Upper Darby School District public meetings in 2022

Public Hearing Pursuant to School Code §7-780

This is a procedural public hearing pursuant to School Code §7-780. The agenda includes standard items such as sign-up to comment, pledge, call to order, roll call, explanation of need, submission of items into record, public comment, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the purpose appears to be related to a referenced Senkow Hearing presentation.

• Explanation of need for hearing
• Submission of items into record (includes Senkow Hearing Pres pdf)
• Public comment period

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee of the Upper Darby School District will meet to receive information on the annual district data review and the winter administration window for Keystone Exams. The agenda includes only informational items; no votes or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Annual District Data Review presented as an information item
• Keystone Exams Winter Administration Window for 2023 presented as an information item
• Award presentation listed under overview of agenda items

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Finance and Operations Committee will meet to discuss and take action on a transportation technology update. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as pledge of allegiance, call to order, and public comments.

• Transportation Technology Update (Action item)

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will vote on approval of multiple reports including the Instruction and Curriculum Report, Personnel Report, Facilities Report (with a resolution for Senkow Elementary School), and the Finance and Budget Report (including an Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution). The meeting also includes work session, committee summaries, and public comments.

• Resolution for Senkow Elementary School (Facilities Report)
• Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution (Finance and Budget Report)
• Approval of Personnel Report including salary movements
• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Finance and Budget Report including budget transfers and draft financial statements

Board Reorganization Meeting

This is a procedural reorganization meeting of the Upper Darby School District Board. The board will elect a temporary president, then a permanent president and vice president, and appoint committee chairs and liaisons. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Elect temporary president
• Elect board president and vice president
• Set dates, times, and places for regular and committee meetings
• Appoint liaison representatives and committee co-chairs

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Finance and Operations Committee will discuss short-term planning for Aronimink and Senkow Elementary Schools and compare the preliminary 2023-24 budget against an accelerated opt-out scenario. Both items are listed as action items, meaning the committee may vote on recommendations to the full board. The meeting also includes public comments and agenda review.

• Action item: Short-term planning for Aronimink and Senkow Elementary Schools
• Action item: 2023-24 Budget – Preliminary Budget vs Accelerated Opt Out
• Public comments session

Regular In Person and Virtual Board Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will hold a regular meeting to act on multiple routine reports including personnel, curriculum, policy, transportation, facilities, and finance. The board will vote on the Finance and Budget Report, which includes a resolution for U.S. OMNI and TSACG-Roth 403(b) plans and budget transfers.

• Approval of Personnel Report including extra duty assignments
• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Approval of Policy Report - Second Reading (policy changes)
• Approval of Finance and Budget Report including 403(b) resolution and budget transfers
• Approval of Transportation Report

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider adopting planned instruction for Emergency Personnel Preparation I-IV courses as an action item. They will also receive information on the Special Education Plan timeline. Public comments will follow the agenda review.

• Adoption of Planned Instruction-Emergency Personnel Preparation I-IV Courses
• Special Education Plan timeline (information only)

Special Board Meeting

The Upper Darby School District board will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and consider a Use of Facilities report. No other agenda items are listed. A public comment period follows before the meeting is adjourned.

• Use of Facilities Report (review)
• Agenda Approval
• Public Comment period

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) audit and vote on adopting textbooks for English learner students. The textbooks under consideration are 'Get Ready! Sail and Soar' for elementary newcomer students. Public comments will be heard before the meeting adjourns.

• Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) audit presented as information
• Adoption of textbooks: Get Ready! Sail and Soar for English learner students (action item)
• Public comments section open to residents
• Review of agenda and adjournment

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Finance and Operations Committee will review its agenda and approve the meeting minutes. It will receive informational updates on recent and upcoming capital projects, hear a presentation on weapon detection systems, and get an overview of the 2023‑2024 budget Act 1 timeline. The committee will also vote on Policy 707 concerning the use of school facilities.

