Upper Darby School District public meetings in 2021

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will hear a vendor fair update, discuss fiscally responsible fact finding, and vote on Policy 006: Meetings. Public comments will be accepted.

• Vendor Fair Update (Information item)
• Fiscally Responsible Fact Finding (Discussion)
• Policy 006: Meetings (Action item - committee vote)
• Public Comments

The meeting consisted of public comments regarding potential outsourcing of the Transportation and Day Care Departments. No substantive decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider adopting the 2022-2023 district one-page calendar and an update to the district's Health and Safety Plan. They will also receive information on the winter administration of Keystone Exams. Public comments will be heard.

• Action on 2022-2023 District One Page Calendar
• Update on District's Health and Safety Plan (action item)
• Keystone Exams Winter Administration Window (information item)
• Public comments

The minutes record a public comment regarding masking requirements. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were documented.

Board Reorganization Meeting

This is a procedural reorganization meeting of the Upper Darby School Board. The board will elect a temporary president, then the permanent president and vice president, appoint liaison representatives and committee co-chairs, and set the schedule for regular meetings. No substantive policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of temporary president, then permanent president and vice president
• Appointment of liaison representatives and committee co-chairs
• Fixing dates, times, and places for regular and committee meetings
• Oath of office for qualified directors
• Review of PSBA Code of Conduct and Principles for Governance & Leadership (attached)

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will approve the minutes from the November 9 meeting, accept the Treasurer's and Secretary's reports, and vote on several standing reports including finance and budget, instruction and curriculum, personnel, facilities, and supplies. The meeting also includes first‑reading of a policy report and updates from committees. All items are presented for action or information as listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Minutes of the Combined Work Session/Regular Meeting (Nov 9, 2021)
• Finance and Budget Report Approval
• Instruction and Curriculum Report Approval
• Personnel Report Approval
• Facilities Report Approval

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Finance and Operations Committee will hear a technology update and take action on capital improvements for spring/summer 2022, a request to name a school district facility, and the 2022-2023 budget comparing preliminary budget vs accelerated opt out. Public comments will be accepted.

• Technology update (information item)
• Capital improvements for spring/summer 2022 (action item)
• Request to name a school district facility (action item)
• 2022-2023 budget: preliminary budget vs accelerated opt out (action item)

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will take action on a Middle School World Language Mandarin Pilot, an Executive Function Program Implementation, and a Secondary World Languages Course Sequence revision. An information item on a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students ages 5–11 will also be presented.

• Middle School World Language Mandarin Pilot (Action item)
• Executive Function Program Implementation (Action item)
• Secondary World Languages Course Sequence revision (Action item)
• COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for students ages 5–11 (Information item)

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The board will vote on suspending a policy rule (003) to allow immediate adoption of a change to policy 140 concerning charter school applications. They will also approve routine reports on personnel, instruction, curriculum, finance, budget, facilities, and supplies, and consider first and second readings of other policy changes.

• Suspension of policy 003 to adopt charter school policy 140 at same meeting
• Personnel Report approval including extra-pay duties
• Instruction and Curriculum Report approval
• Finance and Budget Report approval with budget transfers
• Facilities Report approval and donation report

Special In Person and Virtual Board Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will open the meeting with standard items such as the pledge of allegiance, call to order, announcement of an executive session, roll call, and agenda approval. The primary business item is the Summer Stage Resolution, which the board will vote on. After the resolution, the board will allow public comments before adjourning.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Call to Order
• Announcement of Executive Session
• Summer Stage Resolution (supporting Summer Stage program)
• Public Comments

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and then consider an action item concerning the elementary science program. It will also receive an informational update on the elementary progress report. Public comments will be taken before the meeting adjourns.

• Agenda Item #1 – Elementary Science Program (action)
• Agenda Item #2 – Elementary Progress Report Update (information)

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The committee will receive an update on the Eastern DelCo Bicycle Prioritization Study and review the 2022‑2023 budget Act 1 timeline. It will consider two policy actions—Policy 006 on meetings and Policy 903 on public participation in board meetings—along with a summary of policy changes. The meeting also includes public comments and standard agenda review procedures.

