Allentown School District, PA

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting of the Allentown City School District consists entirely of procedural items: call to order, roll call, pledges, remarks from the board president and superintendent, and opportunities for patrons to address the board on agenda and non-agenda items. No substantive decisions, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Patrons may address the board for up to 3 minutes on agenda items
• Patrons may address the board for up to 3 minutes on non-agenda items
• Board President's Remarks and Superintendent's Remarks are scheduled
• Old Business and New Business sections are listed with no items

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will consider approving the 2026-2027 final budget, along with numerous building and finance items including a contract extension for the new K-8 Academy construction management and a PlanCon J application for Hays Elementary and William Penn Alternative School. The agenda also includes a Da Vinci Science Center contract, personnel reports, and various service contracts for flooring, fire protection, and lead testing. Information updates from district committees and community partners are scheduled as well.

• Final adoption of 2026-2027 budget
• Extension of construction management services for new K-8 Academy (SitelogIQ)
• PlanCon J submission for Hays Elementary and William Penn Alternative School
• Da Vinci Science Center contract agreement
• Purchase of backpacks for Back-to-School Bash

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting on June 18, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items: meeting opening, superintendent's comments, opportunities for public comment, and adjournment. No specific policies, votes, or discussion items are listed.

Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Building Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and take action on various facility improvements and service contracts. Key items include construction management for a new K-8 Academy and state planning for Hays Elementary and William Penn Alternative School.

• PlanCon J for Hays Elementary School and William Penn Alternative School
• Construction management services for New K-8 Academy with SitelogIQ
• Act 34 PSFIG Grant Funding Commitment for Trexler Middle School
• District-wide classroom flooring with Owen M. Bastian
• Washington Elementary School Playground project with Barry Isett Associates

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve the final budget for 2026-2027, along with property tax relief programs including the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion and a tax rebate program. Other items include a parameters resolution, approval of insurance programs with Arthur J. Gallagher, and purchase of backpacks for Back-to-School Bash.

• Final Budget 2026-2027 (Exhibit A)
• Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion (Exhibit B)
• Property Tax Rebate Program (Exhibit C)
• Parameters Resolution (Exhibit D)
• Annual approval of insurance programs with Arthur J. Gallagher (Exhibit E)

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially take action on a contract with the Da Vinci Science Center (Exhibit A). Also on the agenda: a special education furniture purchase (Exhibit B), the SmartFutures program (Exhibit D), and a partnership with Valley Health Partners for a community health center (Exhibit E). The meeting includes superintendent comments and public comment periods.

• Da Vinci Science Center contract (Exhibit A) – presentation/discussion/action
• Special Education Program furniture purchase (Exhibit B) – board memo
• SmartFutures program (Exhibit D) – board memo
• Valley Health Partners Community Health Center Sheridan (Exhibit E) – board memo
• Public comment on agenda items and non-agenda items

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and may vote on 16 items, including software licenses (Coursemojo, Ellevation, Lexia, Renaissance, Pearson), a K-5 digital math platform, and a revised student code of conduct for 2026-2027. They will also review partnerships with Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lehigh Carbon Community College, and health services, as well as science equipment for high school biology and chemistry. Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks will present, and public comment is invited.

• Exhibit L: Guiding Light Code of Conduct revisions for 2026-2027
• Exhibit A: Coursemojo licenses and professional learning for grades 6 and 7
• Exhibit K: Pennsylvania College of Technology agreement for 2025-2026
• Exhibit I: Science equipment and supplies for high school biology and chemistry
• Exhibit P: Strategic Data Project Partnership Agreement

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will vote on the 2026-2027 preliminary general operating budget and consider multiple contracts for software licenses, equipment, and services. They will also review policy updates on public records, school calendar, and public comment, along with routine approvals of minutes, personnel, and field trips.

