Upper Darby School District public meetings in 2025
45 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Voting Board Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Voting Board will meet to elect a school board member and administer the oath of office. The board will also vote on approving supplies, facilities, and finance reports, and hear public comments.
- Election of a new school board member
- Approval of supplies report
- Approval of facilities report and use of facilities report
- Approval of finance and budget report
- Oath of office for a school director
Special Meeting-To Conduct Interviews of Prospective Candidates to Fill two Vacant Board Positions
The Upper Darby School Board holds a special meeting to interview applicants for two vacant board positions. The agenda includes welcoming applicants, explaining the interview process, time commitment, and procedures, followed by interviews with the three candidates. No decisions are expected at this meeting.
- Interview of Essence Cohen Fields
- Interview of David Neill
- Interview of Debra Williams
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will hear a capital projects update as an information item, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, agenda approval, public comments, and adjournment. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.
- Capital Projects Update (Informational) – attached PDF (1,560 KB)
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss and likely recommend adoption of new textbooks for middle school music and art. Two informational items are on the agenda: dual enrollment opportunities and the winter administration of Keystone Exams. No other binding actions are scheduled.
- Adoption of textbooks and resources for middle school music and art
- Dual enrollment opportunities (information only)
- Keystone Exams winter administration window (information only)
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 approve routine reports and take action on several items. Key actions include declaring a board vacancy and directing administration to begin the process to fill it, as well as approving personnel, policy, supplies, and finance reports.
- Declaration of a Board vacancy and directive to administration to implement fill process (New Business)
- Approval of Personnel Report including salary movement for December 2025
- Approval of Policy Report – Second Reading
- Approval of Finance and Budget Report, including budget transfers and 2026-2027 accelerated budget opt-out resolution
- Approval of Supplies Report
Board Reorganization Meeting
This is a procedural reorganization meeting where the Upper Darby School Board will elect a temporary president, then a permanent president and vice president, and appoint liaison representatives and committee co-chairs. The board will also fix the dates, times, and places for regular and committee meetings for 2026. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.
- Nomination and election of a temporary board president
- Reading of qualified directors and administration of oaths of office
- Nomination and election of board president and vice president
- Fixing the schedule for 2026 regular board and committee meetings (attached files show proposed dates)
- Appointment of liaison representatives and committee co-chairs
Voting Board Meeting
The Voting Board will meet to approve the Personnel Report and the Facilities Report for November 25, 2025. The meeting includes a period for public comment.
- Approval of Personnel Report
- Approval of Facilities Report
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will consider the 2026-27 preliminary budget alongside an accelerated opt-out option, and review Policy 810 on transportation. Public comments will be heard. No final board action is taken at this committee meeting.
- 2026-27 Budget: Preliminary Budget vs Accelerated Opt Out (action item)
- Policy 810: Transportation (review)
- Public comments
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will vote on adopting new elementary English Language Arts textbooks. They will also receive information on a 2025 district review linking attendance, staffing, and student achievement, review the special education plan timeline, and discuss options for complying with Act 80. Public comments will be heard.
- Action on adoption of Elementary ELA textbooks
- Information on 2025 District Review: attendance, staffing, and student achievement
- Information on Special Education Plan timeline
- Action on exploring options for complying with Act 80
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District board will convene for a combined work session and regular meeting to review routine operational reports and approve standard administrative items. The agenda lists motions to accept the treasurer’s report, approve budget transfers, and finalize the personnel report, which includes a 2025-2026 salary book amendment and building stipends. The board will also vote on a second-reading policy report and accept a board member resignation. These approvals govern district spending, staffing allocations, and policy updates that affect school operations and services.
- Approval of budget transfers and the Finance and Budget Report
- Personnel report approval, including a 2025-2026 salary book amendment and building stipends
- Second-reading policy report approval
- Acceptance of a board member resignation
- Use of School Facilities report for November 2025
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider adopting new secondary science textbooks for the 2026-27 school year and discuss Policy 206 on student assignment within the district. The meeting includes public comments and a review of agenda items. No dollar amounts are mentioned.
- Adoption of Textbooks: Secondary Science (action item) for the 2026-27 school year
- Policy 206: Assignment within the District – attachment for discussion
- Public comments period scheduled
- Agenda review and adjournment
Voting Board Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Voting Board will vote on accepting a board member's resignation and appointing a replacement. Routine approvals of the Instruction & Curriculum Report and Personnel Report are also scheduled. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.
