September 14, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
Pequea Valley School Board
September 14, 2023
7:00 PM
Agenda
An EXECUTIVE SESSION will be held before the Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. to discuss legal and safety matters.
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION – Charlotte Lapp and Darlene Lapp will be recognized for their exceptional work with the Pequea Valley Food Pack Program.
PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC (School Board Policy)
LIAISON REPORTS
- Facilities & Grounds
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Athletics
- Music
- Superintendent - (IU Board Room)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by _____ and a second by _____, the Board approved the September 5, 2023, committee meeting minutes. (rc)
CHIEF OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS’ RECOMMENDATIONS:
On a motion by _____ and a second by _____, approval was given for the following Consent Agenda Items A-H. (rc)
- The Safety & Security Cohort Agreement with IU 13 at a cost of $1,500 for the 2023-2024 school year.
- An Agreement with IU 13, ELD Services to CTC Students, at a cost of $9,139.83 per student (full-day) for the 2023-2024 school year.
The IU 13 will provide English Language Development services to district students enrolled in LCCTC for the 2023-2024 school year. PVHS has two full-day learners and two half-day learners.
- An Agreement with Ion Wave Technologies to provide progress monitoring for IEP’s at a cost of $2,955, September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024.
- The reimbursement to the PV Youth Soccer Association in the amount of $6,280.67 for four soccer goals with nets.
- To accept the following grants from the Pennsylvania Commission of Crime and Delinquent Grant for Safety at a total of $245,548.
- To accept the contract for BASE mindset assessment and curriculum for grades K-6 which replaces PASS at a cost of $10,386.
- A Special Education contract with Lampeter-Strasburg School District for one life skills student for the 2023-2024 school year in the amount of $18,250.
- To accept an agreement with Chester County Intermediate Unit to provide the following support:
- CHAAMP Tuition and Behavior Mentor for one learner, $135,373.53
- Child Development Center Learning Support for one learner, $36,575.49
- Child Development Center Autistic support for one learner, $46,184.29
- Occupational Therapy for two learners, $7,672.95
- Speech Therapy for three learners, $12,449.60
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS:
On a motion by _____ and a second by _____, approval was given for the following Consent Agenda Items A-C. (rc)
- Bus drivers for 2023-2024.
- Transportation schedules for 2023-2024.
Bus routes and stops are approved annually per state regulations.
OLD BUSINESS
- Security Guard
NEW BUSINESS
- Agenda topics for October 3, 2023, Committee meeting
- Building Project Presentation
- General Fund Budget Update
- Capital Reserve Budget Update
ADJOURNMENT