The Board of Education to consider approval of the August 13, 2026 agenda.

The Board of Education to consider approval of the June 11, 2026 Regular Board Meeting minutes.

Welcome to newly appointed Student Board Representative, Logan Trimble, by Board President Nathan Henkel, followed by the presentation of Logan's first report.

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

The Board of Education to consider approval of the following appointment:
1. Melissa Mosebrook, Full-Time 2nd Shift Custodian, working 12 months per year, at a rate of $17.75 per hour plus $.30 shift differential, effective June 18, 2026.

The Board of Education to consider approval of the following appointments:
1. Katherine Barrett, Full-Time Paraprofessional, working 7 hours per day, 181 days per year, at a rate of $18.45 per hour, effective August 18, 2026.
2. Samantha Clark, Part-Time 2nd Shift Custodian, working 12 months per year, at a rate of $18.50 per hour plus $.30 shift differential, effective July 1, 2026.
3. Hannah Dorr, Special Education Teacher, Step 4 (4) Instructional I Salary Level plus $500 special education stipend, effective August 12, 2026. 
4. Scott Ehrlich, Part-Time 2nd Shift Custodian, working 12 months per year, at a rate of $18.50 per hour plus $.30 shift differential, effective July 6, 2026.  
5. Maggie Kujawa, Elementary Teacher, Step 1 (1) Instructional I Salary Level, effective August 12, 2026.
6. Zachary McCullough, Full-Time Paraprofessional, working 6.5 hours per day, 181 days per year, at a rate of $18.45 per hour, effective August 18, 2026. 
7. Keysi Romero Rivera, Full-Time Paraprofessional, working 7 hours per day, 181 days per year, at a rate of $18.45 per hour, effective August 18, 2026. 
8. Brianna Smith, Full-Time Paraprofessional, working 7 hours per day, 181 days per year at a rate of $18.45 per hour, effective August 18, 2026.
*9. Mikayla Taylor, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher, Step 1 (1) Instructional I Salary Level, effective August 12, 2026, for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year.
10. Riley Trout, Elementary Teacher, Step 1 (1) Instructional I Salary Level, effective August 12, 2026.
11. Marcus Watson, Full-Time District Mechanic, working 12 months per year, at a rate of $26.50 per hour, effective July 27, 2026.  
*12. Gavin Reider, Full-Time Paraprofessional, working 6.5 hours per day, 181 days per year, at a rate of $18.45 per hour, effective August 18, 2026.

The Board of Education to consider approval of the following Extracurricular/Coaching/Supplemental Agreements for the 2026-2027 school year:
1. Alison Altemose, Susquehannock High School Student Council Assistant Advisor, Step 5.
2. Mark Beran, Head Varsity Golf Coach, ½ of Step 10.
3. Brady Bowman, Assistant Junior High Football Coach, Step 1.
4. Nicklaus Collies, Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach, Step 1.
5. Michael Daiuto, Susquehannock High School All School Play Director, Step 1.
6. Michael Daiuto, Susquehannock High School Spring Musical Theatre Director, Step 1.
7. Adam Dell, Assistant Junior High Football Coach, Step 2.
8. McKenna Douts, Head Junior High Field Hockey Coach, Step 1.
9. Emily Gloeckner, Shrewsbury Elementary School Envirothon Coach, Grades 3 & 4, Step 1.
10. Brian Harris, Susquehannock High School Football Band Color Guard, ½ of Step 10.
11. Brian Harris, Susquehannock High School Indoor Drumline - Assistant, Step 3.
12. Chalet Harris, Susquehannock High School Football Band Color Guard, ½ of Step 6.
13. Chris Hutton, Susquehannock High School Football Band Color Guard, ½ of Step 10.
14. Erin Irving, Shrewsbury Elementary School Envirothon Coach, Grades 5 & 6, Step 3.
15. Courtney Koons, Southern Middle School Saturday School Monitor, at $36 per hour. 
16. Kevin Lawrence, Susquehannock High School 10th Grade Advisor, 1st semester, ½ of Step 10.
17. Kevin Lawrence, Susquehannock High School Link Crew Advisor, 1st semester, ½ of Step 10.
18. Cody McCredie, Head Junior High Cross Country Coach, Step 4.
19. James McGarvey, Susquehannock High School Indoor Drumline - Head, Step 3.
20. James McGarvey, Susquehannock High School Marching Band - Winds/Percussion, Step 10.  
21. James McGarvey, Susquehannock High School Marching Band - Field Show Design, Step 10.
22. Allison Scharff, Susquehannock High School Assistant Football Band Director, Step 4.
23. Allison Scharff, Susquehannock High School Color Guard Winter - Head, Step 3. 
24. Allison Scharff, Susquehannock High School Marching Band - Color Guard Show, Step 3. 
25. Richard Steines, Head Varsity Golf Coach, ½ of Step 1.

