ESASD Regular Board Meeting (July 20)

The East Stroudsburg Area School Board held its regular meeting on July 20, 2026, focusing primarily on a detailed discussion regarding potential changes to the high school bell schedule. The board reviewed three proposed scheduling models—six, eight, and nine period days—with considerations on instructional time, graduation requirements, and impacts on students, teachers, and extracurricular activities. The board emphasized the need for a decision on whether to maintain the current block schedule or transition to a period-based schedule, with a recommendation expected from the Education Programs and Resources (EPR) committee in August. Additionally, the board approved several procurement-related items, including curricular resources for the 2026-27 school year, facility agreements for sports teams, and a revised cooperative agreement with Cintas for maintenance supplies. They also authorized the sale of surplus buses at a reduced price and approved various contracts and employment actions. The meeting included a presentation on the district's climate survey results, highlighting areas for improvement in student and staff experiences. Public participation included concerns about the proposed schedule changes and their impact on students. The board appointed three liaisons to the Citizens Advisory Committee and discussed ongoing facility maintenance needs at the Colonial Intermediate Unit, including a major HVAC repair project estimated at over $6 million.