Pittsburgh Public Schools public meetings in 2024

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will vote on the 2025 General Fund Budget and set the 2025 realty transfer, real estate, and earned income tax rates, as well as the homestead/farmstead exclusion. The board will also hear committee reports and approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024 legislative meeting. Several contract and grant approvals from the prior meeting are included in those minutes.

• 2025 General Fund Budget adoption
• 2025 Real Estate Tax rate setting
• 2025 Earned Income Tax rate setting
• 2025 Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion
• Approval of minutes from November 26, 2024 meeting (includes multiple grants and contracts)

The Board approved several educational contracts, including a $100,000 summer program for students ages 14 and up at Point Park University. The Board also accepted multiple donations for arts, music, and wellness, and approved various professional development payments. Several policy items and the 2025-2026 Course of Study were pulled from the agenda.

• Approved $100,000 contract with Point Park University for summer programming (6/16/25-8/30/25)
• Approved $35,040 payment to Scholastic Book Fairs for Summer B.O.O.S.T. sites
• Approved $9,000 payment to Grafton School Inc. for Ukeru Training
• Accepted $56,000 donation of musical instruments and supplies from Citizens Bank
• Accepted $5,677.40 grant from Highmark Foundation for Pittsburgh Sunnyside PK-8
• Approved $5,000 payment to 1Nation Mentoring Group for Carmalt PreK-8
• Approved $2,000 contract with Center of Life for Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK-8
• Approved minutes from the November 26, 2024 Legislative meeting (9-0)

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is reviewing and will vote on several grant acceptances and contracts at its December 11 Agenda Review meeting. The largest item is a $100,000 summer program for up to 50 students at Point Park University. Other items include a $5,677 Highmark Foundation grant and mentoring contracts totaling $9,000.

• Point Park University summer programming: $100,000 for up to 50 students ages 14+ (ACCESS funds)
• Highmark Foundation Grant: $5,677.40 for physical fitness materials at Pittsburgh Sunnyside PK-8
• 1Nation Mentoring Group: $5,000 for after-school mentoring at Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8
• Center of Life: $2,000 for life skills mentoring at Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK-8
• Dr. Karen Hall: $2,000 for team-building professional development for Community Schools Site Managers

Board Organization Meeting

The Board held an organization meeting to elect its leadership and administrative officers. The body voted to fill the roles of President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and Secretary.

• Elected Eugene Walker as President
• Elected Devon Taliaferro as First Vice-President and Tracey Reed as Second Vice-President
• Elected Jennifer Gula as School Treasurer with a bond set at $250,000
• Elected Wayne N. Walters as Secretary with a bond set at $250,000
• Elected Ira Weiss, Ronald J. Joseph, and Laura Rossetti as Assistant Secretaries with bonds set at $250,000 each

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will hold a legislative meeting including approval of minutes from October 23, announcements of executive sessions on personnel matters, and consideration of resolutions from the Education and Business/Finance committees. The specific grants and contracts recommended by the committees are not detailed in the posted agenda. The meeting also features recognition of students receiving Distinguished Achievement Awards and College Board National Recognition honors.

• Recognition of students earning College Board National Recognition honors (e.g., Abdullah Abdelmoula, Ruth Ayers, others) and 2024 GameChanger/Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Awards
• Executive session discussion on personnel matters including administrative vacancies (no votes taken)
• Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2024 legislative meeting

The Board approved several grants for robotics, STEM, and student teacher stipends. It also authorized numerous contracts for mentoring, arts, and specialized educational services across various schools.

• Approved $1,000 Arconic Foundation Grant for Pittsburgh Sci-Tech Robotics
• Approved 5-year Howmet Aerospace grant for $300,000 per year starting 2025-2026
• Approved $10,000 PPG Foundation and Adopt a Classroom STEM Grant for Pittsburgh Arlington K-8
• Approved $650,000 PHEAA grant for 65 student teacher stipends of $10,000 each
• Approved $3,000 Whole Kids Garden Grant for Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
• Approved $35,000 contract renewal with 1Nation/Kevin McNair for Brashear High School mentoring
• Approved $73,850 contract with Hand and Hand Coaching Services LLC for Oliver Citywide Academy
• Approved $30,240 payment to HMH for Read 180 and Math 180 coaching

Agenda Review

The Board is considering the acceptance of several grants for STEM, robotics, and student teacher support. It is also reviewing contracts for student mentoring and after-school programming.

