Minutes 2025-04-07

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Planning Meeting
April 7, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES
(Approved April 28, 2025)

1.0 Call to Order – The planning meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, April 7, 2025, in the High School Cafeteria. Mr. Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

2.0 Pledge of Allegiance – Following the call to order, Mr. Robinson led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3.0 Roll Call – Pinal Desai, Ellen Freireich, Nicole Hesson, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Rolanda SanMartin, Lois Ann Schroeder (virtually), Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner. Board President Schroeder attended the meeting virtually. In her physical absence, Mr. Robinson presided over the meeting.

Mr. Robinson reported that the Board met in Executive Session on April 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss litigation and receive legal advice from Attorneys Dave Jones and Brooke Say regarding agenda item 8.2. He also stated that the Board will be voting later in the meeting on an agreement between the York Suburban School District and Springettsbury Township concerning the District’s appeal of a decision made by the Township’s Zoning Hearing Board.

4.0 An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.

  • Jeff Kirsch (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the agreement with Springettsbury Township.

5.0 Student Board Representative Report – Ms. Escano Henriquez highlighted several school events and student achievements. 

6.0 Board President’s Report – Mr. Robinson reported that the Board met in executive session on April 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing litigation and to receive legal advice. No official action was taken during this session.

7.0 Administrative Reports and Discussion Items

7.1 Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser shared that York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL) held its annual School Directors’ Dinner, hosted by Saxton & Stump, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. During the event, two York Suburban School Directors were recognized for their dedication. Mrs. Ellen Freireich was honored for 26 years of service, and Mr. Richard Robinson for 10 years of service.

7.2 Chief Financial and Operations Officer’s Report 

7.2.a. Mrs. Kendig presented the 2025-2026 proposed General Fund Budget to the Board for review. 

7.2.b. The following items were shared for discussion. Administration will seek Board approval on April 28, 2025.

7.2.b.1.  Resolution Authorizing “Proposed Final Budget Display & Advertising” and Final Budget Notice

7.2.b.2.  Bilingual Evaluation Agreement with Jessica Betancourt Perez, School Psychologist, to provide one bilingual evaluation, including cognitive and educational assessments at a total cost of $1,600.00. 

7.2.b.3.  School Resource Officer Agreement with York County Regional Police Commission, on behalf of the York County Regional Police Department, to provide a School Resource Officer for the 2025-2027 school years, at an annual base amount of 75% of the police protection unit cost. The total cost for the 2025-2026 school year is $124,368.00.

7.2.b.4.  Software as a Service Agreement with Sourcewell Technology for Spring Math software for the 2025-2026 school year at a total cost of $11,275.00.

7.2.b.5.  Agreement with Health Equity to provide flexible spending account (FSA) and limited purpose flexible spending account (FPFSA) benefit administration for the district for the 2025-2026 school year.

7.2.b.6.  Two-year extension for the agreement with NRG to provide electricity through the Lincoln IU 12 procurement program for the years 2028 and 2029.

7.2.b.7.  Agreement with the Lancaster Lebanon IU 13 to provide an electronic leave tracking service system. This new three-year agreement will cost $1.75 per employee with an additional $0.50 discount provided on the Act 168 tracking system already purchased.

7.2.b.8.  Benefit Consulting Services Recommendation

7.3 Assistant Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Lorfink provided an overview of the initial planning stages for the 2026-2029 Comprehensive Plan. She explained the comprehensive planning cycle, including its purpose, key components, and stakeholders involved.

7.4 Curriculum and Instruction – Dr. Fuhrman and Mr. Henry presented information on the District’s use of Chromebooks to support the needs of modern learners.

8.0 Action Items

8.1 The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda. Motion, Desai, Second, Sullivan; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 9-0.

8.1.a. March 24, 2025 Minutes

8.1.b. Personnel Report

8.2 Agreement between the York Suburban School District and Springettsbury Township
Motion, Freireich, Second, Sullivan; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 8-0 with Mr. Sanders abstaining from the vote. (Abstention Form)

9.0 Informational Items

9.1 Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Highlights were presented from the March 4, 2025, Board Meeting.

9.2 York Adams Academy: Highlights were presented from the March 25, 2025, York Adams Academy Board Meeting.

9.3 Legislative Update: Mr. Robinson provided updates on current legislative committee work.

9.4 York Adams Tax Bureau: Mrs. Kendig reported that the YATB received clean audit reports and was able to reduce their service fee from 1.85% to 1.75%. Additionally, total collections in 2024 exceeded those of 2023 by 4.64%.

9.5 York County School of Technology: The March 27, 2025, Mini-Board Report was provided. 

10.0 Mr. Robinson thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

11.0 A second opportunity was provided for public comments.

  • Danny Amon (Spring Garden Twp) commented on student health and referenced the presentation made at the March 24, 2025, Board meeting by District nurses.
  • Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Twp) provided comments regarding electronic public commenting and the agreement with Springettsbury Township.
  • Matteo Caputo (Spring Garden Twp) commented on funding for school sports.
  • Mary Hawkins (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the District construction and renovation projects.
  • Jennie James (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the District budget.
  • Jim Polanzke (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the District budget.
  • Chris Sanders (Springettsbury Twp) commented on hiring a School Resource Officer (SRO).
  • Steve Whiteley (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the District curriculum, specifically in relation to a financial literacy course. 
  • Three electronic Board comments were received:
    • Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) commented on environmental concerns near Indian Rock Elementary School.
    • Dan Barker (Springettsbury Twp) commented on Board leadership.
    • Jason Moore (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the hiring of a school resource officer (SRO). 

12.0 Board Comments 

  • Mr. Desai provided comments to clarify information related to the cost of a new pool and the executive session held prior to the Board meeting. He also announced that the Multicultural Festival will be held on April 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the High School.
  • Mr. Sanders commented on the burning of a book that was discussed at a previous meeting. Mrs. Turner also commented on the same topic.
  • Mr. Robinson thanked everyone for coming.

13.0 The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 p.m.