October 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Clairton City School District Board of Directors Work Session

II. Salute to the Flag

III. Questions on the Contents of the Minutes - September 21, 2026 Legislative Meeting

IV. Reports

• Presentations:  Dinsmore & Shohl, Anthony Ditka

IV.A. Administration 

1. Secondary School
2. Elementary School
3. Special Education
4. Assistant Superintendent:

5. Technology
6. Athletics
7. Public Relations / Cyber Charter

IV.B. Solicitor

IV.C. Board Committee Reports 

1. Personnel
2. Finance – Scheduled  10/19/26
3. Budget
4. Curriculum/Technology - Scheduled 10/13/26
5. Building & Grounds/Security 
6. School/City
7. Athletics
8. Stadium Project
9. Library
10. Land Bank
11. Steel Center

V. Treasurer's Report - September 2026
 

VI. Bills List - October 2026

VII. Old Business

VIII. New Business

IX. Administrative Agenda

IX.A. Board action is requested to accept the resignation of Bryon Clifford as Paraprofessional/Special Education; Elementary/Grades K-5 Life Skills (shared) effective October 16, 2026, as submitted. 

IX.B. Board action is requested to ratify Anthony Ramsey as Paraprofessional: Secondary Special Education Support 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 28, 2026.
 

IX.C. Board action is requested to approve Jasmine Howard as Paraprofessional: Secondary Special Education 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  November 2, 2026.
 

IX.D. Board action is requested to ratify Jennifer Wells as Senior Class 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 September 28, 2026.  

IX.E. Board action is requested to ratify Intermittent FMLA for Kelley Majersky, School Psychologist, effective September 22, 2026, per 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 Act 93, as submitted. 

IX.F. Board action is requested to approve Intermittent FMLA for Lisa Bisogni, Payroll/Benefits Secretary, effective November 20, 2026, per 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 Clairton Secretarial Association (CSA), as submitted. 

IX.G. Board action is requested to approve Second 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.

IX.H. Board action is requested to approve Second 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.

IX.I. Board action is requested to adopt/approve Second 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.

IX.J. Board action is requested to approve Second 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. 

IX.K. Board action is requested to approve Second 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. 

IX.L. Board action is requested to approve Second 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. 

IX.M. Board action is requested to approve Second 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. 

IX.N. Board action is requested to approve Second 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. 

IX.O. Board action is requested to approve Second 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.  

IX.P. Board action is requested to approve Second 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. 

IX.Q. Board action is requested to approve Dr. Allen-Thomas to attend The Forum for Western Pennsylvania School Superintendents to be held December 2 - 4, 2026 at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Pittsburgh, PA.  Cost of PD to be paid by the AIU.  Travel expenses to be paid by the District.
 

X. Discussion Item: 
A. Policy#815.1 — Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
B. MOU 12-Plus
C. MOU Metro Family
D. Travel with EFF Tours
E. CEF of PA Greater Pittsburgh — Use of Facilities

 

XI. Information Items:

XI.A. Field Trip Requests:

1. Clairton Marching Band – to ratify 35 students and 5 chaperones to participate in the West Mifflin Bank Festival at West Mifflin High School, West Mifflin, PA on Saturday, October 10, 2026.  Transportation is requested to be provided by the District.
2. High School Counseling Department – to approve 20-35 students and 2-3 chaperones to go to Brilliant Beginnings Partner UP at the Jewish Community Center, Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.  Students will be exposed to Career Readiness Program, Partner Up to see if they plan on joining and will see all of the opportunities for employment after graduation. Transportation is requested.  Cost of the busing will be split between Goodwill/Upward Bound and the District will provide busing. 
3. First Grade – to approve 55 students and 6 chaperones to go to Triple B Farms Monongahela, PA on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.  Students will learn about a working farm what they grow and the importance of sun, soil, and air.  Students will also learn about how bees help the farmers grow food.

XI.B.   Fund Raiser Requests:

1. Junior Class – to approve a “Junior Class Drink Shop” fundraiser to be held only Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting October 12, 2026 through April 16, 2027.  Drinks will be sold out of Room 206 before period 1, after period 9 and in between classes as a Prom fundraiser. 
2. Clairton Elementary and MS Chorus – to approve a “DMI” fundraiser to be held starting October 26, 2026 through November 12, 2026.  Holiday items, snacks and cooking mixes to be sold in the elementary.  Funds received will be used towards chorus activities.  
3. Grade 5 – to approve “Popcorn – Double Good” online fundraiser to be held October 26, 2026 through November 13, 2026.  Funds received will be used for 5^th grade student activities.  
4. Senior Class – to approve a “Yankee Candle/Giftnthings” fundraiser to be held November 20, 2026.  Students will sell Yankee Candle items for two weeks to raise money for an end-of-year field trip or other events.
5. Second Grade – to approve a “Concession Stand” fundraiser to be held November 11, 2026 in the Elementary 1PM – 6PM during Parent Conference Day.  Funds received will be used to offset the cost of busing for a field trip.

 

XI.C. Grant Application Requests: 

1. None

XI.D. Updates: 

1.   None    

XII. Business Administrator’s Agenda

XII.A. Board action is requested to ratify the 2022-2023 audit from Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC., as submitted. 
(Upload Management Letter/Hand Carry)

XII.B. Board action is requested to ratify the Maintenance Proposal with FieldTurf USA, Inc. for Fieldcare Program Services, as submitted. 

XII.C. Board action is requested to accept the bid proposal from Combustion Service (CS&E) to provide supply duct insulation work, as submitted. 

XII.D. Board action is requested to approve the donation of vacant/abandoned Park Avenue lots 879-D-276, 879-D-278, 879-D-284, 879-D-286, 879-D-288 and 764-C181 to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Clairton, as submitted. 

XIII. Discussion Item: 
A.  United Utopia
B.  Solar For Schools Grant
 

XIV. Information Items:  
A.   Tax Information 
B.   List of Payments 09/09/26 – 10/07/26 
C.   Financial Status/Grants, Mr. McCloskey 
D.  Audit Engagement Letters 2024, 2025 
E.   Sun Coach Lines, ETS Transportation and TNF Logistics LLC.  Employment requirements are currently being met for bus drivers and monitors listed, as submitted. 


 

XV.A. Board action is requested to accept the resignation of Keanen Johnson as Scorekeeper for Varsity Boys Basketball effective September 29, 2026, as submitted. 

XV.B. Board action is requested to ratify Dr. Paul G. Lorincy, DPM to serve as team physician on September 25, 2026. to provide athletic services at no charge to the District, as submitted. 

XVI. Discussion Items

XVII. Information Items:

XVIII. Adjourn

XIX. Executive Session:
(The Board of Directors will meet in Executive Session following adjournment to discuss personnel issues)