Lancaster, PA 17601. 700 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 The Board uses the public comment period as an opportunity to listen to citizen concerns, but will not debate issues or enter into a question-and-answer session. Mike Faccinetto: There have been many things I am proud of, from our fiscal health to full-day kindergarten to the Reading by Grade 3 initiative, but our equity work is top of my list. 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! NEW! The buses, manufactured by Thomas, will seat 81 and will be delivered to BASD this summer. Principal Mark Sawicki, Asst. Meetings are occasionally added during the school year, particularly in February and March for budget discussions. The Bethlehem Area School Board is backing Superintendent Joseph Roy over comments he's made about charter schools, race and poverty that have come under fire. DV.load(https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6581824-Board-Ltr-to-SV-District-121619.js, { BETHLEHEM, Pa. The Bethlehem Area School District will need $40 million to $80 million to renovate or replace its three buildings that are most in need of repair, the Presentation: State of the Schools, BCHS Room D-122, 7 p.m. We came up with a simple statement that guides all we do: To eliminate race and family income as predictors of school success by guaranteeing equitable access to opportunities to learn and grow. Meetings. Roy listed a number of reasons why parents choose charters such as bus transportation, longer school days, specific academic programs and required uniforms. #BASDignite #BASDproud #nationalhispanicheritagemonth #hispanicheritagemonth #lehighvalley #bethlehempa, A post shared by Bethlehem Area School District (@bethlehemareasd) on Oct 16, 2019 at 5:44am PDT. 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 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. Visit the Adobe website to download the free Acrobat Reader. View the March 15, 2023 Board video here. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Roy, Pennsylvanias 2016 Superintendent of the Year, has been a vocal critic of charter schools and the way they are funded. View the August 10, 2022 Board minutes here. Some links and features on this site require the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Students Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The Jan. 18 meeting will also include a public hearing on a Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers Real Property Tax Exemption. NEMS Jazz Ensemble @ Broughal Blues Jazz Festival, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 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. View the September 7, 2022 Board minutes here. WebPublic board meetings are held the second and third Thursdays of each month, except July and December, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM We also must understand what diversity, equity and inclusion means, and what it can look like for all of our public schools. Roy also said in a video following the meeting that masks are optional on transportation, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidance on Feb. 25 indicating that it would no longerrequire mask-wearing on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems. View the December 7, 2022 Board video here. In his statement, Pakzad noted that Lehigh Valley Academy, where his son attends, has more minority students than Bethlehem Area and Saucon Valley. View the March 1, 2023 Board agenda here. I believe race has been an ailment in our society for centuries which has harmed millions in significant ways and continues to do so. View the October 26, 2022 Board minutes here. My career has balanced performance, teaching and administration. 1516 Sycamore Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017, 610-861-0500 - Built by Bethlehem. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Roy was asked why parents choose to send their children to charter schools. 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. However, the Board does not respond to questions during the course of the business meeting. View the September 7, 2022Board video here. jmonroe@bethlehemschools.org. At Circle of Seasons, 80% of students are white and almost 11% live in poverty. Search results from our Services may contain copyrighted material and, if so, you may not use such content unless you obtain permission from its owner or are otherwise permitted by law. So many of our students come from a full-day preschool program. View the November 2, 2022 Board video here. Direct your comments to the Board; do not turn and speak to the audience. During that time, I have worked hard to keep our spending under control, while acknowledging the many needs of our students. Board Meetings The Saucon Valley School District Board meetings will be held in the Saucon Valley High School Audion (LGI) beginning at 7:00 pm. Video broadcast for the meeting can be found here at 6:55 p.m. Pakzad called on Roy to apologize and resign. 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. You have permission to edit this article. "The independent Meetings are also televised on BCN-TV at 6 p.m. on Sundays. Alozie will replace former Director Roy Ortiz, who recently resigned. Board members Craig Neiman and Emily Schenkel were absent. NEMS Band @ Parade of Shamrocks. All Board meetings are open to the public. It is the goal of the Bethlehem Central Schools that this website is accessible to all users. BASD lifts mask mandate, capacity limits, effective immediately, Stormcenter - School / Business Application. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Finally, the board approved an agreement with Lehigh University for the rental of Stabler Arena for 2022-23 graduation ceremonies. Q: What is the biggest challenge facing Bethlehem public schools right now? 