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Mon Jun 29, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Board adopts revised district policies and new 2026‑2027 student handbook

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.

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1 Monday, June 29, 2026 Regular Board Meeting The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at www.eriesd.org, and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Opening Items. Subject 1.01 Reading of Meeting Notice. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 , in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District's website at www.eriesd.org , and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments Subject 1.02 Roll Call. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Mr. Nichols, Mr. Sharif, Miss Amatangelo, Ms. Cooley, Ms. Graff, Mr. Harkins, Mr. Horton, Ms. Merski, Dr. Breneman   File Attachments Subject 1.03 Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for Hesikaya J. Hays, Erie High School Student, who passed away May 31, 2026; Ronnie B. McQueen, retired guidance counselor at McKinley Elementary, who passed away June 4, 2026; Linda L. (Swift) Aleksandrowicz, former board member, who passed away June 8, 2026; and Anthony Sansone, former teacher, who passed away June 9, 2026. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for Hesikaya J. Hays, Erie High School Student, who passed away May 31, 2026; Ronnie B. McQueen, retired guidance counselor at McKinley Elementary, who passed away June 4, 2026; Linda L. (Swift) Aleksandrowicz, former board member, who passed away June 8, 2026; and Anthony Sansone, former teacher, who passed away June 9, 2026. File Attachments Hesikaya Hays obit.pdf (117 KB) Obituary of Ronnie B. McQueen.pdf (48 KB) Linda L. Aleksandrowicz. OBIT.pdf (77 KB) Anthony Sansone.OBIT.pdf (49 KB) Subject 1.04 Announcement of Executive Sessions. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Information The Board met in Executive Session on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the library at Edison Elementary, 1916 East 7th Street, from 1:22 p.m. to 3:52 p.m. for personnel matters, on Thursday, May 28, 2026,  in the Office of the Superintendent, at the District Administration Building,  1910 Sassafras Street, from 6:15 p.m. to 7: 47 p.m., for legal and personnel matters on  Wednesday, June 3, 2026 , in the Office of the Superintendent at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from  9:12 p.m. to 9:54 p.m. for legal, personnel and safety matters , on  Wednesday, June 24, 2026 , in the  Office of the Superintendent   at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from  7:34 p.m. to 9:18 p.m. for personnel matters  and on  Monday, June 29, 2026 , in the  Office of the Superintendent at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from 4:38 p.m. to 5:58 p.m. for legal and personnel matters.   . File Attachments 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Subject 2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2026. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2026. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2026.     File Attachments Capital Projects 05-2026.pdf (83 KB) BoardSummaryReport 05-2026.pdf (26 KB) Treasurer Report 05-2026.pdf (91 KB) Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2026. Motion by Angie Amatangelo, second by Gwendolyn Cooley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Jay Breneman 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Subject 3.01 Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Report Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent. File Attachments Regular Meeting 6.29.26.pdf (5,724 KB) Subject 3.02 District Enrollment Tally as of May 29, 2026. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Information File Attachments District Enrollment Tally.pdf (344 KB) Subject 3.03 Staffing Totals as of June 1, 2026. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type File Attachments June Staff Totals.pdf (203 KB) Subject 3.04 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Motion by Gwendolyn Cooley, second by Sumner Nichols. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Jay Breneman 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Subject 4.01 Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Information United Way Community Schools Update - Ms. Linda Graff File Attachments June 2026 EPS BOARD REPORT.pdf (565 KB) Subject 4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Motion by Angie Amatangelo, second by Linda Graff. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Jay Breneman 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Subject 5.01 Five-Minute Speakers:1. Tricia Murphy, Speaking on the 2026-2027 Dress Code, 2. Christopher Kilngman, Speaking on the 2026-2027 Dress Code. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Procedural Five-Minute Speakers:  1. Tricia Murphy, Speaking on the 2026-2027 Dress Code. 2. Christopher Klingman, Speaking on the 2026-2027 Dress Code. File Attachments Subject 5.02 Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet. File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Subject 6.01 Unfinished Business: None. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Type File Attachments 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Subject 7.01 Adoption of District Revised Policies Numbered 215, 619, 701.1, 810, 906.1, 918, Reinstatement of Policy 322 and New Policy 815.2. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the District Revised Policies Numbered 215, 619, 701.1, 810, 906.1, 918, Reinstatement of Policy 322 and New Policy 815.2, as is attached electronically to the agenda. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the District Revised Policies Numbered 215, 619, 701.1, 810, 906.1, 918, Reinstatement of Policy 322 and New Policy 815.2, as is attached electronically to the agenda.   File Attachments 215 Promotion and Retention.pdf (114 KB) 619 District Audit.pdf (129 KB) 701.1 Naming of Facilities.pdf (176 KB) 810 Transportation.pdf (173 KB) 906.1 Title I Complaint Resolution Policy 2026-2027 School Year.pdf (120 KB) 918 Title I Complaint Resolution Policy 2026-2027 School Year.pdf (124 KB) 332 Vol I 2026 Working Periods.pdf (114 KB) 815.2 Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education.pdf (321 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the New and Supplemental New Business: School District as presented. Motion by John Harkins, second by Sumner Nichols. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Jay Breneman Subject 7.02 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for 2026-2027 School Year. Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, APPROVES the 2026-2027 Student Handbook, K-5 Code of Conduct and 6-12 Code of Conduct, as attached electronically to the agenda. The policies outlined in the Student Handbook, K-5 Code of Conduct and 6-12 Code of Conduct shall preempt any and all existing Board policies and administrative regulations on any of the topics addressed in the Handbook. The Board approves any formatting changes that may be necessary after its approval. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, APPROVES the 2026-2027 Student Handbook, K-5 Code of Conduct and 6-12 Code of Conduct, as attached electronically to the agenda. The policies outlined in the Student Handbook, K-5 Code of Conduct and 6-12 Code of Conduct shall preempt any and all existing Board policies and administrative regulations on any of the topics addressed in the Handbook. The Board approves any formatting changes that may be necessary after its approval.   File Attachments FINAL 62626 Student Handbook 2026-2027 (2).pdf (14,300 KB) K-5 2026-2027 Code of Conduct and Infraction Levels Guide 5_14 (2).pdf (5,501 KB) 6-12 2026-2027 Code of Conduct and Inf
Wed Jun 24, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board to review budget, athletic facilities, and student conduct codes

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.

