Allentown School District, PA
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Próximas reuniones
Thu Oct 22, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Education Committee to discuss 2027 commencement site and learning platforms
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to discuss several administrative and educational items. The agenda includes requests for action regarding the 2027 graduation site and specific learning software.
- Site for 2027 Commencement Exercises
- Unique Learning Systems (Everway)
- Xello College and Career Readiness Platform
- Quality Program Partnerships - Open Enrollment for Program Partners
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Administration Building - Board Room
31 S Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18109
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.01 Purpose/Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Nancy Wilt - Education Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
2. Superintendents Comments
Subject
2.01 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.01 Exhibit A - Site for 2027 Commencement Exercises
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.02 Exhibit B - Unique Learning Systems (Everway)
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.03 Exhibit C - Xello College and Career Readiness Platform
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.04 Exhibit D - Quality Program Partnerships - Open …
Thu Oct 22, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Finance Committee to consider 2026-2027 tax index limit
The Allentown School District Finance Committee will discuss the budget calendar and a proposal to not exceed the 2026-2027 tax index of 5.6%. The committee will also review legal representation for social media litigation and several tax assessment appeals.
- Approval not to exceed the 2026-2027 Tax Index (5.6%)
- Legal representation by Frantz Law Group, Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, and Levin Legal Group for social media litigation
- Tax assessment appeals for Parcel IDs 641719764160, 640661180887, 549584228559, and 549731939939
- 2026–2027 agreements with Colonial Intermediate Unit #20 and Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 for Title I services
- Review of the Budget Calendar
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(Following the Education Committee of the Whole Meeting)
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Review of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Audrey Mathison, Finance Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Discussion
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A - Budget Calendar
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Exhibit B - Approval not to exceed the 2026-2027 Tax Index (5.6%)
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 Exhibit C - Frantz Law Group, APLC; Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP; and Levin Legal Group, P.C. to represent the District in pursuing claims for damages associated with the Social Media l …
Thu Oct 22, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District to review four student and safety policies
The Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to present, discuss, or take action on four specific district policies. These items cover student discipline, postgraduate status, bullying, and emergency medical equipment.
- Policy 218.3: Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault
- Policy 205: Postgraduate Students
- Policy 249: Bullying/Cyberbullying
- Policy 822: Automated External Defibrillator (AED)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18105
6:00 pm
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Nick Nicholoff, Policy Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
Agenda- Policy Committee Agenda - 10-22-26.pdf (79 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Policy 218.3 - Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 218.3 (NEW) - Discipline of Student Convicted-Adjudicated of Sexual Assault.pdf (403 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Policy 205 - Postgraduate Students
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 205 (NEW) - Postgraduate Students.pdf (315 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4. …
Thu Oct 22, 2026
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Building Committee to review change order for New K-8 Academy
The Allentown School District Building Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to discuss facility matters. The primary agenda item is a change order for the New K-8 Academy project.
- Change Order MC-01 from JBM Mechanical, Inc. for the New K-8 Academy
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
6:30 PM
1. MEETING OPENING
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Dr. Cereta Johnson, Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / ACTION REQUIRED
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A - Change Order MC-01 from JBM Mechanical, Inc. for the New K-8 Academy
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
5. Request to Address the Board - Non Agenda Items
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
Subject
8.1 Adjourn Meeting
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
File Attachments
Thu Oct 22, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Board considers 2026-2027 tax index limit and new student policies
The Allentown School District Board will discuss a proposal to not exceed the 2026-2027 tax index of 5.6%. The meeting includes reviews of several new student policies and the selection of legal representation for social media litigation.
- Approval not to exceed the 2026-2027 Tax Index (5.6%)
- New policies on Bullying/Cyberbullying, Postgraduate Students, and AED/CPR
- New policy on Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault
- Legal representation by Frantz Law Group, Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, and Levin Legal Group for social media litigation
- Change Order MC-01 from JBM Mechanical, Inc. for the New K-8 Academy
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
7:00 PM
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board, Andrene Nowell.
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. Evette D'Amore
Dr. Cereta Johnson Ms. Audrey Mathison Ms. Dianne Michels Mr. Denzel Morris
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell Ms. Zaleeae Sierra Ms. Nancy Wilt
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Information
Andrene Nowell, Board President
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.2 Superintendent's Remarks
Meeting
Oct 22, 2026 - Regular Boa …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Board to consider new policies on student discipline, recruitment, and educator misconduct
The Allentown School District Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on routine items like minutes and reports. The most substantive business is a set of new policies covering discipline of students convicted of sexual assault, student recruitment, support for homeless students, educator misconduct, and political activities. The board will also consider several funding items, including a violence prevention grant and increased translation services.
- New Policy 218.3 on discipline of students convicted/adjudicated of sexual assault
- New Policy 250 on student recruitment
- New Policy 251 on students experiencing homelessness, foster care, and educational instability
- Acceptance of funds from the District Attorney's Violence Prevention Grant
- Funding increase for translation/interpretation services
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
7:00 PM
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board, Andrene Nowell.
