Allentown City School District public meetings in 2024
57 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The board will vote on several new policies, including one governing use of artificial intelligence in education, and consider a laptop purchase. They will also receive updates on various commissions, the district foundation, and student behavioral/attendance data. Several internship agreements with Moravian University and St. Luke's Hospital are up for approval.
- Policy 815.1 - Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Exhibit A - Laptops (purchase)
- Internship agreements with Moravian University and St. Luke's Hospital
- Obituary minute and resolution for Michael Hunsberger
- 2025-2026 Grades 6-12 Program of Studies
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and consider updates to 13 district policies, including a new policy on the use of artificial intelligence in education. Other policies cover Title I compliance, conflict of interest, hiring, internet use, and international field trips. No votes are scheduled; the committee is gathering information for future board action.
- Policy 815.1 - Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education (new policy)
- Policy 150 - Title I Comparability of Services
- Policy 827 - Conflict of Interest
- Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources
- Policy 121.1 - Overnight International Field Trips
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to discuss agenda items. The primary item for presentation and action is a request regarding new laptops.
- Exhibit A - New Laptops
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will review and possibly take action on two internship agreements: one with Moravian University for counselors and social worker interns, and another with St. Luke's Hospital for youth interns. The meeting also includes superintendent comments, public comment periods, and routine business.
- Exhibit A – Moravian University counselors and social worker internship agreement
- Exhibit B – St. Luke's Hospital internship program for youth
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
- Old and new business followed by adjournment motion
Reorganization Meeting
The Allentown School District Board of Directors holds its annual reorganization meeting. The board will nominate and elect a president and vice president, authorize the use of a signature stamp, and receive comments from the superintendent. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.
- Nomination and election of Board President
- Nomination and election of Board Vice President
- Authorization for use of a signature stamp
- Comments from Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks
Special Board Meeting
The board is meeting to discuss and review two specific district policies. The session includes opportunities for patrons to address the board on both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Policy 628: Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Procedures for Tax-Exempt Bonds
- Policy 827: Conflict of Interest
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will consider approving the project justification and schematic design for a new K-8 school, as well as a resolution authorizing a general obligation bond issuance and a tax assessment settlement. The agenda also includes policy revisions (student records, student government, public performances, military children), new literacy curriculum materials for K-5, a mental health series partnership, and a leadership pipeline agreement. Routine items such as board goals, public meeting calendar, personnel actions, and financial reports are also scheduled for action or discussion.
- Approval of project justification and schematic design (Plan Con A and B) for a new K-8 school
- Parameters resolution for general obligations bond issuance
- Tax assessment settlement (Exhibit B)
- K-5 literacy curriculum resources from Benchmark Express Materials for 2024-25
- Policy revisions: 216 (Student Records), 228 (Student Government), 230 (Public Performances), 232 (Student Decision-Making), 254 (Educational Opportunity for Military Children)
Special Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Building Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and consider approving the project justification and schematic design for a new K-8 school. The meeting includes superintendent comments and public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items.
- Exhibit A: Project justification and schematic design (Plan Con A and B) for a new K-8 school
- Discussion item: Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks' comments
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
- Motion to adjourn
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will hear a presentation on a parameters resolution and a proposal for a new K-8 school at Breslin. The committee may also take public comment on agenda items and discuss old and new business. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and possible future action.
