Upper Darby School District public meetings in 2024
44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss and vote on textbook adoptions for middle school social studies and math, district calendars for 2025-27, the winter Keystone exam schedule, a girls flag football program proposal, and multiple policy updates. Public comments will be heard.
- Textbook adoption for middle school social studies and math
- District one-page calendars for 2025-26 and 2026-27
- Proposal for UDHS Girls Flag Football program
- Policy changes: Discipline of Students with Disabilities, Behavior Support, Threat Assessment, Dating Violence, Eligibility of Nonresident Students, Educational Opportunity for Military Children
- Keystone Exams Winter Administration window
Voting Board Meeting
This voting board meeting is largely procedural, with most committee reports marked as 'No Report.' The main substantive action is a vote on a resolution related to CKES facilities and approval of a facilities report. Public comment and old/new business are also on the agenda.
- Approval of Facilities Report with attached resolution for CKES
- All other reports (Instruction, Personnel, Supplies, Transportation, Food Service, Finance) are listed as 'No Report'
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will discuss short- and long-term redistricting for elementary and middle schools, a school closure timeline and procedure, and renovation of the UDHS natatorium. The committee will also review two policies: Policy 607 on tuition income and Policy 805.2 on school security personnel. This is an information session; no votes are scheduled.
- Short- and long-term redistricting planning for elementary and middle schools
- School closure timeline and procedure
- UDHS natatorium renovation
- Policy 607: Tuition Income review
- Policy 805.2: School Security Personnel review
Board Reorganization Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will hold its reorganization meeting to elect a temporary president, president, and vice president, and to set the schedule for regular and committee meetings in 2025. The meeting also includes appointing liaison representatives and committee co-chairs. No policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.
- Nomination and election of temporary president
- Nomination and election of board president and vice president
- Fixing dates, times, and places for 2025 regular and committee meetings
- Appointment of liaison representatives and committee co-chairs
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The board is meeting to review and approve various administrative reports, personnel changes, and district policies. The session includes a first reading of new policies and a second reading for final approval of others.
- Approval of the Personnel Report and 2024 Salary Movement
- First and second readings of the Policy Report
- Approval of the Finance and Budget Report, including budget transfers
- Review of the 2025-2026 Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution
- Approval of the Facilities Report and Use of School Facilities Report
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will consider a preliminary budget for the 2025-26 school year, including a comparison between a standard budget and an accelerated opt-out scenario. An informational update on transportation services will also be presented. Public comments will be accepted. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Action item: 2025-26 Budget – Preliminary Budget vs Accelerated Opt Out
- Information item: Transportation update from the Department of Transportation Services
- Public comments period
- Agenda and summary documents posted for review
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss and take action on Policy 323, which addresses tobacco and vaping products. The committee will also review a 2024 district report examining the links between attendance, staffing, and student achievement. Public comments will be heard.
- Action on Policy 323: Tobacco and Vaping Products
- 2024 District Review on attendance, staffing, and student achievement
- Public comments period
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting. They will consider approval of the instruction and curriculum report, personnel report, policy reports (first and second readings), supplies report, facilities report, and finance and budget report. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.
- Policy Report – First Reading (procedural)
- Policy Report – Second Reading Approval (action)
- Personnel Report Approval
- Finance and Budget Report Approval
- Instruction and Curriculum Report Approval
Board Voting Meeting
The Board of School Directors will meet to approve several administrative reports. The meeting includes votes on finance, budget, transportation, facilities, and supplies reports.
- Approval of Finance & Budget Report
- Approval of Transportation Report
- Approval of Facilities Report
- Approval of Supplies Report
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will receive informational updates on the 2024 General Obligation Bond and capital projects. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes public comments and adjournment.
- 2024 General Obligation Bond Update presented for information
- Capital Projects Update covering completed and future facilities work
- Public comments period open for residents
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee is meeting to review a proposal for Advanced Placement (AP) African-American Studies instruction. The body will also discuss updates to K-8 cell phone use and several other district policies.
