Board Meeting Minutes
2025-2026
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School Board of Directors Meeting
February 23, 2026
Minutes
A Regular Meeting of the Eastern Lancaster County School Board of Directors, which was properly advertised in the LNP Lancaster Newspaper, was held on Monday, February 23, 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, Paul Irvin, Phil Stoltzfus, Jeremy Weaver and Thomas WentzelBoard Member(s) not in attendance: Jarod Hynson and Dr. Michael Snopkowski
Also in attendance: 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 7:00 p.m.
2. Moment of Silence/Reflection - Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Nadine Larkin led in a silent mediation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Modification/Approval of Agenda
Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve. It was seconded by Mr. Wentzel.
The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)
4. Safety Mentor Recognition
Dr. Andersen recognized Jessica and Chace from Blue Ball Elementary School.
5. Student of the Month Presentation
Mr. Miller presented and congratulated the Students of the Month for the month of January being chosen for their character trait of “Hardworking”.
Grade 12: Ryan Miller
Grade 11: Isabella Boozer
Grade 10: Rylee Nolt
Grade 9: Kate Hershey
6. CNH Foundation Grant
Benjamin Heiser from CNH presented a check to the district for $25,000 to use towards the STEM program within the school.
7. 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.
8. Consent Agenda
8.a. Approval of Minutes
8.b. Treasurer's Report
8.c. Approve Personnel Report
8.c.a. Staff Personnel Report
8.c.b. Extra-Curricular Personnel Report
8.d. Bills Paid
8.e. Cafeteria Fund Treasurer's Report
8.f. Investments
8.g. Student Activity Account
Mr. Conroy made a motion to approve. It was seconded by Mr. Irvin.
The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)
9. Action Items
9.a. Approval of General Fund checks
Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve. It was seconded by Mr. Wentzel.
The motion was approved (7-0; 1 absent; 1 abstention - Stoltzfus)
9.b. Accept the resignation of Bryan Naranjo
Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve. It was seconded by Mr. Conroy.
The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)
10. Reports
10.a. Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau
Mr. Ramsey stated that there was no meeting this month. The next meeting is March 11, 2026.
10.b. Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
Mr. Irvin updated the board on the meetings from January 14, 2026 and February 11, 2026.
10.c. Lancaster CTC
Mr. Conroy stated that the next meeting is February 26, 2026.
10.d. Legislative
Mr. Wentzel asked Mr. Ramsey to update the board about the Governor’s Budget.
10.e. Student Representative - NONE
11. Superintendent's Report - NONE
12. Announcements
President Dahl announced to the public that a board vacancy has opened up and the process can be found on the website on 2/24/2026.
President Dahl also stated that there is a need for an executive session for a contractual matter.
13. Adjournment
Mr. Irvin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m. with a second by Mr. Wentzel.
The motion was approved. (8-0)
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Rebekah Ray
School Board Secretary
February 23, 2026