- Exhibit A - Parameters Resolution (discussion only)
- Exhibit B - K-8 New School at Breslin (discussion only)
- Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks will give comments
- Public comment period for agenda items
- Motion to adjourn
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially act on five policies: Student Records (Policy 216), Student Government (Policy 228), Public Performances by Students (Policy 230), Student Involvement in Decision-Making (Policy 232), and Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Policy 254). Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks will provide comments. The meeting also includes opportunities for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Discussion of Policy 216 – Student Records
- Discussion of Policy 228 – Student Government
- Discussion of Policy 230 – Public Performances by Students
- Discussion of Policy 232 – Student Involvement in Decision-Making
- Discussion of Policy 254 – Educational Opportunity for Military Children, including an attachment on compact rules
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and possibly take action on three proposals: a mental health and parent coaching program from the Cook Center, new K-5 literacy curriculum resources, and a leadership pipeline agreement with New Leaders. The meeting also includes superintendent comments and opportunities for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Exhibit A: Cook Center for Human Connection – Mental Health Series and Parent Coaching
- Exhibit B: Literacy Curriculum Resources K-5 (Benchmark Express materials for 2024-25)
- Exhibit C: New Leaders Leadership Pipeline Proposal Agreement
- Board member Conover calls meeting to order and reviews agenda
- Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks gives comments
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will consider approval of the 2025-2026 budget and the 2022-2023 audit report, along with several financial items such as new money issuance and bus driver contracts. The board will also vote on personnel actions and health-related policy revisions covering immunizations, HIV, health screenings, food allergy, diabetes, medications, and asthma/epinephrine. Information updates are scheduled from the Allentown Human Relations Commission, Public Library, Recreation Commission, School District Foundation, and other bodies.
- Approval of 2025-2026 budget (Exhibit A to Finance Agenda)
- Approval of 2022-2023 audit report (Exhibit B)
- New money issuance (Exhibit D) and athletic van procurement (Exhibit F)
- Policy revisions on immunizations (Policy 203), HIV (203.1), health screenings (209), food allergy (209.1), diabetes (209.2), medications (210), and asthma/epinephrine (210.1)
- Superintendent's report includes contracts for mental health services, STEM enrichment, external evaluation, and Wonder Media addendum
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, pledges, and public comment periods. The board will review personnel and finance reports, including tax assessments, though the specific agenda items are contained in attached PDFs not reproduced here.
- Personnel agenda (attachment)
- Finance agenda (attachment)
- Exhibit A - Tax Assessments (attachment)
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will hear presentations and discuss three items: school-based mental health and mindfulness services, 21st Century Flying Classroom STEM enrichment, and external evaluation services for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. The meeting opens with a recap of agenda items, followed by superintendent comments. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda and non-agenda items.
- Exhibit A - School-Based Mental Health and Mindfulness Services (discussion/action)
- Exhibit B - 21st Century Flying Classroom STEM Academic Enrichment (discussion/action)
- Exhibit C - 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cohort External Evaluation Services (discussion/action)
- Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items and Non-Agenda Items
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Policy Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to present, discuss, and request action on several district policies. The focus is primarily on student health management and the district's mission statement.
- Policy 101: Mission Statement/Vision Statement/Core Values
- Policy 203: Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
- Policy 209.1: Food Allergy Management
- Policy 209.2: Diabetes Management
- Policy 210.1: Possession/Administration of Asthma Inhalers-Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Finance Committee will review and discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget calendar and budget, the 2022-2023 audit report, a money bond issuance, a contract for board room seating, an athletic van purchase, data backup, and a bus driver list. The meeting includes public comment periods.
- Exhibit A - Budget Calendar
- Exhibit B - Budget 2025-2026
- Exhibit C - 2022-2023 Audit Report
- Exhibit E - Money Bond Issuance
- Exhibit F - PA Co-Stars Contract for Board Room Seating
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District board will consider and vote on a variety of action items, including approval of minutes, personnel actions, finance items, and the superintendent's report. The superintendent's report includes contracts for integrated student support, a community schools partnership MOU, and marching band uniform purchases. Several policy revisions on instruction, enrollment, and attendance are also on the agenda. Informational updates will be provided on commissions and task forces.
- Approval of Communities in Schools contract for integrated student supports at William Allen High School
- Memorandum of Understanding with United Way, St. Luke's Health Network, and Communities in Schools for community school services
- Purchase of marching band uniforms for Louis E. Dieruff High School and William Allen High School
- Finance items including electricity procurement resolution, Chromebooks, and a video scoreboard system
- Policy revisions on alternative instruction (Policy 124), attendance (Policy 204), and enrollment (Policy 200)
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole meets to discuss eight policies: Alternative Instruction, Adult Education, Assessment System, Homework, Enrollment of Students, Admission of Students, Eligibility of Nonresident Students, and Attendance. No votes are scheduled; the committee will review these policies for possible recommendation to the full board.
