Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Palmerton Area School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Palmerton
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,637
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4218360
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Blue Bombers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
259.93
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Palmerton Area School District
The board meeting covered several critical items, including extensive discussions on change orders for high school construction and renovation projects, with a focus on unforeseen subsurface conditions, utility relocation, and site grading. The board approved several change orders related to these projects. Additionally, the district accepted grants, donations, and approved various personnel actions, including the hiring of teachers, tenure status approvals, and resignations. Operational approvals included bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year, a healthcare analysis proposal, and an educational services agreement. Significant administrative actions were taken regarding the Superintendent contract and the appointment of a substitute superintendent. Public participation highlighted concerns regarding construction oversight, budget transparency, and state mandate impacts.
The board meeting covered several key operational and financial topics, including updates on job openings for various teaching and support staff positions, and analysis of the state budget's impact on district subsidies and deficit projections. Board reports included legislative updates on educational funding, progress on facility projects at CCTI, and information on summer library events and student participation in community activities. The board took action on a wide array of items, including approvals for instructional assistant appointments, staff transfers, leaves of absence, mentor assignments, club advisors, and coaching positions. Additionally, the board approved various agreements with external organizations for drug and alcohol programs, pre-K services, special education services, and placement agreements. Several policy updates were adopted, and a revised school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year was approved.
The board meeting included key discussions and actions regarding the adoption of the General Operating Budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including real estate tax levies and various tax rates. The board approved multiple contracts, including digital ticketing services, student transportation, facilities maintenance, and security services. Personnel actions, such as the acceptance of a retirement, extension of administrative leave, numerous teacher and staff appointments, tenure status approvals, and the appointment of club advisors and coaches, were finalized. Additionally, the board approved curriculum materials, textbook adoptions, data management system agreements, various independent contractor agreements for psychological and therapy services, and initiated the first reading of several district policies.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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