August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - School Board Combined Committee Meeting
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1. Courtesy of the Floor - Public Comment on Agenda Items Only (30 minutes allowed)
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2. Discussion Items
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2.1 Human Resources: Board Policy 607 - Tuition Income - Second Reading
Description:
The Board Policy 607 - Tuition Income: Changes were made to the policy after the second reading in June 2026. The policy is being presented for an additional second reading with changes.
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3. Information Items
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3.1 Facilities: District Design Committee Update
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3.2 Facilities: Fountain Hill Elementary School Project Update
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3.3 Finance: 2026-2027 Budget Update
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4. Agenda Items for August 24, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting
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4.1 Facilities: Student Transportation Schedule for the 2026-2027 school year
Description:
The student transportation schedule for the 2026-2027 school year, created and maintained in the Transportation Department, has been completed. This schedule serves public and nonpublic students eligible for transportation as outlined in 22 PA Code 23.4 and School Board Policy 810.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.2 Facilities: Approval of Transportation Vehicles and Operators
Description:
In accordance with Board Policy 810 - Transportation, the Board is responsible to provide student transportation in accordance with state law. One of those laws, 22 PA Code Section 23.4, requires the Board to approve appropriate vehicles used for student transportation and all eligible operators qualified under the law to operate the approved vehicles. The attached list includes all active transportation vehicles and all eligible operators as of July 29, 2026.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.3 Facilities: Bus Transfer MOU - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Description:
In order to maximize transportation route efficiency and ensure timely student arrivals, BASD Transportation utilizes centralized transfer points located at strategic locations in and around the district. The Executive Education Academy Charter School (EEACS) has agreed to serve as a transfer point for BASD buses and students. This MOU outlines the permissions, roles, and responsibilities to operate a transfer point at EEACS.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.4 Facilities: Fire Alarm Test and Inspection Services Renewal
Description:
In April 2023, the Board approved a proposal from Eastern Time Inc. to provide Fire Alarm Test and Inspection Services for three years through the 2025–2026 school year. A provision in the specification allows an option to extend the proposal to a fourth and fifth year at the existing third-year prices. The third-year price for Fire Alarm Test and Inspection Services has been applied to the existing contract for a fourth year at a total price not to exceed $28,810.00 for the 2026–2027 school year.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.5 Facilities: Replace Boilers - Education Center
Description:
Proposals will be received on August 18, 2026, for the Boiler Replacement at the Education Center. The proposals will be reviewed by the appropriate administrative and supervisory personnel, and the recommendation of award will be based upon the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications. This project is funded through the Capital Reserve balance for 2026 Summer Projects.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.6 Facilities: Dual-Fuel Boiler Maintenance - Liberty High School, Northeast Middle School, Donegan Elementary School, and Marvine Elementary School
Description:
Quotes were solicited from three state contract vendors for maintenance of the dual-fuel boilers and fuel stations at Liberty High School, Northeast Middle School, Donegan Elementary School, and Marvine Elementary School. This project will be funded using 2026-2027 General Operating Budget funds.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.7 Facilities: Maintenance Management Software Renewal - Facilities Management eXpress, LLC
Description:
The Facilities and Transportation Departments use FMX as a web-based maintenance management, asset tracking, and scheduling tool. FMX supports building and fleet maintenance work order requests, asset documentation, preventive maintenance tracking, facility scheduling, lease administration, and integrations with other district software platforms. This expense is funded out of the 2026-2027 General Operating Budget.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.8 Facilities: PCCD Grant Funding — Middle School Security Cameras
Description:
Quotes were solicited from three PEPPM vendors for security cameras to be added at BASD middle schools. The additional cameras will augment the existing security cameras at East Hills Middle School, Nitschmann Middle School, and Northeast Middle School. This project will be funded using 2026-2027 PCCD grant funds.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.9 Curriculum: Touchstone Theatre for Young Playwrights Program Agreement
Description:
Touchstone Theatre is a professional not-for-profit theatre dedicated to creating original work. As in previous years, this year it plans to run 12 Young Playwrights Lab arts-in-education programs at 12 elementary schools during the 2026-2027 academic year. These arts-enrichment programs run for 16 sessions, teaching students to write one-act plays while increasing their enthusiasm for literacy. Included in this fee is each school's participation in the Young Playwrights Festival, held at the end of the academic year.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.10 Curriculum: Touchstone Theatre Story-Makers Program Agreement
Description:
Touchstone Theatre is a professional not-for-profit theatre dedicated to the creation of original work. This year, it plans to run pilot arts-in-education programs to run at four (4) elementary schools during the 2026-2027 academic year. This pilot program builds on the success of Touchstone’s long-standing Young Playwrights’ Lab program in the District. It is intended to focus on storytelling skills among 2nd- and 3rd-grade students, increasing students’ understanding of how stories work, as well as increasing their oral competency. Each program runs for ten sessions, meeting twice a week. The fee for the Bethlehem Area School District is $3,000 per program.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.11 Curriculum: Renaissance Learning Agreement for Pre-K Counts
Description:
This agreement provides Star Preschool Literacy and Numeracy and Star Phonics, along with annual Renaissance platform access, for 120 Pre-K Counts students at James Buchanan, Donegan, Fountain Hill, and Marvine elementary schools from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. The agreement also includes one six-hour onsite training day and three 60-minute remote training sessions for staff. These assessment tools will help teachers monitor students’ early literacy, phonics, and numeracy development, use data to guide instruction, and support students’ readiness for kindergarten. The total cost of $7,057.80 reflects $3,075.00 in applied discounts.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.12 Curriculum: Liberty and Freedom High School 2026-2027 ATSI School Plans
Description:
Freedom and Liberty High Schools are designated as Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) schools. Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires ATSI Schools to submit a school improvement plan that outlines academic goals and action steps, and how resources will be used toward school improvement. Grant funds are not currently available for ATSI schools through PDE. Liberty High School's Plan focuses on goals related to student literacy performance and math growth. Freedom High School’s Plan addresses attendance, student literacy performance, and student Math performance.
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4.13 Curriculum: Broughal Middle School 2026-2027 Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) Plan
Description:
Broughal Middle School is a designated Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) school. Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires CSI Schools to submit a Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI) Plan that outlines academic goals and action steps, and how resources will be used toward school improvement. Resources include both CSI (563,430) and Title I ($486,160) grant funds. Broughal’s 2026-2027 CSI Plan addresses the improvement of grade-level student achievement in Mathematics and Literacy, as well as the reduction of students needing intensive and strategic Literacy support.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.14 Curriculum: Northeast MS 2026-2027 Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plans
Description:
Northeast Middle School has been designated as a Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) school. Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires TSI schools to submit a Targeted Support and Improvement Plan that outlines academic goals and action steps, and how resources will be used toward school improvement. There is no additional funding for TSI schools; however, Northeast receives funds through Title I, as reflected in their plans. Northeast’s Plan involves supporting teacher professional development with strategies including using assessment data to make instructional planning decisions and the provision of coaching and support.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.15 Finance: Plancon K: Approval of General Obligation Bonds, Series B of 2025
Description:
The District was notified that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved PlanCon Part K: Project Refinancing for the General Obligation Bonds Series B of 2025, with a reimbursement rate of 20.05% for the bond issue. These bonds refunded the Series C of 2021 General Obligation Bonds, which previously held a reimbursement rate of 20.05%.
As per PDE, the attached documents must be included in the minutes of the next Board meeting. This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.16 Finance: Beverage Provider Agreement
Description:
The District will enter into an Exclusive Beverage Agreement with ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC for the period of March 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, or until the School District has purchased 20,870 cases of product.
The beverage provider agrees to provide funding for the following programs.
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4.17 Finance: Real Estate Tax Exonerations
Description:
In November 2014, the Northampton County Board of Assessment determined that two vacant BASD parcels at the corner of Freemansburg Avenue and Farmersville Road in Bethlehem Township would be returned to taxable status. These adjacent parcels have been leased to the Koehler family for farming for many years. Since the farm lease generates revenue and the use is not solely for a governmental purpose, the parcels are now taxable.
