Parkland School District public meetings in 2025
50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board Meeting - 7:15 p.m.
The Parkland School Board will vote on a $250,000 grant application for a student pre-apprenticeship course at Parkland High School. Other action items include approving a Highway Occupancy Permit for the high school expansion project, a 1Password software license agreement, and personnel changes. The board will also hold a second reading and vote on a diabetes management policy.
- Approval of $250,000 grant application for PHS Student Pre-Apprenticeship course
- Approval of Highway Occupancy Permit from PennDOT for PHS Expansion Project
- Approval of 19-month, $2,698.50 1Password license agreement for 21 users
- Second reading and approval of Board Policy 209.2 on Diabetes Management
- Personnel items: hires, resignations, and leave requests including a new elementary head cook at $26.98/hr
Board Organization Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
This is the annual board organization meeting where the Parkland School District Board of Directors will elect a temporary president, certify election results, administer the oath of office to newly-elected and re-elected directors, and then elect the board president and vice-president. The agenda is procedural, with no policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Election of temporary president and board president/vice-president
- Certification of election results by Mrs. Leslie Frisbie
- Oath of office for newly-elected and re-elected board directors
- Public comment period
- Pledge of Allegiance led by students from Kernsville Elementary School
Parkland School Board Meeting
The Parkland School Board will vote on several major facilities contracts, including a $3.7 million early steel package for the high school expansion and a $1.45 million chiller replacement. The board will also consider approving $199,338 for new marching band uniforms, a dual enrollment agreement with Lackawanna College, and the district's priority goals for 2025-2026. Personnel actions include retirements, resignations, and hiring of teachers and staff.
- Approval of $3,715,190 early steel package for Parkland High School expansion (Szoke Brothers)
- Approval of $1,449,693 chiller replacement agreement with McClure Co.
- Approval of $199,338.50 for Parkland High School marching band uniforms from G2 Performance, LLC
- Approval of Lackawanna College dual enrollment articulation agreement
- Approval of 2025-2026 Parkland School District Priority Goals
Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Policy and Finance Committee will discuss a parameters resolution for borrowing, the 2026-2027 preliminary budget summary, real estate tax collections, an investment update, and charter payments. The committee will also review board policy updates and hear a superintendent update on meeting dates and structure. Public comment will be taken.
- Parameters resolution for borrowing (action item)
- 2026-2027 preliminary budget summary (information item)
- Real estate tax collections update
- Investment update
- Update on charter payments
Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will receive updates on athletics, arts, and the Office of Teaching and Learning. Items include a proposal for the High School Program of Studies, a review of a Title I Arts & Letters Parent Night, and a revision to the Parkland Behavioral Strategies Program. The committee will also consider articulation and affiliation agreements with Lackawanna College and Eastern University, as well as out-of-state and overnight field trips.
- PHS Marching Band Uniforms update
- High School Program of Studies Proposal
- Parkland Behavioral Strategies Program Revision
- Lackawanna College Articulation Agreement
- Out-of-State and Overnight Field Trips
Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Facilities and Operations Committee will discuss and take action on several capital projects, including the Vision 2030 early steel bid package for Parkland High School, chiller replacement, transformer purchase, and credit change orders for Fogelsville and Schnecksville Elementary. Food services will address a kitchen steamer purchase, staffing, and the impact of the PDE budget impasse. The committee will also consider board meeting dates and a shared services agreement.
- Vision 2030 - PHS - Early Steel Bid Package (action/discussion)
- PHS - Chiller Replacement for Existing Building (action/discussion)
- PHS Addition Project Transformer Purchase (action/discussion)
- Fogelsville - Credit Change Order (action/discussion)
- Kratzer Elementary and South Whitehall Township (action/discussion)
Parkland School Board Meeting
The Parkland School Board will consider multiple contracts, change orders, and field trip approvals. Key items include $285,000 in change orders for the Education and Operations Building, a $140,848 water line increase at the high school, and new camera systems for the turf stadium and Fogelsville Elementary funded by a $238,000 state grant. The board will also vote on a bilingual psychologist contract at $138 per hour and approve out-of-state field trips including the marching band to Honolulu.