• Vote on 2026-2027 Preliminary General Operating Budget (Exhibit A)
• Contracts for software licenses: Coursemojo, Ellevation, SNAP Health, Lexia, Pearson, and others
• Approval of Miller Sports Construction contracts for basketball backboard replacement and gym floor refinishing at multiple schools
• Waste removal and recycling services contract with Whitetail Disposal, LLC
• Policy revisions: 801 Public Records, 803 School Calendar, 903 Public Comment in Board Meetings

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Preliminary General Operating Budget. Other items include contracts for pest control, waste removal, gym renovations, and vehicle purchases. The committee will also consider change orders for the Family and Community Resource Center and awards for a new K-8 Academy.

• Discussion/approval of 2026-2027 Preliminary General Operating Budget
• Consideration of prime contractor awards for new K-8 Academy
• Change orders for Family and Community Resource Center
• Basketball backboard replacement and shot clocks at William Allen and Dieruff gyms
• Vehicle purchases for the district

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to discuss and potentially take action on five policies: Public Records (801), School Calendar (803), School Day (804), Copyright Material (814), and Public Comment in Board Meetings (903). The meeting also includes superintendent comments and public comment periods. No specific actions are listed beyond the policy reviews.

• Discussion and possible action on Policy 801 (Public Records)
• Discussion and possible action on Policy 803 (School Calendar)
• Discussion and possible action on Policy 804 (School Day)
• Discussion and possible action on Policy 814 (Copyright Material)
• Discussion and possible action on Policy 903 (Public Comment in Board Meetings)

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will consider multiple action items including revised memoranda of understanding for summer scholar rates for paraprofessionals, AEA teachers, security, and food service staff. The board is also set to approve a new K-5 literacy curriculum (Benchmark), a partnership with Penn State for an AI institute, a funding increase for translation and interpretation services, and several policy updates. Additionally, the superintendent will present attendance and behavior data, and the board will receive reports from the Allentown Public Library, Recreation Commission, and student representatives.

• Revised MOUs for summer scholar rates (paraprofessional, AEA, security, food service)
• Approval of new K-5 literacy curriculum resources (Benchmark)
• Policy updates: Student Welfare (340), Opioid Antagonist (823), Facilities Safety (705)
• Partnership with Penn State for Allentown School District's AI Institute
• Funding increase for translation and interpretation services

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will hold presentations and discussions on capital projects, the district budget, tax assessment, employee benefits, and public school health insurance. The agenda also includes action requests on multiple vendor contracts, including AmTab, STS, Virco, Collection, G.C. Zarnas, ePlus, and several PowerSchool-related items. The meeting follows the Education Committee of the Whole meeting at the Administration Building.

• Discussion of budget and tax assessment (Exhibits B and C)
• Presentation on employee benefits and health insurance (Exhibits D and E)
• Action requests on vendor contracts: AmTab, STS, Virco, Collection, G.C. Zarnas, ePlus
• Multiple PowerSchool items: Connected Intelligence, Student Information, and general (Exhibits L, M, N)
• Capital projects review (Exhibit A)

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially take action on six policies: student welfare, jury duty, facilities and workplace safety, opioid antagonist, public relations objectives, and publications program. Public comment is allowed on agenda items and non-agenda items. The meeting also includes superintendent remarks and adjournment.

• Policy 340 - Responsibility for Student Welfare: discussion on student welfare rules.
• Policy 342 - Jury Duty: review of employee jury duty policy.
• Policy 705 - Facilities and Workplace Safety: proposed updates to safety procedures.
• Policy 823 - Opioid Antagonist: policy for administering opioid overdose reversal drugs.
• Policy 901 - Public Relations Objectives and Policy 902 - Publications Program: communications policies.

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will hear presentations and discuss multiple curriculum and program proposals, including a K-5 literacy resource, cursive handwriting, Project Lead the Way, and various partnerships. Items also cover summer 2026 programming, a K-12 guidance plan, a funding increase for translation and interpretation services, and an AI Institute partnership with Penn State Lehigh Valley. The committee may take action to recommend items to the full school board.

