Minutes 2025-02-24

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
February 24, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban Middle School Cafeteria

M I N U T E S

(Approved March 10, 2025)

    1. General Business – Mrs. Schroeder, Board President
      1. Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
      2. Board Members Roll Call
        1. Present: Pinal Desai, Ellen Freireich, Nicole Hesson, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Rolanda SanMartin, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner. 
        2. Absent: None.
      3. Mrs. Schroeder requested a moment of silence for West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte, who passed away in the line of duty on Saturday, February 22, 2025.   
      4. An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
        1. Michael Darrah (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the approval of a new pool. 
        2. Michael Park (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the 2025-26 budget proposal and the reassessment of homes. 
      5. Approval of Minutes
        1. The minutes from the planning committee meeting conducted on February 10, 2025, were approved.
    2. Treasurer’s Report – Reported by Mrs. Kendig
      1. The Board unanimously approved the following financial reports for January 2025 as part of a consent agenda.
        Motion, Sanders; Second, SanMartin. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 9-0.

        1. Treasurer’s Reports
        2. General Fund Revenue Report
        3. General Fund Expenditure Report
        4. Summary Reports
          1. Capital Project
            1. 23-24 Projects
            2. Intermediate Project
            3. HS Renovation Project
          2. Food Service
          3. Capital Reserve
        5. Check Summary Reports
          1. General Fund
          2. Food Service
          3. Capital Project
          4. Capital Reserve
          5. Student Activity
        6. General Input Budget Transfers
    3. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
      1. Mrs. Schroeder reviewed the committee structure and accompanying Board Policy 005. After discussion, the Board approved transitioning to a committee of the whole structure, with meeting dates and agenda restructuring effective March 10, 2025. The Board also approved the supporting revision of Board Policy 005.
        Motion, Robinson; Second, Freireich. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 8-1. (Nay Vote: Sanders)
    4. Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
      1. Ms. Escano Henriquez provided information on the following:
        1. Yorkshire Elementary Guest Reader – School Board Director Mr. Robinson  
        2. 2025 NAfME All-Eastern Honors Orchestra Musician – Alex Bien
        3. HS Multicultural Festival on April 15
        4. HS Musical – PIPPIN performances on February 28 and March 1.
        5. HS Annual Physics Olympics Winning Teams 
        6. HS Post-season Updates – Wrestling, Girls Basketball, and Boys Basketball
    5. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
      1. Dr. Krauser highlighted February’s Bold Moments in his report. 
        1. The February 2025 Enrollment Reports were shared with the Board.
      2. The Board reviewed and discussed the following policies presented for a second read.  
        1. Policy 109.1 (New) – Library Resources
        2. Policy 711 (New) – Small Unmanned Aircraft
        3. Policy 807 – Opening Exercises/Moment of Silence/Flag Displays
        4. Policy 815 – Acceptable Use of Technology, Internet, and Network Resources
        5. Policy 815.1 (New) – Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
        6. Policy 817 (New) – Livestream Video
      3. The Board approved the recommendation for the expulsion of  SID# 2145806164, following a hearing conducted by the Board-appointed hearing officer, Dr. Rebecca Lorfink. The recommendation is in response to violations of the York Suburban Code of Conduct.
        Motion, Hesson; Second, Turner. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 9-0. 
    6. Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
      1. Mrs. Kendig presented the following items for discussion. It will be recommended for approval during the March 10, 2025 meeting. 
        1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Contract with Excel Lighting Services to provide the Kabuki Drop System for the Spring Musical in the amount of $1,989.90.
        2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Contract with PowerSchool to provide the special education department with software, implementation support, and professional development for creating and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) necessary for reporting.
      2. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
        Motion, Freireich; Second, Desai. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, Motion passed 9-0. 

