August 25, 2026 Voting Meeting to following Planning Meeting - Operating Committee Meeting

1. Planning Session

1.A. Call to Order:

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance:

1.C. Building Construction Update:  Jon Boyer

1.D. Adult and Continuing Education Graduation and Enrollment:  Vance Miller

1.E. YCST Back-to-School Events:
a.  Spartan Jam:  Sarah Koveleski
b.  Opening Day Video:  Nick Staab
c.  Secondary Enrollment:  Gerry Mentz
d.  Construction Pathway Tool Donation:  Gerry Mentz, Nick Staab
e.  Athletics Updates:  Andrew Loehwing

1.F. Administrative Regulation: 603 Budget Preparation:  Dr. Rogers

1.G. Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026..............Curriculum Review (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026..............OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Friday, September 4, 2026.............Teacher In-Service/No Students - Techlink Collaboration Day
Monday, September 7, 2026...........Holiday - School & Offices Closed
Thursday, September 24, 2026.......1:30 PM Student Early Dismissal
Tuesday, September 29, 2026........OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

2. Public Meeting - Opening Items

2.A. Roll Call:

2.B. Announcement of Executive Session:

2.C. Approval of Minutes:  It is recommended that the Joint Operating Committee Minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting be approved.

2.D. Citizens' Input on Agenda Related Items:

3. Personnel Information Items

3.A. Resignations:  The Assistant Secretary has accepted the following resignations:
Terry Jamison, Precision Metal Machining Teacher—Effective at the end of the 2026/2027 school year.  Mr. Jamison is retiring after 24 years of service to YCST.
DeAnte Weldon - Varsity Assistant Football Coach
Darnell Johnson - Freshman Assistant Football Coach

 

3.B. Family Medical Leave:  The following individual has been granted Family Medical Leave for up to 12 weeks:
Joseph Laughman - Maintenance Employee - Placed on FMLA effective August 17, 2026 with an expected return date of September 21, 2026.

4. Personnel Recommendations

4.A. Cooperative Education Student - Buildings & Grounds:  It is recommended that Davin Swartzbaugh be approved to assist with the Buildings and Grounds Department for the 2026/27 school year at a rate of $12.00 per hour.
 

4.B. Teacher Aide:  It is recommended that approval be granted to employ Tammy McCartney as a full-time teacher aide, effective August 13, 2026, at an hourly rate of $17.00.  Ms. McCartney is replacing Cynthia Fuhrman, who retired.
 

4.C. Volunteer Coaches:  It is recommended that the following individuals be approved to assist with the school's athletic programs during the 2026/27 school year, pending clearances.
Greg Hortman, Tanisha Moody, DeAnte Weldon
 

4.D. Extracurricular Positions:  It is recommended that the following extracurricular positions be approved for the 2026/27 school year, pending clearances.
Varsity Assistant Football Coach - Michael Shearer
Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach - Brooke Miller

4.E. Summer School:  It is recommended that Jessica Martin’s service as the Administrative Assistant/Dean for the 2026 Summer School program be approved with a stipend of $5,000.00.
 

4.F. Adult Education Full-Time Practical Nursing Instructor:  It is recommended that Roslee Lipscomb-Nazario be approved as a full-time Adult Education Practical Nursing Instructor, effective August 17, 2026 with an annual salary of $80,000.00.  Ms. Lipscomb-Nazario is replacing Karyn Pifer, who moved to a different position.
 

4.G. Adult Education Part-Time Instructors:  It is recommended that the following individuals be approved as Adult Education Part-time instructors to be used on an as needed basis for the 2026/27 school year, including the summer of 2027:
1.  Tanner Glace
2.  Stephen Koresko

4.H. Requests to Attend Conferences:  It is recommended that approval be granted for the following individuals to attend respective conferences:

4.H.1. PETE&C 2027
Date:  February 7-10, 2027
Location:  Pocono Manor, PA
Attendee:  Melissa-Ann Pero, Future Educators Program Teacher
Approximate Cost: $1,430.00
 

4.H.2. PACTA Fall Workshop for CTE Counselors
Date:  October 1 & 2, 2026
Location:  The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, State College, PA
Attendee:  Samuel Shaw
Approximate Cost:  $544.00

4.H.3. ACTE Adult Education Conference
Date: September 16-18, 2026
Location:  Arlington, VA
Attendee:  Vance Miller
Approximate Cost:  $1,000.00
All Expenses paid through Adult Education budget
 

