Erie City School District public meetings in 2025

28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Erie School District Committee of the Whole meeting on December 10, 2025

The Board of Directors will meet for general business purposes and committee updates. The agenda includes reports on finance and operations as well as a review of the upcoming regular meeting agenda.

Centralized Call Routing System report
Translation Devices discussion
Superintendent update from Dr. Natalyn Gibbs
Board Governance Committee highlights
Board Policy Committee highlights

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Board to vote on limiting tax increase to 5.4% for 2026-2027

The Erie School Board will consider approving the Act 1 Resolution capping property tax increases at 5.4% for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. They will also vote on financial reports for November 2025, the superintendent's report, and reports from committees. The meeting includes student presentations, a moment of silence for deceased staff, and updates on enrollment and staffing.

Act 1 Resolution (Taxpayer Relief Act) capping property tax increase at state index of 5.4% for 2026-2027
Approval of Report of Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for November 2025
Student Spotlight: 5th grader Bryan Monger presents compare and contrast of Diwali and Christmas
District Enrollment Tally as of November 26, 2025; Staffing Totals as of December 1, 2025
Moment of silence for five deceased employees including retired teachers and a lunch lady

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (30 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2025 and Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2025.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

3.05 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.01 Act 1 Resolution (Taxpayer Relief Act) for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.02 Travel, January 20-26, 2025 - HVAC Systems I, Crosby, Texas, Stephen Herrera-Exley.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.03 Adoption of District Revised Policies Numbered 102, 105, 123, 209.2, and 233.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.04 Change Order #1 to General Construction Contract to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. for Repaving, Sidewalk and Curb Repairs for Pfeiffer-Burleigh ES and Perry ES.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.05 Change Order #1 to General Construction Contract Awarded to Joseph McCormick Construction Co., Inc for Repaving for the EPS District Administration Office.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.06 Change Order #10 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.07 Change Order #19 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

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.08 Construction Contract with The Wilkins Co. Inc. (COSTARS Contract 040-E22-145) for Repairs to the Jefferson Elementary Fire Alarm System.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.09 Resolution Formalizing a Partnership with the City of Erie for Historic Preservation and Heritage Education.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.10 Renewal Quote with Networking Technologies for Licensing and Support for the FortiAuthenticator Application, for the term effective Jan. 15, 2025 through Jan. 15, 2027.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.11 Sales Quotation from CDW for Electronic Translation Devices.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.12 Sales Quotation from Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative for District Ice House Programming Licenses for the 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.13 Sales Quotation from SASC LLL dba Activate Learning for Science Curricular Materials.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.14 Service Agreement with Erie Arts & Culture.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.15 Settlement Agreement with Student R.B.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.16 Expulsion - Student #9, 2025-2026.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.18 Revised 2025-2026 Truancy Representatives.

8 yea

Angie Amatangelo yea · Linda Graff yea · John Harkins yea · Gary Horton yea · Leah Merski yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Jay Breneman yea

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Reorganization Meeting

Erie School Board elects new president and vice president

The Erie City School District Board of Directors held a reorganization meeting to elect leadership. Dr. Jay Breneman was elected President and Angie Amatangelo was elected Vice President. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

Election of Dr. Jay Breneman as President
Election of Angie Amatangelo as Vice President
Oaths of office administered to Dr. Jay Breneman, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, and Zakaria Sharif
John Harkins elected as Temporary Chairperson to preside over the election
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board approves roof restoration contract change order

The Erie School Board approved a change order for roof restoration at the District Administration Building and approved committee reports and superintendent updates. The meeting included a moment of silence for four staff members and students who passed away in October and November.

Approval of roof restoration change order for District Administration Building ($6,971.00)
Approval of committee reports and superintendent updates
Moment of silence for four staff and students who passed away
Approval of reports of committees and liaisons
Pledge of Allegiance led by a 5th grader

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (36 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for the months of August, September, and October 2025; and the Meeting Minutes of…

8 yea

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

3.07 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs.

8 yea

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

4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

8 yea

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

7.01 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to A.W. Farrell & Son, Inc. for General Construction for Roof Restoration to the District Administration Office.

8 yea

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

7.02 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., for General Construction for the Diehl Outdoor Classroom Project.

8 yea

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

7.03 Change Order #18 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

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

7.04 Authorization to Establish District Social Media Accounts.

8 yea

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

7.05 Construction Contract with E.E. Austin and Sons, Inc. for Harding Elementary Playground Equipment Installation (Costars Contract#: 008-E23-1238).

8 yea

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

7.06 Master Service Agreement with the Wilkins Company for Monitoring and Service of District Security Alarms for the Period of October 30, 2025 through October 29, 2030.

8 yea

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

7.07 Purchase Agreement with Five Star International, LLC, for International Refrigerated Truck (COSTARS CONTRACT #025-E23-577).

