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Dr. Smith said the district hosted its first Cardinal Conversations session with about 15–20 community attendees and announced the proposed appointment of Dr. Luther Green Jr. as athletic director. She also reported that Prakash Patel, the district’s director of innovation and technology, has accepted an administrative position in another district, and that Peter Velacci, coordinator of data quality, integration and reporting, will retire in March after more than 15 years of service.

Ms. Drennan said the Harlem Wizards event was sold out and raised \"over $30,000\" for UDAF and UDEA student scholarships and that many teachers and 16 corporate sponsors participated. She also said the ELA curriculum renewal process has begun: the first meeting included more than 30 teachers, administrators and coaches who set a vision, reviewed historical data and completed a SWOT analysis; the next phase will start in February with research and a self‑study and needs assessment to be presented to the board in May.

Dr. Smith and Ms. Drennan thanked board members during School Board Appreciation Month; the meeting included multiple student recognitions and gifts from schools.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","UDSD Legislative Meeting (1/27/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Dr. Smith and assistant Ms. Drennan reported a sold‑out Harlem Wizards fundraiser that raised over $30,000, the start of an ELA curriculum renewal process, and two upcoming administrative departures: Prakash Patel and Peter Velacci.","taxTitle","Upper Dublin SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",60292,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325135,"Residents urge district to address falling test scores and oppose proposed bus depot near Fort Washington Elementary",1112,2200000,3312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334560-36f46e3c88af863d29952d2004e0e07c&start=2200&end=3312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334560-36f46e3c88af863d29952d2004e0e07c/thumbnail_2200000.jpg","/articles/6325135/Pennsylvania/Residents-urge-district-to-address-falling-test-scores-and-oppose-proposed-bus-depot-near-Fort-Washington-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325135-babd0a96e6bb5ef303665134c4bb1a7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776035518&Signature=WqpvGyp~CSZA80KJUXWLS0D27Z7LrBb2OPa6cGM1OZ4gpCalfrz2R3hxVDSYCTG3XpDB8mIg6OEDUPhWu3PjvJ-lOdIOagVvZxrwad0ZF-Oce5n8He7Uf7koyHaxPLXCcop8jRFsF0DWzwr5drLpOr2-CLmGCI2-p3YP9MtanmohRcU9WLSIbqMS2nuWtaKexoO90VFKdtztITkqZ438wsQqBgxBuiVnUpFiE~dHvernkjs9Y1ORZV7jW2EC4ZJH0h1qg-UCLUqPJMxQGc0NvkvaHEZgxTYOqAV6Us~HwyCPLZESzNA8-TQpHwDhokr0Bqyp3ANBI8Y3kY635rblIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents used public comment at the Jan. 27 Upper Dublin School District meeting to urge action on student achievement and to oppose a proposed transportation facility near Fort Washington Elementary.

Roland Lynn, a taxpayer from Summit Avenue in Fort Washington, said the district’s Keystone exam results place Upper Dublin sixth among the 10 closest districts and that the district is “22% under Lower Merion.” He told the board: “If you aren't disturbed by the fact that we are dropping down consistently in the numbers… how about getting back to RRR, reading, writing, and arithmetic?”

At the second public-comment period, a resident identified as Mr. Linz (Fort Washington) echoed concerns about declining Keystone and PSSA scores and said he was \"deeply disappointed.\" Linz also criticized district leaders' involvement with what he described as a proposed bus depot under Fort Washington Elementary, calling it “odious and… disgraceful.”

