October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular JOC Board Meeting

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2026, meeting of the Joint Operating Committee. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the September financial reports. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the bills payable for October. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the personnel recommendations as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Approve UBCTS to hold a Winter Breakfast on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the UBCTS Multipurpose Room at no cost to UBCTS. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Approve the renewal of the Bayada contract for nursing services effective July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the consent agenda items as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve students participating in the SkillsUSA Professional Development Conference at Kalahari Resort, Pocono Manor, PA, on November 12-13, 2026. 30 (MAX) students: registration, lodging, and meals 30 @ $190 = $5,700 Advisors/chaperones: 3 chaperones: registration, lodging, and meals (3 @ $210)= $630; 2 substitute days x 1 teacher @ $180 per day = $360 Transportation: $2,310 Students participated in the SkillsUSA - Ambassador Training on November 11-12, 2026, at Kalahari Resorts, Pocono Manor, PA. 6 students @ $110 = $660 and 2 advisors @$160; $320, as presented. Total cost to UBCTS: $10,000 from the general fund;. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Resolution Establishing a UBCTS School Police Officer Program WHEREAS, the Joint Operating Committee (JOC) of Upper Bucks County Technical School recognizes its responsibility to provide a safe and secure educational and working environment; WHEREAS, Pennsylvania law provides for the appointment and regulation of school police officers and establishes training and qualification requirements for school security personnel; WHEREAS, the JOC desires to establish a limited two-officer School Police Officer program utilizing qualified UBCTS employees, subject to all applicable legal, court, training, certification/status, insurance, labor, policy, and operational requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the JOC authorizes the Executive Director and designated administrators, in consultation with the school solicitor, to develop and implement a two-officer School Police Officer program consistent with Pennsylvania law and this Resolution. The JOC further authorizes administration, subject to final JOC approval where required by law or policy, to: Identify qualified employee candidates and verify credentials, employment history, and required training; Seek guidance/status confirmation from MPOETC and PCCD as appropriate; Prepare, through the solicitor, petitions and proposed orders for appointment by the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas; Develop job-description addenda, activation/authority policies, firearms and use-of-force policies, reporting requirements, records procedures, and local-law-enforcement coordination protocols: Obtain written insurance/risk-management confirmation and complete HR/labor review before activation: Procure approved training and equipment only in accordance with adopted budgets, procurement rules, and grant requirements: Submit required appointment documentation/notices to state agencies within applicable deadlines: Maintain an annual compliance calendar for training, firearms qualification, CPR/AED/First Aid, court/employment documentation, and policy review. Nothing in this Resolution independently grants police authority, authorizes an employee to carry a firearm, or permits an employee to exercise SPO powers before all required conditions are satisfied. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the Dental Students to attend the Greater New York Dental Meeting at the Jacob Javiitz Center in New York City on November 30, 2026. Four Chaperones and 38 students will be attending. Transportation cost: $1,000 from the field trip fund. Chaperones and students will pay all other costs. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the Culinary Arts program's visit to Driscoll's distribution facility in Wayne, NJ, on December 14, 2026. Two Chaperones and 35 students will be attending. Transportation cost: $1495 from the field trip fund. One substitute cost: $180 from the general fund. Students will pay $10 each toward other costs. The remainder will be paid by the activities account. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between The I Love U Guys Foundation and the Upper Bucks County Technical School for two years, effective as of the date the school signs the memorandum of understanding. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the Bucks County Planning Commission's use of the UBCTS parking lot for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection on May 27, 2027, pending receipt of their certificate of insurance. They will also use the restroom facilities in the Agriculture Building. As recommended and discussed at the October 1, 2026, Facilities and Finance subcommittee meeting. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the proposal from Pipe Data View Services II, LLC to scope and televise the sewer line from UBCTS to Nockamixon State Park at a cost of $5,400. (The UBCTS Facility Committee reviewed and recommended this service.). This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Hellericks Farm and the Upper Bucks County Technical School's Vet Assisting Program. As recommended and discussed at the October 1, 2026, Facilities and Finance subcommittee meeting. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Dr. Thayer and the Upper Bucks County Technical School's Vet Assisting Program. As recommended and discussed at the October 1, 2026, Facilities and Finance subcommittee meeting. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve Dr. Herrera's travel expenses and one night of lodging on October 28, 2026, to attend General Dynamics Electric Boat's exclusive, invite-only Education Partnership Summit on October 29, 2026, in Mystic, CT. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.