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Board recognizes retirees and hears student Eagle Scout and art presentations
Summary
At the May 14 meeting the board read resolutions honoring three retirees (James Likens, Jennifer Budeck and Gordon Walls), received first-grade artwork to display over the summer and heard an Eagle Scout presentation from Lucian Macley about repaired bridges and drainage at the district environmental lab.
The Northwestern Lehigh School District board used the May 14 meeting to recognize longtime staff and to highlight student work and volunteerism.
The board read resolutions honoring James Likens for 25 years as a music educator; Jennifer Budeck for 36 years as a special education and elementary teacher; and Gordon Walls for 32 years in operations. James Likens spoke briefly to thank the board and the community for support during his tenure: "I've been here for a very long time, and I've always felt supported," he said.
The board also welcomed first-grade students from Weisenberg who presented an installation-art project inspired by artist Keith Haring; the art teacher, Mrs. Stacko, described the project as a team effort and the board agreed to display students' work in the boardroom over the summer. Life scout Lucian Macley presented his Eagle Scout project, which rebuilt multiple small bridges, added handrails, improved drainage (including installation of drainage pipe and stone approaches) and improved classroom access in the environmental lab. Macley provided a before-and-after cost summary, listing donations and discounts (Home Depot and local suppliers, a $1,500 Teamworks grant through United Way and other local donations) and a volunteer-hours tally of roughly 172 hours.
Why it matters: The recognitions honor decades of service in music, special education and operations; the student projects reflect community partnerships and hands-on learning that directly benefit district facilities.
Next steps: The board will make the retirees' resolutions a permanent part of the meeting record; the student art will be displayed in the boardroom and the facilities improvements are in place for classroom use.