- Proposal for Planned Instruction: Advanced Placement (AP) African-American Studies
- Policy 237 Update: K-8 Cell Phone Use
- Policy 222: Tobacco and Vaping Products
- Policy 227: Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia
- Policy 249: Bullying/Cyberbullying
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The meeting includes mostly procedural and routine business: approval of minutes, reports, and several action items including personnel, curriculum, policy (first and second readings), facilities, supplies, and budget. No major public hearings or high-dollar contracts are listed.
- Policy Report - First Reading (new or revised policies introduced)
- Policy Report - Second Reading Approval (motion to adopt policies)
- Instruction and Curriculum Report Approval (motion to approve all items)
- Personnel Report Approval (motion to approve personnel actions)
- Finance and Budget Report Approval (including budget transfers)
Education and Pupil Services and Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meetings
The Education and Pupil Services and Finance and Operations Committees will meet jointly on September 24, 2024. They will receive an update on the weapons detection system and safety measures. The committees will also consider revisions to Policy 317.1 on educator misconduct and Policy 824 on professional adult/student boundaries. The meeting includes public comments and a review of agenda items.
- Weapons Detection System and Safety Update with attached follow-up PDF
- Policy 317.1 Educator Misconduct revision
- Policy 824 Maintaining Professional Adult/Student Boundaries revision
- Summary of Policy Changes PDF
- E&P and F&O Agenda/Summary PDF
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting of the Upper Darby School District is largely procedural, with most committee reports listed as 'No Report.' The only substantive item is approval of the Supplies Report, which has an attached PDF. The meeting includes public comment and old/new business.
- Approval of Supplies Report (PDF attached)
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several agenda items. Items include approving the instruction and curriculum report, personnel report, policy changes (first and second reading), facilities reports, and the finance and budget report which includes a General Obligation Bond resolution and budget transfers. Public comments will also be heard.
- Approval of Personnel Report (includes high school staff stipends)
- Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report
- Policy Report - Second Reading (approval of policy changes)
- Finance and Budget Report including General Obligation Bond resolution and budget transfers
- Superintendent's Report on emergency preparedness (discussion/information)
Special Board Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will hold a special meeting to consider waiving the multiple readings requirement for four policies related to Title IX, discrimination, and sexual harassment. If waived, the board would then vote on final adoption of modifications to policies 103, 103.1, and 104, and new policy 103.2. Other agenda items include approval of the Instruction & Curriculum Report, including the Hillcrest TSI non-Title 1 School Plan, as well as Transportation and Facilities reports.
- First reading and possible final adoption of policies on discrimination, Title IX sexual harassment affecting students and staff, and nondiscrimination based on sex under Title IX
- Resolution to waive second-reading requirement of Policy 003 to allow final adoption in one meeting
- Approval of the Hillcrest TSI non-Title 1 School Plan for 2024-2025
- Approval of Transportation Report dated 8.13.24
- Approval of Facilities Report and Donation Report for 8.27.2024
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will discuss and take action on the 2024 Bond Issuance Update. Other items include approval of the agenda, public comments, and routine opening/closing procedures.
- 2024 Bond Issuance Update — action item with attached presentation
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on several agenda items, including an update from the Delaware County Literacy Council and results of the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS). The committee will also consider proposed revisions to seven school policies covering trauma-informed approach, student discipline and restorative practices, weapons, terroristic threats, tobacco and vaping, controlled substance abuse, and acceptable use of internet resources. Public comments will be taken.
- Revised Policy 146.1: Trauma-Informed Approach
- Revised Policy 218: Student Discipline and Restorative Practices
- Revised Policy 218.1: Weapons and Policy 218.2: Terroristic Threats Code
- Revised Policy 323: Tobacco and Vaping Products and Policy 351: Controlled Substance Abuse
- Information items: Delaware County Literacy Council and Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) 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 August 13, 2024. The board will vote on multiple reports including the instruction and curriculum, personnel, supplies, transportation, facilities, and finance reports. A first reading of policy changes is also on the agenda.
- Policy Report – First Reading of proposed policy changes
- Instruction and Curriculum Report approval, including school plans for multiple buildings
- Personnel Report approval, including stipends and coverage assignments
- Finance and Budget Report approval, including budget transfers for June and July
- Facilities Report and Use of School Facilities Report approval
Special Board Meeting
The Board will review and vote on several administrative reports and the 2024-2025 final budget. The meeting includes a second reading of policy changes and a resolution regarding Title IX. The Board will also consider a resolution opposing the PA Award for Student Success Scholarships (PASS) and voucher expansion.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 PDE 2028 Final Budget
- Second reading of the Policy Report and a Title IX resolution
- Resolution opposing PA Award for Student Success Scholarships (PASS) and voucher expansion
- Approval of Personnel, Instruction & Curriculum, Supplies, Transportation, and Facilities reports
- Approval of a Donation Report
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will meet on June 18, 2024, to discuss and take action on several education-related items. Agenda items include approval of the 2024-2025 Professional Development Calendar and a revised Policy 237 on Electronic Communication Devices. The committee will also review school improvement plans for Title I, TSI, and A-TSI schools. Public comments will be heard.
- Action on Policy 237: Electronic Communication Devices
- Action on 2024-2025 Professional Development Calendar
- Review of District Title I, TSI and A-TSI School Level Plans
- Public comments opportunity
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will review and discuss the 2024-2025 final budget update, as well as other finance and operations agenda items. The meeting includes public comments and standard procedural items such as pledge, call to order, and adjournment.
- Review of 2024-2025 final budget update (attached PDFs)
- Finance and Operations Agenda/Summary with attached PDFs
- Public comments period
- Oath of office administration
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Board of School Directors will conduct a combined work session and regular meeting. The agenda includes interviews for prospective candidates to fill a board vacancy and various administrative reports.
- Interviews of prospective candidates for the Board vacancy
- Board Resolution in Recognition of Service
- Instruction and Curriculum Report approval
- Personnel Report approval including 2024 Salary Movement
- Policy Report first and second readings
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss several items including an annual update to the Wellness Policy, a middle school college and career planning update, and a new committee for student safety and well-being. The committee will also review updates on U.S. Department of Education Title IX regulations and consider policy changes to Policy 206 (Street List) and Policy 815 (Acceptable Use of Internet). Public comments will be taken.
- Wellness Policy Annual Update
- Middle School College and Career Planning Update
- UDSD Committee for Student Safety and Well-Being
- U.S. Department of Education Title IX Regulations Update
- Policy 206: Attachment-Street List (2024-25) and Policy 815: Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers, and Network Resources
Special Board Meeting
This special meeting of the Upper Darby School Board consists mostly of routine approval of reports. The board will consider the Finance & Budget Report and a board resolution (UDSD PSFIG Board Resolution). Other reports include supplies, facilities, and donations. Several agenda sections have no reports.
- Finance & Budget Report approval with attached board resolution
- Supplies Report approval
- Facilities Report approval
- Donation Report approval
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will meet to review the 2024-2025 budget update and approve the agenda. The meeting will be held in-person at 8201 Lansdowne Avenue and virtually.
- 2024-2025 Budget Update
- Agenda approval
- Public comments period
- Review of agenda items
- Adjournment
Special Meeting-To Conduct Interviews of Prospective Candidates-Rescheduled
The Upper Darby School Board is holding a special rescheduled meeting to conduct interviews of prospective candidates. The board will interview Risa DeSilva-King and Dr. Lugene Kennebrew. The agenda also includes procedural items like pledge, roll call, agenda approval, and explanations of process, time commitment, and procedures.
