Erie City School District public meetings in 2023

27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 13, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole meets for general business on Dec 13, 2023

The Erie City School District Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Library at East Middle School, 1001 Atkins Street. The agenda includes an open meeting, discussions on educational and student services, finance and operations, highlights from board committees, a review of the regular board meeting agenda, and any other matters. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

Open Meeting
Educational and Student Services discussion
Finance and Operations discussion
Highlights from Board Policy Review and Governance Committees
Review of Dec 13 regular board meeting agenda

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Dec 13, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves superintendent report and committee updates

The Erie School Board met to approve the superintendent's report and committee updates. The board also approved a resolution to limit tax increases for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to the state index of 8.1%.

Approval of Superintendent Report
Approval of Committee Reports
Act 1 Resolution for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year
District Enrollment Report (Dec 1, 2023)
Stairclimber Award Recipients (Dec 2023)

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (53 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.06 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.01 Act 1 Resolution (Taxpayer Relief Act) for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.02 Change Order #3 to Contract Awarded to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., for General Construction for the Roof Replacement and Masonry Restoration to the Jefferson Elementary School Project.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.03 Change Order #5 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Project.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.04 Updated Adoption Agreement, Plan Document, and Summary Plan Description with HUB International for Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.05 Preliminary Interdistrict Agreement with Millcreek Township School District for Title I Services for the 2023-24 School Year.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.06 Services Agreement with Hollis & Germann Music, Inc., for Musical Instrument Repair for the 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.07 Transportation Services Agreement with SOLVEDT Enterprises, Inc., for the 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.08 Addendum #1 to Multifunctional Printer/Copier/Scanner Lease and Print Management Contract with ComDoc, a Xerox Company.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.09 Quote from GovConnection, Inc., for Airwatch iPad Software Management System.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.10 Truancy Representatives for the 2023-2024 School Year - Revised.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.11 Expulsion - Student #9, 2023-2024.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.12 Expulsion - Student #10, 2023-2024.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.13 Correction to First Payment for Extracurricular Activities for 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.14 Appointment - Athletics.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.15 Resignation - Athletics.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.16 Addition #4 to Substitute List 2023-2024 School Year - Instructional.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.17 Appointment - Instructional (Temporary Professional Employee).

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.18 Appointment - Non-Bargaining.

8 yea · 1 not_present

Angie Amatangelo yea · Daria Devlin yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

Wed Dec 6, 2023

Reorganization Meeting

Erie School Board reorganizes, elects president and vice president

This is a reorganization meeting of the Erie School District Board of Directors. The board will elect a President and Vice President for the coming term, administer oaths of office to newly elected members, and discuss the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting is mostly procedural, focused on perfecting the board's organization under the School Code.

Election of Jay Breneman as Board President (AYES: 7, NAYS: 2)
Election of John C. Harkins as Board Vice President (AYES: 5, NAYS: 4)
Oaths of office administered to six new or re-elected board members
Discussion of the 2024-2025 budget presented by Superintendent Brian J. Polito

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Nov 8, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves superintendent and committee reports

The Erie School Board met to approve the superintendent's report and committee updates. The agenda included a health and safety plan update and recognition of student attendance achievements. No citizen speakers were scheduled.

Approval of Superintendent Report
Approval of Committee Reports
Health and Safety Plan Update
Stairclimber Award Recognition
Correction to Travel for NACAC Conference

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (67 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.06 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.01 Correction to Travel, September 20-23, 2023, NACAC Conference 2023, Baltimore, MD, Courtney Laver, Amy Shaut, Dan Nielsen, and Josh Talley (replacing Kelly Dzurik).

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.02 Travel, November 1-4, 2023, PA State Modern Language Association Fall Conference, Seven Springs, PA, Natalie Miller.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.03 Travel, November 15-19, 2023, National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Columbus, OH, Tien Pham.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.04 Travel, December 8-10, 2023, NYC Field Trip, New York, NY, Erica King, Christine Balsiger, Dan Nielsen, and Barbara Black.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.05 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policies - Policy Numbers: 011, 201, 208.1, 601, 602, 603, 604, 622, 627, 703, 711, TBD, 802, 805, 830, 905, and 910.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.06 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to Hudson Group, Inc., for General Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Woodrow Wilson Middle School Project.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.07 Change Order #2 to Contract Awarded to William T. Spaeder Co. Inc., for Plumbing Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.08 Change Order #3 to Contract Awarded to Thomas Construction, Inc., for General Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.09 Change Order #3 to Contract Awarded to Thomas Construction, Inc., for General Construction for the Turf, Track, and Field Improvements for the Fred Biletnikoff Field Project.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.10 Goals of the Superintendent, Mr. Brian J. Polito, and Assistant Superintendents, Ms. Teresa Szumigala and Mr. Neal Brokman, for the 2023-2024 School Year.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.11 PDE Chapter 4 LEA Comprehensive Plan for the School District of the City of Erie 2023-2026.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.12 Community Schools Partnership Services Agreements with the Erie Zoo, Erie Arts and Culture, Erie Children's Museum, Meals with Abs, Yoga with Abi, and Frank DiSalvo, for the term of November 8…

