Minutes 2025-04-28
York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
April 28, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria
MINUTES
(Approved May 12, 2025)
1.0 Call to Order – The regular monthly meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, April 28, 2025, in the High School Cafeteria. Board President Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2.0 Pledge of Allegiance – Following the call to order, Mrs. Schroeder 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, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.
4.0 An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
- Craig Egger (Spring Garden Twp) commented on District facilities.
- Jim Polanzke (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the building projects.
5.0 Student Board Representative Report – Ms. Escano Henriquez highlighted several school events and student achievements.
6.0 Board President Report
6.1 The Board met virtually in executive session on April 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss legal issues. No official action was taken.
6.2 The Board met in a conferencing session on April 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for Board professional development. No official action was taken.
6.3 The Board met in executive session on April 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss personnel. No official action was taken.
A statement was read acknowledging the passing of former Board member Roger Miller. Roger served on the York Suburban School Board for eight years and served the District as a girls’ basketball coach.
7.0 Treasurer’s Report – The Board unanimously approved the following financial reports for March 2025 as part of a consent agenda.
Motion, Pinal; Second, Freireich. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.
7.2 General Fund Revenue Report
7.3 General Fund Expenditure Report
7.4 Summary Reports
7.4.a. 2023-2024 Projects
7.4.b. Intermediate Project
7.4.c. High School Renovation Project
7.4.d. Valley View Roof Project
7.4.e. Food Service
7.4.f. Capital Reserve
7.4.g. Student Activity
7.5 Check Summary Reports
7.5.a. General Fund
7.5.b. Food Service
7.5.c. Capital Project
7.5.d. Capital Reserve
7.5.e. Student Activity
7.6 General Input Budget Transfers
8.0 Administrative Reports and Discussion Items
8.1 Superintendent’s Report
8.1.a. Dr. Krauser highlighted April’s Bold Moments in his report.
8.1.b. The April Enrollment Reports were shared with the Board.
8.2 Chief Financial and Operations Officer’s Report
8.2.a. Mr. Seth Wentz, Senior Project Manager, Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, provided an update on our Intermediate School and High School construction projects.
9.0 Action Item(s)
9.1 The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
Motion, Pinal; Second, Freireich. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.
9.1.a. April 7, 2025 Minutes
9.1.b. Personnel Report
9.1.c. Resolution Authorizing “Proposed Final Budget Display & Advertising” and Final Budget Notice. The 2025-2026 Proposed Final General Fund Budget (PDE-2028) has total expenditures of $76,841,519 and includes a tax increase of 3.25%.
9.1.d. 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.
9.1.e. 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.
9.1.f. 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.
9.1.g. 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.
9.1.h. Two-year extension for the agreement with NRG to provide electricity through the Lincoln IU 12 procurement program for the years 2028 and 2029.
9.1.i. Special Education Comprehensive Plan 2025-2028 as presented on March 24, 2025, and after the required public comment period.
10.0 Additional Action Items
10.1 The Board approved the Agreement between the York Suburban School District and Springettsbury Township.
Motion, Freireich; Second, Hesson. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present. Motion passed 8-0 with Mr. Sanders abstaining from the vote. (Abstention Form)
10.2 The Board unanimously approved the following three (3) foreign exchange student spots for attendance at York Suburban High School during the upcoming school year.
Motion, Freireich; Second, Sullivan. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.
10.2.a. Martina Torres, Spain, sponsored by the International Student Exchange (ISE).
10.2.b. Laura Matos Goncalves, Brazil, sponsored by the International Student Exchange (ISE).
10.2.c. Student and Home Country to be determined, sponsored by the Rotary Club of York.
11.0 Informational Item(s)
11.1 Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – No report.
11.2 York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich provided a report on York Adams Academy (YAA) and noted that a large number of students are expected to graduate from the program in May.
11.3 Legislative Update: Mr. Robinson provided updates on current legislative committee work.
11.4 York Adams Tax Bureau Report – No report.
11.5 York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. SanMartin attended the York County School of Technology Joint Operating Committee meeting on April 24, 2025. She shared highlights from the student recognition portion of the meeting.
12.0 Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
13.0 A second opportunity was provided for public comments.
- Danny Amon (Spring Garden Twp) commented on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) made comments regarding the Board meeting and the new intermediate school construction project.
- Steve Whitely (Spring Garden Twp) commented on community partnership.
- Three electronic public comments were received:
- Jennie James (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the school board candidates.
- Mary Hawkins (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
- Danny Barker (Springettsbury Twp) commented on Board governance and leadership.
14.0 Board Comments/Recognitions
- Mrs. Freireich and Mrs. SanMartin shared that they attended Encore: York County Musical Theater Showcase at the Pullo Center on April 27 and were impressed with the talent of students in our community.
- Mr. Robinson commented on Board and District leadership.
15.0 The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.