The board and administration made a commitment to equity, and I am proud of what it has become. The board also approved an agreement to hold Freedom High School's graduation on June 7 at Lehigh University's Stabler Athletic & Convocation Center. [unless otherwise noted]. The Bethlehem Area School District Board of Directors appointed Winston Alozie as director to represent region one during Monday night's meeting at the Education The next school board meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school; Administrators granted approval last week, saying federal law prohibited the district from This content is the sole responsibility of the entity that makes it available. This website is maintained by the BCSD Communications Office. These dates and locations are subject to change. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Offering instruction virtually has taught us what works and what doesnt. Each day marked with an asterisk(*) may be used as a make-up day. Bethlehem Area School District teachers secured raises each school year through 2025-26, thanks to an early bird extension to their contract. View the June 21, 2023 Board agenda here. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM As your representatives, the Board exercises the communitys rights to citizen control over public education. For over a decade, the district has used video to give residents another avenue to follow the Board and its decisions and discussions. It is the goal of the Bethlehem Central Schools that this website is accessible to all users. YouTube Bethlehem Area School District Bethlehem Area School District I have a doctorate in music performance from the Eastman School of Music. Public meetings begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise listed. Many of these ideas would have seemed impossible a year ago, but [now] seem likely to continue and make education better and more transparent. Patrick ran the meeting in place of President Michael Faccinetto, who was absent. As I parent volunteer, I saw so many good teachers, administrators, and programs that Id like to support in the role of the school board director. BCHS Room D-122, 7 p.m. Speakers are expected to treat others with respect, confining their remarks to School District issues. View the January 4, 2023 Board minutes here. Jul 2015 - Sep 20172 years 3 months. "The independent My career has balanced performance, teaching and administration. creative cooperation and individual growth, Families from Governor Wolf, Lincoln, and Spring Garden elementary schools celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with their own Hispanic Heritage Nights! View the December 21, 2022 Board minutes here. In other news, directors approved various contracts. How would you address this challenge? "We hope our staff and our students will be respectful" of the choices of others, she added. View the February 15, 2023 Board video here. We have a fair funding formula that was adopted and signed into law in a bipartisan fashion. Bethlehem Area School District tells 69 News it's seen instances of damage in its schools in recent weeks. View the April 5, 2023 Board agenda here. FBES: PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM View the October 26, 2022 Board minutes here. Pakzad called on Roy to apologize and resign. NEMS Jazz Ensemble @ Broughal Blues Jazz Festival, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM He has no right to use his access to the dias to attack another superintendent., The letter then goes on to say that the Bethlehem Area directors hope Saucon Valley directors will see fit to publicly censure Director Pakzad, as we find his actions to be unethical and the result of a personal agenda.. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Board Meeting Dates; Board Meeting Dates. "The independent investigation conducted by Judge (Emil) Giordano has been completed, and the board reviewed the findings and now considers this investigation to be concluded," President Michael Faccinetto said during the board of directors' meeting at East Hills Middle School. Shannon Patrick (incumbent, at large): I have served for the past 10 years, most recently as the vice president. The minutes from the past school year can be found by clicking here, For minutes from previous school years, please click this link, the district has a helpful reference guide of who to contact when an issue arises, Capital Region BOCES Communications Service. Alozie secured the appointment, which runs through the first Monday in December 2021, over two other applicants former Director Basilio Bonilla and Samuel Hopp. Policies. text: false, BETHLEHEM, Pa. The Bethlehem Area School Board on Monday night voted to rename Broughal Middle School's auditorium after the school's former school principal, Joseph Santoro. Superintendent Joseph Roy gave his endorsement of the renaming of the auditorium at the board's Sept. 13 meeting, describing Santoro's "deep history and commitment to that part of the community." While working as the director of Community and Cultural Affairs at Lehigh University, I earned a masters degree in Educational Leadership. At times our School Board may need to attend Executive Session meetings. The fact is, when an uncomfortable topic is raised we often see these angry reactions, he said. WebThe Bethlehem Area School District has 181 student days built into the 2022-2023 school calendar. President Michael Faccinetto said the next month's committee meeting will be combined, scheduled tentatively for April 20, with the regular monthly meeting the following week, April 27. lehighvalleylive.com file photo Roy has come under fire for comments he made at a news conference two weeks ago about charter school law reform. The Lab School Barbeque will still take place as scheduled on Saturday afternoon. Presentation: K-5 Math Presentation, Annual District Audit, Elsmere Elementary School This website is maintained by the BCSD Communications Office. The district is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on any linked site. We also must understand what diversity, equity and inclusion means, and what it can look like for all of our public schools. Faccinetto said his position was not meant as a slight in any way to Santoro's career and service. This is a far cry