• Howmet Aerospace grant of $1.5 million over 5 years for FIRST Robotics programming
• PHEAA grant of $650,000 to provide $10,000 stipends for up to 65 student teachers
• PPG Foundation and Adopt a Classroom STEM grant of $10,000 for Pittsburgh Arlington K-8
• Contract renewal with 1Nation/Kevin McNair for mentoring at Brashear High School not to exceed $35,000
• Payment for Brookline Teen Outreach after-school programming not to exceed $35,000

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will hold a legislative meeting to vote on resolutions recommended by the Committee on Education and the Committee on Business/Finance, and to hear the personnel report of the Superintendent. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, announcements of executive sessions, and financial reports. No specific proposal details are provided in the agenda.

• Committee on Education and Committee on Business/Finance recommend adoption of resolutions (items not specified)
• Personnel report of the Superintendent to be presented
• Financial reports and controller's reports to be reviewed
• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting
• Recognition of Distinguished Achievement Awards to staff members

The Board approved several grant awards for STEM, athletics, and literacy programs. It also authorized contracts for mental health services, tutoring, and after-school programming for students.

• Approved $10,000 PPG Foundation and Adopt A Classroom STEM grant for Pittsburgh Westinghouse
• Approved $7,000 Archer Energy grant for Conroy Education Center athletics
• Approved $4,400 Highmark Foundation grant for Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK-8 Physical Education
• Approved $20,000 PaTTAN grant for Deaf-Blind Resource Teams
• Approved $3,000 Dollar General Literacy Foundation award for Pittsburgh Sci-Tech
• Approved $528,221 grant proposal submission for School Safety & Mental Health
• Approved $135,000 contract with Amachi Pittsburgh for college readiness at Pittsburgh Carrick High School
• Approved various after-school and therapy contracts including Sarah Heinz House ($30,000) and Invo Health Care ($166,700)

Agenda Review

The Board will vote on multiple grant awards and a contract. Most notably, they will consider a $528,221 grant proposal from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for school-based mental health services to address a provider shortage. They will also vote on a $135,000 contract with Amachi Pittsburgh for a college readiness program at Carrick High School. Other grants include $10,000 for STEM at Westinghouse, $7,000 for athletic equipment at Conroy, and $4,400 for PE at Mifflin.

• $528,221 grant proposal for School Safety & Mental Health Grant to fund non-billable mental health services
• $135,000 contract with Amachi Pittsburgh for a college readiness scholarship program at Carrick High School
• $10,000 STEM grant from PPG Foundation and AdoptAClassroom for Westinghouse 6-12
• $7,000 grant from Archer Energy for athletic equipment at Conroy Education Center
• $4,400 Highmark Foundation grant for physical education at Mifflin PreK-8

Legislative Meeting

This is a procedural legislative meeting of the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board. The main actions are approving the minutes from the August 28, 2024 legislative meeting, adopting resolutions recommended by the Education and Business/Finance committees, and receiving committee reports and personnel reports. No new specific contracts or policy changes are detailed; the agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024 legislative meeting
• Adoption of resolutions from Committee on Education and Committee on Business/Finance
• Announcement of executive sessions held on September 18 and prior to meeting
• Distinguished Achievement Awards presentation

The Board approved the acceptance of several grants, including $14.7M for Title I disadvantaged students. The Board also authorized multiple contracts for special education, COVID-19 recovery services, and non-public school equitable services.

• Accepted $14,797,208 Title I, Part A grant for disadvantaged students
• Accepted $1,895,721 Title I School Improvement Formula Set-Aside Grant for six CSI schools
• Accepted $20,000 PaTTAN grant for special education career pathways
• Approved $1.2M intergovernmental agreement with PMOIU2 for non-public Title I services
• Approved $180,005 first-year contract with AIU3 for non-public Title I services
• Approved $80,000 contract with The Stepping Stones Group, LLC for preschool speech services
• Approved $37,500 contract renewal for medical consultant Martin Gregorio, MD
• Approved multiple ACCESS fund payments for COVID-19 recovery services including CCAC, 3REDS, and The Woodlands

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors will review and vote on several grant awards and contracts during this agenda review meeting. Key items include a $14.8 million Title I grant for improving academic achievement of disadvantaged students, a $1.9 million school improvement grant for six CSI schools, a $20,000 PaTTAN grant for special educator recruitment, renewal of a medical consultant contract, and a $50,000 CCAC programming agreement.

