Minutes 2025-07-28

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Combined Planning and Regular Monthly Meeting
July 28, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES
(Pending Approval August 11, 2025)

 

1.0  Call to Order – The combined planning and regular monthly meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, July 28, 2025, in the High School Cafeteria. Board President Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 – Ellen Freireich, Nicole Hesson (virtually), Rolanda Pagan-SanMartin, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner. (Absent – Pinal Desai).

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

    • Michael Darrah (Spring Garden Twp) commented on District projects.
    • Steve Fermier (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the Intermediate School project.

5.0  Student Board Representative Report – Mrs. Schroeder welcomed Mekhi Peterkin, Student Board Representative for the 2025-26 school year. Mekhi gave a brief introduction and shared his enthusiasm for the opportunity during his Student Board Representative Presentation.  

6.0  Board President Report

6.1  Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in executive session on July 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. No official action was taken.

7.0  Treasurer’s Report for June 2025 – Mrs. Kendig, Chief Financial and Operations Officer, presented the financial reports to the Board, in Mr. Desai’s absence. The Board unanimously approved the following financial reports for June 2025 as part of a consent agenda.
Motion – Freireich; Second – Robinson. Roll Call Vote – 8 members present. Motion Passed 8-0.

7.1  Treasurer’s Report

7.2  General Fund Revenue Report

7.3  General Fund Expenditure Report

7.4  Summary Reports

7.4.a.2023-2024 Capital Project

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 Projects

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

8.1.a.  Superintendent’s Report

8.1.b.  Enrollment Reports

8.1.c.  The following Board Policies were presented to the Board for a first reading:

8.1.c.1.  Policy 101 – Mission Statement and Beliefs

8.1.c.2.  Policy 234 – Pregnant/Parenting/Married Students

8.1.c.3.  Policy 317 – Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures

8.1.c.4.  Policy 317.1 – Educator Misconduct

8.1.c.5.  Policy 353 – (New) Whistleblower

8.1.c.6.  Policy 626 – Federal Fiscal Compliance

8.1.c.7.  Policy 626.1 – Travel Reimbursement – Federal Programs

8.1.c.8.  Policy 718 – Service Animals in Schools

8.1.c.9.  Policy 827 – Conflict of Interest 

8.2  Chief Financial and Operations Officer

8.2.a.  Mr. Seth Wentz, Senior Project Manager of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, provided an update on the High School and Intermediate School Projects.

8.3  Assistant Superintendent

8.3.a.  Dr. Lorfink introduced Officer Gabriel Rimolo, the District’s first School Resource Officer. Officer Rimolo, who will be working primarily at the High School, expressed his enthusiasm for building positive relationships with students and staff. 

8.4  Curriculum and Instruction

8.4.a.  Dr. Fuhrman reviewed the Curriculum Review Cycle and presented the 2025-2026 New or Revised Courses. These courses will be brought to the Board for action at the August 11, 2025, meeting. 

9.0  Action Item(s)

9.1  The Board unanimously approved items 9.1.a. and 9.1.c – 9.1.k. as part of a consent agenda. Mr. Sanders requested item 9.1.b – Item 2.a. be pulled out for discussion and a separate vote.
Motion – Sullivan; Second – Freireich. Roll Call Vote – 8 members present. Motion Passed 8-0.

9.1.a.  Approve the June 23, 2025, Minutes

9.1.b.  Personnel Report Approvals (pulled from consent agenda):

 Items 1 and 3-9 of the Personnel Report were unanimously approved by the Board.
Motion – Turner; Second – Sullivan. Roll Call Vote – 8 members present. Motion Passed 8-0.

Item 2 of the Personnel Report was also approved by the Board.
Motion – Freireich; Second – Sullivan. Roll Call Vote – 8 members present. Motion Passed 7-1. (Nay Vote – Sanders).

