September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Clairton City School District Board of Directors Legislative Agenda
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I. Call to Order (The Board of Directors met in Executive Session following the adjournment of the September 14, 2026 Work Session and September 17, 2026 to discuss Personnel issues)
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II. Roll Call
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III. Salute to the Flag
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IV. Approval of the Minutes - August 17, 2026 Legislative Meeting
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V. Presentations
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VI. Reports |
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VI.A. Administration
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VI.B. Solicitor
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VI.C. Board Committee Reports
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VII. Citizens Comments
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VIII. Treasurer's Report - August 2026
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IX. Bills List - September 2026
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X. Old Business
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XI. New Business
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XI.A. Board action is requested to approve casting votes for the following 2027 candidates as PSBA officers:
President Elect Matt Vannoy
Vice President Kristy Bolte
Treasurer David Hein
PSBA Insurance Trustees Marianne L. Neel
Dr. Michael Faccinetto
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XII. Administrative Agenda Personnel Committee - Dr. Ford, Chairperson |
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XII.A. Board action is requested to accept the resignation of Laura Pavlik as Disney Crew Sponsor effective August 16, 2026, as submitted.
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XII.B. Board action is requested to accept the resignation of Meghan Allen as Senior Class Sponsor effective August 17, 2026, as submitted.
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XII.C. Board action is requested to ratify Sierra Harrington as Paraprofessional: Special Education Support One-On-One for the 2026/2027 school year during after school activities and scheduled sporting events accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the District and Clairton Education Support Professionals (CESP), effective August 31, 2026.
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XII.D. Board action is requested to ratify Maurice Simmons as Paraprofessional: Secondary In-School Suspension for the 2026/2027 school year in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the District and Clairton Education Support Professionals (CESP), effective September 11, 2026
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XII.E. Board action is requested to ratify Alexis Trubiani as Year Book Sponsor for the 2026/2027 school year, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the District and Clairton Education Association (CEA), effective August 18, 2026.
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XII.F. Board action is requested to acknowledge three consecutive years of satisfactory service and award tenure effective August 17, 2026 to the following individuals:
Jaclyn Bungert
Bailey Carson Taylor Dreher Laurie Garry Joie James Leann Ruffing Elizabeth Smart |
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XII.G. Board action is requested to ratify Medical Leave and FMLA concurrently for Janee Jenkins, Paraprofessional, effective August 27, 2026, with an anticipated return pending receipt of medical documentation and guidelines of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) through the end of the 2026/2027 school year, in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the District and the Clairton Educational Support Professionals (CESP), as submitted.
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XII.H. Board action is requested to approve the conversion of absence-type vacation accumulated balances to sick day absence-type and eliminating the option in ProSoft for vacation accumulated, as presented.
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XIII. Curriculum/Technology Committee - Ms. Roberts, Chairperson
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XIII.A. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy #102 Academic Standards - updated to reflect the requirements of a new section of PA School Code, 24 P.S. Sec. 15-1556, as submitted. Policy #102 is a mandated policy.
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XIII.B. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy #105 Curriculum – legal citations to reference 24 P.S. Sec 15-1512 and 24 P.S. 15-1556 were added, as submitted. Policy #105 is recommended for legal liability purposes.
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XIII.C. Board action is requested to adopt/approve First Reading of Policy #204.1 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks – a new section to the PA School Code, 24 P.S. Sec. 13-1327.4. School District Enrollee Wellness Checks, as submitted. Policy#204.1 is a mandated policy.
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XIII.D. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy #209 Health Examinations/Screenings – updated to address the amendments to 24 P.S. Sec. 14-1402 and 14-1408; a new section of the PA School Code, 24 P.S. Sec. 14-1426 eating disorder awareness and education information, as submitted. Policy#209 is recommended for legal liability purposes.
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XIII.E. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy #246 School Wellness Policy – updated to address two key elements to comply with amendments to 24 P. S. Sec. 15-1512 and addition of a new section addressing Social Media in compliance with 24 P.S. Sec. 15-1556, as submitted. Policy #246 is a mandated policy.
