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Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Allentown School District Education Committee-Of-The-Whole Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed several items, including the approval of the 2026-2027 School Improvement Plans, a partnership with Junior Achievement for financial literacy and career readiness, and a collaboration with the Center for Humanistic Change for student assistance services. Additionally, the committee reviewed the expansion of District-wide PSAT and SAT testing, the purchase of math tutoring support services, a grant-funded participation in a global policy forum, and international educational field trips for high school students.
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Allentown School District Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included welcoming remarks for the new school year and updates from the Superintendent regarding district initiatives, such as the strategic plan, modulars at Sotomayor, and efforts to elevate bilingualism and biliteracy. Informational updates were provided on various committees, with a detailed report on the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute covering audits, student enrollment statistics, and industry certification trends. The board approved several reports, including the Policy, Secretary and Treasurer, Superintendent, Personnel, Building, and Finance reports. Additionally, new administrative staff were introduced, and the Superintendent discussed the appointment of Community Advocates to support continuous improvement and family engagement. The meeting concluded with a reflection on positive community feedback regarding the district's educational quality.
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
The meeting focused on the first reading of several district policies, including Policy 103 regarding discrimination and harassment, Policy 103.1 concerning non-discrimination for students with disabilities, Policy 113.4 on confidentiality of special education student information, Policy 113.5 regarding assistive technology, Policy 140 concerning charter schools, and Policy 144 regarding standards for victims of violent crimes. Each policy was reviewed and recommended for advancement to the next Regular Board Meeting for official action.
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Allentown School District Finance Committee-Of-The-Whole Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a special presentation highlighting an inaugural student international travel experience to Rome, Paris, and Madrid. The committee reviewed and recommended moving several tax assessment appeal settlement agreements to the regular board meeting for official action, covering properties on Hamilton Street, Lehigh Street, and South Glenwood Street. Additionally, the committee recommended approval for the purchase of district-wide backpacks for the annual Back to School Bash, noting that costs are fully offset by sponsorship funds.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
