Special Meeting Minutes 2024-12-23

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Special Meeting
December 23, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

M I N U T E S

(Approved January 13, 2025)

  1. General Business 
    1. Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
    2. Board Members Roll Call
      1. Present: Pinal Desai, Ellen Freireich, Nicole Hesson, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Rolanda SanMartin, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner. 
      2. Absent: None.
    3. An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
      1. Alanna Bortolin (Springettsbury Township) commented on the special meeting agenda items.   
    4. Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in Executive Session at 6:00 PM on December 18, 2024, for the purpose of discussing legal matters as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act. No official action was taken. 
  2. Special Meeting Agenda Items
    1.  Intermediate School Project
      1. The Board unanimously authorized the Solicitor to file an Appeal of the Zoning Officer’s Opinion regarding the number of parking spaces on behalf of the School District. 
        Motion, Freireich, Second, Hesson. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 9-0.
      2. The Board unanimously approved the cancellation of the Act 34 Hearing scheduled for January 9, 2025.
        Motion, Freireich, Second, Sullivan. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 9-0.
      3. The Board unanimously approved the engagement of Special Counsel Services from the law firm of McNees Wallace for purposes of supporting the District’s ongoing Construction Projects.
        Motion, Freireich, Second, Hesson. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 9-0.
  3. Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting. 
  4. A list of Upcoming Events was provided.
  5. The Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules were provided.
  6. A second opportunity was provided for public comment. 
    1. Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects. 
    2. Mary Hawkins (Spring Garden Township) commented on communication.
    3. Jennie James (Spring Garden Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects. 
    4. One electronic public comment was received for Board review. 
      1. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township) commented on the construction and renovation projects. 
  7.  Board Comments / Recognitions
    1. No comments were made. 
  8. Adjournment
    1. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 pm.
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