HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF …

1 Human Resources Report No. 4884

11-23-2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

REPORT NO. 4884

November 23, 2021

Page (s)

A.

New Appointments

2-5

B. Reassignments From Leave of Absence 5-7

C. Full-Time Substitutes 7-9

D. Part-Time Substitutes (No Action) 10

E. Day-to-Day Substitutes 10-12

F. Furlough/Lay Off / Recalls (No Action) 12

G. Reinstatements (No Action) 12

H. Retirements 12-13

I. Resignations 13-14

J. Terminations (No Action) 14

K. Full-Time Substitutes Released 15

L. Part-Time Substitutes Released (No Action) 15

M. Day-to-Day Substitutes Released 15

N. Sabbatical Leaves of Absence 16

O. Leaves of Absence 16-18

P. Transfers From Temporary Professional to Professional Status (No Action) 18

Q. Transfers From One Position to Another Without Change in Compensation 19

R. Transfers From One Position to Another With Change in Compensation 19-22

S. Supplemental Appointments 22-26

T. Resolutions 26-27

U. Miscellaneous Recommendations 27-33


11-23-2021

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

REPORT NO. 4884

November 23, 2021

From: Superintendent of Schools

To: Board of Public Education

The following personnel changes are recommended for action by the Board.

All promotions listed in these minutes are subject to the provisions of Board Rules.

A. New Appointments

Approval of the following Personnel recommendations effective on or after December 22, 2014 is

conditioned upon the completion of the pre-employment history review required by law:

Salaried Employees

Monthly Effective

Name Position Salary Date

1. Bleier, Darlene Teacher

Westinghouse 6-12

$5437.20

(TR10-05)

10-18-21


11-23-2021

2. Brooks, Clareta Educational Assistant I

Whittier K-5

$2652.00

(EA1-01)

10-25-21

3. Campbell,

Brittany

Teacher

Montessori K-5

$4534.50

(PREB-02)

11-08-21

4. Clark, Tracy Educational Assistant I

Colfax K-8

$2652.00

(EA1-01)

10-18-21

5. Cross, Monique Educational Assistant III

King K-8

$3248.00

(EA3A-01)

10-25-21

6. Freeman, Erin Student Data System

Specialist, .5 Arsenal K-5/

.5 Arsenal 6-8

$2884.00

(S117-01)

11-15-21

7. Hoffman, Destiny Project Assistant

King K-8

$3723.92

(SN10-01)

11-29-21

8. James, Lord School Safety

Security Aide

$3575.00

(SECA-01)

11-01-21

9. Jones, Phyllis Girls Basketball Coach

Westinghouse 6-12

$2766.00

(One-Time

Payment)

08-30-21

10. Mcelhaney, Mark School Secretary I

Spring Hill K-5

$2887.02

(S057-01)

11-15-21

11. Pamplin, Schnika Educational Assistant II

Dilworth K-5

$2756.00

(EA2A-01)

11-16-21

12. Schaffer, Lindsay Librarian

Arlington K-8

$5437.20

(TR10-05)

11-15-21


11-23-2021

13. Soske, Ashley Co-Ed Cross Country

Coach, Carmalt K-8

$1824.00

(One-Time

Payment)

11-01-21

14. Strahl, Camille Teacher

Fulton K-5

$4808.00

(TR10-01)

11-02-21

Hourly Employees

Hourly Effective

Name Position Rate Date

15. Burns, Roderick Light Cleaner New

King K-8

$20.01

(LCN1-01)

11-08-21

16. Butler, Lillian Supervisory Aide II

Arsenal 6-8

$9.34

(SUPA-02)

11-01-21

17. Carter, Steven Tutor

Montessori K-5

$16.00

(TUTM-01)

10-27-21

18. Denk, Raymond Light Cleaner New

Carrick 9-12

$20.01

(LCN1-01)

11-08-21

19. Harris, Anthony Light Cleaner/Fireman-

Backfill, Plant Operations

$9.76

(LFB-01)

10-25-21

20. Leffakis, John Athletic Field Caretaker I

Plant Operations

$22.95

(AF11-01)

10-08-21

21. Malloy, Alan Carpenter/Journeyman

Maintenance

$33.49

(BCR1-01)

TBD

22. Walker, Simone Light Cleaner/Fireman-


$9.76

(LFB-01)

10-29-21


11-23-2021

23. Wetzel, John Light Cleaner/Fireman-


$9.76

(LFB-01)