- Policy 124 - Alternative Instruction review
- Policy 125 - Adult Education review
- Policy 127 - Assessment System review
- Policy 130 - Homework review
- Policy 200 - Enrollment of Students review
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and possibly take action on an Integrated Student Support contract and a renewal agreement with Lehigh Valley Children's Center for childcare services. The meeting also includes superintendent comments, public comment periods, and a motion to adjourn.
- Exhibit A - Integrated Student Support contract discussion and possible action
- Exhibit B - Lehigh Valley Children's Center Childcare Renewal Agreement discussion and possible action
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting of the Allentown City School District includes call to order, roll call, pledges, and public comment periods. The board will hear remarks from the Board President and Superintendent, and review the Board of Director's Agenda and Personnel Agenda. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda; it is largely procedural.
- Public comment allowed on agenda items (3 minutes per patron)
- Public comment allowed on non-agenda items (3 minutes per patron)
- Board of Director's Agenda report (PDF attached, details not listed)
- Personnel Agenda report (PDF attached, details not listed)
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will review and potentially act on several financial items, including a transportation update, an electricity procurement authorizing resolution, a benefit management system, Chromebooks, and property assessment. The meeting is the second committee meeting of the day, following the Education Committee. Public comment is allowed on both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Exhibit A - Transportation update
- Exhibit B - Electricity Procurement Authorizing Resolution
- Exhibit C - Benefit Management System
- Exhibit D - Chromebooks
- Exhibit E - Property Assessment
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School Board will vote on awarding a feasibility study to Breslin Architects, approve multiple new policies (tutoring, homebound instruction, field trips, etc.), and act on the Superintendent's Report including school improvement plans, a Head Start collaboration, and the Gear Up budget. The board will also receive updates from the Human Relations Commission, Public Library, and other committees, and consider personnel and finance items.
- Feasibility study award to Breslin Architects
- 2024-2025 depositories approval
- Tax assessment appeals
- Gear Up action plan and budget for 2024-2025
- New policies on tutoring, homebound instruction, field trips, and concussion management
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole meets to discuss and potentially take action on 11 policies, including tutoring, homebound instruction, independent study, field trips, concussion management, sudden cardiac arrest, and multiple policies regarding home education programs. The meeting includes superintendent comments and public comment periods. The committee will review proposed policy changes and may recommend actions to the full board.
- Review of Policy 116 - Tutoring
- Review of Policy 121 - Field Trips
- Review of Policy 123.1 - Concussion Management
- Review of Policy 137 - Home Education Programs
- Review of Policy 137.3 - Participation in Career and Technical Education by Home Education Students
Education Committee of the Whole
The Allentown School District Education Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss and receive information on several education agenda items, including school improvement plans, a Head Start collaboration, the Gear Up action plan and budget, family engagement and English language development supplemental, and renewal of Lexia Learning Systems. The meeting includes routine procedural items and opportunities for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Discussion of School Improvement Plans (Exhibit A)
- Community Services for Children – Head Start Collaboration (Exhibit B)
- Gear Up Action Plan and Budget for 2024-2025 (Exhibit C)
- Family Engagement and English Language Development Supplemental (Exhibit D)
- Lexia Learning Systems Elementary and Secondary Renewal (Exhibit E)
Special Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will hold a special meeting following the reorganization meeting. Agenda items include consideration of the Executive Education Academy Charter School renewal, a property purchase agreement, acceptance of donations, and personnel matters. The meeting also includes procedural items and public comment periods on both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Exhibit A - Executive Education Academy Charter School Renewal
- Exhibit A - Property Purchase Agreement
- Exhibit B - Ramos Donation
- Exhibit C - ULINE Donation
- Personnel Agenda
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee will discuss and possibly take action on five key items, including designating depositories for 2024-2025, a transportation update, a property purchase agreement, a contract with Breslin Architects, and tax assessment appeals. Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks will provide comments, and there is an opportunity for public comment on agenda items.