The 2026 real estate tax base on these two properties is as follows:
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.18 Finance: Donation from The United Way
Description:
The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley donated $2,500 to support teacher stipends for the Talk, Read, Sing Summer Program at Fountain Hill and Donegan Elementary Schools. The program is designed to strengthen early language and literacy development.
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4.19 Finance: Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 (CIU) Contract for Service Agreement
Description:
The District currently has various educational contracts with Colonial Intermediate Unit (CIU) 20 that provide services to Bethlehem Area School District students, where it is more cost-effective for the District to provide the services directly.
The CIU 20 Board of School Directors approved the following Agreements as listed below, and it is recommended that these Agreements be approved as the most effective solution for the students' educational needs. The 2026-2027 school year Service Agreements with Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 are as follows:
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.20 Finance: Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 (CIU) Mental Health Workers Service Agreement
Description:
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 will provide two (2) mental health workers to rotate between emotional support classes located at several District secondary schools. The mental health workers’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the delivery of social and emotional curriculum, individual counseling support, mental health case management, behavioral data gathering, delivery of positive behavioral support plans, regular parent contacts, partnering with classrooms and mainstream teachers, and participation in IEP meetings when requested.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.21 Finance: Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) Dental Services Agreement
Description:
All school districts, either alone or jointly with other districts or school boards, are required to employ a school dentist. The District will continue to use Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. (LVH) to conduct dental screenings.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.22 Finance: Professional Services for School Physical Safety and Security Assessments
Description:
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recommends that school districts engage state-qualified assessors to conduct safety and security assessments of each of their schools using criteria adopted by PCCD’s School Safety and Security Committee. Over the last few years, the District has utilized the services of Michelle Kern from the Center for Safe Schools/Susquehanna IU to conduct these assessments. The Administration recommends continuing prior work with Michelle Kern to complete assessments at the remaining six elementary schools: Asa Packer, Clearview, Farmersville, Freemansburg, Marvine, and Miller Heights.
All assessment costs will be covered by PCCD grant funds. This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.23 Finance: Valley Youth House — Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools MOU
Description:
Valley Youth House will continue implementing Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) in targeted schools. CBITS is a program that focuses on helping students recognize the relationships among thoughts, feelings, and actions using the cognitive triangle, and on reducing avoidant coping strategies. CBITS will be implemented by a therapist who has been trained to implement the program. The MOU also allows for the implementation of additional programs. This MOU is for the 2026–2027 school year.
There is no cost to the District for these services and programs. This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.24 Finance: Pinebrook Family Answers Agreement - K-12 Professional Social Work Services
Description:
Higher-risk students often have present social and emotional concerns that must be addressed, and a social worker will be a resource for both staff and students. Social workers will provide direct services to students and families in the form of counseling, support, assessment, referral, and follow-up as needed to promote and enhance the overall academic mission of the District that strengthens home, school, and community partnerships and addresses barriers to learning and achievement. The social workers will also help coordinate referrals to community resources, ensuring consistency of quality and service for students and their families. The District has utilized Pinebrook Family Answers social worker services for several years at identified K-12 schools. An Agreement has been developed for the 2026-2027 school year to not exceed 37.5 hours per school per week at a cost not to exceed $795,600 for a total of nine positions ($88,400 per social worker/clinician).
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4.25 Finance: Resonance Education Service Agreement
Description:
For four years, Resonance Education has partnered with Liberty and Freedom High Schools to make social-emotional learning (SEL) a practice educators own, not a program layered on top of their teaching. The 2026-2027 school year builds on that foundation with intention. As support decentralizes and building leaders take fuller ownership, the work focuses on two connected groups of teachers: a new cohort ready to explore SEL integration and returning teachers ready to deepen it. Resonance Education will support both groups through in-person and online collaboration, so SEL continues to show up in daily instruction, in walk-throughs and differentiated supervision already in place, and in how students at both schools experience engagement, agency, and belonging. This continued one-year agreement shall not exceed $31,300 for the 2026–2027 school year.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.26 Finance: Sharp-Ross PsychEd. Services, LLC Bilingual Evaluations Service Agreement
Description:
The District will continue to utilize the professional services of Sharp-Ross PsychEd Services LLC to provide bilingual Psychoeducational evaluations, bilingual gifted evaluations, and case collaboration for identified students on a case-by-case basis. The service rate is $150 per hour for the 2026–2027 school year, including the summer of 2027, with automatic one-year renewals.