10-22-21

24. Winkler, Erlyd

Grace

Supervisory Aide II

Banksville K-5

$9.34

(SUPA-02)

10-12-21

B. Reassignments From Leave of Absence

Salaried Employees

Monthly

Name Position Salary Return Date

1. Condon, Danielle Teacher

Student Achievement

Center

$6691.90

(TR10-08)

11-01-21

2. Davis, Asia Teacher

Manchester K-8

$5855.30

(TR10-06)

11-09-21

3. Everett, Mia Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Department

$4343.84

(SN10-08)

11-08-21

4. Gamza,

Elizabeth

Pre-School Coach

Early Childhood

$6581.20

(PREM-10)

11-01-21

5. Hall, Amanda Vision Itinerant Teacher

Programs for Students

with Exceptionalities

$5693.40

(SSP2-08)

11-15-21

6. Meyer, Kellie Principal

Montessori K-5

$9375.10

(PS-00)

11-02-21


11-23-2021

7. Mitchell,

Anthony

Educational Assistant IV

Allegheny 6-8

$4184.00

(EA4-01)

11-08-21

8. Praytor, Kent Counselor

Perry 9-12

$10096.80

(CSW-15)

11-08-21

9. Ricci, Nicole Teacher

Westwood K-5

$6691.90

(TR10-08)

11-09-21

10. Rumble,

Candice

Pre-School Teacher II

Arlington K-8

$6691.20

(PREM-10)

11-08-21

11. Russo Joseph,

Kimberly

Program Officer

Early Childhood

$9344.84

(SPA3-21)

11-01-21

12. Scheuering,

Tyler

Teacher

CAPA 6-12

$6691.90

(TR10-08)

11-12-21

13. Stumpp, Jennifer Teacher

Sterrett 6-8

$9966.90

(TCHM-11)

11-03-21

14. Thomas, Heather Manager

Equity

$6507.08

(SE07-04)

10-11-21

15. Yarbough,

Noranne

Teacher

Lincoln K-5

$5437.20

(TR10-05)

10-18-21


11-23-2021

Hourly Employees

Hourly Effective

Name Position Rate Date

16. Dienert, Donald Custodian 1

Greenway Middle

$31.74

(CU1L-01)

11-29-21

17. Goodwin, Melinda Food Service Worker- New

Obama 6-12

$14.37

(FSN1-01)

10-27-21

C. Full-Time Substitutes

Name Location Per Month Date

1. Abbondanza, Stephen Perry 9-12 $4285.40

(FTS-02)

10-27-21

2. Albright, Ashley Banksville K-5 $4285.40

(FTS-02)

10-28-21

3. Bianco, Jaime Lynn Carrick 9-12 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-28-21

4. Bogolin, Andrew Allderdice 9-12 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-28-21

5. Boley, Lynne Conroy $4206.50

(FTS-01)

11-03-21

6. Campione, Toni Greenfield K-8 $4285.40

(FTS-02)

10-27-21


11-23-2021

7. Cavanaugh, Ryan CAPA 6-12 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

11-12-21

8. Clark, Amber Miller K-5 $4285.40

(FTS-02)

10-27-21

9. Fitzharris, Cory Carrick 9-12 $4593.00

(FTS-03)

11-03-21

10. Flenory, Cary Carrick 9-12 $4285.40

(FTS-02)

10-28-21

11. Godovchik, David Miller K-5 $4593.00

(FTS-03)

11-08-21

12. Groff, Henry Allderdice 9-12 $4285.40

(FTS-02)

10-28-21

13. Heistand, Isabel Arsenal K-5 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-28-21

14. Hopkins, Taylor Programs for Students


$4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-27-21

15. Kubisa, Kaci Carrick 9-12 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

11-03-21

16. Lane, Colleen CAPA 6-12 $4285.40

(FTS-02)

11-02-21

17. Lewis Bethel, Maria Faison K-5 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

11-01-21

18. Malone, Megan Manchester K-8 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

11-03-21


11-23-2021

19. Matambanadzo,

Annamore

Oliver Citywide

Academy

$4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-27-21

20. Mcguire, Kathleen Carmalt K-8 $4285.40

(FTS-02)

10-28-21

21. Nebiolo, Elizabeth Concord K-5 $4593.00

(FTS-03)

10-28-21

22. Proverbs Ward,

Maresa

Woolslair K-5 $4344.60

(FTPB-01)

