Schools & libraries in Pennsylvania local government
What Pennsylvania city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
705 Pennsylvania meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Pennsylvania with the most schools & libraries activity
- Pennsbury School District, PA (130)
- Allentown City School District, PA (107)
- Upper Darby School District, PA (81)
- Erie City School District, PA (59)
- Pittsburgh Public Schools, PA (51)
- Downingtown Area School District, PA (44)
- Erie County, PA (28)
- Philadelphia, PA (27)
- Lansdowne, PA (25)
- Hanover, PA (14)
- Allentown, PA (12)
- Lower Merion School District, PA (12)
Latest matching meetings
Board to vote on $742,500 Aveanna Healthcare contract for emotional support coaches
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will review and vote on several grants and contracts for the 2026-27 school year, including a $742,500 contract with Aveanna Healthcare for Social Emotional Coaches in Emotional Support Classrooms, a $180,000 Partner4Work internship program, and other service agreements. The meeting…
Election of new library treasurer
The Lansdowne Public Library board will hear a guest speaker on roles and responsibilities, elect a new treasurer, and approve the June meeting minutes. The board will review the treasurer's report on April and June bills, receive governance updates and a strategic‑plan discussion, and hear a council report. Public…
Council considers zoning for data centers and police staffing increases
Norristown Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on permitting data centers in the Heavy Industrial District. The body is also deciding on police hiring, land development for a school addition, and several municipal contracts.
Committee reviews park updates and Sixth Street Park improvement request
The Lititz Borough Parks Committee will receive staff updates on lawn treatment, the skatepark, Memorial Park, and the rail trail. It will consider sub‑committee reports and discuss the Snyder Little Library request and other improvements for Sixth Street Park. Public comment will follow.
Board to approve $742,500 contract for Social Emotional Coaches
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will review and adopt several resolutions and contracts at its July 15, 2026 agenda review meeting. Items include authorizing a $25,000 Cultivating Citizens grant from the Heinz Endowments and a $180,000 Partner4Work internship program funded by WIOA Youth. The board will also…
Lansdale Public Library Board discusses upcoming programs and building status
The Board will review upcoming library programs and services including Dino Escape and National Night Out. Discussion items include updates on retirement funding, insurance quotes, and a security assessment. The Board will also address new business regarding building repairs and space requirements.
Board reviews high-rise development and school use applications
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider several appeals regarding land use and building requirements. Key items include a proposed 37-story mixed-use tower, a charter school special use application, and requests for professional offices and childcare centers.
Board to consider $95 million bond notes and a $105 million bond amendment for new high school
The Pennsbury School District Board will vote on resolutions authorizing bond financing for the new Pennsbury High School project and other capital improvements. One resolution would allow a private placement bond anticipation note and a public offering bond anticipation note, each not to exceed $95,000,000 for…
Guthrie Memorial Library Board to discuss repairs and reports
The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will meet to approve minutes, discuss building repairs and reopening, and review committee and director reports.
Stormwater Authority to weigh school district request, gasification update
The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority will discuss a request from the Hanover Public School District involving a court case, engage with the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center on a One Water Approach, receive an update on Earthcare Solutions' gasification project (solid waste and air quality…
Board to consider $21.5 million in facilities replacements at multiple schools
The board will discuss and take action on a $21.5 million Tier I facilities plan covering HVAC/generator replacements at three elementary schools, auditorium upgrades at high schools and middle schools, and outdoor facilities including track resurfacing and synthetic turf fields. A separate $55 million Tier II list of…
Council to consider final $113,866 payment for water meter system upgrade
The Oxford Borough Council will vote on a final payment of $113,866.44 for the 2024 Water Meter System Upgrade, approve the sale of a police vehicle to the Oxford Area School District, and ratify a $14,900 HVAC purchase for the Police Department. Council will also discuss a social media policy and consider an…
Human Relations Commission discusses school coordination and new complaints
The commission will review updates from its various committees and discuss ongoing coordination with the Allentown School District. The meeting also includes a review of new business regarding specific complaints filed by E. Avrez and G. Fritz.
Board adopts revised district policies and new 2026‑2027 student handbook
The Erie City School District Board met on June 29, 2026 to approve routine reports and adopt new policies. The Board approved the May 2026 financial, capital projects, and treasurer reports and accepted the superintendent’s report. The Board adopted revised district policies (numbers 215, 619, 701.1, 810, 906.1…
Commission reviews library, parade float, splash pad and upcoming events
The Sykesville Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss updates on the Children’s Library, the Natural Bulletin Board, and the Let Freedom Ring Parade float. It will also review the recent Sykesville Cinema recap and plan upcoming movie night events. Additional town updates include the splash pad, zipline repairs…
Special board meeting with procedural items and public comment
This special board meeting of the Allentown City School District consists entirely of procedural items: call to order, roll call, pledges, remarks from the board president and superintendent, and opportunities for patrons to address the board on agenda and non-agenda items. No substantive decisions, contracts, or…
City Council holds special meeting with Allentown School District
The City Council is meeting with school district officials to discuss community coordination. Discussions will focus on student opportunities, summer programming, and traffic safety near schools.
Erie School Board to review budget, athletic facilities, and student conduct codes
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss budget updates and the status of athletic facilities. The board will also review revisions to the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for the 2026-2027 school year.
Pittsburgh school board holds routine legislative meeting
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is meeting for a regular legislative session. The main action item is approval of the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting. The board will also hear committee reports, an executive session statement, and board questions and responses. No new contracts, grants, or policy votes are…
Council approves $1M tunnel deal, $400K library grant, and litigation payouts.
