Allentown School District Approves Multiple Initiatives Including Digital Learning Program
July 26, 2025 | Allentown City SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Allentown School District held a Committee of the Whole meeting on July 24, 2025, addressing six key agenda items aimed at enhancing educational services and resources for students. The meeting commenced with a focus on the district's student code of conduct and resources for K-5 math students, reflecting the district's response to increased enrollment trends.
The first four agenda items were presented collectively by Dr. Savoy, with no objections from the board. The first item involved the approval of a memorandum of understanding with Valley Health Partners Community Vision Center. This agreement will facilitate vision examinations and related services for students through a mobile vision program, continuing the partnership established in the previous year.
Next, the board discussed the proposed Allentown School District digital learning program, which aims to provide K-12 virtual learning opportunities. This program, with a budget not exceeding $316,600, includes full-time online learning, a hybrid component for grades 6-12, and credit recovery courses for high school students. The district plans to consolidate its learning platforms, moving from multiple providers to a single comprehensive system.
The third item on the agenda was the annual approval of the code of conduct for the 2025-2026 school year. Updates included revisions to reflect changes in leadership, Title IX compliance, and the renaming of Building 21 to Bridgeview Academy. Additional policies, including one on artificial intelligence, were also incorporated, alongside various formatting updates.
Following these discussions, the board voted to move the first four items forward, with unanimous approval.
The final item addressed was a memorandum of understanding between Project AWARE and the Allentown School District. This agreement will allow the district to accept $70,000 in funding to support the development of data-informed processes for school-based counseling programs, pending approval from the district solicitor.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the district's commitment to improving educational resources and support systems for its students, with several initiatives aimed at enhancing learning opportunities and student well-being.
The first four agenda items were presented collectively by Dr. Savoy, with no objections from the board. The first item involved the approval of a memorandum of understanding with Valley Health Partners Community Vision Center. This agreement will facilitate vision examinations and related services for students through a mobile vision program, continuing the partnership established in the previous year.
Next, the board discussed the proposed Allentown School District digital learning program, which aims to provide K-12 virtual learning opportunities. This program, with a budget not exceeding $316,600, includes full-time online learning, a hybrid component for grades 6-12, and credit recovery courses for high school students. The district plans to consolidate its learning platforms, moving from multiple providers to a single comprehensive system.
The third item on the agenda was the annual approval of the code of conduct for the 2025-2026 school year. Updates included revisions to reflect changes in leadership, Title IX compliance, and the renaming of Building 21 to Bridgeview Academy. Additional policies, including one on artificial intelligence, were also incorporated, alongside various formatting updates.
Following these discussions, the board voted to move the first four items forward, with unanimous approval.
The final item addressed was a memorandum of understanding between Project AWARE and the Allentown School District. This agreement will allow the district to accept $70,000 in funding to support the development of data-informed processes for school-based counseling programs, pending approval from the district solicitor.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the district's commitment to improving educational resources and support systems for its students, with several initiatives aimed at enhancing learning opportunities and student well-being.
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