- Change orders for Education and Operations Building totaling $285,587 (additions) and $129,340 (credits)
- Change order for Parkland High School water line: $140,848 addition
- Bilingual psychologist contract with Celeste Green at $138/hour for one year
- Two camera proposals from Turn-Key Technologies: $20,026 for high school turf stadium and $30,441 for Fogelsville Elementary, funded by PCCD grant
- PHS Marching Band field trip to Honolulu, HI for National Memorial Day Parade, May 23-28 2026, 150 students
Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School Board will hold a workshop meeting with an academic data review presentation and a public comment period. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.
- Academic data review by Ms. Kelly Rosario and Dr. Jason Henry
- Public comment period led by Dr. Mark Madson
Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District's Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will meet to receive updates on the visual and performing arts program, including theater and marching band uniforms, as well as student services, teaching and learning, and athletics. The agenda also includes a discussion on a graduation agreement with PPL Center and several other affiliation and service agreements.
- Theater Update - Dr. Renee Mosser
- Marching Band Uniforms
- Bilingual Psychologist Agreement
- Pinebrook Family Answers Agreement Amendment
- Dailey Resources LTD Oxygen Company Agreement
Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Facilities and Operations Committee will meet to discuss capital projects, multiple change orders for the Education and Operations Building and Fogelsville Bus Loop, a water line change order at the high school, and agreements for bus repair and camera proposals. The committee will also review food service reports and hear public comment.
- Capital Projects Update
- Change Orders Batch 1 and 2 - Education and Operations Building
- Change Order #1 and #2 - Fogelsville Bus Loop
- Change Order - High School Water Line
- Brightbill Body Works Agreement and Turn-Key Technologies Camera Proposals
Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Policy and Finance Committee will receive an update on the 2026-2027 budget and real estate tax collections. The committee is scheduled to vote on a resolution for charter payments and a memorandum of understanding with Seven Generations. Policy updates and a superintendent update are also on the agenda.
- 2026-2027 Budget Update
- Real Estate Tax Collections
- Resolution for Charter Payments (action item)
- Seven Generations MOU (action item)
- Board Policy Updates
Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the district's 2025-2026 goals, presented by Dr. Timothy Chorones and Dr. Michelle Minotti. The meeting includes a public comment period and adjournment.
- Presentation and discussion of 2025-2026 district goals
- Public comment period for residents
- Meeting broadcast live via online link
Parkland School Board Meeting
The Parkland School Board will vote on multiple contracts, including translation services, special education programming, and a psychologist agreement, as well as personnel changes and construction-related approvals. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and the treasurer's report.
- Renewal of Transperfect translation services agreement
- New Story Schools agreement for Autistic Support and Emotional Support programming
- Independent contract with psychologist Tara Dugas at $100/hour
- Escrow agreement with South Whitehall Township for Transportation Center project ($49,000)
- Change order credit of $20,912.30 for Kernsville Elementary drainage project
Parkland School Board Meeting-Voting Workshop
The Parkland School Board will vote on authorizing solicitors to intervene and object to the Nexus 78 warehouse project. The board will also discuss and potentially approve contracts for translation services, a school psychologist at $100/hour, and a parent transportation agreement. Several facilities items are on the agenda, including an escrow agreement for the Transportation Center project and a change order credit for the Kernsville Drainage Project.
- Petition to intervene and object to the Nexus 78 warehouse project
- Independent psychologist contractor agreement with Tara Dugas at $100/hour
- Escrow agreement with South Whitehall Township for Transportation Center project ($49,000)
- Change order credit of $20,912.30 for Kernsville Drainage Project
- Overnight field trip for PHS Orchestra to Manhattan, NY (May 8-9, 2026)
Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School Board will receive an update on the Parkland High School Addition project as part of the Vision 2030 plan. The administration, along with Alloy 5 Architects and Alvin H. Butz Company, will present the latest information. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.
