The DCIU Connection
Board of Directors Meeting | February 4, 2026
A monthly summary of the DCIU's meeting of the Board of Directors
Updates Regarding the Board of Directors:
Appointment of Mr. David Neill, Upper Darby School District, to fulfill the term February 4, 2026 to June 30, 2027 to replace exiting Board Member, Ms. Debra Williams.
Approval of contracts to enhance student learning and work experience and support future educators:
Approval of a contract with St. Ambrose University for DCIU to provide applied practice experiences for students in the College of Health and Human Services from February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2036.
Permission for sixty DCTS Health Sciences students, four staff members, and two chaperones to visit Nemours Hospital in Wilmington, DE on March 4, 2026.
Approval of a contract with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) to provide special education and related services to one student from January 13, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Approval of contracts with school districts and other partners for programs and services:
Approval of a contract with Keystone Family Health Plan to provide home visits, screenings, and additional resources to parents enrolled in the DCIU Family Center/Parents as Teachers program from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 at no cost to DCIU.
Approval of a contract with Garnet Valley School District for DCIU to provide up to 20 hours per week of autistic support classroom teacher, speech language pathologist coaching and consultation from January 5, 2026 to June 5, 2026.
Approval of an agreement with Delaware County Community College for DCIU to provide managed security services subscription licenses from January 20, 2026 to January 18, 2029.
DCIU's Upcoming Events
CTE Recognition Celebration to be Held February 27
DCIU and DCTS’s 2026 Career and Technical Education Recognition Event will be held on February 27, 2026, at the DCTS Aston campus. This annual celebration highlights student accomplishments, showcases skills, and underscores the importance of CTE in preparing students for success in the workforce.
Agenda:
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Arrival
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.: Tours
- 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Program with snacks and refreshments
Enjoy inspiring success stories, see our students in action, hear powerful stats about the labor demand in the region, and join us in celebrating the future of education and workforce development together!
DCIU’s Annual Legislative Breakfast to be Held on May 15
The annual Legislative Breakfast will be held at the DCIU Morton campus on Friday, May 15 at 7:30am. More details, including the agenda and registration coming soon.
DCIU Board of Directors
President | Tracy Karwoski | Garnet Valley
Vice President | Edward Harris | Interboro
Bettie McClairen | Chester Upland
Frank Sill | Chichester
LaTonia Lee | Haverford
Barbara Harvey | Marple Newtown
Dr. Melissa Huber | Penn-Delco
DJ Thornton | Radnor Township
Ken Dinitz | Rose Tree Media
Christine McMenamin | Ridley
Rochelle Womack | Southeast Delco
Bob Hornberger | Springfield
Rachel Holbert | Wallingford-Swarthmore
Wadiya Ivery | William Penn
David Neill | Upper Darby
Dr. Maria Edelberg | Executive Director, DCIU
Solicitor | Mark Fitzgerald*
Treasurer | Edward Norris | DCIU*
Secretary | Dr. Joyce Mundy | DCIU*
*Non-member