Minutes 2025-11-24

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Meeting
November 24, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES

(Pending approval December 2, 2025)

1.0  Call to Order – The regular monthly meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, November 24, 2025, in the High School cafeteria. Board President, Mrs. Schroeder, called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 – Mrs. Kending noted that eight Board Members were present and one was absent.

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

4.0  Recognition of Outgoing Board Members – Mrs. Schroeder, assisted by Student Board Representative Mekhi Peterkin, recognized three outgoing Board members. Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Freireich were each presented with a plaque in appreciation of their dedicated service. Mr. Sanders was also recognized in his absence. Together, they have contributed a combined total of forty-two (42) years of service to the York Suburban School Board of Directors. 

5.0  An opportunity was provided for public comment on agenda items. No comments were received.

6.0  Student Board Representative Report – Mr. Peterkin provided a summary of student events and activities.

7.0  Board President Report – No report was provided.

8.0  Treasurer’s Report for October 2025 – Mr. Desai presented the following financial reports for October 2025. The Board approved these reports as part of a consent agenda.

Motion-Desai; Second-Freireich. Roll Call Vote-Eight (8) members present; Motion passed 8-0.

8.1  Treasurer’s Report

8.2  General Fund Revenue Report

8.3  General Fund Expenditure Report

8.4  Summary Reports

8.4.a.  Intermediate Project

8.4.b.  High School Renovation Project

8.4.c.  Food Service

8.4.d.  Capital Reserve

8.4.e.  Student Activity

8.5  Check Summary Reports

8.5.a.  General Fund

8.5.b.  Food Service

8.5.c.  Capital Projects

8.5.d.  Capital Reserve

8.5.e.  Student Activity

8.6General Input Budget Transfers

9.0  Administrative Reports and Discussion Items

9.1  Superintendent

9.1.a.  Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Krauser highlighted November’s BOLD moments and reviewed the impact of the 2025-2026 state budget and recent school code changes. 

9.1.b.  Enrollment Reports

9.2  Chief Financial and Operations Officer – Mrs. Kendig provided an update on the Intermediate School and High School construction projects.

9.3  Curriculum and Instruction

9.3.a.  Supporting Teaching and Learning: Mrs. Danielle Robson, Instructional Math Coach, and Mrs. Jessica Watkins, LIEP Teacher/Service Coordinator, provided an overview of their roles and responsibilities in supporting students, staff, and families. 

9.3.b.  Career, College, and Workforce (CCW) Development: Mr. Korbin Shearer provided an overview of his role as CCW Coordinator and the programs currently established and available to students.  

10.0  Action Item(s)

10.1  The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.

Motion-Freireich; Second-Desai. Roll call vote. Eight (8) members present. Motion passed 8-0.

10.1.a.  Approval of November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes

10.1.b.  Approval of Personnel Report

              • Employment
                • Kelsey Mearkle, Administrative Assistant for Operations at York Suburban School District for the 2025-2026 school year, with an annual salary of $48,806.00 as represented in the Compensation Plan for Supervisors and Confidential Employees. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
                • Whitney Markle, Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year, with an hourly rate of $15.10 per hour. This represents step 2 of the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
              • Resignation
                • Ann Minnick, Substitute Custodian at York Suburban School District, effective November 24, 2025. 
                • Lisa Smith, Learning Support Substitute (LTS) Teacher at York Suburban High School, effective November 25, 2025. 
              • Volunteers
                • Janice Barshinger
                • Seth Bray
                • Christian Brown
                • Travis Grynowicki
                • Kenneth Gumerlock
                • Angelica Mateo
                • Yomaira Sharp
                • Kara Smith
                • David Unger
                • Brittany Wenrick

10.1.c.  Overnight field trip request for the boys and girls basketball teams to travel to Pittsburgh, PA, for the Play 4 Mae Tournament.

10.1.d.  FastBridge Benchmarking Pilot and Services Agreement with Renaissance, outlining a benchmarking pilot for grades 3-8, designed to gather data that will inform future services provided by Tier 2 math and reading specialists for the 2025-2026 school year. The agreement includes professional development for a total cost of $3,492.50. 

10.1.e.  Preventive Maintenance Contract with Venom Fitness Solutions to maintain and service the equipment listed in the contract on a semi-annual basis for an annual cost of $726 in the 2025-2026 school year. 

10.1.f.  Agreement with Smith’s Handyman& Maintenance LLC, to provide HVAC training/consulting services at a rate of $40/hour on an as-needed basis. 

10.1.g.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #48-000-18-0264.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a calculated 2025 face amount of $3,541.17  and assessed value of $129,010. 

10.1.h.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-03-0265.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a calculated 2025 face amount of $2,638.65 and assessed value of $96,130. – Renewal

10.1.i.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #48-000-30-006.00-00000  under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2025 face amount of $5,664.06 and assessed value of $206,350.

10.1.j.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #48-000-19-0126.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2025 face amount of $3,634.77 and assessed value of $132,420.

10.1.k.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-05-0017.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2025 face amount of $3,410.79 and assessed value of $124,260.

10.1.l.  Agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing to provide supplemental healthcare LPN staffing services as needed for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year for $57/hour.

11.0  Informational Item(s)

11.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich reported that the LIU Board Representative position is shared with Dallastown. It was confirmed that Mr. Scott Wingard from Dallastown Area School District will continue to serve as the representative for both school districts on the LIU Board.

11.1.a.  Joint Operating Authority (JOA) – The York Learning Center will be a topic of discussion in the coming months, with consideration given to the need for updated facilities.

11.1.b.  Joint Operating Committee (JOC) – No report was provided.

11.2  York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich reported that nearly 50 students are scheduled to graduate in January, and York Suburban continues to have all 15 seats filled.

11.3  Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided an update on the state budget and other current legislative matters.

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

11.5  York County School of Technology – Mrs. Schroeder

11.5.a.  Joint Operating Committee (JOC) – Meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025.

11.5.b.  Joint Operating Authority (JOA) – No report was provided.

12.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for coming. 

13.0  A second opportunity for public comment was provided.

      • Sarah Reinecker (Spring Garden Twp) shared comments regarding the outgoing Board Members.
      • Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) shared comments regarding the outgoing Board Members. 
      • Electronic Public Comment
        • Lori Malkin Ehrlich (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the outgoing Board Members.

14.0  Board Comments/Recognitions

      • Mrs. Schroeder read a message from Mrs. Bates, a former Board Member (2000-2017), recognizing the service and dedication of Mrs. Freireich to the York Suburban School District.
      • Outgoing Board Members, Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Freireich, shared farewell remarks, reflected on their time on the Board, and expressed their appreciation. 

15.0  The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 p.m.