File Attachments
Order of Business - 9-24-26.pdf (107 KB)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. Evette D'Amore
Dr. Cereta Johnson Ms. Audrey Mathison Ms. Dianne Michels Mr. Denzel Morris
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell Ms. Zaleeae Sierra Ms. Nancy Wilt
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Information
Andrene Nowell, Board President
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.2 Superintendent's Rem …
Thu Sep 24, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Finance committee to review E-Rate funding and emergency flip guides
The Allentown School District Finance Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to discuss and potentially act on agenda items, including a federal E-Rate funding commitment and emergency/crisis management flip guides. The meeting includes superintendent comments and opportunities for public comment. Most items are listed for discussion or action, with no detailed proposals provided in the agenda text.
- Federal E-Rate funding commitment from Universal Service Administrative Company (Exhibit A)
- Emergency/Crisis Management Flip Guides (Exhibit B)
- Superintendent's comments by Dr. Carol D. Birks
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(Following the Education Committee of the Whole Meeting)
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Review of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Audrey Mathison, Finance Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
26.9 Finance _ Agenda Committee of the Whole.pdf (113 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Discussion
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A - Federal E-Rate funding commitment from the Universal Service Administrative Company
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - E-Rate.pdf (187 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Exhibit B - Emergency/Crisis Management Flip Guides
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B - Emergency Flip Guides.pdf (136 KB)
5. Request to Address the Board - Non Agenda Items
6. OLD BUSINES …
Thu Sep 24, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
School board to review five new policies including student discipline and educator misconduct
The Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and potentially act on five new policies: discipline of students convicted of sexual assault, student recruitment, support for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care, educator misconduct, and political activities. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no final votes expected unless the committee moves to recommend action.
- Policy 218.3 (NEW) - Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault
- Policy 250 (NEW) - Student Recruitment
- Policy 251 (NEW) - Students Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care and Other Educational Instability
- Policy 317.1 (NEW) - Educator Misconduct
- Policy 321 (NEW) - Political Activities
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18105
6:00 pm
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Nick Nicholoff, Policy Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
Agenda- Policy Committee Agenda - 9-24-26.pdf (80 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Policy 218.3 - Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 218.3 (NEW) - Discipline of Student Convicted-Adjudicated of Sexual Assault.pdf (392 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Policy 250 - Student Recuritment
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 250 (NEW) - Student Recruitment.pdf (352 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 P …
Thu Sep 24, 2026
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
School board to consider fiber optic maintenance renewal
The Allentown School District Building Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially act on agenda items, including a renewal for outside plant fiber optic support and maintenance. The meeting includes opening remarks, superintendent comments, and public comment periods. Most items are informational or procedural, with the fiber optic renewal being the only substantive action item.
- Outside Plant Fiber Optic Support and Maintenance Renewal (Exhibit A)
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
6:30 PM
1. MEETING OPENING
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Dr. Cereta Johnson, Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
26.9.24 Building - Agenda - Committee of the Whole.pdf (114 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / ACTION REQUIRED
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A - Outside Plant Fiber Optic Support and Maintenance Renewal
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - Outside Plant Fiber.pdf (150 KB)
5. Request to Address the Board - Non Agenda Items
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
Subject
8.1 Adjourn Meeting
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
File Attachments
Thu Sep 24, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
School board weighs grants, partnerships, and trip funding
The Allentown School District Education Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including accepting a District Attorney's violence prevention grant, forming quality program partnerships, and approving a GEAR-UP action plan and budget. The committee will also consider a funding increase for translation and interpretation services and an overnight educational trip for seniors. These are agenda items for discussion and possible action.
- Acceptance of funds from the District Attorney's Violence Prevention Grant
- GEAR-UP Action Plan and Budget 2026-2027
- GEAR-UP All Aboard Educational Overnight Trip for seniors (Nov 1-3, 2026)
- Funding increase for translation and interpretation services
- Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley prevention and intervention services
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Administration Building - Board Room
31 S Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18109
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.01 Purpose/Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Nancy Wilt - Education Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
Education Committee of The Whole Meeting Agenda - 9-24-26.pdf (143 KB)
2. Superintendents Comments
Subject
2.01 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.01 Exhibit A - Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley Prevention and Intervention Services
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - Crime Victims Council Memo - 9-24-26.pdf (93 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.02 Exhibit B - Quality Program Partnerships
Meeting
Sep 24, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B - Quality Programs Partnerships Memo - 9-24-26.pdf (303 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.03 Exhibit C - Acceptance …
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
6:30 PM
1. MEETING OPENING
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Phoebe Harris, Building Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / ACTION REQUIRED
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A -
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / ACTION REQUIRED
Subject
4.2 Exhibit B -
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Action, Discussion, Presentation
File Attachments
4. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / ACTION REQUIRED
Subject
4.3 Exhibit C -
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / ACTION REQUIRED
Subject
4.4 Exhibit D -
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
5. Req …
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
7:00 PM
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board, Andrene Nowell.
