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 "city": "Parkland School District",
 "state": "PA",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Parkland School Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $789K Orefield Middle School renovation and roof maintenance contract",
   "summary": "The Parkland School Board will consider approving several contracts and agreements, including a $789,054 amendment for energy upgrades and bathroom renovations at Orefield Middle School, a $328,640 three-year roof maintenance agreement, and a $22,500 internet filter subscription. The board will also vote on meal prices for the 2026-27 school year and personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires.",
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   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss $1.5M capital reserve transfer and finalize 2026-27 budget",
   "summary": "The Parkland School District Policy and Finance Committee will discuss the 2026-2027 final budget, a $1.5 million transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund (with a recommendation not to transfer), and several other financial and operational items. The committee will also review two board policies and consider a summer hours MOU with support staff.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Parkland School District discusses facility upgrades, maintenance, and meal pricing",
   "summary": "The Facilities and Operations Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and food service items. Discussions include energy savings agreements, roof maintenance contracts, and updated meal prices for the 2026/27 school year.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to review elementary PE curriculum, gifted program, and high school schedule overhaul",
   "summary": "The Parkland School District Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will discuss updates to the elementary physical education curriculum and enhanced gifted programming for grades 4-6. The committee will also hear a proposal for a new high school schedule (Vision 2030) and a dual credit expansion. Additionally, the committee will consider a PowerSchool software contract renewal that would save about $100,000 per year, and affiliation agreements for student teachers.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Parkland School Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $261.7M budget with 18.42-mill tax rate",
   "summary": "The Parkland School Board will consider adopting a proposed final general fund budget of $261,667,936 for fiscal year 2026-2027, which includes a real estate tax rate of 18.42 mills. The board will also vote on a LERTA tax assistance agreement, curriculum purchases, personnel actions, and several board policy updates.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Parkland School District discusses LCTI budget and Project Atlas data center",
   "summary": "The school board will review the proposed 2026-2027 budget for the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. Additionally, Dr. Mark Madson will present information regarding Project Atlas and a data center.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Facilities committee to discuss annual roof maintenance and HS project update",
   "summary": "The Parkland School District Facilities and Operations Committee will meet to receive updates on the annual roof maintenance agreement and the high school project. The superintendent will also provide an update, followed by a public comment period. The next meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to consider final phase of new elementary English curriculum",
   "summary": "The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will discuss a 6-year agreement to purchase the Arts & Letters English Language Arts curriculum for grades 3-5, completing a three-year rollout. Other items include updates on secondary curriculum modernization, PSSA testing issues, and several field trips and events. The meeting also covers an affiliation agreement with Penn State and two student field trips.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Parkland School District committee to review proposed $22,489 PSBA renewal and final budget",
   "summary": "The Policy and Finance Committee will hear an overview of the 2026-2027 Proposed Final Budget and recommend approval at the May 12 Board meeting. Other items include a PSBA membership renewal for $22,489.71 (a 22.3% increase), a three-year audit services proposal from Buckno, Lisicky, & Company with 3% annual fee increases, and an update on the 2026-2027 fuel bid for heating oil, gasoline, and diesel.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "Parkland School Board Budget Seminar",
   "headline": "Parkland School Board holds budget seminar with public comment",
   "summary": "The Parkland School Board is meeting for a budget seminar on May 1, 2026, at 8:00 AM. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment, and budget presentations before adjournment. No specific budget figures, proposals, or decisions are listed in the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "LERTA presentation and public comment on agenda",
   "summary": "The Parkland School Board will hold a workshop meeting that includes a presentation on the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) program and a public comment period. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Parkland School Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $42K Apptegy communication platform and other contracts",
   "summary": "The Parkland School Board will vote on multiple contracts and agreements, including a $42,000 annual subscription for the Apptegy communication platform and a $22,050 Clever identity management system. Other items include approval of the CLIU-21 Facilities Plan, personnel changes (retirements, resignations, and new hires), and several field trips. The meeting also includes student recognitions and public comment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to review budget cuts and update 11 school policies",
   "summary": "The Policy and Finance Committee will follow up on budget reduction efforts for the 2026-2027 school year and review updates to 11 board policies, including dress and grooming, charter schools, and public comment. The committee will also receive a superintendent update and discuss an ethics form, a budget seminar, and trustee ballots for LCCC and CLIU.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on CLIU special ed facilities plan and GHR staffing contract",