• Eastern DelCo Bicycle Prioritization Study (information)
• 2022‑2023 Budget: Act 1 Timeline (information)
• Policy 006: Meetings (action)
• Policy 903: Public Participation in Board Meetings (action)
• Summary of Policy Changes (information)

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will consider and vote on several reports, including the Finance and Budget Report, Personnel Report, Instruction and Curriculum Report, and Policy Reports. Each report will be presented for approval by motion. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, the treasurer’s report, and public comments.

• Finance and Budget Report Approval (Item 19.1)
• Personnel Report Approval (Item 12.1)
• Instruction and Curriculum Report Approval (Item 11.1)
• Policy Report – Second Reading Approval (Item 14.1)
• Facilities Report Approval (Item 17.1)

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on Administrator Action Research Topics and proposed changes to Policy 204 regarding attendance. The committee will also review the attached agenda and summary documents and hear public comments.

• Agenda Item #1: Administrator Action Research Topics (action item)
• Agenda Item #2: Policy 204: Attendance – proposed policy changes
• Public Comments session
• Review of agenda and attached meeting summary

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Finance and Operations Committee will consider an action item on updates and recommendations for use of school facilities. They will also receive information updates on capital projects and annual safety and security. The meeting includes public comment and a review of agenda items.

• Capital Project Update (information)
• Updates and Recommendations on Use of Facilities (action item)
• Annual Safety and Security Update (information)
• Public Comments period

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting to consider and vote on a range of routine reports and actions. Agenda items include first and second readings of policy changes, approval of the instruction and curriculum report, personnel report, and several financial and operational reports. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Policy report first reading and second reading approval for policy changes
• Instruction and Curriculum Report approval including 2021-2022 school calendar
• Personnel Report approval
• Finance and Budget Report approval including 2020 RE Tax Settlement and Nutcracker Contract Nov 2021
• Transportation Report, Facilities Report (with donation report), and Supplies Report approvals

Finance & Operations Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee will discuss an update on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative and review proposed changes to several board policies, including those on meetings and public participation. The meeting is informational and no votes are scheduled.

• Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Initiative update provided as information
• Proposed changes to Policy 003: Functions
• Proposed changes to Policy 005: Organization
• Proposed changes to Policy 006: Meetings and Policy 006.1 on electronic attendance
• Proposed changes to Policy 903: Public Participation in Board Meetings

Education and Pupil Services Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee is holding a virtual meeting. The main agenda item is a review of the 2020-2021 district summer programming, including a presentation on 2021 Summer Academy highlights. The meeting also includes procedural items such as pledge, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Review of 2020-2021 District Summer Programming with attached 2021 Summer Academy Highlights PDF

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District board will convene to review routine administrative reports and approve standard operational items. The agenda includes motions to accept financial reports, approve budget transfers, and adopt policy changes on first and second reading. Board members will also review personnel, curriculum, transportation, and facility reports, including a Tri-Party I&I Reduction Agreement for Aronimink Development. These approvals govern district spending, school policies, and facility use for the upcoming term.

• Approval of budget transfers and the Finance and Budget Report
• First and second reading approval of policy changes
• Facilities report approval, including a Tri-Party I&I Reduction Agreement for Aronimink Development
• Approval of the Personnel Report and Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Review of budgeted personnel and student enrollment reports

Finance & Operations Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee will hear a presentation on the 2021 bond issuance and consider adopting several board policies governing meetings, including electronic attendance and public participation. Action items include policies on functions, organization, meetings, electronic attendance, and public participation. The committee will also review policies on emergency preparedness and school security personnel.