8 yea

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

7.08 Service Agreements with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc., for One-to-One Aide Services.

8 yea

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

7.09 Service Agreement with Everway for Supplementary Resources for Autistic Support Curriculum.

8 yea

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

7.10 Service Agreement with Networking Technologies for VMware to HyperV Transition.

8 yea

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

7.11 Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims in the matter of PA Leadership Charter School v. School District of the City of Erie, BBFM-00-2017-346, to resolve a charter school tuition…

8 yea

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

7.12 Expulsion - Student #1, 2025-2026.

8 yea

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

7.13 Expulsion - Student #2, 2025-2026.

8 yea

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

7.14 Expulsion - Student #4, 2025-2026.

8 yea

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

7.15 Expulsion - Student #6, 2025-2026.

8 yea

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

7.16 Extracurricular Activities First Payments for 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.17 Revised Truancy Representatives for 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Strategic Plan and Panorama Update presented to Erie School Board

The Erie School Board meets as a Committee of the Whole for general business, including a presentation on the Strategic Plan and Panorama Update by Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood. The board will also review the regular meeting agenda and discuss new business items.

Strategic Plan and Panorama Update presentation by Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood (attached document available)
Review of November 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda and new business discussion

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Board will hear presentation on a bond issue

The Erie City School District Board met as a Committee of the Whole to conduct general business. Members received updates from the superintendent, reviewed PVAAS results, and heard a STEM in Action presentation. A bond issue was presented by CFO Brian Cheese, and the strategic plan was updated. The meeting also included review of the draft agenda for the November 12 regular meeting and other informational items.

Bond Issue presentation by CFO Brian Cheese
PVAAS results presented by Executive Director Karin Ryan
STEM in Action presentation by Supervisor Rick Schneider
Strategic Plan and Panorama update by Chief Accountability Officer ShaQuita Gatewood
Board Orientation PowerPoint review by Director Linda Graff

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves superintendent report and consent agenda items

The Erie City School District Board of Directors met to approve the minutes from the September 10 meeting, the superintendent's report, and committee reports. The board also approved a consent agenda including travel for staff to the America School Health Association in Denver and the SkillsUSA National Tech Chair Meeting in Phoenix.

Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
Approval of Superintendent Natalyn Gibbs' report
Approval of travel to America School Health Association (Denver, CO)
Approval of travel to SkillsUSA National Tech Chair Meeting (Phoenix, AZ)
Committee and liaison reports presented

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (44 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Approval of the Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2025.

8 yea

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

3.07 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs.

8 yea

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

4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

6 yea · 2 not_present

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

7.01 Travel, October 15-17, 2025, America School Health Association, Denver, CO, Kaitlyn Falk, Megan Hollern, and Deanna McFarland.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.02 Travel, November 4-7, 2025, SkillsUSA National Tech Chair Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, Thomas Kostreba.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.03 Travel, November 19-23, 2025, National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention 2025, Denver, CO, Tien Pham.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.04 Travel, April 21-April 25, 2026, Diligent Elevate, Atlanta, GA, Alyssa Cook and Emily Cunningham.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.05 Disposition of Unused Vehicles - EPA Clean School Bus Grant.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.06 PSBA Election of Officers - 2026.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.07 Agreements with Highland Electric Fleets, Inc. and Pathward, NA to Support Electric Bus Lease

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.08 Dual Credit Affiliation Agreements with Erie County Community College 2025-2026 School Year.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.09 Preliminary Interdistrict Agreement with Northwest Tricounty Intermediate Unit 5 for Title I services for the 2025-2026 School Year.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.10 Preliminary Interdistrict Agreement with Millcreek Township School District for Title I services for the 2025-2026 School Year.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.11 Service Agreement with Community Country Day School for the 2025-2026 School Year.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.12 Service Agreement with Dalton Dudley for Piano Tuning Services for the 2025-2026 School Year.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.13 Renewal Invoice with Hagan Business Machines, Inc. for Letter Folding Machines Services for Erie High School for the terms September 24, 2025 through September 23, 2026.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.14 Service Agreement with Heartfelt Home Healthcare for Supplemental Staffing.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.15 Service Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Emergency Repairs to the Building Management Systems at Joanna Connell Elementary and Diehl Elementary School.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.16 Service Agreement for Third-party Administration Services Related to Worker's Compensation Administrative Services with Workpartners.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

7.17 Service Agreement with Unique Learning Systems and Quote for Autistic Support Specialized Classrooms, for the term effective October 22, 2025 through August 31, 2026.

6 yea

Daria Devlin yea · John Harkins yea · Sumner Nichols yea · Zakaria Sharif yea · Angie Amatangelo yea · Jay Breneman yea

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Board to discuss facilities Phase II financing and electric bus update

The Erie School Board meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss educational updates on PSSA and WestEd partnerships, finance and operations items including electric buses, a tax exoneration request, and facilities Phase II financing. The board will also review candidates for PSBA officer positions and the draft agenda for the October 8 regular meeting. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion session.

