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The consent agenda covered routine items the administration had listed for approval at the district’s regular meeting on March 24: meeting minutes, the personnel report, business‑office items summarized in discussion (including an RFP presentation, an agreement for three elementary placements with Yellow Breeches and renewals for joint electrical purchasing/energy contracts) and six district policies. Superintendent and staff presenters noted those business items would be recommended for formal approval at the March 24 meeting; the consent motion accepted the listed consent agenda items at the planning session under the meeting’s new consolidated format.

Board members engaged in discussion before the vote about two policies included in the packet. Trustee James Sanders asked about the district process for authorizing AI platforms on district devices and in classrooms; administration said principals, the technology director and the director of curriculum will evaluate and authorize platforms under forthcoming administrative guidelines. Technology staff described existing filtering and monitoring tools and said the district is working with IU‑12 and other partners on categorizing AI tools.

Trustees also discussed the library‑resources policy. Board members and library staff present said the policy clarifies parents’ input rights about their children’s library resources while preserving library professionals’ collection responsibilities. One board member said staff had thanked the board for clarifying the district approach.

The chair called for a motion to approve the consent items; the board moved and seconded the motion and, after a brief opportunity for discussion, the chair said the vote could be considered unanimous. The meeting record shows eight members present and no recorded opposing votes.

Why it matters: The consent vote advances routine personnel, procurement and policy actions. The AI‑platform and library‑resources discussions indicate the administration and board are developing implementation rules and parental‑input guidance for digital tools and collections.

Provenance: The consent agenda discussion and vote occurred near the end of the meeting after administrative reports and policy discussions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-03-10 Board Planning Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved the consent agenda unanimously, covering minutes, personnel reports, business‑office items and six policies. Trustees discussed AI platform oversight and a library‑resource policy during the meeting before the consent vote.","taxTitle","York Suburban SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",60482,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6642894,"Communications director recommends Finalsite for new district website and mass communications; board to review contract",1645,5751000,7396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532802-993420c84910333dc418ead7a8c49ce3&start=5751&end=7396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532802-993420c84910333dc418ead7a8c49ce3/thumbnail_5751000.jpg","/articles/6642894/Pennsylvania/Communications-director-recommends-Finalsite-for-new-district-website-and-mass-communications-board-to-review-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6642894-dc2bb0527e8a3ee0a35ac27a066a96bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018764&Signature=GBSM18KhvumBK6DCKHwksRuFPtxbcnfsD-qriaHjyonWOaNkB95C7KrPBWwUhM8XvrV-jUnKOkMjUzt9F8Vz-t73-g7HwVAjk5Dqhgg4OReqo3DCWXxpIoUcRQfIucbT2eFz6WHWutLaW0oXrWuTNYszg~HeTihVJ4UhpbJ-R76H3trW07I9JJdnEt7TJrlDdFR9d0WaLhEprQCo90Xy6AaLfthMt1qsA~0HNUHN4bGtiHM7fGfq1yc08agaHXWkBD1011n7UWZLVt6xM-EvKVWCugqFeEEOABwQz2CUXVDS7j~RwwnEBc2XakNhiul-BVy7jqSwotwAVcjc3ssySg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The district’s director of communications presented an RFP process that narrowed 11 proposals to three vendors and recommended Finalsite (FinalSite) to replace the current WordPress website and to provide mass‑communication services.

Communications Director Mrs. Furman told the board the current website platform dates to 2018 and relies on plugins that are becoming unsupported. With new website accessibility standards coming in 2027, the administration said now is a practical time to move to a modern vendor that bundles website and mass‑communication tools. Furman said the RFP received 11 proposals and the district narrowed the list to App2G (Apptegy), Finalsite and ParentSquare; based on demos, references and ADA/accessibility features the district gave Finalsite the strongest overall score.

Furman described notable Finalsite features the district found useful: automatic language translation using Weglot, built‑in accessibility controls and monitoring and 24/7 support. She said Finalsite’s accessibility tooling can enforce alt tags, offer adjustable contrast and font size tools for site visitors, and provide an ADA audit during migration. Furman told the board Finalsite’s hosting offers geographically distributed servers and that the district heard positive reference feedback from other Pennsylvania districts using the vendor.

Estimated costs in the vendor’s proposal included a projected $15,000 setup fee (migration and content work) and an annual combined website and mass‑communications fee that the proposal estimated at roughly $16,000; Furman said the district currently spends under $5,000 annually on its existing mass‑communications provider. Furman said she plans to negotiate the setup fee and leverage her prior experience to reduce vendor costs and offered a recommendation for a three‑year contract with implementation work beginning in July and a tentative public launch in January (the launch timeline is flexible).

