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Aug 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West Side Career and Technology Center Joint Operating Committee Joint Operating Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee held an executive session to discuss personnel matters before proceeding to regular business. Key actions included approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Education Support Professionals Association, authorizing a contract for behavioral health services, and appointing a Senior Class Advisor and an HVAC long-term substitute. Additionally, the committee approved the first reading of a whistleblower policy, adopted administrative team goals, accepted the emergency operations plan, and approved a memorandum of understanding for a nurse's pantry program. Further actions included granting professional status to an instructor and denying a specific grievance.
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West Side Career and Technology Center Joint Operating Committee Minutes Of Joint Operating Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed administrative reports and discussed various operational and financial items. Approvals were granted for professional development travel, a memorandum of understanding for ESL/ELD services, and student tuition rates for non-member districts. Licensing agreements for Adobe and Microsoft software were authorized, along with maintenance contracts for IT support. The committee also approved payments for construction waterproofing services, facility usage for a soccer club, and the appointment of extracurricular positions and health trust trustees. Additionally, the committee acted on administrative team goals, ratified a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Education Association, and accepted a letter of intent to retire from a staff member.
Jun 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West Side Career and Technology Center Joint Operating Committee Minutes Of Joint Operating Committee
The Joint Operating Committee meeting addressed various personnel, financial, and operational matters. The committee discussed and approved the final 2026-2027 budget, reappointed key staff members including paraeducators, the school physician, and the substitute assigner, and authorized a salary increase for the Assistant Director/Principal. Additionally, the committee renewed several service agreements, including the Guest Teacher Program, Bayada Home Health Care, eSchoolMall, Northeast Data, and Raptor Visitor Management. The committee also passed the final reading of the dress and grooming policy, approved facility usage for training purposes, authorized compensation for professional staff student opportunities, amended a payment payee, and approved the list of bills from the previous month.
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West Side Career And Technology Center Joint Operating Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several administrative, educational, and financial matters. Key agenda items included the review of bank accounts and administrative reports. Educational initiatives involved the approval for students to attend a national leadership conference, the adoption of a new school calendar, and the implementation of a welding program. Policy updates regarding dress, grooming, and auditing were discussed. Financial actions focused on adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, renewing food service management contracts, and approving payments for roof consulting and association memberships. Additionally, the committee authorized facility use for community and educational programs, approved a mental health professional funding agreement, and addressed staffing and legislative delegation appointments.
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