Saucon Valley School District

This Schoolwide Title 1 School Plan for Saucon Valley Elementary School outlines a strategic direction focused on enhancing student learning and achieving potential through continuous innovation. Key priorities include improving mathematical growth and achievement via targeted professional development, data-driven interventions, and collaborative learning communities. It also emphasizes providing consistent, research-based Tier I ELA instruction founded on the Science of Reading, supported by comprehensive professional development. The plan aims to engage families in best instructional practices for both mathematics and reading.

The meeting included a motion to modify the agenda and an announcement regarding an executive session for a legal matter. Key agenda items covered were a report from the High School SGA Representative and a Fall Athletic Review Recognition. The Superintendent reported on the Food Service Thanksgiving meal, Alumni Awards, and website changes. Visitors commented on the revised calendar and the safety presentation. The Board approved expenditures for General, Cafeteria, and Health Benefits, with no Capital Projects expenditures. The Treasurer's Report, including cash investment, bond activity, and budget transfers, was also approved. Educational agenda items included a District Data Presentation and an SVSD Safety Presentation; approvals were granted for an overnight conference attendance, the revised 2025-2026 school year calendar, and several mini-grants sponsored by the Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovations. Personnel actions included approving a new Recreational Swim Pool Supervisor and several lifeguards, approving FMLA leaves for two employees, and accepting several resignations from administrative and substitute positions. Additionally, several athletic coaches were approved. Finance items included retroactively approving a commitment of $14,381,017 from the General Fund balance and approving the 2025-2026 Recreational Swim Membership Hours & Fees. New business involved the first reading of policies concerning Organization and Meetings, which remained tabled.

The Academic and Personnel Committee meeting included a substantial discussion regarding student cell phone use during the school day. A plan was established to develop a survey, incorporating teacher input, for subsequent review by the committee before distribution to parents. In New Business, a parent's note regarding keyboards was addressed, with the Superintendent confirming that keyboards are available for students who require them.

The Facilities Committee meeting agenda was approved. Discussions focused on an update regarding the BAVTS Expansion, which included potential project cost increases presented by D'Huy Engineering. Additionally, the committee received updates on District Projects for 2025-2026, with staff tasked to determine costs for turf fields and lighting for the soccer field.

The Facilities Committee meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. The primary discussion involved updates provided by the Director of Campus Operations regarding the status of current district projects. There were no items listed under New Business or Old Business.