Erie City School District public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Board of Directors will meet for general business purposes. Discussion items include a school board vacancy and policy recommendations.
- School Board Vice President discussion
- School Board Vacancy discussion
- School Board Policy Recommendations discussion
- Review of School Board Committees, Agendas, and Reports
- New Business and Separations
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie City School District Board of Directors met to approve the superintendent's report and recognize student and staff achievements. The meeting included announcements of past executive sessions and recognition of student attendance and athletic awards.
- Approval of Superintendent Brian J. Polito's report
- Recognition of Stairclimber Award recipients for attendance, behavior, and performance
- Recognition of High School Scholar Athlete and Middle School Rising Royal Athletic Scholar Award recipients
- Student enrollment reports for December 2022
- Staffing totals as of December 1, 2022
Reorganization Meeting
This is a statutory reorganization meeting of the Erie School Board. The board unanimously elected Daria Devlin as President. A Vice President could not be elected after multiple tied roll-call votes, so the election was tabled to a future date. No policy or financial items were considered.
- Daria Devlin elected President of the Erie School Board by unanimous roll-call vote
- Vice President election tabled after three tied votes among John Harkins, Gwendolyn Cooley, and Jay Breneman
- Rosemary Sheridan elected Temporary Chair to preside over the officer elections
Special Board Meeting
The Erie School Board held a special meeting on November 18, 2022, to consider and vote on a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Erie Education Association. The board approved the proposed contract, extending it through June 30, 2026, with 6 yea votes and no opposing votes recorded. The meeting also included procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and public comment.
- Approval of successor collective bargaining agreement with Erie Education Association through June 30, 2026
- Vote: 6 yea (Devlin, Harkins, Sheridan, Tate, Breneman, Cooley), no nays recorded
- Public comment period (three-minute speakers) provided
- Executive session held prior to the meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Erie School Board meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss general business, including a presentation on 2022 PVAAS (Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System) results from the Director of Educational Services. The meeting also includes a review of the agenda and any other business. No votes or funding decisions are listed.
- Presentation of 2022 PVAAS Results by Ms. Karin Ryan, Director of Educational Services
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie School Board approved the Superintendent's report and committee reports. The meeting included recognition of student achievement and a public hearing on special education.
- Approval of Superintendent's report
- Approval of committee reports
- Recognition of Stairclimber Award recipients
- Public hearing on special education and charter schools
- Travel approval for WorldSkills Welding Competition
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss board policy recommendations and student support services. Superintendent Brian J. Polito will present a Public Financial Management (PFM) budget support proposal. The committee will also review the draft agenda for the November 9, 2022 meeting.
- Public Financial Management (PFM) Budget Support Proposal
- Board Policy Recommendations
- Student Support Services update
- Review of November 9, 2022 draft meeting agenda
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie met to review superintendent and committee reports. The board also recognized students for attendance, behavior, and classroom performance improvements.
- Approval of the Report of Superintendent presented by Brian J. Polito
- Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons
- Approval of travel for Erica King to attend the College Board Regional Council in Boston, MA
- Public comment from Ruth Lanzo regarding IEP Special Education/Charter School
- Recognition of October 2022 Stairclimber Award recipients from various district schools
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several district operational items. The meeting includes presentations on student testing data, facility updates, and administrative systems.
- 2022 PSSA Results presentation
- Facilities Plan update
- Finance and Human Resources System discussion
- Crossing Guard Administration discussion
- Community Schools presentation by United Way of Erie County
Committee of the Whole
The Erie City School District Board of Directors meets as a Committee of the Whole for general business. Agenda items include a financial administrator update, a discussion of transportation policies, and a review of the school board agenda format. The public may view the meeting online.
- Financial Administrator Update by Mr. James Ohrn, CPA
- Discussion of Transportation Policies by Director of Non-Instructional Support Services and Assistant Superintendent
- Discussion of School Board Agenda Format by the Superintendent
- Review of September 14, 2022 meeting agenda and new business
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie City School District Board will meet in regular session on September 14, 2022, at East Middle School. The board will vote on a consent agenda including a tax abatement request from the Erie Land Bank for 554 E. 25th Street and adoption of Career and Technical Education course grids for Erie High School. Reports from the superintendent and committees will also be approved by voice vote.
