Stephanie Barto

The meeting commenced with a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions in the administrative report included the 2023 Financial Report from Herbein & Company, Inc., noting the successful audit with no concerns despite recent staff changes, specifically the replacement of the accountant responsible for year-end procedures. Additionally, the timeline for submitting the Annual Financial Report (AFR) to PDE was noted, confirming it will be submitted by December 31, 2023, pending revision after the local Herbein audit completion.

The Committee of the Whole meeting agenda included procedural items such as the Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and Courtesy of the Floor, where the public may address the Joint Operating Committee (JOC) Board with comments limited to five minutes. Key administrative reports involved a General Summary update of the June 30, 2023 Financial Reports and the presentation of the 2024 - 2025 General Operating Fund and Academic Center Fund Budgets. The Joint Operating Committee was asked to approve the 2023 Financial Reports from Herbein & Company, Inc. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The Committee of the Whole meeting included a presentation of the June 30, 2020 Financial Report by Herbein & Company, Inc., which provided a review of the fiscal year summary. Following this, there was a review of the 2021/2022 General Operating Fund Budget and the Academic Center Fund Budget. No new business was reported before the meeting was adjourned.

The Committee of the Whole meeting included standard opening procedures such as the Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and Courtesy of the Floor. Key discussion items involved the presentation of the 2025-2026 General Operating Fund and Academic Center Fund Budgets, followed by New Business. The meeting concluded with adjournment, and planning for the next steps included scheduling a reorganizational meeting and a subsequent Joint Operating Committee meeting.

The Joint Operating Committee (JOC) meeting agenda included procedural items such as the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Courtesy of the Floor. Key actions involved approval of minutes from January 28, 2026, subcommittee reports, and administrative updates, including a budget status update. Personnel actions included the resignation of an instructor and the appointment of a part-time School Police Officer, alongside notification of status changes and other resignations/retirements. The committee addressed Adult Workforce Education proposals, retroactively approving an agreement for Maintenance "A" Electrician Assessment and proposing new training agreements with Samuel Adams PA Brewery Company. Business and Finance actions included retroactively approving continued participation in the Lehigh Valley Cooperative Purchasing Council's Gasoline and Diesel Fuel bid and approving a revised agreement with Emergency Labeling System (ELS) 911 for a School Safety Mapping Solution. Several policies underwent second reading and adoption, while others were reviewed for a first reading. The Facility Subcommittee addressed flooring confirmation for a renovation project and a credit received regarding a Fire Alarm System upgrade. The Education Subcommittee addressed conference attendance for staff and approval for multiple student overnight field trips and CTSO events in March 2026.