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Upper Darby SD reports major summer renovations, near‑full staffing ahead of Aug. 19 opening
Summary
District officials detailed asbestos abatement, new gym floors, HVAC upgrades and ongoing construction at Clifton Heights, and said about 98% of certified positions are filled with 13 vacancies remaining as of Aug. 4.
Upper Darby School District officials on Aug. 12 said extensive summer capital work is complete or underway at multiple schools and that staffing is close to full ahead of the Aug. 19 start of the 2025‑26 school year.
The superintendent outlined an ambitious slate of projects, saying the district completed asbestos abatement, replaced gym floors and installed new furniture at several elementary and middle schools and upgraded HVAC systems at Primus Elementary. Construction at Clifton Heights Middle School has steel erected and district leaders said they remain on pace to open the new building in August 2026; the district also plans public meetings about Clifton Heights and related redistricting.
The details matter because the renovations affect…
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