Allentown, PA (January 9, 2017): The Allentown School District and the School Board of Directors will hold a Public Meeting on Saturday, January 21, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Trexler Middle School’s Auditorium to reveal and discuss findings from a recent Facilities Assessment.
The public is invited to attend this meeting that will offer an extensive review of the Facilities Assessment Report compiled last year. The report will be followed by School Board discussion on District facilities and prospective plans for growth focusing on school renovations and consideration of new building construction for the future.
The Facilities Assessment was conducted by Breslin Ridyard Fadero Architects, Allentown, PA, and will be presented by Robin Breslin, Principal Architect. The assessment was conducted on five District schools: Cleveland, Jefferson, and McKinley Elementary Schools, and Francis D. Raub and Harrison-Morton Middle Schools.
Breslin Ridyard Fadero Architects is noted for their award winning designs of such local buildings as Bethlehem’s Nitschman Middle School; North Penn High School; Gambet Center at DeSales University, the Haupert Union Building renovations at Moravian College, and the Lehigh Valley International Airport’s new terminal.
Trexler Middle School is located at 851 North 15th Street, Allentown. On-site parking is available.
About Allentown School District
ASD serves more than 17,000 students in a network of 22 early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools throughout the City of Allentown, PA. The District is the third largest urban school district out of 500 districts in the Commonwealth. The District’s Mission focuses on providing a safe, rigorous, and engaging educational experience that prepares all students to excel in learning and life to guide ASD students on their individual journey to realize their aspirations whether they be college, career or technical focus. ASD goals are aligned and compatible with the Pathways to Success Framework while providing a balanced education to all students. Allentown School District employs approximately 2,200 teachers, staff and administrators. The District, founded in 1866, serves students from 51 countries speaking 26 languages with nearly 90 percent of households qualifying as low income. ASD is committed to ensuring that all students have equal access to education programs and resources.
Information provided by:
Kimberly Golden Benner
Director of Communications
Allentown School District
