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Minutes: The board moved to approve minutes for the March 10 meeting; the roll call recorded Ms. Bowman, Mr. Filegi, Ms. Ford, Mr. Jankowski, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Klotz, Mr. Smith, Dr. Whitney and Dr. Levinson voting \"Aye.\" The chair instructed Ms. Allen to call the roll.

Personnel: The board moved to approve the personnel items listed on the agenda; the roll call again recorded nine ayes with the same recorded names.

Contracts and agreements: A motion to approve contracts and agreements passed on a 9–0 roll call.

Curriculum: A motion to approve educational conferences passed on a 9–0 roll call. Separately, the board received an informational textbook review for AP African American Studies (no vote required).

Policy: The board approved on third reading a set of policy adoptions after a minor wording change to an attachment; the vote was recorded as 9 ayes. Board members noted the attachment change was minor and no substantive policy language was altered.

All items recorded in the meeting minutes that required formal approval were approved; no votes against or abstentions were recorded in the board's roll calls presented at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","EPSD Board Meeting - March 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the March meeting the East Penn School District Board unanimously approved agenda items including minutes, personnel appointments, contracts, educational conferences and third‑reading policy adoptions; each roll call recorded nine ayes.","taxTitle","East Penn SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",78424,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6625358,"Board hears CLAU/CLIU report on Project SEARCH, VIP programs; East Penn has about five participants",44,1634000,1678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2757861-0e7a46ddc881cbe6f7cb1c5c05eb08b5&start=1634&end=1678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2757861-0e7a46ddc881cbe6f7cb1c5c05eb08b5/thumbnail_1634000.jpg","/articles/6625358/Pennsylvania/Board-hears-CLAUCLIU-report-on-Project-SEARCH-VIP-programs-East-Penn-has-about-five-participants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625358-8d7cae51452a8f7b5b5fd56f359b09af/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158042&Signature=WuOAx0TLFV1F2D9nz-F91Rs7bnqup9OeVv7fijW5WIRtQ9799ruKbq6JW8nHxLStx41o95qUBKWkkdZfNTYqmshEA7VrzFBZrHZhLgmThELSewajP~Fjshx7km~Jjz7FHZcgGHemWBUpiWqPDJr9P7k6Kz9AY-K1aNBVrTjXJBy-Yg1biQyLgjjSzQI0~4LR4Kc6WRmR9skAcS~ddvrA~W9O5nHUMbLJx0hDKGArgvnUO7Q9mkhDyVxT6WwY1Fl3kM6Wim4-MCAipq3xlVB0uv~3S7AGrs2faEjamrzSgX6P5R8tH~QXHyn-DlpDgG4oWz~TVKJNAn5etTXdCQnN3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Whitney, reporting on the Carbon‑Lehigh Intermediate Unit (CLIU) Board of Directors meeting, summarized presentations on Project SEARCH and the VIP program, which the CLIU uses to transition older students with disabilities toward employment and independent living. \"These are highly successful programs that . . . give these students a level of independence that they would probably not otherwise receive,\" Dr. Whitney said.

According to Dr. Whitney, Project SEARCH is a national program the CLIU adopted several years ago; the VIP program — Vocational Independence Program — was developed locally to support the transition. The programs typically enroll about 20 students per year; Dr. Whitney said East Penn currently has about five students participating. CLIU partners include Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and St. Luke's Health Network, and many participants gain positions within those hospital systems.

Dr. Whitney also said the CLIU renewed insurance brokerage and behavioral health service contracts and is conducting a continuing review of board policies; the policy work was described as language cleanup rather than substantive change. The report was informational; no East Penn board action was recorded on the CLIU items.","Board member Dr. Whitney reported on Project SEARCH and the VIP program at the Carbon‑Lehigh Intermediate Unit, highlighting employment pathways for students with disabilities and noting East Penn currently has approximately five students in the programs.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6625363,"East Penn students win scholarships, All‑State music slots and journalism honors; district lists upcoming events and job openings",913,30000,943000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2757861-0e7a46ddc881cbe6f7cb1c5c05eb08b5&start=30&end=943","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2757861-0e7a46ddc881cbe6f7cb1c5c05eb08b5/thumbnail_30000.jpg","/articles/6625363/Pennsylvania/East-Penn-students-win-scholarships-AllState-music-slots-and-journalism-honors-district-lists-upcoming-events-and-job-openings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625363-5f4382f503b1284543bab54ae50773cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158042&Signature=ci2rHKcDvQrZ1MpJf-2BJbjKxvQAH9Ae3fHlCqYa7hTh0nspbvqJhoRJ5VY-vih7xd4MBwU7oSSEz-MZ~AafOLeVU9h44A4JTuLb5InzKxH9OOaTlbA86jQzEM3N3mMktlBPSDnBgHetOhgQCJBr5EuKTySTFQu3~Y2-iKSugdx4P~MARcwnUV2NKd7Ov~wGZma0oW3ILhOwTmbOhwVN7yPuMDSO6WpoJ2F9pIHp~8Qk1FO8LsxGsaoNdOxKIVdhavxBQMX2~t0w86mP~7iKtoibM8gUOu82d7v0MAyzhaIRWvZKBWNYaN8rW13HH06dknhGcaRxEE6ycpzxnNdjOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the March meeting Dr. Campbell reported a string of student recognitions and district announcements, naming two National Merit scholarship recipients, multiple History Day qualifiers, All‑State music ensemble members and journalism awards. \"Daniel Whitmer has been selected as a winner of the National Merit Carpenter Technology Corporation scholarship in the amount of $2,500,\" Dr. Campbell said. William Zhang was also named a National Merit scholarship recipient (amount not specified in the meeting record).

