Allentown City School District public meetings in 2022
54 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School Board is meeting to take action on several items including a resolution to opt out of Act 1 index limits for the 2023-2024 school year, a board governance consulting contract with Synergistic Solutions, budget transfers, and debt service payments. The board will also hear updates from committees and student representatives.
- Action on Exhibit B: Board Governance Consulting Contract with Synergistic Solutions
- Action on 2023-2024 Act 1 Opt-Out Resolution (property tax index opt-out)
- Action on Budget Transfers (Exhibit B) and Debt Service Payments (Exhibit C)
- Action on Superintendent's Agenda items: Keystone/Red Rock Job Corps MOU, MAPS program, CSI Tech Purchase
- Personnel and Finance reports with action items
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially act on a partnership with Keystone/Red Rock Job Corps, a technology purchase for CSI, and a presentation on the STEM Education Summit. The meeting also includes procedural items such as agenda review and public comments.
- Partnership with Keystone/Red Rock Job Corps via a Memorandum of Understanding
- CSI Technology Purchase (quote attached)
- Presentation on 2022 Smithsonian Science Center STEM Education Diversity Summit and STEM Teacher Workforce Action Plan
- MAPS (Music Art Puppet Sound) Program discussion
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole met on December 1, 2022. The meeting included comments from Acting Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks. Committee members reviewed Exhibit A – an Act 1 Opt‑Out resolution, and Exhibit B – a forensic audit report, both presented by interim business managers for discussion and possible action.
- Exhibit A – Act 1 Opt‑Out Resolution (presentation, discussion, action requested)
- Exhibit B – Forensic Audit (presentation, discussion, action requested)
- Superintendent’s comments (discussion)
Reorganization Meeting
This is a procedural reorganization meeting of the Allentown City School District Board. The board will elect a president and vice president, authorize the use of a signature stamp, and hear comments from board members and the superintendent. No substantive policy decisions or votes on contracts or ordinances are on the agenda.
- Election of Board President
- Election of Board Vice President
- Authorization of the Use of the Signature Stamp
Special Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will consider and potentially approve new job descriptions for an Executive Director of Youth, Family and Community Engagement and a Special Assistant to the Superintendent, along with a contract for an Executive Director of Facilities Services. The board will also act on a personnel agenda covering staffing changes. The meeting includes routine procedural items and public comment periods.
- Exhibit A: Executive Director of Youth, Family and Community Engagement job description
- Exhibit B: Special Assistant to the Superintendent job description
- Exhibit C: Executive Director of Facilities Services contract
- Personnel Agenda (December 1, 2022)
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will vote on several action items, including an independent contractor agreement with School Food Service Solutions LLC and Pamela Gallagher, a memorandum of understanding with Vision to Learn, and a sole-source contract with Keys to Literacy. The board will also consider the 2023 meeting schedule, personnel agenda, finance items including software purchases and budget transfers, and receive updates from various committees and student representatives.
- Independent Contractor Agreement with School Food Service Solutions LLC and Pamela Gallagher
- Memorandum of Understanding with Vision to Learn for vision services
- Sole-source contract for Keys to Literacy content writing program
- Finance agenda including Absolute Resilience Software and Carahsoft Service Now purchases
- 2023 Annual Board of School Directors Meeting Schedule
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially take action on two items: a Vision to Learn partnership and Keys to Literacy professional development. The committee will also hear from the acting superintendent and allow public comment on agenda and non-agenda items. The meeting includes procedural items such as opening, old business, new business, and adjournment.
- Exhibit A - Vision to Learn, presented by Tiffany Polek, Director of Student Services
- Exhibit B - Keys to Literacy Professional Development: Keys to Content Writing, presented by Jennifer Bryant
- Superintendent's Comments by Dr. Carol D. Birks, Acting Superintendent
- Public comment on agenda items and non-agenda items
- Motion to adjourn
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Finance Committee met to review technology software options and district finances. The agenda lists these items for presentation and discussion, with no final decisions or votes recorded in the provided text. These technology proposals affect district operations and potential taxpayer costs, which residents can track through official records.