- Abatement and exoneration of unpaid school taxes for 554 E. 25th Street (parcel #18-050-023.0-230.00) via Erie Land Bank resolution
- Adoption of Career and Technical Education course task grids for Erie High School for 2022-2023
- Approval of Superintendent's report and student enrollment/staffing reports
- Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons
- Moment of silence for four retired staff members who recently passed away
Committee of the Whole
The Erie School Board meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several informational items, including facilities management, the strategic/comprehensive plan, a security update, and a tax exoneration request. The board will also review the draft agenda for its September 14 regular meeting. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Facilities management update presented by Superintendent Polito and Executive Director of Operations Brokman
- Strategic/Comprehensive Plan discussion led by Superintendent Polito and Assistant Superintendent Szumigala
- Security update on safety upgrades presented by Executive Director of Operations Brokman
- Tax exoneration request to be discussed by Solicitor Wachter
- Review of draft meeting agenda for September 14, 2022
Committee of the Whole
The Erie City School District Board of Directors will meet as a Committee of the Whole on August 10, 2022, for general business discussions. Topics include a financial update, adult education programming, a partnership with Erie County Community College, and a pre-K and English learner program update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Discussion of a partnership with Erie County Community College for a dual-degree program
- Financial watch report from Superintendent Brian J. Polito
- Update on adult education programming
- Pre-K and English Learner program update from Assistant Superintendent Teresa Szumigala and Director of Educational Services Karin Ryan
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie City School District Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Erie Center for Arts and Technology and the Community College of Erie County to establish Construction Trades and Industrial Manufacturing Programs at Erie High School for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting also included the approval of committee reports and the appointment of a member to the Athletic Facilities Commission.
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with ECAT and Community College of Erie County
- Appointment of Melvin Witherspoon to Athletic Facilities Commission
- Approval of Superintendent's Report
- Approval of Committee and Liaison Reports
- Public hearing on property tax
Committee of the Whole
The Erie City School District Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss financial projections, a health and safety plan, and construction updates. The board will also review a draft agenda for the next meeting.
- Financial Projections presentation by Superintendent Brian J. Polito
- Review of Health & Safety Plan by Executive Director Neal Brokman
- Construction Update presentation by Neal Brokman
- Review of the August 10, 2022 'Draft' Meeting Agenda
- Public hearing for citizens to speak for 3 minutes
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie City School Board is reviewing the Superintendent's report and student enrollment data for June 2022. The board is deciding on insurance policies for the 2022-23 fiscal year and travel requests for staff and board members.
- Approval of Property & Casualty Liability Insurance and Commercial Auto Policy with USI Insurance Services for 2022-23
- Travel approval for Thomas Kostreba to attend AWS District Directors Spring Board Meeting in Miami, FL
- Travel approval for Board Members to attend PSBA Workshops in Pennsylvania for 2022-2023
- Public comment from Richard Gorski regarding Property Tax/Financial Recovery
Committee of the Whole
The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie met to receive updates on various administrative services. The meeting consisted of discussions and information sharing regarding district operations and safety.
- Discussion of insurance services
- Spirit Council update
- Athletic update
- Security update
- Health & Safety Plan discussion
Committee of the Whole
The Erie School District Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on the curriculum cycle, facilities plan, 2022-23 budget, and special education plan. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information only.
- Presentation on curriculum cycle by secondary supervisors
- Facilities plan presentation by HHSDR Architects/Engineers
- 2022-23 budget presentation by Superintendent Brian J. Polito
- Special education plan presentation by Dr. Angela Kownacki
- Review of draft June 15, 2022 meeting agenda
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2022-2023 budget and various educational programs. The meeting includes information on student registration and summer school planning.
- 2022-2023 Budget discussion
- Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration
- Summer School Programming
- Ice House Entrepreneurship Program
- School Board Committee Structure
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie City School Board met to approve the superintendent's report and committee updates. The meeting included a moment of silence for three staff members who passed away in May and featured a recognition of student attendance achievements.
- Approval of Superintendent's report
- Recognition of Stairclimber Award recipients
- Moment of silence for three deceased staff members
- Correction to travel for Daniel Nielsen to University of Connecticut
- Hearing of citizens regarding after-school partnership
Committee of the Whole
The Erie City School District Committee of the Whole will meet to review the 2022-23 budget, safety and security updates, and facilities plans. The meeting will also include a public hearing for citizens.
- Public hearing for citizens (3 minutes)
- 2022-23 Budget presentation
- Safety & Security Update
- Facilities Plan presentation
- Eagle's Nest discussion
Committee of the Whole
The Erie School Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss general business, including safety and security upgrades, conditions at Edison Elementary, and renovations at Collegiate Academy. No votes or specific proposals are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based.
- Discussion on safety and security upgrades led by Executive Director of Operations Neal Brokman
- Discussion on Edison Elementary led by Superintendent Brian J. Polito and Neal Brokman
- Discussion on Collegiate renovations led by Neal Brokman
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie City School District Board of Directors met to approve the superintendent's report and committee reports. The meeting included a moment of silence for deceased staff and students, and a public hearing for a citizen.
