Pittsburgh Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will hold a legislative meeting with roll call votes on the 2025 General Fund Budget and several tax items, including realty transfer, real estate, earned income, and homestead/farmstead exclusion. The agenda also includes committee reports from Education and Business/Finance, a personnel report from the superintendent, and approval of previous meeting minutes. Board questions and responses for December will be discussed.

• Roll call vote on 2025 General Fund Budget
• Roll call votes on 2025 Realty Transfer Tax, Real Estate Tax, Earned Income Tax, Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion
• Committee on Education and Committee on Business/Finance reports and resolutions
• Personnel report from the Superintendent of Schools
• Executive session statement regarding personnel matters

The board approved the November 25, 2025 Legislative minutes and accepted several foundation grants, including $4,500 and $9,000 Arconic STEM grants and a $500,000 Tull Family Foundation grant to enhance high‑school athletics. It authorized contracts for drug‑prevention services ($125,000) and commencement facilities ($80,000), as well as a range of donations and cost‑free agreements. The board also adopted the 2026‑2027 course‑of‑study catalog, updated the electronic‑devices policy, and approved multiple memoranda of understanding and program authorizations.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried unanimously)
• Accepted Arconic Foundation STEM grant of $4,500 for FIRST LEGO League programs
• Accepted Arconic Foundation STEM grant of $9,000 for FIRST Robotics Competition programs
• Accepted Tull Family Foundation grant of $500,000 to enhance high‑school athletics
• Authorized contract with Devereux TCV Community Services for drug‑prevention services up to $125,000
• Authorized contract with Petersen Events Center for 2026 commencement facilities up to $80,000
• Authorized payment to Ukeru Systems Engagement for PSE training up to $5,700
• Approved 2026‑2027 course‑of‑study catalog and revisions to Policy 216 Electronic Devices

Agenda Review

This is an agenda review meeting for Pittsburgh Public Schools. The board will consider accepting several grants, including a $500,000 Tull Family Foundation grant to enhance high school athletics, and authorizing an $80,000 contract with the Petersen Events Center for 2026 commencement ceremonies. Other items include grants for robotics programs totaling $13,500 from Arconic Foundation, a donation of a fire truck for a career-technical program, and a placeholder contract for drug and alcohol prevention services.

• Accept $500,000 Tull Family Foundation grant for high school athletics (funding period TBD)
• Approve contract with Petersen Events Center up to $80,000 for 2026 commencement practices and ceremonies
• Accept two Arconic Foundation grants: $4,500 for FIRST LEGO League and $9,000 for FIRST Robotics, across multiple schools
• Authorize a contract with Devereux TCV Community Services for drug/alcohol diversion program (amount TBD)
• Accept $3,000 donation from CORE/Center for Organ Recovery for PE equipment at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Board Organization Meeting

The Pittsburgh Board of Public Education holds its annual organization meeting. The board will elect a president, vice presidents, and other officers, and set bonds for the school treasurer and secretary at $250,000 each. Newly elected directors from Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 will be sworn in. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Election of President, Vice Presidents, and other officers
• Election of Jennifer Gula as School Treasurer with $250,000 bond
• Election of Superintendent Wayne N. Walters as Secretary of the Board without additional salary, with $250,000 bond
• Election of Ira Weiss, Ronald J. Joseph, and Laura Rossetti as Assistant Secretaries with $250,000 bonds each
• Administration of oath to newly elected directors by Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

The Board held an organization meeting to elect leadership and establish financial bonds for key roles. Eugene Walker was elected President, Tracey Reed as First Vice-President, and Yael Silk as Second Vice-President. Additionally, the Board appointed a Treasurer and several Secretaries.

• Elected Ira Weiss as Temporary President (8-0)
• Elected Eugene Walker as President (6-2)
• Elected Tracey Reed as First Vice-President (9-0)
• Elected Yael Silk as Second Vice-President (9-0)
• 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 Rossetti as Assistant Secretaries with $250,000 bonds each (9-0)

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will vote on a resolution authorizing the permanent closing of certain school buildings and adopting the Future Ready Plan from October 30, 2025. The board is also set to accept multiple grants, including a $1,429,806 Title I grant and various donations. Other business includes approval of previous meeting minutes and committee reports.