- Vision 2030: Parkland High School Update presentation by Mr. Arthur Oakes
- Presentation includes Alloy 5 Architects and Alvin H. Butz Company
- Public comment period scheduled
Parkland School Board Meeting
The Parkland School Board will consider approving several contracts and agreements, including a music license, a school psychologist contract, and special education service agreements with outside agencies. The board will also vote on purchases for a shade sail, a maintenance truck, and a warming cabinet, as well as an emergency operations plan. A lengthy list of personnel items includes retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, and new hires for teaching and support positions.
- Approval of contract with Music Theatre International for $740 for high school family show license
- Approval of independent psychologist contract at $90/hour for one year
- Approval of annual special education agreements with ABASS, BHA, Buxmont Academy, Hogan Learning Academy, Lehigh Learning Academy, Meridian Academy, and LVCIL
- Approval of Turnitin LLC agreement for $17,574.63 for academic integrity platform
- Purchase of maintenance truck from Bergey's Buick GMC for $50,256
Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Policy and Finance Committee will hear a business office update covering audit/budget, state funding, and federal funding. The committee will also review several board policies, including a second reading of Policy 904 on bags, and receive a superintendent update. The meeting includes a public comment period.
- Audit/Budget Update from Business Office
- State Funding Update
- Federal Funding Update
- Second Read of Policy 904 (bag policy)
- Review of policies including 317 Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures and 626 Federal Fiscal Compliance
Facilities and Operations Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Facilities and Operations Committee will meet to discuss several items including a shade structure for Schnecksville, a new maintenance truck, and the Vision 2030 plan for Parkland High School. The meeting also includes updates on the Emergency Operations Plan, a food service equipment purchase, and the superintendent's report. All items are listed as discussion or information only; no votes are scheduled.
- Schnecksville Courtyard Shade – discussion of a shade structure (file: PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT RE SHADE SAILS.pdf)
- New Maintenance Truck – discussion of vehicle purchase (file: vehicle-detail-summary-report.pdf)
- Vision 2030 – PHS update on Parkland High School plan
- OMS Equipment Purchase – food service equipment for Orefield Middle School (file: Singer quote mobile heated cabinet.pdf)
- Emergency Operations Plan – procedural update
Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will review and discuss multiple contracts and agreements, including a family show contract with Music Theatre International, special education service agreements, and college affiliation agreements. The committee will also receive updates on visual and performing arts, student services, teaching and learning, athletics, and an overnight field trip. Public comment will be heard.
- Family Show Contract with Music Theatre International
- Independent Psychologist contract with Theresa Schinkowitch
- Annual Agreements for Special Education Supports and Services (ABASS, BHA, Buxmont, HLA, LLA, Meridian, LVCIL)
- Turnitin, LLC order form and master registration agreement
- Affiliation agreements with Albright College, Cedar Crest College, and Misericordia University
Parkland School Board Meeting
The Parkland School Board will vote on an intermunicipal agreement with Upper Macungie Township to provide a School Resource Officer for three elementary schools in North Whitehall Township. The board will also consider approving five tax assessment stipulation agreements, filing new district-initiated tax appeals for 2026, and hiring numerous staff including teachers, paraprofessionals, and bus drivers. Additionally, the board will review a federal funding update and approve several board policies on second reading.
