September 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Committee of the Whole Monthly Meeting of the GJCTC JOC

Description:  Refer to the attachment to see the revised Public Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Description: 

1. Policy 102: Academic Standards
2. Policy 103: Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students
3. Policy 104: Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Staff
4. Policy 113.2: Behavior Support  
5. Policy 218: Student Discipline
6. Policy 218.1: Weapons 
7. Policy 221: Dress and Grooming
8. Policy 247: Hazing
9. Policy 801: Public Records
10. Policy 818: Contracted Services Personnel
11. Policy 827: Conflict of Interest

Description: 

1. Zack Buchholz, Cooperative Education Coordinator: 2026 PCEA Conference - Strategies for Success in Work-Based Learning, October 15-16, 2026
   • Registration Fee: $300.00
2. Shelby Kieta, SkillsUSA Advisor and Joel Yoder, SkillsUSA Advisor: SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference
   • Advisors' Registration Fees: $60.00
   • Advisors' Hotel Fees: $1,219.92
3. Carissa Penatzer, Health Assistant Instructor: Strategies: Educational Excellence for Health Care Providers and Educators, November 12-13, 2026
   • Registration Fee: $400.00
   • Hotel: $417.00
   • Mileage: $88.16
4. John S. Augustine, Administrative Director, Tricia Rummel, Assistant Director, and Serena Bridges, Assistant Principal: Pathways to Career Readiness: An Education and Workforce Development Symposium, February 9-10, 2027
   • Registration Fee: $1,050
   • Hotel: $417.00

Description: 

1. All programs are fully operational.
2. Collision Repair and Industrial Refinishing is recommended to be removed from probationary status.

Description:  Amanda Husar, Part-time Custodian, effective Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Description:  The administration recommends hiring Dennis Lohr, effective September 8, 2026, at the prorated rate of $59,000/year plus benefits. Clearances received.

Description:  The administration recommends hiring Alexander Prociuk, effective September 14, 2026, at the prorated rate of $50,964/year plus benefits. Clearances received.

Description:  TBA

Description:  The administration recommends approval of the following articulation agreements for the 2026-2027 school year:

1. Point Part University
2. Saint Francis University

Description:  Instructional Aides for the 2026-2027 school year, 5.5 hours/day, $13.25/hour. (Retroactive)

1. Gregory Heinlein, effective August 31, 2026 - September 4, 2026
2. Edward Pfeil, effective September 2, 2026 
3. Jim Revel, effective September 14, 2026 - September 15, 2026

Description:  Part-time Custodian, 4.5 hours/day, $13.50/hour:

Description:  Full-time Custodian, $13.50/hour, with single benefits
Start date: TBD
Sara Petrondi
3753 Main Street, Apt. B 104
Morgantown, PA 15943
 

Description:  GJCTC Instructor who has reached tenure:

1. Abigail Gerber, Graphic and Digital Media Design Instructor

Description: 

1. Zack Buchholz, Cooperative Education Coordinator, to mentor: Alexander Prociuk, Secondary Culinary Arts Instructor and Dennis Lohr, Secondary Diesel Technology Instructor.
2. Carissa Penatzer, Secondary Health Assistant Instructor, to mentor: Kennedy Fry, Secondary Cosmetology Instructor (Year 2) and Mary Potter, Secondary Cosmetology Instructor (Year 2)
3. Jen Wyant, Secondary Pre-Teacher Prep Instructor, to mentor: Tyler Mosorjak, Special Education Instructor (Year 2) and Megan Revesz, Special Education Instructor.

Description: 

1. 9th Grade Tours - Jen Steele, High School Secretary
2. Occupational Advisory Committee Guru - Scott Thomas, Secondary Construction Trades Instructor
3. Adult Education Graduation - Fran Kazmierczyk, Adult Education Career Coach
4. High School Graduation - Shelby Kieta
5. CTSO Guru - Carissa Penatzer, Secondary Health Assistant Instructor
6. Canvas Guru - Carissa Penatzer, Secondary Health Assistant Instructor
7. Mentor Program Guru - Zackery Buchholz, Co-Op Coordinator

Description:  Student Activity Advisors for the 2026-2027 school year, at the following rates: $2,100/year single advisor rate, $1,050/year co-advisor rate.

1. ProStart - Alex Procuik, Secondary Culinary Arts Instructor
2. National Technical Honor Society - Jen Weyant, Pre-Teacher Preparation Program and Carissa Penatzer, Secondary Health Assistant Instructor
3. SkillsSUA - Shelby Kieta, Robotic Tech Instructor, Kelly Abel, Secondary Health Assistant Instructor, and Joel Yoder, Collision Repair and Industrial Refinishing Instructor
4. Battle Bots - Scott Prits, Secondary Machine Tool Technology Instructor and Brody Kieta, Welding Instructor
5. Motor Sport Club - Corey Leahey, Automotive Technology Instructor and Jeremy Hall, Automotive Technology Instructor

Description:  Mrs. Serena Bridges, former Special Education Facilitator, is now to be designated as GJCTC's Assistant Principal.

Description:  Venue: 1st Summit Arena
Date: May 20, 2027
Rental Fee: $2,500

Description: 

1. Cosmetology - Addition
   1. Amy Rummel, Salon Owner - Skeeters
   2. Emily Albough - Salon Owner - Hair Maiden Salon & Style
2. Culinary Arts - Addition
   1. Amanda Hogue - Owner - Bites & Brews
3. Graphics and Digital Media Design - Addition
   1. Bobby Bridges - Owner - Bridge Perspective Photo & Video
4. Health Assistant - Additions
   1. Michael Donald - DON - Maple Winds Healthcare & Rehabilitation
   2. Rebecca Christ - HR Manager - Laurel View Village
   3. James Ahacic - Associate Director -  Conemaugh School of Nursing 
5. Health Assistant - Deletions
   1. Bernie Varner 
   2. Lorrie Douglass 
   3. Diane Kurchak 

Description: 

1.  FYI - The Administration would like to acknowledge and thank Sherwin-Williams Paint Store for their generous donation of paints, stains, and polyurethanes to GJCTC's Construction Technology Program.
2. FYI - The Administration would like to acknowledge and thank Linda Kelly for her generous donation of a 2008 Ford Escape to GJCTC's Automotive Programs.

Description:  $25,000 matching grant.

Description:  "Letter of Agreement" for referrals between the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center and the Alternate Community Resource Program (ACRP).

Description: 

1. Rockwood School District     
   1. Grade 11 Student - Welding
2. Shade Central City School District
   1. Grade 11 Student - Graphic and Digital Media Design    

Description:  Minutes from the August 5, 2026 Building and Grounds Committee Meeting.

Description:  Discussion

Description:  Cost: $125/Day
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

September 23, 2026 - November 19, 2026 (19 Days)

Description:  SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference
Dates: October 28-30, 2026
Location: Seven Springs, Champion, PA
Number of Students: 12
Registration Fees: $390.00 (School/Students)
Hotel Fees: $4,223.82 (Student Funded - SkillsUSA)

Description:  None