Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
During public comment, numerous parents and educators urged the board to reduce classroom EdTech reliance, provide clearer vetting and transparency for digital platforms, and adopt a bell-to-bell phone ban; speakers cited research, personal experience, and examples of inappropriate or addictive content on school devices.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
The Mount Lebanon School District presented a 2026–27 base budget projecting roughly $128.08 million in revenue and a preliminary $1.17 million shortfall; administration said the board will be asked to authorize furloughs as a procedural option while it pursues cuts through attrition, program adjustments and other measures.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
Student representatives told the board they have gathered student input on mental health and expect to present a written recommendation for board consideration at the next discussion meeting.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
Students from Lincoln Elementary led the meeting pledge and presented a brief history of the school, noting key dates and renovations, and invited the board and public to a centennial celebration on April 11, 2026, 1–4 p.m.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
At its Feb. 16 meeting the board approved revisions to public comment and related policies, accepted finance items including Parkway West budgets, confirmed personnel appointments including Dr. Natasha Durda as assistant superintendent for secondary education, approved curriculum items, and cleared facilities requests; motions were moved, seconded and carried by roll call or voice vote as recorded.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
The district communications lead described a July 2026 website relaunch, ongoing ADA accessibility preparations (target 2027 compliance window), high newsletter open rates (86% family newsletter; 76% staff newsletter), and plans to centralize new‑family resources and outreach.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
After interviewing 12 applicants, the Mount Lebanon School District board held a roll-call vote Feb. 9 and appointed Rev. Dr. Laura Strauss to fill the remainder of a vacant seat; Strauss was sworn in at the meeting. The selection drew public comment and criticism about board transparency and district budgets.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
Facilities staff laid out a 10-year capital projects plan Feb. 9, listing near‑term needs (roofs, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic facilities), estimated 2026 projects of about $619,739 and larger multi‑year costs; board discussed financing options and grant prospects including a DCED application.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
The Mount Lebanon School District’s executive team presented a midyear update Jan. 26 covering weather protocols, strategic-plan progress, a new volunteer system (Raptor), curriculum reviews, device-use rules and a centralized online enrollment launch for kindergarten on Feb. 2.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Mt Lebanon SD
The Mount Lebanon School District board held a special virtual meeting on Jan. 26 to interview applicants for an open seat. Candidates emphasized fiscal stewardship, special-education supports, inclusion and curricular issues. The board will deliberate and vote publicly Feb. 9, 2026.