   "summary": "The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will consider approving the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 Facilities Plan for 2026-2027, which outlines changes to special education programs and locations. They will also vote on a contract with GHR Education to fill hard-to-staff positions like nurses and psychologists, and an agreement with Community Services for Children to house a Pre-K Counts program at Jaindl Elementary. Other items include a rate amendment for Maxim Healthcare, a parent transportation contract, and several technology and arts contracts.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on $14,968 door security upgrade",
   "summary": "The Facilities and Operations Committee will discuss a recommendation to approve a $14,968.20 contract with Oakes Security Group for 260 exterior door cores, funded by a $238,000 PCCD grant. Other agenda items include a summer feeding program plan, technology agreements, and a Cetronia Elementary School zone update. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Parkland School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $227,550 demolition at Cetronia Elementary",
   "summary": "The Parkland School Board will vote on a bid from Muschlitz Excavating LLC for $227,550 to demolish buildings next to Cetronia Elementary School. Other action items include approving a $546,840 Chromebook refresh for 9th graders, a $189,930 Chromebook refresh for PHS staff, and a $140,277 PROCORE software subscription. The board will also consider a resolution supporting House Bill 41 on interscholastic athletics and a new Muhlenberg College dual-credit agreement.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Parkland School Board to review staffing and budget cuts for 2026-27",
   "summary": "The Parkland School Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss staffing plans for the 2026-2027 school year and review budget reduction considerations. The meeting includes a public comment period.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Policy & Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "School Board Committee to review budget, legal counsel, and policy updates",
   "summary": "The Parkland School District Policy & Finance Committee will receive a 2026-2027 budget update, consider a legal services agreement with McNees, Wallace & Nurick LLC for special counsel, and review proposals from PASBO to audit the Facilities and Transportation Departments at a cost of $16,000 for both. The committee will also discuss advancing a full policy manual review and several policy updates, including those on weapons, school security, and suicide awareness, to the full board.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss HB 41, virtual academy rebranding, and summer camps",
   "summary": "The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will hear an athletics update including a resolution in support of House Bill 41 on interscholastic athletics. The Office of Teaching and Learning will present the Parkland Reads Together program, mid-year data for elementary and middle schools, a recruitment and rebranding update for Parkland Virtual Academy, and finalized secondary summer camps for 2026. Student Services will propose revisions to the K-12 School Counseling Plan and recommend approval of annual CLIU-21 agreements. The committee will also consider a student driver education program agreement, a standby EMS agreement for Post Prom, a Muhlenberg College dual credit partnership, and an overnight field trip for band students.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Facilities & Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on $227,550 demolition at Cetronia Elementary",
   "summary": "The Facilities & Operations Committee will discuss and vote on a $227,550 bid to demolish buildings next to Cetronia Elementary School on Broadway. Other action items include bathroom renovations at Orefield Middle School, change orders for the Education & Operations Building, and software purchases. The committee will also consider a $238,000 grant-funded security camera purchase and a $546,840 Chromebook refresh for 9th graders.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Workshop Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "School board to receive 2026-2027 budget update",
   "summary": "The Parkland School Board will hold a workshop meeting to receive a budget update for the 2026-2027 fiscal year from Mrs. Leslie Frisbie. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a link for live broadcast.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Parkland School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Board to vote on 2026-27 calendar, $219K maintenance contract, and personnel changes",
   "summary": "The Parkland School Board will consider approving the 2026-2027 school calendar and a resolution designating five official local school district holidays. The board will also vote on a one-year, $219,816.00 maintenance agreement with McClure for district buildings and a five-year renewal of point-to-point transport services with PenTeleData. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of several personnel retirements, resignations, and new hires, as well as multiple university internship agreements and field trips.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on $219,816 McClure maintenance contract",
   "summary": "The Facilities and Operations Committee will consider several action items, including a $219,816 maintenance agreement with McClure, change orders totaling over $137,000 for the Education and Operations building, and a renewal of the PenTeleData contract. The committee will also receive updates on food service finances and student debt, and discuss the 2026-2027 school calendar.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Policy and Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Parkland School Board to review audited financials, budget, and $2M letter of credit for high school",
   "summary": "The Policy and Finance Committee will hear the audited financial statements for June 30, 2025, and an update on 2026-2027 revenue projections. Action items include approving a $2 million letter of credit for the high school escrow, renewing an actuarial valuation contract for $8,000, and appointing a deputy tax collector. The committee will also consider the 2026-2027 school calendar and policy updates on attendance, social media, and federal fiscal compliance.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on moving school psychologist intern agreements to board",
   "summary": "The Academics, Arts and Athletics Committee will consider several action items, including approval of school psychologist intern agreements, a Special Olympics bocce ball MOU, a Festival of the Arts rental agreement, and affiliation agreements. The committee will also discuss the 2026 PSSA schedule, overnight and out-of-state field trips, and the 2026-2027 school calendar. Most action items are requests to move forward to the next school board meeting.",
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