10-27-21

23. Psilos, Michele Concord K-5 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-28-21

24. Richter, Savannah Langley K-8 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-28-21

25. Ross, Amy Obama 6-12 $4206.50

(FTS-02)

10-27-21

26. Rubinstein, Gabrielle Liberty K-5 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-27-21

27. Ruff, Donna Programs for Students


$4206.50

(FTS-01)

11-12-21

28. Salicce, Logan Carrick 9-12 $4285.40

(FTS-02)

10-28-21

29. Sherman, Bryan Gifted Center $4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-28-21

30. Sherman, Todd Allderdice 9-12 $4206.50

(FTS-01)

10-28-21


11-23-2021

D. Part-Time Substitutes

(No Action)

E. Day-To-Day Substitutes

Name Position Daily Rate Effective Date

1. Amiri, Rabih Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-11-21

2. Boback, Brandie Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-21-21

3. Cochran, Taylor Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-05-21

4. Crawford, Russell Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-06-21

5. Dettore Rainey,

Marissa

Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 11-11-21

6. Dyer, Kiersten Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-08-21

7. Eicher Kupchella,

Nicole Dawn

Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-07-21

8. Esposito, Francesca Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-28-21

9. Falk, Jonathan Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 11-10-21


11-23-2021

10. Griffin, Tammy Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-29-21

11. Harris, Jessica Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-14-21

12. Herrero, Valerie Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 11-08-21

13. Hier, Fredrick Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-01-21

14. Holt, Kathrine Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 11-10-21

15. Kalson, Scott Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-08-21

16. Kyber, Ashley Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-12-21

17. Lee, Jonathan Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-28-21

18. Mcabee, Cheryl Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-11-21

19. Morton, Nathanael Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-29-21

20. Porter, Darelle Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-11-21

21. Reid, Monte Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-12-21

22. Richardson, Jakob Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-18-21


11-23-2021

23. Spurlock, Ruth Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 11-10-21

24. Thomas, Carsten Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 11-11-21

25. Tremonte, Mary Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-18-21

26. Weeks, Ally Teacher

Substitute

$120.00 10-22-21

F. Furloughs /Lay Off / Recalls

(No Action)

G. Reinstatements

(No Action)

H. Retirements

Name Position Date

1. Cipollone, Rosanne Librarian

Westinghouse 6-12

10-04-21

2. Dienert, Donald Custodian 1

Greenway Middle (closed)

02-07-22


11-23-2021

3. Dreger, Valerie School Secretary II

Conroy

01-01-22

4. Kweder-Brucker,

Deborah

Food Service Center Worker

Food Services

12-16-21

5. Phillips, Mary Ellen Teacher

University Prep @

Milliones 6-12

02-01-22

6. Simpson, Patty Ann Food Service Center Worker

Food Services

05-31-22

I. Resignations

Name Position Date

1. Biss, Joshua Psychologist

Programs for Students with

Exceptionalities

12-21-21

2. Brown, David Heavy Cleaner/Fireman

Perry 9-12

09-27-21

3. Chersky, Susan Director, Community &

Stakeholder Engagement

Superintendent's Office

11-18-21

4. Levy, Jarrod Assistant Custodian

Carrick 9-12

11-11-21

5. Lineberger Wilson,

Lazenia

Tutor

Montessori K-5

11-05-21


11-23-2021

6. Lopata, Stephen Teacher

Weil K-5

11-02-21

7. Mada, Abdullahi Educational Assistant III

South Hills 6-8

09-06-21

8. McMasters, Ryan Hourly Adjunct Teacher

CAPA 6-12

11-02-21

9. Monroe, Flo Pre-School Teacher II

Conroy

11-01-21

10. Nolf, Tammy Student Data System Specialist

Allegheny K-5

10-23-21

11. O Keefe, Ryan Sign Language Interpreter

Brashear 9-12

10-11-21

12. Roberson, Bobby Teacher

Substitute Services

11-04-21

13. Roberson, Tracey Food Service Worker

Fulton K-5

11-30-21

14. Singleton, Mary Food Service Worker- New

Allderdice 9-12

10-07-21

15. Sotelo, Anthony Teacher

University Prep @

Milliones 6-12

11-29-21

J. Terminations

(No Action)


11-23-2021

K. Full-Time Substitutes Released

Name Position Date

1. Flenory, Cary Carrick 9-12 11-11-21

2. Lane, Colleen CAPA 6-12 11-15-21

3. Mcguire, Kathleen Carmalt K-5 11-09-21

4. Ruff, Donna Programs for Students with

Exceptionalities

11-15-21

L. Part-Time Substitutes Released

(No Action)