• Exhibit C – Literacy Curriculum Resources K-5 (Benchmark)
• Exhibit A – Zaner-Bloser Cursive Handwriting Grade 3
• Exhibit B – Project Lead the Way at Bridgeview Academy
• Exhibit H – Funding Increase for Translation and Interpretation Services
• Exhibit J – AI Institute Partnership with Penn State University, Lehigh Valley

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting of the Allentown School District is purely procedural, consisting of roll call, pledges, remarks, and public comment periods. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed on the agenda. The meeting follows the reorganization meeting and concludes with adjournment.

• Public may address the board on agenda items (3 minutes per patron)
• Public may address the board on non-agenda items (3 minutes per patron)
• Board President's remarks
• Superintendent's remarks
• Old business and new business sections are listed but contain no items

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will review the proposed budget, financial projections from PFM, and several contracts including SitelogIQ, Hills-Carnes for a Family and Community Resource Center, Carbon Lehigh IU 21 facilities plan, and CDW-G. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and potential action.

• Exhibit A - Budget Discussion (1,084 KB presentation)
• Exhibit B - PFM 2026-27 financial projections
• Exhibit C - SitelogIQ contract presentation
• Exhibit D - Hills-Carnes Family and Community Resource Center
• Exhibit E - Carbon Lehigh IU 21 Facilities Plan

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will consider multiple action items including approval of minutes, policy updates, personnel changes, and finance contracts. Key items include a memorandum of understanding with KidsPeace for school-based mental health services, professional learning partnerships with the University of Pennsylvania, and adoption of new K-5 curriculum resources for science, social studies, and math. The board will also vote on a health care switch, job descriptions for data and talent management positions, and an engagement letter with McNees-Fox Rothschild.

• KidsPeace school-based mental health services MOU
• Professional learning partnerships with University of Pennsylvania for instructional coaching and Algebra 1 Academy
• Adoption of K-5 curriculum materials: Amplify Science, Savvas myWorld Social Studies, enVision Math
• Policy updates on bullying/cyberbullying, building security, and energy conservation
• Finance contracts including SitelogIQ and Hillis-Carnes Engineering for Family and Community Resource Center

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially approve multiple partnerships and curriculum resources. Items include a school-based mental health services agreement with KidsPeace, professional learning partnerships with the University of Pennsylvania, a math contract with OGAP, renewal of a nursing student contract with Moravian University, and adoption of new K-5 curriculum materials for science, social studies, and math.

• Partnership with KidsPeace for school-based mental health services (Exhibit A)
• Professional learning partnership with University of Pennsylvania for instructional coaching endorsement (Exhibit B)
• Professional learning support contract with OGAP for K-8 mathematics (Exhibit C)
• Renewal of Moravian University nursing student contract (Exhibit E)
• Adoption of new K-5 curriculum resources for science (Amplify), social studies (Savvas myWorld), and math (enVision) (Exhibits F–H)

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially act on several proposed policies, including bullying/cyberbullying, professional development, building security, use of facilities by staff, and energy conservation. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items. No decisions are scheduled beyond a motion to adjourn.

• Discussion of Policy 249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying
• Discussion of Policy 709 - Building Security
• Discussion of Policy 333 - Professional Development
• Discussion of Policy 710 - Use of Facilities by Staff
• Discussion of Policy 820 - Energy Conservation

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Finance Committee will discuss and potentially act on a range of financial items, including a modular classroom purchase for Sonia Sotomayor, the district budget, and numerous procurement contracts. The agenda lists 20 exhibits covering technology, facilities, and services, but no dollar amounts or specific recommendations are provided in the agenda.

