Daniel Hyland

The committee reviewed the annual update of the district's wellness program, highlighting accomplishments such as nutrition education, student physical activity initiatives, classroom brain break strategies, and employee wellness programs that contributed to the district receiving a silver apple well-being award. The committee also evaluated the proposed adoption of a new data warehouse platform, Linkit, designed to consolidate data collection, enhance reporting, and streamline the management of student academic interventions.

The board meeting focused on the adoption of several departmental reports, including instructional and curriculum, personnel, transportation, facilities, donations, and finance and budget reports. Additionally, the new principal of West Park Elementary School was introduced, and a public hearing was conducted.

The committee meeting covered three primary agenda items. The first item focused on the review of school-level plans for buildings with federal designations (CSI, TSI, and ATSI) and Title I status, outlining the needs assessment, root cause analysis, and evidence-based strategies for student improvement. The second item involved the presentation of the professional development calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, detailing sessions aligned with district priorities and curriculum implementation. The final item addressed minor updates to Policy 204 regarding attendance, reflecting recent changes in legislation.

The Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors held a combined work session and regular meeting. Key agenda items included the presentation of the Service to Children Award to Joanna DeVito, recognition of the outgoing student board representatives, and reports from student representatives regarding the transition process at Charles Kelly Elementary School. The board reviewed and discussed committee reports from the Education and Pupil Services Committee and the Finance and Operations Committee, covering topics such as data warehouse adoption and the 2026-2027 budget. Additionally, the board addressed routine personnel, secretary, and treasurer reports, while acknowledging staff retirements and teacher tenure.

The committee reviewed the 2026-2027 final budget, which includes a 3.95% tax increase, and discussed revenue and expenditure projections. Policy updates were addressed concerning attendance at meetings via electronic communications and transportation guidelines. The meeting also included public comment regarding concerns about daycare transportation policies and special education support.