June 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Test - June 11, 2026 Meeting

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the June 11, 2026 agenda.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the May 21, 2026 Regular Board Meeting minutes.

Description:  Regular and special meetings of the School Board are public meetings and public participation by residents is encouraged. Meetings are held in person in the Thomas R. Hensley Administration Center, 3280 Fissels Church Road. To make public comment at a Board or Committee Meeting, please fill out this form by 4:00 pm the night of the meeting. 

 

Public comment at the beginning of the meeting will be limited to one hour and preference will be given to those indicating they are speaking on items on this meeting's agenda. Written comments may be submitted to trevor.carrington@sycsd.org by 4:00 pm the night of the meeting to be shared with the board.

If participation exceeds available space, some attendees may view the meeting from a nearby room until space allows in the boardroom. All public comment will be made in the boardroom. In order to honor everyone’s time, each person is limited to five minutes to address the Board.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the consent agenda items as presented.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following appointment:
1. Serenity Mitzel, Full-Time 2nd Shift Custodian, working 12 months per year, at a rate of $17.75 per hour plus $.30 shift differential, effective June 10, 2026.

 

 

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following appointment:
1. Alexandra Speights, Special Education Teacher (Emergency Certified), Step 3 (3) Instructional I Salary Level plus $500 special education stipend, effective August 12, 2026.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following Extracurricular/Coaching/Supplemental Agreements for the 2026-2027 school year:
1. Alison Altemose, Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach, Step 2.
2. Michael Arnold, Subject Area Facilitator, Math Grades 7-12, ½ of Step 1.
3. Jessica Beste, Susquehannock High School Yearbook Advisor, ½ of Step 10.
4. Rachael Dorn, Assistant Varsity Fall Cheerleading Coach, Step 9.
5. Angela Edel, Head Junior High Fall Cheerleading Coach, Step 1.
6. Kori Eisenhart, Subject Area Facilitator, Math Grades 7-12, ½ of Step 1.
7. Megan Ellis, Head Varsity Fall Cheerleading Coach, Step 3.
8. Abigail Good, Susquehannock High School Detention Monitor, at $30.85 per hour.
9. Wesley Harler, Football Band Director, Step 2.
10. Gary Hartsock, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Step 7.
11. Sloan Healy, Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach, Step 3.
12. Emily Hedrick, Susquehannock High School 12th Grade Advisor, ½ of Step 1.
13. Brett Maxwell, Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach, Step 10.
14. Mark Mazur, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Step 8.
15. Marianne Michels, Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach, Step 10.
16. Ryan Miller, Assistant Junior High Football Coach, Step 4.
17. Jason Mulder, Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach, Step 10.
18. Steven Nalls, Head Junior High Football Coach, Step 3.
19. Justin Presley, Assistant Football Band Director, Step 10.
20. Justin Presley, Susquehannock High School Marching Band - Drill Show and Design, Step 10.
21. Scott Schmalzer, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Step 4. 
22. Jeremy Sechrist, Susquehannock High School Detention Monitor, at $30.85 per hour.
23. Jeremy Sechrist, Susquehannock High School Envirothon Advisor, ½ of Step 1.
24. Joshua Smiley, Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer Coach, Step 1.
25. Chloe Smyser, Assistant Athletic Director, Step 1.
26. Daniel Snare, Head Varsity Cross Country Coach, Step 5.
27. Joseph Sorice, Head Varsity Football Coach, Step 8.
28. Emma Stiffler, Susquehannock High School Yearbook Advisor, ½ of Step 2.
29. Robin Treider, Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis Coach, Step 2.
30. Kerri Younkin, Susquehannock High School Envirothon Advisor, ½ of Step 1.
31. Richard A. Zappardino, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Step 8.
32. *Jennifer Welch, Special Education Instructional Advisor, from July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026, not to exceed 40 hours at $36 per hour.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following individuals for event help during the 2026-2027 school year at the rate of $17.00 per hour:

1. Jacob Barnhart
2. Sara Mooney
3. Jamie Shaffer
4. Autumn Smith
5. Joseph Sorice
6. Joel Stoneberg

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following individuals for game help during the 2026-2027 school year at the rate of $17.00 per hour for home competitions and $18.00 per hour for away competitions:  

 

1. Brenton Allen
2. Jacob Barnhart
3. Rhonda Bateman
4. Hannah Bentz
5. Steven Wade Bowers
6. Frank Buck
7. Mary Collies
8. Julie Delozier
9. Nicholas DeLuca
10. Kristy Ehlke
11. Abigail Good
12. Kelsey Hacker
13. Michael Hare
14. Brad Heilman
15. Heather Kidhardt
16. Luke Knott
17. Brett Maxwell
18. Kelsey McCullough
19. Sara Mooney
20. Wesley Myers
21. Francis Posner
22. John Rouse
23. Jonathan Rouse
24. Linda Rouse
25. Stephen Rouse
26. Frank Schaeffer
27. Matthew Schiffbauer
28. Jeremy Sechrist
29. Robert Andrew Shelow
30. Autumn Smith
31. John Smith
32. Chloe Smyser
33. Joseph Sorice
34. Christine Thomas
35. Rachel Wetzel