File Attachments
Order of Business - 8-27-26.pdf (108 KB)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. Evette D'Amore
Dr. Cereta Johnson Ms. Audrey Mathison Ms. Dianne Michels Mr. Denzel Morris
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell Ms. Zaleeae Sierra Ms. Nancy Wilt
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Information
Andrene Nowell, Board President
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.2 Superintendent's Remarks
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Information
D …
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18105
6:00 pm
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Nick Nicholoff, Policy Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
Agenda- Policy Committee Agenda - 8-27-26.pdf (96 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Policy 103 - Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 103 - Discrimination-Harassment Affecting Students.pdf (674 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Policy 103.1 - Nondiscrimination - Qualified Students With Disabilities
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 103.1 - Nondiscrimination - Qualified Students With Disabilities.pdf (711 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 Policy 113.4 …
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Administration Building - Board Room
31 S Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18109
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.01 Purpose/Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
- Education Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps the agenda item pending approval.
File Attachments
Education Committee of The Whole Meeting Agenda - 8-27-26.pdf (145 KB)
2. Superintendents Comments
Subject
2.01 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.01 Exhibit A - 2026-2027 School Improvement Plan
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - SY26-27 School Improvement Plans Board Memo_8_4_26 - 8-27-26.pdf (133 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.02 Exhibit B - Junior Achievement
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B - Junior Achievement - August 2026 (1) (1) - 8-27-26.pdf (162 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.03 Exhibit C - The Center for Humanistic Change Student Assistance process and Prevention Services
Meeting …
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(Following the Education Committee of the Whole Meeting)
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Review of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Audrey Mathison, Finance Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Discussion
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A -
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Exhibit B -
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 Exhibit C -
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.4 Exhibit D -
Meeting
Aug 27, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
5. Request to Address the Bo …
Thu Jun 25, 2026
Special Board Meeting
Reunión especial de la junta con puntos procesales y comentarios públicos
Esta reunión especial de la junta del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Allentown consiste enteramente en puntos procesales: convocatoria a orden, pase de lista, juramentos, observaciones del presidente de la junta y del superintendente, y oportunidades para que los ciudadanos se dirijan a la junta sobre puntos de la agenda y puntos fuera de la agenda. No se enumeran decisiones sustantivas, contratos ni cambios de política en la agenda.
- Los ciudadanos pueden dirigirse a la junta durante un máximo de 3 minutos sobre los puntos de la agenda
- Los ciudadanos pueden dirigirse a la junta durante un máximo de 3 minutos sobre puntos fuera de la agenda
- Están programadas las Observaciones del Presidente de la Junta y las Observaciones del Superintendente
- Las secciones de Asuntos Pendientes y Asuntos Nuevos figuran sin puntos enumerados
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Special Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(Following the Reorganization Meeting)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board.
File Attachments
Order of Business - 6-25-26 Special Meeting.pdf (40 KB)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. LaTarsha Brown
Ms. Lisa Conover
Ms. Phoebe D. Harris
Ma. Audrey Mathison
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell
Ms. Jennifer Lynn Ortiz
Ms. Zaleeae Sierra Ms. Ana Tiburcio
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
Information
Board President …
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
La Junta votará sobre el presupuesto final 2026-2027 y contratos de construcción
La Junta del Distrito Escolar de Allentown considerará la aprobación del presupuesto final 2026-2027, junto con numerosos asuntos de finanzas y construcción, incluyendo una extensión de contrato para la gestión de construcción de la nueva K-8 Academy y una solicitud de PlanCon J para Hays Elementary y William Penn Alternative School. La agenda también incluye un contrato con el Da Vinci Science Center, informes de personal y varios contratos de servicios para pisos, protección contra incendios y pruebas de plomo. También se programaron actualizaciones de información de los comités del distrito y socios comunitarios.
- Adopción final del presupuesto 2026-2027
- Extensión de los servicios de gestión de construcción para la nueva K-8 Academy (SitelogIQ)
- Presentación de PlanCon J para Hays Elementary y William Penn Alternative School
- Acuerdo de contrato con el Da Vinci Science Center
- Compra de mochilas para el Back-to-School Bash
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
7:00 PM
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board, Andrene Nowell.
File Attachments
Order of Business - 6-18-26.pdf (105 KB)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. Evette D'Amore
Dr. Cereta Johnson Ms. Audrey Mathison Ms. Dianne Michels Mr. Denzel Morris
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell Ms. Zaleeae Sierra Ms. Nancy Wilt
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Information
Andrene Nowell, Board President
File Attachments
2. REM …
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
El comité de finanzas revisará el presupuesto escolar final 2026-2027 y las medidas fiscales
El Comité de Finanzas del Distrito Escolar de Allentown discutirá y posiblemente aprobará el presupuesto final para 2026-2027, junto con programas de alivio de impuestos sobre la propiedad, incluyendo la Exclusión Homestead/Farmstead y un programa de reembolso de impuestos. Otros puntos incluyen una resolución de parámetros, la aprobación de programas de seguros con Arthur J. Gallagher y la compra de mochilas para el Back-to-School Bash.
