Minutes 2025-06-23
York Suburban Board of School Directors
Combined Planning and Regular Monthly Meeting
June 23, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria
Minutes
(Pending Approval on July 28, 2025)
1.0 Call to Order – The combined planning and regular monthly meeting of the York Suburban School Board of School Directors convened on Monday, June 23, 2025, in the High School Cafeteria. Board President Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order at 7:04 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, Ellen Freireich, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner. Nicole Hesson and Rolanda SanMartin attended virtually.
4.0 An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
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- Michael Darrah (Spring Garden Twp) commented on the Intermediate School construction project.
5.0 Student Board Representative Report – Ms. Escano Henriquez highlighted the District’s summer programs and initiatives.
6.0 Board President Report
6.1 Mrs. Schroeder reported the following:
6.1.a. The Board met in executive session on June 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm for the purpose of discussing personnel. No official action was taken.
6.1.b. The Board met in executive session on June 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm for the purpose of discussing safety. No official action was taken.
6.2 Mrs. Schroeder presented Student Board Representative Nicole Escano Henriquez with a plaque for her year of service to the York Suburban School Board. Best of luck to Nicole in her senior year.
7.0 Treasurer’s Report for May 2025
7.2 General Fund Revenue Report
7.3 General Fund Expenditure Report
7.4 Summary Reports
7.4.a. Intermediate Project
7.4.b. High School Renovation Project
7.4.c. Valley View Roof 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 Projects
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
8.1.a. Superintendent’s Report
8.1.b. The June Enrollment Reports were shared with the Board.
8.1.c. Board Policy 805.2 – School Security Personnel was presented for a second reading. It will be recommended for Board approval at the July 28, 2025, Board meeting.
8.2 Chief Financial and Operations Officer
8.2.a. Mr. Seth Wentz, Senior Project Manager of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, provided an update on the High School and Intermediate School Projects.
8.3 Curriculum and Instruction
8.3.a. The District’s Librarians gave a presentation highlighting the vital role school librarians play in promoting literacy and supporting student learning.
8.4 Building Administrators
8.4.a. Dr. Fuentes-Gillespie presented an update on the Ninth-Grade Program, including current progress and plans for the upcoming school year.
9.0 Action Item(s)
9.1 The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
Motion, Desai; Second, Freireich. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.
9.1.a. Approve the May 27, 2025, Minutes
9.1.b. Approve the Personnel Report
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- Employment
- Bridget Ifkovits, Marching Band Assistant #3, at York Suburban High School for the 2025-20226 season, with an annual stipend of $1,534 (split 50%) paid out in two installments, in accordance with the YSEA bargaining agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 5/27/25)
- Lisa Smith, Long-Term Learning Support Substitute (LTS), at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 school year, with an annual salary of $66,700. This offer represents Bachelors, step 1, of the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 6/3/25)
- Stacie Hiras, Spanish Teacher at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, with an annual salary of $89,575. This offer represents Masters +15, Step 10, of the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. (hired 6/19/25)
- Tenure recommendations effective at the start of the 2025-2026 school year
- Elizabeth Sager
- Jennifer Tuchscherer
- Christina Ulsh
- Resignation
- Jana Miller, part-time Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary, effective at the end of the 24-25 school year (5/30/25).
- Miranda Jenkins, Head Swimming Coach at York Suburban High School, effective May 30, 2025.
- Matthew Glennon, Assistant #2 Football Coach at YS High School. Effective June 10, 2025.
- Tara Berman, Administrative Assistant to the Principal at East York Elementary. Effective June 26, 2025.
- Extracurricular
- Adjustment
- Recommend the Board approve compensation for budgeted positions in the 2025-2026 school year.
- Volunteers
- Quinn Billings
- Amber Brose
- Jennifer Dillow
- Nathaniel Lauer
- Hannah Waller
- Rachel Young
- Cara Beth Zortman
- Employment
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9.1.c. Approve the Compensation Plan for Supervisors and Confidential Employees for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028.
