Upper Saint Clair board approves multiple contracts, grants and budgets in March meeting
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The board approved routine personnel actions, multiple contracts and grant acceptances, authorized a $5 million grant application for Streams Elementary, and set the schedule for budget presentations in April.
The Upper Saint Clair School District Board of School Directors met March 2 and approved a series of routine and budget-related items, including personnel listings, vendor contracts, grant acceptances and interim budget documents.
The board approved the minutes from its Feb. 2 meeting and accepted a personnel listing "subject to all required pre-employment history reviews and clearance requirements," a motion moved and seconded during the meeting. Trustees also approved an independent contract with Bob Steinick and Associates for spring musical lighting design services at a total amount not to exceed $4,000, subject to final terms and solicitor review.
The district agreed to accept $171,351 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) "to be used to enhance some of our physical safety and support some ongoing programming in student support services," administration said. The board approved the acceptance, subject to final terms and solicitor review.
Board members approved an updated student-discipline agreement and a K–12 guidance plan; an administrator noted that certification in the Pennsylvania Department of Education portal will follow board approval. The board also renewed two special-education agreements: placement at an approved private school (The Children's Institute) and a memorandum of understanding with PA Connection Communities for transition services, including job coaching and independent living supports.
On finance matters the treasurer moved and the board approved the treasurer's report and bill listings, which included $2,678,060.96 charged to the general fund, $34,316.32 to capital reserve, $184,066.16 to construction, and $114,314.51 to the food service fund. The board also approved presented budget transfers totaling $508,473.32.
The meeting closed with a reminder that the district's formal budget presentations will begin at the April 13 meeting and with disclosure that an executive session had been held earlier to discuss personnel, litigation and student matters.
The board adjourned after approving the day’s voting agenda.