July 23, 2026 Operating Committee Meeting - following 7:00 Executive Session
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1. Planning Session
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1.A. Call to Order:
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance:
Description:
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1.C. FCCLA National Leadership Conference:
Speaker(s):
FCCLA Student Officers
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1.D. Curriculum Development Process and Approval Timeline:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rogers and Mr. Stearns
Description:
Dr. Rogers and Mr. Stearns will provide an overview of the YCST curriculum development process and an orientation to navigating the curriculum review link: http://ycst.info/curriculumreview26 |
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1.E. Additional Handouts:
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1.F. Upcoming Events:
Description:
Thursday, July 23, 2026...............................OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday, August 4, 2026..........................................Adult Education Orientation August 6-11, 2026....................................................Teacher Flex In-Service Days Wednesday, August 12, 2026.....Adult Education Graduation-Field House - 6PM August 12, 13, 14, 17, 2026..........................................Act 80 Teacher In-Service Thursday, August 13, 2026........................................New Student Night (Act 80) Monday, August 17, 2026...............................1st Day for AE Full-Time Programs Tuesday, August 18, 2026...................1st Day for All New Students/Spartan Jam Wednesday, August 19, 2026..........................................1st Day for All Students Tuesday, August 25, 2026..................................... Curriculum Review (6:00 PM) Tuesday, August 25, 2026...........................OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday, September 29, 2026.....................OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
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2. Public Meeting - Opening Items:
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2.A. Roll Call:
Description:
8 out of the 14 JOC Members are required to comprise a quorum.
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2.B. Announcement of Executive Session:
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2.C. Approval of Minutes: It is recommended that the Joint Operating Committee Minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting be approved.
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2.D. Citizens' Input on Agenda Related Items:
Description:
Speaker must provide name, address, and group affiliation (if applicable). Speakers are limited to five minutes per JOC Policy 903.
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3. Personnel Recommendations: It is recommended that the following Personnel Items be approved.
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3.A. Extracurricular Positions: It is recommended that the following individuals be approved to fill the respective extracurricular positions for the 2026/27 school year at remuneration as determined by the contract:
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3.B. Maintenance Employee: It is recommended that approval be granted to employ Eric Darby for the full-time position Maintenance Employee, effective July 20, 2026, at an hourly rate of $25.00. Mr. Darby is replacing John Slattery, who retired.
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3.C. Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers: It is recommended that the following individuals be approved as day-to-day substitute teachers, homebound instructors, and/or clerical substitutes for the 2026/2027 school year:
1) Michael Arnold 2) Patricia Banks 3) Debra Brown 4) Erica Druck 5) Allison Dulworth 6) Bonnie Entler 7) Melinda Fink 8) Kirk Frey 9) Paula Frey 10) David Gable 11) John Glass 12) Abigail Gudeman 13) Courtney Hershey 14) Dane Hildebrand 15) Jane Johnson 16) William Landis 17) Heath Manalli 18) Jane Marsteller 19) Gregory Naylor 20) Nathan Robbins 21) Stacy Shaefer 22) Joseph Treadwell 23) Gigi Warner 24) Darius Watkins 25) Michael Woods 26) Raegan Zittle |
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3.D. Adult & Continuing Education Instructor: It is recommended that Sandra Rineer be approved as Adult & Continuing Education Instructor to be used on an as needed basis for the 2026/27 school year, including the summer of 2027.
Description:
Hourly rate is determined by the teacher contract based on certification level between $37.00-$39.00/hour
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3.E. Supervisor of Adult Nursing: It is recommended that approval be granted to employ Karyn Pifer as the Supervisor of Adult Nursing, effective July 13, 2026, with a starting salary of $100,000.00. Ms. Pifer will be replacing Laura Bond who resigned.
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3.F. Adult Education Financial Aid Coordinator: It is recommended that David Martin be approved as the full time Financial Aid Coordinator at an annual salary of $55,000.00 effective July 20, 2026. Mr. Martin is filling a new position created in June 2026.
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4. Secondary Education Recommendations: It is recommended that the following Secondary Education Items be approved.
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4.A. Student Handbook: It is recommended that the 2026/27 student handbook be accepted.
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4.B. Establish/Renew a Student Activity:
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4.B.1. Organization: It is recommended that permission be granted to establish/renew the following Student Activities in accordance with Policies 618: Student Activity Funds during the 2026/27 fiscal year.
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Description:
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
School Year: 2026/27 Advisor Name: Todd Kessler Student Officer Name: Xander Wible |
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4.C. Fund Raisers:
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4.C.1. Activity: It is recommended that permission be granted for students to conduct the following fundraising activities in accordance with Policies 618: Student Activity Funds and 229: Student Fundraising during the 2026/27 fiscal year. Funds will be used for class/organization/sport activities.
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Plants, Wreaths, Swags, Milkshakes
Group: FFA Advisor/Coach: Katie Warner Date: September 3, 2026 - May 30, 2027 |
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5. Adult and Continuing Education Center Recommendations: It is recommended that the following Adult and Continuing Education Center Items be approved.
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5.A. Funding Service Agreement: It is recommended that service agreement with Lumion be approved for direct/self-pay students.
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Description:
Lumion will be replacing the existing vendor that tracks direct and self-pay student tuition payments and balances.
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6. Business Office Recommendations: It is recommended that the following Business Office Items be approved.
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6.A. 2026/27 School Bus Handbook: It is recommended that the 2026/27 School Bus Handbook be approved.
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6.B. Permission to Award Bid: It is recommended that permission be granted to award bid to Educational Solutions Enterprises for a Fluid Power Trainer in the amount of $58,112.00. This item will be funded by PMMI Grant in the amount of $50,000.00 and Adult Education in the amount of $8,112.00.
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6.C. HVAC Change Order Proposal: It is recommended that the following change order proposal be approved: Engles & Fahs, Inc., #2026-009 in the amount of $3,170.00 to increase the voltage from 208 to 480 for new unit G10.
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6.D. HVAC Change Order Proposal: It is recommended that the following change order proposal be approved:
Engles & Fahs, Inc., 2026-008 in the amount of $3,475.00 to increase voltage from 208 to 480 for new unit G-9.
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6.E. Permission to Purchase: It is recommended that permission be granted to contract with Champs Track & Field Services for the cleaning & line marking of the track in the amount of $25,000.00. This purchase will be made from the State Costars Program.
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7. Treasurer's Report: It is recommended that the Treasurer's Report for month ending June 30, 2026, be approved and that authorization be granted to pay bills totaling $2,302,320.48.
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8. Other Business:
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9. Citizen Input on Non-Agenda Related Items:
Description:
Speaker must provide name, address, and group affiliation (if applicable). Speakers are limited to five minutes per JOC Policy 903.
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10. Adjournment:
Description:
Next Meeting:
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Time: 6:00 Curriculum Review followed by 7:00 PM Regular Meeting |