The Joint Operating Committee of the Carbon Career & Technical Institute took the following actions last week:

• Approved Corey Rinda as a substitute part-time technology assistant (on an as-needed basis) at a rate of $175 a day for the 2025-26 school year.

• Appointed Christopher Bavlinka, Austin Lauchnor and Kristen Powis as extra help instructors in conjunction with the after-school program at $30 per hour on an as needed/scheduled basis.

• Accepted the letter of resignation from Margaret (Meg) Arnold, custodian/maintenance, effective Jan. 2, 2026.

• Christopher Bavlinka was appointed culinary arts instructional aide, effective Sept. 22. Bavlinka has over 10 years’ experience as owner and operator of a catering company and restaurant. He also has over 10 years’ experience as an executive chef for Muhlenberg and Lehigh universities. His 2025-26 salary is $23,727 (pro-rated).

• Salvatore LoPresti was appointed instructional aide mentor for Bavlinka. He will be paid $500.

• Added the following equipment items to the current CCTI Capital Plan: slide door refrigerator with LED lighting, $6,500 — Digital Marketing & Business Fundamentals; drop-in beverage dispenser with associated equipment, $6,500 — Culinary Arts; double-stack combination oven, $40,000 — Culinary Arts. Note: Units will replace contract with Pepsi Co.

• Approve the following out of county or charter school tuition rates (non-special education) for the 2026-27 school year: half-year, half-day — $ 5,175 ($57.50 per day); half-year, full day — $10,350 ($115 per day); full year, half-day — $10,350 ($57.50 per day); full year, full day — $20,700 ($115 per day). Note: Rates reflect no increase from previous year.

• Approved the following out of county or charter school tuition rates (special education) for the 2026-27 school year: half-year, half-day — $6,075 ($67.50 per day); half-year, full day — $12,150 ($135 per day); full year, half-day — $12,150 ($67.50 per day); full year, full day — $24,300 ($135 per day). Note: Rates reflect no increase from previous year.

• Approved the following school activity/fundraiser: designer purse bingo, March 13, 2026, in the CCTI cafeteria; inclement weather date is March 20, 2026. Proceeds to benefit all participating career and technical student organizations.