Facilities Phase II Financing presentation by Financial Management
Electric Bus Update from Assistant Superintendent Neal Brokman
Tax Exoneration Request for 1703 West 36th Street totaling $1,619.17
PSSA Update from Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs
WestEd Update from curriculum director and principals

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves financial reports and software contract

The Erie City School District Board approved financial reports for July 2025 and minutes from the previous month. The board also approved a contract for contract management software and travel to a trade show.

Approval of financial reports for July 31, 2025
Approval of August 13, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Contract with CobbleStone Software for $19,660.92
Travel to FABTECH-CHICAGO in Chicago, IL (Sept 8-10)
Approval of Superintendent's report and committee updates

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (38 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report for the 1-Month Period Ending July 31,2025; Capital Projects Report Expanded through July 31, 2025; Treasurer's Report as of July 31…

8 yea

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

3.04 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs.

8 yea

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

4.02 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

8 yea

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

7.01 Travel, September 8-10, 2025, FABTECH-CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois, Donna Newell, Tom Kostreba and Roger Kostreba.

8 yea

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

7.02 Contract with CobbleStone Software for Contract Insight Enterprise - Contract Management Software.

8 yea

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

7.03 Contract between Sprague Energy Services and the School District of the City of Erie for the Purchase of Natural Gas, for the period of September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

8 yea

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

7.04 Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5 Special Education Programs and Services Contract for the 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.05 Curricular Initiatives to Support the Implementation of Pennsylvania Core Standards, Career Education and Work Standards, School Climate, Future Ready PA Index, and New Material Adoptions.

8 yea

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

7.06 Purchase Agreement with CM Eichenlaub Company (Costars Contract #035-E22-153) for Erie High Library Furniture.

8 yea

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

7.07 Professional Service Agreement with Apptegy, Inc. for Webhosting Services for the 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.08 Revised 2025 Extended School Year (ESY) Service Agreement and One-to-One Aide Agreements with Barber National Institute.

8 yea

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

7.09 Service Agreement with CTI Water Treatment Solutions for Annual HVAC Heating and Cooling Water Systems Services.

8 yea

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

7.10 Service Agreements with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc., for One-to-One Aide Service for 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.11 Service Agreement with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc., for Educational Services for student L.C. for the 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.12 Service Agreement with Elizabeth A Opp for American Sign Language Interpretation Services for the 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.13 MakeMusic Print Add-On Subscription for the 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.14 Renewal Quote from Freshworks Inc., for IT Help Desk Ticketing System Software for the 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.15 Quote from Activate Learning-OpenSciEd Unit 2 Grades 4 & 5.

8 yea

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

7.16 Quote for Gopher PE Equipment for Elementary & Middle School Physical Education at the Eagle's Nest.

8 yea

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

7.17 Sales Quotation from Networking Technologies for TEAMS Phone Calling Package.

8 yea

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

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Committee of the Whole

School board to discuss strategic plan at committee meeting

The Erie City School District Board of Directors is meeting as a Committee of the Whole for general business. The main agenda item is a discussion of the strategic plan by Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood and Mr. Neal Brokman. Other items include review of the regular board meeting agenda and any other matters.

Discussion of strategic plan by Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood and Mr. Neal Brokman

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board to receive 2025-2026 budget update

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss district operations, including a budget update and strategic plan progress. The session includes reports on student services and a review of the upcoming September 10 regular meeting agenda.

2025-2026 Budget Update presented by CFO Brian Cheese
Strategic Plan Update from ShaQuita Gatewood and Neal Brokman
Presentation on efforts to reduce food insecurities by United Way of Erie County
Discussion on BET Service Day
Review of the draft September 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda

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Sat Aug 23, 2025

Public Board Meeting/Retreat

Erie school board holds public meeting and retreat

The Erie City School District Board of Directors will hold a public meeting and retreat on August 23, 2025, to discuss board operations, priorities, and updates.

Open meeting and procedural items
Presentation on 'Our Why' by Chief Accountability Officer
Updates from cabinet members and superintendent
Superintendent and assistant superintendent evaluations
Any other matter discussion

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board approves financial reports and staff totals

The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie is reviewing financial and enrollment reports. The body is deciding on travel approvals and contract change orders for district projects.

