October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Clairton City School District Board of Directors Legislative Meeting
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I. Call to Order (The Board of Directors met in Executive Session following the adjournment of the October 12, 2026 Work Session to discuss Personnel and possible Litigation matters)
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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 - September 21, 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 - September 2026
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IX. Bills List - October 2026
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X. Old Business
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XI. New Business
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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 Bryon Clifford as Paraprofessional/Special Education; Elementary/Grades K-5 Life Skills (shared) effective October 16, 2026, as submitted.
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XII.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.
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XII.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.
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XII.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.
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XII.E. Board action is requested to approve Kelley Mouzon as Disney Crew 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 October 16, 2026.
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XII.F. Board action is requested to approve Kelli Carper as a Volunteer for the 2026/2027 school year to assist District staff with the production of this year’s Disney Musical, effective October 16, 2026.
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XII.G. 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.
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XII.H. 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.
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XII.I. Board action is requested to approve the Memorandum of Understanding entered into by and between the Clairton Education Association, PSEA/NEA and the Clairton City School District establishing terms and conditions of employment when the District must fill a position with an employee that does not hold the proper certification for that position, as submitted.
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XIII. Curriculum/Technology Committee - Ms. Roberts, Chairperson
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XIII.A. 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.
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XIII.B. 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.
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XIII.C. 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.
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XIII.D. 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.
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XIII.E. 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.
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XIII.F. 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.
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XIII.G. 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.
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XIII.H. 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.
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XIII.I. 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.
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XIII.J. 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.
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XIII.K. Board action is requested to approve First Reading of Policy #815.1 Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education recommended for legal liability purposes to ensure data privacy projections, as submitted.
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XIII.L. Board action is requested to approve the 8th Grade Class to travel to Howard University and the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. This trip gives students the opportunity to explore higher education, learn about the history and significance of the HBCU and experience national landmarks. Ms. Wells and Ms. Shandor will be chaperones. Transportation and fees are to be paid by Goodwill.
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XIII.M. 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.
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XIII.N. Board action is requested to approve Global Travel-Based Learning Program with EF Educational Tours in support of the proposed tour to Costa Rica scheduled for June 14 – 21, 2028 being offered to our students at no cost to the District, as submitted.
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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 2022-2023 audit from Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC., as submitted.
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XV.B. Board action is requested to ratify the Maintenance Proposal with FieldTurf USA, Inc. for Fieldcare Program Services, as submitted.
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XV.C. Board action is requested to accept the bid proposal from Combustion Service (CS&E) to provide supply duct insulation work, as submitted.
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XV.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-C-181 to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Clairton, as submitted.
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XV.E. Board action is requested to accept a donation from Progress Through the Pages of gently used books for our students. These can be taken home to add to their own personal book collections.
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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 Keanen Johnson as Scorekeeper for Varsity Boys Basketball effective September 29, 2026, as submitted.
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XVI.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.
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XVI.C. Board action is requested to accept a gift of warm-up suits from Mason Heintschel, University of Pittsburgh Men’s Football player via GhostFit and Opendorse. Mr. Heidtschel chose Clairton Football as the team to gift the apparel which he represents. Date and time of the presentation are to be determined based on schedule alignment.
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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 a Hybrid Work Session on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the HS Library of the CEC. |