Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
District staff recommended adopting ParentSquare to replace multiple apps; presenters and a stakeholder rubric favored ParentSquare, but trustees pressed for more detail on privacy, account linking for students, training and contract terms before a March vote.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
Trustees voted no on the York County School of Technology 2026–27 budget (board recorded nine 'no' votes at this meeting). Directors cited a 7.11% increase driven by York Tech's transportation plan and questioned the timing and size of the increase amid tight local budgets.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
Administrators sought authorization to request quotes for 550 replacement Chromebooks; trustees asked for more policy and instructional analysis and approved a one‑month tabling to prepare an educational workshop and a refined procurement number.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
Board voted to appoint Trevor Carrington as chief financial and operations officer for a five‑year term beginning July 1, 2026, at a first‑year salary of $162,000; Carrington thanked the board and said he looks forward to continuing to serve the district.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
SiteLogic presented a multi‑year capital plan using its MySiteIQ tool that prioritizes immediate HVAC and electrical work at Shrewsbury, Southern Elementary and Southern Middle; the firm proposed applying for a facility improvement grant (SiteLogic offered to assist) and noted a 25% local match would be required if awarded.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
SiteLogic recommended a $712,275 addendum to coat skylights and standing‑seam metal roofs at Shrewsbury Elementary, citing improved daylighting, reduced water infiltration and coordination with this summer’s work; the board will consider a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act addendum and the contract on Thursday.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
Committee members on Feb. 17 debated draft language to restrict generative AI in student‑facing contexts, proposing that AI be supplemental only and never replace teachers or provide final grades; board sought solicitor and technical review before voting.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
The district’s personnel and policy committee reviewed 23 policies on first reading Feb. 17, 2026, including a proposed revision to formalize nominating‑committee procedures and multiple updates tied to state mandates. No policies were voted on tonight.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
After the district shifted elementary grades to a 2:1 Chromebook model, administrators presented usage data and teacher survey results showing many teachers perceive a negative instructional impact; the board asked for more weeks of data and to review teacher comments.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Southern York County SD
Board approved a one‑year unlimited subscription to the Woodcock‑Johnson assessment system, discussed data security and AI policy work, and approved renewals/agreements for Vector Solutions and FMX to centralize training and facility scheduling.