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.13 Educational Services Agreement with the Booker T. Washington Center for After School and Summer School Programming.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.14 Educational Services Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Erie, Inc., for After School and Summer School Programming.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.15 Educational Services Agreement with the Martin Luther King Center for After School and Summer School Programming.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.16 Educational Services Agreement with the Urban Erie Community Development Corp. (UECDC) for After School and Summer School Programming.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.17 Services Agreement with Bruce Coffin Trucking for the plugging of Gas Well ERI-23790 located at Edison Elementary School.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.18 Services Agreements with Grace Rhodes and Krystal Robinson for services rendered under the USDA Urban Agriculture Innovation Production Grant.

9 yea

Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

Wed Nov 1, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Erie School District discusses stimulus funds and administration building updates

The Board of Directors will meet for general business purposes including discussions on stimulus funds and the administration building. The agenda also includes reviews of PVAAS results, community center programs, and career & technical program data.

Stimulus Funds discussion with Mr. Neal Brokman
Administration Building update regarding HHSDR Architects/Engineers
2022-23 PVAAS Results presentation by Ms. Teresa Szumigala
Community Center Programs discussion with Mr. Brian J. Polito
Career & Technical Program Data review by Ms. Teresa Szumigala

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Oct 11, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves superintendent and committee reports

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 two deceased teachers and recognized students for attendance and behavior.

Approval of Superintendent's report
Approval of committee and liaison reports
Recognition of Stairclimber Award recipients
Moment of silence for Constance Minichelli and Pamela Tonty
Approval of travel correction for National Dance Education Conference

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (67 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.06 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.01 Correction to Travel, September 28-October 2, 2023, National Dance Education Conference, Denver CO, Kristen Weibel.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.02 Travel, September 10-13, 2023, FABTECH, Chicago, IL, Donna Newell.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.03 Travel, September 20-23, 2023, NACAC Conference 2023, Baltimore, MD, Courtney Laver, Amy Shaut, Dan Nielsen, and Kelley Dzurik.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.04 Travel, October 2-3, 2023, College Board Middle States Fall Meeting, Reston, VA, Erica King.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.05 Travel, October 10-13, 2023, The Met Live in Schools 2023 National Educator Conference, New York, NY, Dennis TeCulver.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.06 Travel, October 31-November 3, 2023, College Board Forum, New York, NY, Erica King.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.07 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to L.P. Electric, LLC, for Electrical Construction for the Fire Alarm Replacement for the East Middle School Project.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.08 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to Thomas Construction, Inc., for General Construction for the Turf, Track, and Field Improvements for the Fred Biletnikoff Field Project.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.09 Change Order #2 to Contract Awarded to Thomas Construction, Inc., for General Construction for the Turf, Track, and Field Improvements for the Fred Biletnikoff Field Project.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.10 Change Order #5 to Contract Awarded to Independence Excavating, Inc., for Plumbing Construction for the Partial Renovations to the Erie High School Project.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.11 Change Order #5 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy Project.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.12 Disposition of Unused Vehicles.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.13 Rescinding of Approval of Disposition of Surplus Vehicles, that was previously Board approved on November 9, 2022 at agenda item #6.12.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.14 PSBA Election of Officers - 2024.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.15 Truancy Representatives for the 2023-2024 School Year.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.17 Services Agreement with Anansi Collaborations LLC (United Way Subcontractor Agreement).

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.18 Services Agreement with COBYS Family Services for Online Blues Program Training for Erie High School.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.19 Services Agreement with Mark Majewski (United Way Subcontractor Agreement).

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

Wed Oct 11, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board meets for general business

The Erie City School District Committee of the Whole convened on October 11, 2023, to discuss minority recruitment and review the agenda. The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.

