August 10, 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 - June 15, 2026 Legislative and June 30, 2026 Special Legislative Meetings

IV. Presentations and Reports

• Dinsmore & Shohl, Anthony Ditka

IV.A. Administration 

• High School
• Elementary School
• Special Education
• Assistant Superintendent: Alternative Education – Clairton Cyber/Innovation Academy, Safety & Security / Attendance & Truancy, District Assessment / Federal Programs
• Technology
• Athletics
• Public Relations / Cyber Charter

• Personnel
• Finance – Scheduled 08/17/26
• Budget
• Curriculum/Technology – Met 06/15/26
• Building & Grounds/Security – Scheduled 08/17/26
• School/City
• Athletics
• Stadium Project
• Library
• Land Bank - Scheduled 09/10/26
• Steel Center 

V. Treasurer's Reports - June /July 2026

VI. Bills List - July/August 2026

VII. Old Business

VIII. New Business

IX. Administrative Agenda

IX.A. Board action is requested to ratify notification to Ms. Makenzie Shandor, Secondary Mathematics Teacher, that the School Board will not renew her employment with the District for the 2026/2027 school year, effective June 30, 2026, as submitted. 

IX.B. Board action is requested to accept the resignation of Kristen Hecker as Disney Manager effective July 2, 2026, as submitted.

IX.C. Board action is requested to accept the resignation of Tiffany Rendon, Paraprofessional/Special Education; Secondary, effective August 1, 2026, as submitted. 
 

IX.D. Board action is requested to ratify the employment of Jasmine Howard as Paraprofessional/Special Education; Secondary 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 August 17, 2026.

IX.E. Board action is requested to ratify the employment of Sierra Harrington as Paraprofessional/Special Education; Secondary (One-On-One) 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 August 17, 2026.
 

IX.F. Board action is requested to ratify the employment of Kelley Mouzon as Paraprofessional/ Special Education; Elementary (K-5) 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 August 17, 2026.
 

IX.G. Board action is requested to approve the Day-To-Day Substitute Teacher, Certified School Nurse, Dean of Discipline and Secretary List for the 2026/2027 school year, as submitted.

IX.H. Board action is requested to ratify Jessica Burke 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 17, 2026

IX.I. Board action is requested to ratify Laura Pavlik as Disney Manager 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 17, 2026.  
 

IX.J. Board action is requested to acknowledge three consecutive years of satisfactory service and award tenure to Amy Repko, effective November 25, 2025, as submitted. 

IX.K. Board action is requested to acknowledge three consecutive years of satisfactory service and award tenure to Carlee Karabinos, effective August 22, 2026, as submitted. 

IX.L. Board action is requested to approve Intermittent FMLA for Leann Ruffing, Elementary Special Education Teacher under the guidelines of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), commencing on August 17, 2026 through the end of the 2026/2027 school year, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the District and Clairton Education Association (CEA), as submitted.  

IX.M. Board action is requested to approve Medical Leave for Amanda Lommock, Secondary Social Studies Teacher, effective November 6, 2026 with a return-to-work date pending receipt of medical documentation, in accordance with in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the District and Clairton Education Association (CEA), as submitted.

IX.N. Board action is requested to approve Medical Leave and FMLA for Jessica Bisogni, Paraprofessional, effective November 20, 2026, with an anticipated return of January 4, 2027, 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.

IX.O. Board action is requested to approve the revision of the 2026/2027 District Calendar reflecting changes to August 21, 2026 In-Service and November 11, 2026 Parent Conference, as submitted.

Scheduled	Revised to:	Information Calendar/Detail
August 21, 2026 In-Service	Meet and Greet	(upload)
November 11, 2026 In-Service / Parent Conference	AM - Asynchronous Half-Day ER 11:30 / PM – Parent Conference	(upload)

IX.P. Board action is requested to approve the 2026/2027 Textbook Inventory List, as submitted.

IX.Q. Board action is requested to approve the District’s Emergency Operations Plan, which establishes procedures and protocols for preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies that may affect students, staff, and school operations, as submitted.  

