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Catasauqua Area School District

Board of School Directors

January 2025

Mr. Dale Hein - President

Term - 2021-2025

Email Address: heind@cattysd.org


Ms. Jillian Emert - Vice President

Term - 2023-2027

Email Address: emertj@cattysd.org


Mr. Jason Bashaw - Secretary

Term - 2021-2025

Email Address: bashawj@cattysd.org


Ms. Christy Cooper - Treasurer

Term - 2021-2025

Email Address: cooperc@cattysd.org


Ms. Lauren Cieslak - Member

Term - 2023-2027

Email Address: cieslakl@cattysd.org


Mr. Eric DeLabar - Member

Term - 2023-2027

Email Address: delabare@cattysd.org


Mr. Shawn McGinley - Member

Term - 2021-2025

Email Address: mcginleys@cattysd.org


Mr. Jeremy Smale - Member

Term - 2023-2027

Email Address: smalej@cattysd.org

 

Ms. Jamie Nattress - Member

Term - 2024-2025 (appointed)

Email Address: nattressj@cattysd.org

 

 

Solicitor

Mr. David Knerr - School Solicitor

Email Address: daveknerr@enter.net

Phone#  610-965-3835   Fax#  610-965-5910

Student Representatives
to the Board of School Directors

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Thank you to our 2024-2025 Student Representatives above for their commitment to serve as student representatives this year! 

The Board of School Directors values student representation on the school board, ensuring that our students' voices are heard and their input is included.

Important Reasons for Having student representatives on the Board of School Directors:

Student Perspective: Students experience the educational system firsthand. Their unique insights can help the board make more informed decisions that directly impact their learning environment.

Inclusivity: Student representation fosters a more inclusive decision-making process. It ensures that the voices of those most affected by the board's decisions—students—are considered and valued.

Empowerment: Involving students in governance empowers them to take an active role in shaping their education. It encourages civic engagement, leadership, and responsibility from a young age.

Building Trust: When students see their peers actively participating in board decisions, it can build trust between the student body and the administration, leading to a more collaborative school community.

Real-World Experience: Serving on the board gives students practical experience in governance, decision-making, and leadership, skills that are valuable in their future academic and professional careers.

Fostering Engagement: Student representatives can bridge the gap between the board and the student body, ensuring that students feel engaged and connected to the decisions that affect their education.