Saucon Valley School District

This document outlines strategic action plans for Saucon Valley Middle School and High School, focusing on improving academic achievement and growth in English-Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. It details current successes, identifies data-driven areas for growth, and proposes strategic actions including curriculum evaluation, systems refinement (MTSS, PBIS), focused professional development, and targeted interventions. The plan aims to enhance proficiency and growth for all students, with a particular emphasis on supporting economically disadvantaged students, students with IEPs, and Hispanic students.

The meeting included a discussion regarding an update on the MTI Stadium Water Infiltration Project provided by the Supervisor of Campus Operations, as well as a presentation of the 2025 Facilities Usage Report.

The Board of Directors conducted a business meeting which included a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget by Northampton Community College. Financial actions included the approval of various expenditures and the treasurer's report. Educational and policy items discussed included the approval of an applied behavior analytic services contract and the final reading of organization and meeting policies. Personnel actions involved the approval of staff appointments, FMLA leave, transfers, resignations, and the appointment of coaches. The Board also accepted donations for the Marching Band and elementary classrooms, discussed the nomination of a representative to the Northampton Community College Board of Trustees, and deliberated on the implications of AI-generated meeting transcripts.

This document outlines Saucon Valley Elementary School's 2025-26 Math & ELA Data Action Plan, focusing on strategic initiatives to enhance student learning. Key focus areas for ELA include strengthening deeper reading comprehension through academic vocabulary development, informational text comprehension, and writing about reading. For Math, the plan emphasizes strengthening conceptual reasoning and application, alongside mathematical communication and problem-solving, by improving understanding of relationships, multi-step problem-solving, and real-world application. The plan prioritizes ensuring strong alignment between Tier I instruction and targeted interventions. The overarching commitment is to foster every student's growth as a reader, thinker, and problem solver through data-driven, collaborative, and research-based instruction.

The committee discussed updates to the High School Program of Studies, specifically regarding the listing of dual enrollment classes on transcripts and revisions to the POG, including an AP Seminar offering. Additionally, the committee received citizen feedback suggesting consideration for programs like ACE and Math lab to support struggling students.