Dawn Bressler

The Sunshine Meeting included discussion regarding a parking lot issue in Truck Driver Training with a vendor, who committed to future inspection and repairs. Key discussion points during the subsequent voting meeting included budget review, the upcoming union contract review, and updates on facility maintenance, such as repairs to equipment in Welding, Culinary Arts, and the installation of new infrastructure components. Operational approvals included the appointment of a substitute instructor, adjustment of the standard mileage rate to $0.725 per mile effective January 1, 2026, and authorization for students and adults to attend the SkillsUSA competition. The committee also approved the first reading of several new and revised policies, a snow make-up day for December 23, 2025 closure, a fundraiser for Health Occupations, the disposal of various obsolete school properties, user agreements for career center-issued credit cards, the first reading of the 2026-27 School Calendar, and the first reading of the CCCTC Induction Plan.

The document outlines the agenda for two related meetings: a Non-Voting Sunshine Meeting and a Voting Sunshine Meeting, both occurring on the same date. Key discussion topics included the Roll Call, Recognition of Visitors and Public Comment periods. Administrative reports were scheduled from various directors, including the Executive Director, Principal, Superintendent of Record, and Directors of IT, Maintenance, Adult Education/Marketing, and Truck Driver Training. A significant portion of the agenda involved the review and approval of the Financial Statements for December 2025, including the General Fund Treasurer's Report, Payment Summary (Bills to be Paid), and Student Activity Report. The voting session also included consideration of Employment & Resignations, Old Business, New Business, and concluded with an Executive Session for personnel matters.

The reorganization meeting included the election of temporary and permanent leadership for 2026, with Jason Porter elected as Chairperson and Doreen Hoover as Vice Chairperson. Key personnel appointments approved included Terry Struble as Superintendent of Record and Ed Vancas as Legislative Chairperson for 2026. Operational items discussed included the scheduling of future work sessions and regular meetings, retention of legal counsel, approval of a linkage agreement with Community County Services, Inc., and approval of several purchases exceeding $5,000 for nursing education materials, testing performance bonds, and mixers. Additionally, the committee approved a snow make-up day and the disposal of outdated school properties.

The meeting included discussions on Penn State DuBois, the Fall Festival, and parking lot updates, with a review of the Special Populations Coordinator position. A thank you was extended to Todd Jeffries for his service to the CCCTC. Updates were provided on student attendance and motivation, the Induction Plan, and plans for classroom visits. The committee reviewed financial statements and the agenda. Actions taken included approving family medical leave, substitute instructors, and employing a Special Populations Coordinator. New and revised policies were adopted, along with a Certificate of Resolution for the CCCTC Section 125 Premium-Only Plan and an addendum to the agreement with ESS Northeast, LLC. The disposal of a Muller mixer and Whiteman cement mixer was approved, as well as program fundraisers and agreements for the Student Assistance Program and Third-Party Commercial Driver's License Skills Testing. An executive session was held for personnel matters.

The meeting included an executive session for personnel matters. The committee approved an agreement with Young, Oakes, Brown and Co., P.C., pending solicitor approval, and a contract with the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO).