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Board honors long-serving members and hears regional education and library reports
Summary
The board presented a PSBA honor-roll certificate to Carol Faciano and recognized Lisa Roth; the meeting included reports from the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit and Parkland Community Library updates and foundation event notices.
The board paused its business to accept recognitions and hear community reports.
A Pennsylvania School Boards Association representative read a citation honoring Carol Faciano for long-standing board service and presented an honor-roll certificate. Sandy Gackaback, Parkland Teachers Association president, delivered remarks and introduced a recognition for Lisa Roth; Roth responded, calling the honor humbling and reflecting a lifetime of engagement in education.
Reports followed from the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit (CLIU 21) summarizing organizational goals, the appointment of a new transportation director, and student initiatives. Parkland Community Library updates included summer reading wrap-ups, new youth programming and grant-funded materials arriving; the Parkland Education Foundation announced upcoming events including an alumni spotlight, a tailgate and a nearly sold-out golf tournament to support district programs.
Board members and the superintendent offered roundtable remarks thanking staff and wishing the district a strong start to the school year.