Dr. Campbell said 16 Emmaus High School students participated in the regional History Day competition and nine have advanced to the Pennsylvania State competition in April at the University of Scranton. He listed by name the senior group exhibit and documentary participants advancing to states and named individual student finalists advancing in the senior documentary category.

The superintendent also announced All‑State music placements, including Vivian Zong and Brighton U (All‑State Orchestra); Clarism (All‑State Wind Ensemble); and Cameron Bauer and Marley Llewellyn (All‑State Concert Band). In journalism, Dr. Campbell said Ion Shaw was named the 2025 Pennsylvania Student Journalist of the Year and Shelby Ramirez, advisor to the school paper, received the 2025 Pennsylvania School Press Association journalism teacher of the year award.

Earlier in the meeting Emmaus High School SGA representative Lexi Howell summarized recent and upcoming student activities. \"As of March 24, spring sports are officially in full split swing,\" Howell said, and she noted the EHS track and field team has a meet scheduled for March 25 and the boys lacrosse and boys tennis teams have started their seasons. Howell also announced student employment and participation opportunities: 15 summer maintenance positions (June 23–Aug. 15) with applications due April 4; four technology‑department summer positions (June 16–Aug. 8) with the same April 4 deadline; a senior sign sale with a discounted price if purchased by April 15; and a district summer camp guide.

Dr. Campbell reminded listeners that anyone with a bachelor's degree may apply to the guest-teacher program through the Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit; applications via the CLIU site are due April 25, after which applicants are eligible to substitute in East Penn. The district also advertised upcoming school theater productions and an international fair scheduled at Emmaus High School on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.","Board received multiple student recognitions, including scholarship awards and state-level competition advancements; administrators also listed community events, summer student job openings and a substitute-teacher application deadline.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6625368,"East Penn School District honored as a \"Great PA School\" by Pennsylvania School Boards Association",124,213000,337000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2757861-0e7a46ddc881cbe6f7cb1c5c05eb08b5&start=213&end=337","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2757861-0e7a46ddc881cbe6f7cb1c5c05eb08b5/thumbnail_213000.jpg","/articles/6625368/Pennsylvania/East-Penn-School-District-honored-as-a-Great-PA-School-by-Pennsylvania-School-Boards-Association","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625368-8587245d132e427e3b4d41a60868340a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158042&Signature=WrSVuM5LctLExQJdJlVGrBDsh1kyDtwI8IvxW9YtqLOZeAj1zAJWXYNq5XIqep1D9uzrnFraT0BkrCTYjziIvfJdO12lMdFCmOUX659bbWlQ8ahMBdEt9p-bK-YB5PvMGUrUHz9wz3kN3a8waSyOGm5ciRuVQugSMjhqQDln40sQxPhPNt7k5MOMnzRBGz-nCdFXfxViieMZoTTrsDUqFj~JOA1CLXSqfJ0-M8VCOj~elpktPHFJvOf3KYO8KoB0PI042KyJkIKqytBmDzb0caRxmQaR~eioiNQ8zaLYGp3Dmassv9m3cgZkNfl70KAs8IZECzQoaolgFBvtubn9cQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Megan Orahek, chief membership officer for the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, presented East Penn School District with the association's \"Great PA School\" recognition at the board's March meeting, saying the honor \"recognizes schools that demonstrate their commitment to academic rigor, community, resilience and financial health.\"

The designation, Orahek added, reflects the district's combination of curriculum that challenges students, inclusive extracurriculars and systems for emergency preparedness and mental-health supports. \"This achievement is an opportunity for East Penn School District to promote public education excellence within your community,\" she said.

Dr. Campbell accepted the recognition on behalf of the district and emphasized that the award reflects the work of district employees. Dr. Campbell said the designation is \"on behalf of an amazing school community and employees\" and noted the district's roughly 1,200 employees who serve a range of roles in the schools. The PSBA representative presented a banner and a box of promotional materials the district may display and use during celebrations.

Board members and administrators paused the regular agenda for a short photo opportunity with the PSBA banner. No formal action was required or taken to accept the designation beyond the presentation and remarks; the district indicated it will display the banner at a location of its choosing.","The Pennsylvania School Boards Association presented East Penn School District with its \"Great PA School\" designation during the board's March meeting, citing academic rigor, student supports and financial planning.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: East Penn board approves minutes, personnel, contracts, conferences and policies (all roll-call votes passed)

Board hears CLAU/CLIU report on Project SEARCH, VIP programs; East Penn has about five participants

East Penn students win scholarships, All‑State music slots and journalism honors; district lists upcoming events and job openings

East Penn School District honored as a "Great PA School" by Pennsylvania School Boards Association