New courses have been approved in the Northampton Area School District community education program for the second session of fall classes of the 2024-25 academic year.

The NASD Board of Education voted 8-1 at the Oct. 14 meeting to approve the list, roster of instructors and stipends. Classes include the following.

• Let’s Move: Low-impact workout with instructor Michelle Heisler, NASD community education program coordinator, planned for 7-7:45 p.m. Nov. 12, 19 and 26 in the multipurpose room at Siegfried Elementary School, Northampton

• Laughing Wellness: Learning benefits of laughter with instructor Lisa King, set for 7-8 p.m. Nov. 13 in the library at Northampton Area Middle School

• Lap Swim: No instructor but with lifeguards on duty, set for 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 20 and 27 in the natatorium at NAMS

• Intermediate Crochet: Make a holiday ornament with instructor Stephanie Mohler, set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and 20 and Dec. 4 and 11 in the library at George Wolf Elementary School, Bath

• Paint Night: Instructor Jessica Krill will supply materials for the class, set for 7-9 p.m. Nov. 14 in the multipurpose room at Siegfried Elementary. You must register by Nov. 7.

NASD residency is not required to take a class. Participants must be ages 15 or older. Doctor’s permission is required for exercise programs.

Those interested in instructing a class can email Michelle Heisler at heislerm@nasdschools.org or 484-661-6662.

For more information on the community education program, the fees and to register, visit nasdschools.org/page/community-ed.

School directors also voted 8-1 at the Oct. 14 board meeting to approve the following.

• Timothy Smith, head boys lacrosse coach, as of Oct. 15, at $9,427; Melissa Appleby, student services coordinator, school counselor, NAMS, effective Dec. 16, at $66,221 (master’s, Step 3), with benefits; Jared Hunsberger, biology teacher, Northampton Area High School, second semester, effective Jan. 17, 2025, at $61,255 (bachelor’s, Step 1), prorated; Gillian Armstrong, NAHS special education instructional assistant, effective Oct. 15, at $20.13 per hour, with benefits; Samantha Koch, special education instructional assistant, Franklin Elementary School, effective Sept. 16, at $20.13 per hour, with benefits; Marleah Kares, NAHS study hall instructional assistant, effective Sept. 17, at $20.13 per hour, with benefits; and Leanne Olewine, cafeteria monitor, Lehigh Elementary School, effective Oct. 15, at $19.63 per hour, with benefits

• Revised department coordinators, district coordinators, NAMS subject leaders and team leaders and their stipends, as specified by NAEA CBA, effective for the 2024-25 academic year; listing of building substitute teachers for 2024-25 school year, with building substitute per diem rate is $195 and no benefits

• Attendance of three persons from the business office at the PASBO annual conference, March 11-14, 2025, at estimated cost of $2,300, included in the 2024-25 budget

• Resignations for Janet Gehret, special education secretary, administration building, for retirement, effective Jan. 10, 2025; Curtis Reigle, NAHS mathematics teacher, as of Nov. 29; and Robert Quezada, school security officer, NAMS effective Oct. 14

• Accept, with appreciation, a donation of school supplies valued at approximately $1,345 and a cash donation of $600 for purchase of school supplies for Moore Elementary School students from American Legion Eckley E Patch Post 470, 278 Race St., Bath

At the Oct. 14 board meeting, school directors voted 7-2 in favor of the CoStars-approved quote from Barker & Barker of $88,889 to replace the front driveway at George Wolf Elementary. The work will not begin until the end of the 2024-25 school year.

The board of education next meets 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in the auditorium at NAHS, 1619 Laubach Ave.