2021 LEHIGH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Compiled by the League of Women Voters of Lehigh County
Dollar figures denote base salary of superintendents, not including benefits.
School directors receive no monetary compensation and are elected in non-partisan elections.
Position is open for election in November of the year shown.
For Meetings: see School District web site for more details on meeting locations and exceptions to standard meeting dates.
Allentown
Bethlehem Area
Catasauqua Area
East Penn
Northern Lehigh
Northwestern Lehigh
Parkland
Salisbury Township
Southern Lehigh
Whitehall-Coplay
ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
(City of Allentown)
Administration Center: 31 S. Penn Street, Allentown, PA 18102-0328
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 328, Allentown, PA 18102-0328
Contact: 484-765-4001; www.allentownsd.org
Superintendent: ($175,000) Thomas Parker (until May 1st, 2021) Marilyn Martinez (Interim)
Directors: (4-year term) President Nancy Wilt, 2023; Vice President Nicholas P. Miller, 2023; Lisa A. Conover, 2021; Phoebe D. Harris, 2021; Cheryl L. Johnson-Watts, 2021; Charles F. Thiel, 2023; Audrey Mathison, 2023; Linda Vega, 2023; Sara J. Brace, 2021.
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., 1st floor, Administration Center.
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BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
(In Lehigh County: City of Bethlehem, Borough of Fountain Hill, Hanover Township)
Education Center, 1516 Sycamore Street, Bethlehem PA 18017-6099
Contact: 610-861-0500; Fax 610-861-8107; www.basdschools.org
Superintendent: ($190,000) Dr. Joseph J. Roy
Directors: (4-year term) President Michael E. Faccinetto (at large) 2021; Vice President Shannon L. Patrick, 2021. Region I Winston Alozie, 2021. Region II Craig D. Neiman, 2023. Region III Dr. Kim Shively, 2023. At large Dr. Karen Beck Pooley, 2023; Dr. Dean Donaher, 2023; Angela Sinkler, 2021; Emily Schenkel, 2023.
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., East Hills Middle School Auditorium.
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CATASAUQUA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Boroughs of Catasauqua and North Catasauqua; Hanover Township)
Administration office: 201 North 14th Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032
Contact: 610-264-5571; Fax 610-264-5618; www.cattysd.org
Superintendent: ($169,369) Robert J. Spengler
Directors: (4-year term) President Duane Deitrich, 2023; Vice President Carol A. Cunningham, 2023; Jason M. Bashaw, 2021; Christy Cooper, 2021; Lauren Cieslak, 2023; Dale Hein, 2021; Donald Panto, 2023; Jillian Emert, 2023; Shawn McGinley, 2021.
Meetings: At 7:00 p.m., Administration Office. Board Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month. Committee Meetings are held quarterly on the first Wednesday (Feb-May-Aug-Nov).
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EAST PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Boroughs of Emmaus, Macungie and Alburtis; Lower Macungie and Upper Milford Townships)
Administration office: 800 Pine Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Contact: 610-966-8300; Fax 610-966-8339; www.eastpennsd.org
Superintendent: ($162,000) Mrs. Kristen Campbell
Directors: (4-year term) President Dr. Kenneth Bacher, 2023; Vice President Paul Champagne, 2023; Dr. Joshua Levinson, 2023; Jeffrey Jankowski, 2023; Allan Byrd, 2023; Alisa Bowman, 2021; Dr. Ziad Munson, 2021; Adam Smith, 2021; Naomi Winch, 2021.
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m., Board Room, 800 Pine Street, Emmaus.
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NORTHERN LEHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
(In Lehigh County: Borough of Slatington; Washington Township)
Administration Office: 1201 Shadow Oaks Lane, Slatington, PA 18080-1313
Contact: 610-767-9800; Fax 610-767-9809; www.nlsd.org
Superintendent: ($162,982) Mathew J. Link
Directors: (4-year term) President Gary S. Fedorcha, 2021; Vice President Robin Distler, 2023; Mathias J. Green, 2023; Michelle Heckman, 2021; Gale Husak, 2023; Robert Keegan, 2021; Donna M. Kulp, 2023; Michele Martineau, 2021; Robert L. Kern, 2023.