Open Meeting
Minority Recruitment presentation
Review of October 11, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Any Other Matter
Meeting Adjourned

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Wed Oct 4, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Erie School District discusses comprehensive plan, athletics, and construction

The Board of Directors will meet for general business purposes including discussions on the district's Comprehensive Plan and an African American AP course. The meeting also includes updates regarding construction and the athletic budget.

Comprehensive Plan discussion
African American AP Course discussion
Construction update including gym floor cost estimate
Athletic Budget discussion
2024 Election of PSBA Officers

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Sep 13, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board to approve Superintendent's report and travel

The Erie City School District Board will hear the Superintendent's report including a Career and Technical Education update, enrollment report for September 2023, and staffing totals. The board will also vote on several travel requests for board members and staff. The meeting includes procedural items and committee reports.

Approval of Superintendent's report covering enrollment, staffing, and CTE update
Travel approval for board directors to attend PSBA workshops (expenses only)
Travel approval for Thomas Kostreba to American Welding Society Fall Board Meetings in Chicago (salary only, third-party expenses)
Travel approval for Kristen Weibel to National Dance Education Conference in Denver (salary and expenses)
Moment of silence for retired teacher and former EEA president Daniel Nawrocki, Sr.

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (70 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.05 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.01 Travel 2023-2024, to interested Erie School Board Directors to attend Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Workshops in Pennsylvania.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.02 Travel, September 7-14, 2023, American Welding Society Fall Board Meetings, Chicago, Illinois, Thomas Kostreba.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.03 Travel, September 28-October 1, 2023, National Dance Education Conference, Denver, Colorado, Kristen Weibel.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.04 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policy 323 - Tobacco/Smoking Products (Section 300 - Employees).

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.05 Change Order #2 to Contract Awarded to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., for General Construction for the Roof Replacement and Masonry Restoration to the Jefferson Elementary School Project.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.06 Change Order #5 to Contract Awarded to Bristol Environmental, Inc., for Asbestos Abatement for the Partial Renovations to the Erie High School Project.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.07 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy Project.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.08 Change Order #6 to Contract Awarded to Penn-Ohio Electrical Contractors for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Woodrow Wilson Middle School Project.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.09 Change Order #10 to Contract Awarded to Church and Murdock Electric, Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Renovations to the Woodrow Wilson Middle School Project.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.10 Destruction Order for School District Police Evidence from 1999-2000 through 2016-2017 School Years.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.11 Educational Services Agreement with Sarah A. Reed Children's Center for Social-Emotional Learning Classroom.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.12 Preliminary Interdistrict Agreement with the Fort LeBoeuf School District for Title I Services for the 2023-2024 School Year.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.13 Preliminary Interdistrict Agreement with the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit for Title I Services for the 2023-2024 School Year.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.14 Second Amendment to Renewal Agreement with T-Mobile for Mobile Hot Spot Devices for the term ending June 30, 2024, as originally approved on December 8, 2021.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.15 Amended Service Agreements with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc., for Extended School Year (ESY) and ESY One-to-One Aide Services, for the period of July 5, 2023 through August 4, 2023.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.16 Service Agreement with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc., for One-to-One Aide Services for the 2023-2024 School Year.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.17 Services Agreements with Lisa Dvorek and Xinyang Sylves for services rendered under the USDA Urban Agriculture Innovation Production Grant.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.18 Service Agreement with Service Express, LLC, for Service and Support for District Servers, for the term effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026.

9 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

Wed Sep 6, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board discusses capital budget and student test results

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the capital project budget and the use of ESSER/ARP funds. The board will also review 2023 PSSA results and receive updates on school improvement and learning initiatives.

Capital Project Budget discussion
ESSER/ARP Funds update
Biletnikoff Fence options
2023 PSSA Results review
WestEd school improvement update

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Wed Aug 9, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves 40 district policy revisions including gender-neutral pronouns

The Erie School Board approved a package of 40 policy revisions, primarily to update language regarding gender-neutral pronouns and special education procedures. The meeting also included reports on enrollment and transportation, and a moment of silence for two deceased teachers.

Approval of 40 policy revisions (e.g., 113 Special Education, 352 School Police, 806 Child Abuse)
Report on August 2023 district enrollment
Transportation update presented by Director Randy Pruchnicki
Moment of silence for retired teacher Charles Ramsey and former teacher Jon Todd Christensen
Recognition of Vice President John Harkins' 44 years of service

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🗳️ How they voted (119 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.04 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.01 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policy Numbers 003, 004, 005, 006, 103.1, 105, 105.2, 113, 113.1, 113.2, 113.3, 113.4, 113.5, 114, 115, 123, 123.1, 123.2, 127, 140.1, 142, 144…

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.02 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policy 104 - Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Staff (Section 100 - Programs).

