September 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Joint Board Committee Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
Please join the Joint Board Committee and Administration in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Approve Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
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4. Opening Remarks by Board President
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5. Student Representative Report
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6. Professional Council Report
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7. Administrative Director's Report
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8. Committee Reports
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9. Public Comment - Agenda Items
Description:
The public is invited to speak on current Agenda items. Please record your name on the sign-in sheet provided and submit your Public Participation form to the Board Secretary.
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10. Approve Minutes
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11. Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the Financial Reports, subject to audit, as per pages C1 - C13.
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12. Bills and Electronic Payments
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve that an order be drawn on the Treasurer for payment of the properly approved bills and electronic payments in the amount of $1,107,427.47.
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13. New Business
Description:
Accept Resignations
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13.A. Accept Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Cafeteria Server Bonnie Thiboutot effective August 26, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Cafeteria worker Theresa Ratti effective September 10, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
Recommend the Board accept the resignation of everyday Building Substitute Zebulon Mikula effective October 21, 2026.
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13.B. Approve Employment
Description:
Approve Employment
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Dylan Pastore, Adult Education Instructor, for the 2026-2027 school year at a rate of $70.50 per night.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of William Barker as Electronics/Mechatronics Instructor, to replace Michael Hatrock, on column E Step 2, at a pro-rated salary of $72,754, retroactive to September 3, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of support staff for the after-school security and Saturday discipline (Community Service) for the 2026 - 2027 school year, at the approved hourly rate of $28.00 per the BCTSESPA Agreement.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Morgan Fassano as Long Term Substitute Mechatronics Instructor, to replace James Crotts, on column A Step 2, at a pro-rated salary of $56,359, effective September 28, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Lissette Berrios as Cafeteria Server, to replace Bonnie Thiboutot, at $16.72 per hour, effective September 28, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #6:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Diane Evans as Cafeteria Server, to replace Theresa Ratti, at $16.72 per hour, retroactive to September 23, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #7:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Ariana Musil as Administrative Secretary - Assistant Principal/Supervisor of CTE, to replace William Tozzi, at an hourly rate of $24.60, effective September 28, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #8:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Adult Education Welding Instructor's Caden Cassidy and
Christian Mangine for the 2026-2027 school year, at the hourly rate of $28.00, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #9:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Dameon Boring as Substitute Cafeteria worker, at the approved hourly rate for 2026-2027, effective September 28, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #10:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Jean Ricci, as Substitute School Nurse, at the approved daily rate for 2026-2027, effective September 28, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #11:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Ariel Provost as Computer Systems and Cyber Security Instructor, to replace Salvatore DeMauro, on Column A Step 11, at a prorated salary of $80,952, effective September 28, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
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13.C. Rescind Stipends
Description:
Rescind Stipends
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board rescind the stipend for Guidance Counselor Angela Ponist, in the amount of $1,000, for the Articulation/Dual Enrollment shared stipend, for the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Recommend the Board rescind the stipend for Guidance Counselor Lisa McWilliams, in the amount of $1,000, for the Articulation/Dual Enrollment shared stipend, for the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
Recommend the Board rescind the shared stipend for Paul Hawkison, in the amount of $600, for the Intramural Advisor/Coordinator shared stipend, for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.D. Approve Stipends
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve a stipend in the amount of $65 per month for Scott Ribarchik to advise and guide Electronics/Mechatronics Instructor Instructor William Barker per the state approved mentor program during the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Recommend the Board approve a stipend in the amount of $65 per month for Tracy Brasier to advise and guide Long Term Substitute Mechatronics Instructor Instructor Morgan Fassano per the state approved mentor program during the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
Recommend the Board approve a stipend for Construction Academy Chairperson Michael Muncer in the amount of $2,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, per the BCTSEA Salary Agreement.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
Recommend the Board approve a stipend for Manufacturing Academy Chairperson Charles Raybold in the amount of $2,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, per the BCTSEA Salary Agreement.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
Recommend the Board approve a stipend for Mathematics Department Chairperson Victoria Henitz in the amount of $2,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, per the BCTSEA Salary Agreement.
Recommended Motion(s) #6:
Recommend the Board approve a stipend for FFA Advisor Roger Smith Jr. in the amount of $1,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, per the BCTSEA Salary Agreement.
Recommended Motion(s) #7:
Recommend the Board approve a stipend for Intramural Advisor/ Coordinator Paul Hawkinson in the amount of $1,200.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, per the BCTSEA Salary Agreement.
Recommended Motion(s) #8:
Recommend the Board approve the shared stipend for Tracy Marks and Jeri Lynn Palmer for Be the Change in the amount of $550.00 each for the 2026-2027 school year, per the BCTSEA Salary Agreement.
Recommended Motion(s) #9:
Recommend the Board approve the stipend in the amount of $65 per month for Charles Raybold , to advise and guide Computer Systems and Cyber Security Instructor Ariel Provost, per the state approved mentor program, during the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.E. 2026 PSBA Officer Elections
Description:
Approve PSBA Candidates
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the voting for Matt Vannoy who is the candidate for President-elect (one-year term).
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Recommend the Board approve the voting for Kristy Bolte who is the candidate for Vice-President (one-year term).
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
Recommend the Board approve the voting for David Hein who is the candidate for Treasurer (three-year term).
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
Recommend the Board approve the voting for Jason Mell, who is the candidate for Eastern Zone Representative (one-year term).
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
Recommend the Board approve the voting for Dr. Tasliym Morales, who is the candidate for E-4 Sectional Advisor (one-year term).
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13.F. Approve BCTHS Graduation
Description:
Approve BCTHS Graduation
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve CURE Insurance Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, as the graduation venue for the Bucks County Technical High School Class of 2027, with graduation scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2027, at 6:30 p.m.
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13.G. Approve Memorandum of Understanding
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Bucks County Technical High School and the Bucks County Technical High School Education Association/PSEA/NEA, effective with the 2026-2027 school year, to amend Article IX, Section D, Subsection 2 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by replacing the FBLA co-curricular position with the American Welding Society co-curricular position at a stipend of $1,000.00, with all other positions, wages, and the total co-curricular allocation remaining unchanged.
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13.H. Accept Grant
Description:
Accept Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept the AED Foundation High School Improvement Fund Award in the amount of $10,000 effective September 14, 2026 to be used for equipment, tools, or supplies within the Diesel program.
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14. Old Business
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15. Correspondence
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16. Other Business
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17. Public Comment - Non Agenda Items
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18. Next Meeting
Description:
Monday, October 26, 2026
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19. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn
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