Rachel Riley

This document outlines the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District's academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, providing details on student and teacher days, district closures, various holidays, professional development days, and testing timeframes.

The meeting included comprehensive updates on HVAC contract projects, high school renovation plans focusing on value engineering, the status of the concession stand project, and the transition plan for custodial services to a new provider. Additionally, the finance portion covered updates on special education contingency funding, progress on the new payroll system implementation, and a property tax relief notice update. Several new contracts were also reviewed, including a transition to a new platform for personnel evaluations that offers cost savings.

The committee meeting addressed several key facility-related projects and updates. Discussion topics included an update on the HVAC contract, progress regarding high school renovations, the status of the concession stand project, and information on the custodial transition. The committee also outlined agenda topics for the upcoming 2025-2026 period.

The committee meeting covered curriculum-related initiatives, including the development of a shared K-12 system for resource inventory and budget management. Key discussions focused on mapping and aligning curriculum across content areas to identify gaps and redundancies, ensuring alignment with national and state standards. Additionally, the committee addressed updates regarding cursive writing instruction within the district and the implementation of a new K-12 digital literacy focus.

The committee held a meeting to discuss district policies, focusing on student attendance and truancy protocols, student wellness initiatives regarding healthy choices and physical education, and tax assessment appeal thresholds. Additionally, the committee reviewed a new policy for club sports, addressing requirements for insurance, AED access, funding management, and renewal processes to ensure equitable access and student safety.