Allentown City School District public meetings in 2023

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will vote on the Act 93 Amended and Extended Administrative Compensation and Fringe Benefits Program. They will also consider several policy updates, a PACE Memorandum of Understanding, and the personnel agenda. Information updates will be provided from committees including the Safety Task Force and City Youth Initiative.

• Act 93 Amended and Extended Administrative Compensation and Fringe Benefits Program
• PACE Memorandum of Understanding (Exhibit A)
• Policy 622 (GASB Statement 34), Policy 626 (Federal Fiscal Compliance), Policy 626.1 (Travel Reimbursement), Policy 800 (Records Management), Policy 828 (Fraud)
• Personnel Agenda (action item)
• Approval of minutes from November meetings

Reorganization Meeting

This is a reorganization meeting for the Allentown City School District board. The main business is electing a President and Vice President for the coming term, along with other procedural items such as authorizing a signature stamp and hearing board and superintendent comments. No substantive policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Nominations and election of Board President
• Nominations and election of Board Vice President
• Authorization of the use of the signature stamp
• Comments from the Board and Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole meets to review the agenda and hear a budget presentation for the 2024-2025 school year. The superintendent will also provide comments. No formal votes are scheduled on budget items; the meeting concludes with a motion to adjourn.

• Presentation and discussion of Exhibit A: 2024-2025 Budget Presentation

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and possibly act on a Memorandum of Understanding related to the PACE program. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as superintendent comments and public comment periods.

• Discussion of Exhibit A - PACE Memorandum of Understanding (linked memo)
• Public comment opportunities for both agenda and non-agenda items
• Meeting adjournment motion

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole meets to review and potentially recommend approval of six policies covering financial reporting (GASB 34, federal fiscal compliance, travel reimbursement for federal programs), records management, conflict of interest, and fraud. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items. No other substantive business is listed.

• Policy 622 - GASB Statement 34 (financial reporting standards)
• Policy 626 - Federal Fiscal Compliance
• Policy 626.1 - Travel Reimbursement - Federal Programs
• Policy 800 - Records Management
• Policy 827 - Conflict of Interest

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown City School District Board is meeting to take action on the superintendent's and secretary's reports, including personnel changes, finance items, and several contracts. The board will also hear updates from various committees and student representatives.

• Action on a Synergistic Solutions Contract (Exhibit B)
• Approval of 2024 graduation plans for Allen, Dieruff, and Building 21
• Purchase of Benchmark Advanced Materials (Exhibit B)
• Adoption of the 7 Mindsets Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (Exhibit D)
• Approval of Chromebooks for 2023-2024 (Exhibit D, Finance)

Special Board Meeting

The meeting includes remarks from the Board President and Superintendent. The agenda also contains a report regarding 2023-2024 student representatives to the Board.

• 2023-2024 Student Representatives to the Board (Exhibit A)
• Personnel Report

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially take action on three exhibits: allocations, Bloomboard software, and Absolute (Computrace) asset tracking. The meeting also includes superintendent comments and public comment periods. No specific dollar amounts or decision outcomes are provided in the agenda.

• Presentation, discussion, and action on Exhibit A – Allocations
• Presentation, discussion, and action on Exhibit B – Bloomboard (software/service)
• Presentation, discussion, and action on Exhibit C – Absolute (Computrace)
• Opportunity to address the board on agenda and non-agenda items
• Superintendent comments from Dr. Carol D. Birks

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole will hear presentations and discuss several items including 2024 graduation ceremonies for Allen, Dieruff, and Building 21; adoption of Benchmark Advanced Materials; the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy; the 7 Mindsets Social Emotional Learning Curriculum; and a memorandum of understanding between the district and the Allentown Police Department. No votes are recorded; items are presented for discussion and possible future action.

• 2024 graduation plans for Allen, Dieruff, and Building 21 Allentown
• Benchmark Advanced Materials instructional resources
• Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy program
• 7 Mindsets Social Emotional Learning Curriculum proposal
• Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Allentown School District and Allentown Police Department

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown City School District Board will vote on several action items, including a dual enrollment agreement with LCCC, a PowerSchool contract renewal, and an instructional rounds consulting proposal. The board will also consider personnel items, finance items such as budget calendar and contracts, and informational updates from commissions and student representatives.