- Designation of 2024-2025 depositories (Exhibit A)
- Transportation update (Exhibit B)
- Property purchase agreement (Exhibit C)
- Breslin Architects contract (Exhibit D)
- Tax assessment appeals (Exhibit E)
Regular Board Meeting
The board will consider approving new K-5 curriculum resources for math, science, social studies, and literacy. It will also vote on dual enrollment agreements with Penn State and Lehigh Carbon Community College, a transit service agreement with LANTA, and multiple donations and contracts. Information updates from committees and student representatives are scheduled.
- K-5 math, science, social studies, and literacy curriculum resources (Exhibits A-D)
- Penn State dual enrollment agreement for 2024-2025 (Exhibit E)
- Lehigh Carbon Community College concurrent enrollment agreement (Exhibit F)
- LANTA transit service access agreement for 2024-2025 school year (Exhibit K)
- Valley Health Partners vision plan (Exhibit I)
Education Committee of the Whole
The Education Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially vote on several education agenda items, including a one-year contract extension for Building 21, updates to the Student & Family Handbook, Health & Safety Plan revisions, and adoption of digital learning curriculum providers for K-5 and grades 6-12. The committee will also review a strategic planning presentation.
- Building 21 one-year contract extension
- 2024-2025 Student & Family District Handbook updates
- 2023-2024 Health & Safety Plan updates
- Imagine Learning K-5 Digital Curriculum Provider
- EdforTech Alliance Digital Curriculum for grades 6-12
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will consider the budget presentation and vote on several policies, including academic standards, comprehensive counseling, and language instruction for English learners. The board will also act on personnel items, finance contracts, and a summer program agreement. Patrons may address the board on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Budget presentation for upcoming fiscal year
- Consideration of three policy revisions (Academic Standards, Counseling, English Learners)
- Great Explorations summer program agreements
- Finance contracts for First Alt, K12 Insight, Allen Media Studio, and school painting
- Job descriptions for Director of Athletics, COO, and Logistics/Inventory Specialist
Special Board Meeting
The board is meeting to review reports from the Board of Directors, the Superintendent, and Personnel. The agenda includes a resolution for Issa Alhamwi and a job description for a Coordinator of Translation and Interpretation.
- Obituary Minute and Resolution for Issa Alhamwi
- Job Description for Coordinator of Translation and Interpretation
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially take action on three items: the Great Explorations summer program (Exhibit A), Total Solutions special education services (Exhibit B), and renewal of the Counslr mobile application (Exhibit C). The meeting includes superintendent comments and public comment periods.
- Discussion of Exhibit A - Great Explorations Summer Program
- Discussion of Exhibit B - Total Solutions for Special Education
- Discussion of Exhibit C - Counslr Mobile Application renewal
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Policy Committee will hold a meeting to discuss and possibly recommend updates to four policies: Academic Standards (Policy 102), Comprehensive School Counseling Program (Policy 112), Language Instruction for English Learners (Policy 138), and Migrant Students (Policy 142). The agenda includes public comment periods on agenda items and non-agenda items. No formal votes are listed; the sole action item is adjournment.
- Discussion of Policy 102 - Academic Standards
- Discussion of Policy 112 - Comprehensive School Counseling Program
- Discussion of Policy 138 - Language Instruction Educational Program for English Learners
- Discussion of Policy 142 - Migrant Students
- 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 discuss and potentially act on the budget presentation, a transportation update, a FirstAlt contract, and a K-12 Insight communication platform. The meeting includes superintendent comments and public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items.
- Exhibit A - Budget Presentation
- Exhibit B - Transportation Update
- Exhibit C - FirstAlt Contract
- Exhibit D - K-12 Insight 'Let's Talk' platform
- Motion to adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will consider a series of policy updates regarding curriculum, textbooks, and instructional materials. The meeting includes recommendations for 2024 graduates from Allen HS, Building 21, and Dieruff HS, as well as reports on facility renovations and budget presentations.
- Policy updates for Comprehensive Planning (100), Curriculum (105), and Textbooks (108)
- Graduation recommendations for Allen HS, Building 21, and Dieruff HS
- Harrison-Morton Middle School restroom renovations
- Master Services Agreement with Hazel Health Inc. and Telehealth Services USA
- Playground installation and new Early Childhood Center furniture purchase
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting covers procedural items like call to order, roll call, and public comment, along with reports from the superintendent, personnel, and finance departments. Attachments reference a DeSales University summer AI internship program and an exhibit for school district architects, but no votes or decisions are specified in the agenda.