IX.R. Board action is requested to ratify Grace Vogtsberger, a student at Mansfield University, observation hours during the 2026 Extended School Year (ESY) Program, as a requirement for her coursework. 
 

IX.S. Board action is requested to approve Tenille Thomas, a student enrolled  in the ________________ at Duquesne University, to start a Fall Term 2026 internship under the supervision of Dr. Allen-Thomas, Superintendent, as submitted. 

IX.T. Board action is requested to approve the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Comprehensive Services Agreement including Addendum A: Special Education Services for the 2026/2027 school year, to provide services and programs, as submitted. 

IX.U. Board action is requested to ratify an Independent Contractor Agreement by and between Clairton City School District and Macik Educational Consulting LLC to provide consultation services in support of the District Federal Programs, effective July 1, 2026 and continues until June 30, 2027, as submitted.  The consultant will assist with planning, implementation, compliance, and other activities related to the administration of federal programs, as needed.   The cost of these services will be paid using Title II, Part A federal funds.

IX.V. Board action is requested to ratify a Memorandum of Agreement between Matt’s Maker Space, Inc. and Clairton City School District for the purpose of furnishing a makerspace effective August 1, 2026, as submitted. 

IX.W. Board action is requested to approve a Memorandum of Agreement by and between Clairton City School District and Women for a Healthy Environment to participate in Eco-Student Stewardship Program for students in grades 6-8 bimonthly beginning September 3, 2026 through the academic year ending June 3, 2027, as submitted. 

IX.X. Board action is requested to ratify Carlee Karabinos to attend the 5-Day Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) Train-the-Trainer course to be held at UPMC Quantum One Building, Pittsburgh, PA beginning July 13 through July 17, 2026, as submitted.  Registration Fees and travel expenses to be paid by the District.  

IX.Y. Board action is requested to ratify Kelley Majersky to attend the 2-Day Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) Trainer Refresher course to be held at UPMC Quantum One Building, Pittsburgh, PA beginning August 3 and 4, 2026, as submitted.  Registration Fees and travel expenses are to be paid by the District.
 

IX.Z. Board action is requested to ratify Sonia Ewell to attend the 5-Day Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) Train-the-Trainer course to be held at UPMC Quantum One Building, Pittsburgh, PA beginning August 10 through August 14, 2026, as submitted.    Registration Fees and travel expenses are to be paid by the District. 

IX.AA. Board action is requested to ratify Western PA Youth Association use of the Stadium for referee training on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  Ms. Tanya Payne is responsible for this program.  All fees have been waived.

IX.AB. Board action is requested to ratify use of the Auditorium for a funeral memorial service on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM.   Ms. Natalie Jones and Ms. Marcel Ebo are responsible for this event.  All fees have been waived. 

IX.AC. Board action is requested to approve the use of the stadium, kitchen equipment, scoreboard, sound system by Clairton Youth Football Association (CYFA) for football games on the following Sundays: 08/16, 08/30, 09/13 and 10/03, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., as submitted.  Admission of $5 adults / $3 students.  It is understood that a school-sponsored activity may occur and the CYFA will be notified of the unavailability.  CYFA is responsible for proper maintenance of the areas used.  Dr. Rikell Ford is responsible for this program.  All fees have been waived. 

X. Discussion Item:

X.A. Reading Ready Pittsburgh and Clairton Library Art and Writing Workshop

XI. Information Items:

XI.A. Field Trip Requests:

1. Counseling Department – to approve 4-7 students and 1 chaperone to go to attend Student Safety Ambassador Session at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Homestead, PA on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.  There will be a second session for our students to attend and plan for ways to inform students about and improve safety procedures in the school setting. Organized by Dr. Caroline Johns, Superintendent of Northgate School.   Request usage of the District van.
2. BotsIQ – to approve 4 students and 2 chaperones to Teacher Professional Development Day at Commonwealth Academy, Homestead, PA on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.  Requirement of BotsIQ. Request usage of the District van.
3. BotsIQ – to approve 24 students and 2 chaperones to Plum Invitational:Electoral College Clash, Plum High School, Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.  To help kickoff BotsIQ season.  Request usage of the District van.