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1 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting Jun 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments 2. Educational and Student Services. 3. Finance and Operations. Subject 3.01 Budget Updates - Mr. Brian Cheese, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting Jun 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information File Attachments 6-24-26 Board Meeting Budget Update.pdf (482 KB) Subject 3.02 Athletic Facilities - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Jun 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Athletic Facilities - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Turf Fields: Ainsworth/Harding Tennis Courts at Erie High File Attachments Ainsworth Update COW 06242026.pdf (295 KB) 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Subject 5.01 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct - Review of Revisions. Meeting Jun 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type Procedural File Attachments FINAL 62226 Student Handbook 2026-2027.pdf (14,266 KB) K-5 2026-2027 Code of Conduct and Infraction Levels Guide 5_14 1.pdf (5,433 KB) 6-12 2026-2027 Code of Conduct and Infraction Levels Guide 5_14 1.pdf (2,023 KB) 6. Review of June 29, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 6.01 New Business. Meeting Jun 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Review of June 29, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 7. Any Other Matter. Subject 7.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting Jun 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 8. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 8.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting Jun 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned at _____ p.m.   File Attachments 9. Executive Session. Subject 9.01 Executive Session. Meeting Jun 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 9. Executive Session. Type Information File Attachments
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board discusses budget, renovations, and curriculum updates

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.

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1 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments Meeting Notice - Committee of the Whole JUNE 26.pdf (76 KB) Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments C.O.W.6.3.26.pdf (5,568 KB) Subject 1.04 Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information, Procedural Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. File Attachments 2. Educational and Student Services. Subject 2.01 Math Curriculum Update - Holly Northrup, Supervisor of K-8 Content and Rick Schneider, Supervisor of Secondary Content. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type Information Math Curriculum Update -  Holly Northrup, Supervisor of K-8 Content and Rick Schneider, Supervisor of Secondary Content. File Attachments Math Committee Board Presentation Final Copy.pdf (943 KB) 3. Finance and Operations. Subject 3.01 Ainsworth Field Update - Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Ainsworth Field Update - Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Subject 3.02 Strong Vincent Renovations Bid Review - Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Strong Vincent Renovations Bid Review - Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. (One time not reoccurring) File Attachments Subject 3.03 2026-2027 Final Budget - Brian Cheese, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information 2026-2027 Final Budget - Brian Cheese, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Final Budget Book 26-27.pdf (955 KB) Board Meeting 6-3-26 Cheese.pdf (146 KB) 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Subject 5.01 Proposed Policies - New and Revised; Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type Discussion File Attachments 6. Review of June 24, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 6.01 New Business. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Review of June 24, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 7. Any Other Matter. Subject 7.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 8. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 8.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned.   File Attachments 9. Executive Session. Subject 9.01 Executive Session. Meeting Jun 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 9. Executive Session. Type File Attachments
Wed May 13, 2026

Committee of the Whole

School board to review updated dress and grooming policy

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.

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1 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments 2. Educational and Student Services. Subject 2.01 Review Final Version Policy 221- Dress and Grooming. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type File Attachments Policy 221 redline.pdf (140 KB) 3. Finance and Operations. 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. 6. Review of May 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 6.01 New Business. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Review of May 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 7. Any Other Matter. Subject 7.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 8. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 8.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.   File Attachments 9. Executive Session. Subject 9.01 Executive Session. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 9. Executive Session. Type File Attachments
Wed May 13, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

School board approves monthly financial reports and superintendent's report

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.

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1 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at www.eriesd.org, and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Opening Items. Subject 1.01 Reading of Meeting Notice. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District's website at www.eriesd.org , and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments MEETING NOTICE - REGULAR BOARD & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MAY 26.pdf (75 KB) Subject 1.02 Roll Call. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Ms. Merski, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Sharif, Miss Amatangelo, Ms. Cooley, Ms. Graff, Mr. Harkins, Mr. Horton, Dr. Breneman   File Attachments Subject 1.03 Pledge of Allegiance led by Kate Musone, 6th grader introduced by Ms. Andrea Gloystein, Executive Principal from Strong Vincent Middle School followed by a moment of silence for Mary C. Stephany Theiss Lyons, former teacher who passed away March 28, 2026, Joseph Mark Cuzzola, former teacher and coach who passed away on April 26, 2026, Mary Lee Lynch, former teacher and administrator who passed away on May 1, 2026, Jeanne G. Gonzalez (Ventura), former special education assistant who passed away on May 1, 2026 and Kenneth Foos, retired teacher who passed away May 5, 2026. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Pledge of Allegiance led by Kate Musone, 6th grader introduced by Ms. Andrea Gloystein, Executive Principal from Strong Vincent Middle School followed by a moment of silence for  Mary C. Stephany Theiss Lyons, former teacher who passed away March 28, 2026, Joseph Mark Cuzzola, former teacher and coach who passed away on April 26, 2026, Mary Lee Lynch, former teacher and administrator who passed away on May 1, 2026, Jeanne G. Gonzalez (Ventura), former special education assistant who passed away on May 1, 2026 and Kenneth Foos, retired teacher who passed away May 5, 2026.  File Attachments Mary C. Stephany Theiss Lyons - Obituary.pdf (84 KB) Joseph Mark Cuzzola.pdf (53 KB) Mary Lee Lynch.pdf (47 KB) Jeannie G Gonzalez obit.pdf (58 KB) Subject 1.04 Announcement of Executive Sessions. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Information The Board met in Executive Session on  Wednesday, May 6, 2026 , in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from 9:09 p.m. to 9:44 p.m. for legal and personnel matters and on  Wednesday, May 13, 2026 , in the Office of the Superintendent at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from 5:15 p.m. to 5:57 p.m. for personnel matters. File Attachments 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Subject 2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of April 2026; and the Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of April 2026; and the Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of April 2026; and the Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026 and April 15, 2026.     File Attachments Treasurer Report 04-2026.pdf (93 KB) BoardSummaryReport 04-2026.pdf (38 KB) Capital Projects 04-2026.pdf (84 KB) March 11 2026 Minutes.pdf (1,264 KB) Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of April 2026; and the Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026. Motion by Angie Amatangelo, second by Zakaria Sharif. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Jay Breneman 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Subject 3.01 Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Report Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent.   Scherry Prater - Mental Health Update Tess Frawley - Farm to School Update File Attachments Regular Meeting 5.13.26.pdf (6,527 KB) Mental Health Awareness Presentation 2026 (1).pdf (1,403 KB) Farm to School April 2026 Board Presentation.pdf (955 KB) Subject 3.02 Student Spotlight Select Chorus singing in Swahili, led by Mr. Dennis TeCulver, Music Teacher and accompanied by Mr. Kalan McDonald, Sixth-Grade Teacher from Strong Vincent Middle School. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Presentation Student Spotlight Select Chorus from Strong Vincent Middle School.     Lilly Barner Gabriella Pellegrino Beatrice Dolanc Gloria Kakulu Selina Cemal Mikayla Velez Jeovani Evans Charles Raiford Braisen Beccera John Burger-Sanchez Sanai Vega Tamiyah Goodwin Angelique Hinojoza Aleena Salter Adeline Martz   File Attachments Subject 3.03 District Enrollment Tally as of April 29, 2026. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Information District Enrollment Tally as of April 29, 2026 File Attachments District Enrollment Tally 4.29.26.pdf (344 KB) Subject 3.04 Staffing Totals as of May 1, 2026. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type File Attachments May Staff Totals.pdf (202 KB) Subject 3.05 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Motion by Gwendolyn Cooley, second by Linda Graff. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Jay Breneman 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Subject 4.01 Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Information Presentation and Survey results from SLP. Dylan Wassel - SLP Rep for May. Linda Graff- Community Schools Update File Attachments MPA--final presentation.pdf (1,279 KB) Guided Notes-MPA.pdf (1,849 KB) May 2026 EPS BOARD REPORT.pdf (606 KB) College Access Presentation .pdf (6,610 KB) Subject 4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Motion by Zakaria Sharif, second by Angie Amatangelo. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Jay Breneman 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Subject 5.01 Five-Minute Speakers: None. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Procedural Five-Minute Speakers: None. File Attachments Subject 5.02 Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet. File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Subject 6.01 Unfinished Business: None. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Type File Attachments 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Subject 7.01 Travel, April 25, 2026, Dance Cleveland - YY Dance Company Performance/Master Class, Cleveland, OH, Kristen Weibel, Amy Shaut and Christine Balsinger. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Travel, April 25, 2026, Dance Cleveland - YY Dance Company Performance/Master Class, Cleveland, OH Kristen Weibel, Amy Shaut and Christine Balsinger, with salary only, as is attached electronically to the agenda. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Travel, April 25, 2026, Dance Cleveland - YY Dance Company Performance/Master Class, Cleveland, OH, Kristen Weibel, Amy Shaut and Christine Balsinger, with salary only, as is attached electronically to the agenda. File Attachments Kristen Weible and others Apr 25.pdf (465 KB) Executed - Kristen Weible and others April 25.pdf (44 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the New Business: School District as presented. Motion by Angie Amatangelo, second by John Harkins. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Jay Breneman Not Present at Vote: Gwendolyn Cooley Subject 7.02 Travel, June 1-5, 2026, Skills National Competition, Atlanta, GA, Thomas Kostreba. Meeting May 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Travel, June 1-6, 2026, Skills National Competition, Atlanta, GA, Thomas Kostreba, with salary only, as is attached electronically to the agenda. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Travel, June 1-6, 2026, Skills Nation
Wed May 6, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board to discuss 2026-27 budget and student policies

