September 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Executive Council Meeting
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1. Opening Items
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Roll Call
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1.D. Introductions and Public Comment
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1.E. Executive Council Comments
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1.F. Announcement of Prior Executive Session
Description:
An Executive Session was held on June 2, 2026 during the Executive Council meeting for the MBIT School Safety and Security Practices Annual Report in compliance with Act 44; and personnel matters. There was an Executive Session held immediately following the August 24, 2026 Executive Council Committee of the Whole Meeting for personnel matters. |
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1.G. Announcement of Executive Session (If Needed)
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2. Approval of Minutes & Events/Correspondence
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2.A. Approval of Minutes - Executive Council - June 2, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2026 Executive Council Meeting.
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2.B. Approval of Minutes - Committee of the Whole - August 24, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the minutes of the August 24, 2026 Executive Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
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2.C. Activities/Events/Correspondence
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept MBIT's update including activities, events, corresondence and related matters as attached.
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3. Committee Reports
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3.A. Professional Advisory Council - Dr. Charles W. Lentz, Chairperson
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3.B. Executive Council Committee of the Whole - Mrs. Karen Smith, Chairperson
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4. Administrative Reports
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4.A. Director's Update - Dr. Mark Covelle, Administrative Director
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4.B. Opening of School 26-27 - Administrative Team
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5. Financial Reports
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5.A. Cash Payments Report - June, July and August
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept Cash Payments Report - June, July, and August.
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5.B. Treasurer's Report - May, June and July
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept Treasurer's Report - May, June and July.
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6. Personnel Items
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6.A. Resignation - Instructional Assistant
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to ratify the resignation of Lynn Kirkner, Instructional Assistant / Resource Specialist, effective June 16, 2026.
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6.B. Resignation - Instructional Assistant
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to ratify the resignation of Michael Viviano, Instructional Assistant, effective June 16, 2026.
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6.C. Rescind Sabbatical Leave Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to rescind the prior approval granted by the Executive Council on February 3, 2026, for the professional development sabbatical leave of James Davey, Multimedia Technology Teacher, during the second semester of the 2026-2027 school year, following the employee's formal withdrawal of the request.
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6.D. Employment - Dental Occupations Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to ratify the employment of Candice Irons, as Dental Occupations Teacher, effective August 24, 2026 at Step 15, Column A ($90,690/Year).
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6.E. Change in Status
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to ratify the status change of Beth Kaminski, from part-time Instructional Assistant for the Explorers program, to full-time Instructional Assistant, at the current rate of pay, effective August 25, 2026, to be funded 70% Perkins and 30% local.
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6.F. Employment - Instructional Assistant
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to ratify the employment of Jennifer Zerweck, as full-time Instructional Assistant, at a rate of $18.50/hour, with full benefits, effective August 25, 2026, to be funded 70% Perkins and 30% local.
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6.G. Family and Medical Leave of Absence and Personal Necessity Leave of Absence
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to ratify the qualifying leave of absence consistent with Policy #335 - Family and Medical Leaves for Brianna Sturges, Instructional Assistant, effective August 25, 2026 and approve a leave of absence consistent with Policy #336 - Personal Necessity Leave, beginning November 21, 2026
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6.H. Resignation - Facility Manager
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the resignation of Warren Anders, Facility Manager, effective September 4, 2026.
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6.I. Advisors
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the teachers as attached to serve in the role of Advisors in accordance with the teachers' contract for the 2026-2027 school year at the annual rate indicated.
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6.J. Mentor Teachers
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the teachers as attached to serve in the role of Mentor Teachers in accordance with the teachers' contract for the 2026-2027 school year at the annual rate indicated.