- Approval of Intermunicipal Agreement with Upper Macungie Township for a School Resource Officer (SRO) for three elementary schools in North Whitehall Township, 5-year term, district covers salary and benefits
- Approval of five tax stipulation agreements settling real estate tax assessment appeals for properties including 555 Nestle Way, Breinigsville and 110 PA Route 100, Breinigsville
- Authorization to file district-initiated tax appeals for the 2026 school tax year
- Approval of TheaterWorksUSA Corp. agreement for two theater performances for all district Kindergarten and First Grade students at a cost of $5,800
- Approval of eTrition read-only agreement for point of sale data access, $1,500 over three years (Aug 1, 2025 – Jul 31, 2028)
Parkland School Board Meeting
The Parkland School Board will vote on adopting the 2025-2026 general fund budget of $248,755,099, which sets a real estate tax rate of 17.80 mills. The board will also consider textbook adoptions, facility contracts, and federal grant applications. Several personnel resignations and retirements are listed for approval.
- Adoption of $248,755,099 general fund budget with 17.80-mill tax rate
- Approval of $863,940.66 for elementary language arts curriculum (Great Minds Arts & Letters)
- Approval of $689,535.89 for world language textbooks (German, Spanish, French, ASL)
- Approval of $556,000 bid from Barker & Barker Paving for high school construction prep
- Approval of $415,625 security upgrade from Johnson Controls, funded by PCCD grant
Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will hear updates on elementary and middle school end-of-year benchmark data, online testing feedback, and summer professional development. The agenda also includes a technology update on a device protection plan and PowerSchool software renewal quotes, as well as affiliation agreements with DeSales and East Stroudsburg universities. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information.
- Elementary Acadience EOY Benchmark Data presented by Dr. Adrienne Kashner
- Middle School Fastbridge EOY Benchmark Data presented by Dr. Jason Henry and Ms. Miranda Spengler
- Device Protection Plan update from Dr. Thomas Derhammer
- PowerSchool Software Application Renewal Quotes from Mr. Ed Kobus
- Affiliation agreements with DeSales University and East Stroudsburg University
Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Policy and Finance Committee will discuss the proposed 2025-2026 final budget, a homestead/farmstead resolution, fund balance commitments, a capital reserve transfer, insurance renewal, summer hours MOU, and an ACCESS program agreement. The committee also will review a residency verification software proposal and board policy updates.
- 2025-2026 Final Budget
- Homestead Farmstead Exclusion Resolution for 2025-2026
- Capital Reserve Transfer
- Insurance Renewal
- School-Based ACCESS Program Agreement for special education reimbursement
Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Facilities and Operations Committee will consider awarding bids for the Fogelsville Bus Loop electric work and Kernsville drainage, discuss proposed meal prices for 2025-26, and review a door access control quote and visitor management software. The committee also plans to discuss summer feeding, SchoolCafe payment processing, and the 2025-2026 committee structure.
- Fogelsville Bus Loop electric bid award
- Kernsville drainage bid award
- Proposed meal prices for 2025-26
- Door access control quote
- Visitor management software
Parkland School Board Meeting
The Parkland School Board will consider adopting a proposed final general fund budget of $248,755,099 for fiscal year 2025-2026, with a real estate tax rate of 17.80 mills. The board will also vote on several contracts, personnel actions, and policy updates. Public comment on agenda items is scheduled.
- Adoption of proposed final general fund budget of $248,755,099 with 17.80-mill tax rate
- Approval of $9,540 annual subscription plus $1,995 implementation fee for PrimeroEdge food service payment processing
- Approval of $160,837.15 proposal from IntegraONE for disaster recovery site and data backup equipment
- Naming of new operations center at 2619 Stadium Drive, Orefield as Parkland Education and Operations Building
- Personnel actions including hiring of teachers, retirements, and appointment of Justina Verile as Schnecksville Elementary principal at $115,000 salary
Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the proposed final budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes a budget presentation by Mrs. Leslie Frisbie and a period for public comment.
- Presentation of the 2025-2026 proposed final budget
- Public comment period for residents
Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Facilities and Operations Committee will hear updates on food service, technology, and facilities. Items include a PrimeroEdge POS software quote, a share table program, summer feeding, a disaster recovery site refresh proposal from IntegraONE, a solar presentation, high school summer work, and naming of a new facility. Public comment will be taken.