Approval of Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for period ending June 30, 2025
Approval of District Enrollment Report and Staffing Totals as of August 1, 2025
Travel approval for Dennis TeCulver to attend the MET Live in Schools 2025 National Educators Conference in New York, NY, October 7-10, 2025
Change Order #1 to contract with HRI Commercial Food Service for equipment at the New Edison Elementary School Project

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🗳️ How they voted (78 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report for the 12-Month Period Ending June 30, 2025; Capital Projects Report expanded through June 30, 2025; Treasurer's Report as of June 30…

8 yea

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

3.04 Approval of Report of Superintendent as presented by Dr. Natalyn Gibbs.

8 yea

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

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

8 yea

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

7.01 Travel, October 7 - 10, 2025, The MET Live in Schools 2025 National Educators Conference, New, York, NY, Dennis TeCulver.

8 yea

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

7.02 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to HRI Commercial Food Service for Food Service Equipment for the New Edison Elementary School Project.

8 yea

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

7.03 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to Perry Construction Group, Inc., for General Construction for the New Edison Elementary School Project.

8 yea

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

7.04 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems Inc., for HVAC Construction for the New Edison Elementary School Project.

8 yea

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

7.05 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to Wm. T Spaeder Co., Inc. for Plumbing Construction for the New Edison Elementary School Project.

8 yea

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

7.06 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to Church and Murdock Electric, Inc., for Electrical Construction for the New Edison Elementary School Project.

8 yea

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

7.07 Acceptance of Geotechnical Drilling and Engineering Soil Borings Proposal from Cernica Engineering, Inc. for the Grover Cleveland Elementary School Project.

8 yea

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

7.08 Acceptance of Topographical and Boundary Survey Proposal from David Laird Associates, Inc. for the Grover Cleveland Elementary School Project.

8 yea

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

7.09 Disposition of Unused Vehicles.

8 yea

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

7.10 Plan Document and Adoption Agreement with US OMNI for 403(b)/457(b) Administrative Services.

8 yea

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

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

8 yea

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

7.12 Targeted Support and Improvement Plans for Edison, Grover Cleveland, Jefferson and McKinley Elementary Schools and Wilson Middle School.

8 yea

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

7.13 Independent Contractor Agreement with Christopher Fortin for School Psychology Services for the 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

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

8 yea

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

7.15 Service Agreement with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc., for One-to-One Aide Service for Student AP.

8 yea

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

7.16 Service Agreement with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc. for Students AA, LB, JB, KB, QB, AH, JJ, EL, XM, VP, XPD, AP, JR, AND TS.

8 yea

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

7.17 Service Agreement with Grafton for UKERU Crisis Intervention Program Train the Trainer.

8 yea

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

Wed Aug 6, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board to discuss 2025-2026 budget, immunization, and strategic plan

The Erie City School District Board of Directors meets as a Committee of the Whole for general business. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on the 2025-2026 budget, community schools, immunization, data integration, and the strategic plan. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

2025-2026 Budget Update by CFO Brian Cheese
Community Schools Update from United Way of Erie County
Immunization Overview by Supervisor of Health Services Kerry Roach
Data Integration System discussion
Strategic Plan Update by Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs and Mrs. Shaquita Gatewood

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board to approve financial reports, staff travel

The Erie City School District Board will hold a regular meeting to approve routine financial reports for April and May 2025, as well as minutes from the May 14 meeting. The board will also vote on two staff travel requests, including a civil rights education trip and a trauma-sensitive schools conference. Superintendent Brian J. Polito will present enrollment and staffing reports. No major policy changes or new contracts are on the agenda.

Approval of Secretary's Financial Report for 10-month period ended April 30, 2025 and 11-month period ended May 31, 2025
Travel for Asia Dickerson to attend Walking in Black History (Birmingham, AL; Montgomery, AL; Atlanta, GA) June 17-22, 2025, with salary only
Travel for Scherry Prater and Donna Wall to attend Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools Conference (Dallas, TX) June 26-29, 2026
District Enrollment Report for June 2025 and Staffing Totals as of June 1, 2025
Moment of silence for two former staff members who passed away

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🗳️ How they voted (115 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report for the 10-month period ended April 30, 2025 and the 11-month period ended May 31, 2025; Capital Projects Report expended through April…

9 yea

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

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

9 yea

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

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

9 yea

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

7.01 Travel, June 17-22, 2025, Walking in Black History, Birmingham, AL; Montgomery, AL; Atalanta, GA, Asia Dickerson.

9 yea

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

7.02 Travel, June 26-29, 2026, Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools Conference, Dallas TX, Scherry Prater and Donna Wall.

9 yea

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

7.03 Travel, July 15-18, 2025, AP Annual Conference, Boston, MA, Amy Shaut.

9 yea

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

7.04 Change Order #2 to Contract Awarded to George H. Althof, Inc., for Plumbing Construction for the Renovations to the District Administration Office Project.

9 yea

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

7.05 Acceptance of Final Budget for 2025-2026 pursuant to Section 687(a)(1) of the Pennsylvania Public School Code.

9 yea

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

7.06 Additional Penelec Easement for Powerline work at the New Edison Elementary School.

9 yea

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

7.07 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion - 2025-2026.