          • The Administration recommends the following items for Board approval:
            • 1. Employment
              • Linda Palmieri, 12 month Administrative Assistant to the Principal at East York Elementary, at $19.13 per hour. This represents step 2 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement.  This offer is contingent upon successful completion  of new hire paperwork.  (hired 7/1/25)
              • Ashley Hauck, Fourth Grade Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, at $ 78,200. This represents Masters, step 2 of the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion  of new hire paperwork. (hired 7/7/25)
              • Sarah Wolfe, Speech Language Pathologist at York Suburban High School & Middle School, at $77,200. This represents Masters, step 1 of the YSEA negotiated agreement.  This offer is contingent upon successful completion  of new hire paperwork. (hired 7/8/25)
              • Emma Gaetjen, Musical Assistant (#2) at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, with an annual stipend of $1,264 paid out in two installments, in accordance with the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of new hire paperwork.  (hired 7/10/25)
              • Anna Mabry, Part-Time Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year, at $15.10 per hour. This represents steps 2 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/18/25)
              • Brenna Susen, Part-Time Library Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year, at $15.10 per hour. This represents steps 2 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/18/25) 
              • Kirsten Sneddon, Part-Time Paraprofessional at Indian Rock Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year, at $15.50 per hour. This represents steps 3 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/18/25)
              • Danielle Billet, Part-Time Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year, at $15.10 per hour. This represents steps 2 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/20/25)
              • Jacob Hamelin, Part-Time Custodian at East York Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $16.43 per hour, plus a $0.35 shift differential. This represents step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/23/25)
              • Colby Beck, Part-Time Custodian at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $16.43 per hour, plus a $0.35 shift differential. This represents step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/23/25)
              • Sadesha Rogers, Full-Time Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $15.90 per hour, plus a $0.75 PCA stipend. This represents step 4 of the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/24/25)
              • Nasir Rogers, Full-Time Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 school year,  at $15.90 per hour, plus a $0.75 PCA stipend. This represents step 4 of the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/24/25)
            • 2. 2025-2026 Salary and Compensation
              • Scott Krauser, Superintendent, annual salary of $214,627.20, effective July 1, 2025. In addition, a one-time deposit of 1% of the 2025-2026 salary as an employer contribution to the Superintendent’s 403(b) retirement plan. 
            • 3. Extracurricular
              • Matthew Seiferth, High School Football Assistant #3 for the 2025-2026 season, with an annual stipend of $1,061 (split 50%) paid out in two installments, in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/18/25)
              • Andrew Kasper, High School Cross Country Assistant (#2) for the 2025-2025 season, with an annual stipend of $1,500 paid out in two installments, in accordance with the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/21/25)
              • George Hammond, Game Help for the 2025-2026 school year, at the per-event rate set by the district. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/21/25)
              • Megan Bevil, Game Help for the 2025-2026 school year, at the per-event rate set by the district. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/23/25)
              • James Sanford, Game Help for the 2025-2026 school year, at the per-event rate set by the district. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 7/23/25)
              • 2025-2026 Extracurricular Appointments
              • 2025-2026 Fall Appointments
            • 4. Leave of Absence
              • Adison Godfrey, Teacher at York Suburban High School, unpaid extended leave of absence from November 7, 2025 through January 16, 2026. 
              • Arianna Good, Teacher at East York Elementary School, unpaid extended leave of absence from November 7, 2025 through November 19, 2025.
            • 5. Resignation
              • Heather Guiddy, Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective June 9, 2025.
              • Pavle Badovinac, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach (#2) at York Suburban High School, effective June 10, 2025
              • Daniel McHugh, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (#1) at York Suburban High School, effective July 2, 2025
              • Lynne Martin, Library Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School, effective July 9, 2025. 
            • 6. Retirement
              • Bernadette Bream, Paraprofessional at York Suburban High School, effective July 3, 2025. Bernadette dedicated (2) two years of service at YS. 
              • Aaron Kreiser, Head Custodian at Indian Rock Elementary, effective October 8, 2025. Aaron dedicated (24) twenty-four years of service at YS. 
            • 7.Transfers
              • Chloe Berkebile, Personal Care Assistant for ESY, effective 7/1/2025
              • Tara Berman,  transfer from Administrative Assistant at East York Elementary to Substitute Office Aid, effective 7/1/2025
              • Erin Ashby, transfer from part-time Paraprofessional at East York Elementary to Full-Time Paraprofessional at YS Middle School, effective at the beginning of the 25-26 SY. Erin will also serve as the Extracurricular Paraprofessional effective 7/14/2025. 
              • Lee Anne Rogers, second grade Teacher, transfer from Yorkshire Elementary to Valley View Elementary, effective at the beginning of the 25-26 SY. 
              • Arica Rohrbaugh, Personal Care Assistant, transfer from Valley View Elementary to Indian Rock Elementary, effective at the beginning of the 25-26 SY. 
              • Katie Wolfe, Personal Care Assistant, transfer from Valley View Elementary to Indian Rock Elementary, effective at the beginning of the 25-26 SY. 
              • Chris Zerbe, part-time custodian at East York Elementary, transfer to full-time custodian at Indian Rock Elementary school, effective August 11, 2025.
            • 8. Transportation
            • 9. Volunteers
              • Quinn Billings
              • Amber Brose
              • Jennifer Dillow
              • Nathaniel Lauer
              • Hannah Waller
              • Rachel Young
              • Cara Beth Zortman
              • Audra Cabrera
              • Edward King

