Minutes 2025-08-11

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Planning Meeting
August 11, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES

(Pending Approval on August 25, 2025)

1.0  Call to Order – The planning meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, August 11, 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 – Pinal Desai, Nicole Hesson (virtual), Rolanda Pagan-SanMartin, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan (virtual), and Ashley Turner. (Absent – Ellen Freireich).

4.0  An opportunity was provided for public comment on agenda items; none were provided.

5.0  Student Board Representative Report – Mr. Peterkin provided an update on recent student activities, including the Marching Band preview and Link Crew orientation.

6.0  Board President Report

6.1  Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in executive session on August 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. No official action was taken.

6.2  Mrs. Schroeder presented Mr. Robinson with a certificate from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) in recognition of his 10 years of dedicated service to the York Suburban School Board. 

7.0  Administrative Reports and Discussion Items

7.1  Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Krauser shared a brief update on new staff orientation, opening day for all staff, and the start of the new school year for students.  

7.2  Chief Financial and Operations Officer’s Report:

7.2.a.  Mrs. Kendig shared the following informational items:

7.2.a.1.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel # 46-000-05-0187.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2025-2026 face amount of $ 3,355.07 and assessed value of $122,230.

7.2.a.2.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel # 48-000-34-0082.00-PC024 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2025-2026 face amount of $ 7,707.62 and assessed value of $280,800.

7.2.b.  Mrs. Kending shared the following items for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for August 25, 2025.

7.2.b.1.  Renewal of the agreement with ABA Support Services, LLC, to provide Certified Behavioral Analyst services for the 2025-2026 school year for $130/hour.

7.2.b.2.  Renewal of the agreement with ABA Support Services, LLC, to provide Registered Behavioral Technician services for the 2025-2026 school year for $60/hour. 

7.2.b.3.  Renewal of the agreement with Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc. to reserve eight (8) seats at High Roads of York for full-time, center-based Emotional Support at a cost of $202 per day and for any additional seats  $239 per day. 

7.2.b.4.  Renewal of the agreement with Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc. to reserve three (3) seats at $426 per day and two (2) 1:1 aides $223 per day at the High Roads of East York and Southern York for full-time center-based autistic support. Additional seats are $479 per day, and 1:1 aids are $256 per day

7.2.b.5.  Approve PNC Bank as a depository for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

7.3  Athletics Department:

7.3.a.  Mr. Mowrer, Director of Athletics, provided a fall athletics update, highlighting the start of fall sports, recent meetings and events, the implementation of a new ticketing system, and other program developments.

8.0  Action Item(s)

8.1  The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
Motion – Desai; Second – Robinson. Roll Call Vote – 8 members present. Motion Passed 8-0.

8.1.a.  Approval of July 28, 2025 Minutes

8.1.b.  Approval of Personnel Report

            • Employment
              • Mi-Yena Clark, Full-Time Second Shift Custodian at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $16.83/hr, with a $0.35 shift differential. This offer 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.
              • Shawn Kanode, 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.
              • David Coombs, 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.
              • Jocelyn Holland, Full-Time Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $14.70/hr, with a $0.75 PCA stipend. This offer 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.
            • Extracurricular
              • Joseph Bentz, Head Swimming Coach at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 season, with an annual stipend of $6,749 paid out in two installments, in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement.
              • Daniel Bevil, Marching Band Assistant (#1) at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 season, with an annual stipend of $1,108.50 (25% split) paid out in two installments, in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement.
              • Logan Benoist, Marching Band Assistant (#1) at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 season, with an annual stipend of $1,108.50 (25% split) paid out in two installments, in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement.
              • Carole Shearer, German Honor Society at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2025 school year, with an annual stipend of $717.00, in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement.
              • Landyn Ray, Boys Basketball Assistant #2 at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 season, with an annual stipend of $1,500 paid out in two installments, in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement.
            • Resignation
              • Yadeliz Peguero Rodrguez, Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at York Suburban Middle School, effective July 24, 2025.
              • Heather Townsend, Paraprofessional at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective August 4, 2025.
              • Braxtin Reddinger, Girls Head Lacrosse Coach at York Suburban High School,  effective August 4, 2025.
            • New Staff Support for 2025-2026
            • Retirement
              • Crystal Cassese, Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective January 2, 2026. Ms. Cassese has served 34 years in education, 27 of which have been at York Suburban.
            • Volunteers
              • Jonathan Allen
              • Dana Delle
              • Morgan Giandalia
              • Jessica Gumerlock
              • Carolyn Smink
              • Jade Harper

8.1.c.  Approval of the 2025-2026 New or Revised Courses

9.0  Informational Item(s)

9.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – No report.

9.2  York Adams Academy Report – No report.

9.3  Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided an update on current legislative matters, noting that the state budget remains delayed due to disagreements on several key issues, including education funding and public transit.

9.4  York Adams Tax Bureau Report – No report.

9.5  York County School of Technology Report 

9.5.a.  Mrs. Schroeder shared the July 24, 2025, Joint Operating Committee Mini Board Report.

10.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

11.0  A second opportunity was provided for public comment; none were provided.

12.0  No Board comments or recognitions were made.

13.0  The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

 

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