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m., Board Room, Administration Office.
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NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Heidelberg, Lowhill, Lynn and Weisenberg Townships)
Administration Office: 6493 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA 18066
Contact: 610-298-8661; Fax 610-298-8002; www.nwlehighsd.org
Superintendent: ($150,000) Jennifer Holman
Directors: (4-year term) President Willard G. Dellicker, 2023; Vice President Todd Hernandez, 2021; Treasurer Todd Leiser, 2023; Secretary John Casciano, 2023; Joseph Fatzinger, 2023; Rosemarie Lister, 2021; Rachael Scheffler, 2023; Alan Rex, 2021; James Warfel, 2021.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (Workshop Meeting) and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (Board Meeting), Board Room, Administration Offices.
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PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
(North Whitehall, South Whitehall and Upper Macungie Townships)
Administration Office: 1210 Springhouse Road, Allentown, PA 18104-2119
Contact: 610-351-5503; Fax 610-351-5509; www.parklandsd.org
Superintendent: ($192,946) Richard T. Sniscak (retiring June 30; Mark Madson starting July 1, $178,000)
Directors: (4-year term) President David J. Hein, 2021; Vice President Carol L. Facchiano, 2023; Robert M. Cohen, 2021; Lisa A. Roth, 2023; David M. Kennedy, 2023; Marie E. Maritch, 2021; Linda Perlman-McKenna, 2021; Patrick H. Foose, 2023; Marisa L. Ziegler, 2023.
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday except July, 8:00 p.m., Administration Building, preceded by open workshop at 7:00 p.m.; 4th Tuesday except April and November, open meeting 7:00 p.m.
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SALISBURY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Salisbury Township)
Administration Building: 1140 Salisbury Road, Allentown, PA 18103
Contact: 610-797-2062; Fax 610-791-9983; www.salisburysd.org
Superintendent: ($163,606) Lynn Fuini-Hetten
Directors: (4-year term) President George Gatanis, 2021; Vice President Samuel P. DeFrank, 2023; Audrey H. Frick, 2021; Rebecca A. Glenister, 2021; Carol Klinger, 2023; Joseph Gnall, 2021; David G. Hadinger, 2021; Sarah A. Nemitz, 2023; Mary L. Ziegler, 2021.
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday after 1st Friday, 7:30 p.m., Administration Building.
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SOUTHERN LEHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Borough of Coopersburg; Lower Milford and Upper Saucon Townships)
Administration Office: 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034
Southern Lehigh High School Board Room: 5800 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034
Contact: 610-282-3121; Fax 610-282-0193; www.slsd.org
Superintendent: ($157,000) Kathleen T. Evison
Directors: (4-year term) President Anita Desai, 2021; Vice President Mary Ann Nord, 2021; Emily Gehman, 2023; Jeffrey Dimmig, 2023; William Lycett, 2023; Kathleen D. Parsons, 2021; Dr. Jennifer Smith, 2021; Dr. Priya Sareen, 2023; Kyle Gangewere, 2023.
Meetings: 2nd Monday and 4th Monday (except April 23, 2019 and no July meetings), 7:30 p.m.; all meetings preceded by open workshop at 6:00 p.m.
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WHITEHALL–COPLAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Whitehall Township; Borough of Coplay)
Administration Office: 2940 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052
Contact: 610-439-1431; www.whitehallcoplay.org
Superintendent: ($167,194) Dr. Lorie D. Hackett
Directors: President Wayne Grim, 2021; Vice President William P. Fonzone Sr., 2021; Treasurer George Williams, 2021; Nichole L. Hartman, D.N.P., 2023; Patty D. Gaugler, 2023; Tina J. Koren, 2023; Bill Leiner Jr., 2023; George N. Makhoul, 2023; Joseph R. Shields, 2021.
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m., Committees 4th Monday, 4:00 p.m., Administration Building.
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