- Presupuesto Final 2026-2027 (Exhibit A)
- Exclusión Homestead/Farmstead (Exhibit B)
- Programa de Reembolso de Impuestos sobre la Propiedad (Exhibit C)
- Resolución de Parámetros (Exhibit D)
- Aprobación anual de programas de seguros con Arthur J. Gallagher (Exhibit E)
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(Following the Education Committee of the Whole Meeting)
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Review of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Audrey Mathison, Finance Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
26.6.18 Finance Agenda COW.pdf (140 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Discussion
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A - Final Budget 2026-2027
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - Final Budget 2026-2027.pdf (2,374 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Exhibit B - Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B- Homestead.pdf (151 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 Exhibit C - Property Tax Rebate Program
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Finance Committee- …
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
El Comité de Construcción revisará la nueva Academia K-8 y proyectos de instalaciones escolares
El Comité de Construcción en Plenaria discutirá y tomará medidas sobre diversas mejoras de instalaciones y contratos de servicios. Los puntos clave incluyen la gestión de construcción para una nueva Academia K-8 y la planificación estatal para Hays Elementary y William Penn Alternative School.
- PlanCon J para Hays Elementary School y William Penn Alternative School
- Servicios de gestión de construcción para la New K-8 Academy con SitelogIQ
- Compromiso de financiamiento de la subvención Act 34 PSFIG para Trexler Middle School
- Suelos de aulas en todo el distrito con Owen M. Bastian
- Proyecto del patio de recreo de Washington Elementary School con Barry Isett Associates
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
6:30 PM
1. MEETING OPENING
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Phoebe Harris, Building Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
26.6.18 Building Agenda COW.pdf (250 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / ACTION REQUIRED
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A - New K-8 Academy - Extension of Construction Management Services - SitelogIQ
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A- SitelogIQ.pdf (196 KB)
4. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / ACTION REQUIRED
Subject
4.2 Exhibit B - PDE - PlanCon J for Hays Elementary School and William Penn Alternative School
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Building Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Action, Discussion, Presentation
File Attachments
Exhibit B - PlanCon J.pdf (194 KB)
4. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / ACTION REQUIRED …
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Reunión del comité de políticas sin elementos de acción listados
El Comité de Políticas del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Allentown se reunirá el 18 de junio de 2026. La orden del día contiene solo elementos procedimentales: apertura de la reunión, comentarios del superintendente, oportunidades para comentarios públicos y la clausura. No se listan políticas específicas, votaciones ni elementos de discusión.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18105
6:00 pm
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Nick Nicholoff, Policy Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
Agenda- Policy Committee Agenda - 6-18-26.pdf (73 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
5. Request to Address the Board - Non Agenda Items
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. Adjournment
Subject
8.1 Motion to Adjourn
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to close the meeting.
File Attachments
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Contrato del Da Vinci Science Center ante el comité escolar
El Comité de Educación en Pleno discutirá y potencialmente tomará medidas sobre un contrato con el Da Vinci Science Center (Exhibit A). También en la agenda: la compra de muebles para educación especial (Exhibit B), el programa SmartFutures (Exhibit D) y una asociación con Valley Health Partners para un centro de salud comunitario (Exhibit E). La reunión incluye comentarios del superintendente y periodos de comentarios públicos.
- Contrato del Da Vinci Science Center (Exhibit A) – presentación/discusión/acción
- Compra de muebles para el Programa de Educación Especial (Exhibit B) – memorando de la junta
- Programa SmartFutures (Exhibit D) – memorando de la junta
- Valley Health Partners Community Health Center Sheridan (Exhibit E) – memorando de la junta
- Comentarios públicos sobre temas de la agenda y temas fuera de la agenda
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Administration Building - Board Room
31 S Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18109
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.01 Purpose/Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
- Education Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps the agenda item pending approval.
File Attachments
Education Committee of The Whole Meeting Agenda - 6-18-26.pdf (142 KB)
2. Superintendents Comments
Subject
2.01 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.01 Exhibit A - Da Vinci Science Center Contract
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - Da Vinci Science Center memo - 6-18-26.pdf (27 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.02 Exhibit B - Special Education Program
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B - Special Education Furniture - Board memo-Furniture-2 - 6-18-26.pdf (151 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.03 Exhibit C -
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Education Committee-of-th …
Thu May 28, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
El comité de finanzas discutirá el presupuesto operativo preliminar 2026-27
El Comité de Finanzas en Plenaria del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Allentown discutirá y potencialmente recomendará la aprobación del Presupuesto Operativo General Preliminar 2026-2027. Otros puntos incluyen contratos para control de plagas, eliminación de residuos, renovaciones de gimnasios y compras de vehículos. El comité también considerará órdenes de cambio para el Family and Community Resource Center y adjudicaciones para una nueva Academia K-8.
- Discusión/aprobación del Presupuesto Operativo General Preliminar 2026-2027
- Consideración de adjudicaciones de contratistas principales para la nueva Academia K-8
- Órdenes de cambio para el Family and Community Resource Center
- Reemplazo de tableros de baloncesto y relojes de tiro en los gimnasios de William Allen y Dieruff
- Compras de vehículos para el distrito
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(Following the Education Committee of the Whole Meeting)
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Review of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Audrey Mathison, Finance Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
26.5.28 Finance Agenda- Committee of the Whole.pdf (221 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Discussion
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A - Budget Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 Preliminary General Operating budget
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A -2026-2027 Preliminary General Operating Budget.pdf (2,604 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Exhibit B - Lehigh Career & Technical Budget
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B - Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Budget.pdf (221 KB)
4. Presentation / Discu …
Thu May 28, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
La Junta votará sobre el presupuesto operativo general preliminar 2026-2027
La Junta del Distrito Escolar de Allentown votará sobre el presupuesto operativo general preliminar 2026-2027 y considerará múltiples contratos para licencias de software, equipos y servicios. También revisarán actualizaciones de políticas sobre registros públicos, el calendario escolar y comentarios públicos, junto con aprobaciones rutinarias de actas, personal y excursiones escolares.