from where we were during the economic downturn of 2008. There was a problem saving your notification. View the September 7, 2022 Board minutes here. Bethlehem Central High School, 700 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054, USA March 13, 2023 Spring Sports Begin (HS) March 13, 2023 Slingerlands Camp Fair March 13, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm BCHS College Fair March 13, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm BCHS Cafeteria March 14, 2023 Slingerlands PTO Meeting March 14, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm TJES: PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM Q: What is the biggest challenge facing Bethlehem public schools right now? View the March 1, 2023 Board agenda here. These sessions may precede or follow regular meetings and are for the discussion of sensitive subjects such as personnel matters and employee contract negotiations. According to BASD Superintendent Joseph Roy, they are confident in this choice. The buses, manufactured by Thomas, will seat 81 and will be delivered to BASD this summer. Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Presentation: State of the Schools, BCHS Room D-122, 7 p.m. In light of the Saucon Valley School Board President saying Bethlehem Area Superintendent Joseph Roy should resign over his comments about charter schools, race and poverty, the Bethlehem Area School Board has sent a letter to the neighboring district calling the Saucon Valley board presidents comments troubling, and have asked his fellow board members to censure him. This purposeful choice by those in power to not fund districts equitably hurts our local property owners each year. Those who wish to make public comment at these in-person meetings must be present in person to do so. If you do wish to address the Board, please keep in mind that school board meetings are business meetings which are held in public. She started at Hanover ES. It is the goal of the Bethlehem Central Schools that this website is accessible to all users. P: (518) 439-7481, Jody Monroe, Superintendent of Schools Here are a few photos from Spring Garden's evening, filled with food, music, art, games and time getting to learn more about Hispanic cultures. Board Finance & Human Resources Comm. "Since this is a personnel matter, nothing else will be shared," Faccinetto added. The school board voted Monday to lift the mask mandate, as cases of COVID-19 have dropped and federal and state governments have eased pandemic rules. sidebar: false, Board members also hold board development and workshop sessions throughout the year. After the vote to end the mandate, four district residents spoke out against the mandate, repeating familiar arguments against requirements and vaccines that have been made locally and across the U.S. Bethlehem Superintendent Joseph Roy has been named superintendent of the year for Pennsylvania. During that time, I have worked hard to keep our spending under control, while acknowledging the many needs of our students. Wait to be called upon by the Board president. Regular School Board Meeting February 21, 2023 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER Lincoln Middle School 1001 Lehigh Avenue Lancaster, PA 17602 7:00 p.m. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. FHS: Patriot Club Board Meeting, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Visit Us. I have testified before House and Senate committees and meet regularly with members of the General Assembly. Shannon Patrick: Besides the usual funding issues, presently our students are experiencing a significant learning loss due to the pandemic. DV.load(https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6581824-Board-Ltr-to-SV-District-121619.js, { Q: (FOR CHALLENGERS ONLY) What was the primary factor motivating you to seek a position on the school board? There was an error processing your request. We could soon find out, A windy, cloudy Saturday for the Lehigh Valley, but the sun will come out tomorrow, Six years after hazing death, Penn State plans to drop the Greek life oversight it championed, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61. 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Senate vote, Reading Area Water Authority looking for leak on North Heidelberg Township line, Former Penn State Berks soccer player among dead in violent Monroe County crash, Ukraine ally Kallas fights for reelection in Estonia vote, In Chicago, adapting electric buses to winters challenges, Pot vote has Oklahoma hungry to rake in green from Texas, Global race to boost electric vehicle range in cold weather, In Britain, warm hubs emerge to beat soaring energy costs, Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South, 6 Nigerian states drop suit to void presidential vote result, The implications of Walgreens' decision on abortion pills, Boeing CEO loses $7M bonus, keeps $22.5 million compensation, What the Tech? View the September 21, 2022 Board agenda here. Directors voted also to purchase two dump trucks at a price not to exceed $170,727. All Board meetings are open to the public. Presentation: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, BCHS Room D-122, 7 p.m. (This meeting was originally scheduled to take place at Slingerlands Elementary School), BCHS Room D-122, 7 p.m. Roys comments were met with applause from those at the news conference who supported him. At the microphone, please state your full name. There was a problem saving your notification. Bethlehem Area School Board letter to Saucon Valley board over superintendents charter school comments (Text). The bills additionally included a payment in the amount of $1,300 to DBM Consulting LLC for "Nov-Dec 2022 Investigations.". Get Directions. Copyright 2021. View the November 16, 2022 Board minutes here. Laurie Sage, Principal Robin Alozie, Asst. Such charges or complaints should be presented directly to the Superintendent. Error! In his statement, Pakzad noted that Lehigh Valley Academy, where his son attends, has more minority students than Bethlehem Area and Saucon Valley. 