M. Day-to-Day Substitutes Released

(No Action)


11-23-2021

N. Sabbatical Leaves of Absence

Name Position Dates

1. Isaac, Michael Teacher

Allderdice 9-12

11-01-21 to 04-01-22

2. Justice, Camilla Program Officer, Low Incidence


Exceptionalities

10-18-21 to 03-21-22

3. Livingstone, Gail Librarian

Phillips K-5

10-18-21 to 01-26-22

4. Robinson, Aisha Principal

Manchester K-8

11-01-21 to 04-01-22

O. Leaves of Absence

Name Position Dates

1. Anderson, John Teacher

Conroy

11-19-21 to 02-21-22

2. Attenberger,

Kevin

Teacher

Faison K-5

10-08-21 to 01-18-22

3. Azzari, Denise Salaried Adjunct Teacher

CAPA 6-12

11-08-21 to 01-28-22

4. Baynes, Jacques Hourly Adjunct Teacher

CAPA 6-12

08-30-21 to 01-03-22


11-23-2021

5. Deluca, Joanne School Secretary I

(10.5 Months), Minadeo K-5

10-15-21 to 08-18-22

6. Dinuzzo, Rozann Teacher

Pittsburgh Online Academy

10-27-21 to 01-20-22

7. Fill, Katelin Teacher

Sunnyside K-8

11-15-21 to 02-01-22

8. Henderson, Ashley Teacher

Faison K-5

10-22-21 to 01-18-22

9. Isbell, Stephanie Teacher

Colfax K-8

11-22-21 to 08-18-22

10. Klein, Samantha Classroom Assistant

Sterrett 6-8

10-04-21 to 01-31-22

11. Kozak, David Teacher

Carrick 9-12

10-26-21 to 01-18-22

12. Marano, Katelyn Teacher

Colfax K-8

10-28-21 to 03-01-22

13. Marx, Nathan Teacher

Colfax K-8

11-19-21 to 05-19-22

14. Moldovan, Martin Teacher

Perry 9-12

11-08-21 to 01-03-22

15. Murphy, Jajuana Classroom Assistant

Langley K-8

11-09-21 to 03-01-22

16. Rone, Susan Teacher

Allderdice 9-12

10-01-21 to 01-26-22

17. Sansotta, Joyce Equipment Operator/

Storekeeper, Food Services

10-05-21 to 01-03-22


11-23-2021

18. Stonick, Demi Teacher

Arsenal K-5

11-12-21 to 03-09-22

19. Thurmond,

Pamela

Fireman B

Manchester K-8

10-29-21 to 11-22-21

20. Tomasko, Heidi Principal

Arlington K-8

10-20-21 to 12-08-21

21. Walsh, Kimberly Teacher

Langley K-8

11-03-21 to 08-18-22

22. Ward, Leah Teacher

Langley K-8

11-22-21 to 02-14-22

23. Williams,

Casaundra

Hourly Adjunct Teacher

CAPA 6-12

12-06-21 to 03-07-22

24. Ziegler, Jennifer Teacher

Morrow K-8

11-01-21 to 01-31-22

P. Transfers From Temporary Professional to Professional Status

(No Action)


11-23-2021

Q. Transfers From One Position to Another Without Change in Compensation

Hourly Employees

Name Position Date Reason

1. White, Jason Custodian 5, Woolslair

K-5 to Custodian 5,

Phillips K-5

11-08-21 Location

Change

R. Transfers From One Position to Another With Change in Compensation

Salaried Employees

Name and Position Per month Date Reason

1. Calhoun, Lori

Special Education Clerk, Program

for Students with Exceptionalities

to Chief Executive Secretary,

Office of the Deputy

Superintendent

$4176.16

(SN12-01)

TBD Promotion

2. Eldridge, Tamara

Student Data Systems Specialist,

University Prep @ Milliones 6-12

to Project Specialist, Data

Research, Evaluation &

Assessment (DREA)

$5015.89

(SE05-01)

TBD Promotion

3. Fair, Michele

Student Data Systems Specialist,

Mifflin K-8 to School Support

Clerk, Data Research, Evaluation

& Assessment (DREA)

$3235.01

(S127-02)

TBD Promotion


11-23-2021

4. Heyward, Stacey

Educational Assistant II,

University Prep @ Milliones 6-12

to Classroom Assistant,

Westinghouse 6-12

$3239.00

(CLA-03)