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.

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1 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments Meeting Notice - Committee of the Whole MAY 26.pdf (76 KB) Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type File Attachments C.O.W.5.6.26.pdf (7,905 KB) Subject 1.04 Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information, Procedural Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. File Attachments Subject 1.05 Community Partners. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information 1. Shawnta' Pullium-Brown  - Nurturing Hearts 2. Sarah Bennett  -  Asbury Woods File Attachments Nurturing Hearts EPS Powerpoint.pdf (8,508 KB) 2. Educational and Student Services. Subject 2.01 Personal Finance Class. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type Information File Attachments Subject 2.02 Cell Phones. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 2.03 School Attire. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type Discussion File Attachments Pol SchoolAttire-ZS.pdf (182 KB) Pol 221-Admin.pdf (143 KB) 3. Finance and Operations. Subject 3.01 Financial Projections - Mr. Ian Tyson, PFM Group Consulting, LLC. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Discussion, Information, Presentation Financial projections based on the preliminary budget for 2026-2027. File Attachments EPS 2026-27 Presentation_5.6.26_Revised.pdf (291 KB) Subject 3.02 2026-2027 Proposed Final Budget - Mr. Brian Cheese, Treasurer and CFO. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Discussion, Presentation File Attachments Preliminary Budget Book 26-27.pdf (1,013 KB) Budget Update 5-6-27.pdf (469 KB) 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Subject 4.01 Strategic Plan: Implementation Process - Ms. Shaquita Gatewood, Chief Accountability Officer; Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent/CFO. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Type Information File Attachments Strategic Plan Implementation Action Plan May 2026 Final .pdf (2,279 KB) 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Subject 5.01 Student Leader Updates. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type Presentation File Attachments Subject 5.02 Harding Name Review Committee Update - Linda Graff, Chair. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type File Attachments RESOLUTION COL. JOHN BOYD.pdf (90 KB) Subject 5.03 Committee Resolution - Dr. Jay Breneman, President; Attny. Tim Wachter, Solicitior. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type File Attachments Essentials-Board-Leadership_mypsba.pdf (1,480 KB) Essentials-of-Committees_25_FINAL.pdf (9,508 KB) DOCS-#2690239-v1-Resolution_-_Committees_2026.pdf (61 KB) 6. Review of May 13, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 6.01 New Business. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Review of May 13, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 7. Any Other Matter. Subject 7.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 8. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 8.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned.   File Attachments 9. Executive Session. Subject 9.01 Executive Session. Meeting May 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 9. Executive Session. Type Information File Attachments
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Board reviews final version of 2026-2031 Strategic Plan

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.

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1 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments Subject 1.02 Community Partners. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type JFK: Samella Hudson-Brewton Karen Grettler Terry Lang File Attachments JFK_PPT presentation.pptx (650 KB) 2. Educational and Student Services. 3. Finance and Operations. 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Subject 4.01 Review of Final Version prior to Adoption for the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan: A Strategic Plan for Ensuring Student Success. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Type Printed version provided for Board review. Discussion, Questions, Comments during Separations portion of the Regular Meeting prior to vote.  File Attachments Erie's Public Schools Print Ready.pdf (17,085 KB) 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. 6. Review of April 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 6.01 New Business. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Review of April 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 7. Any Other Matter. Subject 7.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 8. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 8.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned.   File Attachments 9. Executive Session. Subject 9.01 Executive Session. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 9. Executive Session. Type File Attachments
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board approves Feb and Mar 2026 financial reports

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.

