October 22, 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. Recognition of Students of the Month:  The following students have been selected as students of the month for October 2026.  Students are nominated by York Tech staff members and selected by the administrative team based on their classroom performance, character, application of the six Spartan Values, or noteworthy achievements.
Anna Juliano.............Grade 12.....Exercise & Sports Science..............Dallastown
Gavin Madia............. Grade 12.....Welding & Metal Fabrication...........Spring Grove
Brian Mwayuli............Grade 12.....Computer Systems Technology......Red Lion
 

1.D. Middle School Presentation Calendar:  Gerry Mentz
 

1.E. Open House Overview and Invitation:  (TBA)
 

1.F. Policy Updates:  Dr. Rogers
 

1.G. Upcoming Events:
Thursday, October 22, 2026............OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (6:00 PM Budget)
Friday, October 30, 2026.................1:30 PM Student Early Dismissal
Thursday, November 12, 2026.........1:30 PM Student Early Dismissal & Open House
Friday, November 13, 2026.............Teacher In-Service/No Students
Friday, November 20, 2026.............1:30 PM Student Early Dismissal
Tuesday, November 24, 2026..........OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Wednesday, November 25, 2026.....Offices Open/School Closed
November 26, 27, 30, 2026............School & Offices Closed
December 23, 2026.......................Offices Open/School Closed
December 24, 25, 2026..................School & Offices Closed
December 28, 29, 30, 2026............Offices Open/School Closed
December 31, 2026.......................School & Offices Closed
January 1, 2027.............................School & Offices Closed
 

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 September 29, 2026 meeting be approved.
 

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

3. Personnel Information Items

3.A. Family Medical Leave:  The following individuals have been granted Family Medical Leave under the Family Medical Leave Act for up to twelve weeks according to established policy:

1.  Lenia Coley - Academic Teacher - Placed on FMLA September 28, 2026.  FMLA qualifying leave with an approximate return to work date of November 9, 2026.

2.  William Kilby - Adult Education CDL Instructor - will be placed on FMLA November 9, 2026.  FMLA qualifying leave with an approximate return to work date of January 9, 2027.

3.  Tegan McCloskey - Technical Teacher - will be placed on FMLA approximately November 12, 2026 - FMLA qualifying leave with an approximate return to work date of December 28, 2026.
 

4. Personnel Recommendations

4.A. Approval of Teacher Substitutes:  It is recommended that the following individuals be approved as day-to-day substitute teachers, homebound instructors, and/or clerical substitutes for the 2026/27 school year:
1.  Wendy Cutright
2.  Douglas Fink
 

4.B. Extracurricular Positions for the 2026/27 School Year:  It is recommended that Katie Ream be approved to fill the extracurricular position of Skills USA Assistant Advisor for the 2026/27 school year at remuneration as determined by the contract.
 

4.C. Extracurricular Positions for the 2026/27 School Year:  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:
Athletics
Varsity Head Boys Basketball Coach.................................... Douglas Fink
Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach.............................. Richard Mills
Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach.............................. Rodney Hicks
Freshman Head Boys Basketball Coach............................... James Collins
Varsity Head Girls Basketball Coach..................................... John Glass
Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Coach............................... Randy Mumford
Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Coach..................... ..........Jonathan Gajari
Varsity Head Bowling Coach..................................................Zachary Shoff
Varsity Head Bocce Coach.....................................................Jodi Deller
Varsity Head Boys Wrestling Coach.......................................Nathan Robbins
Varsity Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach.................................Drake Brown
Varsity Head Girls Wrestling Coach.......................................Justin Scott
Varsity Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach.................................Levi Glass
Varsity Head Winter Track Coach..........................................Bradley Snell
Varsity Head Basketball Cheerleading Coach........................Andrea Noel
Varsity Assistant Basketball Cheerleading Coach..................Tia Tyson
 

4.D. Volunteer Coaches: It is recommended that permission be granted for the following individuals to assist with the York County School of Technology’s athletic programs during the 2026/27 season under the school’s Volunteer Program:

1. Mary Gajari 
2. Christie Low (Starr)
3. Heath Manalli
4. Joseph Marks
5. Lucas Shoff

4.E. Request to Attend Conference:  It is recommended that approval be granted for the following individuals to attend their respective conference:
1.  Skyward iCon
Date:  February 24-26, 2027
Location:  St. Petersburg, FL
Attendees:  Adam Dawson, IT Director and Andrew DiMarzio, Data Specialist
Total Approximate Costs:  $4,000.00
 

5. Secondary Education Recommendations

5.A. Local Advisory Committee Members:  It is recommended that the list of LAC members be approved.

5.B. Occupational Advisory Committee Members:  It is recommended that the list of OAC individuals be appointed to a 3-year term as presented.
 

5.C. Field Trips:  It is recommended that the following field trips be approved.

5.C.1. Class/Organization:  Skills USA
Destination:  Penn Harris Hotel, Camp Hill, PA
School Year:  2026/27
Date:  November 9-11, 2026
Cost:  $0 (1 student)

5.C.2. Class/Organization:  Skills USA
Destination:  Penn Harris Hotel, Camphill, PA
School Year:  2026/27
Date:  November 11-13, 2026
Cost:  $1,186.00 - Perkins Funded (9 students)

5.C.3. Class/Organization:  Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
Destination:  Timonium Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD
School Year:  2026/27
Date:  December 4-6, 2026
Cost:  $0 - (21 students)

5.C.4. Class/Organization:  Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
Destination:  Percormance Racing Industry Convention, Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
School Year:  2026/27
Date:  December 7-12, 2026
Cost:  $15,000.00 - (21 students) -- Funded by Hot Rodders of Tomorrow

5.C.5. Class/Organization:  Landscaping Class
Destination:  Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, Baltimore Convention Center
School Year:  2026/27
Date:  January 14, 2027
Cost:  $0 - (9 students)
 

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

5.D.1. Group:  Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
Advisor/Coach:  Todd Kessler
Bundt Cakes
October 20, 2026 - November 5, 2026
 

5.D.2. Group:  NTHS
Advisor/Coach:  Dr. Pero
Popcorn Loft
November 1 - 20, 2026
 

6. Business Office Recommendations:  It is recommended that the following Business Office Recommendations be approved.

6.A. Electrical Change Order Proposal:  It is recommended that the following change order proposal be approved:
Engles & Fahs, Inc, #EF-2026-010 in the amount of $3,220.00 to install two roof boots.

7. Administration Recommendations:  It is recommended that the following Administration Recommendations be approved.

7.A. Acceptance of Policies:  It is recommended that the following policies be accepted for a first reading:
Policy 102:  Academic Standards
Policy 105:  Curriculum
Policy 113.1:  Discipline of Students With Disabilities
Policy 209:  Health Examinations/Screenings
Policy 209.2:  Diabetes Management
Policy 218:  Student Discipline
Policy 218.1:  Weapons
Policy 218.2:  Terroristic Threats
Policy 227:  Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia
Policy 233:  Suspension and Expulsion
Policy 249:  Bullying/Cyberbullying
Policy 704:  Maintenance
Policy 716:  Integrated Pest Management
Policy 803:  School Calendar
Policy 805.2:  School Security Personnel
Policy 815.1:  Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education

7.B. Student Discipline:  It is recommended that the discipline outlined in the Admission of Fact and Waiver of Expulsion Hearing related to student hearing case number 20026-27-01 be ratified.
 

8. Treasurer's Report:
It is recommended that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2026, be approved and authorization be granted to pay bills in the amount of $3,402,571.65.
 

9. Other Business
 

10. Citizen Input on Non-Agenda Related Items
 

11. Adjournment