September 29, 2026 Voting Meeting to following Planning Meeting - Operating Committee Meeting

1. Planning Session

1.A. Call to Order:  

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance:

Esther Ayeni.............Grade 11.....Dental Assisting.........................Red Lion
Ethan Bigle...............Grade 11.....Landscaping & Agriculture........South Western
Luke Jones................Grade 11.....Collision Repair Technology......Central York
 

1.D. Enrollment Follow-Up: Gerry Mentz

1.E. Comprehensive Plan Development:  Dr. Rogers, Gerry Mentz, John Stearns

1.F. TechLink Collaboration Day and TechLink Certified Fiber Optic Training Lab Innovation Grant:  Gerry Mentz, Dr. Rogers

1.G. York County Commissioner Julie Wheeler Visit:  Dr. Rogers

1.H. Occupational Advisory Committee Meeting & Dinner:  Dr. Rogers

1.I. Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, September 29, 2026........OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday, October 1, 2026.............Parent/Teacher Conferences & OAC Dinner
Friday, October 2, 2026..................Student 2-Hr Delay
Monday, October 12, 2026..............Offices Open/School Closed
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.........Student 2-Hr Delay
Thursday, October 22, 2026............OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (6:00 PM Budget)
Friday, October 30, 2026.................1:30 PM Student Early Dismissal
Thursday, November 12, 2026.........1:30 PM Student Early Dismissal & Open House
Friday, November 13, 2026.............Teacher In-Service/No Students
Friday, November 20, 2026.............1:30 PM Student Early Dismissal
Tuesday, November 24, 2026..........OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Wednesday, November 25, 2026.....Offices Open/School Closed
November 26, 27, 30, 2026............School & Offices Closed
 

2. Public Meeting - Opening Items

2.A. Roll Call:

2.B. Announcement of Executive Session:

2.C. Approval of Minutes:
It is recommended that the Joint Operating Committee Minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting, be approved.

2.D. Citizens' Input on Agenda Related Items:

3. Personnel Information Items

3.A. Resignation:  The Assistant Secretary has accepted the following resignation:

Mary Dolinar - Full-time Food Service Employee - Effective October 9, 2026
 

3.B. Family Medical Leave:  The following individual has been granted Family Medical Leave for up to 12 weeks:
1)  James Brady - Warehouse Specialist - Placed on FMLA effective September 22, 2026 - FMLA qualifying leave with an approximate return to work date of December 15, 2026.
2)  Jason Coyle - Technical Teacher - Placed on Intermittent FMLA, effective September 8, 2026 - FMLA qualifying leave. 
3)  Alexis John - Adult Education Career Services Coordinator - Placed on Intermittent FMLA effective September 16, 2026 - FMLA qualifying leave.
4)  Samuel Shaw - School Counselor - Placed on Intermittent FMLA effective August 30, 2026 - FMLA qualifying leave. 
 

4. Personnel Recommendations

4.A. Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers:  It is recommended that the following individuals be approved as day-to-day substitute teachers, homebound instructors, and/or clerical substitutes for the 2026/27 school year:

1. Melissa Chapman
2. Ashley Darinsig
3. Monica Garin
4. Lindsey Keefer
5. Brandi Lieb
6. Christopher Tiefert
7. Sarah Rettig
8. Austin Richcreek

4.B. Prospective Teacher Substitutes:  It is recommended that the following individuals be approved as day-to-day substitute teachers, limited to substituting a maximum of 20 days for their assigned teacher during their 2026/27 student teaching/field experience.  The service limit will be removed following graduation from their teaching program:

1. Madison Kupcha
2. William Lytle
3. Bryce Reynolds

4.C. Extracurricular Positions:  It is recommended that the following extracurricular positions be approved for the 2026/27 school year:
Varsity Assistant Cheerleading Coach..........................Christie Low (Starr)
 

4.D. Adult Education Part-Time Instructors:  It is recommended that the following individuals be approved as Adult Education part-time Instructors to be used on an as-needed basis for the 2026/27 school year, including the summer of 2027:
1.  Eric Crabtree
2.  Korry Dunkle
3.  Samantha Hendershot
4.  Scott Snyder
 

4.E. Cooperative Education Student - Adult Education:   It is recommended that Natalie Barshinger be approved to assist with Adult & Continuing Education for the 2026/27 school year at a rate of $12.00 per hour.
 

4.F. Cooperative Education Students—Food Services:  It is recommended that Logan Hassa and Devon Kise be approved to assist with the Food Services Department for the 2026/27 school year at a rate of pay of $12.00 per hour.
 

4.G. Requests to Attend Conferences:  It is recommended that approval be granted for the following individuals to attend their respective conferences:

4.G.1. Paving the Way to Education Success Conference
Date:  October 6-7, 2026
Location:  Lancaster, PA
Attendee:  Nola Bassett, School Counselor
Total Approximate Costs: $135.00

4.G.2. PACTA Co-Op Coordinator Conference
Date:  October 14-16, 2026
Location:  State College, PA
Attendee:  Donald Bryant, Co-Op Coordinator
Total Approximate Costs:  $680.00

4.G.3. Early Childhood Education Summit
Date:  October 19-21, 2026
Location:  State College, PA
Attendee:  Mindy Miller, Early Childhood Education Teacher
Total Approximate Costs: $1,085.00

4.G.4. PASBO Facilities & Transportation Conference
Date:  October 22-23, 2026
Location:  State College, PA
Attendee:  Jennifer Kline, Transportation Coordinator
Total Approximate Costs:  $700.00

4.G.5. PACTA Executive Committee and CTE Legislative Meeting
Date:  October 29-30, 2026
Location:  Altoona, PA
Attendee:  Dr. Scott Rogers, Administrative Director
Total Approximate Costs:  $200.00

4.G.6. Association for Career and Technical Education Vision 2026 (National Conference)
Date:  December 2-5, 2026
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Attendees:  Jeff Richards, Joe Terch, Nick Staab, Dr. Scott Rogers & TBD
Total Approximate Costs:  $9,500.00 (Perkins Funded)
 

5. Secondary Education Recommendations

5.A. Evacuation Site Memorandum of Understanding:  It is recommended that the Evacuation Site Memorandum of Understanding between York County School of Technology and Living Word Community Church be approved.
 