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1 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at www.eriesd.org, and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Opening Items. Subject 1.01 Reading of Meeting Notice. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District's website at www.eriesd.org , and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments MEETING NOTICE - REGULAR BOARD & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE APR 26.pdf (74 KB) Subject 1.02 Roll Call. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Mr. Horton, Ms. Merski, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Sharif, Miss Amatangelo, Ms. Cooley, Ms. Graff, Mr. Harkins, Dr. Breneman   File Attachments Subject 1.03 Pledge of Allegiance led by Mohammad Ebo, 5th grader introduced by Ms. Anna DePaul, Principal from Diehl Elementary School followed by a moment of silence for Natalya "Nook" Cherie Overton, science teacher who passed away March 17, 2026, Leah Knapp Mason, retired nurse who passed away March 25, 2026, Dr. Helen Marie Zimmerman, retired teacher, counselor, and principal who passed away March 26, 2026, and Tobias Huff, student at McKinley Elementary who passed away March 29, 2026. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Pledge of Allegiance led by Mohammad Ebo, 5th grader introduced by Ms. Anna DePaul, Principal from Diehl Elementary School followed by a moment of silence for Natalya "Nook" Cherie Overton, science teacher who passed away March 17, 2026, Leah Knapp Mason, retired nurse who passed away March 25, 2026, Dr. Helen Marie Zimmerman, retired teacher, counselor, and principal who passed away March 26, 2026, and Tobias Huff, student at McKinley Elementary who passed away March 29, 2026. File Attachments Natalya. Overton.OBIT.pdf (70 KB) Leah Knapp Mason.OBIT.pdf (60 KB) Helen Marie Zimmerman.OBIT.pdf (80 KB) Mary C. Stephany Theiss Lyons - Obituary.pdf (84 KB) Subject 1.04 Announcement of Executive Sessions. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Information The Board met in Executive Session on  Wednesday, April 8, 2026 , in the Office of the Superintendent at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from  9:13 p.m. to 9:51 p.m. for legal and personnel matters and  Wednesday, April 15, 2026 , in the Human Resources Conference Room, at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from  5:45 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. for legal matters . File Attachments 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Subject 2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of February and March 2026. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of February and March 2026. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of February and March 2026.     File Attachments BoardSummaryReport 03-2026.pdf (26 KB) Capital Projects 03-2026.pdf (64 KB) Treasurer Report 02-2026.pdf (68 KB) Treasurer Report 03-2026.pdf (91 KB) Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of February and March 2026. Motion by John Harkins, second by Gwendolyn Cooley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Jay Breneman 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Subject 3.01 Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Report Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent. File Attachments Regular Meeting 4.15.26.pdf (7,321 KB) Bravo 4.15.26.pdf (63 KB) Autism Board Presentation Reformatted (1).pptx (7,497 KB) Subject 3.02 Student Spotlight Alice Shelton, 5th grade from Diehl Elementary School. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Presentation Student Spotlight Alice Shelton, 5th grade from Diehl Elementary School sharing artwork. File Attachments Subject 3.03 Staffing Totals as of April 1, 2026. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type File Attachments April Staff Totals.pdf (202 KB) Subject 3.04 District Enrollment Tally as of April 2, 2026. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Information District Enrollment Tally as of April 2, 2026. File Attachments District Enrollment Tally 4.2.2026.pdf (356 KB) Subject 3.05 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Motion by Gary Horton, second by John Harkins. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Jay Breneman 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Subject 4.01 Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Information File Attachments Current Events 4_13_26 1.pptx (293 KB) Subject 4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Motion by Gwendolyn Cooley, second by John Harkins. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Jay Breneman 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Subject 5.01 Five-Minute Speakers: None. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Procedural Five-Minute Speakers: None. File Attachments Subject 5.02 Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet. File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Subject 6.01 Unfinished Business: None. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Type File Attachments 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Subject 7.01 Travel, March 19-21, 2026, Robotics Buckeye Regional, Cleveland, OH, David Olszewski and Derek Golembeski. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Travel, March 19-21, 2026, Robotics Buckeye Regional, Cleveland, OH, David Olszewski and Derek Golembeski, with salary and expenses, as is attached electronically to the agenda. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Travel, March 19-21, 2026, Robotics Buckeye Regional, Cleveland, OH, David Olszewski and Derek Golembeski, with salary and expenses, as is attached electronically to the agenda. File Attachments David Olszewskiand Derek Golembeski Mar 19-21 PCARD.pdf (255 KB) Executed - David Olszewski and Derek Golembeski March 19-21 PCARD.pdf (53 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the New Business: School District as presented. Motion by John Harkins, second by Sumner Nichols. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins Not Present at Vote: Jay Breneman Subject 7.02 Travel, April 23-26, 2026, US Academic Decathlon National Championship, Garden Grove, CA, Jeff Weiss and Peter Wojciechowski. Meeting Apr 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Travel, April 23-26, 2026, US Academic Decathlon National Championship, Garden Grove, CA, Jeff Weiss and Peter Wojciechowski, with salary and expenses, as is attached electronically to the agenda. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Travel, April 23-26, 2026, US Academic Decathlon National Championship, Garden Grove, CA, Jeff Weiss and Peter Wojciechowski, with salary and expenses, as is attached electronically to the agenda. File Attachments Jeff Weiss and Peter Wojciechowski Apr 22-26 PCARD.pdf (356 KB) Executed - Jeff Weiss and Peter Wojciechowski April 22-26 PCARD.pdf (93 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the New Business: School District as presented. Motion by John Harkins, second by Sumner Nichols. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Budget and strategic plan discussions lead Erie School Board committee meeting

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.

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1 Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments Meeting Notice - Committee of the Whole APR 26.pdf (76 KB) Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments C.O.W.4.8.26.pdf (3,526 KB) Subject 1.04 Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information, Procedural Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. File Attachments Subject 1.05 Community Partners. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type PALS - Tom Lenox -rescheduled   YMCA - Sean Beers/Jim McEldowney    FEPS (Foundation for Erie's Public Schools) - Amanda Sissem, Rick Schnieder   Sew Royalty- rescheduled File Attachments 2. Educational and Student Services. 3. Review of April 15, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 3.01 New Business. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Review of April 15, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 4. Finance and Operations. Subject 4.01 Preliminary Budget Update 2026-2027 Fiscal Year - Mr. Brian Cheese, CFO/Treasurer. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Finance and Operations. Type Information, Procedural Preliminary Budget Update 2026-2027 Fiscal Year - Mr. Brian Cheese, CFO/Treasurer. File Attachments Budget Update 4-8-26.pdf (477 KB) Subject 4.02 Facilities Update - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Finance and Operations. Type Information, Presentation Facilities Update - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Facilities Update 04082026 v2.pdf (2,745 KB) 5. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Subject 5.01 Finalized Strategic Plan - Ms. Shaquita Gatewood, CAO. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Type Information, Presentation Finalized Strategic Plan -  Ms. Shaquita Gatewood, CAO. File Attachments Board.Presentation.4.8.26.pdf (763 KB) Erie's Public Schools Print Ready (1).pdf (17,046 KB) Strategic Plan Two Pager Print Ready (1).pdf (2,621 KB) 6. Committee and Student Leader Updates. 7. Any Other Matter. Subject 7.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 8. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 8.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned.   File Attachments 9. Executive Session. Subject 9.01 Executive Session. Meeting Apr 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 9. Executive Session. Type File Attachments
Wed Mar 11, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board holds Committee of the Whole meeting

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.

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1 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments 2. Educational and Student Services. 3. Finance and Operations. 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Subject 4.01 Strategic Plan Presentation. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Type Presentation File Attachments Strategic Plan March 11, 2026.pptx.pdf (766 KB) 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. 6. Review of March 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 6.01 New Business. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Review of March 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 7. Any Other Matter. Subject 7.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 8. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 8.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned.   File Attachments 9. Executive Session. Subject 9.01 Executive Session. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 9. Executive Session. Type Information File Attachments
Wed Mar 11, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board approves minutes and superintendent report

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.