- Superintendent's report and agenda (attachment: DeSales University ASD Summer AI Interns)
- Personnel report and agenda (attachment: Personnel Agenda for May 9, 2024)
- Finance report and agenda (attachment: Finance Agenda for Special Board)
- Exhibit A - School District Architects (attachment in finance report)
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items allowed (3 minutes each)
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Policy Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to present, discuss, or take action on several district policies. These items primarily focus on curriculum, instructional materials, and planning.
- Policy 100 - Comprehensive Planning
- Policy 105 - Curriculum
- Policy 105.1 - Review of Instructional Materials by Parents/Guardians and Students
- Policy 105.2 - Exemption from Instruction
- Policy 108 - Adoption of Textbooks
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole is discussing the 2024-2025 budget, transportation plans, draft projections, and several facility projects. Items include restroom renovations at Harrison-Morton Middle School, new playground equipment at Lincoln Elementary, and selection of an architect.
- 2024-2025 Budget Discussion (Exhibit A)
- Transportation Discussion for 2024-2025 (Exhibit B)
- ASD 2024-25 Projections DRAFT (Exhibit C)
- Harrison-Morton Middle School Restroom Renovations (Exhibit D)
- Playground Equipment at Lincoln Elementary (Exhibit E)
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and possibly act on several agenda items, including the 2024-2025 Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit (CLIU) facilities plan, STREAM supplies for Central Elementary School, Renaissance Star assessments and project management, and a DeSales University summer AI intern partnership. The meeting also includes superintendent comments and public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items.
- Exhibit A: 2024-2025 CLIU Facilities Plan
- Exhibit B: STREAM supplies for Central Elementary School
- Exhibit C: Renaissance Star Assessments and Project Management 2024-2025
- Exhibit D: DeSales University summer AI intern partnership
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss various policy revisions, including transportation and food services. The meeting includes reports on student attendance and behavior, as well as proposals for new classroom technology and instructional materials.
- Policy updates for Transportation (810), Food Services (808), and Board Governance
- Proposed LEGO Education STEM Robotics resources for K-8
- Purchase of Pre-K Art iPad carts and graphing calculators
- MOU for Security Professionals and Paraprofessional Summer Scholar rates 2024
- Grant applications for PCCD Meritorious and 21st CCLC Cohort 12
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend action on a series of board policies, including transportation, food services, and governance procedures. Items include Policy 810 on transportation, Policy 808 on food services, and Policy 140.1 on extracurricular participation by charter/cyber charter students. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a motion to adjourn.
- Policy 810 - Transportation
- Policy 808 - Food Services
- Policy 140.1 - Extracurricular Participation by Charter/Cyber Charter Students
- Policy 006.1 - Attendance at Meetings Via Electronic Communications
- Multiple governance policies (Policies 000-007, 011)
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will review a budget presentation from Interim CFO Jeffry Cuff, receive updates on transportation and ARPA capital projects, and consider authorizing applications for three Public School Facility Improvement Grants: Roosevelt-Mosser-SMMS, Wm. Allen High School Central Heating Plant, and Wm. Allen High School Natatorium Renovation. The committee will also discuss a PCCD Meritorious Grant and a 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant.
- Budget presentation by Interim CFO Jeffry Cuff
- Transportation update
- ARPA Capital Projects Fund update
- PCCD Meritorious Grant and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant discussions
- Authorization resolutions for facility improvement grants at Roosevelt-Mosser-SMMS, Wm. Allen HS Central Heating Plant, and Wm. Allen HS Natatorium
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Education Committee will discuss and vote on requests for educational resources, including STEM robotics, art iPads, and musical instruments, as well as a security agreement with the Allentown Police Department.
- LEGO Education STEM Robotics Resources for K-8
- PreK-5 Art iPad Carts
- Musical Instruments for Central Elementary School STREAM Academy
- Graphing Calculators
- Security & Allentown Police MOU
Special Board Meeting
This is a procedural special board meeting of the Allentown City School District. The board will hear personnel and finance reports, including an exhibit on an ARPA grant. Public comment is permitted on both agenda and non-agenda items. No votes or specific actions are listed in the agenda text.
