Board approves $137,929.80 in change orders; discusses $250,000 reallocation to cover Chatham Park overruns

At its Aug. 7, 2025 work session, the Haverford Township School District board approved change orders totaling $137,929.80 and discussed transferring $250,000 in contingency funds from the Coopertown project to Chatham Park to cover additional costs at Chatham Park.

Board members voted on the change orders during the action portion of the meeting. Board member Shelton moved to approve the change orders and Vitale seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. Earlier in the meeting the board approved the consent agenda (items b–d) with one abstention: Board member Schwartz abstained on item 3c because it involved a paid internship appointment for his child.

District construction staff and contractors told the board that Chatham Park has experienced a steady stream of unforeseen conditions since the gymnasium was turned over in June. A contractor representative said demolition work exposed brittle terracotta brick, damaged door jambs and other hidden conditions; the representative…