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Erie school board adopts Community School Model policy after debate over United Way role
Summary
On Jan. 15, 2025 the Erie School District board voted 6–3 to adopt a new Community School Model policy after public comment and extended debate about United Way’s role, data on outcomes, and timing amid a superintendent search.
The Board of Directors of the School District of the City of Erie voted 6–3 on Jan. 15, 2025, to adopt a new district policy establishing a Community School Model after more than an hour of discussion and a public comment raising questions about United Way’s role.
Board President Dr. Jay Brennaman called for the vote after a failed motion to table the item. The adoption motion was moved by Mr. Nichols and seconded by Miss Amatangelo. The final roll-call vote was: Miss Amatangelo — yes; Miss Cooley — no; Miss Devlin — no; Miss Gillespie — yes; Miss Graff — yes; Mr. Harkins — yes; Mr. Nichols — yes; Mr. Sharif — no; Dr. Jay Brennaman — yes.
The policy formalizes the district’s use of a community-school approach that coordinates partnerships to deliver nonacademic supports in school buildings. Supporters said the model brings outside funding and services into schools; opponents said timing was poor while the board conducts a…
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