HASD Board Meeting June 25, 2026

The Hazleton Area School District Board held a meeting on June 25, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and voted upon. The board rejected all bids for item 88 and added a motion to approve an anti-nepotism and conflict of interest policy, which was ultimately passed in a watered-down form after the original proposal failed. The board approved multiple purchase items for the 2026-2027 school year, including a $77,950 expenditure for No Red Ink online licenses and trainings funded by the Ready to Learn grant. The board also approved a $4.7 million energy savings project with an ESCO under item 84. Budget discussions highlighted a tax increase to support the nearly $300 million budget, with emphasis on maintaining low tax rates relative to other districts and funding priorities such as career and technical education (CTE). Several motions related to personnel approvals, curriculum, security, nutrition, transportation, technology, and finance were passed, with some dissenting votes noted. Public comments addressed concerns about LERTA tax breaks for data centers, budget impacts, and the need for transparency in supporting documents. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of new hires and recognition of student achievements.