The Board Bulletin June 2026

June 18, 2026

The Board Bulletin is published monthly following the voting meeting of the Board and is for informational purposes to keep the West York Area School District Community informed of Board happenings and is not intended as an official record of meetings. To view official meeting minutes, please visit BoardDocs and click on the specific meetings of interest. Each meeting's minutes are presented to the Board for approval at the following meeting.

L to R: Jeanne Herman, Chad Deardorff, Shawn Harlacher, Dan Rice, Brandy Shope, Jamye Shah, John Hamme, Todd Gettys, Christina Dugan

Call to Order

• President Rice called the meeting to order and announced that an Executive Session had been held immediately prior to the Board Meeting.

Roll Call and Opening

• A roll call of Directors was conducted, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes

• The minutes from the June 9, 2026, Work Session were approved.

Special Presentation

• Turf Track & Court, LLC, shared an update about the athletic fields project.

Superintendent's Report

• Dr. Davies shared a presentation recognizing the District's 2026 retirees.

Public Comment

• One citizen spoke in support of educators and the retirees.

Action Items Approved (by consent vote unless otherwise noted)

• AddEducation Staffing Agreement
• Authorization to Pay Bills and Make Budget Transfers
• Change Orders - A portion (the downspouts) of the change order was tabled.
• Community Eligibility Provision
• Delta-T Addendum
• Donation
• Eastern York School District Agreement
• Family First Health BAA and MOA Agreements
• New Story Schools Master Services Agreement (Lancaster)
• OSS Health
• Request for Proposal – Legal Services
• Penn State Harrisburg Affiliation Agreement
• River Rock Academy Contracts
• Saxton and Stump
• Specialized Education of PA / High Road School of East York and High Road School of Southern York
• Student Expulsion 4-25-7286-15
• Student Expulsion 5-25-6705-16
• Student Expulsion 5-25-6705-17
• Transportation Agreement
• Use of Facilities
• Van Purchase
• Vector Solutions – Schedule A
• WellSpan Health Mental and Behavioral Health Services Linkage Agreement
• York County Children, Youth and Families ESSA Letter of Agreement and BAA

• Director Herman asked that the action items involving the aides being transferred from full-time to part-time be voted on separately as she planned to vote no in alignment with her vote of no to the 2026-27 budget at last week's Work Session.
• The Board approved several personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, retirements, volunteers, cocurricular positions, and transfers.

Financial Statements

• Monthly financial statements for May 2026 were approved.

Informational Reports

• The Facility Rentals Report, Enrollment Report, and Conference Report were shared.
• Director Shah inquired about the enrollment numbers for the High School as there appeared to be a unusual fluctuation in the enrollment reports from month to month. Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Holman, explained that the numbers can fluctuate based on graduation and credits.

Other Matters

• Director Herman shared that those community members who wished to know more about District happenings could sign up to receive District communications.
• Responses to the June 9, 2026, Work Session Public Comment were shared, and can be found on our website by clicking this link: June 9, 2026, Public Comment Responses.
• A Board meeting will be held on July 21, 2026, for the purpose of approving personnel so that they are able to begin the school year.

Adjournment

• President Rice called for a motion to adjourn and closed the meeting.

Call to Order

• President Rice called the meeting to order and announced that an Executive Session had been held prior to the Work Session to discuss legal matters.

Roll Call and Opening

• A roll call of Directors was conducted, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes

• Minutes from the May 12, 2026, combined Work Session and Board Meeting were approved.

Public Comment (Action Items E.1, E.2, and E.3 only)

• Director Rice opened the floor to public comment for items E.1, E.2, and E.3.
• Eight people spoke about the budget and the impact of moving full-time aides to part-time positions.

Action Items Approved (by consent vote unless otherwise noted)

• 2026-27 Budget (Rollcall vote 6-3)
• Homestead Farmstead Resolution
• School-related Field Trip

Discussion Items

• Authorization to Pay Bills and Make Budget Transfers
• Change Orders
• Community Eligibility Provision
• Donation
• Request for Proposals for Legal Services
• Transportation Agreement
• Use of Facilities

Contracts and Agreements for Discussion

New

• AddEducation Staffing Agreement
• Penn State Harrisburg Affiliation Agreement
• Vector Solutions – Schedule A

Renewal

• Delta-T
• Eastern York School District
• Family First Health Business Associate Agreement and MOA
• New Story Schools Master Services Agreement (Lancaster)
• River Rock Academy
• Specialized Education of PA / High Road School of East York and High Road School of Southern York
• WellSpan Health Mental and Behavioral Health Services Linkage Agreement
• York County Children, Youth and Families – ESSA Letter of Agreement and BAA
• OSS Health ATC Agreement
• Saxton and Stump – Terms of Engagement (2026–2027)

Other Matters

• PSBA Delegate Assembly
• BoardDocs / PSBA Agenda Manager Transition
• There will be three student expulsions on the June 16, 2026, agenda for action.
• Director Gettys thanked Director Herman for representing the Board at the annual staff appreciation and retirement picnic.

