Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Board Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
5.A. Approval of September 14, 2026, Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes
5.B. Approval of September 14, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes
5.C. Approval of September 28, 2026, Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
5.D. Approval of September 28, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes
6. Recognition
6.A. Sinking Springs, Middle School & High School
7. Administrative Reports
7.A. Student Board Representatives Report
8. Treasurer's and Financial Reports
9. Citizen Comment
10. Discussion Items
10.A. Adoption of Policies — Second Read
10.B. Field Trip Request
11. Action Items
11.A. Education
11.A.1. AP Statistics Curriculum Maps
11.A.2. Field Trip Requests
11.B. Co-Curricular
11.B.1. Athletics Co-Curricular Appointments
11.B.2. 2026 Boys and Girls Lacrosse Clinic
11.C. Personnel
11.C.1. Conferences and Workshops
11.C.2. Employment
11.C.3. Retirement/Resignation
11.C.4. Transfers
11.C.5. Leave of Absence
11.D. Executive and Finance
11.D.1. PSBA Election Ballot 2027: Section C-3
11.E. Policy
11.E.1. Adoption of Policies — Final Adoption
11.F. Community
11.F.1. Fundraisers
12. Board Representative Reports
12.A. York County School of Technology — McMillan
12.B. York County School of Technology Authority — Bieber
12.C. Legislative Committee — Silvagnoli
12.D. York Adams Academy — Thurman
12.E. York / LIU Joint Authority — Stewart
12.F. Lincoln Intermediate Unit — Milsten
12.G. Policy Committee — Walker
12.H. Curriculum Committee — Oliver
12.I. Business & Operations Committee — McMillan
13. Citizen Comment
14. Board Comment
15. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Call to order @ 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Please rise and pledge allegiance to the flag
Subject:
3. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Description:
Roll call taken
Subject:
4. Approval of Board Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Approval of the presented agenda.
Subject:
5. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Subject:
5.A. Approval of September 14, 2026, Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes
Description:
Approval of prior month's meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. Approval of September 14, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes
Description:
Approval of prior month's meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
5.C. Approval of September 28, 2026, Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
Description:
Approval of prior month's meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
5.D. Approval of September 28, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes
Description:
Approval of prior month's meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Recognition
Subject:
6.A. Sinking Springs, Middle School & High School
Speaker(s):
Administration
Description:

Sinking Springs
Middle School
High School
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports
Subject:
7.A. Student Board Representatives Report
Speaker(s):
Student Board Representatives
Description:

Senior — Eleftheria Barakos
Junior — Arpana Banjara
Subject:
8. Treasurer's and Financial Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Treasurer & Board Secretary
Description:
Approval of treasurer's and financial reports:
1. Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2026
2. General Fund Cash Flow Report as of September 30, 2026
3. General Fund Income Statement Report as of September 30, 2026
4, List of Investments as of September 30, 2026
5. General Fund List of Payments
6. Capital Reserve Fund List of Payments
7. Cafeteria Fund Report as of September 30, 2026
8. Student Activity Fund Report as of September 30, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Citizen Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
 
The Board of School Directors encourages comments from community members during the Citizen Comment section of the agenda.  Upon being recognized by the Board President, an individual should state his/her name, confirm that they are either a parent, guardian, resident, taxpayer, district employee, district student, or anyone representing a group or firm in the community and may speak to the Board for a period no longer than five minutes.  No participant may speak more than once on the same topic unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. Questions posed during Citizen Comment will not be addressed during the meeting.  If a question requires follow-up, the Board President or Superintendent will follow up individually.

The Board requests that neither complaints concerning job performance nor allegations of misconduct relating to specific employees or students be raised at a Public Meeting.  Such concerns should be referred directly to the Superintendent. 

The Board will conduct its meetings civilly and respectfully.  All Citizen Comments deserve that same respect from both the Board and other meeting attendees.  At the discretion of the Board President, verbal disruptions, commotion, or other disrespectful comments/behaviors may result in a verbal warning, termination of the comment, Board recess, or termination of all Citizen Comments. 

