EPSD Board Meeting - August 24, 2026

The East Penn School District School Board held a meeting on August 24, 2026, where they approved previous meeting minutes and discussed various district updates including new teacher induction, professional learning, and the launch of a grab-and-go breakfast option at Emmaus High School. The board approved educational conference attendance and textbook adoption, and personnel agenda items including a salary correction. A contract related to Communities in Schools was pulled for further review due to staffing changes. The board also received a report from the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit (CLIU) covering extended school year programs, staffing appointments, and outpatient therapy services. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a detailed discussion on proposed changes to the board's agenda structure, specifically the addition of "new business" and "old business" as standing agenda items. Legal counsel provided guidance on the Sunshine Act implications and recommended revisions to ensure compliance and clarity. The board expressed a desire for further refinement of the proposed policy changes with legal input. Additionally, the board discussed the possibility of using voice votes for certain agenda items to improve meeting efficiency, with recognition that some votes require individual roll call votes by law. The meeting concluded with announcements and an executive session on litigation and confidential matters.