Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board discussed whether to begin the public‑hearing process on a district facilities utilization plan that would consolidate and reconfigure schools, potentially changing attendance zones and program locations, at an agenda review meeting on June 18.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
Pittsburgh Public Schools finance staff told the district’s Business and Finance Committee on June 2 that the district is projecting a $32.4 million operating deficit for fiscal 2026 and outlined a mix of revenue, expenditure and program changes the administration says could narrow that gap.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
At the May 28 board meeting Pittsburgh Public Schools received recognition for sustainability and student wellness, detailed recent facilities and fleet investments, and honored students and paraprofessionals for regional competition results and volunteer work.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
At its May 28 meeting the Pittsburgh Public Schools board approved committee reports on education, business and finance, human resources and related personnel items; the board reported seven students expelled for 11 or more days and said it met in executive session on recent personnel matters.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters presented an updated feasibility report recommending consolidations, grade reconfigurations and attendance‑zone changes intended to concentrate capital investments, expand curricular offerings and reduce transportation and maintenance costs.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
At an agenda review May 21, Pittsburgh Public Schools and the Mount Oliver Intermediate Unit previewed dozens of proposed contracts, grants and policy changes. Board members flagged a long-running physical education teacher vacancy at Pittsburgh Arlington and thanked donors supporting professional development trips.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
Pittsburgh Public Schools policy committee members reviewed and accepted recommended revisions to the districts Student Support and Positive School Culture Guide and the K2D5 and 62D12 student code of conduct guides during a May 14 policy workshop.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
Superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters told the Education Committee on May 13 that spring Classroom Diagnostic Tool results show 21.5% of third-graders at or above grade level, with larger gains for white students than for Black students; district leaders cited curriculum change, coaching limits and plans for more targeted supports.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
After hours of debate and a failed attempt to delay consideration, the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education voted to approve item 12.02 — a tax-incentive/Trade District (TRID) matter tied to the Esplanon project — following concerns from Manchester residents about developer meetings, community benefits and minority contracting.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pittsburgh SD
At a public hearing of the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors on April 28, dozens of residents, community leaders and union representatives testified about the proposed Esplanade development and an associated transit revitalization investment district (TRID), splitting sharply between calls for immediate developer engagement with Manchester residents and appeals to move the project forward to create jobs.