Committee of the Whole Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

March 9, 2026

Minutes

A Committee Meeting of the Eastern Lancaster County School Board of Directors, which was properly advertised in the LNP Lancaster Newspaper, was held on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., in Community Hall located at the Garden Spot High School and Middle Complex, 669 E. Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557.  The meeting was broadcasted via live video feed as well.

To hear the details under each agenda item, please refer to the recording of the meeting which is posted on the District’s website.

All attachments are available to view on Agenda Manager.

Roll Call
Board Members in attendance: Brian Conroy, Jonathan Dahl, Jacqueline Geyer, Jarod Hynson, Paul Irvin, Phil Stoltzfus, Jeremy Weaver and Thomas Wentzel Note: Jarod Hynson joined virtually

Board Members not in attendance:
Also in attendance: Dr. Michael Snopkowski, Dr. Nadine Larkin, Dr. Joshua Lutz, Keith Ramsey and Rebekah Ray
Staff/Public in attendance: Several citizens of the community, a member from LNP newspaper and staff members of the district.

1. Welcome and Call to Order

President Dahl opened the meeting at 7:01 p.m.

2. Moment of Silence/Reflection - Pledge of Allegiance

President Dahl led in a silent mediation and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Senior Class Trip to Philadelphia- May 18, 2026

Two seniors from the Class of 2026 presented their plans to go to Philadelphia, PA and asked for the board’s approval.

The two seniors also asked the board if their graduation could be moved outside.

4. Athletics Fields Update

Jim Hocker from Derck & Edson gave the board an update on the athletic fields.

5. Citizens of the District Comments

The Board encourages citizens of the district to come before the Board to present their petitions, inquiries, or other communications of interest. The Board invites the public (Citizens of the District) to comment on any topic that is within the Board’s jurisdiction. As outlined in Board Policy 903, the Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district.

Thank you.

Jason Kauffman, New Holland, PA – said a prayer for the district.

6. Approve Personnel Report

6.a.  Staff Personnel Report

6.b.  Extra-Curricular Personnel Report

Motion to approve was made by Mr. Wentzel and was seconded by Mr. Irvin.

The motion was approved (8-0)

7. Property and Services

7.a.  Approval of Request for Proposal for Part-Time Classroom/Food Service Assistants results

8. Program

8.a.  New Course AP Macroeconomics for 2026-2027 School Year

8.b.  Agreement to Waive Expulsion Hearing

8.c.  Approval of Senior Class Trip to Philadelphia- May 18, 2026

8.d.  Ch. 339 School Guidance Plan (3-year plan)

9. Management

9.a.  Updated 2025-2026 School Calendar

9.b.  Ad Hoc Policy Committee Members

Dr. Snopkowski asked for additional members.  Jacquline Geyer and Brian Conroy are the current members.  Jeremy Weaver and Phil Stoltzfus volunteered to be a part of this committee.

9.c.  Blue Ball Elementary Update

Dr. Snopkowski updated the board members about Blue Ball Elementary.  There will be a resolution to vote on this at the March 16, 2026, board meeting.

10. New Business

10.a.  Board Vacancy Interview process

President Dahl told the board and community that the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m., Monday March 16, 2026.  The board will go through the agenda, have a brief recess and then begin the interview process. 

11. Citizens of the District Comments - NONE

The Board encourages citizens of the district to come before the Board to present their petitions, inquiries, or other communications of interest. The Board invites the public (Citizens of the District) to comment on any topic that is within the Board’s jurisdiction. As outlined in Board Policy 903, the Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district.

Thank you.

12. Announcements

President Dahl stated that there will be an executive session after the meeting for the superintendent’s evaluation.

13. Adjournment

Mr. Conroy made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. with a second by Mr. Irvin.

The motion was approved (8-0)

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Rebekah Ray

School Board Secretary

March 9, 2026