- Approval of Superintendent's Report
- Committee and Liaison Reports
- Moment of silence for deceased staff and students
- Public hearing for citizen Kevin Stewart
- Approval of travel for Erica King to College Board meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Board of Directors will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss general business, including the 2022-23 preliminary budget and a facilities plan. The meeting includes reports from the superintendent and executive director, and a review of the draft April 20 agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.
- Discussion of 2022-23 preliminary budget with attached slides and budget book
- Facilities Plan presented by Executive Director of Operations Neal Brokman
- Discussion of Eagle's Nest program by Superintendent Brian J. Polito
- Discussion of custodial consulting services
- Review of draft April 20, 2022 meeting agenda
Committee of the Whole
The Erie School Board meets as a Committee of the Whole for general business. Presentations are scheduled on the district's strategic plan promotion, out-of-school coordination services, and professional development. The board will also review the meeting agenda and may enter executive session. No votes or binding actions are listed on this agenda.
- Strategic Plan Promotion discussion led by Erica Erwin
- Out of School Coordination Services discussion by Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
- Professional Development discussion by multiple directors
- Review of March 9, 2022 Meeting Agenda for new business
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie City School District Board approved the Superintendent's report and committee reports. The meeting included a recognition of student achievements and a public hearing.
- Approval of Superintendent's report
- Approval of committee reports
- Recognition of Stairclimber Award recipients
- Public hearing for Erie High School
- Travel approval for Lifeguard Certification
Committee of the Whole
The Erie City School District Board met as a Committee of the Whole for general business. The meeting included a brief citizen hearing and presentations on downtown development, the mascot/building name process, a health and safety plan, the ESSER budget, a PNC investment proposal, and enrollment figures. No formal decisions were recorded in the agenda.
- Presentation by Erie Downtown Development Corporation (Mr. John Persinger, CEO)
- Mascot/Building Name Process presentation (Mr. Brian J. Polito, Superintendent)
- Health & Safety Plan presentation (Mr. Neal Brokman, Executive Director of Operations)
- ESSER Budget presentation (Superintendent Brian J. Polito and staff)
- PNC Investment Proposal presentation (Mr. John Kuhn, Controller)
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie City School District Board of Directors met to approve the superintendent's report and committee reports. The meeting included recognition of student achievements and the acceptance of audited financial statements for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
- Approval of Superintendent Report
- Approval of Committee Reports
- Acceptance of Audited Financial Statements (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)
- Recognition of Erie High School football players signing National Letters of Intent
- Recognition of Stairclimber Award recipients for February 2022
Committee of the Whole
The Erie School Board's Committee of the Whole will meet on February 2, 2022, to discuss several topics including the 2022-2023 school calendar, facilities plan, and graduation requirements. Presentations are scheduled from the Blue Coats program and the Police Athletic League. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion and information session.
- Discussion of 2022-2023 school calendar by Ms. Natalie Fatica
- Facilities Plan presentation by Mr. Neal Brokman
- Middle School Swimming Program discussion by Board Director Sumner Nichols
- Graduation Requirements discussion by Board Director Sumner Nichols
- Presentations from Blue Coats and Police Athletic League
Committee of the Whole
The Board of Directors of the Erie City School District will meet as a Committee of the Whole for general business. No votes are expected; the board will discuss the Erie High School parking lot, 2021-22 graduation plans, a board retreat, and the meeting agenda for January 19, 2022. The meeting is procedural and informational with no binding decisions.
- Discussion of Erie High School parking lot improvements
- Planning for 2021-22 graduation ceremony
- Consideration of a board retreat
- Review of new business and separations on the meeting agenda
Regular Board Meeting
The Erie City School District Board of Directors met to approve the Superintendent's report and recognize student and school achievements. The meeting included a moment of silence for deceased staff and students and noted executive sessions held earlier in the week.
- Approval of Superintendent Report
- Recognition of Lincoln Elementary Blue Ribbon School
- Recognition of Stairclimber Award recipients
- Moment of silence for deceased staff and students
- Executive sessions held on Jan 12 and 19
Committee of the Whole
The Board of Directors will meet for general business purposes including a presentation on the 2020-2021 audit. Discussion items include a construction update, a resolution regarding the East Middle School mascot, and an Act 1 resolution.
- 2020-2021 Audit presentation by Dan Sefick of Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC
- Construction update from Neal Brokman and HHSDR Architects
- East M.S. Mascot Resolution proposed by Jay Breneman
- 2022-2023 Act 1 Resolution discussion
- Safe Firearms Storage Resolution proposed by Jay Breneman