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.03 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policies, Section 200 - Pupils: Policy Numbers 204, 218, 218.1, 218.2, 218.3, 222, 226, 227, 234, 234, 235.1, 236.1, 247 and 249.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.04 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policies, Section 900 - Community: Policy Numbers 906.1 and 918.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.05 Change Order #3 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for District-Wide Boiler Plant Upgrades.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.06 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to Hometeam Properties for Asbestos Abatement for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.07 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.08 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Project.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.09 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Woodrow Wilson Middle School Project.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.10 Change Order #7 to Contract Awarded to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., for General Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Project.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.11 Career and Technical Education Course Task Grids for the 2023-2024 School Year at Erie High School.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.12 Career and Technical Education Occupational Advisory Committee Members for the 2023-2024 School Year at Erie High School.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.13 Curricular Initiatives to Support Implementation of Core Standards, Career Education and Work Standards, Future Ready PA Index and New Material Adoptions.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.14 Salaries and Salary Guidelines for District Sponsored Athletic Coaches for the 2023-2024 School Year.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.15 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for the 2023-2024 School Year.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.16 Additional Targeted Support and Improvement Plans for East Middle School and Erie High School.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.17 Targeted Support and Improvement Plans for Connell, Diehl, McKinley and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary Schools.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.18 Revision #2 to Teacher/Student Calendar for 2023-2024 School Year.

7 yea

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Daria Devlin yea

Wed Aug 2, 2023

Committee of the Whole

School board discusses 2023-24 state budget and improvement plans

The Erie School Board meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss general business items, including the 2023-24 state budget, school improvement plans for Erie High and East Middle, and a First National Bank accounts payable proposal. No formal votes are expected; these discussions inform future board action. The meeting also includes public comment and updates on construction and the pre-K program.

Additional Targeted Support & Improvement School Plans for Erie High and East Middle
2023-24 State Budget presentation by Superintendent Brian J. Polito
First National Bank Accounts Payable Proposal by Controller John Kuhn
2023-24 Pre-K Program discussion
Construction update by Assistant Superintendent Neal Brokman

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Thu Jun 29, 2023

Special Board Meeting

Erie school board approves 2023-2024 budget, athletic funding resolution

The Erie School Board met in special session to approve the 2023-2024 budget and conduct other business. They passed a motion to continue tabling a resolution that would allocate up to 5% of Level Up funding to athletics, pending the state budget. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including a homestead/farmstead tax exclusion, Act 34 conditions for the New Edison Elementary project, and contracts for substitute nursing and software services.

Approved the 2023-2024 budget for the school district.
Continued tabling resolution to allocate up to 5% of Level Up funding to athletics, with up to $12,000 for a statistician.
Authorized Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion real estate tax reductions for 2023-2024.
Approved Act 34 conditions for the New Edison Elementary School Project.
Renewed substitute nursing services contract with AVEANNA Healthcare for 2023-2024.

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

5.01 Motion by Director John C. Harkins to amend the Final Budget for 2023-2024 to a No Tax Increase Budget, and reduce the amount of funds transferred to the Capital Projects Fund by $1.2 million to…

6 nay · 1 yea

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols nay · Zakaria Sharif nay · Rosemary Sheridan nay · Jay Breneman nay · Gwendolyn Cooley nay · Daria Devlin nay

6.01 Acceptance of Final Budget for 2023-2024 pursuant to Section 687(a)(1) of the Pennsylvania Public School Code. (SEPARATE VOTE REQUESTED BY DIRECTOR JOHN C. HARKINS)

6 yea · 1 nay

Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins nay

The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Jun 14, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves superintendent report and policy updates

The Erie School Board approved the superintendent's report and committee reports. The board adopted several new student and program policies and heard presentations on student services and community schools.