• Resolution to permanently close certain Pittsburgh public school buildings and adopt the Future Ready Plan
• Acceptance of $1,429,806 Title I School Improvement Formula Set-Aside Grant for eight CSI schools
• Acceptance of $62,500 STEAM kit donation from HATCH Partners in Play, RK Mellon Foundation, and Trying Together
• Acceptance of two $10,000 STEM grants from PPG Foundation and AdoptAClassroom.org for Brashear High and Manchester K-8
• Acceptance of $1,000 donation from Eckrich Teacher Recognition Tour for Pittsburgh Weil K-5

The Board of Directors approved several educational grants including $400,000 for student teacher stipends and robotics funding. The board also authorized multiple service contracts for social work, mentoring, and community programming across several schools.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Accepted $4,170 Argosy Field Growth Initiative grant for FIRST Robotics
• Accepted $3,000 HAAS Foundation grant for Pittsburgh Allderdice 9-12 robotics
• Accepted $400,000 PHEAA grant for student teacher stipends
• Approved payment to Mary O'Connell for social work internship at Pittsburgh Langley PreK-8
• Approved contract with Youth Enrichment Services for community schools support
• Renewed contract with 1Nation/Kevin McNair for mentoring at Pittsburgh Brashear 9-12
• Approved contract with Casa San Jose for programming at Pittsburgh Westinghouse 6-12

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board is reviewing several grant awards and contracts at this agenda review meeting. Key items include a $400,000 PHEAA grant for up to 65 student teacher stipends, a $304,705 IDEA equitable participation payment for private school students with disabilities, and contracts for community school and mentoring services. The board will also consider accepting robotics grants totaling $7,170 and a $10,000 payment to a social worker intern.

• Accept $400,000 PHEAA grant to pay $10,000 stipends for up to 65 student teachers
• Approve $304,705 in IDEA Part B funds for students with disabilities at private/parochial schools
• Enter $50,000 contract with Youth Enrichment Services for community schools support at Pittsburgh Arsenal
• Renew $35,000 mentoring contract with 1Nation/Kevin McNair at Pittsburgh Brashear 9-12
• Accept $4,170 Argosy FIRST Robotics Grant and $3,000 HAAS Foundation grant for robotics teams

Legislative Meeting

This legislative meeting is largely procedural. The board will vote on approving minutes from prior meetings (Sept 4 special and Sept 24 regular). Committee reports from Education and Business/Finance will be presented, along with a personnel report and financial reports. No new major contracts or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025 Special Legislative Meeting, which included a failed motion regarding AFSCME Local 297 fact-finding report
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2025 Legislative Meeting, which approved $1.4M Title II and $1.1M Title IV grants
• Executive session statement for personnel matters (administrative vacancies, positions)
• Committee on Education and Committee on Business/Finance resolution statements authorizing contracts and grants under spending limits

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will consider accepting a $1,429,806 Title I School Improvement grant for eight Comprehensive Support and Improvement schools, along with several smaller grants and donations for STEM programs, teacher recognition, and student events. The meeting also includes discussion of board questions and responses for October 2025.

• Acceptance of $1,429,806 Title I grant for CSI schools: Brashear, Faison K-5, Conroy, Milliones 6-12, Morrow K-8, Obama 6-12, Perry HS, Roosevelt K-5
• Two $10,000 STEM grants from PPG Foundation and AdoptAClassroom.org for Brashear High School and Manchester K-8
• $2,000 Mockingbird Foundation grant for Carrick High School summer band/chorus camp
• $585 contract with PT Learning for Practice for physical therapist professional development
• Donations totaling $273 for CTE Professional Learning Day, $150 gift baskets from Dave and Busters for Mifflin PreK-8, and $1,000 from Eckrich Teacher Recognition for Weil K-5

Legislative Meeting

The Board will discuss the Superintendent's personnel report and a 2025 General Fund Budget transfer. The meeting includes reports from the Committee on Education and the Committee on Business/Finance.