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6.K. Act 44 Safety and Security Officer
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve Dr. Matthew Gale, Career and Technical Education Supervisor, as the Act 44 Safety and Security Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.L. Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 Compliance Officer
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve Dr. Lauren Doherty, Assistant Administrative Director, as the Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 Compliance Officer for the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.M. Additional Adult Education Evening School Programs and Staff - Fall 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the additional fall 2026 Adult Education Evening School program and the employment of the Adult Education Evening School staff.
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6.N. Substitute Staff List
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the substitute staff list for the 2026-2027 school year.
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7. Other Matters for Consideration
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7.A. Revised 2026-2027 School Calendar
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the revised 2026-2027 MBIT school calendar.
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7.B. 2026-2027 Student Handbook and Parent Guide Addendums
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the 2026-2027 Student Handbook and Parent Guide addendums.
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7.C. Renewal of MOU - Warwick Township Police Department
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to ratify the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between Warwick Township Police Department and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology.
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7.D. 2026-2027 Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) Members
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) members for the 2026-2027 school year.
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7.E. 2026-2027 Local Advisory Council Members
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the 2026-2027 Middle Bucks Local Advisory Council.
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7.F. Middle Bucks Area Vocational Technical School Authority Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to receive and file the June 18, 2026 Middle Bucks Area Vocational Technical School Authority meeting minutes
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7.G. Penn College of Technology Training Services Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the Training Services Agreement between Pennsulvania College of Technology and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
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7.H. BCCC Dual Enrollment Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the Partnership Agreement with Bucks County Community College for Dual Enrollment and HIgh School Enrichment Program.
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7.I. CareerLink Local Training Contract - Educational Data Systems, Inc.
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the CareerLink Local Training Contract between Educational Data Systems, Inc. (EDSI) and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology.
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7.J. Memorandum of Understanding - The Bureau of Career and Technical Education
Recommended Motion(s):
motion to approve the 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and The Bureau of Career and Technical Education for participation in the BCTE Technical Assistance Program (TAP).
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7.K. Montgomery County Economic & Workforce Development Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the contract between Montgomery County Economic and Workforce Development and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology.
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7.L. 26-27 YouScience Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the agreement with YouScience for the 26-27 school year.
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7.M. Canon Copier and Printer Leases
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the copier and printer agreements as presented.
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7.N. 2026-2027 Administrative Goals and Objectives
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to receive and file the 2026-2027 Administrative Goals and Objective
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7.O. Public School Facility Improvement Grant Application and Resolution - Elevator Replacement Project
Description:
The Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (the "Program") was created to provide grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. A grant request cannot exceed 75% of the total eligible project costs. Projects require a cash match of 25% of total eligible project costs. The Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Elevator Replacement project is a high-priority, eligible facility improvement project through the grant. The total cost to replace the building's Elevator is $1,215,500.00 requiring a matching funds commitment of $303,875.00.
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Application and Resolution as attached for the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Elevator Replacement Project and a matching funds commitment of $303,875.00 to complete the project.
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7.P. Pennsylvania Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept the Pennsylvania Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program Grant FA-PDI-25-0000 in the amount of $10,000.
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7.Q. Budget Calendar
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the proposed 2027-2028 Budget Calendar.
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7.R. PSBA 2027 Officer Elections
Description:
Discussion/Voting on 2027 PSBA Officer Candidates - President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Eastern Zone Representative, Sectional Advisor, and PSBA Insurance Trustees.
*Only the School Board Secretary Votes for Forum Steering Committee
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve submission of the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology vote for the 2027 PSBA officer candidates as follows: President-Elect: Matt Vannoy; Vice President: Kristy Bolte; 2027-2029 Treasurer: David Hein;
2027 Eastern Zone Representative: Jason Mell; 2027 E-4 Sectional Advisor: Dr. Tasliym Morales
and PSBA Insurance Trustees: Marianne L. Neel and Dr. Michael Faccinetto
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8. Closing Items
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8.A. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to adjourn the September 1, 2026 meeting of the MBIT Executive Council.
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9. Information and Announcements
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9.A. Press Coverage and Correspondence
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