Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
The Easton Area School District board approved minutes, a large personnel omnibus, conference and field trip requests, an athletics partnership with New Balance, multiple finance items (including a financing resolution), technology/student support agreements, two policy adoptions, and a settlement and expulsion waiver.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
The board approved a financing resolution authorizing officers to proceed with documents for roughly $20 million for a Phase 1 high‑school project and to pursue refunding of prior bonds (bond counsel said roughly $46 million may be refundable, contingent on market conditions).
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
Career Institute of Technology presenters told the Easton Area School District board the CIT operating budget would rise about 3.105% next year; after revenue offsets and debt service changes, Easton’s net share is estimated to increase by $105,096.01.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
Design and finance teams updated the board on a two‑phase high school project: phase 1 (athletic fields/site work) estimated hard costs $14,780,000; overall project budget repeatedly cited at $298,000,000; schedule includes Feb. planning review, April bid opening, and construction starts tied to summer 2026–2027 milestones.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
At the Jan. standing committee meeting, Mary Anne Sofroni described months of bullying and physical assaults of her daughter at Easton Area Middle School, said police reports were filed, and said she believes the district has not implemented safety plans or enforced its code of conduct.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
Rebuilding American Values presented model language for responsible contractor ordinances (RCOs), noting local examples and arguing RCOs can protect taxpayers and ensure contractor qualifications; the board discussed legal differences with project labor agreements and said it will consult counsel.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
The board considered a slate of personnel motions (A–J). Board approved the package by roll call; the record notes at least one 'nay' recorded specifically on item H. Administration announced Heather Gollmer as the new Easton Area Middle School principal and Jeffrey Bauder as director of transportation.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
The district presented an initial FY27 budget outline emphasizing capital projects, personnel costs and fiscal stability; administrators said salaries and benefits make up roughly 65% of expenditures and proposed a $20 million fund-balance target informed by PDE guidance.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
At its Dec. 2 reorganization meeting, the Easton Area School District board swore in new and returning members and approved nominations for temporary president and vice president; routine personnel, academic affiliations and policy items were also approved by voice vote.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Easton Area SD
District curriculum staff told the board the district is not on track to meet its proficiency targets and outlined a plan centered on structured literacy (ECRI), MTSS, principal coaching and expanded assessments including Acadience/DIBELS, STAR and IXL.