• Vote on LCCC ASD Dual Enrollment and Early College Agreement 2023-2024
• Vote on PowerSchool contract renewal
• Vote on Dr. Teitel Instructional Rounds Proposal
• Vote on Counslr Mobile App
• Vote on personnel items including athletics, clubs, and intramurals

The board meeting consisted of superintendent remarks and public comments. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the provided minutes.

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole will review and potentially act on several items including a strategic planning proposal, an equity audit, instructional rounds, a dual enrollment agreement with Lehigh Carbon Community College, a memorandum of understanding with the Allentown Police Department, a PowerSchool software agreement, and a mental health app called Counslr. The meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2023.

• Exhibit A - Strategic Planning proposal from Insight Education Group
• Exhibit B - Equity Audit proposal from THG
• Exhibit C - Instructional Rounds proposal from Dr. Teitel
• Exhibit D - Dual Enrollment and Early College agreement with LCCC 2023-2024
• Exhibit E - Memorandum of Understanding with Allentown Police Department

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will hear presentations and consider action on five exhibits: the budget calendar, an opt-out matter, bus driver funding, weapon detectors, and pest control. The meeting also includes superintendent comments and public comment on agenda items.

• Budget calendar (Exhibit A)
• Opt-out (Exhibit B)
• Bus driver funding (Exhibit C)
• Weapon detectors (Exhibit D)
• Pest control (Exhibit E)

Special Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several key items, including a proposed MOU with the Allentown Police Department, a weapons detection system purchase, and a strategic planning agreement with Insight Education Group. Also on the agenda are an equity and inclusivity audit and routine personnel and finance reports.

• MOU between Allentown School District and Allentown Police Department
• Exhibit A: Weapons Detection system proposal
• Agreement with Insight Education Group for strategic planning
• 2023-2024 Equity & Inclusivity Audit
• Personnel and finance reports for approval

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on reports including the superintendent's agenda, personnel actions, and a finance agenda. Action items include approving minutes, a job description for Executive Director of Early Learning, and multiple contracts and purchases such as GoGuardian, School Messenger, Gear-UP, Zoom, iPads, and an energy project. Information updates will be provided on various committees and initiatives.

• Approval of GoGuardian contract for student internet monitoring
• Approval of School Messenger contract for communications
• Approval of Gear-UP program contract
• Approval of iPad purchases (including iPads for PreK)
• Approval of energy project

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on four agenda items: school improvement plans, a professional learning books purchase, GoGuardian software, and PreK iPad devices. The meeting also includes a public comment period and superintendent remarks. The items are presented as exhibits with supporting documentation.

• Exhibit A - School Improvement Plans
• Exhibit B - Professional Learning Books Purchase
• Exhibit C - GoGuardian (software)
• Exhibit D - PreK iPad Order

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially take action on five contract proposals: School Messenger communications, GEAR UP program, Zoom licenses, iPads, and an energy savings project. The committee will also hear from the superintendent and allow public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Review of School Messenger contract
• Review of GEAR UP program
• Review of Zoom licenses
• Review of iPad purchases
• Review of energy savings project

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will consider a resolution to sell Cleveland Elementary School, approve the 2023-2024 Health & Safety Plan, and act on numerous financial items including software renewals, equipment purchases, and staffing contracts. The board will also receive updates from various commissions and student representatives.

• Resolution to sell Cleveland Elementary School property
• Approval of 2023-2024 Health & Safety Plan
• Renewal of Lexia Core5 and Power Up literacy software
• Renewal of HMH Science Fusion K-5 curriculum
• Purchase of Chromebooks for 2023-2024

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole meets to consider updates to the 2023-2024 Student and Family Handbook, review the Health and Safety Plan for the upcoming school year, and discuss a contract for Brainfuse OnDemand tutoring services. Public comment is scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items. The meeting includes superintendent comments and potential action on the presented items.