- Presentation on Absolute Resilience Software by Assistant to the Superintendent Takecia Saylor
- Presentation on Carahsoft Service Now by Assistant to the Superintendent Takecia Saylor
- Comments from Acting Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks
- Standard procedural items including meeting opening and adjournment
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, pledges, remarks) and two action items: the Board of Director's Report and consideration of an employment contract for Acting Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks. Public comment is allowed on both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Action on Board of Director's Report (agenda item 4.1)
- Action on employment contract for Dr. Carol D. Birks (Exhibit A, agenda item 4.2)
- Public comment period for agenda items (3 minutes per patron)
- Public comment period for non-agenda items (3 minutes per patron)
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District board will consider multiple action items, including a Dual Enrollment agreement with Lehigh Carbon Community College, a new K-12 Social Studies curriculum, and various vendor contracts. The meeting also includes approval of personnel, finance, and building agenda items, such as budget transfers, debt payments, and donations to schools.
- Dual Enrollment & Early College Agreement with LCCC for 2022-2023 (Exhibit A)
- K-12 Social Studies Scope and Sequence adoption (Exhibit B)
- CoolSpeak contract for 8th grade at Harrison Morton and Trexler middle schools (Exhibit C)
- MAD-Learn mobile app contract (Exhibit D) and ProQuest, Kami, CIS, STS, KHK renewals (Exhibits E-I)
- Donovan Group contract, Intrado Interactive Services renewal, and donation to William Allen (Finance Exhibits B, C, H)
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole meets to discuss and take action on several items. These include a dual enrollment and early college agreement with Lehigh Carbon Community College, approval of the K-12 social studies scope and sequence, and contracts for student programs and technology renewals.
- Dual enrollment agreement with Lehigh Carbon Community College for 2022-2023
- Proposed K-12 social studies scope and sequence for approval
- Contract with CoolSpeak for GEARUP student engagement
- Contract with Communities in Schools for restorative practices and integrated student supports
- Renewal of ProQuest LLC and Kami licenses
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Building Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and take action on an amendment to the Lehigh County Polling Place Lease Agreement. Remaining agenda items are procedural, including meeting opening, superintendent comments, and adjournment.
- Approval of the Lehigh County Polling Place Lease Agreement Amendment (Exhibit A) — action item.
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and consider action on several financial items, including the 2023-24 real estate valuation, an Act 1 opt out resolution, a contract with Donovan Communication Group, and the renewal of Intrado Interactive Services. The committee will also hear from the superintendent and take public comment on agenda items. The meeting is procedural in nature but includes multiple action items that will affect district finances.
- Presentation and action on 2023-24 real estate valuation
- Discussion and action on Act 1 Opt Out Resolution regarding tax increase limits
- Contract with Donovan Communication Group (details in attached PDF)
- Renewal of Intrado Interactive Services (attached PDF)
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will take action on several items, including a $310,000 MOU with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Communities in Schools to continue the community school model at Trexler and Harrison Morton schools with added supports at South Mountain. The board will also consider renewing LAS Links assessments for English learners at a cost of $26,627.85, approving various staffing and healthcare contracts, and a Phase II Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement amendment with McClure Company. Several reports and updates from district committees and student representatives are also on the agenda.
- MOU with United Way and Communities in Schools for community school model at Trexler, Harrison Morton, and South Mountain at a cost of $310,000
- Renewal of LAS Links language acquisition assessments for English learners at 13 elementary schools for $26,627.85
- Approval of district bus drivers list and renewal of staffing agreements with Maxim Healthcare, GHR Education, Therapy Source, ESS, and IAG
- Phase II Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement amendment with McClure Company (dollar amount not specified)
- Donation from PPL for middle school music programs
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially take action on several contract renewals for staffing services, including Maxim Healthcare, GHR Education, Therapy Source, ESS, and IAG. The agenda also includes approval of a bus driver list and superintendent's comments. Public comment periods are scheduled.
