Joshua Testa

The meeting included an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, followed by the regular meeting. Key discussion points in the administrative report included the success of SkillsUSA Districts, upcoming participation in a national CTE Learning Cohort in the Dominican Republic, and ongoing work regarding the PSFIG grant bid packet for building envelope repairs. Other reports highlighted the opening of the 26-27 application, advancements in Career Pathway Pilots, and collaboration with Duquesne Light employees. Workforce Education updates covered national conference attendance and progress on the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) for the Perkins grant. Financial updates involved the approval of the Treasurer's Report and payment of bills. The committee also approved an updated job description for a position pending solicitor review. Several travel requests were approved, including attendance at the PACTA Symposium, the 2026 PA ProStart Invitational for the FCCLA club, the PaTTAN PDE Conference, the PACTA 2026 Spring CTE Central Study Tour, and the PDE 2026 Data Summit.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various administrative and financial matters. Jason Lucia was appointed as acting board secretary. The administrative report covered policy updates, comprehensive planning, budget preparations, and work learning project partnerships. Reports were given on career and technical education, workforce education, adult education, and grants. The committee approved the Treasurer's Report, payment of bills, and opening accounts for the CWCTC Caring Closet and Student Support Services. Policies were acknowledged and approved, and travel requests were approved for conferences. Personnel matters included the approval of a resignation, the hiring of a Culinary Instructor and a substitute nurse, and an employee leave. The meeting then adjourned.

The meeting included discussions on facility improvement grants, the budget process for 2025-26, and CTE pathways models. Updates were provided on satellite programs, a grant partnership opportunity for Middle School CTE pathways development, and the 2025 Student Career Connections Fair. The committee discussed updating and revising satellite programs, attending the PATTAN/Special Education Conference, hosting a Prospective Student Open House and an Elementary Night Event, and various student achievements and course enrollments. Business outreach efforts, articulation agreements with universities, and the CWCTC Works program were also highlighted. The committee was awarded a Competitive Equipment Grant and is awaiting funding announcements for the Supplemental Equipment Grant. PennDOT approval for Heavy Truck State Inspection and upcoming CDL classes were discussed. The committee also approved soliciting bids for supplies and equipment for the 2025-26 school year, second readings of several policies, travel requests for the Aspiring Educators program and SkillsUSA club, hiring a substitute teacher, and Family Medical Leave (FMLA) for an employee. A Resignation Agreement with an employee was also approved.

The meeting included discussions on EA contract negotiations, federal monitoring for the ARP/ESSER grant, and building project engineering services. There were updates on partnerships with business and industry, the PennDot Paint the Plow contest, and planning for the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Grant and Student Threat Assessment Team. The committee reviewed grant applications, machinist apprentice classes, auto body classes, welding classes, state inspection and emissions certification classes, and CDL classes. The committee approved advertising for liquidation of unused equipment, CTSO Club Advisors, and joint purchasing consortium membership. The committee also reviewed and approved several policies, a renewal agreement for service delivery between St. Vincent College and Central Westmoreland CTC, a cosmetology field trip, and PACTA Workshops. Several personnel actions were taken, including resignations and new hires.

The meeting included administrative and financial updates, as well as reports from the Assistant Directors of Career & Technical Education and Workforce Education, and the Coordinator of Grants & Adult Education. The committee discussed policy updates, contracted services, and personnel matters, including resignations and new hires. Additionally, the committee approved advertising jointly for the purchase of multi-purpose paper and discussed the implementation of new equipment.