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1 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Regular Board Meeting The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at www.eriesd.org, and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Opening Items. Subject 1.01 Reading of Meeting Notice. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026, in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District's website at www.eriesd.org , and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments MEETING NOTICE - REGULAR BOARD & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Mar 26.pdf (74 KB) Subject 1.02 Roll Call. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Mr. Harkins, Mr. Horton, Ms. Merski, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Sharif, Miss Amatangelo, Ms. Cooley, Ms. Graff, Dr. Breneman   File Attachments Subject 1.03 Pledge of Allegiance led by Kaylee Kinross, 6th grader from East Middle School introduced by Mr. Matt Koval, Executive Principal followed by a moment of silence for Michael P. Panighetti retired electrician who passed away on February 13, 2026, Karen Soliwoda, former teacher who passed away February 16, 2026, Suzanne Karen Selleny, retired teacher who passed away March 2, 2026, and Margaret "Mitzi McGaughey" Keough, retired teacher who passed away March 2, 2026. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Pledge of Allegiance led by Kaylee Kinross, 6th grader from East Middle School introduced by Mr. Matt Koval, Executive Principal followed by a moment of silence for Michael P. Panighetti retired electrician who passed away on February 13, 2026; Karen Soliwoda, former teacher who passed away February 16, 2026, Suzanne Karen Selleny, retired teacher who passed away March 2, 2026, and Margaret "Mitzi McGaughey" Keough, retired teacher who passed away March 2, 2026. File Attachments Michael Panighetti Obituary.pdf (74 KB) Karen Soliwoda OBIT.pdf (116 KB) Suzanne Karen Selleny obit.pdf (64 KB) Margaret Keough OBIT.pdf (45 KB) Subject 1.04 Announcement of Executive Sessions. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Information The Board met in Executive Session on  Wednesday, March 4, 2026 , in the Office of the Superintendent at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from 8:55 p.m. to 9:43 p.m. for personnel matters and on  Wednesday, March 11, 2026 , in the Office of the Superintendent at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from 5:21 p.m. to 5:56 p.m. for safety and security matters. File Attachments 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Subject 2.01 Approval of the Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026; and the January 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes - FINALIZED. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026; and the January 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes - FINALIZED. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026; and the January 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes - FINALIZED.     File Attachments Jan.14.26 Minutes.pdf (2,622 KB) Feb. 11 2026 minutes.Final.pdf (2,606 KB) Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026; and the January 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes - FINALIZED. Motion by Gary Horton, second by Zakaria Sharif. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Jay Breneman 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Subject 3.01 Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Report Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent.   Health and Wellness Report presented by Kaitlyn Falk.   File Attachments Health and Wellness Handout.pdf (921 KB) District Wellness Year 3 Updates PDF.pdf (1,806 KB) Bravo Award Recipients March 11, 2026.pdf (149 KB) Regular Meeting 3.11.26 SI PP.pdf (5,316 KB) Subject 3.02 Student Spotlight Nargis Abdulzahrah, 8th grade from East Middle School presenting her series of artwork from this school year. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Presentation Student Spotlight Nargis Abdulzahrah, 8th grade from East Middle School presenting her series of artwork from this school year. File Attachments Nargis Abdulzahrah.pdf (4,972 KB) Subject 3.03 Staffing Totals as of March 1, 2026. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Staff totals as of March 1, 2026. File Attachments March Staff Totals.pdf (117 KB) Subject 3.04 District Enrollment Tally February 2026. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Information File Attachments District Enrollment Tally February 2026.pdf (357 KB) Subject 3.05 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Motion by Angie Amatangelo, second by Gwendolyn Cooley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Jay Breneman 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Subject 4.01 Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Information Linda Graff - Community Schools File Attachments March 2026 EPS BOARD REPORT.pdf (712 KB) Subject 4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Motion by John Harkins, second by Gary Horton. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Jay Breneman 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Subject 5.01 Community Partners. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Presentation Presentation by Tara Shannon, Rory Gardner, Nicholas Gore Future Focused Academy - Danielle Randall File Attachments FFA Board Presentation.pdf (912 KB) FFA Board Presentation Handout.pdf (1,321 KB) Subject 5.02 Five-Minute Speakers: Mike Jaruszewicz, City of Erie resident speaking on the Strategic Planning Process; Robin Scheppner, United Way, Speaking on Community Schools; Christopher Klingman, City of Erie resident speaking on Jefferson Elementary. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Procedural Five-Minute Speakers:   Mike Jaruszewicz - Strategic Planning Process   Robin Scheppner - United Way Community Schools   Christopher Klingman - Recent lockdown and issues at Jefferson Elementary File Attachments UNITED WAY LETTER OF SUPPORT.pdf (209 KB) Subject 5.03 Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet. File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Subject 6.01 Unfinished Business: None. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Type File Attachments 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Subject 7.01 Travel, ongoing with courses at Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management, Cleveland, OH, Alyssa Cook. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the travel for Alyssa Cook, ongoing with courses at Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management, Cleveland, OH, with salary and expenses, as is attached electronically to the agenda. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the travel for Alyssa Cook, ongoing with courses at Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management, Cleveland, OH, with salary and expenses, as is attached electronically to the agenda.   File Attachments Alyssa Cook Case Western Travel PCARD (002) (1).pdf (692 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the New Business: School District as presented. Motion by John Harkins, second by Linda Graff. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Jay Breneman Not Present at Vote: Gwendolyn Cooley Subject 7.02 Travel, March 21-23, 2026, Basic Controls and Building Automation Systems, Crosby, TX, Stephen Herrera- Exley. Meeting Mar 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the travel for Stephen Herrera- Exley to attend the Basic Controls and Building Automation Systems, Crosby, TX, March 21-23, 2026, with salary, as is attached electronically to the agenda. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the travel for Stephen Herrera- Exley to attend the Basic Controls and Building Automation Systems, Crosby, TX,
Wed Mar 4, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board meets to review audit and discuss budget

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.

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1 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments Meeting Notice - Committee of the Whole Mar 26.pdf (77 KB) Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments Subject 1.04 Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information, Procedural Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. File Attachments Subject 1.05 Community Partners. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Presentation Booker T. Washington Center - Shantell Hilliard   File Attachments BTWC Afterschool Program.pptx (394 KB) 2. Educational and Student Services. Subject 2.01 Data Review - Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent; Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type Data Review - Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent; Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Spring 2026 EPS Board Data Presentation (7) (2).pdf (34,068 KB) 3. Finance and Operations. Subject 3.01 Financial Audit Results for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year - Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, Certified Public Accountants. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Financial Audit Results for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year - Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, Certified Public Accountants. File Attachments Audit Results Presentation 2025 (1).pdf (1,342 KB) ECSD 6-30-25 Draft.pdf (708 KB) Subject 3.02 Comprehensive Plan (High-level Overview) - Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Comprehensive Plan (High-level Overview) - Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Comprehensive Plan Board Overview.pdf (1,049 KB) Subject 3.03 Termination of PILOT Agreements - Solictor Tim Wachter. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information File Attachments Subject 3.04 Budget. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Discussion File Attachments 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Subject 4.01 Strategic Plan Update. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Strategic Plan and Special Initiatives. Type Discussion File Attachments 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Subject 5.01 Student Leader Updates. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type Information File Attachments Subject 5.02 Board Policy Committee Update - Zakaria Sharif, Chair. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type Information File Attachments March 2026 Policy Committee Report.pdf (136 KB) Subject 5.03 Board Governance Committee Update - Linda Graff, Chair. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type Information File Attachments Subject 5.04 Harding Name Review Committee Update - Linda Graff, Chair. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type File Attachments Subject 5.05 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Systems Review Committee Overview - Dr. Jay Breneman, President/Chair. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Committee and Student Leader Updates. Type Information File Attachments 6. Review of March 11, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 6.01 New Business. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Review of March 11, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 7. Any Other Matter. Subject 7.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 8. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 8.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned.   File Attachments 9. Executive Session. Subject 9.01 Executive Session. Meeting Mar 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 9. Executive Session. Type The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie met in Executive Session in ____________________________ on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from ________ p.m. to __________p.m. for _______________________matters. File Attachments
Wed Feb 11, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board meets for Committee of the Whole on Feb 11

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.