• Capital Projects Update – informational presentation (summer projects)
• Capital Projects Update – board action on upcoming projects
• Weapon Detection Systems presentation
• 2023‑2024 Budget: Act 1 timeline information
• Policy 707: Use of school facilities (board action)

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting, starting with an executive session. The board will vote on approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and reports on personnel, instruction/curriculum, supplies, transportation, facilities, food services, and finance (including budget transfers). A first reading of policy changes is also scheduled, and the board will elect a temporary board secretary.

• Election of a temporary board secretary
• Approval of Personnel Report
• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Policy Report – First Reading (summary of policy changes)
• Finance and Budget Report approval including budget transfers

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee is meeting to discuss school safety and security as an information item. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as approval of the agenda and public comments.

• School Safety and Security presented as an information item with an attached document on emergency preparedness

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will receive an information presentation on a potential new elementary school. The committee will also conduct a second board review of Policy 707 regarding the use of facilities, which is an action item. Public comments will be taken.

• Potential new elementary school - information presentation
• Board Review #2 of Policy 707: Use of Facilities - action item
• Finance and Operations Agenda and Summary documents attached

The committee meeting consisted of public comments regarding facility use fees, the Senkow Elementary School lease, and student redistricting. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the provided text.

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board holds a combined work session and regular meeting to vote on routine administrative items including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and several operational reports. Action items include the instruction and curriculum report, personnel report, policy report (second reading), supplies, transportation, facilities, finance and budget, and food services reports. Reports from committees and the superintendent are also presented, followed by public comments.

• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report (includes MCIU proposal for Council Services Program)
• Approval of Personnel Report
• Approval of Policy Report - Second Reading (policy changes)
• Approval of Finance and Budget Report (includes budget transfers and 2021 RE Tax Settlement)
• Approval of Facilities Report (includes use of facilities and donation report)

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss an update on the Upper Darby High School schedule audit and consider revisions to multiple policies, including Title IX sexual harassment policies for students and staff, eligibility of nonresident students, and school wellness. No votes are scheduled; the committee reviews these items for potential recommendation to the full board.

• Upper Darby High School Schedule Audit Update
• Policy 103: Discrimination Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students
• Policy 104: Discrimination Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Staff
• Policy 202: Eligibility of Nonresident Students
• Policy 246: School Wellness

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and review the Finance and Operations summary. It will present an informational update on the 2022 bond issuance. The committee will also examine policy documents, including Policy 606 on tax collection and Policy 913 on non‑school organizations, and a summary of recent policy changes. The meeting concludes with public comments and adjournment.

• 2022 Bond Issuance Update (information presentation)
• Policy 606: Tax Collection (policy review)
• Policy 913: Non‑School Organizations/Groups/Individuals (policy review)
• F&O Summary of Policy Changes (policy review)
• Finance and Operations Agenda/Summary (review)

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting on August 9, 2022. The board is scheduled to approve minutes, reports from the secretary, treasurer, and various committees. Action items include approval of personnel, instruction/curriculum, policy (first and second readings), supplies, facilities, finance, and other reports. The meeting also includes public comments and old/new business.

• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report (includes 2022-2023 school calendar)
• Approval of Personnel Report
• Policy Report - First Reading (proposed policy changes, procedural)
• Policy Report - Second Reading (vote to adopt policy changes)
• Approval of Finance and Budget Report (includes budget transfers for June and July)

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will meet to discuss the annual Wellness Policy update, vote on a Lightspeed Classroom Management proposal, approve the 2022-2023 Professional Development Calendar, and consider revisions to multiple policies including student discipline, field trips, student expression, controlled substances, and electronic communication devices. Public comments will be accepted.

• Wellness Policy Annual Update (information only)
• Lightspeed Classroom Management (action item)
• 2022-2023 Professional Development Calendar (action item)
• Policy revisions: Field Trips (121), Student Discipline (218), Student Expression (220), Controlled Substances (227), Electronic Devices (237)

Special Board In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board is meeting to act on several routine reports and the final 2022-2023 budget. Items include approval of minutes, personnel actions, policy changes, supplies, facilities, and a finance and budget report. The meeting also includes a work session and public comment period.

