Minutes 2025-03-24
York Suburban Board of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
March 24, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria
MINUTES
(Pending approval April 7, 2025)
1.0 Call to Order – The regular monthly meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, March 24, 2025, in the High School Cafeteria. Board President Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 – Pinal Desai, Nicole Hesson, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Rolanda SanMartin, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner (Absent: Ellen Freireich)
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- Mrs. Schroeder requested a moment of silence for Gordon Freireich, who passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Mr. Freireich was a dedicated member of the York Suburban community and husband to Board Director Ellen Freireich.
4.0 An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
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- Rynn Caputo (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the pool update.
- Steve Fermier (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the District’s budget and capital projects.
- Randy Quigley (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the construction and renovation projects.
5.0 Student Board Representative Report – No report.
6.0 Board President Report – No report.
7.0 Treasurer’s Report – The Board unanimously approved the following financial reports for February 2025 as part of a consent agenda.
Motion, Pinal; Second, Sanders. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present. Motion passed 8-0.
7.2 General Fund Revenue Report
7.3 General Fund Expenditure Report
7.4 Summary Reports
7.4.a 23-24 Projects
7.4.b Intermediate Project
7.4.c HS Renovation Project
7.4.d Food Service
7.4.e Capital Reserve
7.4.f Student Activity
7.5 Check Summary Reports
7.5.a General Fund
7.5.b Food Service
7.5.c Capital Project
7.5.d Capital Reserve
7.5.e Student Activity
7.6 General Input Budget Transfers
8.0 Administrative Reports and Discussion Items
8.1 Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser extended appreciation to the High School Jazz Band and YS Singers for their outstanding performance before the Board meeting in honor of Music in Our Schools Month.
8.1.a Dr. Krauser’s report recognized the work of staff on staff professional development days and thanked District families for supporting those days and their students’ pursuits outside the classroom. Additionally, the February Enrollment Reports were shared with the Board.
8.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Lorfink introduced two presentations from the Pupil Services department.
8.2.a. Dr. Campbell, Director of Pupil Services, presented the District’s Special Education Comprehensive Plan for the period of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028.
8.2.b. Certified School Nurses Mrs. Wolfenberger, Mrs. Coffman, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Blum presented data and insights on the current state of the District’s health rooms.
8.3 Chief Financial and Operations Officer’s Report
8.3.a. Mrs. Kendig, Chief Financial and Operations Officer, presented repair options for the high school pool. Based on the options and associated costs, it was recommended that the pool remain closed and arrangements for a consistent location for practices and competitions be established until a new pool can be completed.
9.0 Action Item(s)
9.1 The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
Motion, Pinal; Second, Hesson. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present. Motion passed 8-0.
9.1.a. March 10, 2025 Minutes
9.1.b. Personnel Report
9.1.c. Settlement Agreement and Release to settle the matter for SID# 3875317416.
9.1.d. Steckbeck Engineers and Surveying, Inc. to provide supplemental civil engineering services.
9.1.e. Service Agreement with Yellow Breeches Educational Center
9.1.f. Agreement for a School-Based Peer Support Group for Grieving Children and Adolescents
9.1.g. Business Associate Agreement and the Memorandum of Agreement with Family First Health
9.1.h. Renewal of the LIU 12 Joint Purchasing Board Electric Participation Agreement and NRG contract
9.1.i. Saxton & Stump as the District’s solicitor in accordance with the Engagement Letter dated March 7, 2025
9.1.j. Five-year contract (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2030) with Active Internet Technologies (Finalsite)
10.0 Informational Item(s)
10.1 Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – No report.
10.2 York Adams Academy Report – No report.
10.3 Legislative Update: Mr. Robinson provided updates on current legislative committee work.
10.4 York Adams Tax Bureau Report – No report.
10.5 York County School of Technology Report – No report.
11.0 Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
12.0 A second opportunity was provided for public comments.
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- Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the District’s capital projects and finances.
- Mary Hawkins (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the District’s capital projects and finances.
- Jennie James ( Spring Garden Twp) commented on the pool update and District finances.
- Sarah Reinecker (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the construction and renovation projects, specifically referencing the zoning variance conflicts.
- Andrew Ruth (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the new Board meeting agenda format.
- Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the high school renovation project and financial reporting.
13.0 Board Comments/Recognitions – Mr. Sanders referred the public to the Treasurer’s Report for specific information. He questioned the items in red on the agenda in relation to what the public can and cannot comment on and whether this is designated in Board policy. He also shared condolences to Mrs. Freireich and her family.
14.0 The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.