Minutes 2026-02-23

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Meeting
February 23, 2026 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES

1.0  Call to Order: The regular monthly meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, February 23, 2026, 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: Mrs. Kendig noted that all Board Directors were present. Mr. Desai 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.)

Following roll call, Dr. Krauser reviewed a previously shared district communication regarding the removal of the proposed intermediate grade realignment action item from the agenda.

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 February events, activities, and athletics. 

6.0  Board President Report: Mrs. Schroeder provided comments regarding the proposed realignment. 

7.0  Action Item

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

        • Gage Grey, Substitute Custodian at York Suburban School District for the 2025-2026 school year, with an hourly rate of $16.00 per hour. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
        • Michael Adam, Groundskeeper at York Suburban School District for the 2025-2026 school year, with an hourly rate of $18.43 per hour. This represents step 5 of the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
        • Soher Badros, Substitute Paraprofessional at East York Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year, with an hourly rate of $14.00 per hour. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
        • Emma Poff, Girls Assistant Soccer Coach at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 season, with an annual stipend of $1,500 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
        • Luis Chevere Torres, Second Shift Custodian at Yorkshire Elementary 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.
        • Illanzo Feliciano, Track and Field Assistant Coach (#3) at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 season, with an annual stipend of $2,123 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
        • Matthew Zerbe, Substitute Custodian at York Suburban School District for the 2025-2026 school year, with an hourly rate of $16.00 per hour. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
        • Rescind the offer of employment for Erika Ferguson, part-time Custodian at York Suburban Middle School, effective February 19, 2026.

Extracurricular 

Transportation

        • Leticia Ramos-Lucero
        • Michele Beinhower 
        • Suero Ramos

Volunteers

        • Luke Beam
        • Laura Cunningham
        • Emma Kerr
        • Joe Santoro

8.0  Treasurer’s Report: Mrs. Kendig presented the following financial reports for January 2026.
Motion-Robinson; Second-Turner. Approval by unanimous consent, 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0. 

8.1  Treasurer’s Report

8.2  General Fund Revenue Report

8.3  General Fund Expenditure Report

8.4  Summary Reports

8.4.a.  High School Renovation Project

8.4.b.  Food Service

8.4.c.  Capital Reserve

8.4.d.  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.  Dr. Krauser highlighted February’s BOLD moments in his Superintendent’s Report. 

9.1.b.  The February Enrollment Reports were provided.

9.2  Chief Financial and Operations Officer

9.2.a.  The following items were presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the planning meeting scheduled for March 9, 2026.

9.2.a.1.  Approval of the York Adams Academy 2026-2027 General Fund Budget

9.2.a.2.  Approval of the Agreement with IntegraOne to provide 130 wireless access points to replace devices that are no longer supported by Cisco/Meraki at a cost of $100,257.30.

9.2.b.  Mr. Seth Wentz of Crabree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates, and Mr. John Michel of Fidevia Construction Management & Consulting presented an update on the high school renovation project. 

9.2.c.  Mrs. Kendig provided information on the Governor’s budget proposal and an update on the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget.

9.3  Assistant Superintendent

9.3.a.  Dr. Lorfink provided an overview of the 2026-2029 Comprehensive Plan priority challenges.

10.0  Action Item(s)

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

10.1.a.  Approval of the February 2, 2026, Meeting Minutes

10.1.b.  Approval of the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 2026-2027 General Operating Budget

10.1.c.  Approval to award Pupil Transportation Services to Reliance Student Transportation, LLC, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, and authorization for the Administration to finalize a proposed contract.

11.0  Informational Item(s)

11.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report 

11.1.a.  Joint Operating Authority (JOA) – Next meeting is March 13, 2026.

11.1.b.  Joint Operating Committee (JOC) – Mrs. Turner shared the following:

11.1.b.1.  February 3, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

11.1.b.2.  On May 4, 2026, the LIU will host their bi-annual Educational Translator Training.

11.1.b.3.  Lincoln Edge currently has 391 active students, including 73 students from York Suburban. Of the total enrollment, 6% are in grades K-8 and 94% are high school students. 

11.2  York Adams Academy Report – Mr. Whiteley shared the meeting minutes from YAA’s January meetings and reported that all 15 of York Suburban’s seats are currently filled. 

11.2.a.  January 14, 2026 YAA Meeting Minutes

11.2.b.  January 27, 2026 YAA Meeting Minutes

11.3  Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided an update on current legislative matters, including the Appropriations Hearings; concerns regarding Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) advising families not to comply with residency verification requirements; and the passage of HB17 regarding cursive writing instruction.

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

11.5  York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder reminded the Board of the orientation and tour at YCST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

11.5.a.  Joint Operating Authority (JOA)

11.5.b.  Joint Operating Committee (JOC) 

12.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for coming. 

13.0  A second opportunity for public comment was provided. None were received.
Seven electronic public comments were received regarding the proposed realignment for East York and Indian Rock Schools.  

        • Ashlee Adams (Springettsbury Twp)
        • Mary Dietrich (Spring Garden Twp)
        • Heather McAward (Springettsbury Twp)
        • Rita Tyc (Spring Garden Twp)
        • Morgan Giandalia (Springettsbury Twp)
        • Buzz Bentivegna (Springettsbury Twp)
        • Brigitte Englert (York Twp)

14.0  Board Comments/Recognitions

        • Mr. Polanzke, Dr. Hesson, Mrs. Pagan-SanMartin, and Mr. Robinson commented on the proposed realignment for East York and Indian Rock Elementary Schools.

15.0  The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.