- Votación sobre el Presupuesto Operativo General Preliminar 2026-2027 (Anexo A)
- Contratos para licencias de software: Coursemojo, Ellevation, SNAP Health, Lexia, Pearson y otros
- Aprobación de contratos de Miller Sports Construction para el reemplazo de tableros de baloncesto y el barnizado de pisos de gimnasios en múltiples escuelas
- Contrato de servicios de eliminación de residuos y reciclaje con Whitetail Disposal, LLC
- Revisiones de políticas: 801 Registros Públicos, 803 Calendario Escolar, 903 Comentarios Públicos en Reuniones de la Junta
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
7:00 PM
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board, Andrene Nowell.
File Attachments
Order of Business - 5-28-26.docx (2,441 KB)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. Evette D'Amore
Dr. Cereta Johnson Ms. Audrey Mathison Ms. Dianne Michels Mr. Denzel Morris
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell Ms. Zaleeae Sierra Ms. Nancy Wilt
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Information
Andrene Nowell, Board President
File Attachments
2. R …
Thu May 28, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
El comité de políticas discutirá revisiones de cinco políticas del distrito
El Comité de Políticas Generales del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Allentown se reunirá para discutir y potencialmente tomar medidas sobre cinco políticas: Registros Públicos (801), Calendario Escolar (803), Día Escolar (804), Material con Derechos de Autor (814) y Comentarios Públicos en las Reuniones de la Junta (903). La reunión también incluye comentarios del superintendente y periodos de comentarios públicos. No se enumeran acciones específicas más allá de las revisiones de las políticas.
- Discusión y posible acción sobre la Política 801 (Public Records)
- Discusión y posible acción sobre la Política 803 (School Calendar)
- Discusión y posible acción sobre la Política 804 (School Day)
- Discusión y posible acción sobre la Política 814 (Copyright Material)
- Discusión y posible acción sobre la Política 903 (Public Comment in Board Meetings)
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18105
6:00 pm
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Nick Nicholoff, Policy Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
Agenda- Policy Committee Agenda - 5-28-26.pdf (95 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Policy 801 Public Records
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 801 - Public Records.pdf (308 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Policy 803 - School Calendar
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 803 - School Calendar.pdf (215 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 Policy 804 - School Day
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Polic …
Thu May 28, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
El Comité de Educación considerará el código de conducta, licencias de software y asociaciones
El Comité de Educación en Pleno discutirá y podrá votar sobre 16 puntos, incluyendo licencias de software (Coursemojo, Ellevation, Lexia, Renaissance, Pearson), una plataforma digital de matemáticas para K-5 y un código de conducta estudiantil revisado para 2026-2027. También revisarán asociaciones con Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lehigh Carbon Community College y servicios de salud, así como equipo de ciencia para biología y química de escuela secundaria. La Superintendente Dra. Carol D. Birks hará la presentación y se invita al comentario público.
- Exhibit L: revisiones del Guiding Light Code of Conduct para 2026-2027
- Exhibit A: licencias de Coursemojo y aprendizaje profesional para los grados 6 y 7
- Exhibit K: acuerdo con Pennsylvania College of Technology para 2025-2026
- Exhibit I: equipo y suministros de ciencia para biología y química de escuela secundaria
- Exhibit P: Strategic Data Project Partnership Agreement
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Administration Building - Board Room
31 S Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18109
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.01 Purpose/Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
- Education Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps the agenda item pending approval.
File Attachments
Education Committee of The Whole Meeting Agenda - 5-28-26 (3).docx (131 KB)
2. Superintendents Comments
Subject
2.01 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.01 Exhibit A - Coursemojo Licenses and Professional Learning for Grades 6 and 7
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - Coursemojo - 5-28-26.docx (2,337 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.02 Exhibit B - Ellevation
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B - Ellevation - 5-28-26.docx (2,341 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.03 Exhibit C - SNAP Health
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Ty …
Thu Apr 23, 2026
Special Board Meeting
Reunión especial de junta procesal sin artículos sustantivos
Esta reunión especial de la junta del Distrito Escolar de Allentown es puramente procesal y consiste en el pase de lista, promesas, observaciones y periodos de comentarios públicos. No hay decisiones, propuestas ni discusiones sustantivas enumeradas en la agenda. La reunión sigue a la reunión de reorganización y concluye con el cierre de la sesión.
- El público puede dirigirse a la junta sobre los artículos de la agenda (3 minutos por persona)
- El público puede dirigirse a la junta sobre artículos que no están en la agenda (3 minutos por persona)
- Observaciones del Presidente de la Junta
- Observaciones del Superintendente
- Las secciones de asuntos pendientes y asuntos nuevos están enumeradas pero no contienen artículos
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Special Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(Following the Reorganization Meeting)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board.