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. Error! View the December 21, 2022 Board minutes here. View our accessibility statement. The Bethlehem Area School District, in partnership with the home and community, is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment in which each An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Principal Michael DiBilio, Asst. Bethlehem Area School District teachers secured raises each school year through 2025-26, thanks to an early bird extension to their contract. WebFreedom High School 3149 Chester Ave Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 867-5843. Kuhns, who has worked in every Perry County school district, Roys comments were met with applause from those at the news conference who supported him. Locations of these meetings may change if there is a scheduling conflict at the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service. Executive session start time is 6 p.m. A final schedule will be updated here. WebEvent Representative. Board Facilities and Curriculum Comm. Costs are not to exceed $510,000. In a separate action, the board approved its monthly bills which included a $12,087 payment to the law firm of Norris McLaughlin. And quite honestly, we set the bar high in first grade. The full text of all responses that we received is provided below, with minor formatting changes. The vote 7-0 vote was not a surprise. View the January 18, 2023 Board video here. Many of these ideas would have seemed impossible a year ago, but [now] seem likely to continue and make education better and more transparent. The Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) adopted a mask-optional policy, approved by the school board in a meeting on Feb. 28. When reading the letter being sent to Saucon Valley on Monday night, Faccinetto said Pakzad has the right to a personal opinion and can disagree with Roy, but shouldnt have made those statements publicly as a school board president. The board and administration made a commitment to equity, and I am proud of what it has become. Shannon Patrick: Besides the usual funding issues, presently our students are experiencing a significant learning loss due to the pandemic. Success! Monday night, Faccinetto said he knows families over the years who have made the choice to send their child to a charter school because of that reason. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. ///news shot on 11/16/16 AMY HERZOG/THE MORNING CALL. P: (518) 439-7481, Jody Monroe, Superintendent of Schools The district has allowed other religious groups to use space, under its policy. Presentation: Academic Update. Like Santoro, who died last year, many district employees give decades of faithful service, he said, and suggested that the board eliminate its naming policy altogether. FBES: PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM BETHLEHEM, Pa. The Bethlehem Area School District announced Monday night an investigation of Superintendent Joseph Roy has concluded. As a performing artist with Young Audience of America program, I became invested in arts education and administration. 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. Error! View the October 12, 2022 Board minutes here. Budget Presentation: Overview & Budget Adoption, Annual Budget Vote and Board of Education Election, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Bethlehem Central High School, Gym A. It also asks that Pakzad abstain from any votes involving the operations to funding of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School. Presentation: Update on 2021 Capital Project, Glenmont Elementary School Search results are not intended as legal advice for you or your organization and are not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction. The district is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on any linked site. At the districts Monday school board meeting, board President Michael Faccinetto said an investigation led by Emil Giordano, a former Northampton County judge, Jul 2015 - Sep 20172 years 3 months. At the Sept. 13 meeting, Faccinetto said the district should not name public facilities that are built with taxpayer money after individuals. 4 UNTIL 1 p.m. 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 Mtgs. Visit the Adobe website to download the free Acrobat Reader. 10 charter school parents who reside in the Bethlehem Area School District sending a letter demanding he apologize. Q: (FOR CHALLENGERS ONLY) What was the primary factor motivating you to seek a position on the school board? All meetings will be livestreamed on the BCSD Events Channel on YouTube. He then mentioned race as an issue too. Dr. Silagh White: As we slowly return to regular class instruction following a year of virtual learning, students may need extra support for academic and social-emotional growth. 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 "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 payment was "made for professional services" rendered between Nov. 11, 2022, and Jan. 30, 2023. My children had a wonderful experience with the BASD. We must use this experience to move forward, take the good and leave the bad behind. The Bethlehem Area School District, in partnership with the home and community, is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment in which each student will attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become a productive citizen and life-long learner in our technologically demanding and culturally diverse society. Presentation: SESS Intensive Skills and ESY, Bethlehem Central Middle School Lyons will support HVAC projects at Asa Packer and Spring Garden Elementary schools. Please adhere to the following when speaking to the Board during public session: 700 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 