The Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Allentown is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Board due to a recent resignation.
In accordance with the School Laws of Pennsylvania, the Board of School Directors intends to fill the vacancy at a Special Board meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The individual appointed will serve until the reorganization meeting in December 2027.
Additionally, in accordance with section 322 of the Public School Code of 1949 as amended limits eligibility to: "any citizen of this commonwealth, having a good moral character, being at least eighteen (18) years of age, and having been a resident of the district for at least one (1) year, prior to the date of his election or appointment." There are further limitations relating to those who hold other government offices or positions in the School District.
Eligible individuals interested in being considered for this vacant position should complete an application (which can be found here) and submit a letter of intent via email to Ron Simonson (SimonsonR@allentownsd.org) or by mail to the Allentown School District Board of School Directors, C/O Secretary to the Board, 31 S. Penn Street, P.O. Box 328, Allentown, PA 18105-0328 no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
All eligible candidates will be interviewed at a Special Board meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
All meetings will be held in the Board Room at the Administration Center located at 31 S. Penn Street, Allentown, PA 18102.