9.1.c.  Adoption of Board Policy 805.2 – School Security Personnel 

9.1.d.  Approve the renewal of an agreement with JCI Fire & Access Control to provide the licensing, inspection, and monitoring of our fire, burglary, and CCURE systems in the amount of $34,700. 

9.1.e.  Approve the renewal of an agreement with New Story Schools-Mountville to provide Autistic Support, Emotional Support, and other related services on an as-needed basis for the 2025-2026 school year at rates defined in Addendum A.

9.1.f.  Approve the renewal of an agreement with New Story School-New Cumberland to provide Autistic Support, Emotional Support, and other related services on an as-needed basis for the 2025-2026 school year at rates defined in Addendum A.

9.1.g.  Approve the renewal of a service agreement with CSC Guardian to provide boiler and chiller water treatment at the HS, YES, and MS in the amount of $7,632 for the 2025-2026 school year.

9.1.h.  Approve the renewal of an agreement with Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. – Soaring Heights School Educational Services to provide student services on an as-needed basis in the amount of $350/day for the 2025-2026 school year. 

9.1.i.  Approve the Title I Nonpublic Programs and Services Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 to provide instructional services to Title I students residing in the York Suburban School District who attend non-public schools for $13,441. 

9.1.j.  Approve the change order 3632-G701-2017 -HVAC 02 from Frey Lutz for a deduction of $49,273. The change order is for the 2023-2024 boiler project.

9.1.k.  Approve the purchase of Cyber Insurance for the 2025-2026 school year as part of the CAIU 15 consortium through Gallagher Insurance in the amount of $15,500.

10.0  Additional Action Item(s)

10.1  The Administration recommends that the Board authorize the Business Office to advertise and solicit bids for the new Intermediate School construction project.
Motion – Freireich; Second – Robinson. Roll Call Vote – 8 members present. Motion Passed 6-2. (Nay votes – Sanders, Sullivan)

11.0  Informational Item(s)

11.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – No report.

11.2  York Adams Academy Report – No report. 

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. Schroeder

11.5.a  June 26, 2025, Joint Operating Committee Mini Board Report 

12.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

13.0  A second opportunity was provided for public comments.

    • Mary Hawkins (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the construction of the Intermediate School.
    • Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the Superintendent’s compensation process.
    • Louise Soskin (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the District newsletter.

14.0  Board Comments/Recognitions

14.1  Mr. Robinson commented on the contributions of board directors.

15.0  The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.