10-25-21 Promotion

5. Lewis, Barbara

School Secretary, Allegheny K-5 to

Secretary III, Student Support

Services

$3675.28

(S128-06)

TBD Promotion

6. Smith Young, Shyheim

Educational Assistant I, Faison

K-5 to Educational Assistant III,

Faison K-5

$3248.00

(EA3A-01)

10-25-21 Promotion

7. Venson, Susie

Classroom Assistant, Morrow K-8

to Educational Assistant III,

Sterrett 6-8

$3248.00

(EA3A-01)

11-08-21 Promotion

8. Wacker, Kelly

(Acting) Energy Management

Coordinator, Plant Operations to

Energy Management Coordinator,

Plant Operations

$5105.89

(SE05-01))

11-24-21 Promotion

9. Weyant, Rebecca

Classroom Assistant, Pioneer to

Teacher, Brashear 9-12

$5128.50

(TR10-03)

08-30-21 Promotion

10. Willis, Donna

Educational Assistant I, University

Prep @ Milliones 6-12 to

Classroom Assistant, University

Prep @ Milliones 6-12

$3645.00

(CLA-04)

11-08-21 Promotion


11-23-2021

Hourly

Name and Position Per Hour Date Reason

11. Allen, Teara

Supervisory Aide I, Dilworth

K-5 to Food Service Worker

New, Dilworth K-5

$14.37

(FSN1-01)

09-30-21 Promotion

12. Butler, Lillian

Supervisory Aide I, Arsenal 6-

8 to Food Service Worker

New, Arsenal 6-8

$14.37

(FSN1-01)

11-24-21 Promotion

13. Comer, Mark

Athletic Field Caretaker II,

Langley K-8 to Ground

Equipment Operator I, Plant

Operations

$25.15

(GE11-01)

11-08-21 Promotion

14. Contento, Paul

Supervisory Aide I, Obama 6-

12 to Food Service Worker

New, Obama 6-12

$14.37

(FSN1-01)

11-24-21 Promotion

15. Daven, Tamika

Custodian 4, Linden K-5 to

Custodian 3, Colfax K-8

$27.88

(CUO3-01)

11-08-21 Promotion

16. DeJohn, Amanada

Food Service Manager, South

Brook 6-8 to Food Service

Manager, South Brook 6-8

$19.76

(ONC5-10)

10-29-21 Promotion


11-23-2021

17. Knight, Raymond

Food Service Manager

(Trainee), Oliver Citywide

Academy to Food Service

Manager, Oliver Citywide

Academy

$15.66

(ONC5-01)

11-24-21 Promotion

18. Sing, Shawn

Food Service Worker New,

Concord K-5 to Food Service

Manager (Trainee), West

Liberty K-5

$15.62

(ONC3-05)

08-26-21 Promotion

19. Starkey, Mary Ann

Light Cleaner New, Allegheny

K-5 to Light

Cleaner/Laundress, Oliver

Citywide Academy

$21.92

(LCL1-01)

11-08-21 Promotion

20. Wolosik, Christian

Fireman B, Perry 9-12 to

Heavy Cleaner Firman, Perry

9-12

$22.64

(HCF1-01)

11-08-21 Promotion

S. Supplemental Appointments

Payment Authorized

1. That the Board of Directors of the School District of Pittsburgh authorize its

proper officers to approve payment up-to seven (7) teachers, paraprofessionals,

social workers, counselors, and/or other staff at Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 after-

school program two (2) hours per day at the prevailing workshop rate of


11-23-2021

$23.32/hr, for Teachers/Counselors & Social Worker and the rate of $12.00/hr.

for Paraprofessional during the period of November 9, 2021, through June 30,

2022. Responsibilities will vary based grade level, location, and overall school

management. Staff will prepare and operate a Writing Lab, engagement

activities, supervise specific learning stations, and positively interact with

students, parents, and community members during our after school program.