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following individuals to help with athletic physicals at a rate of $36.00 per hour for certified school nurses and $17.00 per hour for physical help during the 2026-2027 school year:
Certified School Nurses
1. Laurie Ellis
2. Carolyn Kirby
3. Melinda Landis
4. Lauren Myers
5. Cheryl Vaclavik

Physical Help
1. Linda Rouse
2. Matthew Schiffbauer
3. Heather Kidhardt

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following individuals for weight room help at a rate of $24.91 per hour: 
1. Steven Wade Bowers
2. Nicholas DeLuca
3. Joseph Sorice

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following salary level changes for the 2026-2027 school year: 
1. Briana DiCandeloro to Master’s
2. Nyawna Foster to Master’s
3. Emily Hedrick to Master’s + 15
4. Madalyn Wilson to Master’s
5. *Alanna Molz to Instructional II

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the meal charge procedures, which include the collection of school meal debt.
 

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of a transfer from the general fund to the cafeteria fund for the change in the amount of cafeteria balances owed at June 30, 2026, as required by Federal regulations.  Note: The District will continue to try to collect these balances.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of a renewal Memorandum of Understanding with Chimes Holcomb to provide group counseling to students, at no cost to the District, for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of a renewal Memorandum of Understanding with Valley Youth House, a 501(c)3 organization, to offer two 15-week School-Based Life Skills Classes (SBLS) to Susquehannock High School students after school, at no cost to the District, for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of two agreements with Raptor Technologies, LLC for the 2026-2027 school year.
1. A renewal of the Raptor Emergency Management Suite at a cost of $8,073.75 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
2. A renewal of the Raptor Visitor Management Suite at a cost of $3,127.50 for the term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.

Description:  The Board of Education to approve a contract agreement for the provision of special education transportation.

Description:  The Board of Education to approve a contract agreement for reimbursement for the arrangement of private specialized transportation.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of an addendum to our current agreement with Pressley Ridge for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the proposed elementary, middle and high school field trip list for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the purchase and implementation of the Typesy Program for Grades 3-6 for a three-year contract at a total cost of $5,677.32.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the purchase and implementation of the LIU 12 Accelerated Education for French 2 and 3 Program for the 2026-2027 school year not to exceed $30,040.40.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of a contract with Austill’s Rehabilitation Services, Inc. for leave coverage for speech and language services from July 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026 for eight hours per day not to exceed a cost of $38,400 and for virtual speech and language services for the 2026-2027 school year not to exceed $16,896.  The total of both speech and language services not to exceed $55,296.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider the approval of the following Stage 1 Curriculum Maps as Districtwide Master Maps:
1. Building the Warrior K-8
2. ELA and Writing Kindergarten
3. ELA and Writing Grade 1
4. ELA and Writing Grade 2
5. Social Studies Grade 5
6. Social Studies Grade 6

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following novel adoption:
1. Big Foot, Little Foot by Ellen Potter © 2018 Amulet Books for Elementary School’s One Book, One District.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following online Teacher resource:
1. Math Medic Plus - AP Statistics

Description:  The Board of Education to receive an update from Dr. Leonard Reppert, Assistant Superintendent, on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Committee.
1. Digital Technology Handbook

Description:  The Board of Education to be informed that the following speaker has been approved through the vetting process:
1. Magisterial District Judge Lindy L. Sweeney, to present to all Southern York County 8th grade Social Studies students focusing on the criminal justice system, at no cost to the District.

 

Description:  The Board of Education to receive updates on student Chromebook usage in Grades K-4.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of a student clinical nursing experience affiliation agreement between Millersville University and Southern York County School District for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of an agreement with Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 for participation in Lincoln EDGE digital learning for the 2026-2027 school year, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of:
1. An Act 48 Program Agreement for Services with River Rock Academy for the 2026-2027 school year, and
2. A contract with River Rock Academy for the 2026-2027 school year for the reservation of six secondary slots and two elementary slots, as well as secondary and elementary student services as needed.

Note: The reservation of one secondary slot is at a reduced cost of $167 per day, as compared to $246 per day and the reservation of one elementary slot is $199 per day compared to $268 per day.  Please note: Pre-approval of these institutions prior to student placement is a requirement of PDE.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of a tuition agreement with New Story LLC, a private licensed school, for special education placements for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the Pearson/DALS Agreement for special education use of a digital assessment at a cost of $9,725.15 through June 30, 2027.