- Approved District Bus Driver List (Exhibit A)
- Renewal of Maxim Healthcare Staffing Agreement (Exhibit B)
- Contract Renewal - GHR Education (Exhibit C)
- Therapy Source Staffing Solutions Contract (Exhibit D)
- Contract Renewal - ESS (Exhibit E)
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Building Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and take action on three items: a custodial supervision services agreement with Advanced Cleaning, fee simple deed and temporary construction easement agreements with the City of Allentown, and an amendment to the Phase II Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement with McClure Company. The committee may vote to recommend approval to the full board.
- Approval of custodial supervision services agreement with Advanced Cleaning
- Approval of fee simple deed and temporary construction easement agreements with the City of Allentown
- Approval of Phase II Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement amendment with McClure Company
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole meets to discuss and act on several items including a mobile dental van services MOU, evaluation of the student information system, renewal of LAS Links assessment licenses, and approval of a United Way community schools partnership MOU for Trexler, Harrison-Morton, and South Mountain Middle Schools. The meeting also includes superintendent's comments and public comment periods.
- Exhibit A: Mobile Dental Van Services MOU
- Exhibit B: Student Information System Evaluation
- Exhibit C: LAS Links assessment renewal (sole source)
- Exhibit D: United Way Community Schools MOU at Trexler, Harrison-Morton, and South Mountain Middle Schools
- Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will consider approving multiple contracts and purchases for the 2022-23 school year, including middle school transformation partner contracts, a health and safety plan, and educational software subscriptions. The board will also take action on finance items such as a LANTA agreement and debt service payments, personnel items, and a resolution to declare an emergency under Pennsylvania School Code. Several information updates and reports from committees and officials are scheduled.
- Middle School Transformation Partner Contracts (Exhibit E) with multiple vendors including Catapult Learning and Mass Insight
- Purchase of Discovery Education Professional Learning packages for $72,000
- Purchase of HMH Blended Coaching Memberships for $78,000
- Purchase of Legends of Learning subscriptions for $22,800 and Nearpod Premium Plus for $28,236.60
- Resolution to declare an emergency pursuant to Section 520.1 of the Pennsylvania School Code (Exhibit A)
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a proposed 2022-2023 bus service agreement with LANTA, an amendment to the delinquent real estate tax collection agreement with Portnoff Law, Ltd., and two Microsoft software and support contracts. The meeting also includes superintendent comments and public comment periods.
- LANTA bus service agreement for 2022-2023
- Amendment to delinquent tax collection agreement with Portnoff Law, Ltd.
- Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support Services contract
- Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) with Lancaster Lebanon Intermediate Unit #13
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and review Exhibit A - Policy 246 on School Wellness. The meeting includes opening remarks, superintendent's comments, and public comment periods. No votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.
- Review of Policy 246 - School Wellness
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee will discuss and consider action on the 2022-2023 Health and Safety Plan, as well as multiple curriculum and professional development purchases for middle schools. Other items include the District Comprehensive Plan and contracts for middle school transformation partners.
- 2022-2023 Health and Safety Plan (Exhibit A)
- Unique Learning Curriculum purchase (Exhibit B)
- Middle School Transformation Partner Contracts with Mass Insight (Exhibit E)
- Discovery Education Virtual PD purchase for middle schools (Exhibit F)
- HMH Blended Coaching PD purchase for middle schools (Exhibit G)
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Building Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and take action on approving Plan Con 'A' and 'B' for a new middle school, and awarding a bid for secure entrance renovations at Louis E. Dieruff High School. The meeting also includes superintendent comments and public comment periods.
