LAWRENCE COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER Meeting Minutes Thursday, March 17, 2016 Page 1 MINUTES MARCH 17, 2016 JOC MEETING

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1 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Page 1 LAWRENCE COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER MINUTES MARCH 17, 2016 JOC MEETING An executive session starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting of the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center Joint Operating Committee, starting at 6:35 p.m. was held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in the library at 750 Phelps Way, New Castle, PA. Mr. McFarland opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. ROLL CALL OF JOC MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Kathy Pansera for Leroy Cortez, Stephen Fornataro, Kevin Patterson for Jeff Hammerschmidt, Michael Hink, Mark Kirkwood, James McFarland, Matthew Morella, Denise Palkovich, Mark Panella, Anthony Ross and Scott Singer were present. Leroy Cortez, Robert Curry and Jeff Hammerschmidt were absent. OTHERS: Mr. Joseph Mancini, Mr. Leonard Rich, Attorney Matt Mangino, Dr. Kathleen Kwolek and Nancy Kolodziej were present. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 2. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 18, 2016 MEETING On a motion by Mark Kirkwood and seconded by Denise Palkovich, the minutes from the February 18, 2016 meeting were approved unanimously. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business from previous meetings. 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Addendum A, 5H and Addendum B, 5I and 5J were added to the agenda.

2 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Page 2 5. NEW BUSINESS A. PRIDE AND PROMISE: The administrative director wishes to recognize as March s recipient of the Pride and Promise Award, Keith Stitch. Mr. Rich introduced Keith Stitch, who is an alumnus of the career center and commercial art. Keith participated in the World Association of Bench Pressers and Deadlifters in Las Vegas and received a trophy for bench pressing. Sporting a t-shirt that stated, The only disability in life is a bad attitude, is how Keith lives his life; there is no such thing as can t. Keith thanked the members present and stated that this award really means a lot. B. APPROVE THE INVOICE PAYMENT REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY: On a motion by Denise Palkovich and seconded by Mark Kirkwood, the invoice payment register for February 2016 was approved unanimously. C. PERSONNEL: APPROVE TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT OF ARTHUR KELLEY: On a motion by Mark Kirkwood and seconded by Scott Singer, the termination of employment of Arthur Kelley effective March 31, 2016 was approve unanimously. APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF A MENTOR FOR ANTHONY OVIAL: On a motion by Anthony Ross and seconded by Mark Kirkwood, Julie Gettings was approved unanimously as a mentor for Anthony Ovial for the school year. Mrs. Gettings will receive a $600 stipend for the school year.

3 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Page 3 D. APPROVE SENDING STUDENTS TO THE SKILLS USA COMPETITION: On a motion by Denise Palkovich and seconded by Mark Kirkwood, sending 23 students and 4 staff members to Hershey, PA for SkillsUSA competition was approved unanimously. The dates of travel are April 13 15, Costs will be shared by both LCCTC General Fund and SkillsUSA. Students are responsible for fundraising a portion of the cost. E. APPROVE THE LAWRENCE COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER SCHOOL CALENDAR: On a motion by Anthony Ross and seconded by Mark Kirkwood, the LCCTC school calendar was approved unanimously. F. APPROVE THE AMENDED SCHOOL CALENDAR RETROACTIVELY: On a motion by Mark Kirkwood and seconded by Denise Palkovich, retroactively amending the school calendar was approved unanimously. March 18 th is to reflect a day of school. March 24 th is to reflect an in-service day. These changes are due to the cancellation of school on February 16, G. APPROVE AN ACCELERATED SUB RATE FOR STEPHANIE CHASTEEN-MURPHY: On a motion by Mark Kirkwood and seconded by Anthony Ross, the accelerated sub rate for Stephanie Chasteen-Murphy to $ per day effective March 1, 2016 was approved unanimously. She will be doing grading and lesson plans in the absence of Jeff DePorzio. H. APPROVE THE LOWEST REASONABLE BIDDER FOR E-RATE SERVICES: On a motion by Mark Kirkwood and seconded by Scott Singer, the lowest reasonable bidder for e-rate services, CCL Technologies of Greensburg, was approved unanimously.

4 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Page 4 I. APPROVE TO RESCIND ACTION PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ON APRIL 16, 2015 TERMINATING FRANCO TERRANOVA: On a motion by Mark Kirkwood and seconded by Anthony Ross, the recommendation to rescind action previously adopted on April 16, 2015, terminating Franco Terranova was passed unanimously by a roll call vote. All eleven members present voting in the affirmative. J. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF FRANCO TERRANOVA: On a motion by Matthew Morella and seconded by Mark Kirkwood, the resignation of Franco Terranova effective April 16, 2015 was accepted unanimously. 6. REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATION Mr. Rich, Director, stated that the make-up day is March 18 th, which originally was an in-service day. The in-service day will be March 24 th, which was originally a day off. Congratulated new parents, Anthony Ovial and his wife on the birth of their daughter, Quinn Rose, who was born on March 11 th. Stated that Health Assistant had a successful blood drive with over 50 pints of blood being donated. The LCCTC had 20 students participate in the State Archery Contest held at Penn State University. This was the first archery competition for the career center. Mr. Rich asked all JOC members to share the Due from Reconciliation worksheet with their districts. This shows the amounts due back to the home districts for the school year. LCCTC s dental coverage will switch from Meritain to PSBA through the Midwest Consortium. Mr. Joseph Mancini, Superintendent of Record, had no comments.

5 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Page 5 Attorney Matt Mangino had no comments but stated that he is available for any questions the board members may have regarding any issues discussed during the executive session. Mr. McFarland wished everyone a Happy Easter. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mark Kirkwood and seconded by Anthony Ross, the March 17 th JOC meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. James McFarland, JOC President Nancy Kolodziej, JOC Secretary