4.H.4. Adult Education PACTA Conference
Date:  October 1 & 2, 2026
Location:  State College, PA
Attendees:  Tiffany Graham, Vance Miller
Approximate Cost:  $1,200.00
All expenses paid through Adult Education budget

4.H.5. Autism:  The Way I See It
Date:  October 3, 2026
Location:  Baskerville, VA
Attendee:  Jessica Martin, Special Education Teacher
Approximate Cost:  $570.00

4.H.6. Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators Executive Committee Planning Meeting
Date:  October 29-30, 2026
Location:  Altoona, PA
Attendee:  Dr. Scott Rogers
Approximate Cost:  $350.00

4.I. Association of Career and Technical Education Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference 2026
Date:  October 6-8, 2026
Location:  Denver, Colorado
Attendees:  Dr. Scott Rogers, Andrew Loehwing
Approximate Cost:  $2,000.00 (Perkins funded)

5. Secondary Education Recommendations

5.A. Curriculum Approval:  It is recommended to approve the written curriculum for all academic and CTE courses as presented.

5.B. School Bus Drivers:  It is recommended that the following school bus drivers be approved for the 2026/27 school year through Durham School Services, Inc., as attached.
 

5.C. Bus Routes & Stops:  It is recommended that the bus routes and stops for the 2026/27 school year be approved, as provided at the meeting.
 

5.D. Transportation Contracts:  It is recommended that the following transportation services agreements be approved.

5.E. Establish/Renew a Student Activity:  It is recommended that permission be granted to establish/renew the following student activities:

5.E.1. Live Loud
School Year:  2026/27
Advisor Name:  Melissa Stonesifer
Student Officer Name:  Crystal Alicea

5.E.2. Class of 2027
School Year:  2026/27
Advisor Name:  Karen Dentler / Rebecca Mitzel
Student Officer Name:  Kayden Parris

5.E.3. National Honor Society
School Year:  2026/27
Advisor Name:  Nicole Lau / Karen Dentler
Student Officer Name:  Mya Haines

5.E.4. Class of 2030
School Year:  2026/27
Advisor Names:  Brandon May / Kayla Leibensperger
Student Officer Name:  TBD

5.E.5. Class of 2029
School Year:  2026/27
Advisor Names:  Alyssa Vargas & Brittany Collins
Student Officer Name:  Genesis Rivera

5.E.6. Student Council
School Year:  2026/27
Advisor Name:  Shilla Little
Student Officer Name:  Ester Ayeni

5.F. Fundraisers:  It is recommended that permission be granted for students to conduct the following fundraising activities:

5.F.1. Group:  Cheerleading
Advisor/Coach:  Andrea Noel
White Clover Farm - Candles
Date: September 1, 2026 - October 1, 2026

5.F.2. Group: Cosmetology Club
Advisor/Coach:  Meranda Rodenhaber/Nicole Marshall
Collection of Soda Tabs
September 10, 2026 - December 14, 2026

5.F.3. Group: Cosmetology Club
Advisor/Coach:  Meranda Rodenhaber/Nicole Marshall
Maplewood Farms (whoopie pies, cakes, cookies)
October 19, 2026 - November 9, 2026

5.F.4. Group: Cosmetology Club
Advisor/Coach:  Meranda Rodenhaber/Nicole Marshall
Emma's Popcorn
January 4 - 25, 2027

5.F.5. Group: Cosmetology Club
Advisor/Coach:  Meranda Rodenhaber/Nicole Marshall
R&K Subs
March 9 - 17, 2027

5.F.6. Group: Class of 2029
Advisor/Coach:  Brittany Collins
Soft Pretzels
August 26, 2026
 

6. Business Office Recommendations

6.A. Grant Application:  It is recommended that permission be granted to apply for the competitive Public School Facility Improvement Grant to replace the fire alarm system, welding lab fume extraction system, and the glass lobby storefront in the amount of $1,622,886.00 per the attached resolution and make the required 25% grant allocation match if awarded.
 

6.B. Permission to Purchase:  It is recommended that permission be granted to purchase one (1) Ventrac Tractor with attachments in the amount of $75,531.20 from Power Pro Equipment, York.  This purchase will be made through the Sourcewell Program and funded by Federal Perkins Grant.
 

7. Treasurer's Report
It is recommended that the Treasurer's Report for month ending July 31, 2026, be approved and authorization be granted to pay bills in the amount of $3,996,448.04.

8. Other Business

9. Citizen Input on Non-Agenda Related Items

10. Adjournment