October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Joint Operating Committee Meeting
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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3. Minutes
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3.A. Approve the minutes of the September 10, 2026, Joint Operating Committee Meeting. Review and Action.
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4. Correspondence
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5. Public Comments
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6. Approval to receive and file:
A. Production Control Fund Report B. Cafeteria Statement of Profit and Loss C. Treasurer's Report D. Capital Reserve Fund Report E. Student Activities Fund Report These reports will be available to receive and file at the November 12, 2026 meeting. |
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7. Accounts Payable
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8. Administrative Committee Report - Dr. Braden Hendershot
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9. Executive Directors Report - Mrs. Adrianne Jones
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10. Solicitors Report - Ms. Elizabeth Kelly
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11. Personnel
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11.A. Approve Salary Column Adjustment for Amanda Brown, Exercise Science/Sports Medicine Instructor from C&T 1/Step 6 to C&T 1/Step 6 +18 with salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective first payroll in February 2027. Review and Action.
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11.B. Motion to approve Tara Apgar and Judith Milositz as additional general substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year. Review and Action.
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11.C. Approve the resignation of Mr. Edward Rarick, Business Manager, effective September 23, 2026. Review and Action.
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11.D. Approve and accept the retirement of Susan Day, Cooperative Education Coordinator, effective October 5, 2026. Review and Action.
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11.E. Approve Mike Galler as a Temporary Cooperative Education Substitute Instructor, effective October 13, 2026, contingent upon receipt of acceptable final clearances, to work up to three (3) days per week, as needed, at a rate of $350 per day, based on a 7-hour, 20-minute workday, without benefits, until a permanent Cooperative Education Instructor is appointed or until otherwise determined by the Administration.
When Cooperative Education responsibilities, including required workplace visits, necessitate duties outside of the standard contractual workday, Mr. Galler may adjust his daily start and/or end time accordingly, provided that the total workday does not exceed 7 hours and 20 minutes without prior administrative approval. Review and Action. |
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11.F. Approve the appointment of Luke Kitzmiller to the position of Maintenance Technician at the hourly rate of $29.59 (PSERS $10.06) with benefits according to the Educational Support Personnel Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective October 13, 2026, contingent upon receipt of acceptable final clearances. Review and Action.
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12. Business/Administrative
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12.A. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement between Career Institute of Technology Joint Operating Committee and Steve Curran, effective October 8, 2026, through June 30, 2027 as per the attached. Review and Action.
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12.B. Approve Contracted Services Agreement between Career Institute of Technology and Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc. to provide technical accounting assistance in the operations of the financial administration and accounting functions, effective October 9, 2026, as per the attached. Reveiw and Action.
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12.C. Approve to authorize the Executive Director, Adrianne Jones, to approve and execute the renewal of the Electric Supply Agreement with Provident Energy on behalf of the Career Institute of Technology for electric supply beginning with the July 2027 meter read, based upon final pricing and recommendation received through the procurement process. Review and Action.
Description:
CIT has participated in this group purchasing since 2011. Additionally, all 5 sending districts have participated. The timeline is as follows:
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12.D. Approve the lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a SendPro C Postage Machine at a cost of $219.36 per month for sixty months as per the attached. Review and Action.
Description:
This is replacement machine to meet updated USPS postal requirements.
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12.E. Approve to renew the contract for service with Colonial IU 20 for telephone and electronic mail advice, education technology and electronic devices effective for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $630.00 as per the attached. Review and Action.
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12.F. Approve a contract for service with Colonial IU 20 for online professional development for technology staff with StormWind Enterprise IT Subscription (replaces CBT Nuggets Training) effective September 24, 2026, to September 23, 2027, for a cost of $590.00 as per the attached. Review and Action.
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13. Program/Curriculum
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13.A. Approve the 2026-2027 Occupational Advisory Committee members as per the attached. Review and Action.
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13.B. Motion to approve the establishment and future implementation of the following four (4) Career and Technical Education programs at the Career Institute of Technology, with implementation dates to be determined:
Description:
This approval further authorizes the administration to initiate and complete the necessary PDE program application and approval processes, including curriculum development, facility and equipment planning and other related program approval requirements. The actual implementation and opening dates of the programs will be determined based upon facility readiness, staffing, equipment, funding availability, enrollment considerations and other operational requirements, subject to any additional Joint Operating Committee approvals as required. |
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14. Policies/Procedures
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14.A. Approve first reading revision of Policy #816 - School Social Media Policy as per the attached. Review and Action
Description:
The solicitor has reviewed the policy and recommended the revisions as shown in the attached with strikeouts and highlights.
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15. Conference/Travel Request
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15.A. Approve 25 Health Related Technology Students and 3 staff members (Ms. Scott, Mrs. Evans and Ms. Zimmerman) to visit LVHN-Cedar Crest, Allentown PA, October 29, 2026. There is no additional cost to CIT for this trip. Reveiw and Action.
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15.B. Approve the SkillsUSA PDC Conference, Kalahari Resort, Pocono Manor PA, November 12-13, 2026 for 39 Students and 2 Advisors (Mr. McGaughran and Ms. Russ) at a total cost to CIT of $1,935.00. Review and Action.
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16. Other Business
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17. Next Meeting - November 12, 2026.
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18. Adjournment
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