1516 Sycamore Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017, 610-861-0500 - Built by Bethlehem. View the February 1, 2023 Board video here. Mtgs. View the December 7, 2022 Board agenda here. Mostly cloudy and drier, but a few scattered rain showers linger early, and perhaps a few snow showers at any point in the Poconos. Lyons of Allentown for independent commissioning, testing, adjusting and balancing services in the amount of $67,680. Shannon Patrick: I am most proud of the introduction of full-day kindergarten! Phone: 717.397.2421. Parents can join IEP meetings without a day off work, the public can listen in to board meetings, and we can expand our offerings by having experts join for a day from anywhere. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The superintendent said that numbers are moving in a positive direction and that reported cases have decreased in recent weeks. I believe race has been an ailment in our society for centuries which has harmed millions in significant ways and continues to do so. Bethlehem Central Board of Education meetings are usually held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. WebSchool Board Meeting Information Meetings of the whole (Finance Committee; Worksession; Action) will be held in person at the Educational Services Center (ESC) located at 401 E. Hancock Street Lansdale, PA 19446 unless otherwise noted. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Scheduled Connect with us: Back to top. Going forward, I think we can enhance our offerings by building a more robust Cyber Academy. Jeffrey A. Kuhns has been appointed as the new superintendent of West Perry School District. We will not back down in the fight for charter reform and we will not ask Dr. Roy to back down or be silenced because a few, unelected lobbyists disagree with the facts.. It is a natural transition. Brand New App to watch all of WFMZ-TV News and Syndicated Programing 24/7 on your Streaming App enabled TV. Tips to help protect your smartphone from thieves, Shania Twain 'uncontrollably fragile' after husband's affair, 48 Hours: Natalie Morales Reveals How Social Media Helped Solve Case, Uriah Heep believe they have 'some merit' to be considered for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame entry, Amanda Seyfried wants to a role in movie version of Mean Girls: The Musical, Aaron Taylor-Johnson joins Nosferatu remake, 'Three is enough for us': Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt doesn't want any more kids, Kimberly Wyatt regrets Pussycat Dolls turning down Lady Gaga's Just Dance, Riley Keough feared she'd lose Daisy and the Six role because she couldn't 'belt' out a song. Budget Presentation: Athletics and Operations & Maintenance, BCHS Room D-122, 7 p.m. To ensure timely resolution of your concerns and/or questions, the district has a helpful reference guide of who to contact when an issue arises. Video broadcast for the meeting can be found here at 6:55 p.m. View the January 18, 2023 Board minutes here. We invited the candidates for the Bethlehem Area SD school board to respond to a set of questions about the current state and future challenges of the school district. 10 charter school parents who reside in the Bethlehem Area School District sending a letter demanding he apologize. Visit the Adobe website to download the free Acrobat Reader. Mtgs. Roy also said he will not apologize, despite 10 charter school parents who reside in the Bethlehem Area School District sending a letter demanding he apologize. The Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) adopted a mask-optional policy, approved by the school board in a meeting on Feb. 28. In a separate action, the board approved its monthly bills which included a $12,087 payment to the law firm of Norris McLaughlin. When Patrick made clear that the vote eliminated the mandate, about a dozen anti-maskers sitting in the upper deck of the East Hills Middle School auditorium applauded. Using our Services does not give you ownership of any intellectual property rights in our Services or the content you may access. The action received a 5-2 vote, with board President Michael Faccinetto and board Vice President Shannon Patrick dissenting. All official actions, however, must and do take place at public meetings. WebFreedom High School 3149 Chester Ave Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 867-5843. We will expand on this in the coming months by adopting a formal equity policy that will draw a line in the sand for all to see exactly what we are committed to for our students. The Liberty High School agreement, scheduled for June 7, is worth $12,730.25. Principal Amanda Miranda, Asst. NEMS Band @ Parade of Shamrocks. At Mondays Bethlehem Area School Board meeting, president Michael Faccinetto issued a statement of support of Roy and read from a letter the board is sending Saucon Valley saying board President Shamim Pakzad personally attacked Roy in his comments. Agenda Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda February 14, 2023 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER Lincoln Middle School 1001 Lehigh Avenue Lancaster, PA 17602 6:30 p.m. //assets.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js. Orlando, Florida. You have permission to edit this article. Q: (FOR INCUMBENTS ONLY) What is the accomplishment of which youre most proud, from your prior service on the school board? Meetings are occasionally added during the school year, View our accessibility statement. Essentially, I am a concerned parent. Charter schools are public schools funded by taxpayer dollars funneled from each enrolled students home district, which sometimes creates a contentious relationship between districts and charters. Presentation: Building Healthy Relationships and Sexual Misconduct Prevention, Hamagrael Elementary School BETHLEHEM, Pa. The Bethlehem Area School District announced Monday night an investigation of Superintendent Joseph Roy has concluded. Visit the Adobe website to download the free Acrobat Reader. We must use this to distribute state education dollars so each district gets what they need. Meetings are occasionally added during the school year, particularly in February and March for budget discussions. WebRegular board meetings start at 7 pm and are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Brisk with west to northwest winds around 10-20mph gusting to 30mph.. Mostly cloudy with less wind, with a few breaks in the clouds overnight.
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