Upper Darby School District public meetings in 2020

Special (Virtual) Meeting-To Consider the Application of the Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation

The Upper Darby School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider the application of the Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation. The agenda includes a presentation from the charter school and public comment. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion and consideration session.

• Presentation of the Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation application
• Public comment period on the charter school proposal

Education and Pupil Services Committee Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will hold a virtual meeting on December 15, 2020. They are scheduled to take action on an Act 158 overview and Upper Darby High School plan for graduation requirements. Information items include an examination of the high school schedule and a winter sports update. Public comments will also be heard.

• Act 158 Overview and Upper Darby High School Plan (Action item on graduation requirements)
• Upper Darby High School Schedule Examination (Information item)
• Winter Sports Update including Return to Competition addendum (Information item)
• Public comments

Finance & Operations Committee Virtual Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will hear a report on annual water testing and discuss a vendor fair update. The meeting is primarily informational, with no votes scheduled on the items listed.

• Report on annual water testing for lead and copper
• Vendor fair update
• Finance and Operations agenda and summary documents available

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting virtually. The board is set to vote on multiple action items including approval of minutes, reports, and several policies on second reading. Notable decisions include policies on student discipline, behavior support, and extracurricular activities. The meeting also includes public comments and reports from committees.

• Second reading and approval of policies: Discipline of Students With Disabilities, Behavior Support, Confidentiality of Special Ed Info, Extracurricular Activities, Interscholastic Athletics, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Approval of Finance and Budget Report including 2021-2022 Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution
• Approval of Personnel Report with salary movement and extra pay for extra duty resolution
• Approval of Facilities Report and Donation Report
• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report

Board Reorganization Meeting

This is a reorganization meeting of the Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors. The board will nominate and elect a temporary president, then a president and vice president, and set the schedule of regular and committee meetings for 2021.

• Election of Temporary President
• Election of Board President
• Election of Board Vice President
• Setting of 2021 regular and committee meeting dates and times
• Appointment of liaison representatives and committee co-chairs

Finance & Operations Committee Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee will consider the 2019-2020 annual audit report, discuss the 2021-2022 budget options comparing the preliminary budget to an accelerated opt-out scenario, review capital improvements, and receive information on real estate tax collection. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• 2019-2020 Annual Audit Report Presentation and Summary (Action)
• 2021-2022 Budget: Preliminary Budget vs Accelerated Opt Out (Action)
• Capital Improvements (Action)
• Real Estate Tax Collection Review (Information)

Education and Pupil Services Committee Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will meet virtually to consider several action items, including adopting K-5 computer science standards, selecting Algebra 1 curriculum resources, and updating social-emotional learning (SEL) programs for elementary and high school. The committee will also review policies on discipline, behavior support, confidentiality, extracurricular activities, athletics, and sudden cardiac arrest. An information item on the Future Ready PA Index annual review will be presented.

• Action item: Elementary Computer Science Standards adoption
• Action item: Algebra 1 Curriculum Resources selection
• Action item: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Elementary and High School Update
• Action item: Keystone Exams Winter Administration Window
• Policy review: Discipline of Students with Disabilities, Behavior Support, Confidentiality, Extracurricular Activities, Interscholastic Athletics, Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board holds a combined work session and regular virtual meeting on November 10, 2020. They will vote on routine items including minutes, reports, personnel, supplies, donations, and the finance and budget report. Notable actions include approving the Instruction and Curriculum Report, which contains a CARES-funded curriculum writing project, and the first reading of the policy report.

• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report including CARES-funded curriculum writing project
• First reading of Policy Report (details not specified)
• Approval of Personnel Report (hires/resignations not listed)
• Approval of Finance and Budget Report (includes quarterly report and budget transfer)
• Reports from Education and Pupil Services Committee and Finance and Operations Committee

Finance & Operations Committee Virtual Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to receive information on the 2021-2022 budget timeline under Act 1 and an update on the 2020 bond issuance. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are informational items. Public comments will be heard, and the meeting will adjourn after review.

• 2021-2022 Budget: Act 1 Timeline presentation
• 2020 Bond Issuance Update presentation
• Public comments period
• Review of agenda and adjournment

Special School Board Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board is holding a special virtual meeting to receive reports on instruction, curriculum, and facilities, and to take public comment. No votes or action items are listed on the agenda.