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4.27 Finance: Lehigh University Community VOICES Clinic
Description:
A Collaboration Agreement currently exists with Lehigh University regarding the Community Voices Clinic (CVC) at Donegan Elementary School, Marvine Elementary School, and Broughal Middle School. These clinics provide school-based mental health services in the family center at each of these three schools. The proposed Collaboration Agreement will allow the District to continue its current CVC partnership for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years at a cost not to exceed $22,500 per year, for a total not to exceed amount of $45,000.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.28 Finance: Web Filtering Software
Description:
The Information Systems Department continues to evolve the District's cybersecurity posture by evaluating other products. Part of the current web filtering infrastructure will be replaced with a product that provides more robust filtering of the District's Internet traffic.
This expenditure is included in the 2026-2027 Information Services Department budget. This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.29 Finance: GoGuardian Suite, Annual Renewal
Description:
GoGuardian Admin, Teacher, and Pear Deck licenses expire on June 30, 2025. The District plans to renew and support them with CDW-G for 12 months, beginning August 31, 2026, through August 30, 2027. This renewal is included in the 2026-2027 Information Services Department budget.
This information was reviewed by the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.30 Finance: Elementary Teacher Computer Purchase
Description:
The four-year lifecycle of elementary teacher computers passed this summer. To maintain the four-year lifecycle for district computers and ensure teacher efficiency, the District intends to replace the fleet of computers assigned to elementary teachers with new models.
This expenditure is included in the 2026-2027 Information Services Department budget. This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.31 Finance: Navigate360
Description:
The District uses Navigate360’s Emergency Management Suite to document and manage the All Hazards Plan, including emergency drill and event tracking, emergency communications, first responder integration, and student reunification from mobile devices. The cost for the Navigate360 Emergency Management Suite Platform will not exceed $25,504.16.
Additionally, the District utilizes Navigate360’s Threat Assessment Platform to incorporate the District’s Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) process. This software puts the student and staff safety response process at every user’s fingertips. The cost of the Navigate360 Threat Assessment Platform will not exceed $22,663.24. This combined one-year renewal cost shall not exceed $48,167.40. This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.32 Finance: Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 (CIU20) Nonpublic School Educational Services and Parent and Family Engagement Services Agreement, 2026-2027 school year
Description:
As required by federal law, the District is obligated to provide Title I academic services to non-public school students residing within our District boundaries, as well as engagement opportunities for their parents and family members. The Administration is requesting permission to contract with Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 for academic services for students and parent and family engagement activities at the following non-public schools: Holy Infancy, Notre Dame School of Bethlehem, St. Anne, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
The federal Consolidated Application calculates the amount that must be allocated in the areas of Education Services and Parent and Family Engagement Services. The designated Letter of Agreement amounts are as follows: Instructional Services: $110,005 Parent and Family Engagement Services: $1,170 Total: $111,175 The total will be paid in full through the federal Consolidated Application Title I funding, as required by law. The District requested quotes in writing from the following agencies: Colonial Intermediate Unit #20 - Accepted
Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 - Declined Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 - Declined This information was reviewed by the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.33 Finance: Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 (CIU20) for Nonpublic School Professional Development Services, 2026-2027 Agreement
Description:
As required by federal law, the District is obligated to provide Title II professional development services to non-public schools within our District boundaries. The Administration is requesting permission to contract with Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 for professional development services at the following non-public schools: Moravian Academy - Merle Campus, Bethlehem Christian Ebenezer, Holy Infancy, Notre Dame High School, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Anne, St. John Chrysostom Academy, Moravian Academy - Downtown Campus, Bethlehem Catholic High School, and Notre Dame School of Bethlehem.