- Approval of Plan Con 'A' (project justification) and Plan Con 'B' (schematic design) for the new middle school
- Approval to award bid for Louis E. Dieruff High School Secure Entrance Renovations
- Superintendent's comments by Dr. John D. Stanford
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting will consider rescinding prior resolutions for sealed-bid sales of Cleveland and McKinley elementary school properties and authorizing their sale to charitable organizations. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a personnel report and an obituary resolution for former staff member Margaret A. Atkinson. Public comment is permitted on both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Rescind resolutions to sell Cleveland and McKinley elementary schools by sealed bid, authorize sale to charitable organizations
- Obituary minute and resolution for Margaret A. Atkinson
- Consent agenda approval of Board of Directors Report and Personnel Report
- Public comment allowed on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per patron)
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will vote on several expenditures, including a one-year substitute custodial contract with Advanced Cleaning Services not to exceed $798,660, and multiple purchases for middle school improvement: $204,307 for Scholastic classroom libraries, $80,416 for headsets, and $52,836 for Follett science libraries. The board will also consider renewal of a health services MOU with Valley Health Partners at Sheridan Elementary, budget transfers, and debt service payments.
- One-year substitute custodial contract with Advanced Cleaning Services not to exceed $798,660
- Purchase of Scholastic Grade 6-8 classroom library sets for middle schools at $204,307
- Purchase of AC-HPM student headsets at $80,416 to support middle school improvement
- Renewal of MOU with Valley Health Partners for school-based health services at Sheridan Elementary
- Purchase of athletic equipment for Dieruff High School wrestling at $46,646
Special Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss a five-year financial projection from PFM and consider a resolution on the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion for 2022-2023. The meeting also includes superintendent's comments and opportunities for public comment on agenda items.
- Presentation and discussion of Exhibit A - PFM Five Year Projection
- Action, discussion, and presentation of Exhibit C - Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Resolution
- Superintendent Dr. John D. Stanford's comments
- Public request to address the board on agenda items
Special Board Meeting
This special meeting will consider approval of the final budget for the 2022-2023 school year and related financial resolutions. The board will also act on the sale of Cleveland and McKinley elementary schools. Consent agenda items include personnel and finance reports.
- Final Budget for SY 2022-2023
- Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Resolution for SY 2022-2023
- Stipulation of Counsel regarding C & A 28th Street LLC
- Sale of Cleveland Elementary School
- Sale of McKinley Elementary School
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will vote on several collective bargaining agreements and memoranda of understanding with various employee unions, including secretarial, security, and paraprofessionals. They will also act on school improvement plans for Harrison Morton, Raub, South Mountain, and Trexler Middle schools due to state CSI designation, and for Allen and Dieruff High Schools due to ATSI designation. Additionally, the board will consider a new special education plan, curriculum consulting services, technology purchases, and other operational items.
- Collective bargaining agreement with ASD Secretarial Educational Support ESPA/PSEA/NEA Association
- Memoranda of Understanding with Workers United, Paraprofessionals Local 1716, Allentown Education Association, and Security Professionals
- School improvement plans for four middle schools (CSI) and two high schools (ATSI) as designated by PA Department of Education
- Special Education Plan for 2022-2025 required by PA Dept of Education
- Technology purchases including Pocketalk interpretation devices, mobile STEM carts, and Dell storage expansion
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The agenda is primarily procedural and informational. The committee will review a draft policy on school wellness and receive an update from Superintendent Dr. John D. Stanford. No specific decisions, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled for this session.
- Draft Policy 246 on School Wellness
- Superintendent comments by Dr. John D. Stanford
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
- Standard procedural items including meeting opening and adjournment
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to discuss and take action on school improvement plans for CSI and ATSI schools, a special education plan update, and multiple contract renewals and technology purchases. Superintendent Dr. John D. Stanford will provide comments, and public comment on agenda items will be accepted. The meeting is procedural in nature with no votes expected, but several items are presented for action.
- Exhibit A: CSI and ATSI School Improvement Plans
- Exhibit B: Special Education Plan Update
- Exhibit E: K12 Insight 'Let's Talk' Contract
- Exhibit F: Discovery Education Streaming Experience Renewal
- Exhibit K: Technology Purchases
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee will review and take action on the 2020-2021 local audit report, a contract renewal for Tom Josiah, and several operational items including a paper supply bid and the child nutrition budget for 2022-2023. The committee will also discuss technology upgrades such as video surveillance server expansion and email migration to the cloud.