• 2025 General Fund Budget Board Transfer
• Personnel Report of the Superintendent of Schools
• Approval of August 27, 2025 Legislative Meeting minutes
• Review of Board Questions and Responses for September 2025

The Board of Directors approved multiple federal and foundation grant acceptances to support instruction, student enrichment, and essential needs. Additionally, the Board authorized various service contracts for early childhood programming, tutoring, and student enrichment across several schools.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes
• Accepted $1,395,352 Title II, Part A grant from PA Department of Education
• Accepted $1,103,985 Title IV, Part A grant from PA Department of Education
• Accepted $1,000 Highmark Foundation grant for Pittsburgh SciTech 6-12 Comfort Closet
• Accepted $5,000 Highmark Foundation SPARK Inclusive Adapted Physical Education grant
• Approved $320,236 Title III Language Instruction grant from PA Department of Education
• Authorized up to $5,950 contract with Anwan Wesley (dba D.A.D APP, LLC)
• Authorized up to $28,000 contract with AmeriCorps KEYS Service Corps for Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK-5

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board holds an Agenda Review meeting to discuss and recommend adoption of several grant awards and a contract. Key items include acceptance of federal Title II and Title IV grants totaling over $2.5 million, along with smaller grants for a comfort closet and adapted physical education curriculum, and a contract for a fatherhood engagement program.

• Acceptance of $1,395,352 Title II grant for teacher training and academic coaches
• Acceptance of $1,103,985 Title IV grant for AP/IB fees, drug education, and mental health platform
• Acceptance of $320,236 Title III grant for English learner instruction and parent engagement
• $5,000 Highmark Foundation SPARK grant for adapted PE curriculum at Pioneer Education Center
• Contract up to $5,950 with Anwan Wesley (D.A.D APP, LLC) for fatherhood engagement workshops and AI app

Special Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will meet to consider routine approvals and a resolution to accept or reject the Fact-Finding Report issued on AFSCME Local 297 dated August 27, 2025. The agenda includes grant awards, contracts, payments, and budget matters across Education, Business/Finance, and Human Resources, as well as Pittsburgh Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit items.

• Resolution to accept or reject AFSCME Local 297 Fact-Finding Report (Aug 27, 2025)
• Education/Proposal Grant Awards (Education committee)
• Business/Finance/Consultants/Contracted Services and Payments Authorized
• Human Resources/General Authorizations and Payments
• Pittsburgh Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit items covering grants, contracts, and personnel

The Board of Public Education considered motions to accept or reject the Fact-Finding Report issued on AFSCME Local 297 dated August 27, 2025. Both motions failed due to a lack of a second. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Motion to accept AFSCME Local 297 report failed (no second)
• Motion to reject AFSCME Local 297 report failed (no second)
• Adjourned the special legislative meeting (7-0)

Legislative Meeting

The Board is meeting to discuss personnel reports, financial reports, and recommendations from the Committees on Education and Business/Finance. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the July 23, 2025, meeting and a review of August 2025 board questions.

• Amergis Educational Staffing, Inc. contract for nursing services not to exceed $3,351,000 over 3 years
• Chester County Intermediate Unit – Brandywine Virtual Academy contract not to exceed $941,545
• Interim HealthCare of Pittsburgh, Inc. contract for medical professionals not to exceed $281,500
• Family Links contract for mental health therapists not to exceed $176,748
• Central Pittsburgh Psychiatric Services contract for psychiatric evaluations not to exceed $101,985

The Board of Directors approved a $16,111,395 Title I grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Additional actions included approving several educational service contracts, professional learning payments, and accepting donations for school facilities.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Accepted $16,111,395 Title I grant from PA Department of Education
• Approved up to $25,000 for ASCEND Indoor Climbing after school programming
• Authorized Aya Education contract for medical professionals up to $279,417.00
• Approved Dylan Pal contract for dance lessons up to $2,000.00
• Authorized $1,280,305 intergovernmental agreement with PMOIU2 for Title I services
• Approved Joseph Stamerra contract for musical coordination up to $4,000.00
• Approved Katherine Hawk contract for musical direction up to $4,000.00

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will review and vote on several grant awards and contracts at the August 20, 2025 Agenda Review meeting. The largest item is a $16.1 million Title I grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support academic achievement for disadvantaged students. Other action items include contracts for climbing programs, nurse staffing, and musical coordination.

