Minutes 2025-08-25

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Meeting
August 25, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES
(Pending approval September 8, 2025)

 

1.0  Call to Order – The regular monthly meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, August 25, 2025, in the High School Cafeteria. Board President Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, Rolanda Pagan-SanMartin (virtually), Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steven Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.

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

    • Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township) commented on the facility rental agreement with York College. 

5.0  Student Board Representative Report: Mekhi Peterkin had no report.

6.0  Board President Report: Mrs. Schroeder reported the following:

6.1  The Board met in a conferencing session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, for the purpose of Board professional development.

6.2  The Board met in Executive Session on August 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. No official action was taken.  

7.0  Treasurer’s Report for July 2025 – Mr. Desai presented the financial reports to the Board. The Board unanimously approved the financial reports for July 2025 as part of a consent agenda. Motion – Desai; Second – Freireich. Roll Call Vote – 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.

7.1  Treasurer’s Report

7.2  General Fund Revenue Report

7.3  General Fund Expenditure Report

7.4  Summary Reports

7.4.a.  Intermediate Project

7.4.b.  High School Renovation Project

7.4.c.  Valley View Roof Project

7.4.d.  Food Service

7.4.e.  Capital Reserve

7.4.f.  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

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 second 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 – revised since first read

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.  Mrs. Kendig provided an update on the High School and Intermediate School Projects.

9.0  Action Item(s)

9.1  The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
 Motion – Freireich; Second – Robinson. Roll Call Vote – 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.

9.1.a.  August 11, 2025, Meeting Minutes

9.1.b.  Personnel Report

            • Employment
              • Rescind the offer of Sadesha Rogers, Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at York Suburban Middle School, effective August 13, 2025.
              • Rescind the offer of Nasir Rogers, Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at York Suburban High School, effective August 15, 2025.
              • Caleb West, Lighting & Sound Coordinator, at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 school year, at an hourly rate of $18.50/hr. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
              • Rescind the offer of Mi-Yena Clark, Custodian at York Suburban High School, effective August 21, 2025.
            • Salary Correction(s):
              • Jacob Hamelin, Part-Time Custodian at East York Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year, at $16.83 per hour. This represents step 1 of the YSESPA negotiated wage schedule.
              • Colby Beck, Part-Time Custodian at YS Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $16.83 per hour. This represents step 1 of the YSESPA negotiated wage schedule.
            • Transportation
              • Grissel Ginorio
              • Tami Durst
            • Resignation
              • Alexandra Damian, Part-Time Paraprofessional at YS Middle School, effective August 22, 2025.
              • Samantha Herink, Health Room Nurse at East York & Indian Rock Elementary, effective October 17, 2025
            • Retirement
              • Pamela Doll,  Custodian at Yorkshire Elementary School, effective March 3, 2026. Pamela has dedicated 7 years to the York Suburban School District.
            • Volunteers
              • Allen Apgar
              • Tim Beckwith
              • Anita Bentivegna
              • Thomas Cummings
              • Maria Fuentes-Rivera
              • Heather Guiddy
              • Tyler Hunt
              • Lorie Meckley
              • Marelys Rivera
              • Brandi Snyder
              • Allison Weaver
              • Michael Smeltzer

9.1.c.  Renewal of the agreement with ABA Support Services, LLC, to provide Certified Behavioral Analyst services for the 2025-2026 school year for $130 per hour.

9.1.d.  Renewal of the agreement with ABA Support Services, LLC, to provide Registered Behavioral Technician services for the 2025-2026 school year for $60 per hour. 

9.1.e.  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  $239 per day for any additional seats.

9.1.f.  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

9.1.g.  Approve PNC Bank as a depository for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

10.0  Additional Action Item(s)

10.1  The Board unanimously approved the Facility Rental Agreement with York College for the rental of the College’s Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center for the swim team’s pre-season practices.
Motion – Desai; Second – Robinson. Roll Call Vote – 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.

11.0  Informational Item(s)

11.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich had no report.

11.2  York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich reported that York Suburban currently has eight seats filled and anticipates an increase with upcoming student testing.  

11.3  Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided an update on current legislative matters, including the delayed state budget.

11.4  York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig had no report.

11.5  York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder had no report but stated that there would be a meeting later that week. 

12.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting. 

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

14.0  Board Comments/Recognitions – Mrs. Shroeder recognized staff contributions to the District’s ranking in the U.S. News & World Report listing of high schools. 

15.0  The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.