Pittsburgh Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Legislative Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting. The board will approve the minutes from the November 22, 2022 legislative meeting and hear committee reports. No new substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approval of November 22, 2022 legislative meeting minutes, which include acceptance of an Early Head Start grant ($241,089) and several service contracts

The Board authorized several grant awards for student wellness and leadership training. It also approved multiple contracts for COVID-19 learning loss after-school programs and various professional services for schools and athletics.

• Approved $1,500 Champion Community grant for Pittsburgh Mifflin (mindfulness yoga)
• Approved $1,500 Let's Move Pittsburgh grant for Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 (physical activity)
• Approved $24,500 Grable Foundation grant for district leader conferences (5-2)
• Approved contracts for ESSER III after-school programs at Pittsburgh King, Westwood, West Liberty, Fulton, and Mifflin
• Approved $3,000 contract for Laura Irene Young to direct 'The Wizard of Oz' at Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
• Approved $25,000 agreement with The Hill Group for Early Childhood Community Needs Assessment
• Approved contract with Dr. Lillian Wright Behavior Consulting, LLC not to exceed $27,302.50
• Approved $50,000 payment to Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Services for athletic events

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh School District Board will consider several resolutions authorizing acceptance of grant awards and entry into contracts for after‑school programs. Items include mindfulness and physical‑activity grants for individual schools, a grant for district leader conference attendance, and ESSER III funded after‑school services at two elementary sites. The Board will vote to authorize the appropriate officers to execute these agreements.

• Accept $1,500 Champion Community grant for mindfulness yoga at Pittsburgh Mifflin.
• Accept $1,500 Let’s Move Pittsburgh grant for physical‑activity program at Pittsburgh Banksville K‑5.
• Accept $24,200 Grable Foundation grant for superintendent office conference participation.
• Approve $34,500 ESSER III contracts with multiple providers for after‑school programs at Pittsburgh King PreK‑8.
• Approve $12,000 ESSER III contract with 3R Educational System for after‑school tutoring at Pittsburgh Westwood PreK‑5.

Board Organization Meeting

The Pittsburgh Board of Public Education held its annual organization meeting, electing a president, vice presidents, and appointing a treasurer and secretaries. Board members approved bonds totaling $250,000 for the school treasurer and $250,000 each for the secretary and assistant secretaries. This meeting was procedural, setting leadership for the upcoming year.

• Election of Sala Udin as Board President (6 yea, 3 nay)
• Election of Devon Taliaferro as First Vice-President (7 yea, 2 nay)
• Election of Pamela Harbin as Second Vice-President (6 yea, 4 nay)
• Appointment of Jennifer Gula as School Treasurer with a $250,000 bond
• Appointment of Wayne N. Walters as Secretary and Ira Weiss, Ronald J. Joseph, Laura Cosharek as Assistant Secretaries, each with a $250,000 bond

The Board held an organization meeting to elect its permanent officers and appoint administrative roles. Sala Udin was elected President, Devon Taliaferro First Vice-President, and Pamela Harbin Second Vice-President. The Board also appointed the School Treasurer and Board Secretary.

• Elected Sala Udin as President (6-3)
• Elected Devon Taliaferro as First Vice-President (7-2)
• Elected Pamela Harbin as Second Vice-President (5-4)
• Elected Jennifer Gula as School Treasurer with a $250,000 bond (9-0)
• Elected Wayne N. Walters as Secretary with a $250,000 bond (9-0)
• Elected Ira Weiss, Ronald J. Joseph, and Laura Cosharek as Assistant Secretaries with $250,000 bonds each (9-0)
• Elected Solicitor Ira Weiss as Temporary President (9-0)

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will consider approving the October 26 legislative meeting minutes. The agenda also includes recognition of distinguished achievement awards for teachers and students, and adoption of routine committee resolutions on education and business/finance.

• Recognition of Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus K-12 award for Pittsburgh Greenfield PreK-8
• Recognition of Samueli Foundation Prize for a student at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
• Recognition of Society for Science Advocate Program for a teacher at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy
• Recognition of Yale National Fellows for teachers at Pittsburgh Dilworth, Westinghouse, and Lincoln schools
• Approval of minutes from the October 26, 2022 legislative meeting

The Board approved several educational grants and contracts for student mental health, arts, and after-school programming. It also authorized significant pass-through funding for students with disabilities at charter and private schools. Additionally, the Board accepted multiple donations of books, instruments, and food assistance.