View the November 16, 2022 Board minutes here. The school district has been through "a hard two years" since the pandemic was declared in March 2020, board Vice President Shannon Patrick said. Such charges or complaints should be presented directly to the Superintendent. These sessions may precede or follow regular meetings and are for the discussion of sensitive subjects such as personnel matters and employee contract negotiations. text: false, An archive of Board of Education meetings in video format can be found on the. Meetings begin at 7 p.m., at the Bethlehem Central High School Library Media Center, 700 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Brand New App to watch all of WFMZ-TV News and Syndicated Programing 24/7 on your Streaming App enabled TV. Shannon Patrick: How to operate online. While the school administration and community were quick to respond, we cant learn that lesson as we move forward. The Liberty High School agreement, scheduled for June 7, is worth $12,730.25. Board Facilities and Curriculum Comm. Video broadcast for the meeting can be found here at 6:55 p.m. View the January 18, 2023 Board minutes here. Success! Dr. Silagh White: Children do not have equitable access to resources that support their learning and growth outside of the school. Meetings are occasionally added during the school year, particularly in February and March for budget discussions. Let me be crystal clear, this board, all nine publicly elected members, support Dr. Roy and echo his comments, Faccinetto said Monday night. View the October 26, 2022 Board video here. As of May 2, we had not received responses from Carolyn Harper, Dellise Huertas, or Manuel Pangaio. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. At the microphone, please state your full name. We have restored our fiscal health, enhanced academic programs, instituted full-day kindergarten, and did not raise taxes the past two years. These nine school directors seem to have forgot that they were elected to serve ALL the students living in the BASD and the local taxpayers.. View the September 21, 2022 Board video here. Bethlehem Central Board of Education meetings are usually held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. BCHS Room D-122, 7 p.m. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. This policy was outlined in their updated Health and Safety plan. You have permission to edit this article. This content is the sole responsibility of the entity that makes it available. View our accessibility statement. 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. 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." Broughal Middle School in the Bethlehem Area School District. Meetings are occasionally added during the school year, Jeffrey A. Kuhns has been appointed as the new superintendent of West Perry School District. Bethlehem Area School Board sends letter to, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Bethlehem Area School Board sends letter to neighboring district calling directors comments on superintendent troubling, Paul Muschick: Would money motivate Pennsylvania businesses to move to a four-day work week? Board Meeting Dates; Board Meeting Dates. Using our Services does not give you ownership of any intellectual property rights in our Services or the content you may access. View the February 1, 2023 Board video here. Virtual learning highlighted a serious lack of technology resources for many students. Success! Phone: 717.397.2421. Board members Patrick, Winston Alozie, Karen Beck-Pooley, Dean Donaher, Kim Shively, Emily Schenkel and Silagh White were in favor, with Faccinetto and Craig Neiman absent. 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. Get local Breaking News alerts sent directly to your inbox. Due to the impending snowstorm, all buildings in the Bethlehem Central School District will be CLOSED ON SATURDAY, MAR. Conestoga Valley School District is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website to people with disabilities. Board Finance & Human Resources Comm. 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. From left to right, front row: Dr. Silagh White, Dr. Kim Shively, Michael Faccinetto, Shannon Patrick, Dr. Karen Beck Pooley. Meetings begin at 7 p.m., at the Bethlehem Central High School Room D-122, 700 Delaware Ave., Delmar. View the August 10, 2022 Board video here. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The proposal to have the school's auditorium renamed in honor Santoro was presented by the board of trustees of the Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District. View the April 19, 2023 Board agenda here. 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. Morning Call reporter Jacqueline Palochko can be reached at 610-820-6613 or at jpalochko@mcall.com. BETHLEHEM, Pa. The Bethlehem Area School District announced Monday night an investigation of Superintendent Joseph Roy has concluded. In other news, the board approved a four-year transportation collective bargaining agreement retroactive to July 1, 2022, and concluding June 30, 2026. We have a fair funding formula that was adopted and signed into law in a bipartisan fashion. Before the vote, Faccinetto stated that he would not support the renaming of the auditorium, saying district facilities should not be named after any one individual. WebBethlehem Area School District is a large public school district serving the city of Bethlehem and it surrounding boroughs of Fountain Hill and Freemansburg, and Bethlehem and Hanover townships across both Lehigh and Northampton Counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania . These dates and locations are subject to change. Jeffrey A. Kuhns has been appointed as the new superintendent of West Perry School District. 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