• Motion to approve the final 2022-2023 PDE-2028 budget
• Approval of the Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Approval of the Personnel Report, including recreation staff
• Second reading approval of policy changes
• Approval of the Facilities Report

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The committee will receive a presentation on the 2022-2023 final budget, which is an action item. They will also discuss proposed changes to Policy 004 (membership) and Policy 808 (food service). Public comments will be heard before the meeting adjourns.

• Presentation and action on 2022-2023 final budget
• Proposed change to Policy 004 (Board membership statement of financial interest)
• Proposed revision to Policy 808 (Food Service)
• Public comments period

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will vote on several reports including the Instruction and Curriculum Report, which contains the ESSER Health and Safety Plan and the 2022-2023 school calendar. Other votes include the Personnel Report, Finance and Budget Report, and first reading of policy changes. Public comments will be heard.

• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report including ESSER Health and Safety Plan and 2022-2023 school calendar
• Approval of Personnel Report with 2022-2023 salary movement
• Approval of Finance and Budget Report including budget transfers and consulting agreement amendments
• First reading of policy changes
• Approval of Facilities Report including donation and use of facilities reports

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider and take action on 2022-2023 A-TSI and Title I School Improvement Plans for multiple Upper Darby schools. The meeting includes public comments and procedural items.

• Action item on 2022-2023 A-TSI and Title I School Improvement Plans for K-Center, Beverly Hills, Bywood, Charles Kelly, Highland Park, Senkow, Stonehurst Hills, Westbrook Park, and others
• Public comments section open to residents

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Finance and Operations Committee meets on May 24, 2022, to review the 2022-2023 budget update and Policy 707 on school facility use. The committee will take action on a bond issuance. These items address district funding, debt financing, and community access to school buildings. The remainder of the agenda covers standard procedural steps and public comments.

• 2022-2023 Budget Update (informational review)
• Bond Issuance (action item)
• Board Review of Policy 707: Use of Facilities (informational review)
• Public Comments session
• Agenda approval and committee procedures

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will vote to approve a series of standing reports such as the Finance and Budget Report, Instruction and Curriculum Report, Personnel Report, and Facilities Report. It will also consider the Upper Darby High School Credit Cap Resolution and adopt the Instruction and Curriculum Report. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, the superintendent's report, and public comments.

• Approval of the Finance and Budget Report (Item 19.1)
• Approval of the Instruction and Curriculum Report (Item 11.1)
• Upper Darby High School Credit Cap Resolution (Item 11.2)
• Approval of the Personnel Report (Item 12.1)
• Approval of the Facilities Report (Item 17.1)

The Board made a decision to implement a cap on credits, which was the subject of extensive public comment. Residents expressed conflicting views on how the cap would affect college admissions, student mental health, and the teacher shortage.

• Approved a cap on credits (vote tally not recorded)

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Education and Pupil Services Committee will receive information on learning loss programs, including after-school tutoring and the 2022 Summer Academy. They will also vote on a dual enrollment credit cap and staffing issue at Upper Darby High School. Public comments will be heard.

• Information item: Learning Loss District Programs – After School Tutoring Program overview
• Information item: Learning Loss District Programs – 2022 Summer Academy Program overview
• Action item: Dual Enrollment Credit Cap and Staffing at Upper Darby High School
• Public comments section

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Finance and Operations Committee will consider and possibly take action on the proposed final budget for the 2022-2023 school year. No other substantive agenda items are listed. The meeting includes public comments and procedural items.

• Action item: 2022-2023 Proposed Final Budget (attached PDF)

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District board will vote on a series of routine reports including the Personnel Report, Instruction and Curriculum Report, Supplies Report, Facilities Report, and Finance and Budget Report. The meeting also includes reports from the treasurer, superintendent, and committees, as well as public comments. Several items have no report (Policy Report, Transportation Report, Food Services Report).

• Motion to approve Personnel Report
• Motion to approve Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Motion to approve Supplies Report
• Motion to approve Facilities Report
• Board assignments to DCCC, Delco IU, PSBA, and other committees

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Finance and Operations Committee will meet to receive information on federal ESSER fund updates and a district staffing update. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as agenda approval, roll call, and public comments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are listed as information-only.