- Personnel agenda (agenda item 4.1, attached PDF)
- Finance agenda with Exhibit A - ARPA Grant (agenda items 5.1 and 5.2, attached PDFs)
- Public comment allowed on agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
- Public comment allowed on non-agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will discuss a series of financial policies and review the 2024-2025 and updated 2023-2024 school calendars. The meeting includes reports on student behavior and attendance data from February 2024 and a personnel agenda for action.
- Review of 13 financial policies including Cooperative Purchasing, Payroll, and District Audit
- Approval of 2024-2025 and updated 2023-2024 ASD Calendars
- Finance exhibits for Allen Parking Lot, Dodd Water Replacement, and Ritter Modular
- Job description for Director of World Languages and Multilingual Services
- Obituary minute and resolution for Sonja Kustafik
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting follows reorganization and includes multiple proposals from the superintendent, such as a new Elementary Dual Language Immersion Academy for 2024-2025, purchase of orchestra instruments for South Mountain Middle School, adoption of K-8 and 9-12 science curriculum resources, purchase of a sound system for William Allen High School auditorium, and personnel actions. The board also sets time for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Elementary Dual Language Immersion Academy for 2024-2025
- South Mountain Middle School Orchestra Instruments purchase
- Amplify Science K-8 Curriculum Resources and Professional Development
- HMH Science Dimensions 9-12 Curriculum Resources and Professional Development
- Sound System for William Allen High School Auditorium
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and possibly act on several instructional and operational items, including a proposed Elementary Dual Language Immersion Academy for the 2024-2025 school year. Other agenda items cover curriculum resources for science and social studies, purchases of instruments and a sound system, contracts with Intermediate 21, and decodable books for elementary schools. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Exhibit A: Elementary Dual Language Immersion Academy for 2024-2025 school year
- Exhibit G: Sound system for William Allen High School Auditorium
- Exhibit C: Amplify Science K-8 Curriculum Resources and Professional Development
- Exhibit D: HMH Science Dimensions 0-12 Curriculum Resources and Professional Development
- Exhibit F: Non-Public Contracts with Intermediate 21
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole meets to discuss the upcoming budget, transportation services, and a series of operational contracts and leases. Items include custodial services, a polling place lease, modular buildings, water replacement, and evacuation agreements. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.
- Budget presentation (Exhibit A) by Interim CFO Jeffry Cuff
- Transportation discussion (Exhibit B)
- Allen Parking Lot project (Exhibit C)
- Dodd Water Replacement (Exhibit D)
- Custodial Services contract (Exhibit E)
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and possibly act on proposed revisions to 12 policies covering cooperative purchasing, payroll, student funds, audits, and tax matters. The meeting also includes superintendent comments and time for public comment on agenda items. No final board action is taken at this committee level.
- Policy 613 – Cooperative Purchasing
- Policy 614 – Payroll Authorization
- Policy 618 – Student Activity Funds
- Policy 619 – District Audit
- Policy 621 – Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will hold a regular meeting on February 22, 2024, to vote on a proposed behavioral health services agreement with Hazel Health, alongside multiple policy revisions, personnel actions, and finance contracts. The agenda includes updates from various commissions and reports on student behavior and attendance data. Several financial exhibits cover contracts with Lehigh Carbon Community College, CLIU, LCTI, and expenditures for cameras and budget transfers.
- Policy revisions for fiscal objectives, budget planning, adoption, tax levy, and investment of district funds (Policies 601–611)
- Superintendent's report includes Exhibit A: Memorandum of Agreement with Hazel Health for behavioral health services
- Finance report exhibits for contracts with LCCC, CLIU 21, LCTI, PFM, Insight, and camera system purchases
- Budget transfers and Wheels of Time Ladies Auxiliary donated revenue
- Personnel agenda and obituary resolution for Jacqueline Gardner
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown City School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially take action on a series of fiscal policies covering budget planning, tax levy and collection, tuition income, bank accounts, and investment of district funds. The meeting also includes opening remarks, superintendent comments, and public comment periods. No final decisions are expected at this committee meeting.