• Accept $14,797,208 Title I, Part A grant from Pennsylvania Department of Education for district and school programs, parent engagement, and professional development
• Accept $1,895,721 Title I School Improvement Formula Set-Aside Grant for six Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools: Conroy, Classical 6-8, Langley K-8, Milliones 6-12, Morrow K-8, Perry HS
• Accept $20,000 PaTTAN grant for 'Developing Future Special Educators' program to recruit and mentor secondary students in special education careers
• Renew contract with Martin Gregorio, MD as medical consultant for PSE at $37,500 for 2024-2025
• Approve payment up to $50,000 to CCAC for in-person programming for up to 45 students using ACCESS funds

Legislative Meeting

This legislative meeting is largely procedural, covering the approval of minutes from the July 24 meeting, committee reports, a personnel report, and financial reports. No new substantive actions or proposals are listed in the agenda; the board will also hear an executive session statement and consider resolution statements that authorize staff to handle grant increases within set limits.

• Approval of minutes from the July 24 legislative meeting, which included over $2 million in grants and contracts (e.g., $813,280 ELECT grant, $674,666 COTRAIC grant, $300,000 PCCD grant)
• Resolution statements authorizing staff to accept and expend grant increases up to $1,000 or up to 15% for larger grants without additional board approval
• Committee reports from Education and Business/Finance committees
• Personnel report from the superintendent
• Financial reports and controller's reports

The Board approved several federal and private grants for literacy, robotics, and English learners. It also renewed contracts for mental health therapists in Therapeutic Support Classrooms and approved community support services for Pittsburgh Arsenal schools.

• Approved $1.4M Title II grant for teacher and leader training
• Approved $1.1M Title IV grant for student support and academic enrichment
• Approved $266,185 Title III grant for English learner instruction
• Approved $36,000 Pennsylvania FIRST Robotics grant for 5 middle schools
• Approved $21,000 SPEL grant for early learner literacy over 3 years
• Approved $4,400 Highmark Foundation grant for a wellness room at South Brook 6-8
• Renewed mental health therapist contracts with Youth Advocate Program (up to $441,870), Family Links (up to $176,748), Wesley Family Services (up to $132,561), and Glade Run Lutheran Services (up to $88,374)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Homewood Children’s Village for support at Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK-5 and 6-8

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors is reviewing and considering the acceptance of multiple grant awards totaling over $16 million, including a $14.8 million Title I grant for disadvantaged students and smaller foundation grants for wellness and robotics. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and resolution statements.

• Title I grant of $14,797,208 from Pennsylvania Department of Education for programs to improve academic achievement of disadvantaged students
• Title II grant of $1,402,111 for supporting effective instruction and literacy coaches
• Title III grant of $266,185 for English learner programs
• $36,000 from Pennsylvania FIRST Robotics to fund robotics teams at 5 middle schools
• $4,400 Highmark Foundation grant for a wellness room at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Legislative Meeting

The board will vote to approve minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting and receive committee reports. No new resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are on this agenda.

• Approval of June 26, 2024 legislative meeting minutes

The Board approved several grant awards for student services and school programs. It also renewed multiple service contracts for childcare, interpretation, and health screenings, and authorized payments to charter schools and educational workshops.

• Approved $2,888,277 contract with Pittsburgh-Mt. Oliver intermediate for education services at Allegheny County Jail and Shuman Detention Center
• Accepted $813,280 grant from PA Department of Education for the ELECT Program
• Accepted $300,000 grant from PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for a college readiness scholarship pilot at Pittsburgh Carrick High School
• Approved $296,279 for renewed contracts with childcare agencies for the Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships program
• Approved $42,750 contract renewal with TransPerfect for interpretation services
• Approved $25,000 grant from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation for Greenfield School athletics
• Authorized $9,614 in pass-through payments to seven charter schools for special education services
• Approved contract with Jonelle Watson, PH.D. for psychological services not to exceed $25,000

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will consider accepting several grants, including a $813,280 state grant for the ELECT program supporting pregnant and parenting students, a $674,666 federal grant for Early Head Start partnerships, a $300,000 PCCD grant for a college readiness program at Carrick High, and smaller grants for math olympiad, attendance incentives, and gifted supplies. The board will also authorize contract changes and approve minutes. Most items are action/discussion items for grant acceptance.