• 2021 Bond Issuance Update (information item with presentation)
• Action on Policy 003 (Functions), Policy 005 (Organization), Policy 006 (Meetings), Policy 006.1 (Attendance via Electronic Communications), and Policy 903 (Public Participation in Board Meetings)
• Action on Policy 805 (Emergency Preparedness) and Policy 805.2 (School Security Personnel)
• Summary of policy changes (information item)
• Public comments

Education and Pupil Services Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss and consider action on a comprehensive plan update, the 2021-2022 school calendar, high school course planned instruction, a Type to Learn program, and reopening of schools instructional models. The committee will also review multiple policy revisions including trauma-informed approach, attendance, weapons, terroristic threats, student assistance, threat assessment, hazing, and bullying/cyberbullying. Public comments will be heard.

• Comprehensive Plan Update (Action)
• 2021-2022 school calendar and professional development calendar (Action)
• High school course planned instruction for English 9, American Literature, and Music (Action)
• Type to Learn program (Action)
• Reopening of schools instructional models and multiple policy updates (trauma-informed, attendance, weapons, hazing, bullying)

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting to vote on several reports and a resolution. Key actions include approval of the instruction and curriculum report, personnel report, policy reports (first and second readings), supplies, facilities, and finance and budget reports. A resolution declaring an emergency under 520.1 is also on the agenda.

• Resolution for emergency declaration under 520.1
• Approval of Policy Report - Second Reading (policy changes)
• Approval of Personnel Report (staffing changes)
• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Approval of Finance and Budget Report including budget transfers

Special Meeting-To Adopt the 2021-2022 Budget

The Upper Darby School Board is holding a special meeting to adopt the 2021-2022 final budget. The board will also receive reports on instruction, curriculum, transportation, and facilities, and hear public comment.

• Adoption of the 2021-2022 PDE-2028 Final Budget
• Instruction & Curriculum Report including Emergency Instructional Time Template and ARP ESSER Health & Safety Plan
• Transportation Report for June 15, 2021
• Facilities Report with Use of Facilities and Donation Report
• Finance & Budget Report detailing the final budget

Finance & Operations Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing the 2021-2022 Final Budget presentation. The committee is also discussing several policy updates regarding social media, volunteers, and electronic signatures.

• 2021-2022 Final Budget Presentation
• The Eastern DelCo Bicycle Prioritization Study
• Policy 816: District Social Media
• Policy 916: Volunteers
• Policy 800.1: Electronic Signatures/Records

Education and Pupil Services Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will review the district's 2021-2024 Comprehensive Plan, covering academic standards, gifted education, and professional development. The committee will also discuss the PSBA Legislative Platform and a proposed update to Policy 246 on School Wellness. Public comments will be taken. No votes are scheduled; items are for information and discussion.

• Review of Upper Darby School District 2021-2024 Comprehensive Plan including Academic Standards (Ch.4), Gifted Education (Ch.16), Induction (Ch.49), Professional Development (Act 48), and Student Services (Ch.12) assurances
• Discussion of PSBA Legislative Platform (Pennsylvania School Boards Association) — information item
• Proposed Policy 246: School Wellness with summary of policy changes
• Public comments period

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting, with action on multiple reports including personnel, instruction, transportation, facilities, food services, and finance. The board will conduct first readings of four policies (School Wellness, Electronic Signatures, District Social Media, Volunteers) and second readings for approval. Routine approvals of minutes, secretary's report, treasurer's report, and committee summaries are also on the agenda.

• First reading of Policy 246 (School Wellness), Policy 800.1 (Electronic Signatures), Policy 816 (District Social Media), and Policy 916 (Volunteers)
• Second reading and approval of policy changes
• Approval of Personnel Report and 2021-22 Salary Classifications
• Approval of Finance and Budget Report including budget transfers and court order
• Discussion of a proposed 21-22 high school bell schedule in the Education Committee summary

Education and Pupil Services Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will meet virtually to discuss and act on several items, including an update on Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (ATSI) plans for schools, a presentation on the Upper Darby Rising initiative, a proposed scheduling change for Upper Darby High School, and a policy revision on field trips.