Adoption of student policies (210, 210.1, 246)
Adoption of program policies (137, 137.1, 137.2, 137.3, 140.3)
Approval of superintendent report
Approval of committee reports
Presentation on Irving Vacant Property Proposal

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🗳️ How they voted (131 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.08 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.01 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policies, Section 200 - Pupils: Policy Numbers 210, 210.1, and 246.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.02 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policies, Section 100 - Programs: Policy Numbers 137, 137.1, 137.2, 137.3, and 140.3.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.03 Appointment of Ms. Gwendolyn Cooley to serve on the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.04 Appointment of Mr. Doug Owens to the Erie's Public Schools Athletic Facilities Commission, effective June 15, 2023 through September 30, 2024, to fulfill the unexpired term of Leroy Goodwine…

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.05 Appointment of School Board Directors Mr. Jay Breneman, Mr. Sumner Nichols, and Mr. Zakaria Sharif as Voting Delegates for the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) 2023 Delegate…

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.06 Change Order #3 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy Project.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.07 Change Order #5 to Contract Awarded to Penn-Ohio Electrical Contractors for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Woodrow Wilson Middle School Project.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.08 Charter School Enrollment Budget Assumption for the 2023-2024 School Year.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.09 Checking Account Opening at Erie Federal Credit Union for the Erie High School Activity Fund.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.10 Property & Casualty Liability Insurance and Commercial Auto Policy with USI Insurance Services for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.11 Proposed Wage Reopener with Local 95 of the International Union of Operating Engineers for the 2023-2024 School Year (Amendment to 2020-2024 Master Contract).

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.12 Tax Assessment Appeal Program for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.13 Agreement with the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5 for Language Instructional Supervisory Services for the 2023-2024 School Year.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.15 Agreement with PowerSchool Group LLC, for Schoology Learning Management System for the 2023-2024 School Year.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.16 Contract with the Barber National Institute for Preschool Early Intervention Program for 2023-2024 School Year.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.17 Contract with Early Connections for Preschool Early Intervention Program for 2023-2024 School Year.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.18 Contract with Marathon Energy for the Purchase of Natural Gas, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

6.19 Contract with the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5 for Special Education Programs and Services for the 2023-2024 School Year.

6 yea · 1 not_present

John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea · Daria Devlin yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present

Wed Jun 7, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board discusses 2023-24 budget and curriculum

The Erie City School District Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2023-24 budget, the 2023-24 Charter Cap, and the Autistic & Life Skills Curriculum. The meeting will also include a review of the draft agenda for the June 14 meeting.

2023-24 Budget presentation
Autistic & Life Skills Curriculum discussion
Review of draft June 14 meeting agenda
Emergency Management Plan discussion
PSBA Voting Delegates selection

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Wed May 10, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves superintendent and committee reports

The Erie City School District Board approved the Superintendent's report and committee reports. The meeting included recognition of student achievements and a public hearing on a behavior specialist position.

Approval of Superintendent's report
Approval of committee reports
Recognition of Stairclimber Award recipients
Public hearing on Behavior Specialist Position
Travel approval for Thomas Kostreba to Miami

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

7.01 Services Agreement with WestEd, for School Improvement Partner Proposal for the Erie High School for the Period of May 13, 2023 through August 31, 2024. (Separate Vote Requested by Director…

6 yea · 2 nay

Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Daria Devlin yea · Sumner Nichols nay · Zakaria Sharif nay

The other 99 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed May 10, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board meets for general business

The Erie City School District Committee of the Whole will meet on May 10, 2023, to discuss a WestEd consulting presentation and a wellness grant. The meeting will be held at East Middle School and is open to the public.

WestEd Consulting presentation by Dr. Terry Hofer
Wellness Grant discussion led by Superintendent Brian J. Polito
Review of the May 10, 2023 meeting agenda
Executive session scheduled
Meeting adjournment

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Wed May 3, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board reviews financial projections, SEL curriculum adoption

The Committee of the Whole will discuss financial projections for the 2023-24 school year presented by Public Financial Management, along with a preliminary budget. The board will also consider adopting a social emotional learning curriculum (Respectful Ways) and discuss a parent voice committee. Additional items include multi-tiered system support training and a WestEd consulting proposal for school improvement.

Financial projections for 2023-24 presented by Ian Tyson (PFM) with attached preliminary budget
Social Emotional Learning curriculum adoption (Respectful Ways, 3-year program quote included)
Multi-Tiered System Support Training proposal from AIR
WestEd Consulting Proposal for school improvement
2022-23 Graduation Ceremonies: Erie H.S. on June 3 at 11 a.m. and NW PA Collegiate Academy at 2:30 p.m.

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Wed Apr 12, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board to vote on bid awards, hear bullying complaint

The Erie City School District Board will hold a regular meeting to hear the superintendent's report, approve the report, and vote on a bid award following a public hearing. The board will also recognize student achievement and receive reports on athletics, facilities, enrollment, and staffing.

