Southern York County Board of Education welcomes new safety coordinator Matthew Lightzel
February 22, 2025 | Southern York County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Southern York County School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 20, 2025, addressing several key topics, including safety initiatives, student achievements, and upcoming events.
The meeting commenced with a roll call, confirming the presence of all board members. Following the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes, the student representative reported on recent events, notably the high school team's victory in the "Battle of the Buildings" and upcoming activities such as the district-wide orchestra concert and spring sports season.
Superintendent Dr. Reppert emphasized the district's commitment to safety, recognizing school resource officers Sergeant Daryl Smuck and Dio Mendez for their contributions to creating a secure environment. Dr. Reppert also highlighted the district's recent achievement of being the first in Pennsylvania to receive Marzano's Level 1 certification for high reliability schools, underscoring the focus on a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture.
Public comments included concerns about dual enrollment programs and their implications for students, as well as a request for a moment of silence in honor of local veterans. Captain Jack Smith, a community member, proposed that the school include a daily moment of silence for 23 students who lost their lives in service to the nation.
The board also appointed Matthew Lightzel as the new school safety and security coordinator, effective March 17, 2025, at a salary of $95,000. Lightzel expressed enthusiasm for his new role and commitment to enhancing school safety.
In addition, the board discussed the implementation of a unified student handbook for all grade levels, aimed at simplifying access to information for families with children in multiple schools. The meeting concluded with the approval of various field trips and a memorandum of understanding with Messiah University for dual enrollment courses at no cost to the district.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the district's ongoing efforts to enhance student safety, celebrate achievements, and foster community engagement. The board's next steps include further discussions on dual enrollment and the upcoming student handbook.
The meeting commenced with a roll call, confirming the presence of all board members. Following the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes, the student representative reported on recent events, notably the high school team's victory in the "Battle of the Buildings" and upcoming activities such as the district-wide orchestra concert and spring sports season.
Superintendent Dr. Reppert emphasized the district's commitment to safety, recognizing school resource officers Sergeant Daryl Smuck and Dio Mendez for their contributions to creating a secure environment. Dr. Reppert also highlighted the district's recent achievement of being the first in Pennsylvania to receive Marzano's Level 1 certification for high reliability schools, underscoring the focus on a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture.
Public comments included concerns about dual enrollment programs and their implications for students, as well as a request for a moment of silence in honor of local veterans. Captain Jack Smith, a community member, proposed that the school include a daily moment of silence for 23 students who lost their lives in service to the nation.
The board also appointed Matthew Lightzel as the new school safety and security coordinator, effective March 17, 2025, at a salary of $95,000. Lightzel expressed enthusiasm for his new role and commitment to enhancing school safety.
In addition, the board discussed the implementation of a unified student handbook for all grade levels, aimed at simplifying access to information for families with children in multiple schools. The meeting concluded with the approval of various field trips and a memorandum of understanding with Messiah University for dual enrollment courses at no cost to the district.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the district's ongoing efforts to enhance student safety, celebrate achievements, and foster community engagement. The board's next steps include further discussions on dual enrollment and the upcoming student handbook.
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