9 yea

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

7.08 Excess Worker's Compensation Insurance Policy Agreement with Midwest Employer Services for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

9 yea

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

7.09 Property & Casualty Liability Insurance and Commercial Auto Policy with USI Insurance Services for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

9 yea

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

7.10 Memorandum of Understanding between Child Development Centers, Inc., and Erie's Public Schools.

9 yea

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

7.11 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Erie Police Department and the School District of the City of Erie.

9 yea

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

7.12 Fleet Fueling Card Program from WEX, INC. (COSTARS Contract #4400020592).

9 yea

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

7.13 Resolution Establishing a Student Leadership Program and Modernizing Student Representation on the School Board.

9 yea

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

7.14 Agreement with Creative Community Connectors, Inc., (a.k.a. Blue Coats), for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

9 yea

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

7.15 Agreement for Consulting Services with Public Financial Management Group Consulting LLC for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

9 yea

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

7.16 Agreement with Perseus House, Inc., for Contracted Services for the 2025-2026 School Year.

9 yea

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

7.17 Agreement with PowerSchool Group LLC, for Schoology Learning Management System for the 2025-2026 School Year.

9 yea

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

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board to discuss 2025-2026 budget and gun safety initiatives

The Board of Directors will meet as a Committee of the Whole to conduct general business. The session includes discussions on the upcoming school year budget and safety measures.

Discussion of 2025-2026 Budget with Mr. Brian Polito
Discussion of Gun Safety Initiatives with Mr. Neal Brokman
Review of the draft June 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda

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Wed May 14, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Board to vote on 9-month financial report and superintendent's report

The Erie School Board will vote on the Secretary's Financial Report for the nine months ended March 31, 2025, the Capital Projects Report, the Treasurer's Report, and the minutes from the April 9 meeting. They will also vote to approve the Superintendent's Report after presentations on a student Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage project and a Portrait of a Graduate initiative. Public comment includes a five-minute presentation by Dan Bolla of Premier Education Services on prevention programs.

Approval of Secretary's Financial Report, Capital Projects Report, and Treasurer's Report for 9-month period ended March 31, 2025
Approval of Superintendent's Report covering presentations and updates
Student spotlight: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage project from Perry Elementary 5th grade
Presentation on Portrait of a Graduate by district principals and CTE director
Travel approval for Jeff Weiss and Peter Wojciechowski to attend Academic Decathlon National Championship in Des Moines

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🗳️ How they voted (84 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report for the 9-month period ended March 31, 2025; Capital Projects Report expended through March 31, 2025; Treasurer's Report as of March 31…

9 yea

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

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

9 yea

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

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

9 yea

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

7.01 Travel, April 30, May 1-3, 2025, United States Academic Decathlon National Championship, Des Moines, IA, Jeff Weiss and Peter Wojciechowski.

9 yea

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

7.02 Travel, May 11-14, 2025, PAFPC Annual Conference 2025, Caryl Unseld.

9 yea

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

7.03 Travel, May 27 - May 29, 2025, 2025 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Dr. Natalyn Gibbs.

9 yea

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

7.04 Appointment of Joseph E. Caccavo to the Erie's Public Schools Athletic Facilities Commission, effective May 15, 2025 through April 14, 2028. (Nominated by Director Sumner Nichols)

9 yea

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

7.05 Appointment of School Board Directors Angie Amatangelo, Gwendolyn Cooley, and Board Secretary Alyssa Cook as Voting Delegates for the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) 2025 Delegate…

9 yea

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

7.06 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policies Numbered 103-2020, 104-2020, 218, and 233.

9 yea

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

7.07 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to L.P. Electric LLC for Electrical Construction at the McKinley Elementary Fire Alarm Replacement Project.

9 yea

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

7.08 Special Education Plan for Erie's Public Schools for July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028.

9 yea

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

7.09 Final Interdistrict Agreement with the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit for Title I Services for the 2024-2025 School Year.

9 yea

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

7.10 Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5) Proposed 2025-2026 Budget.

9 yea

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

7.11 Agreement with Northern Tier Emissions Inspector Certification at Erie High School.

9 yea

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

7.12 Agreement with PowerSchool Group LLC, for Schoology Learning Management System for the 2025-2026 School Year.

9 yea

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

7.13 Educational Services Agreement with Western PA School for the Deaf for Extended School Year Services for 2024-2025.

9 yea

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

7.14 Disposition of Unused Trailers.

9 yea

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

7.15 Dual Credit Affiliation Agreements with Erie County Community College and Pennsylvania State University.

9 yea

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

7.16 Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. Dennis Valone 2025-2026 School Year.

9 yea

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

7.17 Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. Douglas Della Toffalo for School Psychology Services for the 2024-2025 school year.