• Acceptance of $16,111,395 Title I, Part A grant from Pennsylvania Department of Education for academic achievement programs (July 2025–Sep 2026)
• Contract with Aya Education for licensed medical staff up to $279,417 to cover school nurse vacancies (Aug 2025–Jun 2026)
• Payment up to $25,000 for ASCEND Indoor Climbing after-school program for up to 40 students (Sep 2025–Jun 2026)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Pittsburgh Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit #2 for $1,280,305 to provide Title I services to non-public school students (Jul 2025–Sep 2026)
• Contract with Dylan Pal for $2,000 to provide dance lessons and choreography for Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 'Frozen JR.' musical (Nov 2025–May 2026)

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will vote on acceptance of multiple federal and state grants and approval of contracts at its July 23 legislative meeting. Major items include a $7.5 million IDEA-B grant for students with disabilities, an $819,217 Perkins grant for career and technical education, and a $813,280 ELECT grant for pregnant and parenting students. The board will also consider contracts for social skills training and healthcare staffing.

• Accept IDEA-B 611 grant of $7,496,332 from US Department of Education for special education services
• Accept Carl D. Perkins grant of $819,217 from PA Department of Education for career and technical education
• Accept ELECT grant of $813,280 from PA Education and Human Services for pregnant and parenting students
• Accept Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships grant totaling $674,665 (base plus match) for early childhood
• Approve contract with Achieving True Self for social skills training, not to exceed $120,000

The Board approved several service contracts for nursing, psychiatric evaluations, and mental health therapy. It also authorized payments for AP exam subsidies, field trips, and professional development. The minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved June 25, 2025 Legislative Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $3.351M 3-year contract with Amergis Educational Staffing for nursing services
• Approved $941,545 contract with Chester County Intermediate Unit for Pittsburgh Online Academy
• Approved $101,985 contract with Central Pittsburgh Psychiatric Services for evaluations and medication management
• Approved $441,870 contract with Youth Advocate Program for mental health therapists
• Approved $176,748 contract with Family Links for mental health therapists
• Approved $281,500 contract with Interim HealthCare of Pittsburgh for medical professionals
• Authorized up to $20,795 to subsidize approximately 403 AP exams

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors will consider several resolutions and contracts at the July 16, 2025 Agenda Review meeting. Key items include renewal of a $3,351,000 three-year contract with Amergis Educational Staffing for nursing and personal care services, a $2,000 literacy professional development contract, and renewal of mental health service contracts. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and grant awards.

• Renewal of Amergis Educational Staffing contract for nursing services: up to $3,351,000 over three years ($36-$75/hour)
• Contract with Heather Moschetta/Allegheny Intermediate Unit for literacy professional development: $2,000
• Renewal of Central Pittsburgh Psychiatric Services contract for mental health services: $101,985
• Renewal of Family Links contract for therapeutic support classroom therapists: $176,748
• Item 6.03 (Aya Education contract for nursing) was pulled from the agenda

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is holding a legislative meeting to approve the minutes from the May 28 meeting, hear committee reports from Education and Business/Finance, receive a personnel report from the superintendent, and review financial reports. The meeting also includes an announcement of prior executive sessions and recognition of distinguished achievement awards. No specific new contracts or grant awards are listed on this agenda; the items are largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2025 legislative meeting
• Committee on Education resolution recommendations (contract authorization)
• Committee on Business/Finance resolution recommendations
• Personnel report from the superintendent (roll call)
• Financial reports and controller's reports

The Board approved several grants for special education, career training, and early childhood programs. It also authorized payments for student social skills training and renewed nursing and childcare service contracts.

