Dr. Keating Town Hall 2/6/2025

The Scranton School District held a virtual town hall meeting on February 6, 2025, led by Dr. Keating, the superintendent. The meeting focused on updates regarding district initiatives, including literacy programs, partnerships with Head Start for pre-kindergarten readiness, and ongoing construction projects such as the West Granton Intermediate School renovation and fire alarm system upgrades. The district also discussed safety measures, including the presence of armed security officers in all buildings, improvements to playground security, and responses to recent gas odor evacuations. Procurement-related topics included the approval of new boilers for Scranton High School, installation of new fire alarm systems, as well as the issuance of an RFP for gym design and drawings at West Granton High School. Additionally, the district addressed challenges with the one-call notification system and plans to explore new student information management systems and text messaging capabilities. The meeting included a Q&A session addressing concerns about school safety, transportation, bullying, dress code, and IEP compliance, emphasizing transparency and community engagement.