The first Citizen Comment period will concern only topics listed on that meeting’s agenda, and will last no more than 45 minutes.

The second period can be on any topic, and will last for no more than 45 minutes.
Subject:
10. Discussion Items
Subject:
10.A. Adoption of Policies — Second Read
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair & Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Policy 614 — Payroll Authorization

October 5, 2026 - First Reading 
October 19, 2026 - Second Reading
November 9, 2026 - Final Adoption
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Field Trip Request
Speaker(s):
Assistant Superintendent
Description:


1. Capitol Area Youth Summit
What: Captiol Area Youth Summit. The Youth Summit is an opportunity for your student leaders to take ownership of their Unified Club, connect with other students doing this work, and bring back ideas that they can actually put into action at your school.
 
Students will have the opportunity to:
  • Connect with other Unified Clubs from across the Capital Area
  • Brainstorm ideas for Whole School Engagements and Unified activities
  • Build their Inclusive Youth Leadership skills
  • Develop ideas and plans for their school year
  • Learn new ways to create a more inclusive school community
  • Share what's working at their school and learn from other student leaders.
When: Tuesday October 27, 2026
Who: Four students who are members of the Youth Activation Committee and/or Unified Bocce/Track teams
Cost: Van Transportation (CYSD Van)
Time to Leave: 8:00am
Time to Return: 2:00pm
Chaperone: Matt Monahan, Youth Activation Committee Co-Advisor

2. Big Brothers/Big Sisters College&Career Fair
What: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Big Futures College and Career Fair
When: November 13, 2026: 8:30am to 2pm
Where: HACC - Harrisburg Campus
Who: Event will be offered to 11th and 12th grade participants (40)
Cost: Only Transportation costs
Time to Leave: 7:45am
Time to Return: 1:30pm to get back for 2:46pm dismissal
Chaperones: Jeff Hamme

Students are selected based on their participation in the Big Brother/Big Sisters SMART Program.
Subject:
11. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
Subject:
11.A. Education
Subject:
11.A.1. AP Statistics Curriculum Maps
Attachments:
Subject:
11.A.2. Field Trip Requests
Description:


1. Unlocking A Season of Significance
  • What: Craig Hiller student leadership workshop — "Unlocking A Season of Significance."
  • When: 10/21/26
  • Where: Annville - Cleona HS  
  • Who: Varsity Club Students
  • How many: 8
  • Transportation: School Van
  • Time to Leave: @7:45am
  • Return to School: @2:45pm
  • Chaperones: 1 (Cody Gerhard)
2. National Band Association Wind Band Symposium
  • (CYHS Symphonic Band students and Mr. Showalter)
  • Location: West Chester University
  • Date: Friday, January 29, 2027, 1:30-9:00pm
  • Depart: 11:45am
  • Return: 10:45pm
  • Registration Fee: $500.00 (to be paid out of HS Bands Student Activities Fund) (Registration fee covers all instruction throughout the day and dinner for all students and directors)
  • Summary: Students will work with West Chester University music professors Dr. Andrew Yozviak, Dr. Adam Gumble, and Dr. Hannah Morrison, as well University of Minnesota music professor Dr. Betsy McAnn.  Students will participate in three full band clinics throughout the day as well as a culminating performance at the end of the day with the West Chester University Wind Ensemble.  Directors participate in separate clinics for educators while students are in the full band clinics.  Dinner is included for all students and directors. 
3. Capitol Area Youth Summit
What: Captiol Area Youth Summit. The Youth Summit is an opportunity for your student leaders to take ownership of their Unified Club, connect with other students doing this work, and bring back ideas that they can actually put into action at your school.

