IU 13 and Lancaster CTC update: fast‑track trades class to add ~24 seats; long‑time staffer announces retirement
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Summary
Board members reported on IU 13 and Lancaster County CTC initiatives, including a fast‑track building operations class expected to create roughly 24 seats to ease a large wait list; officials also flagged Peg Huber's retirement after 26 years at Swift Middle School.
Board members reported updates from IU 13, the Lancaster County Academy and the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (CTC). The CTC is expanding course offerings with a new senior‑level program described as "building operations and property management" that covers plumbing, welding, HVAC and carpentry; board members said the new class should add about 24 student seats once approved and fast‑tracked through the Pennsylvania Department of Education process.
Board members described collaborative procurement efforts at the IU and cited recent approvals for the IU calendar and an executive director contract. They also discussed student placement processes for CTC programs, explaining that placement prioritizes academics, grade and attendance and that students who cannot be placed return to their secondary districts.
On personnel, Dr. Bliss presented the personnel report and noted that Peg Huber is retiring after 26 years at Swift Middle School; the board approved the personnel report. Members praised Huber's long service. Dr. Dangler presented enrollment figures noting the district is down 13 students since Oct. 1 but the district cyber program is up 30 students year‑to‑date; the board discussed how recent state policy changes (residency verification and truancy rules) may affect cyber school movement.
Board members set upcoming dates (April 13 and April 20 meetings) and committed to follow up on CTC placements and building tours.
