diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/operations_task.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/operations_task.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e43498d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/operations_task.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+name: "🛠️ Operations Task"
+description: Track repository and platform work not related to module functionality (CI/CD, docs publishing, GitHub Pages, automation).
+labels: [chore]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Use this template for operational or repository tasks, such as CI/CD maintenance, documentation publishing, GitHub Pages, and workflow automation.
+        Do not use this template for CosmosDB module behavior or API functionality changes.
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: area
+    attributes:
+      label: Operational Area
+      description: Which area does this task belong to?
+      options:
+        - CI/CD pipeline
+        - GitHub Actions workflows
+        - Release process
+        - Documentation publishing
+        - GitHub Pages/site
+        - Repository automation/tooling
+        - Dependency management
+        - Security/compliance
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: summary
+    attributes:
+      label: Task Summary
+      description: Describe the operational task to be completed.
+      placeholder: e.g. Add docs publishing workflow for tagged releases.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: outcome
+    attributes:
+      label: Desired Outcome
+      description: What should be true when this task is done?
+      placeholder: e.g. Docs are automatically published to GitHub Pages on release.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: scope
+    attributes:
+      label: Scope and Boundaries
+      description: What is in scope and out of scope for this task?
+      placeholder: |
+        In scope:
+        -
+        Out of scope:
+        -
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    id: dependencies
+    attributes:
+      label: Dependencies / Prerequisites
+      description: List related issues, PRs, secrets, environments, or approvals needed.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: confirmation
+    attributes:
+      label: Confirmation
+      options:
+        - label: This issue is for repository and operations work and not for module functionality changes.
+          required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: Add any extra details, links, or screenshots.
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index f643f89..b4c496d 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -11,10 +11,15 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 - Added `AGENTS.md` and `copilot-instructions.md` to optimize the
   repository for Agentic development.
+- Added `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/operations_task.yml` issue template for
+  repository operations work such as CI/CD, docs publishing, and
+  GitHub Pages tasks.
 - Removed testing on Windows Server 2019 and MacOS 13.
 - Added [Spec-Kit](github.com/GitHub/spec-kit) support.
 - Added `specify/memory/constitution.md` to define the module's
   governing principles and development standards.
+- Added `Configuration` to `RequiredModules.psd1` to satisfy
+  `ModuleBuilder` required module loading in newer releases.
 
 ### Changes
 
diff --git a/RequiredModules.psd1 b/RequiredModules.psd1
index 354c832..d7da94a 100644
--- a/RequiredModules.psd1
+++ b/RequiredModules.psd1
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
     Plaster               = 'latest'
     Platyps               = 'latest'
     ModuleBuilder         = 'latest'
+    Configuration         = 'latest'
     ChangelogManagement   = 'latest'
     Sampler               = 'latest'
     'Sampler.GitHubTasks' = 'latest'