Adams County Technical Institute

The Professional Development Plan for Adams County Technical Institute, covering 2025-2028, outlines a comprehensive program mandated by Act 48 to enhance staff capabilities. It focuses on improving educator content knowledge, teaching skills for diverse learners, classroom assessment, and community engagement. Key initiatives include certification training, health and safety protocols (AED/CPR, diabetes, child abuse, food allergies, Naloxone), culturally relevant and ESL education, educator effectiveness, emergency preparedness, language and literacy development, professional conduct, and extensive school safety and security training covering behavioral health, emergency drills, recognizing concerning behaviors, situational awareness, substance use, suicide/bullying, and trauma-informed approaches.

The Adams County Technical Institute's Comprehensive Plan for 2025-2028 outlines a strategic direction focused on expanding career and technical education opportunities. Key priorities include constructing a new technical school facility to house 14 CTE programs, enhancing marketing efforts to ensure full student enrollment, and improving student performance on NOCTI technical skill assessments. The plan aims to continuously improve and expand CTE to meet local workforce needs and students' career goals.

The meeting agenda includes several key items such as a Supplemental Equipment Grant Budget Amendment, an application for a $25,000 grant for building site evaluation, and an Exclusive Buyer Agency Contract. Additionally, the committee will review the upcoming school calendar, dental and vision plans, and a Master Services Agreement. Personnel actions include the appointment of a Deputy Administrative Director and transition to an Administrative Director role. Other topics cover the proposed General Fund Operating Budget, treasury reports, payment of invoices, a review of the comprehensive and professional development plans, and discussions regarding real estate in executive sessions.

The agenda items for the meeting include general business such as the call to order, flag salute, roll call, recognition of visitors, and public comment. The meeting includes discussion and action on the December 17, 2025, meeting minutes. The consent agenda covers several recommended approvals: the ACTI-ACTEA MOU for Culinary Luncheons Stipend; an out-of-state field trip for Building Trades 1 to Frederick, MD; the GASD-ACTI Emergency Nursing Services Agreement; approval for an individual to attend the PASBO Conference; and the Academic Affiliation Agreement Between UPMC and ACTI for Allied Health student certifications. The agenda also notes reports from the Treasurer, Administrative Director, and Solicitor, and includes planned executive sessions to discuss personnel matters (prior to the consent agenda vote and immediately following the meeting) and real estate matters (following the meeting).

The general business section included the recognition of Students of the Quarter. The consent agenda addressed several personnel matters, specifically recommending approval for updated salary letters for the Business Office Coordinator and the Human Resources Coordinator/Payroll Specialist/PIMS Specialist based on the 25-26 Budget Amendment for Personnel. Additionally, the consent agenda included recommending approval for a revised 25-26 ACTI School Calendar to move the Senior Awards Celebration, and acceptance of a retirement letter effective June 30, 2026. The board approved the hire of a new Computer Networking Teacher starting December 8, 2025. In Finance and Budget, it was noted that the ACTI audit is complete. The board also approved the payment of General Fund check payments and ACTI credit card statements. Administrative reports covered updates on student attendance, discipline, NOCTI scores, the ACTI Evaluation of Educator Effectiveness Plan, and the ACTI Monthly Newsletter. The Chief Administrative Officer recommended a process for policy review, with potential formal scheduling discussed for after the December reorganization meeting. An executive session was held immediately following the regular meeting to discuss real estate and personnel.