• Modular classroom purchase for Sonia Sotomayor (Exhibit A)
• District budget discussion (Exhibit B)
• LCCC and CLIU budgets (Exhibits C and D)
• Technology procurements: Dell PowerEdge, Cisco Catalyst, CrowdStrike, and E-Rate services
• Facility items: Harrison-Morton boiler replacement and Golden Rule Signs

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District's Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several policies, including conduct and disciplinary procedures, sabbatical and compensated professional leaves, controlled substance abuse, and facilities planning and maintenance. The meeting also includes comments from the superintendent and opportunities for public input on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Discussion of Policy 317 on conduct and disciplinary procedures
• Discussion of Policy 338 (sabbatical leave) and Policy 338.1 (compensated professional leaves)
• Discussion of Policy 351 on controlled substance abuse
• Discussion of Policy 701 (facilities planning) and Policy 704 (maintenance)

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially act on four agenda items: naming/renaming the ASD Softball Field, a Verizon Innovation Learning Schools grant for Cohort 13, a professional learning support contract with McGraw Hill, and an international teacher recruitment agreement with Teacher's Lounge/Alliance Abroad. The meeting also includes superintendent comments and public comment periods.

• Naming/renaming of ASD Softball Field (Exhibit A) — presentation and possible action
• Verizon Innovation Learning Schools (VIL) Cohort 13 grant with a 4-year MOU (Exhibit B)
• Professional Learning Support Contract with McGraw Hill (Exhibit C)
• International Teacher Recruitment Agreement with Teacher's Lounge/Alliance Abroad (Exhibit D)

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will consider approving the 2026-2027 school calendar, an international teacher recruitment agreement, and several contracts including a professional learning support contract with McGraw Hill. The board will also vote on naming the ASD Softball Field and on summer pay rates for paraprofessionals, security, and food service staff. Additionally, a modular classroom purchase for Sonia Sotomayor School and various technology and facility contracts are up for action.

• Vote on 2026-2027 ASD Calendar
• International teacher recruitment agreement with Teacher's Lounge/Alliance Abroad
• Naming/Renaming of ASD Softball Field
• Professional Learning Support Contract with McGraw Hill
• Purchase of modular classroom for Sonia Sotomayor School

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss the 2026-2027 Program of Studies and a renewal for the 7 Mindsets Social Emotional Learning curriculum. The committee will also review a Google Foundation funded cohort for artificial intelligence in school systems.

• 2026-2027 Program of Studies
• 7 Mindsets Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (SEL) renewal for 4 middle schools
• Pioneering Artificial Intelligence in School Systems Google Foundation Funded Cohort

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will meet on January 22, 2026, at 6 pm at the Administration Building. The committee will discuss and take action on four policies: Policy 806 (Child Abuse), Policy 818 (Contracted Services Personnel), Policy 812 (Property Insurance), and Policy 813 (Other Insurance). There will also be public comment periods and superintendent comments.

• Review of Policy 806 - Child Abuse
• Review of Policy 818 - Contracted Services Personnel
• Review of Policy 812 - Property Insurance
• Review of Policy 813 - Other Insurance

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will review the district budget, hear a presentation from Alma Advisory Group, and discuss a partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is discussion-focused on these fiscal items.

• Budget discussion with presentation slides (Exhibit A)
• Presentation from Alma Advisory Group (Exhibit B)
• Discussion of Lehigh Valley Health Network partnership (Exhibit C)
• Superintendent's comments by Dr. Carol D. Birks
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will consider several action items including approval of the 2026-2027 Program of Studies, renewal of the 7 Mindsets Social Emotional Learning curriculum for four middle schools, and participation in a Google Foundation-funded artificial intelligence cohort. Policy readings on child abuse, contracted services, and insurance are scheduled. The board will also act on personnel items, a donation at Raub, and agreements with Alma Advisory Group and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

• 2026-2027 Program of Studies approval
• 7 Mindsets SEL curriculum renewal for four middle schools
• Google Foundation-funded Pioneering AI in Schools cohort
• Policy readings: 806 Child Abuse, 818 Contracted Services, 812 Property Insurance, 813 Other Insurance
• Finance items: Raub donation, Alma Advisory Group, LVHN agreement