The Cheltenham School District’s Educational Affairs Committee provided a multi-topic update at the board’s August legislative meeting covering curriculum adoption, social‑emotional supports, diversity and inclusion efforts, safety and facilities planning.

The committee’s report summarized presentations by nine administrative team members on the district’s strategic pillars and next steps for implementation. The report emphasized Portrait of a Graduate competencies, rollout plans for new K–12 English language arts and math materials, implementation of high‑quality materials for K–12 science and 6–12 math, and planned uses of screeners and digital tools.

On student supports, the committee reported implementation of a multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) for social, emotional and mental‑health needs and said the district is focusing on removing barriers to student engagement and targeting supports across schools. On diversity, equity and inclusion, administrators described performance measures, professional development and cultural proficiency frameworks being developed districtwide.

Facilities-related briefings included HVAC and roof work at the high school, and an update on the stadium project — committee members said stadium work has been delayed by permitting but major excavation, retaining wall work and footings for a gatehouse are underway with a goal of gameplay in October. The facilities committee also reported that the high‑school roofing project is on track for students’ return.

The committee noted communications work — a refreshed website, crisis and communications plans, and expanded translation services — and said future work will include culture-building opportunities for older students and ongoing safety and climate monitoring. The education committee and the facilities committee scheduled future meetings for August and September.

Ending: Committee chairs asked board members and the public to consult posted recordings and materials on the district website for fuller detail.