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1 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:00 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments 2. Educational and Student Services. Subject 2.01 Community Partners. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type Presentation Hooked on Books - Dean Baldwin The Jefferson Educational Society of Erie - Dr. Ferki Ferati, President The United Way Community Schools - Mike Jaruszewicz Blue Coats - Darryl Craig, Linda Watkins LEAF Erie - Hannah Rhodes Marquis Wallace   File Attachments HBKids Brochure-- revised 102025.pdf (1,447 KB) HB Bookmark front & back.pdf (2,592 KB) Growing Together Lesson_ Kindergarten.pdf (381 KB) Growing Together Program Pres for EPS.pdf (9,755 KB) UW 2-11-26- EPS Board Presentation (1).pdf (2,953 KB) UW 2-11 EPS Board Pre-Packet (1).pdf (13,977 KB) JES 2025 Annual Report FINAL Comp.pdf (6,027 KB) 2026 Winter JES Booklet FINAL DIGITAL, compressed.pdf (1,692 KB) 3. Finance and Operations. 4. Highlights from Board Committees. Subject 4.01 Board Governance Committee. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Highlights from Board Committees. Type File Attachments Subject 4.02 Board Policy Committee. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Highlights from Board Committees. Type File Attachments 5. Review of February 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 5.01 New Business. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Review of February 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 6. Any Other Matter. Subject 6.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 7. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 7.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned.   File Attachments 8. Executive Session. Subject 8.01 Executive Session. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. Executive Session. Type 1. Personnel - Dr. Natalyn Gibbs   Executive Sessions held on   Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in the Office of the Superintendent at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from 5: 55 p.m. to 6:32 p.m. regarding personnel matters. File Attachments
Wed Feb 11, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves HVAC and construction change orders for Erie High School

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.

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1 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Regular Board Meeting The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at www.eriesd.org, and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Opening Items. Subject 1.01 Reading of Meeting Notice. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District's website at www.eriesd.org , and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments MEETING NOTICE - REGULAR BOARD & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FEB 26.pdf (74 KB) Subject 1.02 Roll Call. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Ms. Graff, Mr. Harkins, Mr. Horton, Ms. Merski, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Sharif, Miss Amatangelo, Ms. Cooley, Dr. Breneman   File Attachments Subject 1.03 Pledge of Allegiance led by Nevaeh Brooks, 5th grader, Daleyza Garnica, 5th grader, Keeva Hainley, 5th grader, Farhiyo Hussein, 5th grader, and Jordyn Lofton, 5th grader from Joanna Connell Elementary School followed by a moment of silence for Dr. Robert Joseph LaPenna, former Superintendent who passed away May 3, 2025; Maureen "Bonnie" Hunter Berarducci retired secretary who passed away January 23, 2026; Robert M. Dolwick former music teacher who passed away January 23, 2026; Donald E. Wright Jr. former solicitor who passed away February 2, 2026; Mary Kathleen (Gallagher) Gardner former teacher who passed away February 3, 2026. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Pledge of Allegiance led by Nevaeh Brooks, 5th grader,  Daleyza Garnica, 5th grader,  Keeva Hainley, 5th grader, Farhiyo Hussein, 5th grader, and  Jordyn Lofton, 5th grader   from Joanna Connell Elementary School followed by a moment of silence for Dr. Robert Joseph LaPenna, former Superintendent who passed away May 3, 2025; Maureen "Bonnie" Hunter Berarducci retired secretary who passed away January 23, 2026; Robert M. Dolwick former music teacher who passed away January 23, 2026; Donald E. Wright Jr. former solicitor who passed away February 2, 2026; Mary Kathleen (Gallagher) Gardner former teacher who passed away February 3, 2026. File Attachments Dr. Robert LaPenna Obit.pdf (25 KB) Maureen Berarducci Obit.pdf (41 KB) Robert W. Dolwick Obit.pdf (67 KB) Donald. E. Wright Jr. Obit.pdf (215 KB) Mary Kathleen (Gallagher) Gardner Obituary.pdf (109 KB) Subject 1.04 Announcement of Executive Sessions held on February 4 and February 11, 2026. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Information The Board met in Executive Session on  Wednesday, February 4, 2026 , in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from 8:35 p.m. to 9:33 p.m. for legal and personnel matters and Wednesday, February 11, 2026 , in the Office of the Superintendent at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from 5:55 p.m. to 6:32 p.m. regarding personnel matters. File Attachments 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Subject 2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2026; and the Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2026; and the Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2026; and the Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026.     File Attachments BoardSummaryReport 01-2026.pdf (26 KB) Capital Projects 01-2026.pdf (64 KB) Treasurer's Report 01-2026.pdf (93 KB) Jan.14.26 Minutes Draft.pdf (217 KB) Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2026; and the Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026. Motion by Zakaria Sharif, second by Angie Amatangelo. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, Jay Breneman 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Subject 3.01 Report of Superintendent presented by Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Report Report of Superintendent presented by Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Bravo Awards Wednesday February 11th.pdf (67 KB) Subject 3.02 Student Spotlight Nevaeh Brooks, 5th grader, Daleyza Garnica, 5th grader, Keeva Hainley, 5th grader, Farhiyo Hussein, 5th grader​​​​​​​, and Jordyn Lofton, 5th grader from Joanna Connell Elementary School. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Presentation Student Spotlight Nevaeh Brooks, 5th grader,  Daleyza Garnica, 5th grader,  Keeva Hainley, 5th grader, Farhiyo Hussein, 5th grader, and  Jordyn Lofton, 5th grader from Joanna Connell Elementary School. File Attachments Subject 3.03 Staffing Totals as of February 1, 2026. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type File Attachments February Staff Totals.pdf (119 KB) Subject 3.04 District Enrollment Tally January 2026. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Information File Attachments District Enrollment Tally 1.30.26.pdf (357 KB) Subject 3.05 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by  Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Motion by Gary Horton, second by Angie Amatangelo. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Jay Breneman Not Present at Vote: Gwendolyn Cooley 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Subject 4.01 Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Information File Attachments Feb Board Meeting Presentation ALS.pdf (2,838 KB) February 2026 EPS BOARD REPORT.pdf (834 KB) Subject 4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Motion by Angie Amatangelo, second by Gary Horton. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Jay Breneman Not Present at Vote: Gwendolyn Cooley 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Subject 5.01 Five-Minute Speakers: 1. Brian Hanson discussing safety concerns regarding school zone times and speed limit signage on East 28th Street near Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Procedural Five-Minute Speakers: 1. Brian Hanson discussing safety concerns regarding school zone times and speed limit signage on East 28th Street near Woodrow Wilson Middle School. File Attachments Subject 5.02 Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet. File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Subject 6.01 Unfinished Business: None. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Type File Attachments 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Subject 7.01 Change Order #11 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $101,148.48 Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Resolved, by the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie that Change Order #11 to the contract awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., on June 15, 2022 for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project, be hereby approved, as is attached electronically to the agenda - (ADD $101,148.48). Resolved, by the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie that Change Order #11 to the contract awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., on June 15, 2022 for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project, be hereby approved, as is attached electronically to the agenda - (ADD $101,148.48). File Attachments Erie Phase 2 COR 11 HVAC_01292026080606.pdf (543 KB) Executed - Erie Phase 2 COR 11 HVAC.pdf (258 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Award on Bids, as is attached electronically to the agenda. Motion by John Harkins, second by Sumner Nichols. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Jay Breneman Not Present at Vote: Gwendolyn Cooley Subject 7.02 Change Order #13 to Contract Awarded to Thomas Construction, Inc., for General Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project. Meeting Feb 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Imp
Wed Feb 4, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Review of Grover Cleveland renovation bids and budget update

