September 14, 2026 7:00 p.m. - STC Monthly Meeting

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The regular monthly meeting of the Schuylkill Technology Center Joint Operating Committee, held in the Conference Room of the Schuylkill Technology Center — South Campus, Mar Lin, Pennsylvania, will be called to order by Chair Scott Jacoby.

Description:  Motion to seat new member, Michele Vesay, Blue Mountain School District

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The Committee of the Whole will meet before the board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Description:  Approve the Minutes of the August 3, 2026, Joint Operating Committee Meeting.

Description:  It is recommended that the Committee approve the FINANCE items of the consent agenda:

Description:  Approve the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit Financial Reports for July 2026 as presented.
 

Description:  Motion to approve the Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Subrecipient Agreement and accept a grant award in the amount of $25,000 for participation in the Prioritizing Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining School Psychologists: Delivering Mental Health Services to Students in High-Need LEAs grant program for the 2026-2027 school year, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the agreement and related documents.

Description:  Accept a donation of a diesel engine from Quandel Concrete, Inc., Minersville, PA, valued at $5,000 for use in the Diesel Technology Program.

Description:  Accept a donation of color systems and hair care products to the Cosmetology Program from CosmoPro, Pottsville, with an estimated value of $5,000.00.

Description:  Approve STC student clubs to conduct the following fundraising events. All sales will be pre-sales or conducted outside of school hours unless noted with an asterisk.

Costas Club Sandwiches Sale*	Skills - South	9/1/26 - 10/30/26
Krispy Kreme Donuts	DECA	9/15/26
Dine Out with DECA	DECA	9/15/26
R&K Subs	Skills - South	10/1/26-10/30/26
Country Meats — Beef Sticks*	Skills - South	10/1/26 - 1/14/27
Costas Club Sandwiches Sale*	Skills - South	1/13/27 - 2/28/27
Country Meats — Beef Sticks*	Skills - South	1/15/27 - 5/28/27
Krispy Kreme Donuts	DECA	2/1/27
Dine Out with DECA	DECA	2/1/27
R&K Subs	Skills - South	3/1/27-4/1/27

Description:  It is recommended that the Committee approve the following PERSONNEL items of the consent agenda:

Description:  Approve the employment of John Pesavage of Shenandoah as a substitute Custodian at the North Campus at an hourly rate of $14.50 following receipt of all required documentation. 

Description:  Approve staff as-needed for additional hours beyond the school day for after-school detention as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

STC - South Campus

Jonathan Flynn

STC - North Campus

Jen Pisarz

Jason Wright

Description:  Approve staff as needed for additional hours beyond the school day for after-school detention at their current hourly rate.

STC - South Campus

Yvonne Cunningham

Description:  Approve additional instructional hours for the following instructors to teach the Pre-Apprenticeship Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year:

• Dave Hess, Residential Industrial Electricity (RIE) Instructor — 70 hours.
• Phillip Kintzel, Carpentry Instructor — 70 hours.

Description:  Approve an MOU with STC Educational Association/PSEA to increase the hourly rate for Post-Secondary Teaching to $40.00 per hour for all direct instruction hours.

Description:  It is recommended that the Committee contract with or ratify and execute the CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS of the consent agenda:

Description:  It is recommended that the board approve the purchase of a new 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (CK20903) 4WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck & Snow Plow for the North Campus from Hondru Fleet at the COSTARS price of $66,757.00

Description:  Motion to approve Jennifer Fritz as a Contracted School Psychology Intern for the 2026-2027 school year, with compensation not to exceed $25,000, paid in two (2) stipends of $12,500 each. The first stipend will be paid upon completion of the first half of the internship requirements, including a minimum of 600 hours, as verified by the applicable college/university. The second stipend will be paid upon successful completion of the internship requirements, including a minimum total of 1,200 hours, as verified by the applicable college/university.

Description:  Approve the renewal of the following partnership agreement for students enrolled in the Emerging Health Program for clinical shadow rotations. 

• Lehigh Valley Health Network, Schuylkill (Part of Jefferson Health) for the period of October 1st, 2026, through September 30, 2028
• Mountain Shadow Veterinary Hospital for the 2026-2027 School Year
• Sherry Dental for the 2026–2027 School Year

Description:  Approve the driver rates and revisions as presented.

Description:  It is recommended that the Committee approve the following POLICY/PROCEDURE/PROTOCOL items of the consent agenda:

Description:  Approve curtailment of the Supply Chain and Warehouse Distribution Program and authorize the execution of a teach-out plan for currently enrolled students. 

Description:  Schuylkill Technology Center is one of three organizations nominated for the 2026 Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Organization of the Year.  The final award recipient will not be determined by a public vote that begins on 9/14/2026 and concludes on 9/20/2026. Award winners will be recognized at the Annual Awards Gala scheduled to take place on 10/15/2026 at Mountain Valley Golf Course. 

Description:  Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, school facilities where children attend school may test drinking water annually for lead. Results above 0.005 mg/L require an immediate exposure-prevention plan and alternative drinking water. A school entity that does not test must discuss lead issues at a public meeting. Results above 0.005 mg/L must be reported to PDE for public posting.

Description:  Monday, October 5, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Schuylkill Technology Center — South Campus, Conference Room