The DCIU Connection

Appointment of Dr. Yamil Sanchez as Director of Career and Technical Education, effective July 1, 2026.

Approval of a contract with the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation at Kennedy Krieger Institute to build sustainable systems of support for high-quality, and to strengthen evidence-based practices from May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030.

Approval of the purchase of welding equipment from Airgas at the new DCTS Aston campus welding lab, to be funded by the Supplemental Equipment Grant and local funding.

Approval of the purchase of a radiologic imaging device from Henry Schein for the DCTS Dental Program, to be funded by the Competitive Equipment Grant and local funding.

Approval of a contract with Immaculata University for DCTS Medical Careers and Exercise Science and Sports Therapy students to earn up to four credits during the 2026-2027 school year, to be

funded by the Perkins Grant or local funding.

Approval of the purchase of cosmetology equipment, from PEMCO, PA state contract, for the DCTS Cosmetology program at Folcroft, to be funded by the Supplemental Equipment Grant and local funding.

Approval of the purchase of a medical assistant package from Realityworks for the DCTS Health Science programs, to be funded by the Supplemental Equipment Grant and local funding.

Approval of a contract with Agora Cyber Charter School for DCIU to provide special education and related services to one student from February 5, 2026 to June 12, 2026.

Approval of a contract with Chester Upland School District for DCIU to provide PIMS support from April 6, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Please join us for the 2026 Legislative Breakfast as we bring together education leaders and policymakers for a timely conversation on the real impact of unfunded mandates on schools and communities.

Theme:
Unfunded Mandates: Impact, Challenges, Solutions

Guest Presenters:
Kevin Busher, Chief Advocacy Officer, Pennsylvania School Boards Association

Senator Tim Kearney, 26th Senatorial District

We look forward to an engaging discussion and the opportunity to connect with colleagues across the county.

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