Total payment shall not exceed $56,000 payable from account line 4309-638-

1450-124 (Teachers) and 4309-638-1450-126 (Social Workers and Counselors).


proper officers to approve payment to paraprofessionals paid through the

Program for Students with Exceptionalities (EAIII – Levels A& B; Classroom

Assistants, Assistant Teachers and Aides for Students with Disabilities) who

attend approved professional development workshops per Article 43 of the

paraprofessional collective bargaining agreement. Each paraprofessional is

eligible for up to fifteen (15) hours at the workshop rate of $12.00 per hour upon

completion. Total payment shall not exceed $69,495.66 from account line 002-

5290-1JY-1290-197-891-00-000-0000.


proper officers to approve payment of up to twenty-five (25) Pittsburgh Langley

K-8 teachers to attend up to nine (9) literacy professional learning sessions and

four (4) Pittsburgh Langley K-9 teachers to lead these sessions. Each session will

be one (1) hour in length and will include but not be limited to the following

literacy topics: strategies for decoding and blending, word building,

comprehending grade-level text, and close reading. These sessions will take place

either before or after school on the following dates:

Tuesday, December 2, 2021

Friday, December 10, 2021


11-23-2021

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Teachers will be paid at the workshop rate of $23.32 per hour. Please note that this

opportunity of professional learning, will take place over Microsoft Teams. The total

payment shall not exceed $4,208.00 payable from account line 140-4140-1HQ-2271-

124-900-00-000-000. These funds are contingent upon Pennsylvania Department of

Education approval of Comprehensive School Improvement funds.

4. That the Board of Directors of the School District of Pittsburgh authorize its proper

officers to Brookline PreK-8 to offer an after school tutoring program for students

in Literacy and Mathematics in Grades 1-3. The program will be held on Mondays

and Thursdays after school beginning December 2nd, 2021 from 3:00-4:00 P.M. The

rate of pay will be the approved hourly workshop rate for each employee. The total

payment shall not exceed $10,000 for six (6) teacher’s payable from account line

140-4140-1HQ-2271-124-900-00-000-000


officers to approve payment to (amend) item 5.09 approved by the Board at the

April 28, 2021 Legislative Meeting, Committee on Education. Reason for

Amendment: The purpose of this amendment is to provide the names of the district

employees authorized to receive payment for staff training held August 12, 2021 –

August 13, 2021 as indicated in the PAsmart Advancing Computer Science & STEM

Education Grant. Below are the list of names and payment amounts. Total payment

shall not exceed $5,993.86 from account line 001-4000-1GZ-1490-124-100-00-000-

0000.


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School Teacher Payment

Carmalt Stephanie Lackner $352.58

Carmalt Ed Conroy $176.29

Langley Kelly Schmiedlin $352.58

Langley Alyssa Pyeritz $352.58

South Brook Luke Obrien $352.58

South Brook Joseph Yurcho $352.58

South Hills Ginger Sisak $352.58

Westinghouse Denise Tyler $352.58

Westinghouse Dana Nelson $176.29

Westinghouse Dawn Webb-Turner $352.58

Beechwood Susan Simmers $176.29

Beechwood Melissa Capo $176.29

Beechwood LeeAnne Kreuger $176.29

Brookline Mary Ellen Frank $176.29

Brookline Holly Wetzel $176.29

Brookline Andrea Mamrose $176.29

Brookline Melissa Mullee $176.29

Brookline Sara Sikora $176.29

Lincoln William Allen $176.29

Morrow Hope Schreiber $176.29

Morrow Kimberly Nelson $176.29

Roosevelt Kyle Foor $176.29

Roosevelt Linda Dawson $176.29

Woolslair Heather Laurent $176.29

Woolslair Jen Violi $176.29

Woolslair Brittney Feicht $176.29

Total $5,993.86


officers to approve payment to Student Voice (SV) Liaisons. SV Liaisons are school-

based staff members who collaborate with school staff, students, and family

members to provide a network of support for elevating student voice opportunities

within their school. There is one (1) SV Liaison per school to support the student

voice work under the Office of the Superintendent. This role will ensure that student


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voice has a presence and is supported at the school level. SV Coordinators are

compensated $500 for the school year which includes trainings and meetings that

are held outside their regular job duties. Total payment shall not exceed $7,000

payable from account line 1000-010-3390-124.