- Policy 601 - Fiscal Objectives
- Policy 602 - Budget Planning
- Policy 603 - Budget Preparation
- Policy 604 - Budget Adoption
- Policy 605 - Tax Levy
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will review the 2024-2025 budget presentation, along with proposed budgets for Lehigh Carbon Community College, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit, and Lehigh Career and Technical Institute. The committee will also discuss updates on transportation, a service agreement with PFM, a master service agreement with Insight Global, a PCCD grant for cameras, and a donation from Lehigh Valley Educators Credit Union.
- Exhibit A - 2024-2025 Budget Presentation Discussion
- Exhibit E - Transportation Update
- Exhibit F - PFM Agreement
- Exhibit G - Insight Global Masters Service Agreement
- Exhibit H - PCCD Grant for cameras
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and possibly take action on several items, including the Program of Studies, Health and Safety Plan updates, a playground project at a school, extended reality learning environments, and a mental health mobile app. No votes are recorded on the agenda; these are presentations and discussions before the full board meeting.
- Exhibit A – Program of Studies review and potential action
- Exhibit B – Health and Safety Plan updates for 2023-2024
- Exhibit C – PE Lu Playground project (quote attached)
- Exhibit D – Extended Reality (XR) Experiential Learning Environments (quote attached)
- Exhibit E – Counslr Mobile App for student mental health support
Special Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several agenda items, including a proposed Program of Studies, an update to the 2023-2024 Health and Safety Plan, a playground project quote for PE Lu Playground, and new technology initiatives such as an Extended Reality (XR) learning environment and a Counslr mobile app. The meeting also includes a personnel report and opportunities for public comment.
- Exhibit A: Program of Studies
- Exhibit B: ASD Health and Safety Plan 2023-2024 updates
- Exhibit C: PE Lu Playground project with quote from Clinton Learning
- Exhibit D: Extended Reality (XR) Experiential Learning Environments quote
- Exhibit E: Counslr Mobile App
Regular Board Meeting
The Allentown School District Board will hold a regular meeting on January 25, 2024, to discuss and vote on several action items. These include approval of minutes, reports from committees, and a policy agenda covering nepotism, GASB Statement 34, federal fiscal compliance, travel reimbursement, and fraud. The board will also consider the superintendent's report including a consulting agreement with Devopar for math and literacy coaching, and the finance report with multiple contracts for transportation, energy savings, and facility maintenance. Personnel actions include a resolution for an employee and salaried substitutes for the second semester.
- Policy 304.1 (Nepotism) and Policy 828 (Fraud) first readings
- Devopar Consulting agreement for Math and Literacy Leadership Coaching
- Transportation Contract Summary
- Guaranteed Energy Saving Agreement Amendment with McClure Company
- Personnel Resolution for Employee #39385 and Salaried Substitutes
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will review a data presentation, Imagine Learning data, and discuss a successor agreement with Devopar. Public comment will be heard on agenda and non-agenda items. The meeting includes superintendent comments and old/new business.
- Data presentation (Exhibit A)
- Imagine Learning data discussion (Exhibit B)
- ASD Devopar Successor Agreement (Exhibit C) – action requested
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
- Superintendent comments by Dr. Carol D. Birks
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Allentown School District Policy Committee will discuss and possibly act on several policies including nepotism (304.1), GASB 34 (622), federal fiscal compliance (626), travel reimbursement for federal programs (626.1), and fraud (828). This meeting is for discussion and action on these policies.
- Policy 304.1 – Nepotism
- Policy 622 – GASB Statement 34
- Policy 626 – Federal Fiscal Compliance
- Policy 626.1 – Travel Reimbursement – Federal Programs
- Policy 828 – Fraud
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will review a budget presentation by Interim Chief Financial Officer Jeffry Cuff. The body is also considering several facility maintenance contracts and staffing agreements.
- Budget Presentation (Exhibit A)
- Guaranteed Savings Agreement Amendment with McClure Company
- HVAC projects for the Administration Building and Trexler
- Kelly Education contracts for employment and paraprofessionals
- Polling Place Lease Agreement