• Approved $1,069,117.72 in IDEA-B 611 pass-through funds for 928 students at charter schools
• Approved $328,509 in IDEA Part B funding for 230 students in parochial and private schools
• Accepted $241,089 Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships Expansion Grant
• Accepted $10,000 PPG Foundation grant for Pittsburgh Perry STEAM lab equipment
• Approved $34,500 for after-school programs at Pittsburgh Miller African Centered Academy
• Approved $34,500 for after-school programs at Pittsburgh Greenfield
• Approved contracts for student services including $5,000 for MAWATU, LLC and $3,000 for Damon Oliver
• Accepted donations including $20,140 from Ernst & Young for food insecurity and 200 ukuleles from Hungry for Music

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will consider accepting a $241,089 Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships Expansion Grant to serve seven children from birth to age 3. They will also vote on several smaller grants, including a $10,000 PPG Foundation grant for STEAM equipment at Pittsburgh Perry, and multiple after-school program contracts at Pittsburgh Miller African Centered Academy using ESSER III funds. Additional consultant contracts for enrichment and mental health services at various schools are also on the agenda.

• Accept $241,089 Early Head Start grant to serve 7 children birth-3
• Accept $10,000 PPG Foundation grant for STEAM lab at Pittsburgh Perry
• Approve $34,500 in ESSER III after-school contracts at Pittsburgh Miller PreK-5 African Centered Academy
• Approve $1,100 contract for Jeanine Thompson for art enrichment at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
• Approve $5,000 contract for MAWATU LLC for leadership program at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors will vote on accepting a $3,914,564 Title I School Improvement grant for seven comprehensive support schools, along with several smaller grants and contracts. The board also will approve previous meeting minutes and receive executive session announcements.

• Acceptance of $3,914,564 Title I School Improvement Formula Set-Aside Grant for seven CSI schools
• Acceptance of $199,712 Title III grant for English learner instruction and teacher development
• Grant of $3,000 from Whole Foods Kids Foundation for school garden at Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5
• Contract with Open Up Pittsburgh for $7,980 to provide yoga classes at Pittsburgh Pioneer
• Contract with uNiqu'Arts for $20,000 to provide filmmaking/storytelling enrichment at Pittsburgh Lincoln

The Board approved several grant awards for school equipment and student activities. It also authorized multiple contracts for literacy training, behavioral safety certification, and ESSER III funded after-school programs to address COVID-19 learning loss.

• Approved September 28, 2022 legislative minutes (7-0)
• Accepted $10,000 PPG Foundation grant for Schiller 6-8 STEAM Lab
• Accepted $1,500 Let's Move Pittsburgh grant for Brookline PreK-8 wellness
• Accepted $1,500 Rivers Casino grant for King PreK-8 8th grade trips
• Approved $21,200 QBS, Inc. contract for Safety-Care training
• Approved $39,900 in AIM Academy payments for literacy training and consultation
• Approved $90,000 Cityspan Technologies contract for data sharing (6-1)
• Approved ESSER III after-school contracts for Brookline, Carmalt, Linden, and Phillips schools

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will discuss and vote on several grant awards, contract renewals, and consultant agreements at their Oct. 19 Agenda Review Meeting. Items include a $10,000 PPG Foundation grant for Schiller STEAM lab equipment, a $1,500 Let's Move Pittsburgh grant for Brookline PreK-8 physical activity, a $1,500 Rivers Casino grant for King PreK-8 field trips, a $10,000 contract renewal for mentoring program Cultivating Resilient Youth at Brashear HS, a $21,200 renewal for QBS behavioral safety training for exceptional student staff, a $37,500 placeholder for AIM Academy literacy training, a $2,400 placeholder for AIM Academy literacy consultation, and a $90,000 two-year contract with Cityspan Technologies for ESSER-funded data sharing and progress monitoring.