School Name Student Voice Liaison

Allderdice- Semester 1 Rudy Nesbitt

Allderdice- Semester 2 Melissa Diaz

Brashear Anne Meade

CAPA Valerie Watson

Carrick Susan Loskoch

Conroy Chanelle Keasley

Obama Karen Coyne

Oliver Citywide Academy Rachael Yutzy and Jeane Beerman

Online Academy Robert Mt Joy

Perry TBD

Pioneer Chanelle Keasley

Student Achievement Center Aqiyla Leonard

SciTech Walter Chambers

University Prep Shaquaya Gilbert

Westinghouse Chelise Newpher

T. Resolutions

1. Whereas, the District’s Administration has provided the Board of School Directors

with sufficient evidence to justify the issuance of a statement of charges and notice of

dismissal against District employee, Employee ID 000017733. NOW, therefore, be it

resolved that the statement of charges and notice of dismissal against Employee ID

000017733 is hereby approved. Employee ID 000017733 is suspended without pay,

effective immediately, subject to her right to reinstatement if she timely requests a

Board hearing and is not dismissed. If Employee ID 000017733’s proposed dismissal

is challenged through the collective bargaining agreement’s grievance arbitration

procedure, any reinstatement by an arbitrator shall be made effective in accordance

with the arbitration award without further Board action.


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2. Whereas, the District’s Administration has provided the Board of School Directors

with sufficient evidence to justify the issuance of a statement of charges and notice of

board hearing against a District Employee 000019397. NOW, therefore, be it

resolved that the Board hereby approves the issuance of the statement of charges

and notice of board hearing for Employee 000019397. Employee 000019397 is

suspended without pay, effective immediately. If Employee 000019397’s proposed

dismissal is challenged through the collective bargaining agreement’s grievance

arbitration procedure, any reinstatement by an arbitrator shall be effective in

accordance with the arbitration award without further Board action.

U. Miscellaneous Recommendations

It is recommended:

1. That the Board approve a leave of absence with loss of pay for the following person(s):

Name Position Dates

1. Booker, George Educational Assistant III

West Liberty K-5

09-24-21 to 12-20-21

2. Daven, Tamika Custodian 4

Linden K-5

11-01-21 to 11-22-21

3. Davis, Asia Teacher

Manchester K-8

11-09-21 to 11-17-21

4. Estes, Peter Manager, Food Service

Accounts, Food Services

11-01-21 to 12-31-21

5. Goodwin, Melinda Food Service Worker- New

Obama 6-12

10-18-21 to 10-27-21

6. Hines, Nicole School Nurse

Student Support Services

11-24-21 to 12-20-21


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7. Hutson, Lequira Accountant

Finance Accounts Payable

08-24-21 to 11-22-21

8. McCary, Sherri Classroom Assistant


Exceptionalities

10-14-21 to 11-19-21

9. Mitchell, Anthony Educational Assistant IV

Allegheny 6-8

11-03-21 to 11-08-21

10. Nicholas, Lisa Educational Assistant II

Classical K-5

11-09-21 to 11-30-21

11. Scheuering, Tyler Teacher

CAPA 6-12

11-01-21 to 11-12-21

12. Zaydak, Rosemarie Teacher

CAPA 6-12

11-10-21 to 11-19-21

2. RESOLVED, That the proper officers of the Board of Public Education of the

School District of Pittsburgh are authorized to settle that certain claim of the Court

of Common Pleas Allegheny County at GD 17-004195 on terms and conditions

acceptable to the Solicitor and further authorizing execution of all appropriate

documents.

3. RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh

authorize its proper officers to enter into an Agreement that will settle and

discontinue the case filed in the United States District Court for Western District of

Pennsylvania at No. 2:21-cv-00750 upon terms and conditions acceptable to the

parties.


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parties.


School District of Pittsburgh are authorized to settle that certain special education

claim involving Student No. 004450191 under the terms and conditions acceptable

to the Solicitor and to authorize the execution of an appropriate Settlement

Agreement.


School District of Pittsburgh are authorized to settle that certain special education

claim involving Student No. 004814223 under the terms and conditions acceptable

to the Solicitor and to authorize the execution of an appropriate Settlement

Agreement.





parties.

8. That the Board approve the following Corrections:

New Appointments

a) Little, Cameron (Salary)- Security Aide, School Safety, $1787.50 (SECA-01),

effective 10-04-21- should read- Security Aide, School Safety, $3575.00 (SECA-

01), effective 10-04-21 (October 2021 Board Minutes).

b) Thomas, Krystol (Salary)- Security Aide, School Safety, $1787.50 (SECA-01),

effective 09-28-21- should read- Security Aide, School Safety, $3575.00 (SECA-

01), effective 09-28-21 (October 2021 Board Minutes).