9 yea

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

Wed May 7, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board to discuss 2025-2026 budget and financial projections

The Committee of the Whole will review financial projections and the 2025-2026 budget. The board will also discuss ARP ESSER funds and student walking safety initiatives.

Financial projections presentation by Ian Tyson of PFM Group Consulting, LLC
2025-2026 Budget presentation by Superintendent Brian Polito
Discussion of ARP ESSER Funds
Student Walking Safety Initiatives presentation by Assistant Superintendent Neal Brokman

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves financial reports and superintendent's report

The Erie City School District Board approved financial reports for the first eight months of 2025 and the superintendent's report. The meeting also included reports on enrollment, staffing, and committee activities.

Approval of financial reports for 8-month period ended February 28, 2025
Approval of superintendent's report
Approval of committee and liaison reports
Travel approval for Thomas Kostreba to Miami for welding society meeting
Moment of silence for former teacher Nancy Werner

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (51 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Approval of the Report of the Secretary Financial Report for the 8-month period ended February 28, 2025; Capital Projects Report expended through March 31, 2025; Treasurer's Report as of…

9 yea

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

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

9 yea

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

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

9 yea

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

7.01 Travel, May 16-21, 2025, American Welding Society Spring Directors Meeting, Miami, FL, Thomas Kostreba.

9 yea

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

7.02 Travel, July 14-18, 2025, Project Search Annual Conference, Austin, TX, Bria Montigny.

9 yea

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

7.03 Appointment of Michael Musone to the Erie's Public Schools Athletic Facilities Commission, effective April 14, 2025 through April 14, 2028. (Nominated by President Jay Breneman)

9 yea

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

7.04 Reappointment of Deonte Cooley to the Erie's Public Schools Athletic Facilities Commission, effective April 14, 2025 through April 14, 2028. (Nominated by Director Zakaria Sharif)

9 yea

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

7.05 Reappointment of Ron Niebauer to the Erie's Public Schools Athletic Facilities Commission, effective April 14, 2025 through April 14, 2028. (Nominated by Director Linda H. Graff)

9 yea

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

7.06 Reappointment of Shannon Pullium to the Erie's Public Schools Athletic Facilities Commission, effective April 14, 2025 through April 14, 2028. (Nominated by Director Gwendolyn Cooley)

9 yea

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

7.07 Reappointment of Alan Swigonski to the Erie’s Public Schools Athletic Facilities Commission, for a three-year term effective April 14, 2025 through April 14, 2028. (Nominated by Director John C…

9 yea

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

7.08 Audited Financial Statements for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as prepared by Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, Certified Public Accountants.

9 yea

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

7.09 Teacher/Student Calendar for 2025-2026 School Year - Revision #1.

9 yea

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

7.10 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Renovations to the District Administration Office Project.

9 yea

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

7.11 Change Order #5 to Contract Awarded to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., for General Construction for the Renovations to the District Administration Office Project.

9 yea

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

7.12 Change Order #6 to Contract Awarded to Hometeam Properties for Asbestos Abatement for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

9 yea

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

7.13 Change Order #9 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

9 yea

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

7.14 Change Order #12 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

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

7.15 Change Order #17 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

9 yea

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

7.17 Educational Services Agreements with Early Connections, Inc., St. Benedict Center, and YMCA of Greater Erie for PA Pre-K Counts Partnerships for the 2025-2026 School Year.

9 yea

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

7.18 Services Agreement between the School District of the City of Erie and the Pennsylvania Trust for Completion of GASB 75 Valuation Services by Conrad Siegel, Inc., for the 2025-26 and 2026-27…

9 yea

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

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Board will review the preliminary 2025‑2026 school district budget

The Committee of the Whole will open with procedural items and a brief public comment period. It will then hear a presentation of the Special Education Plan by Dr. Angela Kownacki and a presentation of the preliminary 2025‑2026 budget by Superintendent Brian J. Polito. A presentation on the R.B. Wiley Charter School enrollment cap increase will follow, and the board will discuss new business and review the draft agenda for the April 9 regular board meeting.

Special Education Plan presentation – Dr. Angela Kownacki, Director of Pupil Services
2025‑2026 preliminary budget presentation – Superintendent Brian J. Polito
R.B. Wiley Charter School enrollment cap increase presentation – Carla Johnson, Chief Administrator
Review of draft April 9, 2025 regular board meeting agenda
Public comment – 3‑minute allotted time

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Erie School Board approves financial reports and superintendent's report

The Erie City School District Board of Directors approved financial reports for the first seven months of 2025, capital projects, and the superintendent's report. The meeting included reports on enrollment, staffing, and winter athletics.

