Question 1

The Problem

Accepted Answer

York Tech moved from a three-academy model in 2008 to a one-school model in 2009. This switch allowed enrollment to grow from approximately 1,400 to 1,700 high school students. However, it also created some operational issues, such as:

• Security and safety concerns due to multiple entrances
 • Poorly located High School Office and Nurse's Office
 • Insufficient student and faculty parking
 • Inefficient cafeteria and serving lines 
 • Equipment and supply storage issues

Additionally, demand for comprehensive technical education has grown significantly over the last decade, but the number of students York Tech can accept hasn't increased since the switch to a one-school model. This has led to York Tech accepting fewer than 50% of high school applicants in recent years. For example, 1,077 prospective high school students applied to York Tech for the 2024-25 school year. Due to space limitations, only 483 of those students (44.8%) were accepted.

In summary, York Tech needs to solve several operational problems with the current building and find a solution that will accommodate a larger student body.

Question 2

Potential Solutions

Accepted Answer

The Joint Operating Committee approved a feasibility study to be conducted by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates (https://www.cra-architects.com/)(CRA), an architectural firm based in Mechanicsburg, PA. CRA has worked on numerous schools in York County and has an extensive background in educational planning.

At the conclusion of the feasibility study, CRA will provide options for how to solve the operational issues of York Tech's current buildings and increase the number of students it can serve. The options may include reorganizing within the existing footprint, renovating the existing footprint, or building additions.

Additionally, at the request of the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 (LIU 12) and York County's superintendents, the feasibility study will explore the possibility of adding an LIU 12 facility building to York Tech's campus. This building would provide the LIU 12's services to York County students.

Question 3

Goal

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of the feasibility study is to have a plan in place if state or federal funding should become available to help subsidize any potential facility improvements.

Question 4

Timeline

Accepted Answer

May 29, 2025
A feasibility study update (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kMDqOtoEh37GeJlx_mUJQGw6hh7EJpEUwbdp1Ves37I/view?slide=id.g35f22e4824a_0_0#slide=id.g35f22e4824a_0_0)was presented during the Joint Operating Committee meeting by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates. It included two conceptual options for consideration as campus master plans.

Feb. 27, 2025
A feasibility study update (https://liveycstech-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nstaab_ytech_edu/EVwwdoYeQq9FtLocZtpGRXEBLdWmtYsDLrKsKOEgP4e1VA?e=9SFERp)was presented during the Joint Operating Committee meeting by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates. It included proposed conceptual plans to address existing needs.

Jan. 23, 2025
An update about the feasibility study (https://liveycstech-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nstaab_ytech_edu/ERA4XEAyN8JGjAibY11LQzoBPuKx8PlosDyMspqCWmWD3Q)was shared during the Joint Operating Committee meeting by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates.

Oct. 29-30, 2024
A survey was distributed to local superintendents and York Tech's three primary committees — the Joint Operating Committee, Local Advisory Committee, and Occupational Advisory Committees — as well as other industry professionals. The survey will gather important feedback about York County's future needs related to the skilled trades.

Oct. 24, 2024
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates presented a feasibility study update (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13yI_fzLtIKyRxV4pz_N3y_Ham9RFmY0IR4AxKWU7oSk/present?slide=id.p1)during the Joint Operating Committee meeting.

Sept. 26, 2024
Nick Staab, communications and PR coordinator, gave a brief presentation during the Joint Operating Committee meeting about the rollout of the long-term planning web page. The slides from his presentation can be viewed at this link.(https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yZxOD7t8u3P-ZE8ovYPupcDudW6-D5g_fD3--99FuA4/preview?slide=id.g30637a7fac4_0_4)

Aug. 22, 2024
Anthony Colestock, a senior project manager with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, presented information during the Joint Operating Committee meeting. He introduced the firm, reviewed the purpose of the feasibility study, discussed the guiding principles, and shared the anticipated timeline. The slides from his presentation can be viewed at this link.(https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11VFaHgvXv0nT8O02NYMSbF-sA6WxCw5c/preview?slide=id.p1)

June 27, 2024
The feasibility study proposal submitted by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates with a cost of $9,500 was approved by the Joint Operating Committee.

