September 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Meeting of the Joint Operating Committee
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A. OPENING OF MEETING
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A.1. Call to Order, Moment of Silence, Pledge of Allegiance
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A.2. Roll Call
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B. MINUTES
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B.1. Minutes of the August 31, 2026 Regular Meeting
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the minutes of the August 31, 2026 Regular Meeting.
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B.2. Minutes of the September 16, 2026 Facilities Committee Meeting
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2026 Facilities Committee Meeting.
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C. HEARING FROM CITIZENS
Description:
5-minute limit per speaker.
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D. REPORTS
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D.1. Report from Student Representative
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D.2. Report of Committees
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D.3. Report of Solicitor
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E. REPORT OF THE BUSINESS MANAGER - DANIELLE MEHALICK
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E.1. Treasurer’s Reports and Payment of Bills through the next JOC meeting
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and payment of bills until the next Regular Meeting.
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F. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - EDUCATION
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F.1. Mental Health Services
Recommended Action:
Permission to execute the attached contract with a selected vendor to provide mental health services for postsecondary students for the period of October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Funding for this contract is from the Perkins postsecondary grant.
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F.2. EF Tours
Recommended Action:
Permission to authorize students and employees to participate in educational travel experiences organized through EF Educational Tours, subject to administrative approval of itineraries, compliance with all school policies, and at no cost to the school's General Fund.
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F.3. Out-of-State Conference (International Travel)
Recommended Action:
Permission for Nicole Zernick to participate in the PACTA & EF Professional Learning & Exploration Program for CTE Leaders from January 13 - 18, 2027 in London. This professional development will be funded through a CTE Leader Scholarship.
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F.4. Postsecondary CDL Program
Recommended Action:
Permission to authorize administration to pursue postsecondary CDL instruction and execute all necessary documents for the same, pending solicitor review.
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G. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PERSONNEL
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G.1. Resignation
Recommended Action:
Retroactively accept with regret the following resignation notice with retroactive permission to advertise and permission to interview and hire replacement:
Description:
a. Aaron Cassidy, Instructional Assistant - HVAC/R, effective September 25, 2026. |
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G.2. Employment
Recommended Action:
Approve administration's requests to employ the following:
Description:
a. Postsecondary Welding Program Coordinator & Lead Instructor: Permission to increase the hours for Timothy McClain to not to exceed 900. b. Postsecondary CPR Instructor - Electrical Trades: Permission for Barbara Trent to teach CPR courses for Electrical Trades students at her current rate of $31.50/hour. c. Postsecondary PA Vehicle Safety Inspection Instructor: Permission for Scott Dalby to conduct PA Vehicle Safety Inspection Training at the rate of $25.00/hour. d. Instructional Aide: Permission to hire Jennie Reighard as Instructional Aide, at a rate of $14.05/hour, no benefits other than mandatory, effective at a date to be determined, pending receipt, verification, and acceptance of required documentation. e. FYI (Prior Approval Received): 1. Additional Duty Hours for 2026-2027:
i. Tactile Portion of PA Vehicle Inspection Class: Scott Dalby, Daniel Pielmeier, Brandon Hoover
ii. Vehicle Inspections: Scott Dalby, Daniel Pielmeier
iii. Banquet Workers:
a. Teachers: Pamela Kenawell
b. Assistants: Jessica Flaugh, Cara Benzel
2. Instructional Assistant - Culinary Arts: Hired Cara Benzel as Instructional Assistant - Culinary Arts in the Nine to Under Twelve-Month Support Staff Compensation plan, at a rate of $18.00/hour, which equates to $24,840, to be prorated for this year, effective at a date to be determined, pending receipt, verification, and acceptance of all required documentation.
3. Instructional Assistant - Dental Assistant: Hired Tamara Socie as Instructional Assistant - Dental Assistant in the Nine to Under Twelve-Month Support Staff Compensation plan, at a rate of $18.00/hour, which equates to $24,840, to be prorated for this year, effective at a date to be determined, pending receipt, verification, and acceptance of all required documentation.
4. Culinary Arts Teacher: Hired Jonathan Shetler as Culinary Arts Teacher at the base salary of $59,000, to be prorated for this year, with full benefits, effective at a date to be determined, pending receipt, verification, and acceptance of all required documentation.
5. Student Banquet Workers: Hired Kendrah Boyd, Rien Dick, Kadence Kelley, Emily Steele, Sean Hauck, and Mattie Clapper as student banquet workers at the rate of $9.50/hour for the 2026-2027 academic year, pending receipt, verification, and acceptance of all required documentation. 6. Co-Op: i. Student Intern: Hired Avery Freeburn as a Student Intern for Culinary Arts at a rate of $10.00/hour not to exceed 13 hours/week, for the 2026-2027 academic year, effective September 14, 2026.
ii. Student Assistant: Hired Emily Steele as Culinary Arts Student Assistant at a rate of $10.00/hour not to exceed 25 hours/week, for the 2026-2027 academic year, effective September 21, 2026. |
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G.3. Leave of Absence
Recommended Action:
Permission to approve unpaid leave of absence in accordance with Board Policy 339 for Employee #1862, from approximately October 29, 2026 to November 10, 2026.
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G.4. Credit Payments/Reimbursements
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H. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FINANCE
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H.1. 2025-2026 Final Reconciliation Transfer
Recommended Action:
Permission to allow the GACTC to retain the 2025-2026 district overpayment and transfer these funds to the capital projects fund for future capital needs.
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H.2. 2026-2027 Budget Amendments
Recommended Action:
Permission to amend the budget to recognize revenues and expenditures:
Description:
a. Rollover 2025-2026 Purchase Orders - $201,063.79. |
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H.3. Facility Assessment
Recommended Action:
Permission to authorize The Efficiency Network (TEN) to conduct a comprehensive facility assessment of the GACTC facilities at no cost or financial obligation.
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I. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - POLICY
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J. OLD BUSINESS
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K. NEW BUSINESS
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L. REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATION
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L.1. GACTC Update
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M. REPORT FROM TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
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N. ITEMS OF INTEREST
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O. ADJOURNMENT
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O.1. Adjourn Meeting
Recommended Action:
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
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