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The committee received an academic‑eligibility breakdown by team for the marking period: baseball team GPA 2.6 with four ineligible students; softball GPA 2.8 with three ineligible; boys volleyball GPA 2.3 with one ineligible; track GPA 2.9 with four ineligible. Dr. Fitch said the department offered 12 study‑hall sessions in April and that some ineligible students did attend study hall.

Cafeteria manager Dan Stevens reported food‑service activity for April. The department catered 10 events, supported mental‑health and professional‑development meetings, and supplied meals for field trips and field days. Commodity usage and deliveries and student‑meal support in April totaled $15,512; month‑end inventory was $25,229. Stevens said planning for the summer feeding program is underway, with an initial meeting scheduled at the high school and annual training planned for program staff in early June. He also reported five vacant food‑service positions to be filled over the summer.

Committee members thanked athletics and food‑service staff for their work. No formal actions were taken.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 2025 Committee Meeting of the York City School District","oneSentenceSummary","Committee received a spring athletics update that included track team accomplishments and academic‑eligibility figures, and a cafeteria report covering April meal production, commodity usage and summer‑feeding planning.","taxTitle","York City SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",38526,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6562138,"York City SD budget preview: administrators outline staffing asks and dependence on Ready‑to‑Learn grant",1800,5885000,7685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280413-cd305295345b428c279329ae57b4ac25&start=5885&end=7685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280413-cd305295345b428c279329ae57b4ac25/thumbnail_5885000.jpg","/articles/6562138/Pennsylvania/York-City-SD-budget-preview-administrators-outline-staffing-asks-and-dependence-on-ReadytoLearn-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562138-e1b68f844872d0b30824cb1852e8f8c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026531&Signature=Ivq1qpAbG3rOatVSzbnuXVEza9Y1K1qs466eaQn-FqGMgvZG3EzW3Z5QvXs2M1wgBhe~0KrsR~4pcjtPsXdgWN99VI8E3OCinESVrf9IxbZwHsIse5azNjEawDo8mbVnM8OfkSs581g3gsn~1yzfp7mYFN969YoUOsZ~Ggu7QWWk67OuRwgBrB4UKu8CwDiDI5rP8MAc3lyjyB06gNGhpknsjsoW2mt4cAva6vhkfZtzbmcK~u1DOOUVtHZjcpb9GM6Y-0rfJK5LFOBM~PSRnL5kR~YbZTp5oBAAZE4EBJ88IDeiE-nfqcpUJ1W-ObbC4AHz~3ceQB-sUI3f49r7Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Barry told the committee on May 12 that the district is preparing a proposed 2025–26 budget that includes staffing and program requests spread across special education, academics, buildings and grounds, student services and technology, and that several items are contingent on state grant funding.

Dr. Barry said the district is treating three funding categories separately in the plan: the Ready to Learn block grant (a state proposal the administration hopes will cover several items), the general fund, and school‑based access (special‑education Medicaid/billing) revenues. She cautioned that the Ready to Learn funding is not yet secured and that if the grant does not materialize, some items will be returned to the general fund or cut.

Highlights from the administration's listed priorities and clarifying figures presented to the committee:
- Special education: the department seeks additional teachers and paras (Miss Manning requested 10 autistic‑support teachers in an ideal plan; the administration proposed adding four special‑education teachers and three paraprofessionals in the presented budget framework). A special‑education coach and a supervisor from Access were also listed as needs.
- Office of academics: continued MTSS and curriculum supports, expansion of \"first 10\" preschool services to additional schools, adding a curriculum supervisor to support ELD/ELA work, and making a teacher‑on‑special‑assignment for unified arts permanent.
- Talent management and networks: the budget includes network leads and talent‑management coaches intended to triage school needs, coordinate recruitment and provide on‑site supports; the three network positions were presented as part of a broader $540,000 figure for all three (the administration said the $540,000 is the bundled cost and would be divided proportionally if only one position were funded).
- Buildings and grounds: the administration proposed three additional full‑time custodians and anticipates needing a plant operator for any new building; roofing work at William Penn High School (gym and the F section) was described as funded by a mix of capital funds and governor remediation reimbursement money (\"braided\" funds).
- Transportation and business office: a proposal included one additional bus driver to support activities and athletic events.