Approval of Financial Report for 7-month period ended January 31, 2025
Approval of Capital Projects Report and Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 2025
Approval of Superintendent's Report presented by Brian J. Polito
Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons
Junior Class Field Trip to Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH on May 18, 2025

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (74 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Report of the Secretary Financial Report for the 7-month period ended January 31, 2025; Capital Projects Report and Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 2025; and Meeting Minutes of February 12…

8 yea

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

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

8 yea

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

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

8 yea

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

7.01 Travel, May 18, 2025, Junior Class Field Trip to Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH, Melissa Imler, Diane Olszewski, and Derek Golembeski.

8 yea

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

7.02 Travel, July 27-August 2, 2025, AP Summer Institute, Riverdale, NY, Christine Kern.

8 yea

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

7.03 Change Order #1 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Renovations to the District Administration Office Project.

8 yea

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

7.04 Change Order #7 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

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

7.05 Change Order #8 to Contract Awarded to Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc., for HVAC Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

8 yea

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

7.06 Change Order #11 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

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

7.07 Change Order #16 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

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

7.08 Adoption of Erie School District Revised Board Policies Numbered 004, 005, 308, 610.1, 616, 816, and 823.

8 yea

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

7.09 Authorization of Electronic Signature of Assistant Superintendent Neal Brokman to be utilized for contracts, agreements, grants and/or licenses with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

8 yea

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

7.10 Disposition of Unused Vehicles.

8 yea

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

7.11 Teacher/Student Calendar for 2024-2025 School Year - Revision #2.

8 yea

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

7.12 Teacher/Student Calendar for 2025-2026 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.13 Resignation of Assistant Superintendent Neal Brokman and Assistant Superintendent Teresa Szumigala from their current commission effective at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

8 yea

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

7.14 That the Board of School Directors hereby appoints Mr. Neal Brokman to Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Teresa Szumigala to Assistant Superintendent, and Ms. Natalie Fatica to Director of Human…

8 yea

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

7.15 Amended PA Pre-K Counts Lead Agency Partnership Agreement with Early Connections for the 2024-2025 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.16 Amended PA Pre-K Counts Lead Agency Partnership Agreement with St. Benedict Center for the 2024-2025 School Year.

8 yea

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

7.17 Amended PA Pre-K Counts Lead Agency Partnership Agreement with the YMCA of Greater Erie for the 2024-2025 School Year.

8 yea

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

Wed Mar 5, 2025

Committee of the Whole

2023-2024 audit and snow make-up days on agenda for Erie School Board

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on the district's 2023-2024 audit and the wellness and farm to school program. Discussions include snow make-up days, the school lunch program, and appointments to the Athletic Facilities Commission. The board will also review the draft agenda for the March 12 regular meeting.

2023-2024 audit presentation by Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC
Snow make-up days discussion
School Lunch Program review
District Wellness & Farm to School Presentation
Athletic Facilities Commission Appointments

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Special Board Meeting

Board elects Dr. Natalyn Gibbs as new superintendent

The Erie City School District Board of Directors elected Dr. Natalyn Gibbs as Superintendent for a three-year term starting July 1, 2025. The board also approved her employment agreement and appointed her as Assistant to the Superintendent for a temporary period ending June 30, 2025.

Election of Dr. Natalyn Gibbs as Superintendent (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028)
Appointment of Dr. Natalyn Gibbs as Assistant to the Superintendent (April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025)
Approval of Dr. Gibbs's employment agreement
Meeting held at 1910 Sassafras Street
Motion carried with 7 'Yea' votes and 1 'Nay' vote

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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

3.01 That the Board of School Directors hereby appoints Dr. Natalyn Gibbs to Superintendent of Schools for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; compensation and…

7 yea · 1 nay

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

3.02 That the Board of School Directors hereby appoints Dr. Natalyn Gibbs as Assistant to the Superintendent commencing April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025; compensation and benefits as attached…

7 yea · 1 nay

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

3.03 Approval of New Business: School District.

7 yea · 1 nay

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

Wed Feb 12, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves minutes and superintendent report

The Erie City School Board approved the January 15 meeting minutes and the superintendent's report. The agenda includes committee reports, IT updates, and a consent item for travel to Los Angeles.

Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
Approval of Superintendent's report
Committee and liaison reports
IT Department Review presentation
Travel to Los Angeles for Law Enforcement Engagement

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (67 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2.01 Approval of the Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2025, as attached electronically to the agenda.

9 yea

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

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

9 yea

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

4.11 Approval of Reports of Committees and Liaisons.

9 yea

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

7.01 Travel, February 11-13, 2025, Law Enforcement Engagement Associated with Eagle Task Force, Los Angeles, CA, Richard Romanski.

9 yea

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

7.02 Travel, March 31 - April 5, 2025, Society of Health and Physical Educators America Conference, Baltimore, MD, Christopher Smith, Megan Mitchell, and Pam Wiley.