- PrimeroEdge POS software quote (updated)
- Share Table Program discussion
- Summer Feeding Program update
- Proposal from IntegraONE for Disaster Recovery Site Refresh
- Solar presentation and naming of new facility
Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will receive a teaching and learning update covering an elementary literacy program, spring Title I and Raising Readers nights, a secondary world language resource review cycle, a new AP African American Social Studies resource, and an ESL summer picnic. The meeting also includes other business, a superintendent update, and public comment.
- Elementary Literacy Update with attached quotes for Arts & Letters K-2 and 3-5 materials
- Spring Title 1 Nights and Raising Readers Night presentations
- Secondary World Language Resource Review Cycle and new AP African American Social Studies resource
- ESL Summer Picnic
- Next AAA meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025
Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Policy and Finance Committee will receive updates from the Business Office regarding the 2025-2026 budget and several upcoming bids. The meeting also includes a review of board policies and an update from the Superintendent.
- 2025-2026 Budget Update
- PSBA Renewal
- 2025-2026 Science Bid
- 2025-2026 Art Supply Bid
- 2025-2026 Nurse Supply Bid
Parkland School Board Budget Seminar
The Parkland School Board is holding a budget seminar to discuss the upcoming budget. The agenda includes public comment and budget presentations. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed.
- Public comment period
- Budget presentations
Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Board of Directors is holding a workshop meeting. The main agenda item is a presentation and board update on the Capital Action Plan, which will be given by Mr. Art Oakes. The meeting also includes a period for public comment before adjournment.
- Capital Action Plan presentation and board update (Attachment 25-008)
- Public comment period
Parkland School Board Meeting
The Parkland School Board is meeting to approve minutes, reports, and a series of contracts and personnel actions. Key decisions include awarding construction bids for the Operations Center Phase 3 and Fogelsville Bus Loop improvements, purchasing Chromebooks and vans, and approving various agreements for student services and events.
- Award $1,911,932 in bids for Operations Center Phase 3 construction (total $2,159,932 including previously approved plumbing)
- Award $1,439,001.40 in bids for Fogelsville Bus Loop improvements
- Purchase 830 Chromebooks from CDW-G for $429,940
- Approve $122,812 for two 9-passenger vans from Koch 33 Ford
- Approve $101,856.64 roof maintenance and $376,418.95 wet insulation replacement from Weatherproofing Technologies
Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Facilities and Operations Committee will discuss and potentially recommend action on several operational items, including a food services software update, a Chromebook refresh proposal, bus camera quotes, and maintenance agreements for roof repairs. The committee will also receive updates on transportation, facilities, and the superintendent's report.
- Proposal from CDW-G for Chromebook Refresh
- Quote from Pro-Vision for Bus Cameras
- Approval of Maintenance Agreement with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.
- Approval of Agreement with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for Wet Roof Replacements
- Fogelsville Bus Loop Bid Award
Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Policy and Finance Committee will hear a Business Office update on the 2025-2026 budget reduction follow-up and Act 10 investments, review policy updates, and receive a superintendent update. The meeting also includes discussion of an ethics form, a budget seminar, and a CLIU board ballot.
- 2025-2026 Budget Reduction Follow-up
- Act 10 Investments
- Board Policy Updates
- Ethics Form/Statement of Financial Interests for 2024
- CLIU 2025 Ballot for Board of Directors
Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will hear updates on student services, special education, and teaching and learning. Items include a Lehigh University affiliation agreement, a CLIU facilities plan recommendation, kindergarten registration for 2025, and a middle school program of studies change. The committee will also consider a yearbook agreement, overnight field trips, and a driver education program agreement.
- Lehigh University Affiliation Agreement for school psychology
- CLIU Facilities Plan Recommendation for 2025-2026
- Meridian Academy Tuition Contract Agreement
- Kindergarten Registration 2025 update
- Middle School Program of Studies change
Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Board is holding a workshop meeting to review a staffing presentation for the 2025-2026 school year and a budget expenditure review for 2025. Public comment will be heard. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.