• Contract with Cityspan Technologies for $90,000 over two years to monitor ESSER III community providers and tutoring services
• AIM Academy literacy training for staff at $37,500 and consultation at $2,400 (placeholders)
• Renewal of QBS Inc. behavioral safety training for $21,200 to comply with PA State Code 14.133
• Grant of $10,000 from PPG Foundation for Schiller 6-8 STEAM Lab equipment
• Grants of $1,500 each from Let's Move Pittsburgh (Brookline PreK-8) and Rivers Casino (King PreK-8)

Legislative Meeting

This meeting is mostly procedural: the board will approve the minutes from August 24, 2022, which included accepting over $15.9 million in federal Title grants and authorizing contracts for virtual therapy, early childhood training, and equitable services for non-public schools. Also on the agenda are committee reports, a personnel report, and a statement about executive sessions held on personnel matters. No new substantive decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes containing $13,550,144 Title I grant, $1,340,108 Title II grant, and $1,013,629 Title IV grant from Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Approval of minutes authorizing a two-year renewal with eLuma Online Therapy for student counseling up to $600,000
• Approval of minutes authorizing a $61,000 Conscious Discipline training contract with Loving Guidance LLC for early childhood staff and parents
• Approval of minutes authorizing intergovernmental agreements with Pittsburgh Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit #2 for equitable Title services totaling over $1.59 million
• Executive session statement noting meetings on September 20, 21, and prior to this meeting to discuss personnel matters

The Board approved several grants, including a $3.9M Title I award for school improvement. The Board also authorized various contracts for arts integration, yoga, mentoring, and medical consulting across district schools.

• Approved August 24, 2022 legislative minutes
• Accepted $3,000 Whole Foods Kids Foundation grant for West Liberty PreK-5
• Accepted $3,914,564 Title I School Improvement Formula Set-Aside Grant
• Approved $199,712 Title III grant for English Learners
• Accepted $10,000 PennSEL grant for high school science teacher professional development
• Approved contracts for arts, yoga, and filmmaking totaling $30,640 (Carmalt, Pioneer, and Lincoln)
• Approved $30,000 contract renewal for 1Nation mentoring at Brashear HS
• Renewed medical consultant contract with Martin Gregorio, MD for $37,500

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board of Directors will vote on accepting a $3,914,564 Title I School Improvement Grant for seven Comprehensive Support and Improvement schools, along with several smaller grants and contracts. Other items include a $3,000 Whole Foods garden grant, a $199,712 Title III ESL grant, a $10,000 science professional development grant, and contracts for arts and yoga programs. All items are presented for action and discussion.

• Accept $3,914,564 Title I grant for Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8, Langley K-8, Morrow PreK-8, Classical 6-8, King PreK-8, Milliones 6-12, and Westinghouse 6-12
• Accept $3,000 Whole Foods grant for edible schoolyard garden at Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5
• Accept $199,712 Title III grant for ESL teacher professional development and materials
• Authorize $2,660 contract with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for art integration at Carmalt K-8
• Authorize $7,980 contract with Open Up Pittsburgh for yoga at Pittsburgh Pioneer Education Center

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Education will hold a legislative meeting to approve minutes from July 27, hear an executive session statement, and recognize Distinguished Achievement Awards. The agenda includes routine resolution statements authorizing staff to enter contracts within specified limits, but no specific contracts or financial actions are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of the July 27, 2022 legislative meeting minutes
• Recognition of Distinguished Achievement Awards by the Equity Advisory Panel
• Executive session statement regarding personnel matters
• Resolution statements authorizing staff to enter contracts without exceeding original amounts

The Board approved the acceptance of three Pennsylvania Department of Education grants totaling $15,893,881 for academic achievement, teacher training, and student support. The Board also authorized several contracts for mental health services, speech therapy, and non-public school equitable services.

• Accepted $13,550,144 Title I grant for disadvantaged students
• Accepted $1,340,108 Title II grant for effective instruction
• Accepted $1,013,629 Title IV grant for student support and academic enrichment
• Approved $600,000 contract renewal with eLuma Online Therapy (2022-2024)
• Approved $61,000 contract with Loving Guidance, LLC for Conscious Discipline training
• Approved $20,100 contract with Comcast/Effectv for public engagement
• Approved mental health therapist contracts with Glade Run ($257,400), Family Links ($171,600), Wesley Family Services ($171,600), and Youth Advocate Program ($343,200)
• Approved $80,000 contract renewal with Crossroads Speech & Hearing, Inc.