The Board of Education to consider approval of the following Supplemental Agreements for Southern York County New Teacher Induction Program Mentor for the 2026-2027 school year:
1. Amelia Blanton, Southern York County New Teacher Induction Program Mentor, $1,350.
2. Kelsey Hacker, Southern York County New Teacher Induction Program Mentor, $1,350.
3. Ashley Krout, Southern York County New Teacher Induction Program Mentor, $1,350.
4. Catherine Scholles, Southern York County New Teacher Induction Program mentor, $1,350.

The Board of Education to consider approval of the following salary level changes for the 2026-2027 school year:  
1. Cynthia Abeles to Master’s + 60
2. Adam Allen to Instructional II
3. Alison Altemose to Master’s
4. Amanda Burris to Master’s
5. Anna Demian to Master’s + 30
6. Ann Marie Falzone to Master’s
7. Kirsten Kalista to Master’s + 15
8. Heather Kelley to Master’s + 15
9. Jeremy Latimer to Master’s + 60
10. Jami Myers to Master’s +45
11. Kelly Porter to Master’s
12. Abigail Shenot to Master’s + 15
13. Stephanie Vargo to Master’s + 30
14. Casey Wagman to Master’s + 30
*15. Seth Catherman to Master’s + 60
*16. Wesley Myers to Master’s + 30
*17. Shabrie West to Master’s + 30

The Board of Education to consider approval of the disposal of the following obsolete items:
1. Special Education Obsolete Items
2. Southern Middle School Physical Materials

The Board of Education to consider approval of renewal licensing agreement with Heartland School Solutions for the use of Mosaic POS software for the District’s food service program at a cost of $8,630.50. This agreement is effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.

The Board of Education to consider approval of the following transportation contracts with District parents:
1. Kari Langford
2. Jessica Scott

The Board of Education to consider approval of an agreement with Pyramid Healthcare, Inc’s Soaring Heights School, a private licensed school, for special education placements for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Board of Education to consider the approval of an extended school year (ESY) contract with Spring Grove Area School District for the special education placement for two students for the 2025-2026 extended school year, occurring in July 2026, at a total cost of $2,098.

The Board of Education to consider approval of a contract with Spring Grove Area School District for special education services for three students for the 2026-2027 school year, at an average cost of $38,332 per student.

The Board of Education to consider an additional service agreement with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit for extended school year (ESY) transportation for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Board of Education to consider the approval of continuation of educational services for special education students at the Sheppard Pratt School in Glyndon for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Board of Education to consider approval of two renewal agreements with the County of York and York County Office of Children, Youth and Families for the 2026-2027 school year.
1. A renewal agreement for transportation costs and procedures for foster students, as required under ESSA.
2. A business affiliation agreement that is required in conjunction with the ESSA agreement.

The Board of Education to consider renewal of an agreement with Divot Assets, Inc. for a license to its desktop inventory tracking and management software for the district’s fixed assets at a cost of $1,750, per year, for three years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

The Board of Education to consider approval of a physician services agreement with OSS Orthopaedic Hospital, LLC d/b/a OSS Health, effective August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, at a cost of $150 per event.

The Board of Education to consider approval of a renewal quote with Brighten Learning for the use of Social Express as research-based Social Skills Learning program and Teen Career Path a career readiness program at the cost of $1,999 for 5 teachers and up to 100 students.

The Board of Education to consider approval of the costs associated with the following speaker that has been previously approved through the vetting process: PA Friends of Agriculture to present their Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab program to all Southern York County School District elementary students at a cost of $2,400 per school.

The Board of Education to consider approval of the new standard IRS mileage reimbursement rate of 76 cents per mile effective July 1, 2026 (3.5 cent increase from January 1, 2026).

The Board of Education to receive an update on the following items:
1. Chromebook distribution process for the 2026-2027 school year.
2. Screen time usage update

The Board of Education to consider the approval of the following Stage 1 Curriculum Maps as District Wide Master Maps:
1. Building the Warrior 9-12

The Board of Education to consider approval of the following novel adoption:
1. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo 2003 Candlewick Press (Grade 4-5)

The Board of Education to receive an update from Dr. Leonard Reppert, Assistant Superintendent, on the District Technology Committee.
1. Factile
2. Proctorio

The Board of Education to consider the renewal of a contract with Pearson Education for the use of aimswebPlus, a reading and math progress monitoring tool, at a cost of $7.75 per student for 350 student licenses at a total cost of $2,712.50.

The Board of Education to consider the approval of a Data Sharing Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc. for the statewide aggregation and reporting of aimswebPlus assessment data.

The Board of Education to consider approval of a contract with Imagine Learning for leave coverage for speech and language services for 6-hours per day not to exceed a cost of $42,000 for virtual speech and language services for the 2026-2027 school year from August 17, 2026, through November 25, 2026.

The Board of Education to consider approval of an agreement between Marzano Resources and Southern York County School District for certification and professional development in High Reliability Schools Level 3, at a total cost of $10,000 to be funded using a combination of Highmark Grant funding and district funds.

