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How a loophole let charter schools ‘buy’ buildings and still collect rent from state

A recent Morning Call article detailing how a PA loophole is allowing charter schools to essentially rip of PA taxpayers by allowing them to buy their buildings and still collect state reimbursed rent money. You can read the full article here: http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-allentown-executive-education-academy-charter-school-lease-reimbursements-20171204-story.html#nws=true   BASD Proud Parents is strictly pro-public education. We are an independent group with […]

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Bethlehem Area School District Support Services & Programs Highlights

Are you aware of the extensive services and programs offered by the BASD School District? Here is a breakdown along with contact info for each program/service. The Bethlehem Area School District provides many supports, services, and programs to our students and families. Parents should contact a building administrator or identified department,   Educational Services Special […]

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Why I Love Calypso Elementary

We’ve been part of the Calypso family for five years now, since my daughter started there in 2nd Grade after we moved to Bethlehem.  (She’s now in 7th Grade at Nitschmann Middle School and my son in 4th Grade at Calypso.)     When we bought our home West Bethlehem, we were encouraged by all […]

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Parent Advocacy Workshop

Would you like to become more involved? There is a great Parent Advocacy workshop coming up in March! Gain the necessary tools you need to advocate for BASD public education. Advocate for BASD with local legislators Keep informed Network Take action Contact/educate local legislators #stayinformed #educate #advocate

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Why I love Lincoln Elementary

They say everything happens for a reason. My son attended a local private school for 2 years prior to attending kindergarten. One thing we were sure about was that we wanted him to attend public school as there was very little diversity in his prior school. As with any parents on the eve of their first […]

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SB 2 – Education Savings Accounts (vouchers)

A letter from The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) SB 2 remains a high priority in the Senate. Under the bill, parents of students in low-achieving schools can receive funds in the form of Education Savings Accounts (ESA) to attend a participating nonpublic school and for other expenses. “Low-achieving” is defined as the lowest […]

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House Bill 1213

ACTION ALERT: Please call your member of the State House immediately! ASK: VOTE NO on House Bill 1213 which is being rushed to the floor for a vote WHY:  The legislation would tie school districts’ hands to challenge under assessed property taxes. When large property owners pay less than their fair share – homeowners end up […]

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SB2 – Voucher Vote Delayed, Senate Ed Committee Changed

An October Morning Call article had this to say: According to calculations by the PSEA, Allentown, Bethlehem Area and Easton Area school districts would stand to lose nearly $50 million annually. Allentown would have seen almost $27 million go into the education savings account if the bill had been law in 2015-16 and a third of […]

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SB2 Senate Bill 2

Say No to Next Generation School Vouchers in PA Tell your senator to vote NO on Senate Bill 2 Under the bill, parents of students in low-achieving schools can receive funds in the form of Education Savings Accounts (ESA) to attend a participating nonpublic school and for other expenses. Low-achieving is defined as the lowest […]

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House Bill 1082

PSBA raises concerns with expansion of workplace mandates. This week PSBA told the House Labor and Industry Committee that the provisions under House Bill 1082 (Rep. Harkins, D-Erie) regarding workplace safety would add a layer of unnecessary and expensive mandates for school districts. During a public hearing to discuss the bill, PSBA Senior Director of Legal Services […]

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