Minutes 2025-09-08

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Planning Meeting
September 8, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES
(Pending approval September 29, 2025)

1.0 Call to Order – The planning meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, September 8, 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 – All Board members were present. (Pinal Desai (virtually), Ellen Freireich, Nicole Hesson, Rolanda Pagan-SanMartin, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steven Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.)

4.0  An opportunity was provided for public comment on agenda items. 

    • The following individuals provided comments regarding the Superintendent Employment Contract and reappointment of Dr. Krauser.
      • Albert Blakey (Spring Garden Twp)
      • Rynn Caputo (Spring Garen Twp)
      • Steve Fermier (Springettsbury Twp)
      • Chawna Griffith-Myers (Spring Garden Twp)
      • Elizabeth Lauer (Spring Garden Twp)
      • Rachel Scarpato (Spring Garden Twp)
      • Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp)
      • Nicole Weisz (Spring Garden Twp)

5.0  Student Board Representative Report – Mr. Peterkin highlighted recent school events and achievements, including the Fall play, Club & Activities Fair, Back to School Night, ARMOR events, athletics, music, Homecoming festivities, and the new high school Financial Literacy course. 

6.0  Board President Report

6.1  Mrs. Schroeder presented and discussed the PSBA Officer Candidates for 2026.  The Board will reach a consensus and vote at the September 29, 2025, meeting. Mrs. Kendig will submit the votes electronically.   

7.0  Administrative Reports and Discussion Items

7.1  Superintendent

7.1.a. Christen Hinderer, president of the YS All Sports Booster Club, reported that the Club is operating with a full Board this year and expressed excitement about recent initiatives, including new items added to the Big Orange Cafe menu. She noted new and existing community partnerships that will support the Club’s efforts. The Club is now officially a 501(c)(3) organization.

7.1.b.  Kate Swope, Treasurer of the YS Music Boosters Association, provided a report on the Association’s efforts and initiatives to celebrate accomplishments and support students and staff. She noted that the bylaws have been rewritten and that the Association is now a 501(c)(3) organization. The Music Boosters and All Sports Booster Club work together to operate and manage the Big Orange Cafe. 

7.2  Chief Financial and Operations Officer

7.2.a.  Mrs. Thompson, Director of Facilities, provided an update on the summer facility projects. 

7.2.b.  The following items were presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly Board meeting scheduled for September 29, 2025.

7.2.b.1.  Approve the transfer of $200,000 from the 2024-2025 fiscal year General Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund.

7.2.b.2.  Agreement with Yellow Breeches Educational Center for two secondary placements in 2025-26 at $34,144 per student, with optional transportation at a rate of $7,729 per student. 

7.2.b.3  Practicum Articulation Agreement with Liberty University, to provide college students with the ability to complete practicum hours, including student teaching. 

7.2.b.4.  Contract for Services with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, to provide Concrete – Representational -Abstract training for grades 6-12 math teachers; K-12 Vertical Math Facilitation; Stage 3 instructional support for two days during the 2025-26 school year at a total cost of $3,456.00.

7.2.b.5.  Contracted Service Agreement with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 for Occupational/Physical Therapy Services for the 2025-26 school year at a cost of $170.93 per hour.

7.2.b.6.  Agreement with Ruppert Detective Agency LLP, for the 2025-26 school year, for uniformed/unarmed officers at an hourly rate of $29/hour per unarmed officer with a four (4) hour minimum per officer per day.

7.3  Assistant Superintendent

7.3.a.  In Dr. Lorfink’s absence, Dr. Krauser presented the following MOA for discussion and will be recommended for approval on September 29, 2025

7.3.a.1.  Memorandum of Agreement with YSESPA regarding the Confidential and Supervisor Compensation Plan.

7.4  Pupil Services

7.4.a.  Dr. Campbell, Director of Pupil Services, and Mrs. Iachini, Assistant Director of Special Education, presented an overview of the Cyclical Monitoring for Continuous Improvement process.

8.0  Action Item(s)

8.1  The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda. 

Motion- Robinson; Second – Hesson. Roll Call Vote – 9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.

8.1.a.  Approval of August 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes

8.1.b.  Approval of Personnel Report.

              • Employment
                • Tereza Tawadrous, Full-Time Personal Care Assistant at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year at $15.10/hr plus $0.75 PCA stipend. This represents step 2 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
                • Morgan Shelton, Part-Time Paraprofessional at Valley View Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year at $15.10/hr. This represents step 2 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
                • Jessica Herrold, Substitute Nurse at York Suburban School District for the 2025-2026 school year at the base rate of $135/per day. 
                • Brandon Busha, Head Custodian at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $19.63/hr. This represents step 3 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
              • Transfers
                • Nate Schiding, Head Custodian, York Suburban Middle School, to Indian Rock Elementary School, effective September 25, 2025. 
              • Transportation
                • Erin Wagner
              • Resignation
                • Tracie Kerfoot, Payroll and Benefits Specialist at YS Education Center, effective September 12, 2025. 
                • Cody Waltimyer, High School Boys Basketball Assistant #2, effective August 28, 2025.
              • Volunteers
                • Donna Biser
                • Alexa Born
                • Elyse Gingerich
                • Lilia Hoffman
                • Cheryl Johnson
                • Craig Kazda
                • Maya McCarthy
                • Kenyetta Redman
                • Susan Sanders
                • Nicole Shanabrough
                • Abby Triplett
                • Lindsay Trostle

9.0  Additional Action Item(s)

9.1  The Board approved the reappointment of Dr. Scott Krauser as Superintendent of the York Suburban School District for a five (5) year term, beginning on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2031, with a starting salary of $229,750, pursuant to the terms of the attached Superintendent Employment Contract, and in accordance with the School Code.

Motion- Freireich; Second – Robinson. Roll Call Vote – 9 members present. Motion passed 8-1. (Nay Vote – Sanders)

10.0  Informational Item(s)

10.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich reported that the York Learning Center has 141 students and 94 staff members.

10.2  York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich reported that there are 73 seats filled out of 166, and there are 30 in the pipeline. York Suburban has half of its seats filled. 

10.3  Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided an update on current legislative matters, noting that the State budget remains delayed and the timing of its passage is uncertain.

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

10.5  York County School of Technology Report 

10.5.a.  Mrs. Schroeder provided the August 28, 2025, Joint Operating Committee Mini Board Report. 

11.0 Mrs. Shroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

12.0  A second opportunity was provided for public comment.

    • Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) commented on cyber charter funding.  
    • Two (2) electronic public comments were received regarding the Superintendent Employment Contract and the reappointment of Dr. Krauser:
      • John Posenau (Spring Garden Twp)
      • Albert Blakey (Spring Garden Twp)  

13.0   Board Comments/Recognitions  

    • Dr. Krauser provided information on the future of the Penn State York Campus, as requested by Dr. Sullivan.

14.0 The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

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