Minutes 2025-09-29

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Meeting
September 29, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES
(Pending approval on October 13, 2025)

1.0  Call to Order – The regular monthly meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, September 29, 2025, in the High School cafeteria. Board President, Mrs. Schroeder, called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.

2.0  Pledge of Allegiance – Following the call to order, Mrs. Schroeder led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was then observed to honor the three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives who were killed in the line of duty. 

3.0  Roll Call – All Board members were present. (Pinal Desai, Ellen Freireich, Nicole Hesson, Rolanda Pagan-SanMartin, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steven Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.)

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

5.0  Student Board Representative Report – Mr. Peterkin provided a summary of September events. 

6.0  Board President Report

6.1  Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in executive session on September 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. No official action was taken.

6.2  PSBA Officer Candidates 

        • The Board unanimously approved casting a collective vote for the following PSBA Officer candidates, as presented and discussed at the September 8, 2025, planning meeting:
          • 2026 President (one-year term): Holly Arnold, Tunkhannock Area School District
          • 2026 Vice President (one-year term): Matt Vannoy, Sharon City School District
          • 2026-2028 PSBA Central Zone Representative (three-year term): Julie Preston, Northern Tioga School District
          • 2026-2027 Section C-3 Advisor (two-year term): Brian Sanker, Mechanicsburg Area School District
          • PSBA Insurance Trustees (three-year term): Kathy K. Swope, Roberta M. Marcus

Motion-Desai; Second–Freireich. Roll Call Vote – 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0. 

7.0  Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Desai presented the financial reports for August 2025. The Board unanimously approved the reports as part of a consent agenda.
Motion-Desai; Second–Hesson. Roll Call Vote – 9 members present. Motion passed 8-1. (Nay vote: Sanders)

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.  Food Service

7.4.d.  Capital Reserve

7.4.e.  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.  Dr. Krauser shared information about the District and highlighted September’s Bold Moments in his Superintendent’s Report.

8.1.b.  The September Enrollment Reports were shared with the Board.

8.1.c.  Policy 353 – Whistleblower was presented for a first reading. 

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 Intermediate School and High School construction projects.

8.3  Assistant Superintendent

8.3.a.  Dr. Lorfink provided updates on school safety and security plans. 

9.0  Action Item(s)

9.1  The Board unanimously approved items 9.1.a – d and 9.1.f – j as part of a consent agenda.

Motion-Desai; Second–Robinson. Roll Call Vote – 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.

Dr. Hesson requested that item 9.1.e. be pulled for a separate vote.

Motion-Hesson; Second–Robinson. Roll Call Vote – 9 members present. Motion passed 8-1. (Nay vote: Hesson)  

9.1.a.  Approval of the September 8, 2025, Meeting Minutes

9.1.b.  Approval of Personnel Report

            • Employment
              • Amberly Diaz, full-time Intensive Learning Support Paraprofessional at York Suburban High School District for the 2025-2026 school year, at $15.10 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 all onboarding requirements. 
              • Lauren Diggs, part-time Library Paraprofessional at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $15.10 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 all onboarding requirements. 
              • Katherine Kazinski, part-time Paraprofessional at East York Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $15.10 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 all onboarding requirements. 
              • Jeffrey Pflaum, 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. 
              • Rescind offer of employment, Jessica Herrold, Substitute Nurse, effective September 15, 2025. 
            • Extracurricular
              • Tonya Bastinelli, transfer from Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach to Head Girls Lacrosse Coach at York Suburban High School with a stipend of $5,624 (paid out in two installments), effective for the 2025-2026 spring season. 
            • Transportation
              • Jose Aponte
              • Kailynn Capraun
              • Rachel Snyder
              • Lacy Frey
            • Leave of absence
              • Medical sabbatical for Anne Perkins, Teacher at York Suburban Middle School, from September 16, 2025, through February 6, 2026.
            • Resignation
              • Jami Beaulieu, Administrative Assistant to the CFOO/Child Accounting Coordinator at YS Education Center, effective October 17, 2025.
              • William Shellenger, Assistant Volleyball Coach at YS High School, effective September 13, 2025. 
              • Abby Triplett, Substitute Paraprofessional, effective September 12, 2025.
            • Volunteers
              • Katlyn Barnett
              • Frans Beltran
              • Mya Busse
              • Aiman Duckworth
              • Anna Dinsmore
              • Brittany Jones
              • Robert Lentz
              • Brooke Martin
              • Amanda McMillen
              • Nicholas Naugle
              • Corrine Skariya
              • Erica Stermer
              • Phara Stuppard

9.1.c.  Approve the transfer of $200,000 from the 2024-2025 fiscal year General Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund.

9.1.d.  Agreement with Yellow Breeches Educational Center for two secondary placements in 2025-26 at $34,144 per student, with optional transportation at a rate of $7,729 per student. 

9.1.e.  Practicum Articulation Agreement with Liberty University, to provide college students with the ability to complete practicum hours, including student teaching. 

9.1.f.  Contract for Services with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, to provide Concrete – Representational -Abstract training for grades 6-12 math teachers; K-12 Vertical Math Facilitation; Stage 3 instructional support for two days during the 2025-26 school year at a total cost of $3,456.00.

9.1.g.  Contracted Service Agreement with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 for Occupational/Physical Therapy Services for the 2025-26 school year at a cost of $170.93 per hour.

9.1.h.  Agreement with Ruppert Detective Agency LLP, for the 2025-26 school year, for uniformed/unarmed officers at an hourly rate of $29/hour per unarmed officer, with a four (4) hour minimum per officer per day.

9.1.i.  Memorandum of Agreement with YSESPA regarding the Confidential and Supervisor Compensation Plan.

9.1.j.  Approval of policies:

9.1.j.1.  Policy 101 – Mission Statement and Beliefs

9.1.j.2.  Policy 234 – Pregnant/Parenting/Married Students

9.1.j.3.  Policy 317 – Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures

9.1.j.4.  Policy 317.1 – Educator Misconduct

9.1.j.5.  Policy 626 – Federal Fiscal Compliance

9.1.j.6.  Policy 626.1 – Travel Reimbursement – Federal Programs

9.1.j.7.  Policy 718 – Service Animals in Schools

9.1.j.8.  Policy 827 – Conflict of Interest

10.0  Informational Item(s)

10.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report

10.1.a.  Mrs. Freireich shared the LIU Board Meeting Highlights from September 2, 2025.

10.2  York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich reported that twelve of fifteen seats are currently filled, with additional candidates in line. 

10.3  Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided information on current legislative matters and public hearings.  

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

10.5  York County School of Technology Report

10.5.a.  Mrs. Schroeder shared the September 25, 2025, Mini-Board Report.  

11.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting. 

12.0  A second opportunity was provided for public comment.

      • Gloria Paduhovich (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the Intermediate School project.
      • Michael Park (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the Intermediate School project.
      • Andrew Ruth (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the outdoor recess equipment at Indian Rock.
      • Joel Sears (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the high school pool.
      • Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the Whistleblower policy. 
      • Electronic Public Comment
        • Dan Barker (Springettsbury Twp) commented on Board governance. 

13.0  Board Comments/Recognitions

      • Mr. Sanders commented on the Intermediate School project.

14.0  The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

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