Minutes 2025-10-13

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Planning Meeting
October 13, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES

 

1.0  Call to Order – The planning meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, October 13, 2025, 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

    • Present: Pinal Desai, Ellen Freireich, Rolanda Pagan-SanMartin (Virtually), Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steven Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.
    • Absent: Nicole Hesson

4.0  An opportunity was provided for public comment on agenda items. No comments were received.

5.0  Student Board Representative Report – Mr. Peterkin provided a summary of student events and activities.

6.0  Board President Report – No report was provided.

7.0  Administrative Reports and Discussion Items

7.1.  Superintendent

7.1.a.  Representatives from the Elementary PTOs shared information regarding their initiatives and activities within each building.

7.1.b.  Dr. Krauser shared information on behalf of the Middle School PSO regarding their ongoing efforts.

7.2.  Chief Financial and Operations Officer

7.2.a.  The following items were presented for discussion. They will be recommended for approval during the regular monthly Board meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025.

7.2.a.1.  Facility Rental Agreement with York College for the use of the college’s Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center for the swim teams’ regular and potential postseason practices at $182 per session.

7.2.a.2.  Presentation Agreement with Vision Fillers Inc. for $4,500. This presentation focuses on teen leadership, making positive choices, building resilience, overcoming obstacles, and other related topics. YSEF has provided a grant that will cover $3,500 of this cost. 

7.2.a.3.  Agreement with EverDriven Transportation to provide transportation services on an as-needed basis when services can not be provided by our main contractor. Costs are outlined in Attachment 1 of the agreement.

7.2.a.4.  Agreement with Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 to provide School-Based Access Program (SBAP) training support services and medical billing processing on behalf of the District, as requested for a one-time $1,000 set-up fee and 20% of the revenue generated by the program.

7.2.a.5.  Three (3) year Software Agreement with Boilerplate Inc. to provide a web-based HR onboarding portal system. The cost is $1,000 for the period of November 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, with an annual cost after that of $2,500. The $500 setup fee will be waived if the agreement is accepted by November 5, 2025.

7.2.a.6.  Practicum Articulation Agreement with Walden University, to provide college students with the ability to complete practicum hours, including student teaching.

7.2.b.  Seth Wentz from Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, and John Michel from Fidevia reviewed bidding results and recommendations for alternates for the York Suburban Intermediate School.

7.3.  Curriculum and Instruction

7.3.a.  Dr. Fuhrman presented an overview of Revised Wellness Courses. These courses will be brought to the Board for approval at the October 27, 2025, meeting. 

7.4.  Pupil Services

7.4.a.  Dr. Sherry Campbell reviewed the District’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) implementation.

8.0  Action Item(s)

8.1  The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
Motion-Desai; Second-Freireich. Roll Call Vote-8 members present. Motion passed 8-0.

8.1a.  Approval of the September 29, 2025, Meeting Minutes

8.1.b.  Approval of Personnel Report

            • Employment
              • David Cajas, Head Boys Wrestling Coach at York Suburban Middle School for the 2025-2026 season, with an annual stipend of $3,506 (paid out in two installments), in accordance with the YSEA negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
              • Morgan Elswick, Full-Time Second Shift Custodian at York Suburban High School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $16.83/hour, plus a $0.35 shift differential. This represents step 1 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA  negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
              • Lynsey Rice, Full-Time Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Indian Rock Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year, at $15.10 per hour. 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.
              • Joseph Tomchick, Payroll and Benefits Specialist at York Suburban Education Center for the 2025-2026 school year, at $65,000 per year. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
              • Ann Minnick, Substitute Custodian at York Suburban School District for the 2025-2026 school year at $16.00/hour. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
              • Briana Zimmerman, Health Room Nurse at East York Elementary and Indian Rock Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year, at $23.10 per hour. This represents step 5 of the wage schedule as represented in the YSESPA  negotiated agreement. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.
            • Resignation
              • Eric Smith, HVAC Maintenance Mechanic at York Suburban School District, effective October 10, 2025.
              • Miranda Jenkins, Social Worker at York Suburban High School, effective October 1, 2025.
              • Colby Beck, part-time Custodian at York Suburban Middle School, effective October 24, 2025.
            • Volunteers
              • Melissa Bauz
              • Amber Billett
              • Stephen Dietrich
              • Laura Dixon
              • Savannah Kinard
              • Lani Lindsey
              • Joanne Ramos
              • Kimberly Walsh
              • Casey Zeiders

9.0  Informational Item(s)

9.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report 

9.1.a.  Mrs. Freireich presented the LIU Board Meeting Highlights from October 7, 2025. She also reported that the Joint Operating Authority (JOA) will meet on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 to discuss the future of the York Learning Center (YLC). 

9.2  York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich reported that all seats are filled.

9.3  Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided an update on current legislative issues pertaining to public education. 

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

9.5  York County School of Technology Report – No report was provided.

10.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

11.0  A second opportunity was provided for public comments.

      • Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Twp) commented on District facilities, cyber charter reform, and meeting conduct.

12.0  Board Comments/Recognitions

      • Mrs. Pagan SanMartin commented on Board meeting conduct.
      • Mr. Robinson commented on the York Suburban Intermediate School construction project. Mr. Sanders responded.

13.0  The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.

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