The Board of Education to consider approval for CharacterStrong’s Tier II and Tier III instructional tools, personalized intervention mapping, and integrated progress monitoring system for use within our high school special education programs, at a cost of $998 per year, for 3 years, beginning September 1, 2026, through August 30, 2029.

The Board of Education to receive the following financial reports as information:
1. Treasurer's Report for June 2026
2. Tax Collection Report as of June 2026
3. Budget Status Report as of June 2026
4. Cafeteria Report for June 2026 - None
 

The Board of Education to consider approval of the following:
1. Bills for Payment
2. Exonerations and Refunds - None

The Board of Education to receive an update from Trevor Carrington, Chief Financial and Operations Officer, on the 2026-2027 state budget.

The Board of Education to receive two letters from the District’s auditors Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC which include
1. The annual engagement letter, relating to the upcoming audit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and
2. Required correspondence under Government Auditing Standards related to the upcoming audit
 

The Board of Education to consider approval of the resolution, acknowledging the project scope and working components regarding the York Learning Center funding model, as previously discussed.

The Board of Education to consider approval of an agreement with Beacon Bid for access to their solicitation tools, at no cost to the district.

The Board of Education to consider approval of an agreement with Walmart Business and TreviPay for access to the pay-by-invoice program, at no cost to the district.

The Board of Education to consider approval of an agreement with ParentSquare for access to their invoicing tools through Stripe, at no cost to the district.

The Board of Education to consider authorizing the Superintendent, Dr. Robert Bryson, in consultation with the Board President and Chair of Personnel and Policy, to provisionally hire the athletic director prior to the September 17, 2026 School Board meeting.  Any such hiring of this administrator shall be subject to a ratifying vote of approval by the School Board at the next scheduled meeting. 

The Board of Education to consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern York Education Association and The Southern York Educational Support Personnel Association concerning a long-term substitute position.

The Board of Education to receive policy revisions for consideration.  Note: The first reading of these policies will be at the September 17, 2026 board meeting. Review of these policies will take place at the Personnel and Policy Committee Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on September 15, 2026.

The Board of Education to receive for second reading and approval the following new or updated policies:
1. Updated policies:

The Board of Education to consider the following appointments, effective immediately:
1. Trevor Carrington as Open Records Officer
2. Misty Danner as Assistant Open Records Officer
3. Misty Danner as York Adams Tax Bureau Representative and York County Tax Collection Committee Representative and Trevor Carrington as alternate
4. Misty Danner as Joint Purchasing Board Representative and Trevor Carrington as alternate
5. Misty Danner as an alternate Lincoln Benefit Trust representative
6. Frank Posner to serve as a Lincoln Benefit Trust trustee replacing Jonathan Lewis

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

The Board of Education to receive information about ongoing GESA projects and the design of projects at Shrewsbury Elementary.

The Board of Education to consider approval for SiteLogIQ to design and develop GESA pricing for Security Project #3, not to exceed $6,300.

The Board of Education to discuss the district-owned land in Shrewsbury Township.

The Board of Education to authorize administration to:
1. Solicit proposals from auctioneers relating to the sale of land
2. Prepare a resolution relating to the sale of land

The Board of Education to consider approval of the following items for the 2026-2027 school year including summer programs of 2026:
1. Bus Drivers
2. Bus Routes

The Board of Education to receive 4th Quarter and Year-End Discipline Data from Dr. Leonard Reppert, Assistant Superintendent.

1. Robert Bateman, Full-Time District Mechanic, resignation effective August 3, 2026.
2. Matthew Blandin, Athletic Director at Susquehannock High School, resignation effective July 8, 2026. 
3. Bianca De La Cruz, School Social Worker at Susquehannock High School, resignation effective August 3, 2026.
4. Melissa Mosebrook, Full-Time Custodian at Susquehannock High School, resignation effective July 23, 2026.
5. Jamie Shaffer, Full-Time Paraprofessional at Susquehannock High School, resignation effective August 3, 2026.  
6. Kayla Teeter, Full-Time Custodian at Susquehannock High School, resignation effective July 2, 2026.
7. Sarah Weichseldorfer, Full-Time Paraprofessional at Southern Elementary School, resignation effective August 3, 2026.
*8. Tracy Lutz, Full-Time Operations Bookkeeper, resignation effective August 24, 2026.

Fall 2026 Student Practicum Placement:
1. Kaeden Babcock, 75 Day Combined Practicum, Wilson College, placed with Jami Myers and Emily Gloeckner, cooperating teachers at Shrewsbury Elementary School.

The Southern York County School District enrollment information as of August 4, 2026, for Home Education, Outside Cyber Charter, and LIU12 Lincoln EDGE Cyber Program is as follows:

Education Type	Current Enrollments 2026/2027 School Year
Home Education	222
Outside Cyber Charter	76
LIU12 Lincoln EDGE Cyber Program (These enrollment counts are included within the district enrollment counts.)	13

A Personnel and Policy Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in the Thomas R. Hensley District Administration Center beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in the Thomas R. Hensley District Administration Center beginning at 7 p.m.