Assistant Superintendent Dr. Maureen Leeson acknowledged Oct. 14 the three fifth-grade winners of the Steelworkers Archives Legacy award, typically given to middle schoolers for essays regarding the Bethlehem Steel industry. The winners are Emily Brodhead (first place), Caleb Barnello (second place) and Miles Hendrickson (third place).

Chief Financial Officer Harry Aristakesian announced the district was awarded a $200,000 EPA grant for the purchase of electric buses and associated costs. The district will have 12 electric buses on the road by August 2025. Superintendent Dr. Jack Silva said the district will save money on fuel, as electric is cheaper than diesel, and the district is being good stewards of the environment by not adding fumes and pollutants into the air.

Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. John Burris gave a very thorough review of changes in sexual harassment policies: Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal funding. Burris said verbiage changes alter the seriousness and level of violation when talking about harassment, stalking or abuse. The 2024 Title IX also requires that a party report knowledge of any type of harassment.

Reports no longer need to be written but can now be verbally reported.