August 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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Call to order at ____________ by the Chairperson
Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call _______ Ms. Stacey Livengood, Belle Vernon _______ Ms. Robin Savage, Greensburg Salem _______ Dr. Scott Learn, Hempfield _______ Mr. Tim Mortimore, Jeannette _______ Mr. Don Seder, Mt. Pleasant _______ Mr. Heath Shrum, Norwin _______ Mr. Jim Matarazzo, Penn Trafford _______ Mr. John Eutsey, Southmoreland _______ Ms. Monica Ustazewski, Yough Other attendees: _______ Dr. Jason Lucia, Administrative Director _______ Ms. Darcy Szymkiewicz, Assistant Director of CTE _______ Mr. Dan Glover, Business Manager _______Ms. Heidi Fedorko, Confidential Secretary _______Mr. Russell Lucas, Solicitor Amendments: Public Comments: Communications: |
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2. Approval of the Minutes
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2.A. Approval of the Minutes
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Motion to approve the minutes of the JOC meeting held on June 3, 2026.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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2.B. Amendment of the Agenda
Description:
Motion to amend the agenda to add the following items for action by the JOC:
Item 5.H. Amend Policy #210 Description: Motion to amend Policy #210 as presented to add Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) as eligible administrators of medications, and to waive the second reading and adopt immediately the amended Policy. Item 8.L. Adjust Professional Employee Status from Part-Time to Full-TimeDescription: Motion to change the employment status of Nicole Destefano from part-time to full-time effective for the 2026-2027 school year. |
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3. Administrative Report
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Dr. Jason Lucia, Administrative Director |
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4. Financial Updates
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4.A. Treasurer's Reports/Recommendations
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Motion to approve the financial status of the various accounts and make a recommendation for the payment of bills.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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5. General Items
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5.A. NTMA Apprenticeship Program Agreement
Description:
Motion to approve the NTMA agreement and instructors list for adult education for 2026-2028 with final review and approval of the center's solicitor
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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5.B. Permission to Advertise
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Motion to permit the Administration to advertise for positions as deemed necessary during the 2026-27 school year.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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5.C. Budgetary Amendment
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Motion to grant administration the authority to amend the budget to reflect additional grants, revenues, and expenditures not in the original budget, pursuant to section 609 School Code for the 2026-27 school year. Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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5.D. Extra-Curricular Activities Approval
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Motion to approve for the Administrative Director to approve all daily extra-curricular activities for the 2026-27 school year. Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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5.E. Student Handbook
Description:
Motion to approve the 2026-27 Student Handbook as presented, with the final form of the document subject to the solicitor’s
review and approval. Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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5.F. Satellite Program Agreements
Description:
Motion to approve satellite programs within sending districts, with final approval of Agreement of Lease and Agreement for Establishment and Operation by the solicitor.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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5.G. Health and Safety Plan
Description:
Motion to approve the Pennsylvania Department of Education ARP/ESSER Health and Safety Plan, as presented, for the 2026-27 school year. No revisions have been made.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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5.H. Amend Policy #210
Description:
Motion to amend Policy #210 as presented to add Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) as eligible administrators of medications, and to waive the second reading and adopt immediately the amended Policy.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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6. Contracted Services
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6.A. Questeq E-Rate Proposal 27-28
Description:
Motion to approve the Questeq E-Rate Services Proposal for the period of July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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6.B. Transportation Services Agreement
Description:
Motion to approve the Transportation Services Agreement with DMJ Transportation, Inc. with final review and approval by the center's solicitor.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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6.C. Contract Renewal - Anne Briggs
Description:
Motion to approve a contract with Anne Briggs for the 2026-27 school year for Vocational Rehabilitation Services at a rate of $30/hour paid through grant funding.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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7. Travel Requests
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7.A. PACTA 2026 CTE Fall Workshops
Description:
Motion to approve for Michelle DeLuca to attend the PACTA 2026 CTE Fall Workshops at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College, PA, from October 1st -October 2nd at an approximate cost of $550.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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7.B. Human Resources Bootcamp Workshop
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Motion to approve for Renee Jones to attend the Human Resources Bootcamp Workship in Harrisburg, PA on October 6, 2026 at an approximate cost of $600.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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7.C. 2026 PA Cooperative Education Conference
Description:
Motion to approve for Debbie Grindle and Paige Ponsonby to attend the 2026 PA Cooperative Education Conference at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, in State College, PA on October 15 & 16 2026, at an approximate cost of $1,000. (PCEA-Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Association)
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8. Personnel
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8.A. Recognition of Instructors Achieving Tenure
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Motion to publicly recognize the following Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (CWCTC) instructors who have achieved tenure:
Brian O'Dell Janet O'Dell Bob Pelzer Colby Pettis Chris Wagner Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.B. Revised Organization Chart and Updated Job Titles
Description:
Motion to approve the revised organization chart and updated job titles, as presented. (see attached drafted org chart)
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.C. Supervisor Of Workforce Education Position
Description:
Motion to hire Paige Ponsonby as Supervisor of Workforce Education, effective immediately for the 2026-2027 school year at a Salary of $85,000, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and submission of any other necessary documents.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.D. Dean of Students Position
Description:
Motion to hire Brian O'Dell as Dean of Students, effective immediately for the 2026-2027 school year at Year 10 (salary of $71,054), pending receipt of all necessary clearances and submission of any other necessary documents, with all other terms and conditions as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the CWCTC EA.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.E. Vocational Counselor Position
Description:
Motion to hire Rena Ramsden as Vocational Counselor, effective immediately for the 2026-2027 school year at Year 14 (salary of $61,918), pending receipt of all necessary clearances and submission of any other necessary documents, with all other terms and conditions as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the CWCTC EA.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.F. Wellness In The Workforce Teacher Position
Description:
Motion to hire Molly Hudson as a Wellness in the Workforce Teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year at Year 18 (salary of $52,783), pending receipt of all necessary clearances and submission of any other necessary documents, with all other terms and conditions as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the CWCTC EA.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.G. Construction Trades Teacher Position
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Motion to hire Brett Ginther as Construction Trades teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year at Year 15 (step 4; salary of $59,635), pending receipt of all necessary clearances and submission of any other necessary documents, with all other terms and conditions as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the CWCTC EA.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.H. Workbased Learning Coordinator (R&D) Position Transfer
Description:
Motion to transfer Christine Richards to the position of Workbased Learning Coordinator (Restoration & Design), effective immediately for the 2026-2027 school year at Year 6 (salary of $80,189), pending receipt of all necessary clearances and submission of any other necessary documents.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.I. CTTA New Hire
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Motion to hire Paula Marks as a CTTA at an hourly rate of $17.94/hour (approximate annual salary of $25,161), effective immediately for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and submission of any other necessary documents, with all other terms and conditions as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the CWCTC ESPA.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.J. Substitutes
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Motion to approve the 2026-2027 list of substitute teachers, custodians, office and first aid personnel, pending receipt of valid clearances and documentation.
Teachers: V Duane Spencer, Vanessa Musgrove, Pat Walter, Joe O'Brien, Kayla Hollis, Debbie Brannaka, Pam Wortman, Katie Howell, Corry Vargo, Celena Colcombe, Julie Cope 1st Aid: Debbie Brannaka, V Duane Spencer, Katie Howell Maintenance: Madison Lucia, Kevin McFeaters Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.K. First Aid Medical Assistant
Description:
Motion to hire Cassie Fletcher as the First Aid Medical Assistant effective for the 2026-2027 school year at the salary of $44,241.60, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and submission of any other necessary documents, with all other terms and conditions as set forth in the CWCTC Admin 3 Compensation Plan.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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8.L. Adjust Professional Employee Status from Part-Time to Full-Time
Description:
Motion to change the employment status of Nicole Destefano from part-time to full-time effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |
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9. Solicitor
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10. Adjournment
Description:
Motion to adjourn at _________ until the next regular meeting on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30 pm.
Motioned ___________ Seconded ____________ Vote ___________ Comments: |