Students will have the opportunity to:
  • Connect with other Unified Clubs from across the Capital Area
  • Brainstorm ideas for Whole School Engagements and Unified activities
  • Build their Inclusive Youth Leadership skills
  • Develop ideas and plans for their school year
  • Learn new ways to create a more inclusive school community
  • Share what's working at their school and learn from other student leaders.
When: Tuesday October 27, 2026
Who: Four students who are members of the Youth Activation Committee and/or Unified Bocce/Track teams
Cost: Van Transportation (CYSD Van)
Time to Leave: 8:00am
Time to Return: 2:00pm
Chaperone: Matt Monahan, Youth Activation Committee Co-Advisor

4. Big Brothers/Big Sisters College&Career Fair
What: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Big Futures College and Career Fair
When: November 13, 2026: 8:30am to 2pm
Where: HACC - Harrisburg Campus
Who: Event will be offered to 11th and 12th grade participants (40)
Cost: Only Transportation costs
Time to Leave: 7:45am
Time to Return: 1:30pm to get back for 2:46pm dismissal
Chaperones: Jeff Hamme

Students are selected based on their participation in the Big Brother/Big Sisters SMART Program.
Subject:
11.B. Co-Curricular
Subject:
11.B.1. Athletics Co-Curricular Appointments
Description:
Travis Winemiller- HS Girls 9th Grade Basketball Head Coach (CLASS 4) WINTER
Maxine Herman- HS Girls 9th Grade Basketball Head Coach (CLASS 4) WINTER
Richard Frye*- HS Boys Tennis Head Coach (CLASS 5) SPRING

Jaime Escobar- Volunteer MS Football Coach (FALL)

*Pending successful completion of paperwork
 
Subject:
11.B.2. 2026 Boys and Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Description:

Sport: Boys and Girls Lacrosse
Purpose: To gain more interest in the sport
Date: 10/31/2026
Location: Central York High School Turf
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Costs: Free
Subject:
11.C. Personnel
Subject:
11.C.1. Conferences and Workshops
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C.2. Employment
Description:
Johanna M. Patterson as a part-time Cook/Cashier, 4.75 hours per day, 187 days per year, at Group B, Step 10, assigned to Central York High School, effective October 20, 2026 (Replacement).

Bellamy Miccio as a full-time second shift Custodian, 8.0 hours per day, 260 days per year, at Group F, Step 1, assigned to Central York High School, pending successful completion of paperwork (Replacement).

Erin C. Strutt as a full-time Health Room Assistant, 6.75 hours per day, 186 days per year, at Group K, Step 11, assigned to Central York Middle School and Hayshire Elementary School, pending successful completion of paperwork (Replacement).
 
Subject:
11.C.3. Retirement/Resignation
Description:
Retirement of Susan A. Orris from the position of full-time 2nd shift Custodian, 8.0 hours per day, 260 days per year, assigned to North Hills Elementary School, effective October 12, 2026.

Resignation of Sara "Sally" Hoh from the position of full-time Title I Instructional Assistant, 6.25 hours per day, 186 days per year, assigned to North Hills Elementary School, effective October 13, 2026.
 
Subject:
11.C.4. Transfers
Description:
Transfer of Sheila Doyle from the position of full-time Title I Instructional Assistant, 6.25 hours per day, 186 days per year, assigned to North Hills Elementary School, to the position of full-time interim Office Assistant, 7.5 hours per day, 186 days per year, at her same rate of pay, assigned to North Hills Elementary School, retroactively effective October 7, 2026 (Temporary transfer).

Transfer of Merideth Edgar from the position of full-time Special Education Instructional Assistant/PCA, 7.25 hours per day, 186 days per year, assigned to Roundtown Elementary School, to the position of full-time Special Education Instructional Assistant/PCA, 7.25 hours per day, 186 days per year, at her same rate of pay, assigned to Hayshire Elementary School, effective October 20, 2026 (New position).

Transfer of Justin Waltman from the position of full-time Cook/Cashier, 7.5 hours per day, 187 days per year, assigned to Central York High School, to the position of full-time Cook/Cashier, 7.5 hours per day, 187 days per year, at his same rate of pay, assigned to Hayshire Elementary School, effective November 2, 2026 (Replacement).

