Southern Lehigh School District

The meeting included a presentation from the robotics team and district updates. Key actions included approving a university partnership, reviewing the bills list, and accepting the treasurer and investment reports. The board held elections for treasurer, approved the bonding of officers, and handled administrative items including 2026 ACA reporting, appointment of an auditor for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and the appointment of special counsel for commercial tax appeals. Additionally, the board approved a pest control commercial service agreement and discussed filling 2026-2027 vacancies.

The board meeting included a parent presentation regarding technology use in the district, specifically focusing on screen time management and browser access policies. Student representatives provided updates on the theater department, mental health awareness initiatives, the senior prom, FBLA state conference results, speech and debate achievements, and spring athletic accomplishments. The superintendent reported on various committee meetings and celebrated staff members during School Lunch Hero Day, School Principal Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and School Nurses Day. Additionally, the board reaffirmed its partnership with local law enforcement regarding the School Resource Officer program and discussed the proposed schedule for future school board meetings.

The committee held a session to review educational and technology initiatives. Key discussion topics included a presentation on the AP Spanish Language curriculum and associated teaching materials, the review of proposed student and athletic handbooks for the 2026-2027 academic year across elementary, middle, and high school levels, and the consideration of a SentinelOne subscription license agreement with CLIU21 for technology infrastructure.

The committee held a meeting to discuss various facilities projects, including an update on the stadium project covering soil erosion design changes and a lacrosse change order reduction. Further updates were provided regarding the Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School external wall project and the high school ventilation project. The meeting also included an executive session.

The board meeting focused on the approval of various administrative and personnel items through a consent agenda. Key discussion topics included the approval of district bills, treasurer and investment reports, the appointment and resignation of staff, including teachers, instructional assistants, and cafeteria workers, and the approval of staff unpaid leaves. Additionally, the board approved mentors, dance chaperones, summer reading camp nurses, after-school learning lab advisors, and a comprehensive list of athletic coaches, volunteer coaches, event workers, and fitness center monitors for the upcoming school year.