Budget mechanics and other items: Dr. Barry said the administration included a 1 percent millage increase placeholder in the proposed budget model because the state budget has not yet been finalized; she framed the placeholder as a conservative step while grant outcomes are uncertain. The administration also identified the school‑based access program as an opportunity to increase billed Medicaid reimbursement for services.

Board members asked for clarity on contract amounts for several service agreements and raised process questions about policy changes; Dr. Barry and cabinet members said they would supply missing cost details for specific contracts prior to the board vote. The committee did not adopt the budget at the meeting; administration sought permission to post a proposed budget to the website for public comment after further review.

No formal votes occurred during the session.","Superintendent and cabinet reviewed the district's proposed 2025–26 budget priorities, noting several grant dependencies (Ready to Learn, governor remediation funds), proposed staffing additions across departments and a 1 percent millage placeholder pending state budget action.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6562143,"Schneider Electric outlines energy, HVAC and solar study for York City SD; board asks about local subcontractors and monitoring",1724,3714000,5438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280413-cd305295345b428c279329ae57b4ac25&start=3714&end=5438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280413-cd305295345b428c279329ae57b4ac25/thumbnail_3714000.jpg","/articles/6562143/Pennsylvania/Schneider-Electric-outlines-energy-HVAC-and-solar-study-for-York-City-SD-board-asks-about-local-subcontractors-and-monitoring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562143-12e65bffb5e36b29d718ac8ccb56fab9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026531&Signature=W5JOf5BGWibGo-SRgOuHsvxMfLkx1vlMVzy4WOSA3z44IvJYKYVqWSBCRaC6w1QNRK9Ul5PCHW7Q9lvbZXBCS2VMDpD98Idkzpp1y4cEPoCjPZQweILqP0QZUWqcQI33GxrdA66yErvbWnyBQJqQfOJ8Juq6YGE2v0~aaBVmhBoVs39VX2lDMCskmNuAOYFiJtURb-POGnSbGZzEvJ~ziwx6k1ugoaAxyik~JAHPPehau~DD4ABtQTh15B7NUOFz1oXOFilk4yW3RnNOEX0hzfA3Ljz3uEnYNUKrTjLkJ3b1GiY2lDXM09epKZwS0aOzWA2AbeSwoiTV5tUnfWTomw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from Schneider Electric presented a letter of interest to the York City School District on May 12 proposing a facilities evaluation to identify HVAC improvements, energy‑efficiency measures and potential solar projects that could generate cost savings or new revenue for the district.

A Schneider Electric speaker described the proposed first phase as a no‑obligation, time‑commitment study: engineering staff would review facilities, document needs and return a set of recommendations (a \"business case\"). The company said potential outcomes include HVAC upgrades to improve classroom comfort and solar installations that could be used as both energy assets and instructional tools.

Board members asked how Schneider Electric selects contractors to perform work. A company representative said Schneider Electric solicits subcontractor bids for installations and will prioritize local, minority‑ and women‑owned businesses when feasible but must ensure subcontractor qualifications, safety records and capacity match project requirements. The presenters said Schneider Electric can help qualify local firms if needed.

Members asked who would monitor performance and savings post‑installation. Schneider Electric said it can provide meter‑level and utility‑bill comparisons and recommends tracking solar and efficiency performance for a period (the company suggested an initial 3–5 years of monitoring to verify savings). The presenters said monitoring outputs would be compared against preproject utility bills to produce verifiable kilowatt‑hour and natural‑gas savings data.

Timeline questions drew a range: the company said early study and design work commonly takes months and that full programs have taken between about six months to several years, depending on district size and scope. The presenters also confirmed they use projects as K–12 career‑exposure opportunities and said they would seek to align technical work with district priorities.

Superintendent Dr. Barry and board members signaled interest in allowing Schneider Electric to conduct a facilities evaluation and business‑case phase. No binding contract was approved at the meeting; Schneider Electric said the one‑page letter and the time commitment would be the opening step and that more detailed scope and cost figures would follow if the district chooses to proceed.