• Approved $7,496,332 IDEA-B 611 grant for students with disabilities
• Approved $819,217 Carl D. Perkins Grant for Career and Technical Education
• Approved $813,280 ELECT grant for pregnant and parenting students
• Approved $529,422 Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships grant
• Approved $362,408.84 grant for teacher registered apprenticeship programs
• Approved $184,000 Partner4Work grant for 12th grade paid internships
• Approved $120,000 payment to Achieving True Self for social skills training
• Renewed Amergis Healthcare Staffing contract for nursing services up to $100,000

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors is reviewing and will vote on accepting multiple grants at this Agenda Review meeting. The most significant item is the Carl D. Perkins Grant of $819,217 for career and technical education. Other grants include the IDEA-B grant for special education (amount TBD), the ELECT grant of $813,280 for pregnant and parenting students, and a Partner4Work grant of $184,000 for student internships. The board also will consider resolution statements and approve minutes.

• Carl D. Perkins Grant: $819,217 from PA Dept. of Education for Career and Technical Education
• IDEA-B 611 School-Age Grant: amount TBD from US Dept. of Education to support 4,114 students with disabilities
• ELECT Grant: $813,280 from PA Dept. of Education and Human Services for pregnant and parenting students
• Partner4Work Grant: $184,000 for up to 50 student paid internships at $10.35/hour
• Iota Phi Foundation Grant: $3,500 for Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 field trip to Hersheypark

Legislative Meeting

This legislative meeting is largely procedural. The board will vote to approve the minutes of the April 30 meeting, which include resolutions accepting grants and entering into contracts for staffing and services. No new specific proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 30, 2025 legislative meeting
• Executive session statements regarding personnel matters
• Committee reports on education and business/finance (no specific resolutions detailed)
• Distinguished Achievement Awards recognition

The Board approved several state and private grants for early intervention and student health. It also authorized multiple contracts for educational consultants, staffing, and specialized student support services.

• Approved $5,650,451 State Early Intervention grant (flat-funded)
• Approved $1,074,020 IDEA 611 grant for staff salaries and program costs
• Approved $511,021 IDEA 619 grant for staff salaries and program costs
• Approved $25,000 Outride Riding for Focus Grant for 30 bicycles and helmets
• Approved $164,400 contract with Amergis Educational Staffing for nursing care
• Approved $226,752 contract with Devereux TCV Community Services for prevention services
• Approved $65,605 contract with Devereux TCV Community Services for SAP Liaisons
• Approved minutes from the April 30, 2025 Legislative meeting (9-0)

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will vote on accepting several grant awards and contracts, including a $5.65 million state grant for early intervention services for up to 1,600 children. Other items include a $25,000 bike grant for SciTech 6-8 and a $10,000 payment to fill a PE teacher gap at Arlington PreK-8.

• Accept $5,650,451 State Early Intervention grant for preschool services (IDEA 611 and 619 total $1.58M additional)
• Accept $25,000 Outride Riding for Focus Grant providing 30 bicycles and helmets at Pittsburgh SciTech 6-8
• Approve $10,000 payment to A+ Schools for ESTEEM to cover PE at Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-8
• Authorize contract with Intermediate Unit 2 for compensatory education at Allegheny County Jail and Shuman Detention Center (cost TBD)
• Approve $10,000 payment to social work intern Abigail McLaughlin at Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8

Legislative Meeting

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will hold a legislative meeting on April 30, 2025, to consider committee reports from Education and Business/Finance, approve the minutes of the March 26 meeting, and discuss personnel and financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural; specific resolutions, contracts, and grant awards are not detailed in the posted agenda but will be voted on as part of committee recommendations. The board also noted executive sessions held on April 8, 23, and prior to the meeting.

• Vote on resolutions from the Committee on Education and Committee on Business/Finance (specific items not listed in agenda)
• Approval of the March 26, 2025 legislative meeting minutes
• Personnel report from the superintendent
• Financial reports and controller's reports
• Executive sessions held on April 8, 23, and immediately before the meeting for personnel matters

The Board approved three multi-year staffing contracts for the Office of Programs for Students with Exceptionalities (PSE) totaling over $18 million. The Board also accepted several grants for refugee support, mental health, and literacy, and approved various summer program contracts.