The Finance and Law Committee will review multiple litigation settlements and a $31,508.90 capital budget transfer. The Public Works Committee considers a $1M PennDOT reimbursement for the Corliss Tunnel, a $384,501.50 engineering contract for the East Sycamore Street Bridge, and a $400,000 library HVAC grant. The…
Personnel Committee to consider new data governance post and staffing changes
The Erie County Council Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and likely vote on several ordinances involving budget adjustments and position changes. Key items include the creation of a Data Governance Administrator position and elimination of a GIS Administrator role, both at $74,082, as well as salary changes…
Libraries Board to discuss staffing and IT upgrades
The Delaware County Libraries Board of Directors will review the May 31, 2026, financial report. The board will also receive updates on headquarters staffing, IT upgrades, and the 2026-2027 District Negotiated Agreement.
Superintendent presents final 2026-27 budget at board action meeting
The Pennsbury School Board will hear the Superintendent's final 2026-27 budget presentation and decide on approval of student and staff conference attendance. The meeting also includes recognition of the Prom Committee and LYFT Character Awards, reports from committees, and a public comment period.
Building Committee to review New K-8 Academy and school facility projects
The Building Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and take action on various facility improvements and service contracts. Key items include construction management for a new K-8 Academy and state planning for Hays Elementary and William Penn Alternative School.
Finance committee to review final 2026-2027 school budget and tax measures
The Allentown School District Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve the final budget for 2026-2027, along with property tax relief programs including the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion and a tax rebate program. Other items include a parameters resolution, approval of insurance programs with Arthur J…
Policy committee meeting with no listed action items
The Allentown City School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting on June 18, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items: meeting opening, superintendent's comments, opportunities for public comment, and adjournment. No specific policies, votes, or discussion items are listed.
Da Vinci Science Center contract before school committee
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially take action on a contract with the Da Vinci Science Center (Exhibit A). Also on the agenda: a special education furniture purchase (Exhibit B), the SmartFutures program (Exhibit D), and a partnership with Valley Health Partners for a community health…
Board to vote on 2026-2027 final budget and building contracts
The Allentown School District Board will consider approving the 2026-2027 final budget, along with numerous building and finance items including a contract extension for the new K-8 Academy construction management and a PlanCon J application for Hays Elementary and William Penn Alternative School. The agenda also…
Board to consider $828,930 Perkins grant for career tech education
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will vote on several grant awards and a contract renewal at its June 17 agenda review meeting. The largest item is a $828,930 Carl D. Perkins V grant to support Career and Technical Education programs. A $674,665 Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships grant would serve 20 children…
Board will review governance updates and set goals for the library's strategic plan
The Lansdowne Public Library Board will approve the May meeting minutes and hear the treasurer’s report on May bills. It will receive governance updates and ad‑hoc committee updates, and work on developing goals, roles, and action items tied to the library’s strategic plan. The meeting also includes a director’s…
Shade Tree Commission reviews tree box, replacement, signage, planting goal
The Ephrata Shade Tree Commission will discuss the condition of the tree box at 209 Main St. and consider replacing a removed tree on Main St. The commission will also review a proposed signage location for the Tree Bank and set a 2027 goal to plant trees along its property line in partnership with the Ephrata Public…
Two special exception requests: senior meal prep and preschool with zoning relief
The Lansdale Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2026, to consider two special exception applications. Kevin Lee seeks approval to operate a senior meal preparation and catering business at 628 E. Main Street in the Commercial District. Imaan Academy requests to use 512 W. 3rd Street as a…
Board to vote on contract for ETS AI research study on student AI use
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will consider action items including approving a contract with ETS for a research study on student use of artificial intelligence, approving a STEM digital assessment project, and authorizing attendance at conferences. Also on the agenda are a cheerleading camp…
Upper Darby School Board to vote on final 2026-2027 budget
The board will vote on approval of several reports including Instruction & Curriculum, Personnel, Transportation, Facilities, and Finance & Budget. A key item is adoption of the 2026-2027 final budget. A policy report will receive a first reading. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.
Final 2026-2027 school budget update on meeting agenda
The Finance and Operations Committee will receive a final update on the 2026-2027 budget. The committee also will consider first readings of two policies: one on attendance at meetings via electronic communications and another on transportation. The meeting includes public comments and a review of the agenda.
Committee to discuss school plans, professional development, attendance policy
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will review Federally Designated and Title I school level plans for multiple schools, discuss the Professional Development Plan for the 2026-2027 school year, and conduct a first reading of Policy 204 on Attendance. Public comments and agenda approval are also on the agenda.
Council to award $259,250 library window and carpet replacement contract
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several action items, including accepting departmental reports, approving May financial reports and bill payments, and adopting multiple resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include awarding the Library Window & Carpet Replacement Project to L&C Builders for $259,250…
Public hearing for Passport Academy Charter School at 1835 Forbes Avenue
The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding a conditional use application. The request would allow Passport Academy Charter School to operate an elementary or secondary school at the 1835 Forbes Avenue location.
Library board to hear update on building repairs and reopening
The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will hold a regular meeting with reports on building repairs and reopening, committee activities, and financial matters. No votes on new policies or spending are scheduled; the agenda consists of updates and routine business.
Final $278M budget, 3.5% tax hike on agenda for Pennsbury school board
The board will vote on the final 2026–2027 general fund budget of $278,438,550 and a tax resolution increasing the millage rate to 211.1430 (a 3.5% rise). Also up for action are a homestead/farmstead exclusion resolution, a senior tax rebate program, and MOUs to provide health services to six private schools within…