- Interview of Risa DeSilva-King
- Interview of Dr. Lugene Kennebrew
- Explanation of process, time commitment, and procedures for candidates
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will vote on approving the Finance and Budget Report, which includes the proposed 2024-2025 budget, as well as policy changes (second reading). Other action items include personnel, facilities, and supplies reports. The board will also consider a funding resolution.
- Approval of Finance and Budget Report with proposed 2024-2025 budget (PDE 2028)
- Funding resolution under New Business
- Policy Report – Second Reading approval (policy changes)
- Personnel Report approval
- Facilities Report approval
Special Board Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will hold a special meeting to approve several departmental reports, including personnel, supplies, transportation, and facilities. Other items such as instruction, use of facilities, donations, food service, and finance have no report. The meeting also includes old business, new business, and public comment.
- Personnel report approval (attached PDF)
- Supplies report approval (attached PDF)
- Transportation report approval (attached PDF)
- Facilities report approval (attached PDF)
- Public comment period
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will discuss and take action on the 2024-2025 proposed final budget for Upper Darby School District. The meeting includes public comments and standard procedural items.
- 2024-2025 Proposed Final Budget (action item)
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss and take action on a Flexible Instructional Day (FID) plan, a reconfiguration of Aronimink Elementary, and a new Naloxone policy (Policy 823). Public comments will also be heard.
- Action on Flexible Instructional Day (FID) Plan for 2024-27
- Action on Aronimink Elementary Reconfiguration
- Action on Policy 823: Naloxone
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
This combined work session and regular meeting of the Upper Darby School District board includes votes on personnel, curriculum, policy changes, and contracts. Notable actions include a resolution awarding a MECO contract for road work at Clifton Heights Middle School, approval of supplies bids (art, music, PE), and first reading of policy changes.
- Resolution to award MECO contract for road work at Clifton Heights Middle School
- First reading of policy changes
- Approval of supplies bids for art, music, and PE
- Approval of personnel report
- Approval of instruction and curriculum report
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider action on the 2024-2027 Comprehensive Plan, which includes plans for academic standards, induction, professional development, gifted education, and student services. The committee will also receive an information update on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) test administration for 2024. Public comments are scheduled.
- Action on the 2024-2027 Comprehensive Plan (includes Academic Standards, Induction, Professional Development, Gifted Education, and Student Services plans)
- Information update on the 2024 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) test administration
- Public comments opportunity
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will meet to approve its agenda and receive an information presentation on the Upper Darby School District Spiritwear Plan, which includes a brand identity and style guide. Public comments will be heard before the meeting adjourns.
- Information presentation on the UDSD Spiritwear Plan, including brand identity and style guide
Special Board Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will consider approving reports on instruction and curriculum, personnel, and facilities. The main action item is a resolution to award construction contracts for Clifton Heights Middle School. Several routine reports (supplies, transportation, food service, finance) have no items. The board will also hear an update on DCIU collateral and public comment.
- Resolution to award construction contracts for Clifton Heights Middle School
- Approval of Instruction & Curriculum Report with plans for 2024-2027 (comprehensive plan, induction, professional development, gifted education, student services)
- Approval of Personnel Report (attached as 3-19-24 Personnel Report.pdf)
- DCIU Collateral Update under Old Business
- Public comment period
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will consider approving several routine reports including the Instruction and Curriculum Report, Policy Report (second reading), Supplies Report, Facilities Reports, Finance and Budget Report, and a Health and Safety Plan update. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of minutes, secretary's and treasurer's reports, and committee summaries.
- Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report including approved school calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
- Policy Report – Second Reading for approval of policy changes
- Policy Report – First Reading for discussion of proposed policies
- Finance and Budget Report approval, including budget transfers
- Health and Safety Plan update under Old Business
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will discuss and potentially take action on a school bus side stop signal arm enforcement system. The agenda also includes a report on annual water testing results and proposed policy changes on meetings and naming district facilities. The meeting opens with procedural items and concludes with public comments and adjournment.
