EPSD Board Meeting - March 9, 2026

The East Penn School District School Board held a meeting on March 9, 2026, focusing primarily on educational and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation and approval of the district's long-range fiscal and capital plan for the 2026-27 budget cycle, which outlined revenue and expenditure estimates, budget assumptions, and projections for future years. The plan highlighted a projected structural budget gap of approximately $2.1 million for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with ongoing efforts to close this gap. The board reviewed assumptions related to real estate tax growth, state funding, labor agreements, and healthcare cost trends, and discussed the impact of these factors on future budgets and capital projects. Additionally, the board considered a $1.22 million lease agreement for one-to-one iPad devices for K-5 students, which was tabled after discussion regarding the developmental appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of providing devices to the youngest learners. The meeting also included approval of the 2026-27 budgets for the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit (CLIU) and Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI), with presentations highlighting their roles and funding challenges. Policy approvals and educational conference approvals were also conducted. Overall, the meeting addressed significant budget planning and technology procurement decisions impacting the district's educational programs and financial sustainability.