• $813,280 grant from PA Dept of Education for ELECT program (pregnant/parenting students)
• $674,666 grant from COTRAIC for Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships
• $300,000 grant from PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for college readiness at Carrick High
• $202,000 grant from BetterLesson for Illustrative Math coaching
• $1,000 grants each from Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, Pitt Ohio Ground, and PPG for math olympiad, attendance, and gifted supplies

Legislative Meeting

The Board is meeting to approve minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting and review reports from the Committees on Education and Business/Finance. The agenda includes a personnel report from the Superintendent and financial reports from the Controller.

• Approval of May 22, 2024 Legislative Meeting minutes
• Personnel report regarding administrative vacancies and positions
• Financial and Controller's reports
• Committee reports from Education and Business/Finance

The Board approved several grant awards, including a $7.5M US Department of Education grant for the Program for Students with Exceptionalities. The Board also authorized multiple contract renewals for early childhood programs and childcare partnerships.

• Approved $7,503,589 US Department of Education grant for IDEA-B 611 School Age Grant
• Approved $833,704 Perkins V Grant for Career and Technical Education programs
• Approved $2,939,200 for PA Pre-K Counts childcare agency contracts
• Approved $1,237,600 for Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program childcare contracts
• Approved $345,817 contract renewal with University of Pittsburgh HealthyCHILD
• Approved $184,000 Partner4Work grant for 12th grade paid internships
• Approved $53,101.56 in purchases from the PDE Supplemental Equipment Grant
• Approved May 22, 2024 legislative meeting minutes

Agenda Review

The Board of Directors reviews resolutions and multiple grant awards at this Agenda Review meeting. The largest item is a $7,503,589 federal IDEA-B grant to support 4,123 students with disabilities, covering staff salaries, extended school year programs, and charter school payments. Other grants include $184,000 for student internships, $53,101 for CTE equipment, and smaller awards for arts and translation services. The board will discuss and vote on these items for final adoption.

• $7.5M IDEA-B School Age Grant from US Department of Education for students with disabilities
• $184,000 grant from Partner4Work for 55 student paid internships (Start on Success)
• $53,101 in CTE equipment purchases (MacBooks, HVAC, auto body tools) at three schools
• $3,000 Charles Gray Award from Pittsburgh CLO for arts programming at Carmalt PreK-8
• $1,250 URA sponsorship to translate CTE brochures into Chinese, Pashto, and Russian

Legislative Meeting

The board will vote on committee resolutions and approve the minutes from the April 24 meeting. It will also recognize award recipients including Dr. Monica Lamar and Pittsburgh CAPA. The agenda includes an executive session announcement and financial reports, but no specific new business items are listed.

• Approval of the April 24, 2024 legislative minutes
• Recognition of Onyx Women's Network honoree Dr. Monica Lamar
• Recognition of Pittsburgh CAPA as #8 Pennsylvania high school
• Executive session statement on personnel matters
• Committee reports from Education and Business/Finance (resolutions not specified)

The Board of Directors approved several multi-million dollar grants for early intervention and mental health services. They also renewed multiple contracts for speech therapy, nursing, and behavioral supports, and approved new training for AI curriculum writing and literacy.

• Approved $5,705,386 PA Dept of Education grant for 2024-2025 State Early Intervention
• Approved $985,867 and $506,711 IDEA 611 and 619 grants for Early Intervention
• Approved $465,494 in mental health grants from PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency
• Approved $897,458 contract renewal with The Stepping Stones Group, LLC for speech services
• Approved $358,818 contract renewal with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for nursing care
• Approved $300,000 contract renewal with eLuma Online Therapy for virtual therapy
• Approved $25,000 contract with Dr. Betty Chandy for AI curriculum writing training
• Approved $30,000 contract with The Reading League for literacy professional learning

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is reviewing and expected to approve multiple grant awards totaling over $7.6 million. The largest is a $5,705,386 state grant for early intervention services supporting up to 1,600 preschool children. Other grants include $465,494 for school mental health services and smaller classroom innovation grants.

• $5,705,386 Early Intervention grant from PA Department of Education for preschool developmental support
• $395,494 School Mental Health grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for teletherapy and student assistance
• $70,000 additional mental health grant for teletherapy continuation
• $985,867 IDEA 611 grant and $506,711 IDEA 619 grant for early intervention programs
• Smaller grants: $1,000 PPG grant for 3D printers at Beechwood, $964.93 for Dilworth, and $2,000 Robolink drones at Allegheny Traditional Academy

Legislative Meeting

The Board will vote on approving minutes from the March 20 meeting, which included adoption of Head Start and Pre-K Counts grants totaling over $31 million. The agenda also includes informational awards, executive session announcements, and committee reports, but no new substantive decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of March 20, 2024 legislative minutes
• Distinguished Achievement Awards (informational)
• Executive session statement on personnel matters
• Committee reports from Education and Business/Finance (no specific items detailed)

The Board approved several educational contracts and grants, including a renewal for the Pittsburgh Online Academy and funding for summer enrichment programs. Other approved actions included artist residency programs and a social-emotional learning platform renewal.

