Erie City School District, PA

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

The Erie City School District Board of Directors will meet as a Committee of the Whole for general business purposes. The agenda includes updates on educational services, finance and operations, strategic plan, and committee reports, as well as a review of the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is largely procedural and discussion-oriented.

• Review of August 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda (New Business)
• Educational and Student Services update
• Finance and Operations update
• Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives update
• Committee and Student Leader Updates

Regular Board Meeting

The Erie City School District Board will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2026, to vote on routine financial reports, new business including property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, surplus vehicle disposition, and several student discipline actions. The superintendent will also present updates on school year start activities, school violence prevention, and transportation.

• Approval of financial, capital projects, treasurer, and investment reports for July 2026
• Disabled veterans real estate tax exemptions for 11 new properties and 2 renewals
• Disposition of unused vehicles to highest bidder
• Abatement of $273.97 in school taxes for 0 West 18th Street, Erie
• Expulsion and safety contract actions for four students

Committee of the Whole

The Erie City School District Board of Directors meets as a Committee of the Whole for general business. They will receive a superintendent update, hear from community partners, and take public comment. Key presentations include updated baseline financial projections and a facilities Phase II financing update from PFM, as well as a construction update and Ainsworth scope of work.

• PFM presentation on updated baseline financial projections for 2026-27
• PFM presentation on facilities Phase II financing and 10-year capital projects funding strategy
• Construction update and Ainsworth scope of work
• Announcement of 2026-2027 student leader representatives
• Review of draft agenda for August 12, 2026 meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Erie City School District Board met on June 29, 2026 to approve routine reports and adopt new policies. The Board approved the May 2026 financial, capital projects, and treasurer reports and accepted the superintendent’s report. The Board adopted revised district policies (numbers 215, 619, 701.1, 810, 906.1, 918), reinstated policy 322, added new policy 815.2, and approved the 2026‑2027 Student Handbook and K‑5 and 6‑12 Codes of Conduct.

• Approval of May 2026 Financial, Capital Projects, and Treasurer’s Report
• Adoption of District Revised Policies 215, 619, 701.1, 810, 906.1, 918; reinstatement of Policy 322; new Policy 815.2
• Approval of 2026‑2027 Student Handbook, K‑5 Code of Conduct, and 6‑12 Code of Conduct
• Public comment on 2026‑2027 Dress Code by two speakers
• No unfinished business reported

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss budget updates and the status of athletic facilities. The board will also review revisions to the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Budget updates presented by CFO Brian Cheese
• Athletic facilities updates regarding Ainsworth/Harding turf fields and Erie High tennis courts
• Review of 2026-2027 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct revisions

Committee of the Whole

The Erie City School District Committee of the Whole will review the 2026-2027 final budget, discuss Strong Vincent renovations, and receive updates on math curriculum and Ainsworth Field. The meeting also includes a review of the draft regular meeting agenda and proposed policies.

• Review of 2026-2027 Final Budget
• Strong Vincent Renovations Bid Review
• Math Curriculum Update
• Ainsworth Field Update
• Review of Draft Regular Meeting Agenda

The committee met to discuss several information items and proposed policies. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Regular Board Meeting

The board voted to approve the secretary's financial report, capital projects report, and treasurer's report for April 2026, along with meeting minutes. It also approved the superintendent's report, which included presentations on mental health and farm-to-school initiatives. Travel for two staff trips was authorized. The meeting opened with a moment of silence for five former staff members.

• Approval of Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for April 2026
• Approval of Superintendent's Report with Mental Health and Farm to School updates
• Approval of travel for Dance Cleveland trip (April 25, 2026) for three staff members
• Approval of travel for Skills National Competition in Atlanta, GA (June 1-5, 2026) for Thomas Kostreba
• Presentation of District Enrollment Tally as of April 29, 2026

Committee of the Whole

The Erie School Board's Committee of the Whole will review the final version of Policy 221 on Dress and Grooming. The meeting also includes updates on finance, operations, strategic plan, and committee reports, as well as review of the upcoming regular meeting agenda. All items are for discussion unless noted.

• Review final version of Policy 221 – Dress and Grooming
• Finance and Operations update (no specific details provided)
• Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives update
• Review of May 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda including New Business
• Executive Session (closed to public)

Committee of the Whole

The Erie City School District Committee of the Whole will meet to review the proposed 2026-2027 final budget and discuss policies regarding cell phones and school attire. The meeting will also include updates on the strategic plan implementation and the Harding Name Review Committee.

• 2026-2027 Proposed Final Budget presentation
• Discussion on cell phone usage policy
• Discussion on school attire policy
• Harding Name Review Committee update
• Strategic Plan Implementation Action Plan

Regular Board Meeting

The Erie School Board approved financial reports, capital projects, and treasurer's reports for February and March 2026, along with the superintendent's report and committee reports. Two staff travel requests were approved: a robotics competition in Cleveland, Ohio, and the U.S. Academic Decathlon National Championship in Garden Grove, California. The meeting began with a moment of silence for four members of the school community who recently passed away.

