Delaware Valley SD reschedules architect briefing, updates projects and reminds staff of three‑hour delay option
January 11, 2025 | Delaware Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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Delaware Valley SD staff distributed an updated capital projects list, said an architect who was scheduled to present was rescheduled for next Thursday, and reminded the board that a meeting related to Westfall Township sewers is upcoming and may affect project interest and costs.
Staff asked board members to review the updated project list and noted they had originally scheduled the district architect to speak at this meeting but had to reschedule him. "We were originally scheduling, our architect on Flynn to come tonight to speak to the board and answer any questions about some of the proposed projects ... Unfortunately, we had to just reschedule him, and he is planning on coming next Thursday," a staff member said.
On cost estimates, staff said the most recent estimates were “holding steady” and that once a project reaches a committed stage (10–15% committed), cost certainty improves. The district has been working to finalize the capex list as it approaches the last year of the current cycle and included projected interest assumptions for 2025–26 in the materials. Staff cautioned that any changes from the upcoming Westfall Township Sewers meeting could require adjustments to those interest and cost figures.
The board was also told staff had shared a grant proposal with the sewer authority and that additional information would be provided as it becomes available.
Under facilities, staff reminded building principals and teachers that the district has a workable schedule for a three‑hour delay — an option that has not been used but is available in appropriate weather conditions. Staff explained that on a three‑hour delay lunches “would still be served on a 3 hour delay ... in all buildings at all levels,” and provided a brief description of how meal and period schedules would be adjusted for elementary and secondary schools.
No formal actions were taken on capital projects at the meeting; staff said the architect will present next Thursday so board members can ask questions during the superintendent’s report then.
Staff asked board members to review the updated project list and noted they had originally scheduled the district architect to speak at this meeting but had to reschedule him. "We were originally scheduling, our architect on Flynn to come tonight to speak to the board and answer any questions about some of the proposed projects ... Unfortunately, we had to just reschedule him, and he is planning on coming next Thursday," a staff member said.
On cost estimates, staff said the most recent estimates were “holding steady” and that once a project reaches a committed stage (10–15% committed), cost certainty improves. The district has been working to finalize the capex list as it approaches the last year of the current cycle and included projected interest assumptions for 2025–26 in the materials. Staff cautioned that any changes from the upcoming Westfall Township Sewers meeting could require adjustments to those interest and cost figures.
The board was also told staff had shared a grant proposal with the sewer authority and that additional information would be provided as it becomes available.
Under facilities, staff reminded building principals and teachers that the district has a workable schedule for a three‑hour delay — an option that has not been used but is available in appropriate weather conditions. Staff explained that on a three‑hour delay lunches “would still be served on a 3 hour delay ... in all buildings at all levels,” and provided a brief description of how meal and period schedules would be adjusted for elementary and secondary schools.
No formal actions were taken on capital projects at the meeting; staff said the architect will present next Thursday so board members can ask questions during the superintendent’s report then.
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