• Exhibit A: 2023-2024 Student and Family Handbook update
• Exhibit B: Health and Safety Plan for 2023-2024
• Exhibit C: Brainfuse OnDemand tutoring pricing and contract
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will review and potentially take action on 18 financial items, including vendor contracts, technology purchases, and a fare-free transit agreement with LANTA. Key proposals include sole-source leases for robotic equipment, staffing renewals with healthcare and education staffing firms, and a laptop purchase for Virtual Campus students. The committee also considers a donation for the Back-to-School Bash and renewals for cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.

• Sole source lease agreement for an autonomous robotic athletic field painter
• Contract with PA Co-Stars for an autonomous robotic floor scrubber
• Renewal of agreement with General Healthcare Resources (GHR) Education
• Agreement with LANTA for fare-free access for Allentown students
• Purchase of Skyward True Time module and Microsoft Enrollment Education Solutions

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting includes procedural opening, public comment periods, and the superintendent's report focusing on the 2023-2024 ASD Student & Family Handbook and a personnel report. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda text, only discussion and information items.

• Exhibit A: 2023-2024 ASD Student & Family Handbook (memo and updates document attached)
• Personnel Agenda (file attached for board review)
• Public comment allowed on agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
• Public comment allowed on non-agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
• Board President's and Superintendent's remarks

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will consider approving multiple new curriculum resources for the 2023-2024 school year, including ELA, math, social studies, and pre-K programs. The board will also act on the superintendent's report, personnel agenda, and finance items such as vape detection devices and IT staffing services. Patrons may address the board on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Proposed adoption of Study Sync ELA (grades 6-12), Benchmark Education, McGraw Hill Reveal Math (6-8), Savvas enVision Math (K-5), and other curricula
• Vape detection devices for all ASD secondary schools
• Information Technology Staffing Services contract (CDW Education proposal attached)
• Policy 249 revision on bullying/cyberbullying
• Renewal of CSC Head Start agreement and Lehigh Valley Children's Center agreements

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will hear presentations and consider action on multiple curriculum resource adoptions including Study Sync ELA for grades 6-12, Benchmark Education, Social Studies 6-12, McGraw Hill Reveal Math 6-8, Savvas enVision Math K-5, Zearn Math renewal, Scholastic Pre-K program, and Pre-K furniture. Also up for discussion are renewals of the CSC Head Start Agreement and Lehigh Valley Children's Center agreement, as well as Information Technology staffing services. The committee will also receive superintendent comments and public comment periods.

• Exhibit A: Study Sync ELA Curriculum Resource for grades 6-12
• Exhibit D: McGraw Hill Reveal Math 6-8
• Exhibit E: Savvas enVision Math K-5
• Exhibit J: CSC Head Start Agreement Renewal 2023-2024
• Exhibit M: Information Technology Staffing Services

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to discuss and possibly take action on Policy 249 regarding bullying and cyberbullying. The meeting also includes superintendent comments and public comment periods. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion and possible action on Policy 249 – Bullying/Cyberbullying

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will consider action items including the 2023-2024 budget, a final homestead exclusion resolution, and several youth violence prevention project memoranda of understanding. The board will also vote on personnel, policy updates, and contracts for mental health services, software subscriptions, and facilities management. Information updates will be provided on various city commissions and the district's foundation.

• Exhibit B - Final Homestead Exclusion Resolution for 2023 (tax relief for homeowners)
• Exhibit A - Budget Board Presentation for 2023-2024 fiscal year
• Exhibits B-E: Youth Violence Prevention Project MOUs with Justice Collaborative, Valley Youth House, Shanthi Project, and Promise Neighborhoods
• Exhibit A - Valley Youth House School-Based Mental Health Services MOU
• Exhibit L - 2023-2024 School Reconfiguration (multi-year grade configuration changes)

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Policy Committee will hear a first reading of Policy 201 concerning admission of students and a presentation of Policy 707 on use of facilities. The superintendent, Dr. Carol D. Birks, will provide comments. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and a motion to adjourn.

• Policy 201 – Admission of Students (first reading)
• Policy 707 – Use of Facilities (presentation/discussion)
• Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks comments
• Request to address the board – agenda items
• Motion to adjourn

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole is discussing and voting on multiple partnership agreements, including school-based mental health services, youth violence prevention programs, and a 2023-2024 school reconfiguration. Contracts with Valley Youth House, Justice Collaborative, Shanthi Project, Promise Neighborhoods, and others are up for action.

