The Quakertown School Board meeting room was packed on the evening of March 26 for the final determination on the fate of Levy School Bus Company, the longtime transportation partner of Quakertown School District. Many bus drivers from Levy's were in attendance, and several rose to address the board.

            Warren Levy Jr., the company's owner and president, also spoke to the board. He pledged transparency as well as a desire to have, from this point forward, regular meetings with the school board to work out future issues as they arise.

            All of the Levy supporters were loudly applauded leading up to the vote to determine which bus company would be contracted for Quakertown. Several board members expressed the sentiment that the outpouring of support for Levy School Bus Company was instrumental in their final decision. Ultimately, the board voted to stick with Levy, affirming the school's appreciation for the local drivers and community aspect that Levy brings to the district.

            Only one board member, Amanda Hahn, abstained from the vote, while all other present members voted for Levy. The boardroom burst into celebration after the vote, with many friends and drivers congratulating Warren Levy Jr.

            In addition to supporters of the company, several members of the public also rose to voice support for the promotion of Lisa Hoffman, assistant superintendent and current interim superintendent, for the role of full-time superintendent. Supporters were quick to point out Hoffman's history of more than 15 years with the district, highlighting that loyalty as one of her many qualifications.

            Matthew Friedman, the previous superintendent, resigned from the position last month. His resignation was accepted with a unanimous vote by the school board. No reason for his departure was given, other than that it was a "personal matter." Since his resignation, the daily responsibilities of the superintendent have fallen onto Hoffman.

            No members of the board voiced any opinion on selecting Hoffman for the permanent superintendent role, but the public certainly did. The crowd applauded the idea, but the board took no action on the position.