• Instruction & Curriculum Report
• Facilities and Use of Facilities Reports
• Public comment period

Education and Pupil Services Committee Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the phased reopening of schools amid COVID-19, and to consider action on Non-Title I school-level plans and digital resource adoptions. The committee will also receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan timeline.

• Discussion of 2020-2021 phased reopening of schools and health safety plan (information)
• Action on Non-Title I school-level plans for elementary and secondary schools
• Update on Comprehensive Plan timeline (information)
• Action on digital resources including health textbooks and career success materials

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The board will consider motions to approve the minutes, secretary's and treasurer's reports, and multiple operational reports including instruction & curriculum, personnel, policy (second reading), transportation, facilities, and finance & budget. Committee summaries and the superintendent's report are also on the agenda. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Motion to approve Policy Report - Second Reading (policy changes)
• Motion to approve Personnel Report
• Motion to approve Finance and Budget Report with budget transfer
• Motion to approve Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Motion to approve Facilities Report, Use of School Facilities, and Donation Report

Education and Pupil Services Committee Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee is discussing the 2020-2021 phased reopening of schools, including flexible cohort and full distance learning models. An action item for the Class of 2021 graduation site is also on the agenda. Additionally, the committee is reviewing 13 policies covering nondiscrimination, immunizations, bullying, attendance, and more.

• 2020-2021 Phased Reopening of Schools – action item with health and safety plan
• Flexible Cohort Model for K-12 discussed
• Full Distance Learning Model
• Class of 2021 Graduation Site – action item
• Review of policies: nondiscrimination, immunizations, bullying, sick leave, school calendar, etc.

Finance & Operations Committee Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee will receive updates on summer capital projects and safety/security, then vote on three policies: Facilities and Workplace Safety (Policy 705), Public Attendance at School Events (Policy 904), and School Visitors (Policy 907). Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Summer capital project update (informational)
• Safety and security update (informational)
• Policy 705: Facilities and Workplace Safety (action)
• Policy 904: Public Attendance at School Events (action)
• Policy 907: School Visitors (action)

Special Board Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will hold a special meeting to receive reports on instruction and curriculum, personnel, and supplies. The instruction report includes a phased school reopening health and safety plan and a return to athletic competition plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan (9.22.2020)
• Return to Athletic Competition Health & Safety Plan
• Instruction & Curriculum Report
• Personnel Report
• Supplies Report

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will hold a combined work session and regular virtual meeting. Action items include approval of minutes, personnel report, instruction/curriculum report, facilities report, and finance/budget report. The board will also receive reports from committees, the superintendent, and student representatives, and hold a first reading of policy changes.

• Motion to approve Personnel Report (details in attached PDF)
• Motion to approve Finance and Budget Report (includes budget transfer and tax settlement attachments)
• Motion to approve Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Motion to approve Facilities Report (includes use of school facilities and donation report)
• Policy Report – First Reading (procedural step before future adoption)

Finance & Operations Committee Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee will hold a virtual meeting. The main agenda item is an informational update on the Use of Facilities System Implementation. The meeting also includes public comments and review of the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion on Use of Facilities System Implementation Update

Education and Pupil Services Committee Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District's Education and Pupil Services Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and take action on Title I School Level Plans for six schools and to consider updates to three policies: 247 Hazing, 317.1 Educator Misconduct, and 824 Maintaining Professional Adult/Student Boundaries. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comments.

• Discussion and action on Title I School Level Plans for Westbrook Park, Walter Senkow, Bywood, Stonehurst Hills, Kindergarten Center, and Highland Park
• Consideration of Policy 247: Hazing
• Consideration of Policy 317.1: Educator Misconduct
• Consideration of Policy 824: Maintaining Professional Adult/Student Boundaries

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The school board will conduct a work session and regular meeting via virtual platform. The agenda includes several administrative reports, committee summaries, and various board approvals.

• Approval of the Minutes from July 14, 2020, and August 4, 2020
• Report of the Treasurer
• Budgeted Personnel and Enrollment Reports
• Instruction and Curriculum Report approval
• Personnel Report approval

Special Meeting (Virtual) 6:00 P.M.

