Mount Lebanon board adopts policy package, calendar and Point Park dual‑enrollment; two members dissent on bike/scooter policy
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Summary
The board approved a package of policy updates (including retirement of older policies), finance and HR items, the 2026‑27 calendar and a Point Park dual‑enrollment agreement; two board members voted against policy 02/23 (micro‑mobility) citing age‑limit and clarity concerns.
At its Nov. 17 meeting, the Mount Lebanon School District Board of School Directors approved a slate of policy, finance, personnel and curriculum items, while two members registered dissent on a newly adopted micro‑mobility policy for bicycles and scooters.
Mister Hoffman moved the policy package that included the new policy 02/23 on the use of bicycles, scooters and other micro‑mobility devices (the motion text was read into the record). During roll call on the package, President Burdick and Ms. Gellman voted “no” specifically on policy 02/23; all other board members recorded “aye” votes, and the broader policy package moved forward.
Explaining her position, Ms. Gellman said: “I do not believe age limits belong in this policy, and the current language creates ambiguity for families and principals.” She recommended revisiting the policy after the municipality publishes its active transportation plan.
On finance items, the board approved the treasurer’s report, updated lists of bills (including an added November list), tax refunds for October, budget transfers, an AIU joint purchasing consortium agreement for 2026–27, and a Holly Consulting Group agreement; the finance items passed by roll call with all members voting yes.
Human resources items, including the updated personnel report, were approved on a unanimous roll call vote.
In curriculum and instruction, the board approved the 2026–27 school calendar, graduation requirements and course offerings, a college and high‑school enrollment agreement with Point Park University (dual‑enrollment), and several athletic trips (boys basketball to Jefferson City, Mo.; Mount Lebanon High School association trip to Culver, Ind.; girls basketball to Crownsville, Md.).
Board member Ms. Gellman asked for clarity about a proposed Point Park designation described in contract documents as a “pre‑linear algebra” college credit. She said parents need transparent information about whether paid credits will transfer into required major sequences at local universities. District staff responded that college partners and universities determine credit transfer and that a disclaimer will accompany enrollment information; staff said they had contacted Rick Mishler at Point Park as the local contact for the course.
A public commenter (Bruce Slater) offered remarks unrelated to the votes and thanked retiring board members. The board announced upcoming meeting dates (Dec. 1 and Dec. 8) and adjourned.
Votes at a glance - Policy package (including policy 02/23 on micro‑mobility): approved; policy 02/23 recorded two 'no' votes from Missus Burdick and Ms. Gellman; remainder 'aye'. - Finance agenda (treasurer's report, bills, tax refunds, AIU consortium, Holly Consulting Group): approved, roll call all 'aye'. - Human resources agenda (personnel updates): approved, roll call all 'aye'. - Curriculum & Instruction (2026–27 calendar, graduation requirements, Point Park dual‑enrollment, out‑of‑state athletic trips): approved, roll call all 'aye'.