No formal vote occurred during the presentation.","Representatives from Schneider Electric presented a nonbinding letter of interest to evaluate district facilities for energy efficiency, solar opportunities and operational savings. Board members asked about timeline, subcontractor selection, local MWBE inclusion and performance monitoring.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6562149,"York City SD special-education leaders highlight rising autism counts, expanded early‑childhood transitions and staffing shortfalls",2316,780000,3096000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280413-cd305295345b428c279329ae57b4ac25&start=780&end=3096","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280413-cd305295345b428c279329ae57b4ac25/thumbnail_780000.jpg","/articles/6562149/Pennsylvania/York-City-SD-special-education-leaders-highlight-rising-autism-counts-expanded-earlychildhood-transitions-and-staffing-shortfalls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562149-d6a24d46114f9b3bfdab9aae01fcd872/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026531&Signature=iWxlkpVNT6FDaDTZ5Tx8YtMPtw5sCFho4Znxg9aDBIrHZjYzZe2MpUgvPm9tqryy7~sEe6DCfmnwG5~2~~JR-LE46KSuIlqXuaGC4UEkxFihf47ZHug8fbnX35KvJol0NX~2IZ0fOkr-~gsCE5ANj07wCQmkEr-TxRFn-TZIlDPqDJgX~RlAuK~LPxrvzZnpaEh9ntNOg-ia0Fzuyaq4HRHSqtfaYsJYyqYYqjasiS4nALlujNhd1FVlr5aqN74K4I~YMlRWBrmUVHgXD1ZaEQ2STGqjIcrWXZYR4dFao~wKt4BsA60DyY541lPu12QpefTqKfLIitNliakfExLtew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miss Manning, a special-education presenter for the York City School District, told the committee on May 12 that the district's special-education population is growing and that the department is redesigning some classroom models to cope with more incoming students.

She said primary autism classifications rose from 217 to 292 this year and that the district expects 57 preschool students with needs for autistic‑support next year, compared with 45 this year. Miss Manning said the district is “redefining some of our classroom structures” because hiring enough new teachers and paras to create 10 additional autistic‑support self‑contained classes is not realistic in the near term.

The presentation included academic and program metrics the department has tracked. Gifted IEP counts grew from 29 in the leadership team’s first year to 54 last year and 74 currently, with more referrals pending. The department also reported 22 students exited from special education this year, up from 17 last year and 10 the year before — a figure the presenter cited as evidence the district is moving some students back into general education.

Luis Perez, a senior who receives services through a partner program, addressed the committee and described his dual enrollment at York College and internships supporting web accessibility. Perez said he has been accepted to York College with a renewable scholarship and thanked district staff and partners for supports that enabled his college coursework.

Miss Manning reviewed assessment data for alternate assessments (PASA). She said the percentage of students scoring at the \"target\" level rose compared with prior years (for example, ELA target rose from 18% to 22% year over year in the aggregate PASA samples she presented). She told members the department is wrestling with placement decisions for the alternate assessment versus the regular PSSA and emphasized efforts to move students toward grade‑level standards where appropriate.

Staffing and talent items were a major focus. Miss Manning said the department hired seven new teachers this year (mostly for autistic‑support classrooms), employed approximately 72 paraprofessionals (with ongoing turnover), contracted four virtual speech therapists, and recently contracted a BCBA (board‑certified behavior analyst). She listed current vacancies: five high‑school special‑education openings, two K–8 learning‑support positions and one emotional‑support K–8 opening. She said the department requested 10 additional autistic‑support classes in an ideal scenario but indicated the budget proposal under discussion would initially add four special‑education teachers and three paraprofessionals.

Committee members thanked the special‑education team for increased exits from special education, growth in gifted identifications, and for building family/para/teacher leadership teams the department calls RISE and IMPACT. Miss Manning said the department is coordinating with the Intermediate Unit (IU) and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) monitors on program changes and preschool transitions.

The presentation closed with recognition of staff retirements and photos/videos of classroom activities; Miss Manning said she will send a video link to the board after the meeting.

The committee did not take a formal vote on any special‑education item during the session.","Special-education staff presented district data showing increases in primary autism classifications, growth in gifted identifications, larger preschool-to-K transition cohorts and a set of staffing requests tied to rising demand.","actionData","errors"]

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