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Key outcomes at a glance

- Report of the secretary: Moved by Mr. Schrieff, seconded by Ms. Cooley. Roll call recorded affirmative votes from Miss Gillespie, Miss Graff, Mr. Harkins, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Sharif, Miss Amatangelo, Miss Cooley and Dr. Jay Brenneman; the motion carried.

- Report of the superintendent: Moved by Miss Gillespie and seconded by Miss Amatangelo; the board approved the superintendent's report by voice vote (“Aye”).

- Reports of committees and liaisons: The policy review committee reported recommended policy updates (see below). The board approved the committee and liaison reports following a motion by Miss Amatangelo and second by Mr. Sharif.

- Policy committee recommendations: The policy review committee recommended minor changes to several policies and presented them for the board's consideration; the committee reported a 4–0 vote at its meeting and made the recommended policies available on BoardDocs. The board approved the related items as part of committee reports.

- New business / Consent agenda: The board separated item 7.21 (tax assessment appeal resolution) at the request of an absent director (Miss Devlin). The board voted to approve that item; roll call recorded all present voting yes.

- Bills and payroll: The board approved bills and payroll; Miss Gillespie abstained, citing employment with Montessori Regional Charter. Other present members voted yes.

- Board-authorized payrolls (item 9.02): Approved on motion by Miss Amatangelo, second by Miss Graff; roll call recorded affirmative votes.

- Award of bids (items 10.01–10.03): The board approved three bid awards on a single motion moved by Miss Cooley and seconded by Mr. Sharif; roll call recorded affirmative votes from present members.

Procedural notes: Roll-call votes were used for many consent items; when a recorded roll call was provided in the transcript, the minutes show the votes as described above. Several items were approved unanimously among those voting; the only recorded abstention was Miss Gillespie on bills and payroll because of an employment conflict.

No contested or controversial items requiring additional hearings or formal amendments appeared in the consent agenda at this meeting. The board adjourned following approval of the agenda items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Directors Meeting March 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 12 meeting the Erie City School District board approved the secretary's report, superintendent's report, committee recommendations and a collection of consent agenda items including a tax assessment appeal resolution, bills/payroll (with one abstention), board-authorized payrolls, and three awarded bids.","taxTitle","Erie City SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",14585,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6637311,"District presents anti-bullying initiative led by behavior intervention specialists",452,1386000,1838000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2586894-fa311361d3b8a1ef7ffca99fefd403fd&start=1386&end=1838","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2586894-fa311361d3b8a1ef7ffca99fefd403fd/thumbnail_1386000.jpg","/articles/6637311/Pennsylvania/District-presents-anti-bullying-initiative-led-by-behavior-intervention-specialists","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6637311-83a152cb30ce52a19233d62c983cbd49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146378&Signature=olI~U0e7S4QPQPOuGAMELPRsVKZHhbQce91Pnlsy0TVowIGZodlg3tcA23NbAhlDNvKpMqV5accG9OHiQgfCQka2g2DandXXXPjEjQEe63ieLSii8x3lxyBAJ1qMC4cXMbKYYjSHND1ko77cF628GpX~tFfmAYCLJO7yOLVCDina2xhs24FtYskSu2G3FQrjj6lC90wNKAyyPcsB0RgZ1PYOf9MoXj6U7zVoihxBcQ3MhsYOTwsBZ2wJYzdxdnXhRI0qwugM7odx2cZyYsE-8YtXyHDBYJeHik2qinQyo~V817Y-peY47jFPKa3IY5pErxORbXXhpVaFyvG6yXWMng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff member (presenter) delivered an overview of the district's anti-bullying campaign at the March 12 board meeting, describing a program built around kindness, belonging and Behavior Intervention Specialists (BIS) who lead school-level efforts.

The presenter said the initiative uses age-appropriate approaches: elementary schools emphasize kindness and the \"Kindness Challenge,\" middle schools focus on distinguishing bullying from conflict and conflict-resolution skills, and high schools emphasize reporting and support. The district printed \"Safe to Say\" locker cards for secondary students so those who do not feel comfortable speaking up can submit anonymous reports, the presenter said.

The presenter described required BIS duties when notified of an incident: document the incident, report to the school administrator, and follow up with the student for ongoing support. Schools also run monthly activities such as classroom presentations, focus groups and video promotions; Strong Vincent was cited for student-created positive-messaging videos and a kindness-tree project used during awareness weeks.