The federal Consolidated Application calculates the amount that must be allocated to each of the non-public schools within our boundaries that requested services. For the 2026-2027 school year, the District's total non-public school Title II allocation will not exceed $84,652. The total will be paid in full through the federal Consolidated Application Title II funding, as required by law. The District requested quotes in writing from the following agencies: Colonial Intermediate Unit #20 - Accepted Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 - Declined Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 - Declined This information was reviewed by the Board at the August 10th, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.34 Finance: Colonial Intermediate Unit #21 (CIU21) for Nonpublic School Educational Services and Parent and Family Engagement Services, 2026-2027 Service Agreement
Description:
As required by federal law, the District is obligated to provide Title I academic services to non-public school students residing within our District boundaries, as well as engagement opportunities for their parents and family members. The Administration is requesting permission to contract with Colonial Intermediate Unit 21 for academic services for students and parent and family engagement activities at the following non-public schools: St. Michael’s, St. Elizabeth Regional School, St. John Vianney, and Mercy School of Special Learning.
The federal Consolidated Application calculates the amount that must be allocated in the areas of Education Services and Parent and Family Engagement Services. The designated Letter of Agreement amounts are as follows: Instructional Services: $11,124 Parent and Family Engagement Services: $118 Total: $11,242 The total will be paid in full through the federal Consolidated Application Title I funding, as required by law. The District requested quotes in writing from the following agencies: Colonial Intermediate Unit #20 - Declined Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 - Accepted Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 - Declined This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting. |
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4.35 Finance: PCCD Grant Funding - Valley Youth House
Description:
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awarded grant funding to Valley Youth House. This funding will provide the District with school-based mental health services focused on violence prevention during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. The overall goal of the project is to prevent youth violence before it escalates by strengthening students’ emotional, behavioral, and social skills, addressing the impact of trauma, and increasing protective factors that promote safety, resilience, and positive school engagement.
There is no cost to the District for these services. This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.36 Finance: PCCD Grant Funding - Moravian University Agreement
Description:
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awarded $11,000 in grant funding to support the District’s continued partnership with Moravian University through the Occupational Therapy Program of Wellness and Resilience (OT-POWER). The designated PCCD grant funding will continue to provide wellness workshops, individualized supplemental occupational therapy services, and oversight within the wellness center peace rooms at Liberty High School and Freedom High School through the 2026–2027 school year.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.37 Finance: eSignature Resolution
Description:
The Bethlehem Area School District requests that the Board of School Directors authorize Dr. Renato M. Lajara, Superintendent of Schools, to use an electronic signature on any and all contracts, agreements, grants, and/or licenses with the Pennsylvania Department of Education via the eGrants system. With the approval of this resolution, the Board of School Directors verifies that the electronic signature of Dr. Renato M. Lajara constitutes an executed and binding agreement to comply with all terms of the applicable contract, with no handwritten signature required. This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.38 Human Resources: Wilkes University Agreement
Description:
The District is entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Wilkes University to accommodate student internship placements for students enrolled in the reading specialist and principal certification programs beginning June 18, 2026, for a term of five (5) years ending June 17, 2031, and automatically renewing itself for like periods or until notice of termination is provided by either party.
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4.39 Human Resources: Amendment to Substitute Teacher Service Agreement
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Create a category titled "Retired Interim Executive Assistant" at an STS hourly rate of $___ and a District Bill Rate of $____ per hour. The Chief Human Resources Officer or Superintendent will determine individuals who will be assigned to this category.
The "Retired Interim Executive Assistant" category is entitled to the "On-boarding Fees" option. |
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4.40 Human Resources: Kellyn Foundation Invoice Approval
Description:
The Kellyn Foundation provides a series of sessions about the Making the Healthy Choice with Lifestyle Medicine program. This program was offered to staff members last year.
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4.41 Human Resources: Kellyn Foundation Intensive Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Proposal
Description:
The Kellyn Foundation provides a series of sessions about Making the Healthy Choice with Lifestyle Medicine program. This program was offered to staff members the last several years.
This information was reviewed with the Board at the August 10, 2026, Board Combined Committee Meeting.
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4.42 Human Resources: Board Policy 607 - Tuition Income - Third Reading
Description:
The Board Policy 607 - Tuition Income has been presented and reviewed with the Board at the May 11, 2026, and June 8, 2026, Board Human Resources Committee Meetings and at the August 10, 2026, Combined Committee Meeting.
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5. Courtesy of the Floor - Public Comment on Any Topic (30 minutes allowed)
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6. Open Forum for Board Members Only
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7. Adjournment
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