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh School District Board will vote on several grant acceptances and contract actions. It will decide whether to accept a $13,550,144 Title I Part A grant, a $1,340,108 Title II Part A grant, and a $1,013,629 Title IV Part A grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The board will also consider renewing the eLuma Online Therapy contract for up to $600,000 and entering a Conscious Discipline contract with Loving Guidance for up to $61,000.

• Accept $13,550,144 Title I Part A grant for improving academic achievement of disadvantaged students
• Accept $1,340,108 Title II Part A grant for supporting effective instruction
• Accept $1,013,629 Title IV Part A grant for student support and academic enrichment
• Renew eLuma Online Therapy contract (grades 4‑12) up to $600,000 (2022‑2024)
• Enter Conscious Discipline contract with Loving Guidance up to $61,000

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is voting on several grant awards at its July 27 legislative meeting. The largest is a $8.45 million Pre-K Counts grant to serve 845 children. Other grants include $25,000 for a mural at Milliones 6-12 and a $609,028 Early Head Start grant. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of previous minutes and executive session announcements.

• Acceptance of up to $8,450,000 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts grant for 2022-23 serving 845 children
• Acceptance of $25,000 PPG Colorful Communities grant for a mural at Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
• Acceptance of $2,559,702 Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program grant for 231 preschool children
• Acceptance of $609,028 Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships grant for children birth to 3
• Acceptance of $1,000 Dick's Sporting Goods grant for Conroy Unified Track Team uniforms and equipment

The Board approved several grants for early childhood programs, including a Pre-K Counts grant up to $8.45M. It also authorized various health and student support contracts, including nursing services and mental health evaluations.

• Approved June 22, 2022 Legislative meeting minutes (9-0)
• Accepted $1,000 Dick's Sporting Goods grant for Conroy Unified Track Team
• Accepted $25,000 PPG Colorful Communities grant for Pittsburgh Milliones
• Approved Pre-K Counts grant application up to $8,450,000
• Approved Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program grant up to $2,559,702
• Approved Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships grant total of $609,028
• Approved $65,000 Howmet Aerospace grant for Perry High School STEAM programs
• Renewed medical consultant contract with Martin G. Gregorio, MD, PLLC up to $90,000 (7-1-1)

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board will vote on accepting several grants and contracts, including a $8.45 million Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts grant to serve 845 children, a $2.56 million Head Start grant, and a $609,028 Early Head Start grant. Also up for approval are a $90,000 contract for a medical consultant and a $65,000 Howmet Aerospace grant for Perry High School STEAM equipment.

• Pre-K Counts grant up to $8,450,000 for 845 children in district classrooms and childcare partnerships
• Head Start Supplemental Assistance grant up to $2,559,702 for 231 preschool children
• Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships grant $609,028 for 26 children ages birth-3
• Howmet Aerospace grant $65,000 for science/STEAM equipment at Pittsburgh Perry High School
• Contract renewal with Dr. Martin Gregorio as medical consultant for Health Services, up to $90,000

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will consider accepting multiple grant awards totaling over $10.5 million, including an $8.15 million federal IDEA-B grant for special education services and a $792,412 Perkins V grant for career and technical education. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear an executive session statement.

• Accept $8,151,600 from US Department of Education for 2022-23 IDEA-B School Age Grant supporting 4,019 students with disabilities
• Accept $1,390,704 from PA Department of Education for Institutionalized Children's Program at Mercy Behavioral Health/Reedsdale
• Accept $792,412 Perkins V Grant for Career and Technical Education programs
• Accept $156,000 from Partner4Work for Start on Success paid internships for 48 12th-grade students
• Accept $5,000 from Pittsburgh Foundation for general operating support at Pittsburgh Pioneer Education Center

The Board accepted several grants totaling over $10.8 million to support career technical education, students with disabilities, and visual arts. Additionally, the Board approved various service contracts for early intervention, nursing support, and assistive technology.