Motion to suspend Board Rule B-260 to vote on bid awards immediately after public hearing
Approval of Superintendent's Report (voice vote passed 9-0)
Public hearing: Kerry Tabb speaking about bullying at Harding Elementary
Recognition of Stairclimber Award recipients for attendance, behavior, and classroom improvement
District enrollment and staffing reports for April 2023

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🗳️ How they voted (80 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.07 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

9 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Daria Devlin yea

3.03 Motion to suspend Board Rule B-260 for the purpose of changing the order of business in order to vote on the Award on Bids immediately following Hearing of Citizens. — Motion to suspend Board…

9 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Daria Devlin yea

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

7 yea · 2 not_present

Jay Breneman yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Gwendolyn Cooley not_present · Daria Devlin not_present

6.01 Travel, March 29-31, 2023, Baseball Spring Training, Myrtle Beach, SC, Dana Fracassi.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.02 Travel, March 30-April 1, 2023, Buckeye FIRST Regional Competition, Cleveland, OH, James Fleming.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.03 Travel, April 24-26, 2023, National Visiting Committee (NVC), to review Weld-Ed Training Curriculum, Miami, FL, Thomas Kostreba.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.04 Travel, June 8-11, 2023, Reacting to the Past Annual Institute 2023, New York City, NY, Ryan Maloney.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.05 Travel, June 27-29, 2023, NWEA Fusion 2023 Rise Build Thrive Conference, Atlanta, GA, Lisa Panighetti, Don Fuller, and Haley Kolash.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.06 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policies, Section 200 - Pupils: Policy Numbers 229, 233, 236, 239, 240, 250, and 251.1.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.07 Appointment of Authorized Representatives to Berkheimer for Sharing of Confidential Tax Information.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.08 Appointment of Rausaan Powell to the Erie's Public Schools Athletic Facilities Commission, effective April 13, 2023 through April 14, 2025, to fulfill the unexpired term of Abram Howze…

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.09 Appointment of Alan Swigonski to the Erie's Public Schools Athletic Facilities Commission, effective April 13, 2023 through April 14, 2025, to fulfill the unexpired term of Doug White…

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.10 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., for General Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the NW PA Collegiate Academy Project.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.11 Change Order #5 to Contract Awarded to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., for General Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the NW PA Collegiate Academy Project.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.12 Charter School Enrollment Budget Assumption for the 2023-2024 School Year.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.13 Disposition of Unused Vehicles.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.14 Government Entity Release of All Claims for Class Action Lawsuit with Juul Labs Inc.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.15 Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5) Proposed 2023-2024 Budget.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.16 Addendum #1 to Services Agreement with Otis Elevator Company for the Period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024.

7 yea · 2 not_present

6.17 Adjusted Interdistrict Contractor Agreement between the Ft. LeBoeuf School District and the School District of the City of Erie for Title I Eligible Students for 2022-2023 School Year.

7 yea · 2 not_present

Wed Apr 5, 2023

Committee of the Whole

School board discusses 2023-24 budget, facilities plan

The Erie School Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss the preliminary 2023-24 budget presented by Superintendent Polito and Assistant Superintendent Brokman. They will also review Phase II of the Facilities Plan with HHSDR Architects/Engineers. Other items include bids for Biletnikoff Field and a discussion on the charter enrollment cap. The meeting includes a public hearing period and review of the draft agenda for the April 12 regular meeting.

2023-24 preliminary budget discussion (presentation slides and book attached)
Facilities Plan Phase II presentation by HHSDR Architects/Engineers
Bids for Biletnikoff Field
Discussion on charter enrollment cap
Review of draft April 12, 2023 meeting agenda

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Wed Mar 8, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves superintendent's report and committee updates

The Erie City School District Board of Directors met to approve the superintendent's report and committee updates. The meeting included a presentation on the IT department and health and safety plans, along with the recognition of student award recipients.

