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Unionville-Chadds Ford board appoints Nicholas Allen as Patton principal and elects Timothy Hoffman superintendent
Summary
The board unanimously appointed Nicholas Allen as principal of Charles F. Patton Middle School (salary $156,000 prorated) and elected Timothy Hoffman as superintendent under a five-year contract running Aug. 1, 2025'July 31, 2030; both actions passed 8-0.
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District board approved two leadership appointments May 19: Nicholas (Nick) Allen was appointed principal of Charles F. Patton Middle School, and Timothy (Tim) Hoffman was elected superintendent under a five-year employment contract.
The board moved and approved the appointment of Nicholas Allen as principal of Patton Middle School with a prorated salary of $156,000, effective on or about July 21, 2025. The motion carried unanimously, 8-0.
Separately, the board voted 8-0 to elect Timothy Hoffman as superintendent for a five-year term beginning Aug. 1, 2025 and ending July 31, 2030. The board approved an employment contract for the same period. During the meeting, a board member summarized key contract terms discussed in the motion: a 403(b) employer contribution, a limited vacation buyback provision, and annual increases set at Act 1; the remainder of benefits were described as the same as the Act 93 employee group. The motion text and board commentary were part of the public record; specific base salary figures were not fully stated in the meeting transcript.
Board members offered public remarks welcoming Allen and Hoffman. Doctor Sandoval (board chair) described Allen as "the best candidate" following a multi-stage search that included more than 50 applicants and a multi-stakeholder village interview process. Allen addressed the board and thanked family and references; he promised that "every kid who comes in Patton, I'm gonna treat like they're one of those two kids" (referring to his own children).
Board members lauded Hoffman's relationship-building skills and institutional knowledge. Doctor Simonson moved Hoffman's election and said contract negotiations were "straightforward." Several board members noted Hoffman's long record in the district and said he would be able to begin without an introductory assimilation period.
Votes and next steps: Allen's appointment is effective on or about July 21, 2025, with salary prorated; Hoffman's contract begins Aug. 1, 2025. Staff will implement onboarding steps and finalize contract paperwork according to standard district procedures.
All quoted attributions in this item come from the meeting record.