• Discussion of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund updates
• Presentation on district staffing update covering recruitment and staffing

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider several agenda items, including the adoption of Advanced Placement Literature and Composition textbooks. The meeting also includes an enrollment update and information on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). Public comments and routine agenda review will follow the substantive items.

• Adoption of AP Literature and Composition textbooks (Action item)
• Enrollment update (Information item)
• Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) information (Information item)
• Public comments
• Agenda approval

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting to consider routine approvals including minutes, secretary and treasurer reports, and multiple operational reports. Action items include approval of the instruction and curriculum report, personnel report, second-reading policy changes, supplies, facilities, finance and budget, and other administrative reports. The meeting also includes public comments and committee summaries.

• Action on second-reading policy report (policy changes)
• Approval of personnel report (including extra pay for athletics and intramurals)
• Approval of finance and budget report with budget transfers
• Action on facilities report and donation report
• Report from Education and Pupil Services Committee and Finance and Operations Committee

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will meet to consider action on the results of a fiscally responsible fact-finding RFP for before/after care, KinderCare, and summer camp programs. The committee will also discuss a future facility study. Public comments will be heard.

• Action item: review RFP results for before/after care, KinderCare, and summer camp
• Discussion on Future Facility Study
• Public comments
• Approval of agenda and meeting opening

The committee received public comment regarding the District's recommendation to move daycare programs to the YMCA. 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 discuss an update to the district's Health & Safety Plan and consider action on adopting new French language textbooks and revising Policy 101 (Mission Statement/Vision/Shared Values). The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Health & Safety Plan update (February 2022)
• Adoption of French language textbooks (action item)
• Policy 101 - Mission Statement/Vision/Shared Values revision (action item)
• Summary of policy changes
• Public comments

The meeting minutes record public comments regarding staff vaccination rates, masking policies on buses and in cafeterias, and teacher contract terms. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School Board will meet in a combined work session and regular meeting to approve minutes, reports, and several action items. Key votes include policy second readings, the personnel report, and old business to name a district facility. Many agenda items are standard operational approvals.

• Approval of Policy Report – Second Reading
• Approval of Personnel Report
• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report
• Old Business: Naming a District Facility
• Approval of Finance and Budget Report

Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and provide an overview of agenda items. The committee will present an informational update on the 2021‑22 high school schedule. The meeting will include public comments, a review of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Agenda approval (procedural)
• Overview of agenda items (procedural)
• Education and Pupil Services agenda/summary documents
• High School Scheduling Update (information)
• Public comments

Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Finance and Operations Committee will consider action on three purchasing policies (610, 611, 626) and an update on a request to name a school district facility. They will also review the annual water testing report as an informational item.

• Action on Policy 610: Purchases Subject to Bid
• Action on Policy 611: Purchases Budgeted
• Action on Policy 626: Federal Fiscal Compliance
• Update on request to name a school district facility
• Report on annual water testing (December 2021 results)

Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting

The Upper Darby School District Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting on January 11, 2022, to consider routine approvals including minutes, reports, and personnel actions. Notable items include first and second readings of policy changes, an update to the ARP ESSER Health and Safety Plan, and agreements for stormwater management at 8201 Lansdowne Ave. Several reports (Supplies, Transportation, Food Services) have no items for approval.

• First and second readings of policy changes
• Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report including 2022-2023 calendar and ARP ESSER Health and Safety Plan update
• Personnel report with extra pay for winter and intramural programs
• Facilities report including stormwater management agreement at 8201 Lansdowne Ave
• Finance and Budget report with budget transfers as of Dec 31, 2021

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

The Upper Darby School Board will conduct interviews with two candidates for a vacant board seat, then vote to elect a new member. After the election, the chosen candidate will take the oath of office. This special meeting is to fill the vacancy.

• Interview of Mr. Craig Fagioli
• Interview of Ms. Desiree La Marr-Murphy
• Election of a new school board member
• Oath of office for the new member