XI.B.   Fund Raiser Requests:

1. K-2 Autistic Support Classroom – to ratify a “Donors Choose” online fundraiser held July 15 – August 22, 2026.  Funds will support a newly established K-2 Autistic Support Classroom by helping provide an educational setting that promotes learning, independence, communication, and social-emotional growth.
2. MicroSociety/Clairton Construction – to approve a “Clairton Construction Company Supply Request” fundraiser to begin August 18, 2026.  Emails will be sent to local construction businesses asking for supplies to be donated to Clairton Construction Company, one of our ventures in MicroSociety.

XI.C. Grant Application Requests: 

1. None

XII. Business Administrator’s Agenda

XII.A. Board action is requested to approve the following individuals as Sun Coach Lines and ETS bus/van drivers and monitors for the 2026/2027 school year:
Sun Coach

DRIVERS	DRIVERS	MONITORS
Dennis Callahan	Diane Raine	Darlene Blakley
Lawrence Cupps	Kelly Rush	Mary Gaertner
Michelle Fazek	Tammy Rymarowicz	Judith Kampert (Grimm)
Charlene Grossic	Jon Shields   (Van)	Cathy Nolder
Matthew Herrmann	Bebe Slinski	Enoch Nzila
James Jones	Tammy Snipes	Helen Phelps
Steven Malackany (Van)	Jeffery Snyder	Tiana Simmons
Leah Micklo	Michelle Welsh	Emma Snyder
Pamela Murphy	Cynthia Young (Van Driver & Monitor)	Joseph Teasdale
Tracey Noble
Andrew Pindro

ETS Transportation:

DRIVERS	DRIVERS
Brian Estocin	James Korff
Carly Estocin	Robert Korff
David Berinsky	James Murray
Lakia Clark	William Murray
Colin Colcombe	Ashley Reese
Edward Couch	Jason Reese
James Denillo	Richard Seigfreid
Eric Goodnack	Ryan Tedder
Kasey Jessell	Christopher Thomas

TNF Logistics LLC:

DRIVERS	MONITORS
Christine Cifone	Doris Koch
Robert Cifone	Jerome Koch
Patrick McKinney
Thomas Morrison
Thomas Roper

 

XII.B. Board action is requested to approve the use of Federal Funds to pay the salaries and benefits of the following Employees:
 

Employee	Grant	% of Salary/Benefit
Richard Barna	FA-013-27-0084	100
Lisa Bellon	FA-013-27-0084	100
Abbey Deegan	FA-013-27-0084	100
Kristen Hecker	FA-013-27-0084	100
Tori James	FA-013-27-0084	100
Michelle Menozzi	FA-013-27-0084	100
Michael Policastro	FA-013-27-0084	100
Angela Recaldini	FA-013-27-0084	100
Joanna Soto	FA-013-27-0084	100
Jennifer Schlata	FA-013-27-0084	100
Jennifer Wells	FA-013-27-0084	100
Danette Thompson (Stipend only)	FA-013-27-0084	100

XII.C. Board action is requested to approve renewal of Student Accident & Voluntary Accident Coverages, effective August 1, 2026 to August 1, 2027, as submitted. 

XII.D. Board action is requested to consent to the disposition of property at 232 N. 4^th Street (Lot Block 764-C-331) and 0 N. 4^th Street (Lot Block 764-C-329), Clairton, PA 15025 by the Tri-Cog Land Bank, as submitted. 

XIII. Discussion Item:

XIII.A. Kuzma Law Group Letter - Redevlopment Authority of the City of Clairton

XIV. Information Items:  

XIV.A. List of Payments 06/07/26 – 07/31/26; Bills Listing 2025-2026 

XIV.B. 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 Andrew Carr as Timekeeper-Varsity Football effective June 29, 2026, as submitted. 

XV.B. Board action is requested to ratify awarding bids for Athletic Supplies for the 2026/2027 school year, as submitted. 

XVI. Discussion Items

XVI.A. None

XVII. Information Items:

XVIII. Adjourn

XIX. Executive Session (as needed)