• Action item: ATSI update for Beverly Hills Middle School and Charles Kelly Elementary School
• Information item: Upper Darby Rising initiative
• Action item: Proposed 2021-22 schedule for Upper Darby High School
• Action item: Policy 121 revision on field trips

Finance & Operations Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee will hold a virtual meeting to consider an action item on the Safe Routes to School Initiative and receive a presentation on the 2021-2022 budget update. Other agenda items are procedural, including public comments and meeting review.

• Action on the Safe Routes to School Initiative
• Information item: 2021-2022 Budget Update
• Public Comments period

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting, voting on routine reports and policies. Key actions include approval of the proposed final budget for 2021-2022 and related resolutions, as well as personnel, instruction, and facilities reports. The board will also consider policy changes in first and second readings and update the health and safety plan.

• Approval of proposed final budget for 2021-2022 (PDE-2028) and related resolution for 2021A GOB
• Personnel Report approval (motion to approve all items)
• Policy Report - Second Reading approval (motion to approve all items)
• Old Business: Health and Safety Plan update
• Instruction and Curriculum Report approval

Education and Pupil Services Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss and vote on several action items, including adopting Fundations for grades K-1, implementing IXL, and selecting two-way communication tools. Members will also consider policies on extracurricular participation for home education students, Title I comparability, and family/medical leaves. The committee will review a summary of agenda items and hear public comments.

• Action item: Fundations literacy program for grades K-1
• Action item: IXL online learning platform
• Action item: Online two-way communication tools (e.g., Blackboard Reach, TalkingPoints)
• Action item: Policy 137.1 on extracurricular participation by home education students
• Action item: Policy 150 (Title I comparability) and Policy 335 (family/medical leaves)

Finance & Operations Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing the 2021-2022 proposed final budget. The meeting also includes discussions on improving indoor air quality using federal ESSER funds and several policy updates.

• 2021-2022 Proposed Final Budget
• Improving Indoor Air Quality through Federal ESSER Funds
• Policy 004: Membership
• Policy 810.1: Drug/Alcohol Testing-Covered Drivers
• Policy 810.3: School Vehicle Drivers

Special School Board Meeting

The Upper Darby School District held a special school board meeting on April 27, 2021. The board conducted a roll call, announced an executive session, and reviewed a facilities report (file 2021 0427 Facilities.pdf). A public comment period was provided before adjournment.

• Facilities Report (2021 0427 Facilities.pdf, 47 KB)
• Announcement of Executive Session
• Public Comment period

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board meeting will vote to approve several standing reports, including instruction and curriculum, personnel, transportation, facilities, and finance and budget. Minutes from prior meetings and the secretary and treasurer reports will also be accepted. New and old business items will be addressed before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve all items of the Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Approve all items of the Personnel Report
• Approve all items of the Transportation Report
• Approve all items of the Facilities Report
• Approve all items of the Finance and Budget Report

Finance & Operations Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee will consider and possibly take action on a 2021 Bond Issuance. The meeting also includes public comments and routine procedural items.

• Action item: 2021 Bond Issuance (amount and terms not specified in agenda)

Special Meeting-To Conduct Interviews of Prospective Candidates and to Elect a New School Board Member

This special meeting of the Upper Darby School Board will conduct interviews of prospective candidates and elect a new school board member. The board will welcome applicants, explain the process and time commitment, then interview candidate Debra Williams. After the interview, the board will resume nominations and elect the new member, followed by an oath of office.

• Interview of candidate Debra Williams
• Election of new school board member
• Oath of office for Debra Williams

Education and Pupil Services Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District's Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and an adjusted testing window from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The committee may take action on the adjusted testing window and receive information for parents and guardians. Public comments will be heard.

• Discussion and possible action on PDE Adjusted Testing Window for PSSA
• Information item on Parent/Guardian testing information
• Public comments on education and pupil services matters

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will consider approving a phased school reopening health and safety plan and a spring addendum to return to competition. The board also will vote on personnel, policy, supplies, facilities, and finance reports including budgets and a bond resolution. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Approval of Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan (Old Business)
• Approval of Spring Addendum to the Return to Competition
• Policy Report - Second Reading (action on policy changes)
• Finance and Budget Report including resolution on Series of 2021 bonds
• Personnel Report and Supplies Report approvals

Special School Board Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board is holding a special meeting primarily to consider and vote on a resolution regarding the Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation. The agenda includes an administrative recommendation and a motion on the charter school resolution.