- Presentation and action on the 2020-2021 Local Audit Report
- Contract renewal for Tom Josiah
- Paper Supply Bid for 2022-2023 school year
- Child Nutrition Operating Budget for 2022-2023
- Technology infrastructure items: video surveillance server storage expansion, data infrastructure storage, email migration, and Crowdstrike Falcon EDR
Special Board Meeting
The Allentown School Board will consider resolutions for the former Cleveland and McKinley Elementary Schools, along with a Section 125 Plan resolution and routine consent items. The meeting includes public comment on agenda items and reports from the Board, Superintendent, and Finance Committee.
- Exhibit A – Former Cleveland Elementary School Resolution (action/discussion)
- Exhibit B – Former McKinley Elementary School Resolution (action/discussion)
- Section 125 Plan Resolution (action/discussion)
- Personnel Report (consent agenda)
- Finance Report (action/discussion)
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Building Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and possibly take action on a uniform rental services agreement for the 2022-23 school year. The meeting also includes opening remarks, superintendent comments, and public comment periods. No dollar amounts or additional project details are provided in the agenda.
- Uniform Rental Services Agreement (Exhibit A) – discussion and possible action
Regular Board Meeting
The board will act on multiple items including new purchasing policies (Policy #610-613). Several contracts are up for approval: mobile dental van services, reading intervention programs, YMCA summer childcare, and a food pantry agreement. Also up for action are personnel, finance, and insurance items.
- Approval of new purchasing policies (Policy #610-613) governing bids, budgeted and unbudgeted purchases, and cooperative purchasing
- Exhibit A: Mobile Dental Van Services contract
- Exhibit G: YMCA Summer 2022 Extended Day Childcare Agreement
- Exhibit D: PSAT/SAT/ACT Prep with Winward Academy
- Exhibit H: Jefferson Place Food Pantry agreement
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially vote on multiple action items, including contracts for student services and instructional programs. Items include a mobile dental van service, reading interventions, test prep, a summer childcare agreement, and a food pantry partnership.
- Mobile Dental Van Services (Exhibit A)
- Amplify mClass Intervention (Exhibit B)
- Voyager Passport Reading Intervention for Grades K-5 (Exhibit C)
- PSAT/SAT/ACT Prep with Winward Academy (Exhibit D)
- YMCA Summer 2022 Extended Day Childcare Agreement (Exhibit G)
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole met on May 12, 2022. After superintendent comments, the committee discussed several contracts and insurance renewals presented by Business Manager Harry Aristakesian. Items include a childcare rental agreement, student accident insurance, vision benefits, a copier lease, a tennis facility agreement, and insurance program renewals. The agenda indicates these items are slated for discussion and possible action.
- Exhibit A – Lehigh Valley Children’s Center childcare rental agreement
- Exhibit B – Student Accident Insurance
- Exhibit C – Vision Benefits
- Exhibit D – Copier Lease and Maintenance
- Exhibit G – Annual Worker's Compensation Insurance Renewal
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Building Committee will hear a presentation and discussion on structural and parking assessments for Cleveland and McKinley schools. No votes are scheduled; the only action is a motion to adjourn. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items is also permitted.
- Presentation and discussion on Cleveland and McKinley structural and parking assessments
- Public comment on agenda items (Item 3)
- Public comment on non-agenda items (Item 5)
- Superintendent's comments (Dr. John D. Stanford)
- Meeting opening and agenda overview by Chair Nicholas Miller
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and take action on four purchasing policies: Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation, Purchases Budgeted, Purchases not Budgeted, and Cooperative Purchasing. Superintendent Dr. John D. Stanford will provide comments. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Policy #610 - Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation
- Policy #611 - Purchases Budgeted
- Policy #612 - Purchases not Budgeted
- Policy #613 - Cooperative Purchasing
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will act on the proposed budget for FY 2022-2023, along with charter school amendments, personnel appointments, and multiple program contracts including cybersecurity and mental health services. Information updates from city commissions and student representatives will also be presented.