5.B. Establish/Renew a Student Activity:  It is recommended that permission be granted to establish/renew the following student activities:

5.B.1. Future Farmers of America (FFA)
School Year: 2026/27
Advisor Name:  Katie Warner
Student Officer Name:  Hollie Olewiler

5.B.2. NAHB Student Chapter
School Year:  2026/27
Advisor Name:  Mr. Sabold
Student Officer Name:  Cody Warner

5.B.3. FCCLA
School Year:  2026/27
Advisors:  Mindy Miller, Nicole Lau, Samantha McDonald
Student Officer Name:  Ginger Day

5.C. Field Trips:  It is recommended that the following field trips be approved.

5.C.1. Class/Organization:  NAHB Student Chapter Club
Destination:  NAHB Competition at the 2027 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV
School Year:  2026/27
Date:  February 1 - 5, 2027
Cost:  $30,883.00 (16 students)

5.C.2. Class/Organization:  Landscaping/FFA
Destination:  Flowers by Bauers Greenhouse, Jarrettsville, MD
School Year:  2026/27
Date:  October 14, 2026
Cost:  $0 - (40 students)

5.C.3. Class/Organization:  Skills USA
Destination:  Region 1 Conference, Albany, NY
School Year:  2026/27
Date:  October 9-11, 2026
Cost:  $0 - (1 student) - Cost is covered through Perkins

5.C.4. Class/Organization:  Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
Destination:  VFW Jarrettsville Manor-Memorial, Forest Hill, MD
School Year:  2026/27
Date:  September 27, 2026
Cost:  $200.00 (23 Students)

5.D. Fundraisers:  It is recommended that permission be granted for students to conduct the following fundraising activities:

5.D.1. Group:  NAHB Student Chapter
Advisor/Coach:  Mr. Sabold
Sheds built to customer specs.
September 1, 2026 - May 21, 2027

5.D.2. Group:  NAHB Student Chapter
Advisor/Coach:  Mr. Sabold
Donation Letter Campaign
September 1, 2026 - February 24, 2027

5.D.3. Group:  NAHB Student Chapter
Advisor/Coach:  Mr. Sabold
R&K Sub Sale
October 8 - November 5, 2026
December 12, 2026 - January 7, 2027

5.D.4. Group:  FCCLA
Advisor/Coach:  Mindy Miller
White Clover Candles
October 5-23, 2026

5.D.5. Group:  FCCLA
Advisor/Coach:  Mindy Miller
R&K Subs
August 31 - September 14, 2026

5.D.6. Group:  FCCLA
Advisor/Coach:  Mindy Miller
Vendor Bingo - December
December 6, 2026

5.D.7. Group:  FCCLA
Advisor/Coach:  Mindy Miller
Vendor Bingo - May
May 2, 2027

5.D.8. Group:  Drama Club
Advisor/Coach:  Brandon May
Inside Out Cookies
October 1-14, 2026

5.D.9. Group:  Drama Club
Advisor/Coach:  Brandon May
Brogue General Store Subs & Sandwiches
January 4-20, 2027

5.D.10. Group:  HOSA
Advisor/Coach:  Mrs. Hawkins
White Clover Farms Candles
October 26 - November 6, 2026

5.D.11. Group:  SkillsUSA
Advisor/Coach:  Katie Ream / Greg Seibert
Popcorn Loft
October 5-21, 2026

6. Business Office Recommendations

6.A. HVAC Change Order Proposal:  It is recommended that the following change order proposal be approved:
MVP Specialty Services LLC, #003 in the amount of $4,300.15 to add additional roof vents.
 

6.B. Permission to Award Bids:  It is recommended that permission be granted to award bids to the following company for the amounts listed below.  These items will be funded by the Perkins Grant.
Communications Technology
G.E. Richards Graphic Supplies Co. Inc....Programmable Paper Cutter....$24,182.00
G.E. Richards Graphic Supplies Co. Inc....Digital Die Cutter..........................$35,642.00
 

6.C. Permission to Purchase:  It is recommended that permission be granted to purchase one (1) Walk In Combination Cooler Freezer, Remote including installation in the amount of $49,500.00 from Douglas Equipment.  This purchase will be purchased through Costars and funded by the Federal Perkins Grant.

7. Administration Recommendations:  It is recommended that the following Administration Recommendations be approved.

7.A. Acceptance of Policies:  It is recommended that the following policy be accepted for a first reading:
Policy 335:  Family and Medical Leaves
 

7.B.

PSBA Officer Elections:  It is recommended that approval be granted to cast ballots for the annual PSBA officer election.  All the positions are unopposed.  

8. Treasurer's Report: 
It is recommended that the Treasurer's Report for month ending August 31, 2026, be approved and authorization be granted to pay bills in the amount of $6,103,511.81.
 

9. Other Business

10. Citizen Input on Non-Agenda Related Items

11. Adjournment: