October 26, 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. 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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9. Approve Minutes
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10. Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the Financial Reports, subject to audit, as per pages C1 - C13.
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11. 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 $930,905.59.
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12. New Business
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12.A. Accept Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Computer Systems and Cyber Security Instructor Ariel Provost effective October 16, 2026.
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12.B. Accept Retirement
Description:
Accept Retirement
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept the Retirement of English Teacher Elizabeth Giuliano effective November 11, 2026.
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12.C. Approve Employment
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Erica Libacky, to replace Zebulon Mikula, as Building Substitute, at the approved daily rate for 2026-27, effective October 26, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Maryelsie Shipp as Substitute Cafeteria worker, at the approved hourly rate for 2026-2027, effective October 26, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
Recommend the Board approve the employment of Timothy Watkins as Building Substitute, at the approved daily rate for 2026-2027, effective October 26, 2026, pending completion of new hire and criminal background paperwork.
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12.D. Rescind Stipend
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board rescind the stipend for Charles Raybold, in the amount of $65 per month, to advise and guide Ariel Provost per the state approved mentor program for the 2026-2027 school year.
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12.E. Approve Stipend
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve a stipend for Video Club Advisor William Barker in the amount of $1,200.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, per the BCTSEA Salary Agreement.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Recommend the Board approve a stipend for the American Welding Society Student Chapter Advisor, Daniel Millan, in the amount of $1,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, per the BCTSEA Salary Agreement.
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12.F. Approve Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the following Policies: 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying and 716 Integrated Pest Management
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12.G. Approve Budgetary Transfers
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the budgetary transfers for the 2026-2027 budget in the amount of $5,653.00.
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12.H. PA SMART Grant Extension
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve an amendment to the PA Smart Grant agreement, in the aggregate funded amount of $213,849.06, between the County of Bucks, Bucks County Technical High School, Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, and Upper Bucks Institute of Technology, extending the grant expiration date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
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12.I. Accept Grant
Description:
Accept Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept the PennDOT Career and technical Education ("CTE") grant in the amount of $500,000 for BCTHS Heavy Highway Welding and structural Fabrication Pathway Expansion pending final approval by PennDOT and completion of all Commonwealth forms.
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12.J. Accept Audit
Description:
Accept Audit
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept the Audit Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 as attached.
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12.K. Approve Out-of-State Conference
Description:
Approve Out-of-State Conference
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve Mark Holtzman, Administrative Director, to attend the ACTE CareerTech VISION Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, December 2-5, 2026, with travel beginning December 1, 2026, at a total cost not to exceed $3,000, including registration, airfare, lodging, meals, and related travel expenses, in accordance with school policy.
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13. Old Business
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14. Correspondence
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15. Other Business
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16. Public Comment - Non Agenda Items
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17. Next Meeting
Description:
Monday, November 23, 2026
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18. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn
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