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.
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.
By recorded roll-call votes the Mount Lebanon board on Jan. 26 adopted a set of student-focused policies and approved finance, human-resources, curriculum and facilities agendas (each 7–0 with two members absent) and accepted Jacob Weiland’s resignation.
The district will submit a Flexible Instruction Day application under Section 1506 to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for multiple school years, presented a constituent-driven PDE chapter 4 comprehensive plan for public review, and approved a Model UN trip (April 17–19) with district-paid registration and transportation.
The Mount Lebanon School Board on Dec. 8 approved finance, human‑resources and curriculum agendas that included a $65,219 annual tuition placement at WSCA South, a CARES of Western PA contract capped at $20,000, crowdfunding approvals and a student trip to the Academic Games national tournament.
Superintendent Coffey announced Jefferson Middle School will be designated a 'School to Watch' and described new state allocations (district‑reported totals) plus a $100,000 baseline PCCD safety grant and $50,000 Ready to Learn funds. The district postponed final ACFR approval until January due to OMB supplement timing.
Three Mellon Middle School student council leaders told the Mount Lebanon board they raised $695.50 for Saint Clare's Breast Center from pink‑out sales, collected 11 large boxes in a November food drive, and are running a '12 days of holiday spirit' program with PBIS incentives.
At its Dec. 1 reorganization meeting, the Mount Lebanon School District Board administered oaths to newly elected members, confirmed board leadership and elected Todd Hoffman as vice president by a 6–3 roll-call vote; no public commenters spoke.
District administrators told the board that Mount Lebanon students continue to score above state and national averages on major standardized tests, reporting strong AP participation (1,251 exams), a 95.9% college‑going rate and above‑average Keystone and PSSA results; the full report is online.
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.