Author : BASDproudparent Category : Funding, Legislation, public education, Stay Informed
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Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton School Districts are underfunded by $108.2 MILLION under the Basic Education and Special Education Funding Laws. According to the formulas, Bethlehem Area SD is underfunded by nearly $23 Million in this year’s budget. The whole Lehigh Valley is underfunded by $127.4 MILLION. If half of these funds were invested in the […]
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This post is a follow up in detail on a previeous article we tweeted a few days ago. By Sara K. Satullo ssatullo@lehighvalleylive.com, For lehighvalleylive.com Updated May 1; Posted May 1 Bethlehem Area School District taxpayers are facing another school tax hike that has school board members fired up about Pennsylvania’s charter school funding formula. The school board held a budget workshop Monday night to […]
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We had two of our BASD Proud Parents write an Opinion and send it to the morning call. Julie and Karen did an incredible job and we share their sentiment. Please see below for their words, there is a lot of specific budget information that they present that helps to really show how harmful SB2 […]
Read moreAuthor : BASDproudparent Category : ESAs, Legislation, public education, Stay Informed, Uncategorized, Vouchers
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A plan introduced as Senate Bill 2 by Senator John DiSanto (R-Dauphin) establishes Education Savings Accounts (ESA) vouchers, a program that takes tax money out of your neighborhood public schools to be used for private schools and vendors. ESA proposals have been introduced in various states and have been dubbed by the National Conference of […]
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Each year the leading pro-public education organizations in the state compile a “State of Education” report for Pennsylvania. Click HERE for a summary of the report. The report provides excellent, reader-friendly data and context on a statewide basis and provides solid background on the issues BASD faces. BASD Proud Parents is strictly pro-public education. We […]
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ACTION ALERT: Please call your member of the State House immediately!! ASK: VOTE NO on HB 1213 WHY: The legislation will tie school districts’ hands to challenge under assessed property taxes. When large property owners pay less than their fair share, homeowners end up paying more than their fair share. Thank you!! Sincerely, BASD Proud Parents House Bill […]
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PASA Supports Senate Bill 1095: Alternative Pathways to Graduation Today PASA announced support for new legislation introduced by Senators Thomas McGarrigle (R-Chester/Delaware) and Thomas Killion (R-Chester/Delaware) that provides for a comprehensive and rigorous approach for students to demonstrate readiness for high school graduation. Senate Bill 1095 is a result of the senators working with several education organizations, […]
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I love Clearview Elementary School because the teachers and staff are like extended family! I know every day when my twins walk through the door they are greeted by smiles. As a parent, it is such a great feeling to know that while your kids are at school they are being loved and nurtured. The […]
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In the fall of 2017, I enrolled my daughter into public school at William Penn Elementary. Previously, she had been at a charter school and although I was excited about the change and believed it was the best thing for her and for the community at large, other members of the family had their doubts. […]
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The Following answers are from Dr. Dean Donaher from our Bethlehem School District Board of Directors, running for State Representative, Northampton County 138th Legislative District 1. Do you believe state funding for public education is adequate to meet all student’s needs? No. Currently state funding is not equitably distributed. The “Fair Funding Formula” recently passed by […]
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