• Approved $918,000 contract renewal with Chester County Intermediate Unit – Brandywine Virtual Academy for Pittsburgh Online Academy
• Approved $130,410 three-year contract renewal with Panorama Education for social-emotional learning platform
• Approved $366,698.80 for 17 organizations to provide 2024 Summer BOOST enrichment activities
• Approved $90,000 contract renewal for medical consultant Martin G. Gregorio, MD, PLLC
• Approved $15,000 contract with Pittsburgh Center for the Arts for residency at Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK-5
• Approved $48,300 payment to Center of Life for Camp Hazelwood
• Approved $6,000 Howmet Aerospace Grant for FIRST Robotics World’s Competition travel
• Approved $2,625 payment to Pittsburgh Center for the Arts for residency at Pittsburgh Linden K-5

Agenda Review

The Board of Directors will vote on renewing a contract with Chester County Intermediate Unit – Brandywine Virtual Academy for the Pittsburgh Online Academy at a cost of up to $918,000. Other action items include accepting a $6,000 grant for robotics competition, approving a $2,625 artist residency, renewing a SEL platform contract for $130,410, and approving $366,698.80 in enrichment contracts for the Summer BOOST program.

• Renewal of Brandywine Virtual Academy contract for Pittsburgh Online Academy up to $918,000 (July 2024-June 2025)
• Accept Howmet Aerospace Grant of $6,000 for staff travel to FIRST Robotics World's Competition
• Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Artist Residency Program at Pittsburgh Linden K-5 for $2,625
• Panorama Education SEL platform renewal for $130,410 over three years ($43,470 annually)
• Summer BOOST program enrichment contracts with 17 organizations totaling $366,698.80

Legislative Meeting

The board will vote to approve minutes from the February 28 legislative meeting, which include acceptance of multiple grant awards totaling over $160,000 and a contract for after-school programs. Routine items include the pledge, committee reports, and personnel actions.

• Approval of $70,250 grant from Partner4Work for summer employment program for up to 25 students
• Approval of $53,375 state grant for career and technical education equipment
• Approval of $20,000 PA HELPS grant for school-based mental health internships
• Approval of $8,500 FIRST/Heinz grant for robotics teams at five high schools
• Approval of $10,000 ESSER III contract with Venture Outdoors for after-school programs at Carrick High School

The Board approved several continuation grants for Head Start and Pre-K programs totaling more than $23 million. Additionally, the Board authorized payments for curriculum selection committees, summer camps, and student trips.

• Approved Head Start/Early Head Start grant for 2024-25 totaling $18,035,923
• Approved Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP) grant up to $2,559,711
• Approved Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Grant up to $10,527,000
• Authorized up to $13,000 for 6-12 Digital Intervention for Math selection committee
• Authorized up to $20,000 for K-12 ELA Digital Intervention Review Committee
• Approved up to $23,000 for CCAC Kids Summer of Discovery Camps
• Approved up to $17,000 for Carnegie Museum of Natural History CCS programming
• Approved HBCU tour for 24 Pittsburgh Westinghouse students at a cost of $5,925

Agenda Review

The School Board is voting on several early childhood grant renewals, including a $18M Head Start grant serving 818 children, a $10.5M Pre-K Counts grant, and a $2.6M HSSAP grant. The board will also consider authorizing a field trip for Westinghouse students to HBCUs and payments for a math selection committee. Routine items include approval of minutes and awards.

• $18,035,923 Head Start/Early Head Start grant for 2024-25, serving 818 children with a reduction of 230 slots
• $10,527,000 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts grant for 2024-25, serving 957 preschool children
• $2,559,711 Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program grant for 2024-25, serving 231 children
• $5,925 field trip for Pittsburgh Westinghouse 6-12 students to tour HBCUs (April 16-21)
• $13,000 for a 6-12 Digital Intervention for Math Selection Committee (teachers and parents)

Legislative Meeting

The Board will vote to approve the minutes from its January 24 legislative meeting. The agenda also includes recognition of student achievements in competitions and an executive session announcement on personnel matters. No new contracts, policy changes, or public hearings are scheduled for a vote.