 
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C.5. Leave of Absence
Description:
Jennifer S. Clancy, 1st Grade Teacher at Stony Brook Elementary, for a ½ term Sabbatical Leave for restoration of health effective October 20, 2026 with an expected return date of April 1, 2027.

Deborah Arnold, Office Assistant at North Hills Elementary School, for an unpaid medical leave of absence from January 5, 2027 through June 3, 2027.

 
Subject:
11.D. Executive and Finance
Subject:
11.D.1. PSBA Election Ballot 2027: Section C-3
Description:


Voting Procedure

Each member entity will have one vote for each open position. This will require each entity’s board to come to a consensus on each candidate and cast its votes electronically during the open voting period, which is September 8–October 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Voting will be accomplished through a secure third-party, web-based voting site that will require a password login. One person from each member entity will be authorized as the official person to register the vote on behalf of the entity. In the case of school districts, intermediate units, and career and technical centers, it will be the board secretary who will cast votes. In the case of community colleges, the president is designated as the authorized registrar.

Special note: Boards are strongly encouraged to add "discussion and voting on PSBA officer candidates" to their agenda during one of their meetings in August, September or October before the open voting period ends.

PSBA Leadership Positions Up for Election
2027 President-elect (one-year term): Matt Vannoy
2027 Vice President (one-year term): Kristy Bolte
2027-2029 Treasurer (three-year term): David Hein

PSBA Insurance Trustees (three-year term):

  • Marianne L. Neel
  • Dr. Michael Faccinetto
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E. Policy
Subject:
11.E.1. Adoption of Policies — Final Adoption
Description:
Policy 800 — Records Management

September 28, 2026 - First Reading
October 5, 2026 - Second Reading 
October 19, 2026 - Final Adoption
 
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F. Community
Subject:
11.F.1. Fundraisers
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Board Representative Reports
Subject:
12.A. York County School of Technology — McMillan
Speaker(s):
Director McMillan
Subject:
12.B. York County School of Technology Authority — Bieber
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Description:
The regular scheduled meeting on October 1, 2026, was canceled.
Subject:
12.C. Legislative Committee — Silvagnoli
Speaker(s):
Director Silvagnoli
Subject:
12.D. York Adams Academy — Thurman
Speaker(s):
Director Thurman
Subject:
12.E. York / LIU Joint Authority — Stewart
Speaker(s):
Director Stewart
Subject:
12.F. Lincoln Intermediate Unit — Milsten
Speaker(s):
Board President
Subject:
12.G. Policy Committee — Walker
Speaker(s):
Director Walker
Subject:
12.H. Curriculum Committee — Oliver
Speaker(s):
Director Oliver
Subject:
12.I. Business & Operations Committee — McMillan
Speaker(s):
Director McMillan
Subject:
13. Citizen Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

The Board of School Directors encourages comments from community members during the Citizen Comment section of the agenda.  Upon being recognized by the Board President, an individual should state his/her name, confirm that they are either a parent, guardian, resident, taxpayer, district employee, district student, or anyone representing a group or firm in the community and may speak to the Board for a period no longer than five minutes.  No participant may speak more than once on the same topic unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. Questions posed during Citizen Comment will not be addressed during the meeting.  If a question requires follow-up, the Board President or Superintendent will follow up individually.

The Board requests that neither complaints concerning job performance nor allegations of misconduct relating to specific employees or students be raised at a Public Meeting.  Such concerns should be referred directly to the Superintendent. 

The Board will conduct its meetings civilly and respectfully.  All Citizen Comments deserve that same respect from both the Board and other meeting attendees.  At the discretion of the Board President, verbal disruptions, commotion, or other disrespectful comments/behaviors may result in a verbal warning, termination of the comment, Board recess, or termination of all Citizen Comments. 

The first Citizen Comment period will concern only topics listed on that meeting’s agenda, and will last no more than 45 minutes.

The second period can be on any topic, and will last for no more than 45 minutes.
Subject:
14. Board Comment
Speaker(s):
Board Directors
Subject:
15. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President

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