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XIII.F. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy #249 Bullying/ Cyberbullying – amended PA School Code, 24 P.S. Sec. 13-1303. 1-A. updated to include two new definitions from the statute for Artificial Intelligence-Generated or Modified Media, as submitted. Policy #249 is a mandated policy.
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XIII.G. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy #704 Maintenance – updated to include a reference to 24 P.S. Sec. 7-742.1 Lead Testing. An option was provided for testing lead levels in drinking water, as submitted. Policy #704 is recommended.
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XIII.H. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy #803 School Calendar – updated to comply with the new amendments to 24 P.S. Sec. 15-1506. Flexible Instruction Days (FID). The policy states that each year prior to finalizing the school calendar, the Board must discuss the use or potential use of flexible instruction days and remote or virtual instruction days as a public meeting, as submitted. Policy #803 is recommended.
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XIII.I. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy #805.2 School Security Personnel – revised to reflect the amendment to 24 P.S. Sec. 13-1309-B clarifying that the School Safety and Security Coordinator is responsible to coordinate training and resources for staff and students on suicide awareness and prevention, and cyberbullying awareness and prevention, as submitted. Policy #805.2 is recommended for legal liability purposes.
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XIII.J. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy # 822 Automated External Defibrillators (EDDY/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – updated in accordance with Act 17 of 2026 and clarified which individuals in the school entity must maintain their certification in the use of an AED and CPR as well as optional training opportunities for all employees and volunteers, as submitted. Policy #822 is recommended for legal liability purposes.
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XIII.K. Board action is requested to approve the Elementary CSI School Plan for 2026/2027, as submitted.
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XIII.L. Board action is requested to approve the MS/HS Schoolwide Title I School Plan for 2026/2027, as submitted.
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XIII.M. Board action is requested to approve the service agreements with Intermediate Units #1, #2, and #3 to provide eligible children attending nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, their teachers, and their families with Title IA services that are equitable to those provided to eligible public-school children, as submitted.
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XIII.N. Board action is requested to approve the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Clairton City School District and the Clairton City Police Department. The MOU between the School Entity and the law enforcement agency has been updated to comply with newly added requirements under Section 1319-B(d)(4) of the Pennsylvania Public School Code. The amendment adds a procedure for timely coordination between the School Entity’s Threat Assessment Team and law enforcement, when necessary, pursuant to Section 1302-E. The new provision establishes notification, designated points of contact, information sharing, coordination, emergency response, and documentation procedures to support timely and effective response to potential threats to the school community, as submitted.
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XIII.O. Board action is requested to ratify a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between Will Allen Foundation and Clairton City School District to deliver educational and community services to students within the District effective August 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, as submitted.
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XIII.P. Board action is requested to approve a Letter of Agreement for School-Health Initiative between UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Clairton City School District effective for school years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 providing a comprehensive school-health partnership, as submitted.
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XIII.Q. Board action is requested to approve Dr. Allen-Thomas to attend AIU Superintendents' Professional Learning Workshop to be held October 7 - 9, 2026 at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront, Erie, PA. Cost of PD to be paid by the AIU. Travel expenses to be paid by the District.
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XIV. Building & Grounds/Security Committee - Mr. Livingston, Chairperson
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XIV.A. None
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XV. Business Administrator’s Agenda Finance Committee - Mr. Fusco, Chairperson |
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XV.A. Board action is requested to ratify the Contract with James Carr & Sons Plumbing Inc. for Catch Basin & Storm Drain Installation per Invoice #63315, as submitted.
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XV.B. Board action is requested to approve a three (3) year Master Security Services Agreement by and between St. Moritz Security Services, Inc. and Clairton City School District beginning the 2026/2027 school year, as submitted.
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XV.C. Board action is requested to consent to the disposition of property at 426 Baker Avenue (Lot Block 879-S-243), Clairton, PA 15025 by the Tri-Cog Land Bank, as submitted.
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XVI. Athletic Agenda
Athletic Committee - Mr. Lyons, Chairperson
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XVI.A. Board action is requested to accept the resignation of Marc Mignogna as Assistant Basketball Coach effective 08/20/26, as submitted.
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XVII. Adjourn
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XVIII. Executive Session: (as needed)
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XIX. The Board of Directors of the Clairton City School District
will meet for the Work Session on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the HS Library of the CEC. |