- School Bus Side Stop Signal Arm Enforcement System (Action item)
- Report on Annual Water Testing (Information item)
- Policy changes: Policy 006 Meetings and Policy 701.1 Naming School District Facilities (Action items)
- Finance and Operations Agenda/Summary documents attached for review
Special School Board Meeting
The Board of School Directors will consider a resolution regarding the pending charter school application submitted on November 15, 2023. The administration recommends adopting findings from a Review Team to reject and deny the application for the Upper Darby Academy Charter School.
- Vote on Upper Darby Academy Charter School Application
- Resolution to adopt findings of the Administrative Review Team
- Proposed denial of the charter school application submitted November 15, 2023
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss the 2024-2027 Comprehensive Plan (information only), review K-5 special programs enrollment and facilities, and take action on policy updates: Enrollment of Students (Policy 200), Eligibility of Nonresident Students (Policy 202), Graduation Requirements (Policy 217), and Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Policy 254). Public comments will be heard.
- 2024-2027 Comprehensive Plan presented for information
- K-5 Special Programs Enrollment and Facilities Review
- Action on Policy 200: Enrollment of Students
- Action on Policy 202: Eligibility of Nonresident Students
- Action on Policy 217: Graduation Requirements and Policy 254: Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting to vote on routine approvals including minutes, reports, personnel actions, and policy changes. Key action items include approval of the 2024-2025 school calendar, first-reading policy changes, and second-reading policy adoption. The board will also receive reports on enrollment, finance, and facilities.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 school calendar (under Instruction and Curriculum Report)
- First reading of policy changes (Policy Report – First Reading)
- Second reading and approval of policy changes (Policy Report – Second Reading)
- Approval of Personnel Report
- Approval of Finance and Budget Report (including budget transfers)
Education and Pupil Services Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider adopting a planned instruction for a high school mentoring program. The committee will also review a district attendance report, a comprehensive equity plan for 2024-2029, and the 2024-2025 district one-page calendar. Policy changes regarding Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment affecting students and staff, and Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response are also on the agenda.
- Adoption of Planned Instruction: High School Mentoring (action item)
- Review of Comprehensive Equity Plan 2024-2029
- Action on 2024-2025 District One-Page Calendar
- Consideration of Policy 103: Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students
- Consideration of Policy 819: Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response
Special Meeting-To Conduct Interviews of Prospective Candidates and to Elect a New School Board Member
The Board will conduct interviews of prospective candidates, including Mohammad Arif Hossain. Following the interviews, the Board will hold an election for a new school board member and administer the oath of office. The meeting also includes a first reading of Policy 701.1 regarding naming school district facilities.
- Interview of candidate Mohammad Arif Hossain
- Election of a new School Board Member
- First reading of Policy 701.1 Naming School District Facilities
Finance and Operations Committee In Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will discuss and potentially act on two policies: Policy 001 (Name and Classification) and Policy 701.1 (Naming School District Facilities). The meeting includes public comments and a review of the agenda.
- Policy 001: Name and Classification (action item)
- Policy 701.1: Naming School District Facilities (discussion/presentation)
- Attachments include a summary of policy changes and a presentation on Policy 701.1
Combined Work Session/Regular In Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting on January 9, 2024, at 7:30 PM. Key actions include accepting the resignation of board member Edward Brown, approving multiple routine reports (personnel, supplies, facilities, finance, instruction/curriculum), and conducting a first reading of policy changes. The board will also consider a draft 2024-2025 school calendar.
- Acceptance of Edward Brown's resignation from the Board, effective January 1, 2024
- First reading of policy changes (Policy Report) - detailed in attachment
- Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report, including draft 2024-2025 school calendar
- Approval of Personnel Report
- Approval of Finance and Budget Report with budget transfers