Minutes 2025-02-10

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Planning Committee Meeting
February 10, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

M I N U T E S

(Approved February 24, 2025)

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, Rolanda SanMartin, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.
  2. Absent: James Sanders
3. An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
  1. Danny Barker (Springettsbury Twp) commented on Board leadership and governance.
  2. Carol Brillhart-Freimuth (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the LIEP (Language Instruction Educational Program) Teacher position.
  3. Rynn Caputo (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the high school pool.
  4. Jeff Kirsch (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the high school pool.
  5. Jim Polanzke (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the high school pool.
  6. Randy Quigley (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the maintenance of the high school pool.
  7. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the high school pool.
4. Approval of Minutes
  1. The minutes from the regular monthly meeting conducted on January 27, 2025, were approved.
Board President’s Report
1. Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in executive session at 6:00 pm on February 10, 2025, for the purpose of discussing confidential student information and legal advice as permitted by Section 707 of the Sunshine Act. No official action was taken.
Student Board Representative Report
1. No report was given.
Superintendent’s Report
1. On August 28, 2023, the Board of School Directors authorized the administration and existing architect of record, Crabtree, Rohrbraugh, & Associates Architects, to proceed with planning and design for the High School’s planned program renovations and pool. The Administration presented two options for consideration and requested approval of one.
  1. The Board voted in favor of the motion, approving Option 1 to proceed with the planning and design for the high school’s planned program renovations, including the addition of a new pool.
    Motion, Robinson, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion passed 7-1. (Nay Vote: Sullivan)
Business Office Report
1. The Board unanimously approved the Resolution establishing compensation applicable to elected tax collectors who collect school real estate taxes, starting January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029.
  Motion, Freireich, Second, Turner; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion passed 8-0.
2. The following items were presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for February 24, 2025.
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York County School of Technology 2025-2026 Budget.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York Adams Academy 2025-2026 Budget.
  3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Services Agreement with New Story Schools to provide the educational and related services described in the IEP of a pupil at a daily rate outlined in Addendum “A” of the attachment beginning January 29, 2025, through August 14, 2025.
  4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement with Intermediate Unit 13 to provide an electronic tool to process all Act 168 forms required of all new hires at a rate of $5.00 per applicant beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028.
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report
1. Dr. Fuhrman presented the K-8 Math Curriculum – Stage 1 to the Board for review, accompanied by Middle School Math Specialist Mr. Greenholt, who helped to answer the Board’s questions. Links to the K-8 Math Stage 1 Course Information can be found here.
Communications Committee Report
1. Mrs. Freireich reported that an in-person Communications Committee meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the Board Room of the Ronald Provard Education Center. Mrs. Fourhman will present options for a new website and mass communication vendor during the meeting.
Personnel Committee Report
1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
  Motion, Robinson, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion passed 8-0.
  1. Extracurricular
    1. Recommend the Board to approve Daniel Bevil, Musical Assistant #7, at York Suburban High School, with a stipend amount of $355.00 (0.50 FTE) for the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. Daniel is a current YS employee and does not require onboarding.
    2. Recommend the Board to approve Justin Leibensperger, Assistant Baseball Coach (#1), at York Suburban High School with a stipend amount of $1,718.50 (0.5 FTE) for the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
    3. Recommend the Board to approve the 2024-2025 Spring Sports Staff Reappointments.
  2. Resignations
    1. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Matthew Kauffman, Assistant (#2) Middle School Football Coach, effective February 3, 2025.
    2. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Natalie Fuhrman, Assistant Middle School Field Hockey Coach, effective February 4, 2025.
    3. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Luis Hernandez, Custodian at Indian Rock and Yorkshire Elementary Schools, effective February 4, 2025.
    4. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Madison Graff, Assistant High School Cheering Coach, effective February 5, 2025.
  3. Transportation
    1. Doug Harmer
  4. Volunteers
    1. Brent Yoder
    2. Jamal Lewis
    3. Jessica Jenkins
    4. Sara Bowser
    5. Carol Brown
    6. Ashley Grube
    7. Mary Dietrich
  5. Recommend that the Board approve the February 3, 2025, Personnel Committee’s recommendations on the following items.
    1. Additional LIEP (Language Instruction Educational Program) Teacher beginning in the 2025-2026 school year;
    2. Additional part-time paraprofessional for Indian Rock Elementary beginning in the 2025-2026 school year;
    3. Addition of two coaching positions (Head Varsity and Head Junior High) for Girls Wrestling beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
Property & Finance Committee Report
1. No report was provided. The next meeting is Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
1. Highlights were presented from the LIU Board Meeting held on February 4, 2025.
2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
  1. No report was provided.
York Adams Academy Report
1. Mrs. Freireich reported ninety-two (92) students graduated in January, and sixteen (16) were from York Suburban. Seventy-two (72) students participated in the graduation ceremony on January 22.
Legislative Update
1. Mr. Robinson reported on the following:
  1. The Department of Education denied the application from Unbound Academy, a cyber charter school that uses artificial intelligence.
  2. The Governor’s budget included added support for public education.
  3. Facilities funding is limited.
  4. House Education Committee held a meeting on February 3 to discuss the latest academic results, school progress measures, and student achievement.
York Adams Tax Bureau Report
1. Mrs. Kendig reported that Mrs. Fry, Director of Accounting Services, attended the York Adams Tax Bureau meeting on January 27 and provided the following highlights:
  1. Officers were elected for 2025.
  2. Earned Income Tax collections as a whole increased by over 3%, though some districts saw a decrease, including York Suburban. It is anticipated that this is a timing issue and that collections will increase in the coming months.
York County School of Technology Report
1. No report was provided.
Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
A list of Upcoming Events was provided.
The Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules were provided.
Public Comments
1. Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
2. Chris Sanders (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the current Board and the upcoming election.
3. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) thanked board members for their participation and thoughtful decision-making.
4. Two (2) electronic public comments were received.
  1. Paul Lewis (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the high school renovations that includes a new pool.
  2. Chris Sanders (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the Right-To-Know process.
Board Comments / Recognitions
1. Mr. Desai commented on the Elementary School Science Night at the High School, hosted by the Science National Honor Society students.
2. Mrs. Schroeder extended best wishes to the winter athletes during their post-season competitions.
3. Mrs. SanMartin thanked the High School staff for hosting the Curriculum Fair to help students and parents explore the diverse range of academic and extracurricular opportunities available at the high school.
Adjournment
1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 pm.

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