• UDSD Administrative Recommendation for Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation
• Charter School Resolution (signed) to be considered and voted on
• Charter School Review Team Summary Statement for VACSI

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

This is a special meeting of the Upper Darby School District board to consider the application of the Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation. The agenda lists only procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, additional information submission, public comment, board member questions, and adjournment. No specific details about the charter application or any decisions are provided in the agenda.

• Public comment period on the charter application
• Board member questions regarding the application
• Additional information submission from administration

Education and Pupil Services Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will vote on adopting instructional online resources (Naviance and Albert I.O.) and new textbooks for secondary English learners. The committee will also consider policy updates on discrimination/Title IX, student enrollment, and discipline for students convicted of sexual assault. Informational items include an update on Upper Darby High School scheduling and COVID compensatory services for special education students. Public comments will be heard.

• Adoption of online resources: Naviance (grades 3-5) and Albert I.O.
• Adoption of secondary English learner textbooks (Edge and Inside ELD programs)
• Policy 103: Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students (action)
• Policy 200: Enrollment of Students (action)
• Policy 218.3: Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault (action)

Finance & Operations Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider initiating trash removal services and vote on three purchasing/fiscal compliance policies. A facilities update will be presented for information. The meeting is virtual and follows the Education & Personnel Committee meeting.

• Action item: Initiation of Trash Removal Services
• Information item: Facilities Update
• Action item: Policy 610 – Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation
• Action item: Policy 611 – Purchases Budgeted
• Action item: Policy 626 – Federal Fiscal Compliance

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will approve the minutes from previous meetings and a series of reports. Items include the Instruction and Curriculum Report, Personnel Report, Facilities Report, and Finance and Budget Report. The board will also address old and new business before adjourning.

• Approve Jan 12 and Jan 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approve Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Approve Personnel Report
• Approve Facilities Report
• Approve Finance and Budget Report

Education and Pupil Services Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider several action items, including a dual enrollment opportunity with Delaware County Community College, changes to high school English curriculum for planned instruction, the 2021-2022 district calendar, and a rapid antigen testing program for COVID-19. Public comments will be heard. The committee makes recommendations to the full board.

• Dual enrollment opportunity with Delaware County Community College
• High school English changes for planned instruction, including specific novels
• 2021-2022 district one-page calendar approval
• Rapid antigen testing for COVID-19 with staff and student consent forms

Finance & Operations Committee (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance & Operations Committee will meet virtually to discuss three agenda items. The committee will consider an action item on the Middle School Athletic Field and Track Renovation Update. Information-only items include a Vendor Fair Update and a Potential Bond Refinancing presentation. The meeting also includes public comments and routine procedural items.

• Middle School Athletic Field and Track Renovation Update (action item)
• Vendor Fair Update (information item)
• Potential Bond Refinancing (information item)

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

The Upper Darby School Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider the application of the Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation. The agenda includes a district presentation, applicant interview, public comment, and board member questions before any decision.

• District presentation and applicant interview regarding the Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation
• Public comment period on the charter school application
• Board member questions for the applicant

Combined Work Session/Regular (Virtual) Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board holds a combined work session and regular meeting. The board will consider approval of minutes from previous meetings, accept reports from the secretary and treasurer, and vote on personnel, instruction, supplies, facilities, and finance items. A work session agenda is included but not detailed in the public agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the Dec. 1, 2020 combined meeting and re-organization, and Dec. 22, 2020 charter hearing
• Acceptance of the Secretary's Report and the Treasurer's Report
• Approval of all items in the Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Approval of all items in the Personnel Report, including an extra pay for extra duty resolution
• Approval of Supplies Report, Facilities Report, and Finance and Budget Report