Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
Board heard progress reports on Chatham Park closeout, Coopertown classroom additions, a planned rooftop solar array and three proposed Public School Facility Improvement Grant applications; presentation included schedule impacts from winter weather and budget details (change orders and contingency levels).
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
At its Feb. 5 work session the board approved the 01/22/2025 minutes, a $937,015.10 bill list, $25,987.11 in change orders, personnel actions and a facilities‑use agreement for Upper Darby Summer Stage; votes were by voice and no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
A curriculum audit found gaps in U.S. and world history coverage and mixed perceptions about whether materials include diverse voices; the committee surveyed students (1,371 high‑school responses), parents and teachers and will propose priority standards and possible textbook updates.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
During public comment a resident, Cathy Little, said she received an 'intimidation letter' from the board and that a Haverford Township police detective told her he found 'no proof' of the alleged death‑threat assertions; she asked the board to address the matter publicly. The statement is her claim as presented to the board.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
Administrators presented the district’s K–12 school‑counseling plan required by Chapter 339 (Title 22), detailing staff allocations, SEL programming and goals; board was told formal approval will be sought March 19 and PDE submission follows prior to March 31.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
After a multi‑month review, a staff and teacher committee recommended LinkIt for district data management based on dashboarding, assessment building and interoperability; administrators proposed including $84,867.50/year in the 2026–27 budget and launching a tiered summer implementation.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
Dr. Hayes, superintendent of Haverford Township SD, told WHHS radio the district will present a social studies curriculum audit to the board at its next meeting and that the review incorporates student, family and teacher input.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
On WHHS radio, Dr. Hayes said district funding decisions follow board policy and state guidelines and are made by the superintendent and business manager, while she aims to spend more time visiting schools to see instruction and student impact firsthand.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
Middle- and high-school student representatives updated the board on concerts, exams and upcoming events; the superintendent and staff recognized Haverford High cheer and boys' soccer teams for PIAA District 1 championships and reviewed community service activities and assessment dates.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Haverford Township SD
During the public-comment period, a resident said she received a letter from district officials alleging she made death threats at a prior meeting; she denied the allegation, said she invited police to investigate, and called the timing of the letter 'very interesting.' The board reported an earlier executive session with counsel.