- Staffing presentation for 2025-2026
- Budget expenditure review for 2025
- Public comment period
Parkland School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Parkland School Board will vote on multiple contracts and expenditures, including the purchase of nine new school buses totaling over $1.3 million, a $537,709 parking lot expansion at the Operations Center, and environmental abatement at a district property. The board will also consider approving the district's three-year comprehensive plan, a Nike athletic apparel contract, and the 2025-2026 Lehigh Carbon Community College budget.
- Approval of $1,174,720 bid from Rohrer Bus Service for eight 72-passenger buses and $137,378 for one 36-passenger bus
- Acceptance of $537,709 bid from Livengood Excavators for parking lot expansion at the Operations Center
- Approval of $91,025 bid from Alicon Environmental for environmental abatement at 3599 Broadway property
- Approval of Nike contract with BSN Sports for athletic apparel and equipment
- Approval of Parkland School District Comprehensive Plan for 2025-2028
Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will hear updates on a Nike contract proposal, review winter sports, and discuss summer learning programs including Camp Quest and credit recovery. The agenda also includes a special education intergovernmental agreement, a Da Vinci Science Center partnership, and a Parkland brand refresh. The meeting will conclude with a public comment period and an executive session for real estate and confidential business.
- Nike contract proposal (item 2.01)
- CLIU 21 intergovernmental agreement for special education (item 3.01)
- Da Vinci Science Center partnership (item 4.05)
- Parkland brand refresh (item 5.01)
- Action Party Rentals for Festival of the Arts (item 6.01)
Facilities & Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Facilities & Operations Committee will consider approval of bus bids, a proposal for Parkland High School data center switches, and several facilities updates including the PHS classroom addition project. The committee will also discuss an ethics form for 2024 and a budget seminar. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for real estate and confidential business.
- Approval of bus bids
- IntegraONE proposal for PHS data center switches
- PHS project update and escrow agreement
- Request to sign further documentation with South Whitehall Township for PHS classroom addition
- Operations Center Phase 4 parking lot and stockpile removal bids
Policy & Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Policy & Finance Committee will receive a budget update for the 2025-2026 school year, review board policy updates, and discuss an ethics form for 2024. The meeting also includes a budget seminar, superintendent update, and public comment period, followed by an executive session for real estate and confidential business.
- 2025-2026 Budget Update
- Board Policy Updates
- Ethics Form/Statement of Financial Interests for 2024
- Budget Seminar
- Executive Session for Real Estate and Confidential Agency Business
Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School District Board will hold a workshop meeting to review the 2025-2026 budget, including a presentation from the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) and a district revenue update. They will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan for 2025-2028, which includes induction, professional development, and gifted education plans. Public comment will be heard.
- LCTI budget presentation for 2025-2026
- Comprehensive Plan 2025-2028
- Induction Plan (Chapter 49) 2025-2028
- Professional Development Plan (Act 48) 2025-2028
- Gifted Education Plan Assurances (Chapter 16) 2025-2028
Parkland School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The board will vote on three technology contracts totaling about $263,000 for UPS systems and network switches, approve the 2025-2026 school calendar, and adopt a resolution designating five official local school holidays. Personnel actions include hiring a garage foreman at $85,000 and approving several leaves and resignations.
- $110,773.76 for Vertiv UPS systems from ePlus Technology, Inc.