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.

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1 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments Meeting Notice - Committee of the Whole Feb 26.pdf (77 KB) Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments C.O.W.2.4.25.pdf (3,147 KB) Subject 1.04 Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information, Procedural Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. File Attachments 2. Educational and Student Services. Subject 2.01 Spotlight on School Counselors -Ms. Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type Presentation, Recognition Spotlight on School Counselors -Ms. Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent or representative from Academics. Student Leader Representative File Attachments Counslers' Week Presentation.pdf (360 KB) Subject 2.02 Library Status and Data Update - Ms. Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type Information Library Status and Data Update - Ms. Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Library 2026 - Copy.pdf (2,722 KB) 3. Finance and Operations. Subject 3.01 Strategic Plan and Panorama Update - Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood, Chief Accountability Officer. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information, Presentation Strategic Plan and Panorama Update - Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood, Chief Accountability Officer. File Attachments School Board Directors Update February 4, 2026 .pdf (13,041 KB) Subject 3.02 Highlighting the Diversion Program - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information, Presentation Highlighting the Diversion Program - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Matt Parker, Supervisor of School and Community Safety; Mr. Richard Pottorf, Diversion Program. File Attachments Committee Presentation - M.P. 020426 2.pdf (1,007 KB) Subject 3.03 Renovation: Review of Grover Cleveland Renovation and Bids - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Jon Finn, HHSDR. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Renovation: Review of Grover Cleveland Renovation and Bids - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Jon Finn, HHSDR. File Attachments 4740_Bid Tabulation Packet-Final.pdf (587 KB) Subject 3.04 Boardroom Reconfiguration - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Boardroom Reconfiguration - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments 4617_Second Floor Enlarged Plan_Option Set.pdf (496 KB) Subject 3.05 Summary Updates on Budget Proposal - Mr. Brian Cheese, Chief Finance Officer/Treasurer. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Summary Updates on Budget Propsal - Mr. Brian Cheese, Chief Finance Officer/Treasurer. File Attachments 4. Highlights from Board Committees. Subject 4.01 Board Governance Committee. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Highlights from Board Committees. Type File Attachments Subject 4.02 Board Policy Committee. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Highlights from Board Committees. Type File Attachments 5. Review of February 11, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 5.01 New Business. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Review of February 11, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 6. Any Other Matter. Subject 6.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter. File Attachments 7. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 7.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned.   File Attachments 8. Executive Session. Subject 8.01 Executive Session. Meeting Feb 4, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 8. 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Wed Jan 14, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board approves December reports and travel to national education conference

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.

