Carbon Career & Technical Institute's Joint Operating Committee heard all about the school's SkillsUSA chapter and their recent victorious voyage to a statewide competition at Thursday's meeting.

Adviser Kevin Kuehner introduced three of the medal winners, all juniors, who upheld CCTI's sterling reputation during last month's contest.Derbe Stroup took the gold in the CNC Turning Specialist category, along with Jakson Ring in the CNC Technician category. Zak Klotz received a silver medal in Plumbing."I tried my hardest, and did everything the best I could," Stroup said of his performance in the machining category. "I knew I was representing CCTI, and going home with a gold medal, I couldn't be happier."Kuehner was thrilled with his students' performance at the competition, and their top-notch scores that dwarfed their competitors."These guys here, they just dominated the other schools," he said. "They didn't win by a little bit, it was a big margin. They definitely had their game on."Administrative Director David Reinbold pointed out Kuehner's exemplary advising has played an important part in bringing the talented SkillsUSA students to the national competition for the fourth year in a row. Ring agreed, thanking Kuehner and acknowledging his contribution that brought him and Stroup to where they are today.Stroup and Jakson received offers for $2,500 scholarships from the Pennsylvania School of Technology, if they choose to attend. Each of the three students will receive $1,000 just for attending the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky, this June.Kuehner and the Skills-USA students are looking forward to continuing the winning streak, bringing their A-game to the nationals, and taking home even more awards this summer."We're hoping for some good things. I told them, you've got to find your own way home if you don't get the gold," Kuehner said, drawing laughs from the committee.In other news• Math teacher Diane Hyjurick received a salary adjustment of $600 for the 2016-2017 school year, bringing her adjusted salary to $60,731.The following people were approved as teacher mentors for the 2016-17 school year, for a stipend of $750:• Scott Bartholomew - Karoline Vavra, physical education/health teacher• Anna Leigh Conway - Justin Pshar, math teacher• Anna Leigh Conway - Jacquelyn Serra, English teacher• Michele Dominic - William Bravo, graphic design long-term substitute• Michele Dominic - Anthony Burke, culinary arts instructor• Anthony Koval and Maura Makuta were approved as homebound instructors on an as-needed basis at the rate of $30 per hour.• Tammy Marhsall, Hal C. Resh, and Harold Resh were approved at Adult Education Instructors on an as-needed basis at the rate of $21-$23 per hour, effective May 19, 2017, through May 2018. Hal C. Resh's approval is pending the receipt of all mandated clearances.• Katherine Holton and Lynn Jo Kester were approved as substitute van/bus drivers at a rate of $15 per hour through May 2018.• Joseph Gorski, Katherine Holton and Lynn Jo Kester were approved as substitute SHINE van/bus drivers at a rate of $30 per hour through May 2018.• Michele Marouchoc and Douglass Witt were approved as part-time custodian/maintenance/groundskeeper/cleaner personnel at a rate of $10.50 per hour, effective July 1, 2017. through June 30, 2018.• The committee accepted the resignation of school resource operator Anthony Radocha, effective June 20, 2017.