Personnel

• New hires, resignations, transfers, and volunteers were presented to the Board in executive content for action at the June 16, 2026, Board Meeting.

Committee Reports

Internal Committees

Budget & Finance – Director Gettys

• Director Gettys noted that the Committee discussed upcoming priorities for the 2026–2027 school year. The District’s annual independent audit is expected to begin in September and will serve as the next major financial review process. In the meantime, the Committee anticipates reviewing several additional financial matters, including insurance renewals and other budget-related topics. A list of priorities will be developed and addressed throughout the year as part of the Committee’s ongoing work.

Cocurricular – President Rice

• President Rice noted the Committee recognized the many successes of West York athletic programs during the spring season. Track and field, tennis, boys volleyball, and girls softball all had outstanding seasons, with several individual accomplishments highlighted. Notable achievements included Maddie McGlynn recording her 400th career strikeout, Kevin Vu finishing the tennis season undefeated in singles competition, and multiple school records being broken in track and field.

• The Committee also discussed preparations related to the athletic fields construction project. Athletic Director Brandon Fuhrman and Facilities Director Brock Asper are developing communication materials to help families and community members navigate facility changes and understand how athletic events and field usage may be impacted during construction.
• Additionally, work is underway to establish more consistent and unified branding for West York athletics, including logos and colors. This will be a multi-phase process that is currently in its early stages.
• The Committee is exploring dates for its next meeting, potentially in August, pending scheduling availability.
• Summer sports physicals were offered on May 13, with an additional opportunity scheduled for July 23 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at West York Area High School.
• The next meeting will be September 15, 2026.

Communication and Engagement Committee (CEC) – Director Shah

• Director Shah noted that the Committee continues to support ongoing discussions related to district branding, including the consistent use of West York colors, logos, and visual identity. This work remains in the early stages and will continue over the coming months. The next Communications and Engagement Committee meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026.

Educational Programming Committee (EPC) – Vice President Hamme

• Vice President Hamme noted that the minutes from the May 12, 2026, meeting are attached for review. The next Educational Programming Committee meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., and Board members are encouraged to attend.

Facilities – Director Deardorff

• Director Deardorff noted that the June Soft Costs and the Facilities Committee reports are attached to the agenda and outlines proposed project-related changes and updates associated with ongoing facilities work. The next Facilities Committee meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Also noted was potential scheduling adjustments to accommodate multiple committee meetings on the same evening if needed.

Foundation – Director Dugan

• Director Dugan had no report.

Wellness – Director Dugan

• Director Dugan had no report.

External Committees

West Manchester Township Recreation – Director Harlacher

• Director Harlacher had no report but noted that a meeting was upcoming.

• Director Gettys reported that a special YCST meeting was held at the request of several Board representatives to discuss budget and governance matters. As a result of those discussions, next year’s member district tuition increase is expected to be less than the average county index. The Board is also working to develop and implement a policy related to these matters. Additional discussions focused on governance issues, as well as Dr. Rogers’ salary and the overall YCST budget.

• Director Gettys noted there was no meeting.

• President Rice shared that York Adams Academy held its graduation ceremony on May 27, 2026, with seven students earning diplomas and four participating in the ceremony. Board representatives shared positive reflections on the event, noting the impact of the student speakers and the unique educational opportunities provided by the program. The Academy was commended for its work in supporting students who benefit from an alternative educational setting and for the positive outcomes being achieved.

• The Board also discussed a projected budget deficit at YAA. A proposal to increase member district costs by approximately $200 per student seat was introduced but tabled until a later meeting. The matter is expected to be revisited in August after member districts complete their local budget processes.

• Director Gettys reported that the Board received notification from Northeastern School District of its interest in withdrawing from the Authority. The withdrawal process will require action and approval from the member districts, including West York, and additional discussions and planning will take place between now and September to address the implications of the request.

• The Board also approved moving forward with the proposal for the York Learning Center project. Related resolutions and additional information are expected to come before member districts for consideration in August and September.

• The May LIU Dawn's Early Light is attached.

Public Comment

• There was no public comment during this portion of the meeting.

• Board members inquired about the timeline for receiving the District’s annual safety report and whether a summary of employee exit interview data would be shared with the Board. It was noted that exit interviews are offered to employees who retire or resign, and that aggregate, non-identifiable information has been provided to the Board in the past. District administration will follow up regarding the availability of exit interview data. Also noted was that the annual safety report will be shared in Executive Session prior to the June 16, 2026, Board Meeting.

Adjournment

• President Rice called for a motion to adjourn the meeting and closed the meeting.

Meetings are held in the Administration Boardroom for in-person attendance and live-streamed on our District YouTube channel.

• July 2026
• July 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - Board Meeting
• August 2026
• August 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. - Work Session
• August 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - Facilities Committee
• August 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - Board Meeting

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