9 yea

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

7.03 Travel, April 1-4, 2025, Society of Health and Physical Educators America Conference, Baltimore, MD, Mary Kearney.

9 yea

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

7.04 Change Order #4 to Contract Awarded to E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., for General Construction for the Renovations to the District Administration Office Project.

9 yea

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

7.05 Change Order #5 to Contract Awarded to Thomas Construction, Inc., for General Construction for the Turf, Track, and Field Improvements for the Fred Biletnikoff Stadium Project.

9 yea

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

7.06 Change Order #15 to Contract Awarded to Newco Electric Co., Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Additions and Alterations to the Erie High School Project.

9 yea

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

7.07 REMOVED PRIOR TO BOARD.

9 yea

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

7.08 Construction Agreement with Community Shelter Services for the Creation of a Tiny House by students in the Career and Technical Education Construction Trades.

9 yea

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

7.09 Service Agreement with CT Consultants, Inc., for Analyzing Potentially Hazardous Walking Routes to School for District Elementary Buildings.

9 yea

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

7.10 Amended Service Agreement with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc., for Educational Services for student R.W.

9 yea

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

7.11 Service Agreement with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc., for Educational Services for student A.E.E.T.

9 yea

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

7.12 Service Agreement with the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc., for Educational Services for student K.S.

9 yea

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

7.13 Service Agreement with Givebacks Inc., for School Activity Fund Finance Accountability Software.

9 yea

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

7.14 Service Agreements with Anansi Collaborations LLC, Asbury Woods, Camp Fitch, Common Threads, Frank DiSalvo, Erie's Black Wall Street, the Erie Zoo, Experience Children's Museum and Infinite Love…

9 yea

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

7.15 Contract with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) for Administrative Regulations Manual and Related Policy Services.

9 yea

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

7.16 Penelec Easement for Powerline Work at the Erie School District Service Center through the Electric Bus Fleet Project.

9 yea

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

7.17 Quote from Dave Hallman Chevrolet, Inc., for Vehicle Replacements for the 2024-2025 School Year.

9 yea

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

Wed Feb 5, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Erie School Board discusses expulsion reviews and snow make-up days

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations regarding student expulsion reviews from the ACLU of Pennsylvania and the Crime Victim Center of Erie County. The board will also discuss snow make-up days and school counselor highlights.

Expulsion Review presentation by Ms. Ghadah Makoshi, ACLU of Pennsylvania
Expulsion Review presentation by Ms. Amy Blackman, Crime Victim Center of Erie County
Snow Make-up Days discussion with Ms. Teresa Szumigala, Assistant Superintendent
School Counselors presentation by Ms. Scherry Prater, Director of Student Services

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Wed Jan 15, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Erie school board to hear enrollment, staffing reports and approve minutes

The Erie School Board's regular meeting on January 15, 2025, includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and the superintendent's and committee reports. The board will also hear a district enrollment update and staffing totals, and recognize a notable graduate, school directors, and high school police officers.

Recognition of Eleanor Smeal, Strong Vincent H.S. graduate, for Presidential Citizens Medal
Recognition of Erie High School Police Officers by board president and city police chief
District Enrollment Report for January 2025
Staffing Totals as of January 1, 2025
Approval of meeting minutes from December 4 and 11, 2024

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

9.01 Motion to Table Item #9.02 for the Adoption of Policy #TBD - Community School Model. — Motion to Table Item #9.02 for the Adoption of Policy #TBD - Community School Model.

6 nay · 3 yea

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

9.02 Adoption of Erie School District New Board Policy #TBD - Community School Model. (SEPARATE VOTE REQUESTED BY ZAKARIA SHARIF)

6 yea · 3 nay

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

The other 60 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Superintendent Search Process Work Session

Erie School Board discusses superintendent search process

The Erie City School District Board of Directors will meet to discuss the recruitment process and data collected by consultant Ray and Associates regarding the superintendent search. The meeting is a work session with no formal votes scheduled.

Consultant Ray and Associates to discuss recruitment process and data
Review of previously approved quality characteristics for superintendent
Executive Session scheduled after the work session

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Wed Jan 8, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Board reviews the 2025-2026 school district budget

The Committee of the Whole will hold a procedural opening, followed by public comment. Board members will discuss an expulsion review, the science curriculum, a facilities plan update, the 2025‑2026 budget and the 2024 bond issue. Additional items include a policy committee report, board goals, and new business such as separations. The meeting will conclude with any other matters and adjournment.

Expulsion Review – presented by Assistant Superintendent Teresa Szumigala and Solicitor Jennifer E. Gornall
Science Curriculum presentation – led by Director of Educational Services Karin Ryan
Facilities Plan Phase II Update – presented by HHSDR Architects/Engineers
2025‑2026 Budget presentation – presented by CFO Brian Cheese
2024 Bond Issue presentation – presented by Superintendent Brian J. Polito

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