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Votes Matter in Saucon Valley School Board Race: Letter to the Editor

Allan Bach of Hellertown urges everyone to vote May 16. Listen to the candidates before making your choice and contact them if you have questions, he says in a letter to the editor.

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SVSD Superintendent Search Begins, Parents Asked to Complete Survey

The search for a new Saucon Valley School District superintendent is under way. As part of the process, parents and community members are being encouraged to complete a survey.

Saucon Valley School Board Candidates Forum (VIDEO)

A forum for the Saucon Valley School Board candidates running in the May 16 primary election was sponsored by Saucon Source and held Friday night, March 31.

School Board Member to Parents Who Complained of Bigotry: ‘It’s Your Problem’

A Saucon Valley School Board member's comments to parents who say their minority children have been bullied by white students in school for years stunned many audience members at the board's meeting Tuesday night.

Committee Will Recommend Ban on Potentially ‘Unwelcoming’ Signs, Symbols to School Board

A special committee made up of Saucon Valley parents, teachers, police, clergy, administrators, community members and students will present a draft plan--the Saucon Valley School District Equity Plan--that includes recommendations to help promote tolerance, ease racial tension and encourage diversity in schools to the school board Tuesday, March 28 at their meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school Audion room.

12-Year Member of SV School Board Says Experience an Asset

Sandra Miller is a Saucon Valley and Penn State graduate. She has served three terms on the Saucon Valley School Board and is seeking a fourth term.

Saucon Superintendent to Resign, According to Report

Saucon Valley School District Superintendent Monica McHale-Small will announce her resignation less than six months after her current three-year contract was renewed, the Morning Call reported Monday, in an article which cited school board member Ed Inghrim as a source.

Gender Studies Course at Saucon Ignites Argument at Board Meeting

A social studies elective at Saucon Valley High School that focuses on gender studies was a source of debate at the Saucon Valley School Board meeting Tuesday night.

Saucon Parents Want Survey Before Board Votes on Superintendent’s New Contract

Although Saucon Valley superintendent Dr. Monica McHale-Small's current contract doesn't end for nearly 9 more months, the Saucon Valley School Board is scheduled to vote on whether to extend it for another three years at their meeting Tuesday night. Some district parents, however, are saying 'not so fast.'

No Tax Hike for Saucon Valley SD Property Owners in 2016

The millage rate in Saucon Valley School District will remain the same for the 2016-2017 budget year, after the school board voted 6-2 to approve a budget that is balanced with more than $1.5 million from the district's fund balance.