File Attachments
Order of Business - 4-23-26 Special Meeting.pdf (41 KB)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. LaTarsha Brown
Ms. Lisa Conover
Ms. Phoebe D. Harris
Ma. Audrey Mathison
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell
Ms. Jennifer Lynn Ortiz
Ms. Zaleeae Sierra Ms. Ana Tiburcio
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Type
Information
Board President&nbs …
Thu Apr 23, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Comité de Educación de Allentown considerará nuevo plan de estudios de alfabetización K-5
El Comité de Educación General escuchará presentaciones y discutirá múltiples propuestas de programas y planes de estudios, incluyendo un recurso de alfabetización K-5, escritura a mano con caligrafía, Project Lead the Way y varias asociaciones. Los temas también incluyen programación para el verano de 2026, un plan de orientación K-12, un aumento de fondos para los servicios de traducción e interpretación y una asociación con el Instituto de Inteligencia Artificial de la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania, Valle de Lehigh. El comité podría tomar una acción para recomendar los ítems al consejo escolar completo.
- Exhibición C – Recursos de Plan de Estudios de Alfabetización K-5 (Benchmark)
- Exhibición A – Escritura a Mano con Caligrafía Zaner-Bloser Grado 3
- Exhibición B – Project Lead the Way en Bridgeview Academy
- Exhibición H – Aumento de Fondos para Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación
- Exhibición J – Asociación con el Instituto de Inteligencia Artificial de la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania, Valle de Lehigh
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Administration Building - Board Room
31 S Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18109
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.01 Purpose/Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
- Education Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps the agenda item pending approval.
File Attachments
Education Committee of The Whole Meeting Agenda - 4-23-26.pdf (158 KB)
2. Superintendents Comments
Subject
2.01 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.01 Exhibit A - Zaner-Bloser Cursive Handwriting Grade 3
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - Zaner Bloser Cursive Handwriting Grade 3 - 4-23-26.docx.pdf (187 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.02 Exhibit B - Project Lead the Way-Bridgeview Academy
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B - Project Lead The Way - Bridgeview Academy - 4-23-26.pdf (113 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.03 Exhibit C - Literacy Curriculum Resou …
Thu Apr 23, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
El comité de políticas de la junta escolar revisará las políticas de bienestar estudiantil, antagonistas de opioides y seguridad
El Comité de Políticas Generales del Distrito Escolar de Allentown discutirá y potencialmente tomará medidas sobre seis políticas: bienestar estudiantil, deber de jurado, seguridad de las instalaciones y del lugar de trabajo, antagonistas de opioides, objetivos de relaciones públicas y programa de publicaciones. Se permiten comentarios públicos sobre los puntos de la agenda y temas fuera de la agenda. La reunión también incluye observaciones del superintendente y el cierre de la sesión.
- Política 340 - Responsabilidad por el Bienestar Estudiantil: discusión sobre las reglas de bienestar estudiantil.
- Política 342 - Deber de Jurado: revisión de la política de deber de jurado para empleados.
- Política 705 - Seguridad de las Instalaciones y del Lugar de Trabajo: actualizaciones propuestas a los procedimientos de seguridad.
- Política 823 - Antagonista de Opioides: política para la administración de medicamentos de reversión de sobredosis de opioides.
- Política 901 - Objetivos de Relaciones Públicas y Política 902 - Programa de Publicaciones: políticas de comunicaciones.
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18105
6:00 pm
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Robert Nicholoff, Policy Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
Agenda- Policy Committee Agenda - 4-23-26.pdf (99 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Policy 340 - Responsibility for Student Welfare
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 340 - Responsibility for Student Welfare.pdf (190 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Policy 342 - Jury Duty
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 342 - Jury Duty.pdf (177 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 Policy 705 - Facilities and Workplace Safety
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Policy Committee-o …
Thu Apr 23, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
La Junta votará sobre los MOU revisados de pago del personal de verano y el nuevo currículo de alfabetización de K-5
La Junta del Distrito Escolar de Allentown considerará múltiples puntos de acción, incluyendo memorandos de entendimiento revisados para las tarifas de los becarios de verano para paraprofesionales, maestros de AEA, seguridad y personal de servicios alimentarios. La junta también tiene previsto aprobar un nuevo currículo de alfabetización de K-5 (Benchmark), una asociación con Penn State para un instituto de IA, un aumento de fondos para servicios de traducción e interpretación y varias actualizaciones de políticas. Además, el superintendente presentará datos de asistencia y comportamiento, y la junta recibirá informes de la Biblioteca Pública de Allentown, la Comisión de Recreación y los representantes estudiantiles.
- MOU revisados para las tarifas de becarios de verano (paraprofesional, AEA, seguridad, servicios alimentarios)
- Aprobación de nuevos recursos del currículo de alfabetización de K-5 (Benchmark)
- Actualizaciones de políticas: Bienestar Estudiantil (340), Antagonista de Opioides (823), Seguridad de las Instalaciones (705)
- Asociación con Penn State para el Instituto de IA del Distrito Escolar de Allentown
- Aumento de fondos para servicios de traducción e interpretación
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
7:00 PM
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board, Andrene Nowell.
