Minutes 2026-02-02

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Planning Meeting
February 2, 2026 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES

1.0  Call to Order: The planning meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, February 2, 2026, in the High School Cafeteria. Board President Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order at 7:03 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. Kendig noted that all Board Directors were present. Mrs. Turner attended the meeting virtually.
Danny Amon, Pinal Desai, Nicole Hesson, Rolanda Pagan-SanMartin, Jim Polanzke, Richard Robinson, Lois Ann Schroeder, Ashley Turner, and Steve Whiteley.

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

5.0  Student Board Representative Report: Mr. Peterkin provided a summary of January events, activities, and athletics. He noted that student cards for School Board Appreciation would be distributed at the conclusion of the meeting.

6.0  Board President Report

6.1  Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in executive session on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel and real estate matters. No official action was taken. 

7.0  Action Item

7.1  The Board unanimously approved the Personnel Report as listed below.
Motion-Desai; Second-Hesson. Approval by unanimous consent, 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.

Employment

        • Erika Ferguson, part-time second shift custodian at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, with an hourly rate of $16.83 per hour. This represents step 1 of the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
        • Craig Walker, 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.
        • Eliza Gay, long-term substitute for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, effective January 20, 2026, with an annual salary of $66,700 prorated. This represents Bachelor’s, step 1 of the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of onboarding paperwork.

Leave of Absence

        • Scott Curry, Paraprofessional, unpaid leave of absence from March 13, 2026 through April 24, 2026.
        • Dianne Maxwell, Teacher, extended leave of absence from February 19, 2026 through April 6, 2026.
        • Pauline Olsen, Paraprofessional, unpaid leave of absence from April 20, 2026  through April 330, 2026. 
        • Shannon Patterson, Administrative Assistant, unpaid leave of absence from February 2, 2026 through June 1, 2026. 
        • Anne Perkins, Teacher, extended medical sabbatical from February 9, 2026 through the end of the 2025-2026 school year. 

Retirements

        • Amy Uffelman, Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Amy has dedicated all 31 years of service to York Suburban. 
        • Louise Hasenfuss, Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Louise has dedicated all 33 years of service to York Suburban. 
        • Susan Good, Paraprofessional at Indian Rock Elementary, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Susan dedicated 4 years of service to York Suburban. 

Transportation

        • Wayne Snyder
        • Kayla Keeter
        • Kiomarys Flores-Pagan

Volunteers

        • Bradford Capatch Jr
        • Danielle Eisenhour
        • Dennis Reigart
        • Natalie Sennett

8.0  Treasurer’s Report: Mr. Desai presented the following financial reports for December 2025.
Motion-Desai; Second-Robinson. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-1, with Mrs. Turner abstaining from Item 8.5.a. All other items were approved unanimously.   

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

8.6  General Input Budget Transfers

9.0  Administrative Reports and Discussion Items

9.1  Superintendent

9.1.a.  Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Krauser recognized the School Directors for Board Appreciation Month and shared photos highlighting their BOLD moments during visits to each school. YSMS students, Maya Rolle and Will Childs, facilitated a trivia game with the Board Directors, with Dr. Hesson as the winner.

9.1.b.  Enrollment Reports

9.1.c.  Dr. Lorfink, Dr. Fuhrman, Dr. Bedell, and Ms. Iachini discussed a strategic realignment of the Intermediate Facilities. Under the proposed plan, Indian Rock would serve as the Third Grade Academy, and East York would accommodate all fourth and fifth-grade students. 

9.2  Chief Financial and Operations Officer

9.2.a.  Transportation RFP: Mrs. Kendig provided a summary of the student transportation RFP results. 

9.2.b.  Financial/Budget Update: Mrs.Kendig presented a financial overview, summarizing last year’s results, current year-to-date figures, and outlining the 2026-2027 budget process and timeline.

9.2.c.  The following item was presented for discussion. It will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for February 23, 2026.

9.2.c.1.  Approval of the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 2026-2027 General Operating Budget.

9.3  Assistant Superintendent

9.3.a.  Dr. Lorfink presented the Proposed 2026-2027 Academic Calendar for discussion. Due to the cancellation of the January 26, 2026 meeting, the Administration requested that action be taken at this meeting. 

10.0 Action Item(s)

10.1  Consent Items: The Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda.
Motion-Desai; Second-Hesson. Approval by unanimous consent, 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.

10.1.a.  Approval of the January 12, 2026, Meeting Minutes

10.1.b.  Approval of the Audit Report provided by Barbacane, Thornton, & Company

10.1.c.  Agreement with Thomson Reuters for a CLEAR Proflex that provides a digital platform to assist with residency verification for a duration of 3 years. The cost is $17,199 for the first year with an annual increase of 5%.

10.1.d.  Memorandum of agreement with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to permit students to participate in dual enrollment. Students will receive a 50% scholarship for full-time enrollment.

10.1.e.  Proposed York County School of Technology 2026-2027 Budget.

10.1.f.  Raising the IRS mileage reimbursement rate to $0.725/mile effective January 1, 2026. This is an increase of 2.5 cents per mile.

10.1.g.  Approval of the following policies:

10.1.g.1.  102 – Academic Standards

10.1.g.2.  105 – Curriculum

10.1.g.3.  122 – Extracurricular Activities

10.1.g.4.  123 – Interscholastic Athletics

10.1.g.5.  209.2 – Diabetes Management

10.1.g.6.  918 – Title I Parent and Family Engagement

10.2  Additional Action Item(s)

10.2.a.  The Board unanimously approved the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.
Motion-Desai; Second-Hesson. Approval by unanimous consent, 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.

11.0  Informational Item(s)

11.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report: No report was provided. 

11.1.a.  Joint Operating Authority (JOA)

11.1.b.  Joint Operating Committee (JOC)

11.2  York Adams Academy Report: Mr. Whiteley provided highlights from the January 27, 2026, York Adams Academy Zoom meeting and noted an anticipated increase in the per-seat cost. 

11.3  Legislative Update: Mr. Robinson provided an update on relevant House and Senate Bills.

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

11.5  York County School of Technology Report: Mrs. Schroeder reported that the York County School of Technology has scheduled a Board Orientation for Thursday, February 26, 2026. She also noted that the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow team, which competed in Indianapolis, made history by earning the school’s first-ever national championship.

11.5.a.  Joint Operating Authority (JOA)

11.5.b.  Mrs. Schroeder shared the Joint Operating Committee (JOC) January 22, 2026, Mini-Board Report.

12.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for coming.

13.0  A second opportunity for public comment was provided. None were received.

14.0  Board Comments/Recognitions

        • Mr. Whiteley recognized the approved retirees and congratulated them. He also reported attending the Pink Hive meeting at Valley View Elementary School on Thursday, January 30, 2026. Mr. Whiteley invited fellow Board members to attend the go-kart racing event at Indian Rock scheduled for the upcoming week.
        • Mrs. Schroeder echoed Mr. Whiteley’s comments regarding the retiring teachers, noting the significant and positive impact they have had on her family. 

15.0  The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m.

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