• Accepted $8,151,600 US Department of Education grant for IDEA-B 611 School Age Grant
• Accepted $1,390,704 PA Department of Education grant for Institutionalized Children's Program
• Accepted $792,412 Perkins V Grant for Career and Technical Education
• Accepted $156,000 Partner4Work grant for 12th grade paid internships
• Approved $772,530 contract with Educational Based Services for speech and language supports
• Approved $140,868 contract with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services for early intervention nursing
• Approved $60,000 contract with Pittsburgh Behavioral Services (8-1)
• Approved $30,000 contract with System 1-2-3, LLC for behavior analysis (8-1)

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is reviewing grant awards and contract renewals at this agenda review meeting. Key items include a $8,151,600 IDEA-B grant for students with disabilities, a $792,412 Perkins V career and technical education grant, and a $1,390,704 grant for the Institutionalized Children's Program. Two contracts for textbook scanning and Braille assistive technology training are proposed for renewal.

• Accept $8,151,600 from US Department of Education for IDEA-B 611 School Age Grant supporting 4,019 students with disabilities
• Accept $792,412 Perkins V grant from PA Department of Education for career and technical education programs
• Accept $1,390,704 from PA Department of Education for Institutionalized Children's Program at Mercy Behavioral Health/Reedsdale
• Renew contract with CASO Management to scan textbooks for visually impaired students, not to exceed $5,000
• Renew contract with Matthew Diemert for Braille assistive technology training, not to exceed $2,500

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is voting on multiple grant awards totaling over $7.5 million for early intervention, preschool social-emotional learning, and workforce programs. Items include state early intervention grants under IDEA and a Conscious Discipline grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. The board will also approve April minutes and hear executive session statements.

• Accept $5,962,459 state early intervention grant for up to 1,600 children
• Accept $730,508 IDEA 611 grant for early intervention staff and programs
• Accept $507,501 IDEA 619 grant for early intervention services
• Accept $235,000 Conscious Discipline grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation for social-emotional learning in early childhood
• Accept $70,250 from City of Pittsburgh and Partner4Work for Learn and (item cut off)

The Board approved several state and private grants for early intervention, social emotional learning, and student employment. The Board also authorized various service contracts for murals, book fairs, and translation services. Two items regarding a feasibility study and a CASEL workshop were pulled.

• Approved $730,508 IDEA 611 grant for early intervention
• Approved $507,501 IDEA 619 grant for early intervention
• Approved $5,962,459 State Early Intervention grant
• Approved $235,000 Richard King Mellon Foundation grant for Conscious Discipline
• Approved $70,250 grant from City of Pittsburgh and Partner4Work for summer employment
• Approved $788,000 PA Department of Education grant for ELECT program
• Approved $9,000 contract for mural painting at Colfax
• Approved $42,750 contract renewal with TransPerfect for interpretation services

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board is reviewing and expected to adopt resolutions accepting multiple grant awards totaling over $7.4 million for early intervention services, including IDEA and state grants, as well as a $235,000 Conscious Discipline grant and a $70,250 summer employment program grant. A proposal for $252,000 in teletherapy services via eLuma is also being submitted for foundation approval.

• Accept $5,962,459 state early intervention grant for up to 1,600 preschool children
• Accept $507,501 IDEA 619 grant and $730,508 IDEA 611 grant for early intervention services
• Accept $235,000 from Richard King Mellon Foundation for Conscious Discipline in early childhood
• Accept $70,250 from Partner4Work for Learn and Earn summer internships for 25 students with disabilities
• Submit $252,000 proposal to RK Mellon Foundation for teletherapy expansion to grades 4-12

Legislative Meeting

The Board of Directors is reviewing multiple grant proposals related to education and student wellness. These items include funding for physical activity, vocational equipment, and graduation rate initiatives.

• $1,000 grant from Phipps Conservatory for physical activity at Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5
• $42,134.57 Supplemental Equipment Grant for automotive programs at Brashear High School
• $10,000 Path to Graduation (P2G) grant application for Pittsburgh Arlington
• $7,000 Path to Graduation (P2G) grant application for Pittsburgh IU2

The Board of Directors approved the course of study for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also authorized several grants for health, wellness, and graduation success, and approved various professional service contracts.

