Minutes 2025-11-10

York Suburban Board of School Directors
Planning Meeting
November 10, 2025 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

MINUTES

(Pending approval November 24, 2025)

1.0  Call to Order – The planning meeting of the York Suburban Board of School Directors convened on Monday, November 10, 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 and recognized Veterans in honor of Veterans Day.

3.0  Roll Call – Mrs. Kendig noted all Board Members were present. 

    • Pinal Desai, 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. 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

    • Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in executive session on November 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing legal matters. No official action was taken.

7.0  Administrative Reports and Discussion Items

7.1  Superintendent – No report was provided.

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 November 24, 2025.

7.2.a.1.  Overnight field trip request for the boys and girls basketball teams to travel to Pittsburgh, PA, for the Play 4 Mae Tournament.

7.2.a.2.  FastBridge Benchmarking Pilot and Services Agreement with Renaissance, outlining a benchmarking pilot for grades 3-8, designed to gather data that will inform future services provided by Tier 2 math and reading specialists for the 2025-2026 school year. The agreement includes professional development for a total cost of $3,492.50. 

7.2.a.3.  Preventive Maintenance Contract with Venom Fitness Solutions to maintain and service the equipment listed in the contract on a semi-annual basis for an annual cost of $726 in the 2025-2026 school year. 

7.2.a.4.  Agreement with Smith’s Handyman& Maintenance LLC, to provide HVAC training/consulting services at a rate of $40/hour on an as-needed basis. 

7.2.a.5.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #48-000-18-0264.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a calculated 2025 face amount of $3,541.17  and assessed value of $129,010. 

7.2.a.6.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-03-0265.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a calculated 2025 face amount of $2,638.65 and assessed value of $96,130. – Renewal

7.2.a.7.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #48-000-30-006.00-00000  under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2025 face amount of $5,664.06 and assessed value of $206,350.

7.2.a.8.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #48-000-19-0126.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2025 face amount of $3,634.77 and assessed value of $132,420.

7.2.a.9.  Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for parcel #46-000-05-0017.00-00000 under the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax Exemption with a 2025 face amount of $3,410.79 and assessed value of $124,260.

7.3  Curriculum and Instruction

7.3.a.  Dr. Fuhrman and Building Principals provided an Academic Standards and Curriculum Update on how MTSS is supporting students’ success at each building. 

8.0  Action Item(s)

8.1  The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
Motion-Freireich; Second-Desai. Roll Call Vote-9 members present. Motion passed 9-0.

8.1.a.  Approval of the October 27, 2025, meeting minutes

8.1.b.  Approval of Personnel Report

            • Employment
              • Grace Gotwalt, Substitute Custodian at York Suburban School District for the 2025-2026 school year, at $16.00 per hour. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements. 
              • Rescind the offer of employment for Briana Zimmerman, Health Room Nurse at East York Elementary and Indian Rock Elementary, effective November 7, 2025.
            • Resignation
              • Amanda Sevier, Girls Soccer Assistant Coach at York Suburban Middle School, effective October 30, 2025. 
            • Retirement
              • Kathleen Hall, Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary, effective March 13, 2026. Kathleen was a Paraprofessional at Valley View and Yorkshire from 2001 through 2018, dedicating 17 years to YS. Kathleen returned to YS as a Paraprofessional in 2022, where she dedicated another 4 years, for a total of 21 years of service. 
            • Transportation
              • Erica Klinedinst
            • Volunteers
              • Jennifer Baumgarthner
              • Carla Cook
              • Kellen Dalton
              • Deshawn Erskine
              • Carolina Harbert
              • Samantha Phillips-Varneke
              • Courtney Reinhold
              • Alexis Reinoso
              • Angela Rissmiller
              • Andy Shelow
              • Katie Shugars

8.1.c.  Approval of a Tuition Agreement with Red Lion School District to provide special education services within their Emotional Support educational program during the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year in accordance with the student’s IEP. The annual cost of $44,931 will be prorated for the 2025-2026 school year.

8.1.d.  Approval of an agreement with Smith’s Handyman & Maintenance LLC to provide repair and maintenance HVAC services at a rate of $60/hour on an as-needed basis.

8.1.e.  Approval of settlement agreement and release between the District and the parent of a student.

8.1.f.  Approval of settlement agreement and release between the District and the parents of a student.

9.0  Informational Item(s)

9.1  Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – No report was provided.

9.2  York Adams Academy Report 

9.2.a  Mrs. Freireich  reported that York Adams Academy is exploring options for a new computer system for student record keeping. She also presented the October 28, 2025 Joint Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes .

9.3  Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson provided an update on current legislative matters pertaining to the budget impasse. 

9.4  York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig reported that the York Adams Tax Bureau passed its budget. The fee they charge for collecting earned income tax will remain at 1.75%.

9.5  York County School of Technology Report  

9.5.a.  Mrs. Schroeder presented the October 23, 2025 Mini Board Report.

10.0  Mrs. Schroeder thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

11.0  A second opportunity was provided for public comments. No comments were provided.

12.0  There were no comments or recognitions from the Board.

13.0  The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.