- Accept resignation of Michelle Piacentini-Kao effective October 31, 2025
- Motion to suspend Board Operating Guidelines related to filling a vacancy
- Motion to appoint a new Board Member
- Approval of Instruction & Curriculum Report
- Approval of Personnel Report
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will review a capital projects update, consider an action item from the DCMH Site Subcommittee, and discuss two policies: Federal Fiscal Compliance (Policy 626) and Transportation (Policy 810). Public comments will be heard.
- Action item for DCMH Site Subcommittee (former Delaware County Memorial Hospital site)
- Capital Projects Update (informational)
- Policy 626: Federal Fiscal Compliance
- Policy 810: Transportation
- Public comments
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 multiple reports, including personnel, curriculum, policies (first and second readings), supplies, transportation, facilities, and the finance/budget report. The board will also hear committee summaries, student representative and superintendent reports, and public comments.
- Policy Report - Second Reading Approval (motion to approve new policies)
- Personnel Report Approval (including attachments for resignations and period coverage)
- Instruction and Curriculum Report Approval
- Finance and Budget Report Approval (includes budget transfers and a real estate tax settlement)
- Supplies, Transportation, and Facilities Reports Approvals
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee meets to deliberate two action items: an update on the Solar 4 School Grant and a revision to Policy 903 on public participation in board meetings. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like pledge, roll call, and public comments.
- Action item: Solar 4 School Grant Update (document attached)
- Action item: Policy 903 – Public Participation in Board Meetings revision (document attached)
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss proposed reconfiguration of schools for the 2026-27 school year, receive a school safety and security update, and consider actions on two policies: Policy 206 on assignment within the district (with a street list attachment) and Policy 718 on service animals in schools. Public comments will be taken.
- Reconfiguration of schools for 2026-27 (information item)
- School safety and security update for 2025-2026
- Policy 206: Assignment within District — street list attachment (action item)
- Policy 718: Service Animals in Schools (action item)
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will consider a series of routine administrative items at its combined work session and regular meeting, including approval of personnel actions, the instruction and curriculum report, policy updates (first and second readings), the finance and budget report, and facilities and supplies reports. The meeting also includes public comment and updates from committees.
- Vote on Personnel Report, including extra-duty assignments
- Action on Instruction and Curriculum Report
- First reading of policy report; second reading for approval
- Approval of Finance and Budget Report with budget transfers
- Approval of Facilities Report and donation report
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will review summer professional development highlights and discuss proposed policies on student withdrawal, electronic communication devices, and special education screening. Public comments will be accepted. No final decisions are expected at this committee meeting.
- Summer Professional Development Highlights (informational)
- Policy 208 Withdrawal From School
- Policy 237 Electronic Communication Devices
- Policy 113.3 Screening and Evaluations for Students with Disabilities
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will meet to discuss and take possible action on the Solar 4 School Grant update. Other business includes approval of the agenda and public comments. The meeting will be held in person and virtually on August 26, 2025.
- Solar 4 School Grant Update – action item with attached board-action PDF
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
This is a routine combined work session and regular meeting with many consent agenda items. The board will vote to approve minutes, reports from the secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and committees, as well as the instruction/curriculum report (including school improvement plans), personnel report, policy reports, supplies, facilities, food services, and finance/budget. No major public hearings or specific contracts are listed.
- Approval of minutes from meetings on June 3, 17, and 26, 2025
- Approval of instruction/curriculum report including Title I and CSI/TSI plans for several schools and a TGR agreement
- Approval of personnel report with attachments for middle school period coverage, building stipend, and block coverage
- First reading of a policy report (no details provided in agenda)
- Finance and budget report including budget transfers for June and July and a DCMH certified resolution
Voting Board Meeting
The board will vote on the personnel report, hold a public comment period, and handle routine procedural items including agenda approval and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Approval of the June 26, 2025 personnel report (attached as PDF)
Special Meeting-To Conduct Interviews of Prospective Candidates
This is a special meeting of the Upper Darby School Board to conduct interviews of prospective candidates. The agenda includes opening procedures, a welcome, and explanations of process and guidelines. The board will interview Michael Fortna and Dyamond Gibbs. No decisions or votes are scheduled at this meeting.
- Interviews of candidates Michael Fortna and Dyamond Gibbs
- Meeting is procedural, with no votes or decisions
Voting Board Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Voting Board will meet on June 17, 2025, to review and approve routine operational reports, including the 2025-2026 final budget. The agenda also lists a second reading of district policies, personnel updates, and the nomination and election of a new board member. Most items are standard administrative approvals rather than public policy debates.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Final Budget
- Second reading and approval of district policies
- Nomination and election of a new school board member
- Approval of personnel, supplies, and facilities reports
- Public comment period
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will discuss and take action on the final budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The committee will also consider a grant update for the Solar 4 Schools program. Public comments will be heard before the meeting adjourns.