• Approved 2022-2023 Course of Study
• Approved $1,000 Let's Move Pittsburgh grant for West Liberty PreK-5
• Approved $42,134.57 Supplemental Equipment Grant from PA Dept of Education
• Approved two Path to Graduation grants totaling $17,000
• Approved contract with Pittsburgh Behavioral Services not to exceed $60,000 (7-1)
• Approved no-cost attendance support pilot with EveryDay Labs, Inc. (7-0-1)
• Approved contract with Kathleen Flynn for behavioral interventions not to exceed $7,000 (6-2)
• Approved $25,000 for a gifted universal screener using Title IV funding

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is reviewing several grant awards and contracts at this Agenda Review Meeting. Items include accepting grants for physical activity, career technical education equipment, and graduation support, as well as a contract for behavioral services and an extension with Carnegie Mellon University for interns.

• Accept $42,134.57 grant from PA Department of Education for an electric/hybrid vehicle and MIG welder for Brashear High School CTE programs
• Accept $1,000 grant from Let's Move Pittsburgh/Phipps Conservatory for physical activity program at Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5
• Enter into contract with Pittsburgh Behavioral Services for early intervention, up to $60,000 funded by American Rescue Plan
• Extend agreement with Carnegie Mellon University for federal work study interns, up to $20,000
• Accept $10,000 grant for Path to Graduation program at Pittsburgh Arlington

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will vote on accepting several grant awards at this legislative meeting, including the $100,207,995 American Rescue Plan ESSER grant for COVID-19 recovery. Other grants include funds for graduation support, an antibullying program, instrumental music, and mental health stigma reduction. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and committee reports.

• Accept $100,207,995 American Rescue Plan ESSER grant for COVID-19 recovery
• Accept $10,000 PA Department of Education Path to Graduation grant for Pittsburgh Morrow
• Accept $600 Marcus L. Ruscitto Memorial Fund grant for antibullying program at Grandview K-5
• Accept $1,000 Peter R. Marsh Foundation grant for instrumental music at Greenfield K-8
• Accept $1,250 Diversified Care Management grant for mental health stigma program at Science and Technology Academy

The Board approved the acceptance of a $100.2M federal grant to address COVID-19 impacts on students. Other actions included approving several smaller educational grants, professional service contracts, and a $16.2M Head Start grant application.

• Accepted $100,207,995 ARP ESSER Grant for pandemic-related student needs
• Approved $16,239,031 Head Start/Early Head Start grant application for 2022-23
• Approved $330,691 contract with United Way of Southwestern PA for Summer BOOST
• Approved $100,000 contract with River Therapies, LLC for disability services
• Approved $70,000 contract with uNiqu' Performing Arts for summer enrichment
• Approved $20,500 contract with Quetzal Education Consulting for anti-racist math pedagogy
• Approved $2,500 for Edmentum Courseware Pilot (8-1)
• Approved $18,000 for AP Summer Institute and NMSI Virtual Summer Series

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors is reviewing several grant proposals at its Agenda Review Meeting. The largest item is a $100.2 million ARP ESSER grant to address COVID-19 impacts. Other grants include a $16.2 million Head Start continuation and smaller awards for individual schools.

• Acceptance of $100,207,995 ARP ESSER grant for COVID-19 recovery, covering summer programs, IT upgrades, and mental health support
• Submission/acceptance of $16,239,031 Head Start/Early Head Start continuation grant for 2022-23, serving 1,139 children
• Grant of $10,000 from PA Department of Education for Middle School Success Path to Graduation at Pittsburgh Morrow
• Grant of $1,250 from Diversified Care Management for mental health stigma reduction at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy
• Grant of $1,000 from Peter R. Marsh Foundation for musical instruments at Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Board of Public Education is voting on administrative approvals, student awards, and several financial authorizations. Key actions include renewing the BloomBoard educator evaluation software contract for up to $102,897, approving a $7,163 contract for writing workshop training at Morrow PreK-8, and accepting a $1,500 grant to provide bicycles and helmets to students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8. These authorizations fund teacher training, student health and safety equipment, and state-mandated educator evaluation tracking.

