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Hazleton Area School Board approves routine agenda, hears public concern about stalled Drums parking lot and nepotism allegation
Summary
The Hazleton Area School District board approved grouped agenda items, recognized student reading and arts achievements, heard a resident’s complaint about a stalled Drums Elementary‑Middle School parking‑lot project, and fielded a board member’s allegation of nepotism tied to a personnel pay/position change.
The Hazleton Area School District Board of Education approved routine grouped agenda items and heard public comment Wednesday, while a board member sharply criticized what they called nepotism in district personnel decisions.
Board members conducted roll call and approved the minutes and the August treasurer’s report by voice vote. The board advanced multiple grouped agenda packages covering curriculum (items 1–19), special education and staffing (items 20–27), facilities and technology (items 46 and 47–56) and finance items (58–74). One board member abstained on item 20; one dissent was recorded on item 74. Several agenda items had been removed before the meeting, including items 14, 43, 100 and 121, according to the board chair.
The board recognized student achievements and programs. Rachel Foley of Renaissance Learning presented district reading‑challenge…
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