• Exhibit A: Valley Youth House School-Based Mental Health Services MOU for 2023-2024
• Exhibit L: 2023-2024 School Reconfiguration with multi-year grade configuration change
• Exhibit G: Dual Credit Affiliation with Penn State University for 2023-2028
• Exhibit H: Community School Services agreement with United Way, St. Luke’s, and Communities in Schools
• Exhibit I & J: Great Explorations Summer 2023 providers and YMCA extended day agreement

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to discuss and take action on several financial items. These include a budget board presentation, the 2021-2022 local audit report, and contracts for natural gas purchasing, facilities management software, and pest control. The committee will also consider tax appeals for 2024, an STS agreement, and JBC stadium commissions.

• Exhibit A - Budget Board Presentation
• Exhibit B - 2021-2022 Local Audit Report
• Exhibit C - Natural Gas Purchasing
• Exhibit F - Proactive Appeal Memo for Tax Appeals for tax year 2024
• Exhibit H - JBC Stadium Commissions

Special Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will hold a special meeting following their reorganization. The agenda consists largely of procedural items, including call to order, roll call, pledges, and public comment periods. The only item labeled for action is the Personnel Report, but specific personnel decisions are not detailed in the agenda.

• Personnel Report (Action) — agenda item 7.1
• Superintendent's Agenda (item 6.1)
• Secretary's Report (item 4.1)
• Treasurer's Report (item 5.1)
• Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items (items 3.1 and 8.1)

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will consider a resolution to sell Cleveland Elementary School property, approve policy revisions on meetings, dress, and superintendent employment, and act on several contract renewals including Renaissance Star assessments and Chalk curriculum mapping. The board also will approve the 2023 graduate lists and early graduate Jay-Craig DeMieri, plus finance items such as budget transfers and insurance renewals.

• Resolution and agreement of sale for Cleveland Elementary School property
• Policy revisions: 006 Meetings, 221 Dress and Grooming, 302 Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
• Renaissance Star assessment renewal for 2023-24
• Chalk Curriculum Mapping contract proposal
• Finance items: budget transfers, student accident insurance, annual insurance and workers' compensation renewals

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and take action on several curriculum and assessment contract renewals, including Renaissance Star assessments, Chalk Curriculum Mapping, and Go Math for elementary grades. A special education facilities plan from CLIU #21 is also on the agenda. The meeting includes superintendent comments and public comment periods.

• Exhibit A: Renaissance Star assessment renewal (proposals and quotes attached)
• Exhibit B: Chalk Curriculum Mapping proposal (board memo and proposal attached)
• Exhibit C: Go Math renewal for grades K-5 (print and digital extension quote attached)
• Exhibit D: CLIU #21 Special Education Facilities Plan (board memo and plan attached)

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Finance Committee of the Whole for Allentown School District meets to review and discuss the 2023-24 budget projections, the 2023-2024 budget board presentation, and an audit by Eisner-Amper. Also on the agenda are renewals of student accident insurance, annual insurance programs, and worker's compensation insurance, as well as sub-custodial staffing services and a sample board reports presentation.

• 2023-24 ASD Projections Presentation
• 2023-2024 Budget Board Presentation
• Audit presentation by Eisner-Amper
• Annual Insurance Programs Renewal
• Annual Worker's Compensation Insurance Renewal

Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown City School District Policy Committee will discuss and potentially act on a contract for professional services with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA). The committee will also review proposed revisions to policies on meetings, dress and grooming, and employment of the superintendent/assistant superintendent. A public comment period is included.

• Contract for professional services with PSBA (action requested)
• Policy 006 - Meetings review
• Policy 221 - Dress and Grooming review
• Policy 302 - Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent review

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment periods. The board will take action on the Board of Director's Report and a Personnel Agenda, though no specific details are provided in the agenda text.

• Board of Director's Report (Action)
• Personnel Agenda (Action)

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School Board will take action on the Central Office Transformation Restructuring Plan, several summer staff memoranda of understanding, and a CFO contract. The board will also consider a mindfulness partnership with the Pratyush Sinha Foundation, a foster care transportation agreement, and multiple finance items including transportation optimization and capital reserve consolidation. A special agenda item recognizes the graduation of student Lilyanna Delgado.

