Minutes 2025-10-27

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Meeting
October 27, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES

(Pending Approval November 10, 2025)

1.0  Call to Order – The regular monthly meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, October 27, 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 

    • Present: Ellen Freireich, Nicole Hesson, Rolanda Pagan-SanMartin, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steven Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.
    • Absent: Pinal Desai

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

    • Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the 2025-26 Revised Wellness Courses.
    • Beth Walp (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the Intermediate School project.

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

6.0  Board President Report

6.1.  Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in a conferencing session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for the purpose of Board Professional Development.

6.2.  Mrs. Schroeder read a statement addressing decorum during Board meetings. 

7.0  Treasurer’s Report for September 2025 – In Mr. Desai’s absence, Mrs. Kendig presented the following treasurer’s reports for September 2025. The Board approved these reports as part of a consent agenda.
Motion – Freireich; Second – Hesson. Roll call Vote – 8 members present; Motion passes 7- 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 highlighted October’s Bold Moments and reviewed the land development progress of the Intermediate School Project. Representatives Mr. Wentz (Crabtree Rohrbaugh & Associates), Mr. Kurowski (K&W Engineers), and Mr. Michel (Fidevia Construction Management & Consulting) presented a detailed report summarizing the progress of the Intermediate School and the items under review.

8.1.b.  Enrollment Reports

8.1.c.  Policy 353 – Whistleblower was presented for a second read.

8.2.  Chief Financial and Operations Officer

8.2.a.  Mrs. Kendig provided an update on Food Services.

8.2.b.  The 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Timeline was shared with the Board.

8.3.  Assistant Superintendent

8.3.a.  A request for a full-time Paraprofessional for the Valley View Elementary Autistic Support program, due to student needs, was discussed for Board approval. 

9.0  Action Item(s)

9.1.  The Board unanimously approved items 9.1.a. – 9.1.g. and 9.1.i. as part of a consent agenda.
Motion – Pagan-SanMartin; Second – Sullivan. Roll Call Vote – 8 members present. Motion passed 8-0.
Dr. Hesson requested that item 9.1.h. be pulled for a separate vote.
Motion – Freireich; Second – Turner. Roll Call Vote – 8 members present. Motion passed 7-1. (Nay Vote: Hesson) 

9.1.a.  Approval of the October 13, 2025, Meeting Minutes

9.1.b.  Approval of Personnel Report

              • Employment
                • John Newman, Groundskeeper at York Suburban School District for the 2025-2026 school year at $18.43 per hour. This represents step 4 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
                • Samantha Herink, Nurse Substitute at York Suburban School District for the 2025-2026 school year at $135/day. 
              • Extracurricular
              • Leave of Absence
                • Pauline Olsen, Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary School, from October 16, 2025, through November 17, 2025.
              • Resignation
                • Maritza Quinones, Lead Custodian at York Suburban High School, effective October 24, 2025.
              • Transportation
                • Wendy Kenemore
              • Volunteers
                • Amber Deardorff
                • Tiffany DiLeonardo
                • Danielle Herrold
                • Nichole Hockstad
                • Michael Kefavver
                • Heather Lehr
                • Ashira Porter
                • Cheyenne Valencia-Catalan
                • Benjamin Weaver

9.1.c.  Facility Rental Agreement with York College for the use of the college’s Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center for the swim teams’ regular and potential postseason practices at $182 per session.

9.1.d.  Presentation Agreement with Vision Fillers Inc. for $4,500. This presentation focuses on teen leadership, making positive choices, building resilience, overcoming obstacles, and other related topics. YSEF has provided a grant that will cover $3,500 of this cost. 

9.1.e.  Agreement with EverDriven Transportation to provide transportation services on an as-needed basis when services can not be provided by our main contractor. Costs are outlined in Attachment 1 of the agreement.

9.1.f.  Agreement with Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 to provide School-Based Access Program (SBAP) training support services and medical billing processing on behalf of the District, as requested for a one-time $1,000 set-up fee and 20% of the revenue generated by the program.

9.1.g.  Three (3) year Software Agreement with Boilerplate Inc. to provide a web-based HR onboarding portal system. The cost is $1,000 for the period from November 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with an annual cost thereafter of $2,500. The $500 setup fee will be waived if the agreement is accepted by November 5, 2025.

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

9.1.i.  Approval of the 2025-26 Revised Wellness Courses

10.0  Additional Action Item(s)

10.1.  The Board unanimously approved a new full-time Paraprofessional for Valley View Elementary School’s Autistic Support program.
Motion – Freireich; Second – Hesson. Roll Call Vote – 8 members present. Motion passed 8-0.

11.0  Informational Item(s)

11.1.  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – No report was provided.

11.2.  York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich reported that all YS seats are full. 

11.3.  Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided an update on current legislative matters.

11.4.  York Adams Tax Bureau Report – No report was provided. 

11.5.  York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder shared information regarding YCST’s 2026-27 budget, homecoming festivities, winter sports, and professional development day on AI. 

12.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for coming.

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

14.0  Board Comments/Recognitions

    • Mrs. Schroeder recognized Mrs. Oathout, High School teacher, for organizing a student community service event.

15.0  The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m.