Board members asked about reference checks and local districts using the platform; Furman said she had spoken with Derry Township, Spring Grove and others and had consulted the National School Public Relations Association network for references. Trustee Sullivan asked whether the mass‑communications piece covered printed mailings; Furman said the vendor’s service covers electronic mass calls, texts and emails and integration with the new website to post the same content; print mailings remain an in‑house expense.

No vote was taken March 11. Furman said she would notify Finalsite of the board’s informal selection, attempt to negotiate better pricing and return to the board with a contract for approval.

Why it matters: The vendor choice affects the district’s accessibility compliance, parent communications and the ongoing cost of mass outreach; administrators said a modern vendor would ease multilingual support and crisis communications.

Provenance: The website/mass‑communications discussion began with the Director of Communications’ presentation and concluded after budget and timeline questions from board members and staff.","District communications staff recommended Finalsite after an RFP to replace the WordPress site and consolidate mass communications. Proposed features include improved accessibility, Weglot translation, and 24/7 support; estimated setup and annual costs were presented and administration will negotiate terms before returning with a contract.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6642899,"Administration recommends Stackbeck Engineers after high‑school civil‑engineer RFP; board to vote March 24",197,2938000,3135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532802-993420c84910333dc418ead7a8c49ce3&start=2938&end=3135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532802-993420c84910333dc418ead7a8c49ce3/thumbnail_2938000.jpg","/articles/6642899/Pennsylvania/Administration-recommends-Stackbeck-Engineers-after-highschool-civilengineer-RFP-board-to-vote-March-24","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6642899-a3bf4287475c91cbdb7ee16616ec5375/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018764&Signature=PC-p-M84P3femkUtgWpiYtvdXGcpCRxaf598HJN8QuLvwqTsqfBDqDiOvEUo74zlSKkDHdj13mYOd7A6vYWeroWkqfLYAsWdHxuza~KDBbSmWrvaIIw1BqeiqhmNNF6eeYz3xn~w3ebkKwMSnOrmE1KTA-9n7eEIbYaBv7FeB7C8dn8FXHpA9101xeEup9H8P9GrErHL6jtzIt26D4p9RXYqtRuuXHS4EhM97ShyI2UsmgfD-mx3MCz953psgxpfAeT7eGWNRcX~rRn0CI8WlzUvbpO7hv~lsDBF-rxnF-vcgLTCASUIxguC8Zpe10UETXeDMPrKw28KacnrZGWODw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The district’s administration reported results of a civil‑engineering RFP for a proposed high‑school project and said it will recommend Stackbeck Engineers for board approval at the March 24 meeting.

Crabtree Warberg (presenter identified as Seth Wentz of the architecture/owner’s‑rep firm handling the RFP) told the board the selected civil engineer will perform an initial land survey, deed research and lead the land‑development process and township sketch‑plan review. Wentz said the administration cast a wide net—contacting seven firms to obtain three qualified proposals—because civil‑engineer firms are busy and initial outreach produced few responses.

Wentz stressed the importance of early civil‑engineering work to identify constraints such as existing easements, deed conditions and any need for zoning relief. Board members asked technical follow‑ups: Dr. Solomon asked whether an exclusively mechanical/MEP renovation or a $4 million pool repair would require civil‑engineering services. Wentz said it depends on whether the work triggers land‑disturbance thresholds; a new pool or any work expanding the site footprint would likely require the civil scope.

Board members also probed vendor experience. Trustee Sullivan asked how many comparable projects Crabtree had executed with Stackbeck; Crabtree said two projects in the past two years with different project managers, and that it would follow up with locations and more detail on those project managers’ work. Some board members asked for the specific local school projects Stackbeck had handled; Crabtree said it would provide follow‑up information.

The presentation also highlighted two likely site constraints that civil engineers will evaluate first: impervious‑area coverage and parking, both of which can drive the need for zoning relief or alternative design solutions.

The board did not vote March 11. Administration representatives said the recommendation and the engineer contract will be an action item at the regular March 24 meeting.

Why it matters: The civil engineer’s early work—survey, deed research and sketch‑plan coordination with the township—will determine whether the proposed high‑school footprint needs relief and will shape the timeline and cost of the larger construction program.