- $88,492.00 for HPe Aruba switches at Veterans Memorial ES and Operations Center from IntegraONE
- $64,367.48 for switches at the Operations Center from IntegraONE
- Approval of 2025-2026 school calendar and five official local school holidays resolution
- Hiring Daniel Blewitt as Garage Foreman at $85,000 annual salary
Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Policy and Finance Committee will receive updates on financial statements, budget variances, the 2025-2026 budget, bond sale, and tax collections. They will also consider approving the 2025-2026 school calendar and a resolution designating five official local school district holidays. The meeting includes public comment and is scheduled for February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- Acceptance of financial statements as of June 30, 2024
- 2023-2024 budget variances review
- 2025-2026 budget update
- Update on bond sale
- Approval of 2025-2026 school calendar and resolution designating five official local school district holidays
Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will discuss a proposed affiliation agreement with Cedar Crest College's nursing program, review mid-year elementary reading data, and consider the 2025-2026 school calendar including official holidays. The committee will also hear updates on student services, teaching and learning, and the business office budget summary.
- Cedar Crest College Nursing Program Affiliation Agreement
- Middle of Year Elementary Acadience Data review
- Approval of Parkland School District Calendar for 2025-2026
- Adoption of Resolution Designating Five Official Local School District Holidays
- Entity Budget Summary from Business Office
Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Facilities and Operations Committee will discuss technology proposals for UPS systems and network switches, review the 2025-2026 school calendar and official holidays, and receive a business office budget summary. The meeting also includes a facilities update, ethics forms, and public comment.
- ePlus Technology proposal for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
- IntegraONE proposals for PHS Data Center, HPe Aruba, and Operations Center switches
- Approval of Parkland School District Calendar for 2025-2026
- Adoption of resolution designating five Official Local School District Holidays (OLSDH)
- Entity Budget Summary from Business Office
Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Parkland School Board will hear budget presentations for the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 and Lehigh Carbon Community College for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also review mid-year progress on the 2024-2025 district goals. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.
- Budget presentation for Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 by Dr. Gregory Koons and Jeanne Coy
- Budget presentation for Lehigh Carbon Community College by Dr. Ann Bieber and Stefanie Nester
- Review of 2024-2025 district goals at mid-year by Dr. Minotti and Mr. Chorones
Parkland School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Parkland School Board will vote on a resolution not to exceed the Act 1 index of 4.0% for the 2025-2026 tax year, approve a $64,680 Chromebook purchase from CDW-G LLC, and act on numerous personnel items including retirements, resignations, and new hires. The board will also consider a K-12 comprehensive guidance counseling program, overnight field trips, and first readings of policies on trauma-informed approach and student discipline.
- Resolution not to exceed Act 1 index of 4.0% for 2025-2026 tax year
- Approval of $64,680 quote from CDW-G LLC for paraprofessional Chromebook refresh
- Approval of eminent domain settlement with PennDOT for $2,515
- First reading of policies on trauma-informed approach, student discipline, weapons, and terroristic threats
- Personnel items: 13 retirements, multiple resignations, and new hires including teachers and bus drivers
Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Facilities and Operations Committee will hear a technology update on a paraprofessional Chromebook refresh, a facilities update covering the Parkland High School addition, upcoming projects, a PennDOT eminent domain request, and staff uniforms. The committee will also receive a superintendent update, discuss an ethics form and PSBA governance principles, and hold public comment before adjourning to executive session.
- Paraprofessional Chromebook Refresh
- PHS Addition Update
- Eminent Domain Request from PennDOT
- Facilities Staff Uniforms
- Ethics Form/Statement of Financial Interests for 2024
Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will hear updates on teaching and learning, student services, and visual and performing arts. They will also discuss authorizing attendance officers and reviewing out-of-state/overnight field trips. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session.
- Wit & Wisdom curriculum updates
- Elementary and middle school fall conference numbers
- Puberty and reproductive health program for 5th grade
- Authorization of attendance officers
- Review of out-of-state/overnight field trips
Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
The Policy and Finance Committee will discuss several financial items including a resolution to opt out of Act 1 index for the 2025-2026 school year, tax collector compensation, bond proceeds, and an S&P rating report. The committee will also review board policy updates and receive a superintendent update. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.
- 2025-2026 Act 1 Opt-Out Resolution
- Tax Collector Compensation
- Bond Proceeds-PSDLAF
- S&P Rating Report
- Board Policy Updates