West York board approves personnel slate, appoints accounting director and passes financial statements amid state budget uncertainty

The West York Area School District Board of Directors approved a slate of action items, appointed a new director of accounting services and approved the district’s August financial statements during the board meeting.

President Rice called for a single motion to approve action items E1 through E15; the board approved the package on a voice vote with no recorded opposition, and the presiding officer said there was a quorum of nine present. Item 6B was removed from the omnibus motion, considered separately and then approved with one abstention, the board said.

The board also welcomed Govinda Adhikari, appointed as director of accounting services. The district introduced Adhikari as bringing "a strong background in financial and operational excellence," and said he is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

In a separate action, the board moved to approve the district’s August financial statements. Sherry, a member of the business office staff, told the board the numbers are not final because the state of Pennsylvania had not passed a budget and "they are not releasing any of the $24.25, dollars that are owed to us," adding that auditors will visit the district during the week of Sept. 8. Sherry said the district has received a substantial portion of its real estate tax revenue and expected a final audited position by October or November.

On the vote for the financial statements, the presiding officer recorded three nays; the meeting record shows nine members present, which implies a 6–3 vote to approve. For the separately considered personnel item 6B, the board noted one abstention and the remainder in favor.

No additional details on individual personnel appointments were provided in the public transcript. The board adjourned after approving informational reports and concluding the evening’s business.