9.1.d. Approve the revised Student Code of Conduct, attached to Policy 218 – Student Discipline.
9.1.e. Approve the Class of 2025.
9.1.f. Approve a Bilingual Evaluation Agreement with Jessica Betancourt Perez to provide Spanish/English translation for necessary evaluations for the 2025-2026 school year for $1600/service.
9.1.g. Approve the renewal of an agreement with TrueNorth Wellness Services to provide SAP Mental Health Liaison Services for the 2025-2026 school year for $66,464.50. This is funded with the safety grant money received at the state level.
9.1.h. Approve the renewal of an agreement with Talking Points that provides the District’s parent engagement/communication platform in the amount of $17,510 for the 2025-2026 school year.
9.1.i. Approve the renewal of an agreement with Faithful Transportation to provide additional transportation services on an as-needed basis for the 2025-2026 school year.
Regular Van – $209/day
Wheelchair Van – $220/day
Mileage greater than 90 miles/day/van – $1.90/additional mile
Bus Aide – $19.35/hour
9.1.j. Approve an agreement with Ames Janitorial Services to provide daily custodial substitutes as needed at a billed rate of $30/hour.
9.1.k. Approve the renewal of an agreement with Trugreen to provide lawn care treatment services for the 2025-2026 school year at a total cost of $9,550. July – December 2025 & January – June 2026.
9.1.l. Approve the renewal addendum of an agreement with Assist Services LLC to provide transportation services as needed for the 2025-2026 school year. The costs remain unchanged from the 2024-2025 Assist Services agreement.
9.1.m. Approve The Glatfelter Agency, a Division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, as Broker of Record for the 2025-2026 school year for the following coverages totalling $197,785, a 12.7% increase over last year.
Property – $103,907
General Liability & Crime – $28,567
Excess Liability – $12,898
Equipment Breakdown – $13,990
Educators Professional Liability – $25,347
Business Auto – $13,076
9.1.n. Approve a three-year agreement with Harris Education Solutions to provide our edInsight Data Management System and MTSS Suite at a cost of 18,199.95 for the 2025-2026 school year with a 5 % increase in each of the following years.
9.1.o. Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-02-0242.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2024 face amount of $3,096.60 and assessed value of $116,480.
9.1.p. Approve a service agreement with Eastern York School District to allow our student to attend Eastern York Middle School’s life skills classroom for the 2025-26 school year at a total cost of $46,000.00.
9.1.q. Approve a service agreement with Eastern York School District to allow our student to attend Eastern York High School’s life skills classroom for the 2025-26 school year at a total cost of $43,500.00.
10.0 Additional Action Item(s)
10.1 The Board unanimously approved the following foreign exchange student for attendance at York Suburban High School during the 2025-2026 school year.
10.1.a. Karoline Sofie Gerd Nielsen, Denmark, sponsored by Pan Atlantic
Motion, Desai; Second, Freireich. Approval. Roll Call Vote, 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.
11.0 Informational Item(s)
11.1 Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report
11.1.a. Mrs. Freireich shared the LIU Board Meeting highlights from June 3, 2025.
11.2 York Adams Academy Report – No report.
11.3 Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided updates on current legislative committee work.
11.4 York Adams Tax Bureau Report – No report.
11.5 York County School of Technology Report
11.5.a. Mrs. Schroeder shared the May 29, 2025 Mini Board Report
12.0 Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
13.0 A second opportunity was provided for public comments.
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- Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Twp) commented on the Intermediate School construction project.
- Chris Sanders (Springettsbury Twp) shared comments related to District operations and Board governance.
14.0 Board Comments/Recognitions
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- Mr. Sanders provided clarification regarding an earlier remark related to executive sessions. Dr. Hesson offered additional comments.
- Mrs. Schroeder acknowledged the efforts of the High School Administrators in promoting the Community Engagement Night held on June 17, 2025. She also reminded attendees of the Act 34 hearing scheduled on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
- Solicitor Say made general comments to provide clarification related to Executive Sessions and the Sunshine Law.
15.0 The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.