Approval of Superintendent's Report
Approval of Committee Reports
IT Department Report
Health and Safety Plan Presentation
Stairclimber Award Recognition

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (59 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.07 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.01 Travel, March 28-30, 2023, Certified Pool Operator Course, Houston, TX, Justin Brasington.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.02 Travel, April 19-21, 2023, UConn 2023 College Counselors Forum, Storrs, CT, Dan Nielsen.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.03 Agreement between the Eagle's Nest Leadership Corporation and Erie School District for the Eagle's Nest Program of Academic Distinction for the 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.04 Renewal Agreement and Invoice from Scenario Learning, LLC (DBA Vector Solutions), for the Safe Schools Online Staff Training System for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.05 Pupil Transportation Services Contract with the Erie Catholic School System for the 2022-2023 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.06 Proforma Invoice from SAVVAS Learning Company LLC for Modified Mastering Chemistry with Pearso for the 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.07 Renewal Invoice from Zoom Video Communications, Inc., for Districtwide Zoom Licenses for the term of March 2023 through June 30, 2024.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.08 Rescinding of Approval of Quotation from Bob Ferrando Ford Lincoln Sales, Inc., for Vehicle Replacements for the 2022-2023 School Year, that was previously Board approved on Dec. 14, 2022 at…

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.09 Quote from Amplify for CKLA 2nd Edition Activity Books for Grades K-5 for the 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.10 Quote from Amplify for mCLASS Intervention School Site License Renewal for the 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.11 Quote from Amplify for Reading Site License and mClass Dibels 8th Ed. Annual Student License Renewal for the 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.12 Quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc., for Body Worn Camera Equipment and Professional Services for the term of May 2023 through May 2027.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.13 Quote from Boyer R.V. Center, Inc., for purchase of Marching Band Trailer.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.14 Quote from CEIA USA, LTD for the Purchase of OPENGATE Weapons Detection System for all District Elementary Schools.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.15 Quote from Corbett Inc., for the Purchase of Furniture for the Erie H.S. Phase 1 Classrooms, (COSTARS Contract 035-E23-197).

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.16 Quote from Curriculum Associates for K-8 iReady Classroom Mathematics for the 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.17 Quote from Flinn Scientific for PAVO STEM Kit for the 2023-2024 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.18 Quotes from Dave Hallman Chevrolet Inc., and Laurel Auto Group Inc., for Vehicle Replacements for the 2022-2023 School Year.

8 yea

Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Daria Devlin yea

Wed Mar 1, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board discusses metal detectors and charter budget

The Erie School Board Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss special education recommendations, Future Ready PA Index designations, and metal detectors. The board will also review the 2023-24 Charter Enrollment Budget and discuss various informational items including furniture and an IT position.

Special Education Recommendations
Future Ready PA Index Designations
Metal Detectors
2023-24 Charter Enrollment Budget
Review of March 8, 2023 Meeting Agenda

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Sat Feb 25, 2023

Public Board Meeting/Retreat

School board discusses strategic plan and governance at retreat

The Erie City School Board is holding a public retreat to discuss school board business operations, including a strategic plan update from the superintendent, an informal board self-assessment, and governance topics such as public meeting and committee work structures. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on discussion and information.

Strategic Plan Update by Superintendent Brian J. Polito
Informal/Mini Board Self-Assessment discussion
Governance discussion on Public Meeting Structure
Governance discussion on Committee Work Structure

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Wed Feb 8, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves superintendent and committee reports

The Erie City School District Board of Directors approved the Superintendent's report and committee reports. The meeting included student recognitions, athletic and academic reviews, and a public hearing.

Approval of Superintendent's report
Approval of committee and liaison reports
Stairclimber Award recognition for 20 students
Mid-year academic and athletic reviews presented
Public hearing with citizen speaker Jolessa Paterniti

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🗳️ How they voted (54 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.07 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.01 Travel, January 13-14, 2023, Patrick Morales Wrestling Tournament, Falconer, NY, John Easter and Dennis Clemente.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.02 Travel, March 29-April 3, 2023, Cal Ripken Experience, Myrtle Beach, SC, Erie High Baseball, Mikey Quinones, Marc Kindle, Brian Myers, and Tom Cacchione.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.03 Change Order #3 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Renovations to the Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Project.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.04 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policy, Section 100 - Programs: Policy Number 121 - Field Trips.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.05 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policies, Section 200 - Pupils: Policy Numbers 202, 209, 209.2, and 231.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.06 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policy, Section 600 - Finances: Policy Number 620 - Fund Balance.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.07 Audited Financial Statements of the School District of the City of Erie for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.08 Budget Transfer - 2021-2022 Surplus from General Fund (Fund 10) to Capital Projects Fund (Fund 30).

