The Board filed the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending April 30, 2023, showing invested and available funds of $44,097,288.76.
Communications
Legal Update
Dr. Stoltz indicated the latest legal update from the solicitor’s office was available for Board members.
Student Discipline
The Board approved the student disciplinary cases as presented.
Board Reports
Mrs. Tierney shared details about funds raised through the West Shore Foundation’s participation in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community and from EITC donations. She also congratulated Foundation scholarship winners at Cedar Cliff and Red Land.
Mrs. Thomas shared highlights from the recent Board visit to Red Land High School.
Mrs. Crocenzi shared information about activities she participated in as a Junior Achievement volunteer. She also extended an invitation to York Adams Academy's graduation ceremony scheduled for June 1.
Mr. F. Kambic indicated the Finance Committee report would be shared later.
Mrs. Moyer shared information regarding the Cumberland Perry Area Career and Technical Center's upcoming awards night and the Board visit to New Cumberland Middle School.
Mr. C. Kambic indicated two Facility Committee meetings and a District Advisory Committee meeting were recently held.
Recognition by the Board
Cedar Cliff Girls Basketball Team
The Board recognized Cedar Cliff High School's Girls Basketball Team on being named Keystone Division Champions, Mid-Penn Conference Champions, PIAA District III 6A Tournament Champions, and Silver Medalists in the PIAA 6A State Playoffs.
Cedar Cliff Academic Worldquest Team
The Board recognized Cedar Cliff High School's Worldquest team members who placed 13th in the National Academic Worldquest Competition. Team members recognized include Caleb Masshardt, Rory Gannon, Rayna Johnson, Jackson Kane, and their coach Mrs. Kamps.
Red Land Science Olympiad Participants
The Board recognized Red Land High School Junior Sue Lingenfelter and Sophomore Aiden Lee for their fifth place finish in the Disease Detectives event, and Seniors Alexander Morelli and Junior Sophia Vetter for their seventh place finish in the Remote Sensing event at the Pennsylvania Science Olympiad State Competition.
Student Reports
Cedar Cliff Senior Blythe Green and Red Land Senior Clark Fourhman shared their experiences at their respective high schools and their future plans.
Board Shout Outs
Mrs. Tierney thanked Mr. Christine and everyone who participated in this year's District Special Olympic games.
Mr. F. Kambic recognized School Nurses’ Day and thanked members of West Shore's Health Services Department.
Mrs. Crocenzi gave a shout out to Newberry Elementary School’s fifth grade chorus for performing the National Anthem at the Harrisburg Senators Baseball game.
Mr. Kapranos highlighted multiple student athletic accomplishments.
Mrs. Moyer reminded everyone to be cautious when traveling around school buses and students waiting at bus stops.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Mr. C. Kambic thanked West Shore teachers and coaches for their dedication to students.
Dr. Stoltz shared the following shout outs:
- Students from Fairview, Fishing Creek, Newberry and Red Mill participated in the Capital Area Intermediate Unit's Regional Math 24 Competition. Two West Shore teams competed against other schools in the IU and earned both second and third place.
- Again this year we hosted District Special Olympic games at the West Shore Stadium. In addition to all the volunteers and parents who attended, 128 students competed in the events.
- The Special Education Department's Sunshine Prom was hosted by the Memory Barn in Etters this year. At this prom style event, students from Cedar Cliff and Red Land enjoyed food and spending time with their buddies.
- Lastly, it is officially field trip season and Dr. Stoltz gave a shout out to the chaperones who have been accompanying our students, and to our PTOs who often provide financial assistance to cover admission and transportation costs.
Opportunity for Student and Public Comments
Business Items
No students or members of the public addressed the Board.
Business Items
Bills for Approval
The Board approved bills for the period April 14, 2023, through May 3, 2023, listing checks which totalled $2,589,104.81.
Personnel
The Board approved all personnel items as presented.
Appointment of Depositories
The Board appointed PNC Bank, Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund, Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust, AmeriChoice, New Cumberland Federal Credit Union, M&T Bank, Members First, and Susquehanna Valley Credit Union as Depositories for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Budgetary Transfers
The Board approved the budgetary transfers as presented.
Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s (PSBA) Compensation Services
The Board approved a contract with PSBA to provide compensation study services for the District’s classified support staff in the amount of $3,800.
Appointment of Solicitor/Labor Counsel
The Board reappointed Stock and Leader as Solicitor/Labor Counsel for the year beginning July 1, 2023.
Election of a Treasurer
The Board reelected Stevie J. Boone as Treasurer for one year, beginning July 1, 2023.
Calendar of Board and Committee Meeting Dates
The Board approved dates for School Board Meetings, Board Committee Meetings, and newspapers of general circulation for 2023-2024 as presented.
Staff Attendance at Professional Meetings
The Board approved the requests for staff attendance at professional meetings as presented.
Flexible Instructional Days Resolution
The Board approved a resolution supporting the use of up to five Flexible Instructional Days (FID) a year, over a three year period.
K-5 Math Resource Adoption 2023-2024
The Board approved the K-5 Math Resource Adoption for 2023-2024 as presented.
Forensic Science Curriculum and Resource Adoption 2023-2024
The Board approved the Forensic Curriculum and Resource Adoption for 2023-2024 as presented.
Intermediate School Change Orders
The Board approved three change orders for Fairview Intermediate: - Electrical Change Order #1: $2,279.92
- General Construction Change Order #3: $6,466.79
- General Construction Change Order #4: $2,226.00
Agreement of Easement - Allen Middle School
Gettysburg Road Investors, LLC has been working on plans to develop parcels of land adjacent to Allen Middle School. Access to their property is limited and therefore the District was approached with the possibility of granting an access easement via Little League Drive. The Board approved the Agreement of Easement for access to Allen Middle School property.
Board Policies
The Board approved revisions to Board Policy 005: Organization and Policy 006: Meetings.
Water Facilities Line Extension Agreement
To connect Old Trail Intermediate to the public water utility, an extension must be constructed in coordination with Pennsylvania-American Water Company. The Board approved the requested Water Facilities Line Extension Agreement.
Information Items
Future Ready Comprehensive Plan
Every three years, the District develops a comprehensive plan to identify our specific goals and outline a detailed plan to achieve them. Dr. Whye shared the District's Proposed Future Ready Comprehensive Plan for 2023-2026 with the Board and invited the community to provide feedback on the plans. Click here to review the presentation and plan.
Board Policies
Dr. Argot shared proposed revisions to Board Policy 221: Dress and Grooming and Policy 237: Electronic and Personal Communication Devices.
Opportunity for Student and Public Comments General Items
No students or members of the public addressed the Board.