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Board records appointments and approves contracts, equipment purchases and interagency service agreements
Summary
The board noted the appointment of Dr. Sanchez as director of career and technical education (effective July 1) and approved multiple contracts and purchases, including a multi‑year Center for Autism contract, welding equipment for the DCTS Aston campus, an Immaculata University dual‑credit agreement funded by a Perkins grant, and short‑term special‑education services from Aurora Cyber Charter; vote tallies were not provided in the transcript.
The board recorded an appointment and approved several contracts and purchases affecting career and technical education, special education and program partnerships.
Appointments and personnel - The board recorded the appointment of Dr. Sanchez as director of career and technical education, effective July 1.
Contracts and purchases (as presented) - Approval of a contract with the Center for Autism Services and Innovations to develop sustainable systems and strengthen evidence‑based autism practices (presented as May 1, 2026–June 30, 2030). - Approval to purchase welding equipment for the Delaware County Career and Technical School (DCTS) Aston campus Welling/Welding Lab, related to ongoing facility renovations. - Approval of radiology imaging devices for career‑related programs (details in the packet). - Agreement with Immaculata University to offer four credits in medical careers/exercise science and sports therapy during the 2026–2027 school year; funding cited as the Perkins grant (federal funds) and supplemental equipment grants/local funds for related purchases. - Approval for Aurora Cyber Charter School (DCIU arrangement) to provide special‑education and related services to a student through the end of the school year (service period beginning Feb. 5 as presented). - Contract with Chester‑Oakland School District to provide TIMs support (temporary instructional/technology support) from April 6–June 30, 2027.
The transcript records that these items were presented and described; vote tallies and mover/second information were not recorded in the segments provided. Where funding sources were mentioned, the transcript cited a Perkins grant for the Immaculata arrangement and supplemental equipment grant plus local funds for medical‑assistance package purchases.
Why it matters: The appointments and contracts shape the district’s career‑technical programming, special‑education supports and curriculum opportunities (including dual‑credit options), and use federal Perkins grant funds to expand offerings. The board affirmed these operational approvals and asked staff to continue implementation.
