A. W. Beattie Career Center

The Committee reviewed several operational and administrative reports, including committee updates on curriculum, personnel, finance, and building and grounds. Key actions included approving professional development programs, staff training, and the acceptance of a donated vehicle. Personnel matters involved approvals for summer staffing, medical leaves, and new hires. The finance report covered accounts payable, budget transfers, and acceptance of grant funding. Building and grounds improvements included the approval of equipment purchases, sales of obsolete items, and contract extensions for electrical services. Information items provided updates on budget schedules, financial audits, and environmental compliance inspections.

The Joint Operating Committee meeting included an Executive Session to discuss Legal and Personnel Matters. Key discussions involved waiving physical quorum requirements for the public meeting due to severe weather conditions. Reports were presented by the President, Superintendent of Record, Solicitor, and Executive Director, including an update on the 2026-2027 Budget Draft. The Organization & Curriculum Committee recommended approval for several items, including staff travel to conferences (PACTA, PA ProStart Competition, Cosmetology AVTEC meeting, FCCLA state contest, EMS West Leadership updates, SkillsUSA State Contest) and approval for offering Summer Camps. The committee also noted the Automotive Technology program achieved a compliant rating on its PA Inspections and Emissions quality assurance review, and the June 30, 2025, audit showed no noted needs improvement. The Personnel Committee recommended approval for an unpaid Student Teaching Internship and the related Employment Resolution, as well as ratification of staff assisting with custodial duties. The Finance Committee recommended approval for reviewing accounts payable, budget, and cash reports as of December 31, 2025, authorizing February 2026 payments, approving a payment related to a cancelled modular home agreement, and purchasing seventy-five new student laptops. The Building & Grounds Committee recommended approval for fire systems upgrades/inspections and the upgrade of the main fire control panel, and provided updates on potable water quality sampling and insurance survey findings.

The agenda for the Joint Board Reorganization Meeting includes the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call to declare a quorum, and the Election of Officers for President, Vice-President, and Treasurer, with specific term durations noted for each position. The agenda also covers the Approval of 2024 Annual Joint Board Meeting Minutes, Old Business, New Business, and Adjournment. Note that the Treasurer's term runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and the Secretary's term expires on June 30, 2029.

The combined meeting included a Reorganization Meeting and a Joint Committee Meeting. Key discussion topics involved reports from the President, Superintendent of Record, Solicitor, and Executive Director. The Organization and Curriculum Committee recommended approval for the engagement letter with the solicitor, the 2026-2027 School Calendar, the 2026-2027 Administration and Support Staff Holiday Calendar, and the Revised 2025-2026 school calendar. The Personnel Committee recommended approval for FMLA Leave for one employee. The Finance Committee recommended several actions, including accepting a $100.00 donation for the student emergency fund, approving payments for CHILL Program and CHILL Mobile services utilizing a Mental Health Grant, ratifying travel expenses for a PDE required meeting, and approving reimbursement for student tools/uniforms. The Policy Committee recommended the approval of three revised policies regarding employee freedom of speech, sabbatical leave, and compensated professional leave.

The meeting included reports from various committees, such as Organization & Curriculum, Personnel, Finance, Building and Grounds, Policy, Legislative, and Public Relations. The Organization & Curriculum Committee discussed advisory board minutes, occupational advisory committee listings, participation in the Western Region Leadership Forum, the removal of a CIP Code, and the purchase of cosmetology study guides and course set books. The Personnel Committee addressed the appointment of a School Safety and Security Coordinator, student IT interns, an FMLA leave, an engagement agreement for a personnel matter, an Instructional Assistant in the Cosmetology program, and a resignation. The Finance Committee reviewed accounts payable, budget reports, and cash reports. The Building and Grounds Committee discussed the purchase of Tapco Led Stop Signs and work to be completed by TABS Asphalt. The Policy Committee addressed a revised policy on uncompensated leave. The Legislative Committee focused on selecting PSBA Officer candidates and candidates for the position of Trustee for the PSBA Insurance Trust.