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Board hears committee updates on Ithan permitting, Act 1 index and DCIU executive-director search
Summary
Committee reports covered recent permit approvals for the Ithan Elementary School project and a preview presentation ahead of a Nov. board vote, the finance committee noted the 2026–27 Act 1 index at 3.5%, and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit has narrowed its executive-director search to two finalists.
Board committee representatives on Oct. 28 reported progress across multiple operational areas. Facilities reported recent permit approvals for the Ithan Elementary School project and scheduled a preview presentation for board members ahead of a full presentation and a planned vote; the facilities preview is scheduled for a committee meeting prior to a vote expected on Nov. 18.
The finance committee reported reviewing several contracts on the consent agenda (including a Radnor Aquatics Club pool-use agreement, Vanguard School 1:1 aid support services and food-vendor approvals for the 2025–26 school year) and said the 2026–27 Act 1 index will be 3.5%. Committee chairs directed members to upcoming meetings on Nov. 11 for curriculum, facilities and finance.
Dr. Babson updated the board on the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) executive-director search, saying the applicant pool has been narrowed to two finalists and interviews are being scheduled. Board members asked whether funding for the 15 Delaware County school districts had been discussed as part of DCIU conversations; no specific funding conclusions were reported at the meeting.
Separately, the board flagged the ongoing lack of a finalized state budget and urged attention to state funding timelines, noting that delayed state payments continue to strain some districts.
