Published December 12. 2023 09:51AM
by Jenn Rago Special to the Bethlehem Press
Northampton County Common Pleas Court Judge Jennifer Sletvold swore in a new administrator and returning members during the school board’s reorganization meeting Dec. 4. M. Rayah Levy and re-elected incumbents Emily Schenkel, Karen Beck-Pooley, Kim Shively and Michael Recchiuti repeated their oaths of office, while longtime President Michael Facccietto retained his position. Shannon Patrick remains vice president.
The Facilities Committee then revealed the update for the proposed Fountain Hill ES, which will measure 85,675 square feet, with four classrooms per grade. Construction is anticipated to take two years at a projected cost of $62 million.
Leeson also updated the board regarding the feedback she received after the first marking period’s new grading system. Parents appear to appreciate the detailed comprehensive evaluation of their children, instead of the traditional alpha numerical grading system.
The BASD regular board meeting will be held Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at East Hills MS.
Press photos by Jenn Rago Newly sworn in BASD directors, Michael Recchiutti, M. Rayah Levy, Emily Schenkel, Judge Jennifer Stevold, Karen Beck-Pooley, Kim Shively and District Superintendent Dr. Jack Silva.
Superintendent Jack Silva looks on as reelected board member Kim Shively is sworn in my Judge Jennifer Stevold.
Incumbant Kim Shively is sworn in my Northampton County Judge Jennifer Stevold at the reorganization meeting of BASD Dec.4, 2023.
Newly elected board member Michael Recchiutti is sworn in as a BASD director by Northampton County Judge Jennifer Stevold.
Newest elected BASD director M. Rayah Levy is sworn in by Northampton County Judge Jennifer Stevold Monday, Dec. 4.
