Penn-Harrisburg board to weigh $5M Linton grant, staff hires, and tech purchases
The Penn-Harrisburg School District board and its committees met Aug. 5 to consider a range of items, including a $5 million state grant application for Linton Middle School renovations, the hiring of more than 20 staff members, and several software and equipment purchases. All items were on agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions were reported.
Special voting meeting
The Penn Hills Board of School Directors will vote on a resolution seeking an additional $5 million in state funding for the Linton Middle School renovation project. The board also will consider hiring more than 20 staff members for the upcoming school year, including:
- 12 instructional personnel with salaries ranging from $51,899 to $65,249 per year
- 5 temporary teaching assignments at $51,899 to $79,349 per year
- 6 non-instructional staff at $17.53 to $30 per hour
- A Workforce Development Coordinator at $75,000 per year (prorated)
- 2 plant personnel at $15 per hour
- 1 food service worker at $18.09 per hour
- 3 security personnel at $20 to $22 per hour
Curriculum committee
The Curriculum Committee will vote on renewing several digital licenses and programs for the 2026-27 school year:
- Imagine Learning Mathematics Digital Access, Grades K-8: $40,005.00
- Great Minds Wit & Wisdom Digital Access, Grades K-8: $46,457.38
- Activate Learning OpenSciEd Licenses, Grades 6-8: $14,766.80
- Minority Pre-Nursing Institute at the high school: $76,000.00
- Pittsburgh Mercy school-based outpatient services: $5,312.50 per month
Discussion items include the AHN Chill Mobile at Linton and the use of IDEA funding for early intervention services.
Safety, Buildings & Grounds
The Safety, Buildings & Grounds Committee will consider several technology and building contracts:
- Ratification of $639,264.97 for Aruba switches for all three buildings, with most cost refunded through E-Rate
- Renewal of Xello software for $9,146
- Ratification of $33,513.20 for the Canvas learning platform through Instructure
- Ratification of $47,455.00 for FASTSIGNS mesh fence windscreen, door/window coverings, and vinyl wall covering
The committee will also discuss a new PSFIG grant application for up to $5 million to fund roof repairs, HVAC units, and asbestos abatement at Linton Middle School.
Athletic Advisory Committee
The Athletic Advisory Committee will vote on 2026-27 fall coaching stipends, including Daniel Mason as Interim Head Football Coach ($9,518.81) and Robert Cash as Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach ($7,969.23). The committee will also discuss new Penn Hills Athletic logo options (feather, star, spear, Phamily), a new Honest Game program to track NCAA core course eligibility, and facility projects such as projector installations, volleyball padding, and wrestling space.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings were listed in the provided data. Check the district website for future agendas and minutes.