• Motion to approve Central Office Transformation Restructuring Plan per Board Policy 301 effective July 1, 2023
• Chief Financial Officer Diane Richards contract
• MOUs for paraprofessional, AEA, and security professional summer scholar rates for 2023
• Exhibit A – Pratyush Sinha Foundation Mindfulness Partnership MOU
• Exhibit A – Transportation Optimization contract with Edulog

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially approve two memoranda of understanding: one with the Pratyush Sinha Foundation for a mindfulness partnership, and another establishing foster care transportation procedures. The meeting also includes public comment periods, superintendent remarks, and old/new business.

• Action on Exhibit A: Pratyush Sinha Foundation Mindfulness Partnership MOU
• Action on Exhibit B: Foster Care Transportation Procedures Agreement MOU
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
• Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks to provide comments
• Meeting called to order by Board Member Ms. Conover

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and take action on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, a transportation optimization study, replacing petty cash with procurement cards, and consolidating capital reserve funds. Superintendent's comments and public comment periods are also scheduled.

• Presentation and action on Exhibit A: 2023-2024 budget proposal
• Discussion and action on Exhibit B: Transportation optimization study by Edulog
• Proposal to replace petty cash with procurement cards (Exhibit C)
• Consideration of consolidating capital reserve funds (Exhibit D)

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown School District Board will vote on several financial and operational items, including contracts for health services, a community school partnership, a consulting group, and structural repairs at two schools. The board will also consider budget transfers, procurement cards, and a transportation optimization study. Information updates and reports from various committees and officials are also on the agenda.

• Exhibit A - Star Health Kinder Physicals contract for kindergarten physicals
• Exhibit B - UWGL CS MOU for Ramos Elementary (2023-2024)
• Exhibit A - Donovan Group Contract (consulting)
• Exhibit B - Building 21 Weight Room project
• Exhibit B - William Allen High School Parking Garage Structural Repairs Phase III

Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Building Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and take action on several facility maintenance items, including structural repairs at William Allen High School's parking garage, annual fire system testing services, and a bid for refuse and recycling removal. The committee will also consider repairs to Raub Middle School's courtyard and a water service replacement at Mosser Elementary School.

• Exhibit A: Raub Middle School Courtyard Repairs
• Exhibit B: William Allen High School Parking Garage Structural Repairs Phase III
• Exhibit C: PA Co-Stars State Contract for Annual Fire System Testing & Inspection Services
• Exhibit D: PA Co-Stars State Contract for Mosser Elementary School Domestic Water Service Replacement
• Exhibit E: Award Bid for Refuse and Recycling Removal Services

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially act on a memorandum of understanding with Star Health for kindergarten physicals. The meeting includes procedural items such as agenda review and adjournment.

• Discuss and act on Exhibit A - Star Health Kinder Physicals, including a draft MOU for medical services for kindergarten physicals

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss the district budget, a weight room project, the L.M. Busch Trust Agreement, procurement cards, and contracts for health services and website services. No final decisions are made at the committee level; recommendations will go to the full board.

• Budget presentation by interim business managers (Exhibit A)
• Building 21 weight room project (Exhibit B)
• L.M. Busch Trust Agreement discussion (Exhibit C)
• Procurement card policy review (Exhibit D)
• Soliant Health Solutions contract (Exhibit E)

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting follows a reorganization meeting and includes a resolution and contract for Acting Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks. The board will also hear public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Exhibit A: Dr. Carol D. Birks Resolution and Contract (2,329 KB attachment)
• Public may address the board on agenda items for up to 3 minutes
• Public may address the board on non-agenda items for up to 3 minutes

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown City School District Board is holding a regular meeting with action items including approval of minutes, reports, and contracts. The board will vote on the 2023-2024 instructional calendar, the health and safety plan, personnel actions, finance items (budgets for LCCC, CLIU, LCTI, and other purchases), and building contracts (lockers, playgrounds, fire system). Informational updates will be provided from commission liaisons, the library, recreation, and student representatives.