        1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York County School of Technology 2025-2026 Budget.
        2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the proposed York Adams Academy 2025-2026 Budget. 
        3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Services Agreement with New Story Schools to provide the educational and related services described in the IEP of a pupil at a daily rate outlined in Addendum “A” of the attachment beginning January 29, 2025, through August 14, 2025.
        4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement with Intermediate Unit 13 to provide an electronic tool to process all Act 168 forms required of all new hires at a rate of $5.00 per applicant beginning April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028.
    7. Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
      1. The Board unanimously approved the standards for the K-8 math courses presented at the February 10, 2025, Planning Committee meeting.
        Motion, Sullivan, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, yes. Motion passed 9-0.
    8. Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
      1. Mrs. Freireich indicated a report would be given at the March 10, 2025 meeting regarding the Website and Mass Communication RFP process.
    9. Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
      1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
        Motion, Robinson, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present, yes. Motion passed 9-0.

        1. Employment
          1. Recommend the Board to approve Doug Everett, Part-Time Second Shift Custodian at East York Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year, at $16.43/hr with a $0.35/hr shift differential. This represents Step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
        2. Extracurricular
          1. Recommend the Board to approve Daniel Bevil, Musical Assistant #5, at York Suburban High School, with a stipend amount of $1,923 for the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. Daniel is a current YS employee and does not require onboarding. 
          2. Recommend the Board to approve Lori Stambaugh, Assistant (#3) Track Coach, at York Suburban High School for the 2024-2025 season, with an annual stipend of $2,081 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
          3. Recommend the Board to approve Tac Thomas, Assistant (#1) Boys Soccer Coach, at York Suburban Middle School for the 2024-2025 season, with an annual stipend of $1,500 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. Tac is a current YS employee and does not require onboarding. 
        3. Leave of Absence
          1. Recommend the Board to approve an extended leave of absence for Allison Peters, Teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, beginning August 13, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
        4. Resignation
          1. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Ronda Hastings, Custodian at East York Elementary, effective February 11, 2025. 
          2. Recommend the Board to accept the resignation of Ronald Coursey, Athletic Director at York Suburban School District, effective March 28, 2025. 
        5. Retirement
          1. Recommend the Board to accept the retirement of Theodore Mann, Custodian at Indian Rock Elementary, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Theodore dedicated 10 years of service to the York Suburban School District. 
        6. Volunteers
          1. Autumn Dincau
          2. Robert Burns
          3. Derek Brown
          4. Neisha Aponte
          5. Andrew Shelly
          6. Katrina Valdez
    10. Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
      1. Mr. Desai provided a summary of the Property & Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
    11. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
      1. No report was provided for the LIU or the LIU Joint Operating Authority.
    12. York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
      1. No report was provided. 
    13. Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
      1. Mr. Robinson reported on the following:
        1. Advocacy Day – May 13, 2025
        2. Attorney General’s Performance Audit Report and Charter School Funding
        3. The House Appropriations Committee meeting – February 24, 2025. 
    14. York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig
      1. No report was provided.
    15. York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
      1. No report was provided.
    16. Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
    17. A list of upcoming events was provided.
    18. The board meeting and committee schedules were provided.
    19. A second opportunity was provided for public comment. 
      1. Josh Carney (Spring Garden Twp) shared his perspective on remarks made during the Planning Committee meeting on February 10, 2025. 
      2. Sarah Reinecker (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the election and candidate funding. 
      3. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) commented on charter school funding and Board meeting structure. 
      4. Seven (7) electronic public comments were received for Board review:
        1. Jason Moore (Spring Garden Twp) commented on property taxes. 
        2. Lindsay Hill (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the details provided on board meeting agendas. 
        3. The following individuals provided comments regarding the resignation of the Athletic Director: Olive (Springettsbury Twp), Victoria Valdes (Spring Garden Twp), Laura Klinedinst (Spring Garden Twp), and Sheila Powers (Spring Garden Twp).
        4. Kathy Pindzola (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the policies presented for a second read under the Superintendent’s Report. 
    20.  Board Comments / Recognitions
      1. Mr. Robinson provided an update on the Senate Hearings and shared his positive experience with the kindergarten students at Yorkshire, noting that Yorkshire is a great school.
      2. Mr. Sanders addressed a previous comment regarding campaign funding and his role as the solicitor of Springettsbury Township.
      3. Mrs. Turner provided comments regarding campaign funding.
    21. Adjournment
      1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 pm.
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