Provenance: Discussion began when the business‑office report introduced the civil‑engineering RFP results and Seth Wentz presented details; the conversation concluded after board members’ questions about impervious coverage and firm experience.","Crabtree Warb? presented RFP results and recommended Stackbeck Engineers for civil engineering on the high‑school project; board members asked about local experience, impervious-cover and zoning relief; formal approval is scheduled for March 24.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6642904,"York Suburban moves toward contract for school resource officer with York County Regional Police",1873,2233000,4106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532802-993420c84910333dc418ead7a8c49ce3&start=2233&end=4106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532802-993420c84910333dc418ead7a8c49ce3/thumbnail_2233000.jpg","/articles/6642904/Pennsylvania/York-Suburban-moves-toward-contract-for-school-resource-officer-with-York-County-Regional-Police","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6642904-6b75286b336851a50e27c57dca44150e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018764&Signature=hGmjVLA8py-vbRAO7errnqBJ6eCbL4N46svLIOPjc5ZgzUcpnYaNOvWRDmyt5x5RKbQNB1-qfpwhdvFuLLX2hbch7Y5ocqwjnC4kJMjQvu4sPZhl24IN8RmIXXnFcevgDt~Y73NGumVwEWE6AaYC~EwFWbpt~5VHr-B94vv6v2FWCsBz7NhRhpotaw9epcGl5wjPe9JgcjrTYqghWtydm-oTKk989A5D2P5Rg4TjzC0HprgKX8PjL1paYp1Bnlm27iUU-9J~rDOEFNTvxI5gWxiWDjXkfYdCjQAnQvO~j0Cc-gQhOdeWjEwd-3VwcwS6XoLlTyq5Pe8QTwOyBSanng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York Suburban School District administrators said they expect to present a contract in April to hire a school resource officer through the York County Regional Police Department after a March 11 presentation to the board on the department’s SRO program.

The district invited Chief Timothy Damon and Corporal Christopher Boyce of the York County Regional Police Department to describe the SRO program the department has run in several area districts since 2002, the training its officers undergo and how an SRO would operate if contracted by York Suburban.

The presentation laid out program elements the department said are already in place in other districts: NASRO-certified SROs and periodic advanced training, crisis-intervention team training, CPR/first-aid certification and naloxone carrying, K-9 capabilities for narcotics and electronic detection, and a department mental-health professional on call. The police representatives described routine SRO duties as “hallway security,” lunch and dismissal monitoring, door checks and classroom guest speaking; they noted, “We do not discipline, we do not suspend students, we do not expel students,” reserving student discipline to school administrators unless a criminal offense occurs in the officer’s presence (Corporal Christopher Boyce).

Superintendent Dr. Krausser told the board she \"actually have[s] the contract already in hand\" and expects the district to move toward contract approval in April. She and the chief said the district will sign two documents: a standard memorandum of understanding (MOU) that follows a state template and a contract for services covering the SRO’s assignment and cost.

Board members pressed officials for measurable standards and reporting. Director James Sanders told the administration he was \"requesting that you have specific measurables in the agreements before we actually execute that agreement,\" and asked how the department measures effectiveness. Corporal Boyce and Chief Damon described qualitative measures—student relationships with SROs and diversionary practices for juveniles—but acknowledged quantitative reporting is done through coded entries in their records system. Boyce said the department codes youth diversion actions (examples given: “YAP” or “YDP”) so the department can produce annual counts of students referred to diversion programs. Superintendent Krausser said she will include SRO-related baseline disciplinary statistics and school-climate survey metrics in her annual safe-schools report to the board, and that the district will report back after the first year in June 2026.

Jurisdiction and coordination were discussed. Board members asked how an SRO assigned to a building will work when students live in other municipal jurisdictions; the presenters said state law permits SRO deployment in school buildings even where local patrol jurisdiction differs, and the department already maintains MOUs and working relationships with neighboring municipal police agencies to coordinate cross-jurisdiction issues.

Board members also asked whether the district had considered private security. Superintendent Krausser said the district had not pursued private vendors because of local practice and concerns about continuity and legal authority; Chief Damon and staff said private security typically lacks the enforcement tools and interagency relationships of a police SRO.

No formal vote was taken March 11. Administrators presented the MOU and contract timeline and said both documents will come to the board for approval: the MOU on a regular two‑year reauthorization cycle and the services contract expected in April.

Why it matters: Pennsylvania’s recent legislative changes requiring armed security in schools and district waiver timelines were cited in the discussion; the board and administration must choose a service delivery method, define measurable outcomes and identify who will pay for and oversee school safety staffing.

Provenance: The district’s intent to pursue a York County Regional contract and the program presentation began when Dr. Krausser introduced the York County Regional guests and ended with board Q&A about metrics and the MOU/contract timeline (meeting transcript segments dated March 11).","District administrators and York County Regional Police presented a school resource officer (SRO) program to the York Suburban School District board and discussed training, jurisdiction, data measures and contract timing; board members pressed for measurable outcomes before signing the contract.","actionData","errors"]

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