Board to consider $264,790 Gear Up action plan as program supports 11th graders
October 24, 2025 | Allentown City SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The board heard a presentation and request to move a GEAR UP grant action plan and budget for the 2025-26 school year forward for approval.
Nicole Singer, the district's GEAR UP lead, asked the board to approve an action plan and a budget of $264,790.55. The statewide GEAR UP program focuses on improving equitable college access and success by increasing student achievement, building college-going cultures and creating community supports. The district's GEAR UP program is in its fifth grant year and the administration said the 2025-26 plan centers on 11th-grade readiness, encouragement of additional math coursework, STEM-identity activities and leadership opportunities.
Singer highlighted recent program activities including a trip to Morgan State University (an HBCU), ongoing counseling and academic support, mentoring and scheduled college and career fairs. The program also plans visits to other campuses and hands-on events for students and families.
The committee moved the grant action plan and budget forward to the regular board meeting for final approval.
Ending: The item was advanced for full-board action; the administration said the district's GEAR UP work has met state expectations and that staff will continue program activities described in the action plan.
Nicole Singer, the district's GEAR UP lead, asked the board to approve an action plan and a budget of $264,790.55. The statewide GEAR UP program focuses on improving equitable college access and success by increasing student achievement, building college-going cultures and creating community supports. The district's GEAR UP program is in its fifth grant year and the administration said the 2025-26 plan centers on 11th-grade readiness, encouragement of additional math coursework, STEM-identity activities and leadership opportunities.
Singer highlighted recent program activities including a trip to Morgan State University (an HBCU), ongoing counseling and academic support, mentoring and scheduled college and career fairs. The program also plans visits to other campuses and hands-on events for students and families.
The committee moved the grant action plan and budget forward to the regular board meeting for final approval.
Ending: The item was advanced for full-board action; the administration said the district's GEAR UP work has met state expectations and that staff will continue program activities described in the action plan.
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