Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
District leaders told the board on Dec. 8 that early literacy (DIBELS) and several math grades improved, while some grade-level PSSA/Keystone proficiencies—notably fifth-grade—declined; the district outlined curriculum alignment, MTSS and interventionist staffing and will follow up with a compiled FAQ in January.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
At its organizational meeting the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District board voted 8-0 to designate a local daily newspaper for legal notices and to appoint a board member to the Chester County Intermediate Unit board to fill a term through June 2026.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District swore in four newly elected school directors and elected Dr. Baratta as board president and Ms. Talbert as vice president in unanimous 8-0 votes at its organizational meeting. The board also set committee assignment procedures and rescheduled an achievement report for Monday evening.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
The board recognized Mary Kate Loomis, Elise Anderson and Jeff Hellrung for their service; speakers recounted initiatives including wellness council, later school start times and governance reforms.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
A student panel at the Nov. 17 Unionville-Chadds Ford School District meeting highlighted career-technical labs, student wellness ideas and a gratitude initiative honoring school staff; board members praised the presentations and thanked the students.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
At the Nov. 17 meeting the Unionville-Chadds Ford board approved five curriculum items (PE, music, business, AP English), authorized facility and communications contracts, and passed personnel and finance resolutions; most votes were unanimous.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
School leaders presented a committee-driven college-and-career initiative with preliminary Class of 2025 placement data, dual-enrollment challenges tied to logistics, and near-term goals including student focus groups, alumni engagement, and a multi-year plan to implement by 2026.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
The board discussed policies at first and second reading—covering curriculum, Title I parent engagement, an educator-misconduct policy and suicide-prevention guidance—and deferred final action on a gifts policy while proposing de minimis language to allow small tokens from families.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
Preliminary audited results showed revenues slightly below budget and an $807,000 use of fund balance; administrators warned rising health-care costs and a state budget impasse that leaves roughly $10.4 million in state and federal funds frozen could require contingency steps such as reclassifying assigned fund balances or borrowing.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
District staff proposed restructuring middle school physical education into foundational (6th), exploratory (7th) and specialized (8th) tracks, adding course-choice options and a unified PE option for inclusion; board members asked about switching and scheduling logistics.