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1 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Regular Board Meeting The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at www.eriesd.org, and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Opening Items. Subject 1.01 Reading of Meeting Notice. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet in REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026, in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, at 6:00 p.m. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District's website at www.eriesd.org , and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments MEETING NOTICE - REGULAR BOARD & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE JAN 26.pdf (116 KB) Subject 1.02 Roll Call. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Ms. Cooley, Ms. Graff, Mr. Harkins, Mr. Horton, Ms. Merski, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Sharif, Miss Amatangelo, Dr. Breneman   File Attachments Subject 1.03 Pledge of Allegiance led by Qamar Abbas, 6th grader from Wilson Middle School, introduced by Ms. Rebecca Wright, Principal followed by a moment of silence for Carol LeCorchick, retired teacher who passed away on December 18, 2025, Marilyn North Roeback, former teacher who passed away December 24, 2025, and Robine Rai, a student from East Middle School who passed away December 27, 2025. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Procedural Pledge of Allegiance led by Qamar Abbas, 6th grader from Wilson Middle School, introduced by Ms. Rebecca Wright, Principal followed by a moment of silence for Carol LeCorchick, retired teacher who passed away on December 18, 2025, Marilyn North Roeback, former teacher who passed away December 24, 2025, and Robine Rai, a student from East Middle School who passed away December 27, 2025. File Attachments Carol LeCorchick OBIT.pdf (76 KB) M.Roeback Obit.pdf (67 KB) Subject 1.04 Recognition of Erie School Board Directors in observation of January - School Director Recognition Month. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Recognition In honor of the commitment and time school board directors volunteer on behalf of our schools and communities, January is designated School Director Recognition Month.   The work of these public servants is vital to the success of our students and schools. From voting on budgets to adopting policy to conducting comprehensive planning, school boards make key decisions that drive public education. The work is both complex and diverse. School directors devote, on average, 10 hours each month to board business, which has only been made more challenging by the pandemic and related issues affecting the well-being of our students and families.   Board service is unpaid, and school directors are often motivated to pursue the role out of a desire to benefit their community. The majority of school directors indicated their primary reason for serving is to give back or contribute to public education, or to improve educational outcomes for students. About 42% of school directors serve the district they once attended as a student. School directors are locally elected officials, focused on improving the townships and boroughs in which they live. They are our fellow neighbors, local leaders, co-workers, parents and friends. As citizens and parents, the success of our schools is a collective interest.   This month, set aside time to show your school directors appreciation for the time and effort they put toward this goal all year long. Their efforts help ensure that each student has opportunities to thrive and that our public schools remain pathways to a bright future. File Attachments EPS Appreciation Presentation .pdf (1,050 KB) Subject 1.05 Recognition of Erie's Public Schools Inaugural District Historian, Ms. Emily Whaley for 2026-2028. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Recognition File Attachments Subject 1.06 Announcement of Executive Sessions. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Opening Items. Type Information The Board met in Executive Session on  Wednesday, January 7, 2026 , in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, from 8:14 p.m. to 8:46 p.m. for confidential student information, safety and legal matters. File Attachments 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Subject 2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of December and the Meeting Minutes of December 3, and December 10, 2025. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Report of the Secretary (Roll Call). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of December and the Meeting Minutes of December 3, and December 10, 2025. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of December and the Meeting Minutes of December 3, and December 10, 2025.     File Attachments BoardSummaryReport 12-2025.pdf (26 KB) Capital Projects 12-2025.pdf (83 KB) Treasurer's Report 12-2025.pdf (90 KB) December 3.10.2025 minutes.pdf (2,602 KB) Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of December and the Meeting Minutes of December 3, and December 10, 2025. Motion by Gary Horton, second by Angie Amatangelo. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Jay Breneman 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Subject 3.01 Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Report Report of Superintendent presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Superintendent. File Attachments Regular Meeting January 14, 2026.pdf (3,612 KB) Subject 3.02 Student Spotlight Qamar Abbas, 6th grade student, Jyniah Miller, 6th grade student, and Grishma Poudyel, 8th grade student from Wilson Middle School introduced my Mr. Lee Scandinaro, Family and Consumer Science Teacher and Multi-Year recipient of the Foundations for Erie's Public School Mini Grants sharing Breaking Bread and School Cookbook projects. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Presentation Student Spotlight Qamar Abbas, 6th grade student, Jyniah Miller, 6th grade student, and Grishma Poudyel, 8th grade student from Wilson Middle School introduced my Mr. Lee Scandinaro, Family and Consumer Science Teacher and Multi-Year recipient of the Foundations for Erie's Public School Mini Grants sharing Breaking Bread and School Cookbook projects. File Attachments Subject 3.03 District Enrollment Tally December 2025. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Information District Enrollment Tally December 2025. File Attachments District Enrollment Tally 12.23.25.pdf (357 KB) Subject 3.04 Staffing Totals as of January 1, 2026. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Information Staffing Totals as of January 1, 2026. File Attachments January Staff Totals.pdf (118 KB) Subject 3.05 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Report of Superintendent (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Report of the Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Motion by Gary Horton, second by Gwendolyn Cooley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Jay Breneman 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Subject 4.01 Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Information Board Governance Committee- Director Linda H. Graff, Chair Board Policy Committee- Director Zakaria Sharif, Chair SLP Representative- Dylan Wassell File Attachments January 2026 EPS BOARD REPORT.pdf (846 KB) School Board Presentation Final (1).pdf (8,155 KB) Subject 4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Reports of Committees and Liaisons (Voice Vote). Type Action Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie approves the Reports of Committees and Liaisons as presented. Motion by Zakaria Sharif, second by Gary Horton. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols, Zakaria Sharif, Angie Amatangelo, Jay Breneman 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Subject 5.01 Five-Minute Speakers: None. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Procedural Five-Minute Speakers: None. File Attachments Subject 5.02 Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Comment. Persons desiring to speak for 5 minutes must submit their request in writing to the Secretary's Office at least one week prior to the Board Meeting. All others may speak 3 minutes. Type Three-Minute Speakers: Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet. File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Subject 6.01 Unfinished Business: None. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Unfinished Business (Roll Call). Type File Attachments 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Subject 7.01 Travel, February 10-15, 2026, AASA National Conference on Education, Nashville, TN Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Mrs. ShaQuita Gatewood, and Ms. Krista Lamb. Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. New Business - School District (Roll Call). That the following recommendations of the Superintendent be approved: Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the travel for Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Mrs. ShaQuita Gatewood, and Ms. Krista Lamb to attend the AASA National Conference on Education, TN, February 10-15, 2026 with salary and expenses, as is attached electronically to the agenda. Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, approves the travel for Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Mrs. ShaQuita Gatewood, and Ms. Krista Lamb to attend the AASA National Conference on Education, TN, February 10-15, 2026 with salary and expenses, as is attached electronically to the agenda. File Attachments Dr. Natalyn Gibbs AASA National Conference on Education.pdf (1,376 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the
Wed Jan 7, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Board provides updates on budget, facilities, and contract renewal

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.

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1 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at (www.eriesd.org), and the meeting can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools. By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman. 1. Open Meeting. Subject 1.01 Open Meeting. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie, PA will meet as a Committee of the Whole on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026  in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA, at 5:30 p.m. for general business purposes. Erie School Board meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes can be accessed from the District’s website at  ( www.eriesd.org ), and the meeting can be viewed live at   https://www.youtube.com/user/EriePublicSchools . By request of the President, Dr. Jay Breneman.     File Attachments Meeting Notice - Committee of the Whole Jan 26.pdf (76 KB) Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information Superintendent Update - Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs. File Attachments C.O.W.1.7.26.pdf (3,291 KB) Subject 1.04 Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 1. Open Meeting. Type Information, Procedural Public Comment - 3 Minutes. Please state your name and print your name and address on the tablet provided. File Attachments 2. Educational and Student Services. Subject 2.01 Expulsion Reporting Update - Ms. Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 2. Educational and Student Services. Type Information Expulsion Reporting Update - Ms. Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Board Presentation - Act 44 of 2025.pdf (272 KB) 3. Finance and Operations. Subject 3.01 Strategic Plan and Panorama Updates - Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood, Chief Accountability Officer. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Strategic Plan and Panorama Updates - Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood, Chief Accountability Officer. File Attachments Subject 3.02 Website Updates - Ms. Erica Erwin, Coordinator of Public Relations and Strategic Communications. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Website Updates - Ms. Erica Erwin, Coordinator of Public Relations and Strategic Communications. File Attachments Subject 3.03 Budget Updates - Mr. Brian Cheese, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Budget Updates - Mr. Brian Cheese, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Board 1-7-26.pdf (408 KB) Subject 3.04 Facilities, Phase II Updates - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Facilities, Phase II Updates - Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Phase II Renovations January 2026 COW V2 (1).pdf (679 KB) Subject 3.05 Panorama Contract Renewal - Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood, Chief Accountability Officer; Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 3. Finance and Operations. Type Information Panorama Contract Renewal - Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood, Chief Accountability Officer; Mr. Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments 4. Highlights from Board Committees. Subject 4.01 Board Governance Committee. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Highlights from Board Committees. Type File Attachments Subject 4.02 Board Policy Committee. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 4. Highlights from Board Committees. Type File Attachments 5. Review of January 14, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Subject 5.01 New Business. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 5. Review of January 14, 2026 "DRAFT" Regular Meeting Agenda. Type Discussion New Business. File Attachments 6. Any Other Matter. Subject 6.01 Any Other Matter. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 6. Any Other Matter. Type Discussion Any Other Matter.     File Attachments 7. Meeting Adjourned. Subject 7.01 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Category 7. Meeting Adjourned. Type Procedural Meeting adjourned.   File Attachments 8. Executive Session.
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