- Proposed budget FY 2022-2023 (Exhibit A under Finance Report)
- Charter amendments for Executive Education Academy and Roberto Clemente Charter School
- Contracts for CodeHS Cybersecurity Certification Course and Dreambox Learning Elementary Renewal
- School-based mental health services and LGBTQ+ camp from Valley Youth House
- William Allen High School parking garage structural repairs Phase 2 bid award
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially act on several educational initiatives, including a CodeHS cybersecurity certification course, renewal of Dreambox Learning elementary math, and Valley Youth House school-based mental health services and LGBTQ+ camp. Other items include summer booster programs in phonics and math, alternative seating for special education, and summer enrichment in art, dance, coding, and digital music. An Executive Education presentation is also scheduled.
- CodeHS Cybersecurity Certification Course
- Dreambox Learning Elementary Renewal
- Valley Youth House School-Based Mental Health Services and LGBTQ+ Camp
- 95% Phonics Summer Booster and Zearn Math for Summer and Extended Day
- Summer Enrichment programs in Art, Dance, Coding, and Digital Music
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will hear a presentation and discuss the proposed budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The meeting also includes superintendent’s comments and public comment periods. No other substantive items are listed.
- Presentation and discussion of Exhibit A - Proposed Budget FY 2022-2023
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Building Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and take action on two items: approval of an elevator maintenance service agreement and awarding a bid for Phase II structural repairs to the William Allen High School parking garage. The meeting also includes superintendent's comments and opportunities for public comment on agenda items. The committee will then adjourn.
- Approval of Elevator Maintenance Services (Exhibit A)
- Award of Bid for William Allen High School Parking Garage Structural Repairs Phase II (Exhibit B)
- Public comment on agenda items
- Superintendent's comments by Dr. John D. Stanford
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the Allentown City School District. The agenda consists of procedural items (call to order, roll call, pledge, remarks, public comment) and a consent agenda (Board of Directors' Report) that will be approved by a single vote. The specific contents of the consent agenda are not detailed in the agenda text.
- Approval of Board of Directors' Report via consent agenda (attached PDF not provided in agenda text)
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will consider several actions including a contract for an Executive Director of Human Resources, purchases of athletic equipment for Dieruff and Allen high schools, and replacement of 27 AED units. The board will also vote on budget transfers, donations for Dodd Elementary School, and renewal of the Veritas Enterprise Vault agreement. Informational updates will be provided by various committees and student representatives.
- Action on contract for Executive Director of Human Resources (Exhibit A).
- Proposal to purchase athletic equipment for Louis E. Dieruff and William Allen High School weight rooms.
- Purchase of 27 replacement AED units.
- Accept two $1,000 donations from National Slovak Society for Dodd Elementary School.
- Approval to renew agreement with E-Plus Technologies for Veritas Enterprise Vault platform.
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and take action on several items including license renewals for English learner programs, a dual enrollment agreement with Kutztown University, weight room upgrades at Dieruff and Allen High Schools, a request for AED units, and summer school programming for 2022.
- LAS Links License Renewal for English learner assessments
- Middlebury EL Licenses
- Kutztown Dual Enrollment Agreement 2022-2023
- Louis E. Dieruff and William Allen High Schools weight rooms
- AED Units Request
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate with one substantive item: a presentation on a software renewal. The Allentown City School District Finance Committee will also hear comments from Superintendent Dr. John D. Stanford and review standard opening and closing procedures. No specific budget figures or contract terms are listed in the provided text. The committee's review of technology contracts directly impacts district operational costs.
- Presentation on Veritas Enterprise Vault renewal through E-Plus Technologies
- Superintendent Dr. John D. Stanford to provide comments
- Standard procedural items including meeting opening and adjournment
- Placeholders for old and new business items
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will vote on several action items including an MOU with St. Luke's Hospital for a Vision Voucher Program, approval of the 2022-23 Program of Studies, a district-wide safety audit, and various personnel and finance matters. The board will also receive information updates from community partners and hear public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Vote on MOU with St. Luke's Hospital for Vision Voucher Program
- Approval of 2022-23 Program of Studies
- Approval of Independent Engagement Agreement with School Investigation Services LLC
- Approval of district-wide safety audit
- Personnel actions including clubs schedule and bus driver list
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
This is a procedural meeting of the Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole on February 10, 2022. The agenda contains only standard sections (opening, superintendent comments, public comment periods, old/new business) and a motion to adjourn. No specific financial decisions, contracts, or action items are listed for discussion or vote.