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Transfer with Change in Salary

a) Grate, Joshua (Salary)- Educational Assistant I, Colfax K-8 to Security Aide,

School Safety, $1787.50 (SECA-01), effective 10-04-21- should read- Educational

Assistant I, Colfax K-8 to Security Aide, School Safety, $3575.00 (SECA-01)

(October 2021 Board Minutes).

b) Reid, Lenell (Salary)- Manager, Family Community Engagement, Office of the

Superintendent to Project Manager, Student Voices, Office of the

Superintendent, $6231.38 (SE07-01), effective TBD- should read- Manager,

Family Community Engagement, Office of the Superintendent to Project

Manager, Student Voices, Office of the Superintendent, $6231.38 (SE07-01),

effective 10-25-21 (September 2021 Board Minutes).


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Interscholastic Athletics

It is recommended:

1. That the following assignments to the position of Faculty Manager of Athletics in the

middle grades be approved for the school year 2021 - 2022 in accordance with the hours

and conditions as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and

the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers.

SCHOOL FACULTY MANAGER

a. BROOKLINE 1. Marmarelli, Pamela

b. SCHILLER 1. Myslinski, Allison (Fall, Winter, Spring)

c. STERRETT 1. Nagg, Hannah (Fall)

2. Patterson, Lowell (Spring)

2. That the following coaching assignments in the high schools for the interscholastic athletic

program be approved for the 2021 - 2022 school year in accordance with the hours and

conditions as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and the

Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers.

SCHOOL COACH SPORT

a. ALLDERDICE 1. Langford, Anthony Football, 5th Asst.

2. Scheuering, Travis Swimming, Interim Girls’ Head

3. Spencer, Tyler Wrestling, Asst.

b. BRASHEAR 1. Garren, Danielle Wrestling, Head

2. McMahon, Laurel Swimming, Head

3. Salinetro, David Soccer, Girls’ Asst.

c. CARRICK 1. Calcagno, Brian Soccer, Interim Girls’ Asst.

d. WESTINGHOUSE 1. Hall, Anthony Football, 4th Asst.


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3. That the following coaching assignments in the middle schools for the interscholastic

athletic program be approved for the winter and spring season 2021-2022 school year in

accordance with the hours and conditions as set forth in the Collective Bargaining

Agreement between the Board and the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers.

SCHOOL COACH SPORT

a. ARLINGTON 1. Bowden, Alan Flag Football, Interim

b. ARSENAL 1. D’Angelo, Julian Volleyball, Interim Girls’

2. Barone, Thomas Volleyball, Boys

c. MANCHESTER 1. Hier, Fredrick Flag Football

d. SCHILLER 1. Matthews, Michael Cross Country, Co-ed

e. STERRETT 1. Pezze, Tara Cross Country, Co-ed

4. That the following assignments to the position of teacher for high school intramurals be

approved for the fall season 2021-2022 school year in accordance with the conditions as set

forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and the Pittsburgh

Federation of Teachers.

SCHOOL TEACHER SEASON

a. ALLDERDICE 1. Guillard, Ellen Fall

2. Nesbitt, Rudy Fall

3. Scheuring, Karina Fall

b. CARRICK 1. Ferency, Len Spring

2. Johnston, Jeff Winter

3. McDonough, Ashleigh Spring

c. CAPA 1. Cobbs, John Winter, Spring

2. O’Malley, Michael Spring

3. Zlatos, Jeff Winter

d. PERRY 1. Howard, Robert Fall

e. U-PREP 1. Welsh, Dustin Fall


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5. That the following assignments to the position of teacher for middle school intramurals be

approved for the fall season 2021-2022 school year in accordance with the conditions as set

forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and the Pittsburgh

Federation of Teachers.


a. ALLEGHENY 1. Blakeman, Makaela Fall, Winter, Spring

2. Stein, Brian Winter

3. White, Joshua Fall, Spring

b. BROOKLINE 1. Torcasio, Lynda Spring

c. SOUTH BROOK 1. Swearingen, Diane Winter, Spring

d. SOUTH HILLS 1. Conway, Lezlie Fall

6. That the following assignments to the position of teacher for elementary school intramurals

be approved for the 2021-2022 school year in accordance with the conditions as set forth in

the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and the Pittsburgh Federation of

Teachers.


a. BEECHWOOD 1. Bouzos, Constantine Spring

2. Papa, Joseph Winter

b. LINDEN 1. Smith, Donald Winter, Spring

c. WHITTIER 1. Travanti, Dalton Winter

7. That the following assignment to the position of Unified Sports High School

Coordinator be approved for the school year 2021-2022 in SOPA-MOU.

LOCATION NAME SEASON

a. ATHLETICS 1. Warner, Hope Fall, Winter, Spring

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