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Key approvals and outcomes (all votes recorded at the March 17 meeting):

- Routine business (agenda items 3.1\t63.4): approved (minutes and bill list). Vote: 9-0.

- UHS Art international trip (agenda item 4.1): approved. The high school art trip was expanded to include Paris, London, Brussels and Amsterdam in summer 2026; estimated student cost: $5,319. Vote: 9-0.

- Comprehensive Plan 2025\t628 (agenda item 4.2): approved. This three-year plan, required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, was made available for public review in February. Vote: 9-0.

- Internal penetration test and gap analysis (agenda item 4.3): approved. District contracted ePlus for an internal/external network pen test and gap analysis for $24,800; testing to be administered in April and presented in June. Vote: 9-0.

- Policies bundle (agenda items 5.1\t65): approved. The board bundled and approved multiple policy updates (policy numbers discussed in meeting: 823, 901, 905, 218 and associated administrative guideline 1246, plus 3208 and 3407 as listed). Vote: 9-0.

- Policies and handbooks at first/second reading (items 5.6\t5.8): presented for reading; no final votes recorded on 5.6\t5.8 at this meeting (first or second readings as noted in the agenda).

- Transportation/bus purchase (agenda items 6.1\t6.3): tabled until March 28. See separate coverage for details. Motion to table passed 7-2.

- Facilities projects (agenda items 6.4\t6.7): Approved.
- 6.4: Wastewater treatment plant improvements at Hillandale Elementary: combined cost $30,000. Vote: 9-0.
- 6.5: Kitchen tile grout restoration at Unionville High School (Semi Glaze): $58,344. Vote: 9-0.
- 6.6: Construction bids for indoor full-day kindergarten improvements (Hillandale and Chadds Ford): combined $276,000. Vote: 9-0.
- 6.7: Radius Systems proposal for exterior door access controls: $16,134. Vote: 9-0.

- Finance (agenda item 7.1): ratification of CCIU joint purchasing fuel bids (heating oil, unleaded gasoline, propane) as presented: approved 9-0.

- Personnel (agenda items 8.1\t8.9): approved as bundled. Vote: 9-0.

Board remarks at the meeting also included superintendent and principal reports, a student representative report with district activity highlights and a student-activities presentation on the district
robotics program.

Why it matters: The approved items include a range of operational and capital items that affect district operations for the coming year, including facilities upgrades for full-day kindergarten implementation, cybersecurity testing and routine procurement. The bus procurement decision remains unresolved and will return to the board at a March 28 special meeting.

Sources: Board meeting transcript, March 17; votes recorded on the public record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","UCFSD Board Meeting - March 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 17 meeting the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District board approved travel and program proposals, bundled policies, multiple facilities projects, a cybersecurity penetration test, and ratified fuel bids; it also tabled bus procurement items to March 28.","taxTitle","Unionville-Chadds Ford SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",78441,"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},6628126,"Board delays decision on electric school buses amid uncertainty over EPA grant; special meeting set for March 28",2309,3138000,5447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2722682-b1aee8c72cca1b80deccf3628883c1d8&start=3138&end=5447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2722682-b1aee8c72cca1b80deccf3628883c1d8/thumbnail_3138000.jpg","/articles/6628126/Pennsylvania/Board-delays-decision-on-electric-school-buses-amid-uncertainty-over-EPA-grant-special-meeting-set-for-March-28","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628126-232399e9ae1e077cb98b38a563902f51/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150039&Signature=nN-ZFol6hOA2Gfq8P-Vn4KWsvUFIofKLXae7cykDtXC91zGSAoQOeEztbUdbKj1XqkWcysSXsGZDp76-18mMfWZjnqoJGGmb~XmFH~uNr4wJ9B9II8ntvO5vBjXCkP2m-8PymmxeCCyKIzYWIfej8rjq3yl3~ZyxMwymSrKOhDATrWCMzHuQMxvI5jzc6dN6mKwRH5H97Lnbe0F9UWMphAAtgLnQv3~Tq7q94bPPEHYQuSVQS0UtVRbLyHk7qFwVQuogZeTHdYufkMNX45vbhSurEPJZRHZuUKF9YQxBGqNssxd2Rdcg9xd9A8MlKEBTWcFna1VE7hKBV7PKruHPJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District board voted 7-2 on March 17 to table three related agenda items concerning a planned purchase of electric buses and alternate diesel buses, citing uncertainty about a $1 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rebate and several procurement deadlines.

Board members discussed two interlocking decisions: whether to proceed with electric buses contingent on receiving federal and state grants and whether to instead place an order for diesel buses so the district's transportation fleet remains on schedule. Dr. Aki (Facilities) told the board the district had placed an order and that vendor penalties could be avoided if the district confirmed its plans by March 31; the district also must complete electrical infrastructure work over the summer if it moves forward with electric buses.

\"If it gets released in the next 60 days, it may be too late for us,\" Dr. Aki said, describing a narrow window for both grant approval and summer construction to install chargers and electrical service. The board also heard technical input from transportation staff. Mr. Weitzel (Transportation) recommended remaining on the district's established bus replacement schedule and cautioned that moving off the plan could increase long-term risk to fleet reliability.