- No substantive items—agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole meets to consider the Vision Voucher Program with St. Luke's and the Program of Studies for the 2022-2023 school year. The agenda also includes superintendent's comments and public comment periods for both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Exhibit A – Vision Voucher Program (ASD–St. Luke's partnership)
- Presentation on Exhibit B – Program of Studies for 2022-2023
- Public comment periods for agenda items and non-agenda items
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Special Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
This is a procedural special meeting of the Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole. The agenda includes opening remarks, superintendent's comments, and public comment periods, but no specific resolutions, contracts, or financial decisions are listed for discussion or action.
- No concrete agenda items such as contracts, budgets, or policy changes are included in the posted agenda.
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will consider action items including approval of the 2022-2023 instructional calendar, contracts for middle school transformation and learning loss data analysis, and budget contributions for Lehigh Carbon Community College and Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit. The board will also vote on HVAC replacements at Dieruff High School and a water service replacement at Ritter Elementary, as well as personnel and finance reports.
- Approval of 2022-2023 School Year Instructional Calendar
- Contract with Mass Insight for Middle School Transformation Coherence & Quality Assurance Partner
- Gibson Consulting and Research Group proposal for Learning Loss Data Analysis
- Approval of 2022-2023 CLIU Operating Budget and ASD contribution of $124,029
- PA Co-Stars contracts for Dieruff High School Planetarium HVAC, ROTC HVAC replacement, and Ritter Elementary water service replacement
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Building Committee will consider and vote on several PA Co-Stars State contracts. Items include a district-wide boiler and domestic hot water heater preventive maintenance contract and HVAC replacement contracts for the Dieruff High School planetarium, Dieruff ROTC program, and Ritter Elementary School water service. The committee will discuss and approve these contracts during the meeting.
- Exhibit A – Approval of PA Co-Stars State contract renewal for district-wide boiler and domestic hot water heater preventive maintenance
- Exhibit B – Approval of PA Co-Stars State contract for Louis E. Dieruff High School planetarium HVAC replacement
- Exhibit C – Approval of PA Co-Stars State contract for Louis E. Dieruff High School ROTC HVAC replacement
- Exhibit D – Approval of PA Co-Stars State contract for Ritter Elementary School domestic water service replacement
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee‑of‑the‑Whole will hear the superintendent’s comments and consider three items: the 2022‑2023 school year calendar, a partnership for middle‑school transformation, and a Gibson Consulting proposal to analyze learning‑loss data. Each item is listed as a presentation, discussion, and action request. The meeting also includes standard procedural steps and a motion to adjourn.
- Exhibit A – 2022‑2023 School Year Calendar (presentation, discussion, action)
- Exhibit B – Middle School Transformation Coherence & Quality Assurance Partner (presentation, discussion, action)
- Exhibit C – Gibson Consulting and Research Group Proposal for Learning Loss Data Analysis (presentation, discussion, action)
Special Board Meeting
This is a procedural special board meeting with no substantive items listed in the agenda text. The board will vote on consent agendas for a Board of Directors' Report and a Personnel Report, with attached PDFs containing specific items. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.
- Consent agenda for Board of Directors' Report (Attachment: BoD Report - Agenda.pdf)
- Consent agenda for Personnel Report (Attachment: January 13, 2022 REVISED.pdf)
- Public may address the board on agenda items (3 minutes per person, prior request required)
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole meets to discuss and possibly act on the proposed 2022-2023 budgets for Lehigh Carbon Community College and Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21. The agenda also includes superintendent comments and public comment periods.
- Discussion and possible action on Exhibit A - Lehigh Carbon Community College Budget 2022-2023
- Discussion and possible action on Exhibit B - Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 Budget 2022-2023
- Public comment opportunity on agenda items and non-agenda items