Dear Mark,
PIIN's Education Committee invites you to the GPS Pittsburgh School Board of Directors Candidate Forum on Thurs, March 30th, 5-7 PM.
The 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.
On May 16, 2023 voters will vote in the primary elections for PGH School Board Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8. Your voice in public education matters - come out, learn, and then vote!
Candidates Invited:
District 2: Devon Taliaferro & Ron Sofo
District 4: Yael Silk
District 6: Emma Yourd
District 8: Dwayne Barker
The Great Public Schools PGH coalition includes PIIN, Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, 412 Justice, Casa San Jose and the Education Rights Network. Strong public schools make strong communities!
If you are interested in joining the PIIN Education Committee, please email [email protected] and we will share details. It currently meets monthly over Zoom.
