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WHEREAS, School Board Director Jamie Piotrowski honorably served on the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors from 2021 to 2025, representing the communities of South Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Director Piotrowski who has long championed the importance and promise of public education for every student in the city; and,
WHEREAS, Director Piotrowski's tenure represents a meaningful changing of the guard in South Pittsburgh, marking a moment when a new generation of young civic leaders stepped into elected roles with renewed energy and commitment to public service; and,
WHEREAS, during her service, Director Piotrowski served as Chair of the Policy Committee and Co-Chair of the Education Committee, offering steady leadership and guiding critical policy development for the District; and,
WHEREAS, Director Piotrowski played a key role in crafting and advancing policies that strengthened board operations, increased transparency, and improved District functionality, including policies that: improved internal board governance; allowed the District to formally accept sponsorship funds; and created the Student Board Representative Policy, ensuring student voices have a meaningful place in District decision-making; and,
WHEREAS, Director Piotrowski consistently advocated for Pittsburgh's most vulnerable and at-risk students, including English Language Learners, students facing instability, and families navigating systemic barriers, always centering equity, dignity, and community participation in her decisions; and,
WHEREAS, beyond her School Board service, Director Piotrowski also served on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees, further demonstrating her dedication to literacy, education access, and community enrichment; and,
WHEREAS, Director Piotrowski is a lifelong Pittsburgher residing in the Carrick neighborhood, a dual-degree graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Social Work and Public & International Affairs, and a license...
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