Board Chair Mr. Wallach and Ms. Evans reminded speakers of the board’s public‑comment rules (the first comment period is for agenda/action items) and said documents provided at the meeting would be distributed to board members. The board did not take immediate policy action in response to the comments; solicitor Mr. D'Azzio later noted the board had received a zoning‑hearing‑board update in executive session regarding the potential new transportation facility.","Two residents urged the board to address declining Keystone and PSSA scores and criticized district leadership and a proposed bus depot; speakers provided comparative data and asked the board to focus on core academics.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325140,"Votes at a glance: Upper Dublin board approves education, finance, personnel and pupil services items",167,2491000,2658000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334560-36f46e3c88af863d29952d2004e0e07c&start=2491&end=2658","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334560-36f46e3c88af863d29952d2004e0e07c/thumbnail_2491000.jpg","/articles/6325140/Pennsylvania/Votes-at-a-glance-Upper-Dublin-board-approves-education-finance-personnel-and-pupil-services-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325140-0c24d9ec1396dbc3975c640efe98b141/orig.mp4?Expires=1776035518&Signature=JJoKQmpG0hDiAj~fuKnH731a~KSooENoAzxjTf5AriH1auscHBiFcaeed5d9s0HLoDvTV0PsEz5963o7ZxKeOAZs3b~1FuN9k3noVzvzgYzZ3aV-1un2XoHpiNBRngjZbT9nlXNDSuN~YPLbqd-beZxEKSDJ14rnXPDcwhQNa2aYe74sRexbTcbCgfVhWMCLT6vEbMq5AOP6chpE4MSa66PY9e~iX-YjD6Kyks7WVS45rixG24f1rzzhf7Q2QIjkjDgdT1xHisiGYj5zjpHifvcHQBzv49Diy2G-FEi~f5px8SL~~RF6gJ1trBxSYw7Cq~ZsKwHmjjsLjiS2fUppOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Jan. 27 legislative meeting the Upper Dublin School District Board of School Directors approved a package of committee recommendations from education, finance, personnel and pupil services committees.

Key approvals included the Bucks County Intermediate Unit special education agreement; the 2025–26 instructional calendar; professional development and student activity items including a German exchange and PMEA qualifiers; 13 finance items; two personnel items (including retirements and the athletic director appointment); and four pupil services agreements. The board approved each motion by voice vote; when a named vote was recorded, it is noted below.

Notable recorded action: the Bucks County Intermediate Unit special education agreement passed with one abstention from Dr. Mary Beth Thomas, who said she would abstain \"just because it's my place of employment.\" Minutes from the Dec. meeting were approved after a motion moved by Mr. John Held and seconded by Mr. Sirota. Finance committee chair Mr. Sirota presented 13 finance items (6A–M); the board noted a donation from Ambler Savings Bank to Maple Glen’s fifth grade as part of that package.","Board adopted multiple committee recommendations at the Jan. 27 legislative meeting, including a special education agreement, the 2025–26 instructional calendar and a package of finance items; one board member abstained on the Bucks County IU agreement.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325144,"Upper Dublin board approves Dr. Luther Green Jr. as athletic director",2786,208000,2994000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334560-36f46e3c88af863d29952d2004e0e07c&start=208&end=2994","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334560-36f46e3c88af863d29952d2004e0e07c/thumbnail_208000.jpg","/articles/6325144/Pennsylvania/Upper-Dublin-board-approves-Dr-Luther-Green-Jr-as-athletic-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325144-f7913614cb8a685fbce9ab39d654a1ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1776035518&Signature=iKD6qOoFa1V1eYBHa3J-ZosMj~mwDsZKgw~lMRrFlZk4oRK8dRXe-2mNyovopFHX5SxKaJIWgezqUoPF7bKzEPcJyYxqhu-Vj9Y8oZVknHEF~Lmk87xS8WBsfQvePCzIAraaKCuhA8KtcdijBmJtWism~jPTm5YEGjv5DAhYedyQrYIqnFFD7FGeS0iKshNxtjXYicpg5wC1JgWCxc00iPGEiDD5mCBrkn8ZtvLo9JmER9lROcQe7d6KBX-HRwIocTd4djFyJIXAocioZxPMTwgJd4GzCVYHiOoMn5Stnr1HXqBT5D8hCHPca0QrNkrYQYmiQfTpal3IPWLdwAU9lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Upper Dublin School District Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Dr. Luther Green Jr. as the district’s next athletic director at its Jan. 27 legislative meeting.

Superintendent Dr. Smith told the board that after three rounds of interviews the district is recommending \"Doctor Luther Green, Jr. to serve as the next athletic director of the Upper Dublin School District,” saying Green “brings a rich background of experiences from an athlete to coach to teacher, assistant principal, and currently serving as a high school principal in Central Pennsylvania.”

The personnel report that included the appointment was moved, seconded and approved during the board’s personnel agenda. Dr. Green briefly addressed the board, saying, \"My goal is again to come here and do right by students, do right by people.\" He also said he and his family look forward to relocating to the area.

The appointment was approved as part of the personnel items presented to the board; the motion and vote were recorded during the personnel committee portion of the meeting.","The Upper Dublin School District board approved the appointment of Dr. Luther Green Jr. as its next athletic director after a multi-round search; Green spoke briefly and thanked the board.","actionData","errors"]

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