• Approval of 2023-2024 District Instructional Calendar (Exhibit B)
• Approval of 2022-2023 Health and Safety Plan (Exhibit A)
• Personnel Agenda (hires, resignations, etc.)
• Finance Agenda: budgets for Lehigh Carbon Community College, CLIU, LCTI; laptop purchase for paraprofessionals; paper bid; electricity purchasing
• Building contracts: lockers at Trexler Middle School, playground equipment at Dodd and Union Terrace Elementary, fire notification system at William Allen High School

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will hear presentations and consider action on the draft district budget for an upcoming fiscal year. Members will also review budgets for Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC), Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit (CLIU), and Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI). Additional items include a property appraisal (Valbridge), paper and electricity purchasing contracts, and a laptop purchase for paraprofessionals.

• Draft district budget (Exhibit A) presented by interim business managers
• LCCC budget (Exhibit B) and CLIU budget (Exhibit C) review
• LCTI budget (Exhibit D) and Valbridge property appraisal (Exhibit E)
• Paper bid (Exhibit F) and electricity purchasing (Exhibit G) contracts
• Laptop purchase for paraprofessionals (Exhibit H)

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The committee will discuss updates to the 2022-2023 Health & Safety Plan, review a draft 2023-2024 instructional calendar, and consider an external evaluation of Cohort 11. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Update to 2022-2023 Health & Safety Plan (Exhibit A)
• Draft 2023-2024 District Instructional Calendar (Exhibit B)
• Cohort 11 External Evaluation – action requested (Exhibit C)
• Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks to provide comments
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items

Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Allentown School District Building Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and vote on multiple facility contracts. These include a PA Co-Stars state contract for lockers at Trexler Middle School, playground equipment at Dodd and Union Terrace Elementary Schools, a fire notification system replacement at Wm. Allen High School, and a grant of right-of-way to PPL Electrical Utilities for Dodd Elementary. The meeting also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Approval of PA Co-Stars state contract for lockers and installation at Trexler Middle School
• Approval of PA Co-Stars state contract for playground equipment and installation at Dodd Elementary School
• Approval of PA Co-Stars state contract for playground equipment and installation at Union Terrace Elementary School
• Approval of grant of right-of-way to PPL Electrical Utilities Corporation for Dodd Elementary School
• Approval of PA Co-Stars state contract for fire notification system replacement at Wm. Allen High School

Regular Board Meeting

The Allentown City School District Board will hold a regular meeting on January 26, 2023, to act on the Superintendent's and Finance reports. Items include approval of a Capstone PebbleGo renewal, 2023 graduation dates, a new Program of Studies, and a MOU for Ramos Elementary. The board will also consider technology contracts for Cisco SMARTnet, network switches, and VMWare, as well as donations and budget transfers.

• Vote on Executive Director of Human Resources contract
• Approval of Capstone PebbleGo renewal (educational resource)
• Approval of 2023 graduation schedule for Allen, Dieruff, Building 21
• Consideration of Cisco SMARTnet, network switches, and VMWare contracts
• Approval of donations to Homeless Child and Youth Fund, Raub, and Dodd

Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will review several exhibits presented by Interim Business Managers Richard Fazio and Charles Linderman. Discussion topics include a draft budget presentation, network equipment, and a parking agreement.

• Draft Budget Presentation
• Cisco SMARTnet discussion
• Network Switches discussion
• VMWare discussion
• Lehigh Valley Heritage Parking Agreement

Special Board Meeting

This January 12, 2023 special board meeting of the Allentown City School District consists entirely of procedural items: call to order, roll call, pledges, remarks, and public comment periods. No old or new business is listed on the agenda. The meeting includes opportunities for patrons to address the board on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
• Board President's remarks
• Superintendent's remarks by Acting Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks
• No old or new business items listed

Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting

The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will hear a presentation and discuss the 2023-2024 Program of Studies, graduation plans for Allen, Dieruff, and Building 21, and a Capstone Pebble Go renewal. An action item will be considered for a memorandum of understanding with United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley for Ramos Elementary.

• Discussion of renewal quote for Capstone Pebble Go digital resources
• 2023 graduation dates and logistics for Allen, Dieruff, and Building 21 Allentown
• Review of 2023-2024 Program of Studies for the district
• Action item: Approve MOU with United Way for Ramos Elementary program