Catasauqua Area School District
Board of School Directors
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
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.