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.09 Budget Transfers - General Fund (Fund 10) for 2021-2022 School Year.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.10 Central Administration Staff, Confidential Secretaries, Administration Office Secretaries, School Secretaries, Local 1968, and Local 95 Working Schedule for 2023-2024 School Year.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.11 Teacher/Student Calendar for 2023- 2024 School Year.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.12 Donation of Iverd Collection to the Erie County Historical Society.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.13 Declaration of the former Burton School as Unused and Unnecessary.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.15 Agreement with EduLink, Inc., for COMPLY, Compliance Software for Professional and Non-Professional Supervision and Evaluation, for a three-year term.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.16 Renewal of Listing Agreements with Howard Hanna Commercial Real Estate for the Disposition of Surplus District Property.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.17 Service Agreements with Kristen Lee, Ryan Nageotte, Jessica Schultz, Stephanie Thauser, Connie Walker, Dave Washousky, and the Neighborhood Art House for USDA Urban Agriculture Innovation…

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.18 Contract with the Northwest Tri-County IU5 for Language Instructional Education Program Services for the 2022-2023 School Year.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.19 Invoice for Renewal of Services with Frontline Technologies Group LLC, dba Frontline Education, for Instructional Materials Management Subscription.

9 yea

Zakaria Sharif yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Lori Pickens yea · Daria Devlin yea

Wed Feb 1, 2023

Committee of the Whole

School board to hear 2021-22 audit, discuss capital projects and facilities

The Erie School Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2021-22 audit presented by Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, a capital projects fund transfer, and a facilities plan by HHSDR Architects. Other topics include a safety update, safe firearm storage information, and the Iverd painting collection. The board will also review the draft agenda for the February 8 regular meeting.

2021-22 audit by Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC
Capital projects fund transfer discussion
Facilities plan by HHSDR Architects
Safety update from Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
Safe firearm storage information presentation

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Jan 18, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board meets to approve superintendent report

The Erie School Board will convene in regular session to approve the superintendent's report and hear remarks from candidates for a vacant board seat.

Approval of Superintendent Report
Remarks by candidates for vacant school board seat
Recognition of School Director Recognition Month
Stairclimber Award recipients
Executive session announcements

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (79 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.05 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Mr. Brian J. Polito.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

4.10 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.01 Abatement and Exoneration of Taxes - 952 West 11th Street, Erie, PA (Parcel #16-030-046.0-234.00).

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.02 Act 1 Resolution (Taxpayer Relief Act) for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.03 Adoption of Board Rules pursuant to Section 407 of the School Code (second reading).

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.04 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to Thomas Construction, Inc., for General Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.05 Change Order #2 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.06 Change Order #2 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.07 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to Independence Excavating, Inc., for Plumbing Construction for the Partial Renovations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.08 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Partial Renovations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.09 Change Order #5 to Contract Awarded to Canfield Development for Asbestos Abatement for the Phase II Renovations to the Woodrow Wilson Middle School Project.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.10 Change Order #7 to Contract Awarded to Thomas Construction, Inc., for General Construction for the Partial Renovations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.11 Change Order #9 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Partial Renovations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.12 Change Order #10 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Partial Renovations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.13 Contract with Marathon Energy for the Purchase of Natural Gas, for the period of December 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.14 IDEA - Part B Sub-Grant Contract between the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5 and the Erie School District for the 2022-2023 School Year.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.15 IDEA - Section 619 Sub-Grant Contract between the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5 and the Erie School District for the 2022-2023 School Year.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.16 Agreement with Allied Universal Security Services for Unarmed Security Personnel.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.17 Revised Purchase Agreement with Five Star International, LLC, for International Refrigerated Truck through Thermo King of Pittsburgh.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

6.18 Quote from Plyler Entry Systems for Security Screens for Welding and Landscaping Labs at Erie High School.

8 yea

Lori Pickens yea · Rosemary Sheridan yea · Jay Breneman yea · Gwendolyn Cooley yea · Lauren Gillespie yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Daria Devlin yea

Wed Jan 11, 2023

Committee of the Whole

School board to discuss 2023-2024 budget and facilities plan

The Erie School Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole for general business. Discussion items include filling a vacant board seat, Black History Month plans, the 2023-2024 budget, a facilities plan, an enrollment report, and a review of the draft agenda for the January 18 meeting. No votes are scheduled.

Discussion of vacant School Board seat
Presentation on Black History Month by DEI and PR coordinators
2023-2024 Budget discussion led by Superintendent
Facilities Plan update from Assistant Superintendent
Enrollment Report from Assistant Superintendent

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Regular Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Regular Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Regular Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Special Board Meeting

Regular Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Regular Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Regular Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Regular Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Public Board Meeting/Retreat

Regular Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Regular Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole