Call to Order
- President Rice called the meeting to order and announced that a Board Retreat had been held on February 3, 2026. He also noted 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 January 20, 2026, Board Meeting were approved.
Discussion Items
- 2026-27 LIU 12 General Operating Budget
- 2026-27 York Adams Academy Budget
- 2026-27 York County School of Technology Budget
- Use of Facilities Requests for West York Football Booster Club
- Board Policies: Second Read and Review: 105.2, 204, 218.1, 610, 611, 805.1, 805.2
Contracts and Agreements for Discussion
- There were no contracts or agreements for discussion.
Other Matters
- There will be two student expulsions on the February 17, 2026, Board agenda for action.
- Ballots were placed at each Director's seat related to the York County School of Technology's potential real estate purchase. Each Director was asked to privately complete and return their ballot to the Board Secretary.
Personnel
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New hires, resignations, transfers, and volunteers were presented to the Board in executive content for action at the February 17, 2026, Board Meeting.
Committee Reports
Internal Committees
Budget & Finance – Director Gettys
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Director Gettys shared that the next meeting will be April 14th, and we continue to discuss the budget. Ms. Schlemmer indicated that we have new numbers from the governor's budget, but the numbers are not in our favor.
Cocurricular – President Rice
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President Rice shared that there are a lot of positive things going on in cocurricular activities and offered kudos to all involved.
The next meeting will be March 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Communication and Engagement Committee (CEC) – Director Shah
Educational Programming Committee (EPC) – Vice President Hamme
- The next meeting will be March 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Facilities – Director Deardorff
- Director Deardorff reported that a meeting was held immediately prior to this Work Session to discuss rooftop units in need of replacement.
- Discussion of color selections for the Athletic Fields Project was on hold due to not having adequate samples from the contractor.
Foundation – Director Dugan
- Director Dugan shared that a meeting was held and the Foundation has developed updated mission and vision statements, along with updated defined values. New bylaws have been established, and a refreshed logo is in the works.
- She also mentioned that sponsorship donations to the District will be processed through the Foundation, a 501(3)(c) charitable organization, which may result in tax breaks for sponsors.
- The next meeting is March 3, 2026, at noon.
Wellness – Director Dugan
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Director Dugan shared that the District may now offer whole milk to students.
Faculty and Staff Wellness professional development will be held on Friday, February 13th.
The next meeting will be April 9, 2026, at 3:15 p.m.
External Committees
West Manchester Township Recreation – Director Harlacher
- No updates. The District will contact the Township to let them know that Director Harlacher is now the representative to the Parks and Recreation Board.
York County School of Technology (YCST) – Director Gettys
YCST Authority – Director Gettys York Adams Academy – President Rice -
President Rice had no report as discussion was held earlier in the meeting about the budget.
The next meeting will be February 24, 2026.
York/LIU Joint Authority & LIU Board – Director Gettys Public Comment
- There was no public comment.
Other Matters- Director Herman asked about where she could locate specific information about the Athletic Fields Project. Ms. Schlemmer indicated that the information could be found in the Board Library.
Adjournment
- President Rice called for a motion to adjourn the meeting and closed the meeting.
