Welcome to Reading School District
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Our Mission: Transforming Student Potential Into Reality
In Reading School District, we remain committed to our core purpose of educating ALL students. Located between Harrisburg and Philadelphia in southeastern Pennsylvania, we are the fourth largest school district in Pennsylvania and the sixth largest employer in Berks County.
Reading School District includes more than 17,800 students and approximately 2,000 staff members. We are a Title 1, urban school district located in a high-poverty community, where 93 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and 25 percent of students are English-Language Learners.
We see the impact of poverty and inner-city life in our classrooms every day, yet in spite of that, we have the most dedicated, talented, intelligent and ambitious students you’ll find anywhere in the world. #RSDproud
EQUITY AND ANTI-RASCISM RESOLUTION
WELCOMING SCHOOLS RESOLUTION
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Our Leadership Team
Dr. Jennifer Murray began her career as a classroom teacher in Reading School District in 1998. She has served as Superintendent of Schools since November 2021. Previously, she served as a district principal, the Interim Superintendent and as Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning.
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Dr. Yamil Sanchez-Rivera, Assistant Superintendent for Operations
Wanda Gonzalez-Crespo, Assistant Superintendent for School Improvement
JuliAnne Kline, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Wayne Gehris, Chief Financial OfficerJesse C. Leisawitz, Esq., Chief Legal Officer
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Our Students
With approximately 17,000 students, our student body continues to grow more diverse — 80.7 percent identify as Latino, 9.3 percent as Black, 6.9 percent as White, 2.5 percent as Multiracial and .5 percent as Asian. Our Red Knights represent 28 countries, and we've identified nearly 30 languages spoken by our families, including Spanish and French Creole.
In addition, approximately 93.3 percent of our students are designated as economically disadvantaged based on their family's income; approximately 25 percent are designated as English Language Learners, meaning they are fluent in their native language and learning English as a second or sometimes third language; and approximately 18 percent are designated as special education learners, which includes students with special needs and students who have tested as academically gifted.
DISTRICT COLORS: RED AND BLACK
DISTRICT MASCOT: RED KNIGHT
Our Schools
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Our Schools
Reading School District has 19 schools, including 13 elementary schools, five middle schools and one senior high school.
The district also has its own virtual academy (online learning) and shares a career and technology center with a neighboring district.
Middle Schools
District Resources and Information
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District Comprehensive Plan
District Comprehensive Plan
The Reading School District's Comprehensive Plan Overview can be viewed by clicking here.
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Right-To-Know Information
Jesse C. Leisawitz, Esq.
Right-To-Know Officer
Chief Legal Officer
800 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601
(484) 258-7030
righttoknow@readingsd.org
How to File a Records Request
The Reading School District offers the following in accordance with Act 3 of 2008 (Right-To-Know Law), which allows for access to public information. Complete the following form and submit using one of the following methods:1. E-mail the form to righttoknow@readingsd.org2. Mail the form to Jesse C. Leisawitz, Esq., Compliance Officer, 800 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.3. Bring the form in person to the Administration Building located at 800 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.A hard copy of the records request form can be obtained from the Reading School District Administration Building located at 800 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601. -
Non-Discrimination Notice & Title IX
The Reading School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, primary language, marital status, pregnancy or handicap/disability in its education programs, activities, and/or employment.
The District shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Coordination of these efforts shall be the responsibility of the Civil Rights Officer(s) and his/her/their designees.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, the District has a designated Title IX Coordinator:
Civil Rights Officer and Title IX Coordinator
Jesse C. Leisawitz, Esq.
800 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601
484-258-7030
titleix@readingsd.orgThe District’s Title IX Coordinator should be contacted regarding any inquiries as to the application of Title IX, issues related to discrimination generally, or filing a harassment complaint.
The Reading School District enforces its commitment to equity and non-discrimination, including on the basis of sex, through a series of board policies: 101.1, 103, 103.1, and 104 (available by visiting BoardDocs at https://www.boarddocs.com/pa/reading/Board.nsf); as well as resolutions in support of “Welcoming Schools” (2018) and “Anti-Racism and Equity” (2020).
As a result of the changes to Title IX regulations, which become effective on August 14, 2020, the administration will be presenting revised policies to the Board of Directors for its consideration during its August and September meetings. Proposed policies can be viewed on BoardDocs at https://www.boarddocs.com/pa/reading/Board.nsf.
The following training materials have been utilized by the District:
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-uvF-Jhkh-DV67rRSYiwOYQdKrN-GQjJ/view?usp=sharing
- https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-qu59J5j7sHL5YlEhHB8l-PYs3xNtT2D&authuser=leisawitzj%40readingsd.org&usp=drive_fs
If you need assistance with translating these training materials, please contact our district ESL Department.
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-uvF-Jhkh-DV67rRSYiwOYQdKrN-GQjJ/view?usp=sharing