Roys comments were met with applause from those at the news conference who supported him. Bethlehem Area School Board letter to Saucon Valley board over superintendents charter school comments (Text). Despite the efforts of the district, many students just have too many obstacles in their way. My children had a wonderful experience with the BASD. Wait to be called upon by the Board president. BASD investigation of superintendent ends; details not released, Stormcenter - School / Business Application. 700 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 Below is a schedule of Board of Education meetings for the 2022-23 school fiscal year. Those who wish to make public comment at these in-person meetings must be present in person to do so. 'He was a very humble guy': Reading High soccer coach remembers player killed in Route 33 crash, Big rig crashes from I-81 bridge onto street below in Schuylkill, ACLU says it could take legal action over Saucon Valley School District rescinding approval for After School Satan Club, PennDOT, Senator discuss ongoing plans to put concrete barrier at stretch of Route 33 where crash killed 3 people, More local school districts speaking out against new online trend that's causing major headaches, BASD discusses proposal to rename Broughal auditorium after former principal, BASD superintendent explains district's decision to close school after multiple COVID-19 cases reported, BASD establishes COVID-19 guidelines for indoor sports, BASD's equity policy challenged by city resident, BASD's Faccinetto wants school board out of facility naming, renaming decisions, Champions of Magic's Alex McAleer gives an exciting look at the upcoming live show, Pet of the Month: Nina from Ruff Life Rescue, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor needs volunteers, Allentown Public Library celebrates Dr. Seuss's birthday with children's activities, Kindness Project teams up with Flavor Nation to give away free tacos, Eat, Sip, Shop: Refresh your ride at new Lehigh County store, selling high-quality car detailing products, History's Headlines: The Lehigh Valley's music man, Masks to become optional at LVHN facilities, hospitals not associated with patient care, Berks County Parks invites people to their Winter Wellness Walk, Royals host "kids takeover" game where kids get a taste of the sports business, Wilson School students raise $83k to fight childhood cancer, Berks County Intermediate Unit receives $3.18 million in grants for Head Start programs, 'First in the nation' bill to provide free screenings for breast cancer to receive full Pa. 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? Board Facilities and Curriculum Comm. The school district has been through "a hard two years" since the pandemic was declared in March 2020, board Vice President Shannon Patrick said. As a performing artist with Young Audience of America program, I became invested in arts education and administration. 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. Meetings are also televised on BCN-TV at 6 p.m. on Sundays. I am also proud that we were able to build a new Nitschmann after the project stalled for many years. Dr. Silagh White (challenger, at large): I am an arts administrator who has collaborated with teachers and school administrators of elementary, secondary and higher education levels for more than 20 years. If a Board of Education meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, the information will be posted on the district homepage. A 1967 Liberty High School graduate, Santoro served as an administrator at Broughal for 28 years most of that time as its principal, retiring in 2010. The honest fact is, not all, but some parents send their kids from urban districts to charters to avoid having their kids be with kids coming from poverty or kids with skin that doesnt look like theirs, Roy said last week. This is channel 17 (analog) or 116-118 (digital) on Time Warner Cable, and channel 28 on Verizon FiOS. The Lab School Barbeque will still take place as scheduled on Saturday afternoon. Shannon Patrick: Besides the usual funding issues, presently our students are experiencing a significant learning loss due to the pandemic. It is a natural transition. He then mentioned race as an issue too. All Board meetings are open to the public. Brand New App to watch all of WFMZ-TV News and Syndicated Programing 24/7 on your Streaming App enabled TV. Do not use the public speaking portions of Board meetings to make personal statements about any individual or engage in any commentary that is slanderous or abusive. Some links and features on this site require the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM There was an error processing your request. 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. She started at Hanover ES. Jul 2015 - Sep 20172 years 3 months. 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 "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. This website was produced by the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service, Albany, NY. Value of cutting back on your screen time, What the Tech? (This can be anything from fiscal to facilities to pedagogical issues.). In addition, the board awarded landscaping contracts to Perfection Landscaping and Lawn Care of Bethlehem and Searock's Lawn Care of Bath for three years, with options on two additional years at the existing third-year price. 'He was a very humble guy': Reading High soccer coach remembers player killed in Route 33 crash, Big rig crashes from I-81 bridge onto street below in Schuylkill, ACLU says it could take legal action over Saucon Valley School District rescinding approval for After School Satan Club, PennDOT, Senator discuss ongoing plans to put concrete barrier at stretch of Route 33 where crash killed 3 people, District officials in Lehigh Valley speak out after Pa. school funding ruling, Letter: Egg larvae, maggots found on drink cartons at some BASD schools, Bethlehem, Northampton superintendents push back against state audit, say data does not support tax insinuations, Pa. auditor general: School districts shifted funds around in bid to raise taxes; 2 local superintendents dispute report, Teacher, volleyball coach at BASD accused of sexually assaulting student, giving her cocaine, alcohol, BASD Superintendent Roy says STEAM Academy enrollment signs in Bethlehem are misleading, Report: BASD board votes to hire ex-judge to lead Roy probe, Bethlehem Area School District investigating alleged incident involving superintendent, Champions of Magic's Alex McAleer gives an exciting look at the upcoming live show, Pet of the Month: Nina from Ruff Life Rescue, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor needs volunteers, Allentown Public Library celebrates Dr. Seuss's birthday with children's activities, Kindness Project teams up with Flavor Nation to give away free tacos, Eat, Sip, Shop: Refresh your ride at new Lehigh County store, selling high-quality car detailing products, History's Headlines: The Lehigh Valley's music man, Masks to become optional at LVHN facilities, hospitals not associated with patient care, Berks County Parks invites people to their Winter Wellness Walk, Royals host "kids takeover" game where kids get a taste of the sports business, Wilson School students raise $83k to fight childhood cancer, Berks County Intermediate Unit receives $3.18 million in grants for Head Start programs, 'First in the nation' bill to provide free screenings for breast cancer to receive full Pa. 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? Principal This content is the sole responsibility of the entity that makes it available. Board Meeting Dates; Board Meeting Dates. Principal Amanda Miranda, Asst. Pakzad called on Roy to apologize and resign. Scheduled jmonroe@bethlehemschools.org. Also, directors authorized the Roy administration and D'Huy Engineering to prepare specifications and solicit bids to replace the HVAC systems at Farmersville Elementary School during the 2021 summer months. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Visit Us. Mike Faccinetto (incumbent, at large): I have been serving on the board since 2009. The decision was framed on the agenda as a vote on the BASD health and safety plan, not specifically about masks. Phone: 717.397.2421. 4 UNTIL 1 p.m. From time to time, individuals may wish to address comments or concerns directly to the Board of Education. WebPublic board meetings are held the second and third Thursdays of each month, except July and December, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. Pakzad called on Roy to apologize and resign. NEMS Jazz Ensemble @ Broughal Blues Jazz Festival. 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. We decided that each student should have the same opportunities no matter what. View the August 10, 2022 Board minutes here. LHS-FOLT Soiree, 1:00 PM BASD lifts mask mandate, capacity limits, effective immediately, Stormcenter - School / Business Application. Brand New App to watch all of WFMZ-TV News and Syndicated Programing 24/7 on your Streaming App enabled TV. 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. 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.