• Approval of January 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recognition of 2021-2022 SkillsUSA student award winners
• $102,897 contract renewal for BloomBoard educator evaluation software (March 2022–February 2023)
• $7,163 contract with Dawn Hayes and Central Intermediate Unit 10 for writing workshop training at Morrow PreK-8
• $1,500 Outride Riding for Focus grant providing 30 bicycles and helmets to Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 students

The Board approved the renewal of the BloomBoard educator evaluation software and several contracts for teacher training, childcare partnerships, and arts programming. It also accepted grants for cycling equipment and school supplies, and authorized partnerships for high school student support.

• Approved January 26, 2022 legislative minutes (8-0)
• Accepted Outride Riding for Focus Grant for 30 bicycles and helmets for Arsenal 6-8
• Approved $7,163 contract with Dawn Hayes/CIU 10 for Writing Workshop training
• Renewed BloomBoard educator evaluation software contract not to exceed $102,897 (7-0-1)
• Approved $72,158 for childcare partnerships with UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside and Mt. Ararat
• Approved $24,387 contract with University of Pittsburgh for HealthyCHILD services
• Approved $2,000 for dance lessons and $7,500 for flying effects for Allegheny K-5 'Peter Pan' production
• Approved payments to Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media ($2,250), Ebenezer Outreach Ministries ($2,500), and Steeltown Entertainment Project ($3,900) for media clubs

Agenda Review Meeting

This agenda review meeting covers discussion and action on multiple contracts and grants. Key items include renewing BloomBoard evaluation software for $102,897, entering childcare partnerships up to $72,158, and accepting a $1,500 cycling grant for Arsenal 6-8.

• Renew BloomBoard educator evaluation software for $102,897
• Enter childcare partnerships with UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside and Mt. Ararat for $72,158
• Accept Outride Riding for Focus Grant of $1,500 for Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
• Contract with Dawn Hayes for writing workshop training at $7,163
• Renew HealthyCHILD mental health services contract for $24,387

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will vote on several grant acceptances totaling over $740,000, including funds for HVAC upgrades in career-technical classrooms and targeted support for six schools. Also up for vote is a contract for an after-school yoga and dance program at Langley PreK-8. The meeting includes routine approval of prior minutes and an executive session statement.

• Accept $335,467 ESSER grant for HVAC upgrades in CTE classrooms at Carrick High and Westinghouse 6-12
• Accept $396,364 ARP ESSER grant for additional targeted support at Allderdice, Brashear, Faison, Obama, Perry, and Roosevelt
• Accept $8,000 state grant for Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) professional development
• Contract with E.S.T.E.E.M Group for after-school yoga/dance at Langley PreK-8 (amount not specified)
• Accept $496.95 grant from National Fluid Power Association for Pittsburgh Gifted Center materials

The Board of Directors approved several grant awards, including ESSER funds and a behavioral health grant. They authorized contracts for after-school activities, mediation training, and athletic event hosting. The Board also accepted various corporate donations for school equipment and student projects.

• Approved December 6 and December 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Accepted $335,467 in ESSER Career and Technical Center funds
• Accepted $396,364 ARP ESSER grant for A-TSI schools
• Approved $8,000 PA Department of Education grant for behavioral health programs
• Approved contract for yoga and dance at Pittsburgh Langley PreK-8 not to exceed $250
• Approved payment up to $26,000 to University of Pittsburgh for basketball championships
• Approved January 2022 Student Suspension and Expulsion Report (6-3)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Cigna for Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-8

Agenda Review Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board is reviewing and will consider approving several grant awards and contracts at this agenda review meeting. Notable items include two large federal COVID relief grants totaling over $730,000 for HVAC upgrades and targeted support, as well as smaller contracts for after-school programs and mediation training. Final action is expected at a future board meeting.

• Accept $396,364 ARP ESSER grant for A-TSI schools (Allderdice, Brashear, Faison, Obama, Perry, Roosevelt)
• Accept $335,467 ESSER grant for CTE HVAC upgrades at Carrick High School and Westinghouse 6-12
• Contract with Burley Consulting for $18,900 for peer mediation and conflict resolution training
• Accept $8,000 state grant for Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) implementation
• Contract with Various Artists for $5,000 for African Club activities at Brashear High School