- Action on 2025-2026 Final Budget Update
- Action on Solar 4 School Grant Update
- Public comments period
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Education and Pupil Services Committee will meet on June 17, 2025, to discuss and vote on several action items. These include school improvement plans, a professional development plan for 2025-2026, an elementary English Language Arts pilot program, and the adoption of NWEA MAP Reading Fluency assessments. The committee will also consider policy revisions on discrimination/Title IX, conduct, educator misconduct, freedom of speech, and use of generative AI in education. A wellness committee update will be presented for information only, and public comments will be heard.
- Action on Federally Designated and Title I School Level Plans
- Action on Professional Development Plan for 2025-2026 school year
- Action on Elementary English Language Arts Program Pilot
- Action on NWEA MAP Reading Fluency adoption
- Action on policy revisions: Title IX (103, 104), Conduct (317, 317.1), Freedom of Speech (320), and Generative AI (815.1)
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting on June 3, 2025. The board is scheduled to elect a board president and vote on multiple routine reports including personnel, finance, instruction/curriculum, supplies, transportation, and facilities. Public comments will be heard.
- Election of Board President (Item 22.2)
- Approval of Personnel Report with salary movement (Item 12.1)
- Approval of Finance and Budget Report including budget transfers (Item 19.1)
- First reading of Policy Report (Item 13.1)
- Approval of Instruction and Curriculum Report (Item 11.1)
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will meet to decide on the adoption of a communication tool. The body will also receive information regarding the elementary English Language Arts textbook review and an end-of-year review of safety procedures and weapons detection systems.
- Adoption of Resource: Communication Tool
- Curriculum Textbook Review Process: Elementary English Language Arts
- End of Year Review: Safety Procedures and Weapons Detection Systems
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the 2025-2026 budget update. The agenda includes public comment and approval of the meeting's agenda. No specific dollar figures or proposals are listed in the agenda text.
- 2025-2026 Budget Update presentation
Voting Board Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Board will vote on a resolution to accept a board member's resignation and authorize the process to fill the vacancy, including advertising, application deadline, and interview schedule.
- Acceptance of resignation from Board Member Neil Desnoyers, effective May 29, 2025
- Authorizing advertisement for vacancy and setting application deadline of June 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Interviews scheduled for June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM with anticipated appointment at conclusion of that special meeting
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will vote on a proposed 2025-2026 budget as part of the Finance and Budget Report. Other action items include approval of personnel, supplies, transportation, facilities, food services, and second-reading policy changes. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, student representatives, and committees.
- Vote on proposed 2025-2026 budget (PDE-2028) and budget transfers
- Approval of Personnel Report
- Approval of Policy Report – Second Reading with attached summary of policy changes
- Approval of Transportation Report
- Approval of Finance and Budget Report including quarterly report ending March 31, 2025
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District's Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss and consider Policy 815 on acceptable use of internet, computers, and network resources. A summary of proposed policy changes is attached. The meeting also includes public comments and routine procedural items.
- Review of Policy 815: Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers, and Network Resources
- Public comments session
- Approval of agenda and overview of agenda items
Voting Board Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Voting Board will meet to approve a facilities report. The agenda includes a resolution regarding the closure of Charles Kelly Elementary School.
- Charles Kelly Elementary School Closure Resolution
- Facilities Report Approval
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will review the 2025-2026 proposed final budget. The meeting also includes updates on summer 2025 projects and a 2025 bond issuance.
- 2025-2026 Proposed Final Budget
- Summer 2025 Project Update
- 2025 Bond Issuance Update
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Board holds a combined work session and regular meeting. The board will vote on approving the Personnel Report, Policy Report (second reading), Instruction and Curriculum Report, Supplies Report, Facilities Report, and Finance and Budget Report including budget transfers. Committee summaries will be presented, and public comments will be heard.
- Personnel Report approval including changes in employment status
- Policy Report second reading approval for policy changes
- Finance and Budget Report approval with budget transfers
- Instruction and Curriculum Report approval
- Facilities Report and Donation Report approvals
Voting Board Meeting
This is a procedural voting board meeting of the Upper Darby School District. The board will consider approving a finance and budget report for the period ending March 25, 2025, and will hear public comments before adjourning. No other substantive business is listed.
