Board of DirectorsThe Pittsburgh Board of Public Education is an elected body made up of nine representatives of districts within the City of Pittsburgh and the Borough of Mt. Oliver. It also serves as the Board for the Pittsburgh-Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit, one of 29 regional Intermediate Units in Pennsylvania established to provide such services as Special Education and programs for non-public students. Board Members are elected to four-year terms.
The Board is the policy-making body for the School District. It is committed to providing the best education possible for every student by providing outstanding teachers, programs and services that enable every student to achieve their maximum potential.
During its February 27, 2008, Legislative Meeting, the Board adopted a set of Core Beliefs and Commitments as part of its commitment to improve its management. As a part of its commitment to continuously improve its governance, the Board adopted its own set of Core Beliefs Shared Goals, and Commitments at its February 27, 2008 Legislative Meeting. Shared Goals - Maximum academic achievement of all students
- Safe and orderly environment for all students and employees
- Efficient and effective support operations for all students, families, teachers and administrators
- Efficient and equitable distribution of resources to address the needs of all students, to the maximum extent feasible
Improved public confidence and strong parent/community engagement
Core BeliefsWe want maximum academic achievement of all students We want a safe and orderly environment for all students and employees We want efficient and effective support operations for all students, families, teachers and administrators We want efficient and equitable distribution of resources to address the needs of all students, to the maximum extent feasible We want public confidence and strong parent/community engagement
Commitments- We will educate all children to their highest level of academic achievement
- We will provide a safe and orderly environment for all students and employees
- We will provide efficient and effective support for all students, families, teachers and administrators
- We will distribute resources in an efficient and equitable manner to address the needs of all students, to the maximum extent feasible
- We will improve public confidence and encourage strong parent/community engagement in the District
Contact UsQuestions or comments may be directed to the Board Members by sending them to the attention of:
Robin Wenger, Board Executive Assistant
Room 245, Administration Building
341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 622-3770 | Fax: (412) 622-3774 | Email: boardoffice@pghboe.net
Related Links | {Sherry Hazuda, District 6} | {Sharene Shealey} | {Thomas Sumpter, Vice President, District 3} | | {Mark Brentley, Sr.} | | {Jean Fink, District 7} | {William Isler, District 4} | {Floyd McCrea, District 9} |
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