Board members asked whether each school creates its own plan and whether ideas are shared; the presenter said schools share ideas and sometimes adopt activities from other buildings. Director Ms. Gillespie thanked the presenter; no formal action or vote was taken on the presentation.

Why it matters: The program details how the district routes reports and supports students, and clarifies the BIS role in follow-up and documentation. The presentation also names specific activities intended to build a culture of belonging across grade levels.

Next steps: No vote was requested. Board members and administrators will continue to monitor implementation through school-level reports and committee updates.","District staff presented an anti-bullying initiative centered on kindness, developmental-appropriate interventions and a 'Safe to Say' anonymous reporting card; board members asked clarifying questions about school-level plans and sharing of best practices across buildings.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6637315,"Public speakers and board press administration to address library staffing and access at Erie schools",405,3412000,3817000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2586894-fa311361d3b8a1ef7ffca99fefd403fd&start=3412&end=3817","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2586894-fa311361d3b8a1ef7ffca99fefd403fd/thumbnail_3412000.jpg","/articles/6637315/Pennsylvania/Public-speakers-and-board-press-administration-to-address-library-staffing-and-access-at-Erie-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6637315-d38d5ccd1723e6782a3781c72c9cc213/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146378&Signature=InZ~Hx~BR8SeDWdHhE9dHirHnmJG~TVkF11AIlNSRc5JIh4janPBtcW-nbfi0gpKvUMWvi2SNdAzOobMeFs-YlWH9qworytP--EJYZj~O0q8lo7pH301NNy7p0HeXbBtpdD8LlH1M~ksTPvNQzcJtN8X~a35eSTLWFyAYxtFxhipwjReZBU1hqRr6GADJtysPS8PgnQbvisB5MYWQUjgG5H8HUr~X5OqyB9a3yjtHaSGK6zvuNyYuGeei-AV1~RzGXXnCiE6JcNKFY4bfdBsovPwXaMjn45ChyWOXDBCXtVEihlufKJua92YwFdNPxVZ-lQO0xwPLLGD~zXr7P8JbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Retired district employee Barbara Zimmer told the Erie City School District Board of Directors on March 12 that multiple school libraries currently lack staff and that many students cannot check out books.

At a public-comment segment, Zimmer said the district went from nine full-time librarians to two and from 19 library clerks to six, and that students at several elementary and middle schools currently have no access to library checkout. “If you are a student at Connell, Edison, Eagles Nest, Emerson, Gridley, Grover, Piper Burley, Wilson or Strong Vincent, you can't access the library. There's no 1 there to check books out to,” Zimmer said.

The board heard similar accounts from longtime volunteer reader Paul Brown and volunteers Kathleen Brown and Frances Wilson, who described efforts to provide books and reading time and said students had asked repeatedly to take books home but were prevented because there is no staff to check them out. “There is no way you can take a book out of this library,” Brown said he was told at one school; volunteers said this prevents students from bringing books home.

Why it matters: Board members and volunteers framed the staffing shortfall as a service and equity issue that affects elementary literacy and students' out-of-school access to books. Several board members said they wanted the administration to present options and cost estimates as the district prepares its budget.

Board response: Director John Harkins asked the administration to include a focused presentation about library services, options and constraints in the budget discussion before budget adoption. Superintendent Luis Pulido and other administrators told the board they would include vacancy data, cost estimates and recommendations in upcoming budget presentations in April or May. Dr. Jay Brenneman, board president, confirmed the district will present what can and cannot be accomplished this year.

Background and context: Speakers said library staffing had declined following past budget cuts and was worsened by turnover after the COVID-19 period. Zimmer noted an increase in per-school materials budgets from $1,000 to $10,000 but said staffing shortages mean many schools lack personnel to operate a library. Volunteers described successful community reading programs that were curtailed by the lack of on-site staff.

Next steps: Board members asked administration to provide (1) vacancy counts for librarian and library clerk positions by school, (2) an estimate of the cost to restore one librarian to each elementary school, and (3) possible interim measures such as rotations, volunteer support or temporary clinic events to improve access. The administration agreed to include those items in the district's budget presentations to the board in April or May.","At the March 12 Erie City School District board meeting, retired staff and volunteers described a near-collapse of day-to-day library services at multiple schools and asked the board to restore staffing and access; the board asked administration to include library staffing and options in upcoming budget discussions.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves routine reports, committee recommendations, payrolls and bid awards

District presents anti-bullying initiative led by behavior intervention specialists

Public speakers and board press administration to address library staffing and access at Erie schools