The Upper Darby School Board will hear a phased school reopening overview and receive an instruction and curriculum report that includes a revised health and safety plan for the 2020–2021 school year. The board is also set to review an emergency instructional time template for virtual learning. The meeting is being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Revised Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan (dated 8.3.2020)
• Instruction & Curriculum Report covering flexible cohort model and virtual instruction
• Draft elementary virtual schedule and synchronous schedule options for middle and high schools
• Emergency Instructional Time Template for alternative instruction
• Presentation on 2020-2021 elementary flexible schedule (78 MB file)

Finance & Operations Committee Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to discuss a demand response program as an information item. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as meeting opening, overview, public comments, and adjournment.

• Demand response program discussed as an information item

Education and Pupil Services Committee Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss the 2020-2021 reopening of schools, including the cohort and full distance learning models. The committee is also scheduled to take action on adjusted district calendars, a Flexible Instructional Day (FID) application, instructional online resources, adding Juneteenth to the social studies curriculum, and Title IX revisions.

• Discussion of cohort and full distance learning models for school reopening
• Action on adjusted 2020-2021 district calendars
• Action on Flexible Instructional Day (FID) application
• Action on instructional online resources (Nearpod/Flocabulary)
• Action on adding Juneteenth to social studies curriculum

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will consider multiple action items including a phased school reopening health and safety plan, an athletics health and safety plan, resolutions on anti-racism and renewable energy, and a declaration of emergency. The board also will vote on routine reports such as personnel, budget, and facilities. Public comments will be heard.

• Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan (action item)
• Athletics Health and Safety Plan for return to workouts (action item)
• Declaration of Emergency under Section 520.1 (action item)
• Anti-Racism Resolution (action item)
• Resolution Supporting Renewable Energy (action item)

Education and Pupil Services Committee Meeting

This Education and Pupil Services Committee meeting includes action items on the 2020-2021 professional development calendar, adjusted Keystone exam requirements for graduation, and instructional online resources. It also receives an update from the Wellness Committee and considers revisions to the Upper Darby High School course catalog.

• Wellness Committee Annual Update (information item)
• 2020-2021 Professional Development Calendar (action item)
• Adjusted Keystone Exam Requirements (action item) with Act 158 graduation requirements
• Instructional Online Resources (action item) including proposed administrative regulation for EL proposal and Quaver
• Upper Darby High School Course Catalog Revisions Consideration

Finance & Operations Committee Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider three action items: the 2020-2021 final budget, updated operating procedures for use of school facilities, and a second reading of Policy 707 on use of school facilities. The meeting also includes public comments and a review of the agenda.

• 2020-2021 final budget presentation (action item)
• Updated Use of Facilities Operating Procedures (action item)
• Policy 707 Use of School Facilities second reading with rental fee schedule
• Public comments period

Special Voting Meeting-To Adopt the 2020-2021 Budget

This special voting meeting of the Upper Darby School District Board is primarily to adopt the final 2020-2021 budget. The board will also vote on multiple reports, including instruction, personnel, policy (second reading), supplies, facilities, and finance. Public hearings or discussion items are not listed.

• Adoption of the 2020-2021 final school budget
• Approval of the Personnel Report
• Second reading and approval of Policy 707 on school facility use rules and rental fees
• Approval of the Instruction & Curriculum Report
• Approval of the Finance & Budget Report

Combined Work Session/Regular Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will vote on multiple action items including approval of minutes, secretary and treasurer reports, personnel and curriculum reports, policy second readings, supplies, facilities (including the Gulf Building Project), food services, and finance/budget items. The board will also hear informational reports from the superintendent and committees, and take public comments.

• Action on Facilities Report including a resolution for the Gulf Building Project
• Second reading and approval of Policies 335, 626, 810.1, and 904
• Old Business: vote on Toilet Room Renovations
• Finance and Budget Report with budget transfer and real estate tax item
• Supplies Report including an ATI Holdings amendment

Finance & Operations Committee Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will discuss the 2020-2021 budget update, receive a COVID-19 preparedness update, and consider an action item on online school tax payment options. Also on the agenda are an update on the administration building relocation and second readings of four policies: Family and Medical Leaves, Federal Fiscal Compliance, Drug/Alcohol for Covered Drivers, and Public Attendance at School Events.