File Attachments
Order of Business - 4-23-26.pdf (95 KB)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. Evette D'Amore
Dr. Cereta Johnson Ms. Audrey Mathison Ms. Dianne Michels Mr. Denzel Morris
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell Ms. Zaleeae Sierra
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Information
Andrene Nowell, Board President
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subj …
Thu Apr 23, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
El comité de finanzas discutirá el presupuesto, la evaluación de impuestos y los contratos de proveedores
El Comité de Finanzas en Plenaria del Distrito Escolar de Allentown llevará a cabo presentaciones y discusiones sobre proyectos de capital, el presupuesto del distrito, la evaluación de impuestos, los beneficios de los empleados y el seguro médico de las escuelas públicas. La agenda también incluye solicitudes de acción sobre múltiples contratos de proveedores, incluidos AmTab, STS, Virco, Collection, G.C. Zarnas, ePlus y varios artículos relacionados con PowerSchool. La reunión se llevará a cabo después de la reunión del Comité de Educación en Plenaria en el Edificio de Administración.
- Discusión sobre el presupuesto y la evaluación de impuestos (Anexos B y C)
- Presentación sobre beneficios de los empleados y seguro médico (Anexos D y E)
- Solicitudes de acción sobre contratos de proveedores: AmTab, STS, Virco, Collection, G.C. Zarnas, ePlus
- Múltiples artículos de PowerSchool: Connected Intelligence, Student Information y generales (Anexos L, M, N)
- Revisión de proyectos de capital (Anexo A)
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(Following the Education Committee of the Whole Meeting)
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Review of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Audrey Mathison, Finance Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
26.4.23 Agenda Finance Committee of the Whole.pdf (161 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Discussion
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A - Capital Projects
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Exhibit B - Budget Discussion
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B - Budget.pdf (1,864 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 Exhibit C - Tax Assessment
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit C - T …
Thu Mar 26, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Discusión del presupuesto y múltiples presentaciones de contratos en la agenda
El Comité de Finanzas del Distrito Escolar de Allentown revisará el presupuesto propuesto, las proyecciones financieras de PFM y varios contratos, incluyendo SitelogIQ, Hills-Carnes para un Centro de Recursos Familiares y Comunitarios, el plan de instalaciones de Carbon Lehigh IU 21 y CDW-G. No hay votaciones finales programadas; los puntos son para discusión y acción potencial.
- Anexo A - Discusión del Presupuesto (presentación de 1,084 KB)
- Anexo B - Proyecciones financieras de PFM 2026-27
- Anexo C - Presentación del contrato de SitelogIQ
- Anexo D - Hills-Carnes Centro de Recursos Familiares y Comunitarios
- Anexo E - Plan de Instalaciones de Carbon Lehigh IU 21
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(Following the Education Committee of the Whole Meeting)
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Review of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Audrey Mathison, Finance Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
March 26 2026 - Agenda - Finance Committee of the Whole.pdf (79 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Discussion
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Exhibit A - Budget Discussion
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - BUDGET - Board Presentation - 3.26.2026.pdf (1,084 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Exhibit B - PFM
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit B - ASD 2026-27 Projections_UPDATED FINAL_3.26.26.pdf (231 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 Exhibit C - SitelogIQ
Meeting …
Thu Mar 26, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
El comité de políticas discutirá las políticas de acoso, seguridad y energía
El Comité de Políticas Generales del Distrito Escolar de Allentown discutirá y potencialmente actuará sobre varias políticas propuestas, incluyendo el acoso/ciberacoso, el desarrollo profesional, la seguridad de los edificios, el uso de las instalaciones por parte del personal y la conservación de la energía. La reunión incluye períodos de comentarios públicos para temas en la agenda y temas fuera de la agenda. No hay decisiones programadas más allá de una moción para clausurar la sesión.
- Discusión de la Política 249 - Acoso/Ciberacoso
- Discusión de la Política 709 - Seguridad de los Edificios
- Discusión de la Política 333 - Desarrollo Profesional
- Discusión de la Política 710 - Uso de Instalaciones por parte del Personal
- Discusión de la Política 820 - Conservación de la Energía
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18105
6:00 pm
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.1 Purpose / Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
Robert Nicholoff, Policy Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps on the agenda items pending approval.
File Attachments
Agenda- Policy Committee Agenda - 3-26-26.pdf (104 KB)
2. Superintendent's Comments
Subject
2.1 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Information
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.1 Policy Policy 249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 249 - Bullying-Cyberbullying.pdf (235 KB)
Policy 249-Attachment 1 Report Form.pdf (530 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.2 Policy 333 - Professional Development
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Policy 333 - Professional Development.pdf (244 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.3 Policy 709 - Building Secur …
Thu Mar 26, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
El comité del Distrito Escolar de Allentown discutirá los servicios de salud mental de KidsPeace y el nuevo currículo de K-5
El Comité de Educación en Pleno discutirá y potencialmente aprobará múltiples asociaciones y recursos curriculares. Los puntos incluyen un acuerdo de servicios de salud mental basados en la escuela con KidsPeace, asociaciones de aprendizaje profesional con la University of Pennsylvania, un contrato de matemáticas con OGAP, la renovación de un contrato de estudiantes de enfermería con Moravian University y la adopción de nuevos materiales curriculares de K-5 para ciencias, estudios sociales y matemáticas.