• Approval of January 24, 2024 legislative meeting minutes
• Recognition of student winners in World of Wheels, Health Knowledge Bowl, and other competitions
• Executive session announcement regarding personnel matters

The Board approved the January 24, 2024 meeting minutes and accepted several education and proposal grants. The Board also authorized contracts for after-school programs at Carrick High School and guest choreographers for CAPA's Celebration of Black Dance.

• Approved January 24, 2024 Legislative Minutes (8-0)
• Accepted $5,000 grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation for Pittsburgh Pioneer Educational Center
• Accepted $3,000 grant from Millersville University for Brashear High School
• Accepted $8,500 FIRST/Heinz grant for robotics teams at five high schools
• Accepted $300 FIRST/Benevity grant for Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy
• Accepted up to $70,250 from City of Pittsburgh and Partner4Work for summer internships
• Accepted $53,375 Supplemental Equipment Grant from PA Department of Education
• Approved $10,000 and $50,000 ESSER III contracts for Venture Outdoors and Tech 25 at Carrick High School

Agenda Review

This is an Agenda Review meeting where the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will consider accepting several grant awards. Notable items include a $70,250 grant from Partner4Work for summer internships for up to 25 students with disabilities, a $53,375 state equipment grant for MacBooks at Brashear High School, and a $20,000 PA HELPS grant for mental health internships. Other grants support robotics teams and therapy pool equipment.

• Accept $70,250 from Partner4Work for Learn and Earn summer employment program for up to 25 students (ages 14-21) with disabilities
• Accept $53,375 from PA Department of Education to purchase 15 M3 MacBook Pros for Brashear High School's M-PAC program
• Accept $20,000 from PA HELPS for school-based mental health internship stipends
• Accept $8,500 from FIRST/Heinz Endowments for robotics teams at five high schools
• Accept $5,000 from Pittsburgh Foundation for therapy pool equipment at Pittsburgh Pioneer Educational Center

Legislative Meeting

This is a routine procedural meeting with no substantive votes. The board will approve minutes from December 2023 meetings and receive reports from the Education and Business/Finance committees, the superintendent's personnel report, and financial reports. No new ordinances, contracts, or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Approval of December 4 Board Reorganization Meeting minutes
• Approval of December 20 Legislative Meeting minutes
• Committee on Education and Committee on Business/Finance resolutions (generic adoption)
• Personnel report from the superintendent
• Financial reports and controller's reports

The Board approved multiple contracts with community providers to address academic and mental health learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs, funded by ESSER III grants, focus on arts, social-emotional learning, and STEM across several district schools.

• Approved contracts for ESSER III programs at Roosevelt ($6,100), Greenfield ($21,600), and Schiller ($12,000)
• Approved ESSER III after-school contracts for Brookline with ESTEEM Group ($13,400), Tree of Life Open Bible Church ($9,250), and STEM Coding Lab ($6,000)
• Approved ESSER III contract for Concord with The Neighborhood Learning Alliance ($9,500)
• Approved ESSER III after-school contract for Allegheny 6-8 with 1Hood Media ($25,000)
• Approved $1,000 Millersville University Grant for 3D print pens at Pittsburgh Concord
• Approved $500 PA Science Olympiad Grant for registration and transportation for Schiller STEAM Academy
• Approved $6,000 Pennsylvania FIRST Robotics grant for teams at Allderdice, Milliones, Perry, Science and Technology Academy, and Westinghouse
• Approved minutes from December 4 and December 20, 2023 meetings

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will review and vote on several grant awards and contracts, including ESSER III-funded programs to address COVID learning loss at multiple schools. Items include a $1,000 grant from Millersville University, a $500 Science Olympiad grant, a $6,000 FIRST Robotics grant, and contracts for arts and enrichment programs at Roosevelt, Greenfield, and Schiller. The total cost of contracts ranges from $6,100 to $21,600.

• 5.02: $500 grant from PA Science Olympiad for Pittsburgh Schiller STEAM Academy registration and transportation
• 5.03: $6,000 grant from Pennsylvania FIRST Robotics for teams at Allderdice, Milliones, Perry, SciTech, and Westinghouse
• 6.01: $6,100 ESSER III contract with Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media for learning loss program at Roosevelt
• 6.02: $21,600 ESSER III contract with Little Scholars for SEL enrichment at Greenfield (K-8, Feb-May 2024)
• 6.03: $12,000 ESSER III contract with Orange Arrow for academic/SEL program at Schiller 6-8