Development News for Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania

Upper Sinclair School District Proposes Curriculum Enhancements and Technology Integration

The Upper Sinclair School Board reviewed and discussed several curriculum recommendations for the upcoming academic year. These included adopting the Maya learning platform for school counseling across grades 7-12, adopting a resource for AP English Literature, piloting digital resources for middle school ELA, adopting the novel 'Fish in a Tree' for fifth grade ELA, and extending the pilot of the EXL math program for another year. Recommendations were also made for the IB Computer Science curriculum, a study of the high school choral curriculum, adoption of 'Experience Chemistry' for 10th grade, a civic engagement study for 11th grade social studies, piloting Math 180 and Spire for special education, and updating career education standards. Additionally, the board discussed the use of AI tutoring tools and reviewed revised school policies.

Upper Sinclair School Board Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement, Staffing Changes, and Renewals

The Upper Sinclair School Board approved a 5-year collective bargaining agreement with the Upper Sinclair Education Support Professional Association, representing bus drivers and attendants. The agreement will commence on July 1st, 2026, and conclude on June 30th, 2031. Additionally, the board approved salary adjustments and compensation for non-represented employees, supervisors, and administrators, consistent with existing compensation plans and employment agreements. Several staffing resolutions were also approved, including changes in titles and positions due to restructuring, and the filling of 10 open positions within the district. The board also approved agreements for independent contractors for the marching band season and renewals for various software subscriptions.

Upper Sinclair School Board Honors 24 Retiring Staff Members

The Upper Sinclair School Board meeting included a recognition of 24 retiring individuals. These retirees, with years of service ranging from 10 to 32 years, were honored for their contributions to the district. Several speakers expressed gratitude for their dedication and impact on students and the community. A small gift was presented, and a retiree breakfast was announced for the following week. Several retirees spoke, sharing reflections on their careers and the importance of the students, parents, staff, and school board.