• Approved 3-year staffing contract with Amergis Educational Staffing not to exceed $6.75M
• Approved 3-year staffing contract with AOT, Inc. not to exceed $5.85M
• Approved 3-year staffing contract with Aya Healthcare, Inc. not to exceed $5.85M
• Accepted $136,300 Afghan Refugee School Impact Support grant from PA Dept of Education
• Accepted $72,180 Ukrainian Refugee School Impact grant from PA Dept of Education
• Approved $48,792 contract with Pittsburgh Mount Oliver Intermediate Unit 2 for ESY programming
• Approved $56,760 agreement with Carnegie Science Center for preschool summer camp
• Approved $30,000 payment to EnVision Blind Sports for overnight camp

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will consider accepting multiple grants and contracts, including a $136,300 grant for Afghan refugee student programs and a $31,250 grant for summer employment. The board also will vote on a $6.75 million, three-year contract with Amergis Educational Staffing for comprehensive staffing services for the Program for Students with Exceptionalities. Two placeholder items for compensatory education and extended school year at Allegheny County Jail and Shuman Detention Center have costs to be determined.

• $6.75M contract with Amergis Educational Staffing for PSE staffing services (3 years)
• $136,300 Afghan Refugee School Impact Support grant from PA Department of Education
• $31,250 Learn and Earn Summer Employment grant from City of Pittsburgh and Partner4Work
• $500 Sandy Hook Promise grant for bullying prevention at Pittsburgh King PreK-8
• Placeholder contracts for Allegheny County Jail and Shuman Detention Center compensatory education and ESY (costs TBD)

Legislative Meeting

The board will recognize students who earned regional honors in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. They will also vote to approve the minutes from the February 26 legislative meeting and hear committee reports from Education and Business/Finance. No specific new ordinances, contracts, or resolutions are listed for action beyond the minutes approval.

• Recognition of student art award winners from Pittsburgh Allderdice, CAPA, and other schools
• Approval of minutes from the February 26, 2025 legislative meeting
• Committee on Education and Committee on Business/Finance to give reports
• Personnel report from the superintendent (no details provided)
• Executive sessions held on March 14, 19, and prior to the meeting for personnel matters

The Board approved several large grant applications for Head Start and Pre-K programs for the 2025-26 school year. It also authorized various educational contracts, including summer learning for refugee students and special education services. Additionally, the Board approved a revision to the Parent and Family Engagement policy.

• Approved $18,454,647 Head Start/Early Head Start grant application for 2025-26
• Approved $10,048,500 Pre-K Counts grant application for 2025-26
• Approved $2,638,680 Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program grant application
• Approved $160,471.03 PDE Supplemental Equipment Grant for CTE high schools
• Approved $60,000 contract with Hello Neighbor for Afghan and Ukrainian student summer learning
• Approved $300,000 for Extended School Year services for students with disabilities
• Approved revision to Policy 1012 Parent and Family Engagement/Community
• Approved $20,000 contract with Carnegie Mellon University for federal work study interns

Agenda Review

The Board will consider accepting or renewing several grants totaling over $31 million, including $18.45M for Head Start and $10M for Pre-K Counts, as well as contracts for instructional coaching, summer programs for refugee students, and CTE equipment purchases.

• Head Start/Early Head Start continuation grant of $18,454,647 to serve 818 children in 2025-26
• Pre-K Counts grant of $10,048,500 to serve 957 children in 2025-26
• CTE equipment grant of $160,471.03 for Pittsburgh Allderdice, Brashear, Carrick, and Milliones schools
• Contract with Hello Neighbor for up to $60,000 to provide summer learning for Afghan and Ukrainian students
• Renewal of medical consultant contract with Martin Gregorio, MD for $37,500

Legislative Meeting

The Board of Public Education is meeting to approve minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting and review reports from the Committee on Education and the Committee on Business/Finance. The agenda includes a personnel report from the Superintendent and financial reports from the Controller.

