Pittsburgh Public Schools: Announcements, Resources for Parents

See this announcement about community forums for parents of students with exceptionalities.

Last week a letter came home from Dr. Linda Lane, Deputy Superintendent, about recommendations made to the PPS School Board for revisions to the District's sex education program. You can view the letter via this link. The Board is expected to vote on this policy on Feb. 24. You may view the slides presented to the Education Committee on this topic by clicking on this link. And, to view the proposed policy itself, click on this link. (All are PDF format files).

The February public comment meeting is Monday, Feb. 16. If you wish to comment on this subject, directions for doing so may be found, along with discussion by interested parents, at the Colfax PSCC discussion group. Use this link to view the discussion thread (you don't need to be a PSCC member to view discussions).

New Museum Promotion: Parents or students who have an Access card (Medicaid, EBT, etc.) can now get $1 admission for up to 4 people to any of the 4 Carnegie Museums. Click here for the promotional brochure.

The Pennsylvania PTA is sponsoring the Parent and Community Leadership Institute (PCLI), a series of 4 workshops designed to develop an informed cadre of citizens who can influence public policy on educational issues. Visit their website at www.eplc.org/PCLI.html or click here for the brochure.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Financial Report: Under the guidelines of the Government Finance Officers Association, the Pittsburgh Public Schools has prepared the Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. The purpose of the report is to clearly communicate district finances.

Please click on this link to view the Popular Annual Financial Report. It is the 3rd link listed on the page that displays.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Strategic Plan Public comment will be reviewed and the Board of Education is scheduled to vote on the Revised Final Draft Plan at its November 25, 2008, Legislative Session.

Click here for the plan and comment form.