BASD School Board Special Board Meeting and Combine Committee Meetings - August 10, 2026

The Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) held a special board meeting and combined committee meetings on August 10, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Fountain Hill Elementary School construction project, which is progressing on schedule with significant infrastructure work underway and plans for a future board tour. The board also reviewed the district's budget, noting a positive state funding update with an additional $2.2 million in adequacy funding and $2.5 million in Title I funds, reducing the need to use general fund balance. Additionally, the board discussed upcoming agenda items including approval of transportation vehicles and operators, and a PCCD grant for middle school security cameras involving additional hardware and separate licensing costs. The district design committee provided a detailed update on community engagement efforts, including survey results and plans for further outreach and feasibility studies to guide future district facility and boundary decisions. Motions were passed to approve student residency, discipline, and personnel items, and to deny a new charter school application due to concerns about funding and resource allocation. The meeting concluded with an executive session covering personnel, legal, and finance matters.