October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Joint Operating Committee Meeting
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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3. Minutes
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3.A. Approve the minutes of the September 10, 2026, Joint Operating Committee Meeting. Review and Action.
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4. Correspondence
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5. Public Comments
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6. Approval to receive and file:
A. Production Control Fund Report B. Cafeteria Statement of Profit and Loss C. Treasurer's Report D. Capital Reserve Fund Report E. Student Activities Fund Report |
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7. Accounts Payable
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8. Administrative Committee Report - Dr. Braden Hendershot
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9. Executive Directors Report - Mrs. Adrianne Jones
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10. Solicitors Report - Ms. Elizabeth Kelly
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11. Personnel
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11.A. Approve Salary Column Adjustment for Amanda Brown, Exercise Science/Sports Medicine Instructor from C&T 1/Step 6 to C&T 1/Step 6 +18 with salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective first payroll in February 2027. Review and Action.
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11.B. Motion to approve Tara Apgar and Judith Milositz as additional general substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year. Review and Action.
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11.C. Approve the resignation of Mr. Edward Rarick, Business Manager, effective September 23, 2026. Review and Action.
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11.D. Approve and accept the retirement of Susan Day, Cooperative Education Coordinator, effective October 5, 2026. Review and Action.
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11.E. Approve the appointment of Luke Kitzmiller to the position of Maintenance Technician at the hourly rate of $29.59 (PSERS $10.06) with benefits according to the Educational Support Personnel Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective October 13, 2026, contingent upon receipt of acceptable final clearances. Review and Action.
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12. Business/Administrative
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12.A. Approve the lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a SendPro C Postage Machine at a cost of $219.36 per month for sixty months as per the attached. Review and Action.
Description:
This is replacement machine to meet updated USPS postal requirements.
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12.B. Approve to renew the contract for service with Colonial IU 20 for telephone and electronic mail advice, education technology and electronic devices effective for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $630.00 as per the attached. Review and Action.
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12.C. Approve a contract for service with Colonial IU 20 for online professional development for technology staff with StormWind Enterprise IT Subscription (replaces CBT Nuggets Training) effective September 24, 2026, to September 23, 2027, for a cost of $590.00 as per the attached. Review and Action.
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13. Program/Curriculum
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13.A. Approve the 2026-2027 Occupational Advisory Committee members as per the attached. Review and Action.
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13.B. Motion to approve the establishment and future implementation of the following four (4) Career and Technical Education programs at the Career Institute of Technology, with implementation dates to be determined:
Description:
This approval further authorizes the administration to initiate and complete the necessary PDE program application and approval processes, including curriculum development, facility and equipment planning and other related program approval requirements. The actual implementation and opening dates of the programs will be determined based upon facility readiness, staffing, equipment, funding availability, enrollment considerations and other operational requirements, subject to any additional Joint Operating Committee approvals as required. |
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14. Policies/Procedures
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14.A. Approve first reading revision of Policy #816 — School Social Media Policy as per the attached. Review and Action
Description:
The solicitor has reviewed the policy and recommended the revisions as shown in the attached with strikeouts and highlights.
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15. Conference/Travel Request
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15.A. SkillsUSA PDC Conference November 11-13, 2026, Kalahari Resort. Details to TBD.
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16. Other Business
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17. Next Meeting - November 12, 2026.
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18. Adjournment
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