After extended debate and multiple members urging more time to explore alternatives, a motion to table agenda items 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 until March 28 passed 7-2. Board members said the special meeting will be a short, public Zoom meeting with opportunity for public comment; administration said it would be prepared to present the updated information on March 28, and an administrative deadline of March 31 remains relevant to vendor notices.

Why it matters: The decision affects vehicle procurement, a roughly mid-six-figure capital program (buses and electrical work), the district's summer construction schedule and transportation reliability for the coming school year. The board emphasized it wants the most complete information possible before committing, but several members argued that leaving the decision to administration now would be a routine way to preserve procurement timelines.

What the board voted on: The motion to table the three items was phrased as a deferral of decisions about purchasing electric buses and related electrical work and, alternatively, ordering diesel buses if grants do not arrive. The motion passed 7-2. The board instructed administration to be prepared for a March 28 special meeting, expected at 10 a.m. via Zoom, to take final action depending on grant developments.

Next steps: Administration will gather updated grant information and vendor deadlines for the March 28 special meeting. If the EPA and other grants are released in time, the board may approve infrastructure work and electric buses; if not, the board may approve purchasing diesel buses to meet the district's replacement schedule.","Faced with an uncertain EPA grant and tight procurement deadlines, the Unionville-Chadds Ford board voted 7-2 to table action on electric and diesel bus purchases and related infrastructure until a special meeting on March 28.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6628131,"Chadds Ford students highlight service projects, kindness campaign and full-day kindergarten plans at board meeting",0,5907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2722682-b1aee8c72cca1b80deccf3628883c1d8&start=5907&end=5907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2722682-b1aee8c72cca1b80deccf3628883c1d8/thumbnail_5907000.jpg","/articles/6628131/Pennsylvania/Chadds-Ford-students-highlight-service-projects-kindness-campaign-and-full-day-kindergarten-plans-at-board-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628131-16d92357fb66904aca1f2d2ab18ac824/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150039&Signature=mYyKbHm48Qyf2aKDgp-Fn6e1YcKHuX0C~U6eMsqmXBprEppXgxoJFpWWWSgc6lladJQkORH3hTC9oU2X58p6EazbPMGXObT4lwymLhL5ghsUxo9BgT9usQbL6~6CkFOwqPPG7TAg6ORHaujheci4PUqEodPkYsOVH-SsPkaqDb3k4IKtAWvvPyJhrytzbjrWS~6-sSfr49Irwb50Uq~y-fG38dN5iY3m4Cn9wYJ6kOrxO2aPgeyYDdUeBFUvlxielKsLYMT9AX1TlK23Jt0DFTnY2f96aEiSOKHbgakUceRLUniTJ1AycSTJJy3H-PegzOQQ~UfgfStnOxtKSQ1WRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its March 17 meeting at Chadds Ford Elementary School, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District heard a presentation from Principal Clark and several student ambassadors about school programs, service projects and upcoming events.

Principal Clark told the board and community members that the school is preparing to mark its 100th year next school year and introduced student ambassadors who described recent and ongoing service and leadership activities. \"We're so happy to have our board and our community members and our friends and families, here with us tonight, and especially our students,\" Principal Clark said.

The student ambassadors described multiple activities. Orla, a fourth-grade student, summarized the school's first annual Veterans Day program, which welcomed 11 veterans and their families and included student presentations and poppy pins for guests. Evelyn outlined a welcome-backpack project that assembles backpacks with basic supplies and welcome notes for students who transfer midyear. William and other ambassadors described Random Acts of Kindness Week, which featured spirit themes, classroom visits to read picture books about kindness, and a schoolwide kindness chain on display in the lobby. Eva described a partnership with the nonprofit The Giving Tree: student ambassadors assembled 100 activity bags that include markers, activity books and a small toy; the presenter said The Giving Tree has helped more than 319,000 people since 2009.

Principal Clark also reviewed the school\u000behavior framework called Charger Pride, a tiered system that emphasizes being safe, respectful and responsible. She said everyday speech lessons, a curricular resource previously approved by the board, are used districtwide at a Tier 1 level; targeted Tier 2 lessons and more intensive Tier 3 interventions are used when students need additional support. Clark said the school sends postcards home as a positive connection between staff and students and encouraged the community to register five-year-olds for full-day kindergarten starting next school year.

Clark invited board members to a student wellness day at Chadds Ford on April 4 featuring farm and research partners, yoga, martial arts and hands-on activities. She closed by thanking teachers, students, the PTO and volunteers for supporting the school's activities.

Why it matters: The presentation showcased the district's elementary-level efforts to build student leadership and social-emotional skills, to expand community partnerships and to prepare for the launch of full-day kindergarten.

Principal Clark and the student ambassadors provided the information during the superintendent's report portion of the March 17 board meeting; no formal board action was recorded on these items.","Principal Clark and student ambassadors presented programs at Chadds Ford Elementary, including a centennial teaser, student leadership activities, service projects and reminders about full-day kindergarten registration.","actionData","errors"]

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