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Giving Students a Voice: A Missed Opportunity We Should Revive
Policy 004.1 (Student Representation), last revised in 2019, allows for one or more high school students to be appointed as non-voting representatives on the School Board. Unfortunately, while this opportunity exists (and was recently updated), it hasn't been utilized for years. While we occasionally hear from students who provide specific updates or summaries, there are no high school student representatives sitting with the Board at each meeting.
This raises some questions
Barrett Geyer
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Enrollment: A Foundational Issue for SV Schools
Without strong enrollment, we are financially limited in what we can do to improve test scores, invest in safety, or expand programs. Enrollment isn’t just a number on a chart, it’s the key component to the financial engine that powers (funds) everything else.
Barrett Geyer
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Should Saucon Valley Ban Cell Phones?
If this item concerns you, or if you have strong opinions one way or the other, I encourage you to stay up-to-date with school board agendas and committee meeting agendas as discussions continue.
Barrett Geyer
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Making Sense of Saucon's $60 Million 2025-26 Budget
One of the most important—and complex—tasks a school board handles each year is shaping and approving the annual budget. This isn’t just...
Barrett Geyer
Apr 23, 20254 min read


A 'Back to Basics' Approach to Leading Our School Forward
A 'back to basics' approach to leading our school forward
Barrett Geyer
Mar 11, 20251 min read


Parent & Saucon Graduate Announces Candidacy for Director of Saucon Valley School Board
J. Barrett Geyer - Parent & Saucon Graduate Announces Candidacy for Director of Saucon Valley School Board.
Barrett Geyer
Mar 11, 20252 min read


A Panther Through and Through: Why I'm Running
An overview of why Barrett is running for Saucon Valley School Board.
Barrett Geyer
Mar 11, 20252 min read
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