September 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Joint Operating Committee Meeting

Description: 

Student	Program	Home School
Sidney Dame	Masonry	Susquehanna Township
Addison Fou Chong	Engineering & Drafting Design	Susquehanna Township
Jocelyn Hercher	Emergency & Protective Services	Central Dauphin
Abenezer Mussie	Medical Assistant	Susquehanna Township

Description:  Reed Goshorn - Senior in HVAC - Central Dauphin School District

Nicholas Oberto - Senior in Masonry - Susquehanna Township School District

Description:  The Administration requests approval for the Culinary Arts field trip to Alex's Chili Cook Off at Range + Rye in Dillsburg, PA on October 3, 2026.

The Administration requests approval for the SkillsUSA field trip to the State Officer Conference at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY on October 8-11, 2026.  

The Administration requests approval for the FBLA field trip to the PBEA Conference at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, PA on November 19-20, 2026.

The Administration requests approval for the BC Cares field trip to Whiteville, NC on October 18-24, 2026. Chaperons for this trip are Robert Brightbill (Building Construction Technology Instructor), Teresa Hoover (Instructional Coach), and Bryttani Biggica (Social Studies Teacher).

The Administration requests approval for the HOSA field trip to Millersville University for the HOSA Fall Conference on October 12-13, 2026.  

The Administration requests approval for the Robotics field trip to Robo Con at the Bridgewater Commons Mall in Bridgewater, NJ on September 25-27, 2026.

The Administration requests approval for the Robotics field trip to the Horsham Off-Season Robotics Competition at the Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School in Horsham, PA on October 31, 2026.  

Description:  The Administration requests approval of the Credit Reimbursements as presented.  

Description:  The Administration requests approval of the Buy American proposal (Year 1) as presented.  

Description:  The Administration requests approval to retain the excess $184,916.31 CTE Subsidy for 2025/2026 from PDE and place in the Capital Reserve Fund.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends the appointment of Mid Penn Bank as depository for DCTS.  Mid Penn Bank, if appointed, will maintain the following accounts:
 

ACCOUNT	REGISTERED SIGNATURES	REQUIRED SIGNATURES
General Account	Jennifer Scott, Thomas Scott, Jason Civitello, Betsy Gates	3
Payroll Fund	Jennifer Scott, Thomas Scott, Jason Civitello, Betsy Gates	3
Reserves	Jennifer Scott, Thomas Scott, Jason Civitello, Betsy Gates	3

Description: 

The Administration requests approval to hire Lisa Woods, Special Education Teacher position, at Masters +45 Step 13 14 ($85,074.00 $86,557.55) with full benefits effective August 17, 2026. 

Ms. Woods brings more than 27 years of experience in special education across multiple local school districts and has demonstrated expertise in student support, instructional leadership, and compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Bloomsburg University, a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from Temple University, and an Administrative Certification K-12 from Edinboro University. Most recently, Ms. Woods has served as a Special Education Coach for the Lower Dauphin School District, where she collaborated with staff and families to support student achievement, provides professional development, and assists with special education compliance. Her extensive experience as a learning support teacher, instructional leader, and mentor makes her highly qualified to serve as a Special Education Instructor at Dauphin County Technical School.

The Administration requests approval to hire Katharine Voldstad, Spanish Instructor position, at Bachelors - 2 ($61,064.24.00) with single benefits effective August 17, 2026. 

Ms. Voldstad holds Pennsylvania PK-12 Spanish certification and brings experience teaching Spanish at both the middle and high school levels, including two years as a high school Spanish teacher. She is committed to culturally responsive language instruction, student engagement, and differentiated learning, and has additional experience supporting diverse learners and Spanish-speaking families. Her strong instructional background, passion for language education, and dedication to student success make her an excellent addition to the Dauphin County Technical School faculty.

The Administration requests approval to hire Brant Barr, Special Education Teacher position, at Bachelors -1 ($59,633.00) effective August 25, 2026. 
Mr. Barr recently earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lebanon Valley College, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a specialization in Secondary Education and a strong academic record. He brings classroom experience through student teaching and substitute teaching, where he demonstrated flexibility, instructional planning, and the ability to support diverse student needs. Mr. Barr’s commitment to student learning, strong educational foundation, and enthusiasm for working with students make him a promising addition to the Dauphin County Technical School faculty.

The Administration requests approval to hire Courtney Finkey, School Social Worker position, at Masters-2 ($64,392.00) with benefits effective September 14, 2026. 

Ms. Finkey holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in social work and brings extensive experience supporting students, families, and school communities. Her background includes serving as a School Social Worker at Commonwealth Charter Academy, providing mental health and behavioral support services, connecting families to community resources, and serving as a homeless liaison. She also brings experience in crisis intervention, counseling, trauma-informed care, and family advocacy, making her exceptionally qualified to support the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of DCTS students.

 

Description:  The Administration requests approval of Matthew Arnold as Team Leader of the Agricultural & Environmental Systems Cluster for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year at $1,300.00.

Description:  The Administration requests approval of the following mentors for the 2026-2027 school year:

Mentor: Brian Keating, Special Education Teacher - $1,000.00
Mentee: Brant Barr, Special Education Teacher

Mentor: Teresa Hoover, Instructional Coach - $1,000.00
Mentee: Katharine Voldstad, Spanish Teacher 

Mentor: Tonya Resto, School Counselor - $1,000.00
Mentee: Courtney Finkey, School Social Worker

Description:  The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for DCTS Employee #006300 from August 17, 2026, to August 17, 2027.

The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for DCTS Employee #008043 from September 11, 2026, to June 09, 2027.

The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for DCTS Employee #005495 from August 24, 2026, to June 09, 2027.
 

Description:  The Administration accepts, with regret, the resignation of Angela Troutman, Business Administrator, effective September 18, 2026.