• Grant of $25,000 from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation for Pittsburgh Perry Traditional Academy weight room
• Grant of $70,000 from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for lighting at Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy
• Grant of $7,000 from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation for Pittsburgh Obama Academy Girls Flag Football
• Contract up to $75,000 for ASCEND Indoor Climbing after school programming
• Grant of $20,000 from PaTTAN for Master's Level Speech Language Pathologist stipends

The Board of Directors approved revisions to several board policies (001, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, and 009). The board also authorized the acceptance of multiple grants for e-sports, vocational rehabilitation, and equipment, and approved funding for student trips and arts programs.

• Approved revisions to Policies 001, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, and 009
• Accepted $8,141 Fox Chapel Moon Shot Grant for Unified E-Sports
• Accepted grant up to $84,456 from PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Accepted $85,000 PDE Competitive Equipment Grant for Brashear and Westinghouse
• Accepted $1,000 PRFSD Backpack Program Grant for food insecurity
• Approved up to $6,932.41 for South Brook 6-8 field trip to New York City
• Approved up to $10,000 for Heinz Hall venue use for All-City Arts Showcase
• Approved up to $5,000 for Conroy Flag Football travel to Nashville, TN

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will consider accepting several grants and authorizing payments at its Feb. 19 agenda review. Items include a $85,000 state grant for automotive and carpentry equipment at Brashear and Westinghouse, a $84,456 vocational rehabilitation grant for student internships, and contracts for music therapy and field trips.

• Accept $85,000 PDE Competitive Equipment Grant for Brashear HS auto program and Westinghouse carpentry program
• Accept $84,456 from PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for up to 40 student internships
• Authorize $1,500 contract with Playnotes for 16 music therapy sessions at Pittsburgh Pioneer
• Approve $6,932 for Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 field trip to New York City (June 2-4, 2025)
• Authorize $10,000 payment to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for Heinz Hall venue use for All-City Arts Showcase

Legislative Meeting

The board will approve minutes from the December 2, 2024 Board Organization meeting and the December 18, 2024 Legislative meeting. It will also recognize award recipients including the Conroy Flag Football Team for winning a Special Olympics gold medal. The agenda includes resolution statements from the Education and Business/Finance committees that authorize contracts and grants, though specific items are not listed. An executive session statement on personnel matters is also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 2, 2024 Board Organization meeting and Dec 18, 2024 Legislative meeting
• Recognition of Distinguished Achievement Awards: Janiece Anderson, Detria M. Dixon, SWAG award, Principal Pamela Parks, and Conroy Flag Football Team (Special Olympics gold medal)
• Resolution statements from Education and Business/Finance committees authorizing contracts and grants (specific items not listed)
• Executive session statement on personnel matters (Jan 22, 2025 and prior to meeting)
• Financial reports and controller's reports

The Board approved several grants for athletics, robotics, and school safety, including a $70,000 grant for lighting at Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy. The Board also authorized multiple contracts for summer compensatory education services (CCS) and a childcare partnership with Hilltop Community Children’s Center.

• Approved $70,000 grant from PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for lighting at Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy
• Approved $25,000 Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation grant for Perry Traditional Academy weight room
• Approved $7,000 Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation grant for Obama Academy Girls Flag Football
• Approved $20,000 PaTTAN stipend for Speech Language Pathologists
• Approved up to $75,000 for ASCEND Indoor Climbing summer programming
• Approved up to $75,000 for CCAC summer programming
• Approved up to $45,000 for Carnegie Science Center summer programming
• Approved $23,000 contract with Hilltop Community Children’s Center for Pre-K services

Agenda Review

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board will review and discuss several grant acceptances and one new contracted service. The largest item is a $75,000 after-school climbing program at ASCEND Indoor Climbing for up to 40 students. The board is also asked to accept grants totaling over $127,000 for various school programs, including safety lighting, weight room equipment, and athletics.

• Up to $75,000 contract with ASCEND Indoor Climbing for summer climbing and yoga programs for 40 students
• $70,000 School Safety & Mental Health grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for lighting at Westinghouse Academy carpentry and cosmetology labs
• $25,000 Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation grant for weight room equipment at Perry Traditional Academy
• $7,000 Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation grant for Obama Academy girls flag football uniforms and equipment
• $3,000 Whole Foods Market Foundation grant for a teaching garden at Pittsburgh Sci-Tech Academy