Bethlehem Area School District President Michael Fascinetto and Vice President Shannon Patrick were elected to serve in those offices for another year during the annual reorganization meeting Dec. 2.

The Finance Committee presented capital funding for the Fountain Hill ES project, which is scheduled for completion 2027.

Three resolutions on the agenda for the Dec. 16 meeting include additions and renovations to the Vo-Tech by purchasing the factory building. The board previously approved the $8 million purchase of a South Bethlehem property to serve as a satellite campus for the Bethlehem Area Vo-tech school. The three sending districts — Bethlehem Area, Northampton Area and Saucon Valley — are considering the property as a cheaper alternative to constructing a $46 million expansion.

The Curriculum Committee reviewed Synergy Parent View, a new system for parents to log on and view report card. Parents were sent a letter with instructions aiding in signing on to the site, but data shows approximately half of parents are now using Parent View. The board decided to resume mailing report cards until more parents become familiar and comfortable with Parent View.

The board had an extensive discussion about problematic student attendance. Beginning with COVID in 2020 there has been an increase in absenteeism nationally.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at East Hills MS.