- Approval of the Finance & Budget Report (file attached: 3-25-2025 F & B.pdf)
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will discuss and take action on Policy 114 regarding gifted education. They will also receive information on the 2025 PSSA test administration and a district registration update. Public comments will be heard. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025.
- Action item: Policy 114 – Gifted Education revision
- Information: 2025 PSSA test administration plan
- Information: UDSD registration update presentation
- Public comments opportunity
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will receive information on pending PECO roadwork. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, roll call, agenda approval, public comments, and adjournment.
- Information item on pending PECO roadwork
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting. Items include approval of personnel, curriculum, policy (first and second readings), supplies, transportation, facilities, and finance reports. The finance report includes budget transfers and resolutions for a 2025 reimbursement bond and general obligation bond parameters. The board will also retroactively approve February 2025 reports.
- Finance and Budget Report approval including budget transfers and bond resolutions (reimbursement, GOB parameters)
- Policy Report second reading approval (final adoption of policy changes)
- Personnel Report approval (staffing actions and block/period coverage attachments)
- Retroactive approval of all February 11, 2025 board reports
- Instruction and Curriculum Report approval
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider action items including the adoption of new art and music instructional resources, approval of the K-12 guidance plan, introduction of classroom diagnostic tools for secondary science, and a certified teacher apprenticeship program. The committee will also review proposed updates to Policy 200 on student enrollment and Policy 202 on nonresident student eligibility. Public comments will be heard before the meeting adjourns.
- Adoption of art and music resources (SmartMusic, FLEX Art, Sibelius, eemusic) for 2025-2026/2030
- K-12 Guidance Plan under Chapter 339
- Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDTs) for secondary science classes
- UDSD Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Site and possible grant opportunity
- Proposed revisions to Policy 200 (Enrollment of Students) and Policy 202 (Eligibility of Nonresident Students)
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Finance and Operations Committee will discuss and potentially take action on a 2025 bond issuance, receive a report on annual water testing at district schools, and consider a revision to Policy 005-Organization. Public comments will be heard.
- 2025 Bond Issuance (action item)
- Report on annual water testing at 13 district schools (information item)
- Policy 005-Organization revision (action item)
- Public comments session
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will meet on February 11, 2025, to approve the 2024-25 school calendar, accept quarterly financial reports, and vote on budget transfers and policy changes. The agenda also includes personnel assignments and committee summaries. These approvals will set the academic schedule, guide district funding, and update operational rules.
- Approval of the 2024-25 school calendar
- Adoption of budget transfers and the Ready to Learn Tax Equity Supplement Resolution
- Second reading and approval of district policy changes
- Approval of personnel reports covering Beverly Hills School period coverage and High School block coverage
- Acceptance of the quarterly financial report ending December 31, 2024
Public Hearing Pursuant to School Code §7-780
The Upper Darby School Board is holding a public hearing under School Code §7-780 regarding the sunsetting of Charles Kelly. The agenda includes an explanation of the need for the hearing and public comment. No other substantive business is listed.
- Sunsetting of Charles Kelly (attached PDF)
Education and Pupil Services Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Education and Pupil Services Committee will consider adopting textbooks for a new High School Advanced Placement African American Studies course and a proposal to pilot SmartPass, a digital hall pass system. The meeting includes public comments and procedural items.
- Adoption of textbooks for High School AP African American Studies (action item)
- Proposal to pilot SmartPass, a digital hall pass system (action item)
- Public comments period
Finance and Operations Committee In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School District Finance and Operations Committee will consider approving revisions to five policies: Purchases Subject to Bid Quotation (610), Purchases Budgeted (611), Public Records (801), Opening Exercises/Flag Displays (807), and Opioid Antagonist (823). The meeting also includes public comment and routine agenda approval.
- Policy 610: Purchases Subject to Bid Quotation – revised
- Policy 611: Purchases Budgeted – revised
- Policy 801: Public Records – revised
- Policy 807: Opening Exercises/Flag Displays – revised
- Policy 823: Opioid Antagonist – revised
Combined Work Session/Regular In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The Upper Darby School Board will consider approving a contract with the Philly Phanatic and adopt school calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years as part of the Instruction and Curriculum Report. The board will also vote on personnel, supplies, facilities, food services, and finance and budget reports, as well as policy changes in first and second readings. Public comments will be heard.
- Philly Phanatic Contract approval under Instruction and Curriculum Report
- Approval of school calendars for 2025-26 and 2026-27
- Policy Report – First Reading and Second Reading of proposed policy changes
- Personnel Report approval for January 2025
- Supplies Report, Facilities Reports, and Finance and Budget Report approvals