• COVID-19 Preparedness Update
• Action on On-Line School Tax Payment Options
• Administration Building Relocation Update
• 2020-2021 Budget Update
• Second readings of policies 335 (Family and Medical Leaves), 626 (Federal Fiscal Compliance), 810.1 (Drug/Alcohol for Covered Drivers), and 904 (Public Attendance at School Events)

Education and Pupil Services Committee Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider action on A-TSI School Level Plans for school improvement. Members will also receive information on delayed school start times for adolescents. Public comments will be heard.

• Action item: A-TSI School Level Plans for targeted support and improvement
• Information item: Delayed school start times for adolescents
• Public comments from residents

Combined Work Session/Regular Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting to vote on routine approvals including minutes, reports, and personnel, and to discuss and act on the proposed 2020-2021 final budget and two resolutions related to school funding.

• Approval of minutes from April 14 and April 28, 2020 meetings
• Personnel report approval
• Proposed 2020-2021 final budget and budget transfers
• First reading of policy report
• Two new business resolutions on school funding

Special Board Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will hold a special meeting to consider approval of the Instruction & Curriculum Report and the Facilities Report. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Instruction & Curriculum Report (attached PDF)
• Approval of Facilities Report (attached PDF)

Finance & Operations Committee Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will discuss and recommend action on the 2020-2021 proposed final budget, a bond issuance, contracts for the district website and accessibility tools, and an update on the Aronimink Elementary School construction and renovation project. These items require subsequent board approval.

• 2020-2021 Proposed Final Budget (board action, amount specified in attached PDF)
• Bond Issuance (board action, details in attached presentation)
• Contracts for District Official Website, Web Governance Platform & Website Accessibility Tool (board action)
• Aronimink Elementary School Construction and Renovation Update and Budget (board action, attached PDF)

Education and Pupil Services Committee Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider three board actions: approval of the 2020 Special Education Plan, approval of the Institute for Learning SOAR intervention, and approval of the 2019‑2020 district calendar revision. After the actions, the committee will open a period for public comments and then review the agenda before adjourning.

• Approve the 2020 Special Education Plan
• Approve the Institute for Learning SOAR (Supporting Ongoing Achievement Responsively) intervention
• Approve the 2019‑2020 District Calendar revision

Combined Work Session/Regular Meeting

The board will consider approving the finance and budget report for the 2020-21 school year, including budgets for DCTS, special education, and DCIU, along with budget transfers. Other action items include the personnel report, policy second reading, instruction and curriculum report, and facilities report. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent, treasurer, and committees.

• Approval of Finance and Budget Report for 2020-21, including DCTS Budget Book, Special Ed Budget, DCIU Summary Budget Booklet, and budget transfers
• Approval of Personnel Report
• Second reading and approval of Policy Report
• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Resolution No 18-20 under Old Business

Special Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board holds a special meeting to consider a personnel report. No other business is listed.

• Review and possible action on the Personnel Report (see attached PDF)

Education and Pupil Services Committee Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss several action items including a Social Emotional Learning update, the District Equity Plan, and the Special Education Plan. The committee will also hold first readings of three policies: Student Expression Distribution & Posting Material (Policy 220), Tobacco/Nicotine (Policy 222), and Tobacco/Nicotine (Policy 323). Public comments will be heard.

• Social Emotional Learning K-12 Update: Middle School Integration
• District Equity Plan
• Special Education Plan
• First reading of Policy 220: Student Expression Distribution & Posting Material
• First readings of Policy 222 and Policy 323: Tobacco/Nicotine

Finance & Operations Committee Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee will discuss a 2020 bond issuance as an action item and first readings of two policies: 805.2 School Security Personnel and 913 Non-school Organizations/Groups/Individuals. The meeting also includes public comments and a review of the agenda.

