Heather Brown

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.

The meeting included staff recognitions, reports from the President, Superintendent of Record, Solicitor, and Executive Director. The Organization & Curriculum Committee discussed and recommended the approval of continued participation in the Bureau of Career and Technical Education -- Technical Assistance Program (TAP), participation in the Aerium Summit, presentations at the 2025 Integrated Learning Conference, and the continuation of services through Crisis Center North. The Personnel Committee recommended approving substitutes, supplemental contracts, a non-contract EMT Supplemental Contract, non-contract supplemental positions for bus and parking lot duty, new instructors and assistants, student teachers, and the holiday calendar for support staff, as well as accepting resignations and ratifying uncompensated leave. The Finance Committee reviewed accounts payable, budget reports, and cash reports, ratified software renewals, accepted anonymous donations, and ratified an agreement for IT support. The Building and Grounds and Policy Committees had no action items. The Legislative Report included information items, and there were no action items for the Public Relations Report.