October 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Joint Operating Committee Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge to the Flag
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3. Roll Call
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4. Approval of Agenda
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5. Announcement of Executive Session
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6. JOC Representatives
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7. Cooperative Education Student Report
Description:
Ian Swank
Welding Technology Central Dauphin Aidan Fanning Welding Technology Derry Township
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8. DCTS Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat
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9. SkillsUSA
Speaker(s):
Audrey Batterson, SkillsUSA State Officer
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10. Students of the Month
Speaker(s):
Mr. Keys
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13. JOC Comments
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14. Recess Break
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15. DCTS Emergency Operations Plan
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16. Chairperson's Report
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17. Staff Reports
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18. Recognition of Public Comments
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19. Upcoming Events
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20. Policies - First Read
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Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers, Digital Technology and Netwrok Resources - Mr. Davis
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21. Consent Agenda
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21.A. Business Office Report
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21.B. Approval of Minutes for September 9, 2026
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21.C. Approval of Overnight, Weekend, or Out of State Field Trips
Description:
The Administration requests approval for the FBLA field trip to the National Fall Leadership Workshop at Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor, PA on October 31-November 2, 2026.
The Administration requests approval for the FBLA field trip to the FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. on November 5-7, 2026. The Administration requests approval for the SkillsUSA Leadership Conference at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA on November 9-13, 2026. The Administration requests approval for the HOSA field trip to South College for the HOSA Fall Leadership Conference on October 26-27, 2026. The Administration requests approval for the Robotics field trips to Bensalem High School in Bensalem, PA on April 2-4, 2027 and to Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA on April 14-17, 2027. |
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21.D. Credit Reimbursements
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21.E. Third Party Contracts and MOUs
Description:
The Administration requests approval of the Periodic Maintenance Agreement between DCTS and Modern Group, Ltd. as presented.
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21.F. Program Explorations
Description:
The Administration requests approval to explore the following programs of study:
CIP 19.9999 - Service Occupations CIP 51.0909 - Surgical Technology CIP 52.0203 - Logistics, Material and Supply Chain Management CIP 11.0201 - Computer Programming/Programmer CIP 15.1202 - Computer Systems Technology/Technician |
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21.G. Partnership Explorations
Description:
The Administration requests approval to explore the following satellite partnerships. Any proposed agreements will be brought back to the Joint Operating Committee for approval:
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21.H. DCTS Emergency Operations Plan
Description:
The Administration requests approval of the All Hazards School Safety Plan and the Dauphin County Technical School Emergency Plan as presented.
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22. Personnel
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22.A. Appointments
Description:
The Administration requests approval to hire Lisa Brown, Cafeteria Aide (replacing Morales) at a rate of $18.00 per hour with single benefits, effective October 13, 2026.
Ms. Brown brings valuable food service experience and is committed to supporting the preparation and service of fresh, nutritious breakfasts and lunches for our students. Her experience and team-oriented approach will make her a valuable addition to the Dauphin County Technical School cafeteria staff. The Administration requests approval to hire Robert Hillegas, Assistant Cook (replacing Meredith) at a rate of $20.00 per hour with single benefits, effective October 26, 2026. Mr. Hillegas brings more than six years of food service experience in educational settings, serving students in grades K-12, as well as experience supporting a summer food program. His experience will be a valuable addition to the Dauphin County Technical School cafeteria staff. The Administration requests approval to hire Kellie Owens, Business Administrator (replacing Troutman) at $120,000 with full benefits effective November 16, 2026 (tentative). With eleven years of school district Business Office experience, including most recently with Cumberland Valley School District. Prior to that, she was at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit. We look forward to Ms. Owens bringing her experiences to DCTS. |
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22.B. Resignations
Description:
The Administration accepts, with regret, the resignation of Reina Morales, Cafeteria Aide, effective September 21, 2026.
The Administration accepts, with regret, the resignation of Tamie Meredith, Cafeteria Assistant Cook, effective September 28, 2026. The Administration accepts, with regret, the resignation of Melissa Lotz, School Nurse, effective November 13, 2026. |
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22.C. Retirements
Description:
The Administration accepts, with regret, the retirement of Michael Bridgehouse, Computer Networking Technology Instructor, effective June 10, 2027. Mr. Bridgehouse has twenty-nine years of service to DCTS.
The Administration accepts, with regret, the retirement of Brenda Scheilder, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, effective January 6, 2027. Mrs. Scheidler has seventeen years of service to DCTS. |
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22.D. FMLA
Description:
The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for DCTS Employee #009104 from September 14, 2026, to June 09, 2027.
The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for DCTS Employee #002466 from September 10, 2026, to June 09, 2027. The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for DCTS Employee #004083 from September 10, 2026, to May 01, 2027. The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for DCTS Employee #006345 from September 10, 2026, to May 01, 2027. The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for DCTS Employee #008043 from September 11, 2026, to January 04, 2027. The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for employee #009611, from October 13,2026 through June 09, 2026. The Administration requests approval of intermittent FMLA for employee #002531, from October 13,2026 through June 09, 2026. |
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23. Adjournment
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