• 2020 Bond Issuance (action item)
• First reading of Policy 805.2: School Security Personnel
• First reading of Policy 913: Non-school Organizations/Groups/Individuals
• Public comments
• Review of agenda

Combined Work Session/Regular Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will consider approval of standard administrative items including minutes, personnel, instruction, and policy reports. The agenda also includes first and second readings of policy changes. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 11 and February 25, 2020 meetings
• Personnel Report approval (specifics not provided in agenda)
• Instruction and Curriculum Report approval
• Policy Report – First Reading and Second Reading for approval
• Finance and Budget Report approval

Finance & Operations Committee Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will receive updates on Aronimink and Clifton Heights Middle Schools and a future bond issuance. They will also consider first readings of policies on purchases subject to bid/quotation and budgeted purchases. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Aronimink and Clifton Heights Middle School update (information) with attached reports
• Future bond issuance update with estimated financing timeline
• Policy 610: Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation (first reading, action)
• Policy 611: Purchases Budgeted (first reading, action)
• UDHS Band Trailer (information)

The minutes record public comments regarding the Aronimink renovation plan, the need for a new band trailer, and the Clifton Heights project. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the provided text.

Special School Board Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Special School Board meeting on February 25, 2020 consists of standard procedural items: Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, a Personnel Report, and Adjournment. No policy changes, contracts, or other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

Education and Pupil Services Committee Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider several action items, including a policy revision on suspension and expulsion (Policy 233), as well as proposals for educational resources like PebbleGo and Read 180. The committee will also receive information on an International Mother Language Day and Census project. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Action on Policy 233 (Suspension and Expulsion)
• Action on PebbleGo/PebbleGo Next digital resource
• Action on Read 180/System 44 middle school reading program
• Action on personal finance elective textbook adoption
• Information item: International Mother Language Day and Census project

Combined Work Session/Regular Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting, taking action on several routine reports and resolutions. Key items include a vote on the Charter School Funding Reform Resolution, approval of the 2020-2021 school calendar, and acceptance of various committee and financial reports.

• Charter School Funding Reform Resolution (New Business)
• Instruction and Curriculum Report including approval of 2020-2021 school calendar
• Personnel Report approval
• Finance and Budget Report including budget transfers and a reimbursement resolution
• Policy Report – First Reading

Finance & Operations Committee Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee meets to discuss informational items only. No decisions are expected. The agenda includes an update from a recent vendor fair and a report on annual water testing results. Public comments will be heard, and the meeting will adjourn with a motion.

• Update from Vendor Fair (information item)
• Report on Annual Water Testing (information item)
• Public Comments
• Review of Agenda
• Motion to adjourn (action item)

Education and Pupil Services Committee Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will vote on the 2020-2021 school year calendar and hear informational presentations on delayed school start times for adolescents and the Upper Darby School District Brand Ambassadors program. Public comments will also be taken.

• Vote on 2020-2021 school year calendar
• Presentation on delayed school start times for adolescents
• Overview of Upper Darby School District Brand Ambassadors program
• Public comment period

Special Meeting-To Elect a New School Board Member

The Upper Darby School Board is holding a special meeting to nominate, elect, and swear in a new school board director. The agenda also includes a personnel report and adjournment.

• Nomination of a new School Board Director
• Election of a new School Board Member
• Administration of Oath of Office
• Personnel Report (PDF attached)

Special Meeting-To Conduct Interviews of Prospective School Board Director Candidates

The Upper Darby School Board holds a special meeting to interview six prospective candidates for a school board director vacancy. The agenda includes opening procedures, explanations of the process and time commitment, public comment, and scheduled interviews with each candidate. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is solely for interviewing.

• Interview of Alex Brown
• Interview of Melissa Harris
• Interview of Donna Weems
• Interview of Leah Dawes
• Interview of Bruce Mann

Combined Work Session/Regular Meeting

This is a routine combined work session and regular meeting. The board will vote on several standard reports including personnel actions, policy second readings, supplies, facilities, and finance. No specific major projects or controversial items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2019 meetings
• Personnel Report approval (details in attached PDF)
• Policy Report - Second Reading approval
• Finance and Budget Report including budget transfers
• Facilities Report and Donation Report approval

ACT 34 Hearing Meeting-Agenda

This is a procedural Act 34 hearing for a school construction project. The board will review the need for the project, alternatives considered, direct and indirect costs, financial alternatives, and the effect on taxes. Public comment will be accepted. No specific project name or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Opening remarks and explanation of hearing purpose
• Discussion of project need and alternatives considered
• Presentation of direct and indirect project costs
• Review of financial alternatives and effect on taxes
• Opportunity for public comment