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Tredyffrin-Easttown board adopts 2024-25 district goals, schedules open house for new elementary site
Summary
After a presentation by Dr. Guzik outlining priorities including a new elementary school, a revised high-school schedule and curriculum updates tied to new state STEALS standards, the Tredyffrin-Easttown School Board unanimously approved district-level goals for 2024-25.
The Tredyffrin-Easttown School Board on Aug. 26 unanimously approved its district-level goals for the 2024-25 school year after a detailed presentation by Dr. Guzik outlining priorities including a new elementary school, changes to high-school scheduling and a renewed focus on mental health and sustainability.
Dr. Guzik told the board the goals are aligned with the district—s strategic plan and are intended as a highlight of critical work for the year. He described the high school—s new schedule that adds a "lunch and learn" period, expanded dual-enrollment opportunities, and a work stream to align elementary and middle curricula with upcoming STEALS standards in environmental education and engineering.
The presentation also covered facilities and capital planning. Dr. Guzik said the district has purchased a property for a sixth elementary school, will begin demolition of interior office space in November, and plans a public open house at 1200 West Swedesford Road on Sept. 4 to share rough sketches and invite public feedback. "There are architects on hand" at the open-house event, he said, and the district will continue community engagement as the project develops.
On staffing and program supports, Dr. Guzik described a shift to a two-year induction program for new teachers required by the state, and emphasized a continued district focus on mental-health resources and faculty support. He said the district will migrate its website to a new vendor, FinalSite, and will continue cybersecurity and technology work.
The district also plans athletic-fields construction this year and ongoing elementary-playground improvements; Dr. Guzik urged careful wording of goal timelines after a board member questioned whether all playground work could be complete by June 30, 2025. He recommended revising goal language so the document reflects that some work will carry beyond a single year.
Board President Kantorsek called for a vote after discussion and public comment. The board recorded the approval by voice vote, 9-0.
Next steps include the Sept. 4 open house for the new school site and continued reporting to the board and public on implementation progress and on the effectiveness of the new high-school schedule.