Description:  The Board of Education to receive the following financial reports as information:
1. Treasurer's Report for May 2026
2. Tax Collection Report as of May 2026
3. Budget Status Report as of May 2026
4. Cafeteria Report for May 2026

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the following:
1. Bills for Payment
2. Exonerations and Refunds
3. Budget Transfers

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the District’s business insurance program for 2026-2027.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider authorizing the administration to:
1. Pay July bills as required. All bills paid between the June meeting and August meeting will be brought to the August board meeting for subsequent approval.
2. Record annual year-end budget transfers as required.
3. Assign general fund balance that exceeds five percent as of June 30, 2026 for use in capital projects of the District.

Description:  The Board of Education to receive information on the District’s property tax rebate program.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of depositories for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval for the sale of 1,050 retired Chromebooks to AGiRepair, Inc. at a value to be determined after evaluation.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval for the renewal of BusBoss (Transportation Management software) at a cost of $7,628 per year for the 3-year term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 to be purchased through Orbit Software, Inc.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of an agreement with Autoagent Data Solutions, LLC for access to Municipay for Railroad Borough collection of property taxes for a period of three years, at no cost to the district.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval for the renewal of an agreement with ManagedMethods Inc, a Google Workspace cloud security platform, at locked in user rates and discounts for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 with a year one cost of $9,896.25.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval for the renewal of VMware licensing at the listed costs for the 35-month term of August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 to be purchased through the Lincoln Intermediate Unit.
1. Year 1 (Prorated) - $9,679.68
2. Year 2 - $10,560
3. Year 3 - $10,560

Description:  The Board of Education to authorize the administration, in consultation with the Chair of Finance and Budget and Vice Chair of Finance and Budget, to purchase the renewal of hardware support for the District’s core server environment.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the Saxton and Stump engagement letter for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Description:  The Board of Education to discuss the budget process for the 2027-2028 budget.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of a sabbatical leave for restoration of health for Jennifer Collins, Southern Elementary School Elementary Teacher, beginning August 12, 2026 through the entire 2026-2027 school year. 

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of a Professional Development Leave for Kevin Lawrence, Susquehannock High School Social Studies Teacher, for the second semester of the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approving a reinstatement for Student A effective with the commencement of the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  The Board of Education to receive for first reading the following updated policies:
1. Updated policies:
a. Policy No. 815 Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources
b. Policy No. 824 Maintaining Professional Adult/Student Boundaries

Description:  The Board of Education to receive for second reading and approval the following new or updated policies:
1. Updated policies:
a. Policy No. 815.1 Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of an agreement with the Diligent Corporation to export a data archive from our BoardDocs platform at no cost to the District.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of an addendum with Substitute Teacher Service for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Description:  The Board of Education to receive for information the following:
1. Buildings and Grounds Report for May 2026
2. Water Test Report for May 2026
3. Use of Facilities

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval for SitelogIQ to design and develop pricing for the following:
1. Critical Building Functions - HVAC Work at SHES (Not-to-Exceed $180,000)
2. Related Finishes and Carpet Replacement at SHES (Not-to-Exceed $20,000)
3. Critical Building Functions - Electrical Work at SHES (Not-to-Exceed $60,000) 

Description:  The Board of Education to receive information about potentially undercoating the frame and suspension of the district’s maintenance and security vehicles.

Description:  The Board of Education to receive 3rd Quarter Discipline Data from Dr. Leonard Reppert, Assistant Superintendent.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan. Note: This is not a public document due to the exemption for safety and security and is discussed, as allowed, in executive session.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of the submission of an application for the School Violence Prevention Program grant.

Description:  The Board of Education is to consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Southern Regional Police Department and the Southern York County School District for the next two-year period, as required per the existing agreement.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider authorizing the Coordinator of Student Transportation to:
1. Approve bus routes and drivers for the 2026-2027 school year prior to the board approval on August 13, 2026.
2. Approve bus drivers throughout the 2026-2027 school year between Board meetings.

Description:  The Board of Education to consider approval of a renewal agreement with HUDL for a period of two years, effective July 1, 2026, at a cost of $15,000 per year, with the increase in cost ($3,300) to be paid for with sponsorship funds.

Description:  1. Lady Arteaga, Spanish Teacher at Southern Middle School and Susquehannock High School, resignation effective August 3, 2026.
2. Megan Cyhanick, Full-Time District Mechanic, resignation effective July 31, 2026.  

Description:  The Southern York County School District enrollment information as of June 2, 2026, for Home Education, Outside Cyber Charter, and LIU12 Lincoln EDGE Cyber Program is as follows:

Education Type	Current Enrollments 2025/2026 School Year
Home Education	218
Outside Cyber Charter	86
LIU12 Lincoln EDGE Cyber Program (These enrollment counts are included within the district enrollment counts.)	40

Description:  Kevin Lawrence, Messiah University, Counseling Practicum, placed with Matthew Shervington, cooperating School Counselor at Susquehannock High School, during the Fall 2026 semester.

Description:  The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the District Office's Multipurpose Room beginning at 7 p.m.