- Asociación con KidsPeace para servicios de salud mental basados en la escuela (Exhibit A)
- Asociación de aprendizaje profesional con University of Pennsylvania para el endoso de entrenamiento instruccional (Exhibit B)
- Contrato de apoyo de aprendizaje profesional con OGAP para matemáticas de K-8 (Exhibit C)
- Renovación del contrato de estudiantes de enfermería de Moravian University (Exhibit E)
- Adopción de nuevos recursos curriculares de K-5 para ciencias (Amplify), estudios sociales (Savvas myWorld) y matemáticas (enVision) (Exhibits F–H)
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Administration Building - Board Room
31 S Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18109
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
1.01 Purpose/Overview of Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Ana Tiburcio - Education Committee Chair, calls the meeting to order and recaps the agenda item pending approval.
File Attachments
Education Committee of The Whole Meeting Agenda - 3-26-26.pdf (114 KB)
2. Superintendents Comments
Subject
2.01 Dr. Carol D. Birks
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
Dr. Carol D. Birks, Superintendent of Schools
File Attachments
3. Request to Address the Board - Agenda Items
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.01 Exhibit A - Kidspeace School-Based Mental Health Services
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachments
Exhibit A - Board Memo- Kidpeace - 3-26-26.pdf (214 KB)
Exhibit A Attachment - Allentown School District-KidsPeace MOU 12.16.25 (1) signed (1) - 3-26-26.pdf (235 KB)
4. Presentation / Discussion / Action Requested
Subject
4.02 Exhibit B - Professional Learning Partnership for Instructional Coaching Endorsement Leadership Development with the University of Pennsylvania
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Education Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Type
File Attachme …
Thu Mar 26, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
La Junta votará sobre el contrato de salud mental de KidsPeace y nuevos currículos de K-5
La Junta del Distrito Escolar de Allentown considerará múltiples puntos de acción, incluyendo la aprobación de actas, actualizaciones de políticas, cambios de personal y contratos financieros. Los puntos clave incluyen un memorando de entendimiento con KidsPeace para servicios de salud mental basados en la escuela, asociaciones de aprendizaje profesional con la University of Pennsylvania y la adopción de nuevos recursos curriculares de K-5 para ciencias, estudios sociales y matemáticas. La junta también votará sobre un cambio en la atención médica, descripciones de puestos para posiciones de gestión de datos y talento, y una carta de compromiso con McNees-Fox Rothschild.
- MOU de servicios de salud mental basados en la escuela de KidsPeace
- Asociaciones de aprendizaje profesional con University of Pennsylvania para coaching instruccional y Algebra 1 Academy
- Adopción de materiales curriculares de K-5: Amplify Science, Savvas myWorld Social Studies, enVision Math
- Actualizaciones de políticas sobre acoso/ciberacoso, seguridad de edificios y conservación de energía
- Contratos financieros incluyendo SitelogIQ y Hillis-Carnes Engineering para el Family and Community Resource Center
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
7:00 PM
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board, Andrene Nowell.
File Attachments
Order of Business - 3-26-26.pdf (101 KB)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. Evette D'Amore
Dr. Cereta Johnson Ms. Audrey Mathison Ms. Dianne Michels Mr. Denzel Morris
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell Ms. Zaleeae Sierra
Ms. Ana Tiburcio
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
File Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Information
Andrene Nowell, Board President
File Attachments
2. R …
Thu Feb 26, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
La Junta votará sobre el calendario escolar 2026-2027 y acuerdos de maestros
La Junta del Distrito Escolar de Allentown considerará la aprobación del calendario escolar 2026-2027, un acuerdo de reclutamiento de maestros internacionales y varios contratos, incluido un contrato de apoyo al aprendizaje profesional con McGraw Hill. La junta también votará sobre la asignación del nombre al ASD Softball Field y sobre las tarifas de pago de verano para paraprofesionales, seguridad y personal de servicio de alimentos. Adicionalmente, se tomarán medidas sobre la compra de un aula modular para la Sonia Sotomayor School y varios contratos de tecnología e instalaciones.
- Votación sobre el Calendario ASD 2026-2027
- Acuerdo de reclutamiento de maestros internacionales con Teacher's Lounge/Alliance Abroad
- Asignación/Cambio de nombre del ASD Softball Field
- Contrato de Apoyo al Aprendizaje Profesional con McGraw Hill
- Compra de aula modular para la Sonia Sotomayor School
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Allentown School District - Administration Building
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
7:00 PM
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board, Andrene Nowell.
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Order of Business - 2-26-26.pdf (101 KB)
1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.2 Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
Ms. LaTarsha Brown
Ms. Lisa Conover
Ms. Phoebe D. Harris
Ms. Jennifer Hartnett Ms. Audrey Mathison
Mr. Robert Nicholoff Ms. Andrene Nowell Ms. Zaleeae Sierra
Ms. Ana Tiburcio
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1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all .
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1. INTRODUCTION
Subject
1.4 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Procedural
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2. REMARKS
Subject
2.1 Board President's Remarks
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Type
Information
Andrene Nowell, Board President
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