April 25, 2024
Dr. Scott Rogers, administrative director, presented the need for a feasibility study during a Joint Operating Committee meeting. He described the operational issues that need to be addressed with the school building and the desire to expand the number of students York Tech can accommodate. The slides from his presentation can be viewed at this link.(https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n1eQxRTthPiZjhUoHrr7XW_0B9IMFPCZUeervUe-Gl0/preview?slide=id.g2f66526c325_0_0)

Question 5

Communication

Accepted Answer

Below are the steps taken by York Tech to communicate the long-term planning process to key stakeholders:

May 29, 2025
A feasibility study update (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kMDqOtoEh37GeJlx_mUJQGw6hh7EJpEUwbdp1Ves37I/view?slide=id.g35f22e4824a_0_0#slide=id.g35f22e4824a_0_0)was presented during the Joint Operating Committee meeting by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates. It included two conceptual options for consideration as campus master plans.

March 3, 2025
An invitation to review the latest updates on the Long-Term Planning web page was shared with York Tech staff members via the school's Staff Digest e-newsletter.

Feb. 28, 2025
An invitation to review the latest updates on the Long-Term Planning web page was shared with York Tech students and their families, staff, and community members via the school's Spartan Review e-newsletter.

Feb. 27, 2025
A feasibility study update (https://liveycstech-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nstaab_ytech_edu/EVwwdoYeQq9FtLocZtpGRXEBLdWmtYsDLrKsKOEgP4e1VA?e=9SFERp)was presented during the Joint Operating Committee meeting by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates. It included proposed conceptual plans to address existing needs.

Jan. 23, 2025
An update about the feasibility study (https://liveycstech-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nstaab_ytech_edu/ERA4XEAyN8JGjAibY11LQzoBPuKx8PlosDyMspqCWmWD3Q)was shared during the Joint Operating Committee meeting by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates.

Oct. 30, 2024
Members of York Tech's Occupational Advisory Committees were given information about the feasibility study and invited to take part by completing a survey. The contents of the email can be viewed here.(https://designmodo.com/postcards/app/project/49783ae2/preview?uid=MTkwOTc4)

Oct. 27, 2024
An update about the feasibility study and the presentation given on Oct. 24, 2024, was shared with York Tech staff members via the school's Staff Digest e-newsletter.

Oct. 26, 2024
An update about the feasibility study and the presentation given on Oct. 24, 2024, was shared with York Tech students and their families, staff, and community members via the school's Spartan Review e-newsletter.

Oct. 24, 2024
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates presented a feasibility study update (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13yI_fzLtIKyRxV4pz_N3y_Ham9RFmY0IR4AxKWU7oSk/present?slide=id.p1)during the Joint Operating Committee meeting.

Oct. 15, 2024
Information about the feasibility study was shared with York Tech staff members via the school's Staff Digest e-newsletter.

Oct. 7, 2024
Information about the feasibility study was shared with York Tech staff members via the school's Staff Digest e-newsletter.

Oct. 5, 2024
Information about the feasibility study was shared with York Tech students and their families, staff, and community members via the school's Spartan Review e-newsletter.

Sept. 28, 2024
Information about the feasibility study was shared with York Tech students and their families, staff, and community members via the school's Spartan Review e-newsletter.

Sept. 27, 2024
A link to the long-term planning web page was added to the main navigational menu on York Tech's website.(https://www.ytech.edu/)

Sept. 26, 2024
The long-term planning web page was introduced to the Joint Operating Committee during a public planning meeting.

Aug. 26, 2024
The long-term planning web page was published on York Tech's website.

Question 6

Frequently Asked Questions

Accepted Answer

Common questions and the corresponding answers will be added to this section as they're received. If you have a question, please submit it by completing this online form;(https://www.ytech.edu/send-message/high-school) include the phrase "long-term planning" in the message.