• Approval of Secretary's Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for Feb/Mar 2026
• Approval of Superintendent's Report presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs
• Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons
• Travel approval for Robotics Buckeye Regional, Cleveland, OH – David Olszewski and Derek Golembeski
• Travel approval for US Academic Decathlon National Championship, Garden Grove, CA – Jeff Weiss and Peter Wojciechowski

Committee of the Whole

The Board of Directors will meet for general business purposes and a review of the upcoming regular meeting agenda. The session includes a review of the final version of the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan titled 'A Strategic Plan for Ensuring Student Success' prior to its adoption.

• Review of Final Version of the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan: A Strategic Plan for Ensuring Student Success
• Community Partners presentation involving Samella Hudson-Brewton, Karen Grettler, and Terry Lang

Committee of the Whole

The Erie City School District's Board of Directors meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the preliminary 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, a finalized strategic plan, facilities updates, and to review the draft agenda for the April 15 regular meeting. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Preliminary Budget Update for 2026-2027 fiscal year from CFO Brian Cheese
• Facilities Update from Assistant Superintendent Neal Brokman
• Finalized Strategic Plan presentation by CAO Shaquita Gatewood
• Review of April 15, 2026 Draft Regular Meeting Agenda
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Regular Board Meeting

The Erie City School District Board of Directors will meet to approve meeting minutes, a superintendent's report, and committee reports. The agenda includes public comments on strategic planning and community schools, along with consent items for staff travel.

• Approval of February and January meeting minutes
• Approval of superintendent report and committee reports
• Public comment on strategic planning and Jefferson Elementary
• Consent agenda items for staff travel to Case Western Reserve and Crosby, TX

The Erie City School District Board approved a series of consent items including travel for staff and students, facility improvement grant applications, equipment disposal, and service contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Approved travel to Case Western Reserve University (Alyssa Cook)
• Approved travel to Crosby, TX for HVAC systems (Stephen Herrera-Exley)
• Approved travel to Savannah, GA for AASA conference (Dr. Natalyn Gibbs)
• Approved Junior Class Trip to Cedar Point (Melissa Imler et al.)
• Approved travel to Las Vegas for NASN conference (Kerry Roach et al.)
• Approved PDE Chapter 4 LEA Comprehensive Plan 2026-2029
• Authorized grant application to Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program
• Approved PEPPM MiniBid for IT switch gear and UPS equipment

Committee of the Whole

The Erie City School District Board of Directors will meet as a Committee of the Whole on March 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building. The agenda includes presentations on the Strategic Plan and a review of the upcoming Regular Meeting agenda.

• Strategic Plan Presentation
• Review of March 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Committee and Student Leader Updates
• Open Meeting
• Executive Session

Committee of the Whole

The Erie City School District Committee of the Whole will meet to review the 2024-2025 financial audit, discuss the comprehensive plan, and review a draft agenda for the next regular meeting.

• Review of 2024-2025 Financial Audit Results
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan
• Review of March 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Presentation on Community Partnerships
• Updates from Board Governance and Policy Committees

Committee of the Whole

The Erie City School District Committee of the Whole will meet on February 11, 2026, to discuss community partnerships, review committee highlights, and consider new business. The meeting will be followed by an executive session regarding personnel.

• Community Partners presentations: Hooked on Books, Jefferson Educational Society, United Way, Blue Coats, and LEAF Erie
• Review of Board Governance Committee and Board Policy Committee highlights
• Discussion of new business items
• Executive session on personnel matters
• Meeting held at District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street

Regular Board Meeting

The Erie City School District Board approved financial reports for January and consent agenda items including two change orders for the Erie High School Phase II project. The board also heard public comments regarding school zone safety.

• Approval of January 2026 financial reports
• Change Order #11 for HVAC construction ($101,148.48)
• Change Order #13 for general construction
• Public comment on school zone safety
• Approval of Superintendent's report

Committee of the Whole

The Erie School Board meets as a Committee of the Whole for general business, including presentations and updates. No formal votes are scheduled; items discussed will inform a future regular meeting. Notable topics include renovation bids for Grover Cleveland, a budget proposal update, and strategic plan progress.

• Review of Grover Cleveland Renovation and Bids (3.03)
• Summary Updates on Budget Proposal (3.05)
• Strategic Plan and Panorama Update (3.01)
• Highlighting the Diversion Program (3.02)
• Boardroom Reconfiguration (3.04)

Regular Board Meeting

The Erie City School District Board of Directors approved financial reports, committee reports, and superintendent reports for December 2025. The board also approved travel for district staff to attend the AASA National Conference on Education in Nashville in February 2026.

• Approval of December financial, capital projects, and treasurer reports
• Approval of superintendent and committee reports
• Approval of travel to AASA National Conference on Education in Nashville
• Recognition of School Director Recognition Month
• Moment of silence for three deceased educators and students

Committee of the Whole

The Erie City School District Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole to receive informational updates on several areas, including the superintendent's report, expulsion reporting, strategic planning, budget, and facilities. A contract renewal for the Panorama service will be presented. The board will also review the draft agenda for the regular meeting on January 14, 2026 and discuss any new business.

• Superintendent Update – Dr. Natalyn Gibbs
• Expulsion Reporting Update – Ms. Teresa Szumigala
• Strategic Plan and Panorama Updates – Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood
• Budget Updates – Mr. Brian Cheese
• Panorama Contract Renewal – Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood and Mr. Neal Brokman