October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM - MBIT 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:
There was an Executive Session held immediately following the September 1, 2026 Executive Council meeting for legal matters.
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1.G. Announcement of Executive Session
Description:
There will be an Executive Session for legal matters this evening, October 6, 2026. Time to be determined at the meeting.
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1.H. Middle Bucks Student Representative Report - Christian Pollock, Multimedia Technology
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2. Approval of Minutes & Events/Correspondence
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2.A. Approval of Minutes - Executive Council - September 1, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2026 Executive Council meeting.
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2.B. Approval of Minutes - Executive Council Committee of the Whole - September 28, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the minutes of the September 28, 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, correspondence 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, Vice-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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5. Financial Reports
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5.A. Cash Payments Report
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept Cash Payments Report - September
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5.B. Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept Treasurer's Report - August
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6. Personnel Items
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6.A. Employment - Co-op Student
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the part-time employment of Whitney Talbot, student in the Commercial Art & Advertising Design program, as a co-op Media Associate, to assist with marketing, at a rate of $15.00/hour, with statutory benefits only, effective October 7, 2026.
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6.B. Employment - Co-op Students
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the part-time employment of Winnie Chan, student in the Commercial Art & Advertising Design program, as a co-op Media Associate, to assist with marketing, at a rate of $15.00/hour, with statutory benefits only, effective October 7, 2026.
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6.C. 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 programs and the employment of the Adult Education Evening School staff.
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7. Other Matters for Consideration
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7.A. Conference Attendance
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the presenters / attendees for the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) CareerTech VISION 2026 conference to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 2-5, 2026.
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7.B. Out of State Professional Development
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the out of state professional development.
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7.C. Additional Field Trips
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the additional field trip for the 2026-2027 school year.
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7.D. Local Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to receive and file the May 22, 2026 Local Advisory Council meeting minutes.
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7.E. Global Compliance Network Online Training Renewal
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the renewal of the Global Compliance Newtwork online training 11/1/26 - 10/31/27, at a cost of $756.00.
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7.F. Corrected Revised 2026-2027 School Calendar
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the corrected revised MBIT 2026-2027 school calendar as attached.
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7.G. Articulation Agreement - Bucks County Community College
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to reapprove the Articulation Agreement between Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and
Bucks County Community College - Commercial Art & Advertising Design, Culinary Arts & Science,
Early Childhood Education, Engineering Related Technology, Medical & Health Professions,
Multimedia Technology, Networking & Operating Systems Security, Public Safety, Sports Therapy &
Exercise Management, and Web Design & Interactive Media.
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7.H. MOU - Special Education Services - MBIT and Districts
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to reapprove the Memorandum of Understanding regarding special education services
between Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and Central Bucks School District, Centennial School
District, Council Rock School District, and New Hope Solebury School District.
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7.I. LSA Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide Grant in the amount of $145,335 from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) in cooperation with the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority for the MBIT Walking Path.
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7.J. Microsoft Products
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to approve the purchase of services through the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 for
Microsoft products as per the Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions Agreement at a cost of
$7,166.88 for 2026-2027.
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8. Closing Items
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8.A. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to adjourn the October 6, 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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