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Board approves security upgrades, closes East End Academy and accepts personnel slate
Summary
At a June 4 special meeting the McKeesport Area School District board approved a security vestibule contract, voted to close East End Academy effective June 30, 2025, and approved personnel recommendations. Board members discussed financial details behind the academy closure and plans to redeploy staff.
The McKeesport Area School District board on June 4 approved several agenda items by roll call, including a contract for security upgrades at the high school, the closure of East End Academy and routine personnel recommendations.
The board approved a contract award to Waller Corporation to complete security entrance upgrades and door hardware at McKeesport Area High School. The base contract price was announced as $692,800 with an alternate adding to a total contract price of $720,900. Superintendent and facilities staff said the work will be paid using a PCCD grant. The motion passed by roll call.
The board also voted to close East End Academy (the district’s…
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