School Board Monthly Update
August 2021
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the children, families, and taxpayers of the Upper Darby School District. As part of the School Board communication plan, the Board sends monthly updates to the school community. The information included in these briefs is not intended to be complete and does not replace official Board minutes. Official meeting minutes, agendas, reports, and presentations are available at BoardDocs. Also, the Board meetings are livestreamed and available on our YouTube Channel. We welcome you to follow the issues the School Board is considering and to attend meetings to stay informed.
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2021-2022 One-Page Calendar
Click the calendar image to view the one-page calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
In-Person Board Meetings Resume
In-person School Board and Committee meetings will resume at the September 14th meeting. Meetings will continue to be livestreamed as well.
Chromebook Pick-Up Dates
Changes to High School Courses in Music and English Language Arts - Approved
The Board approved proposed changes to the High School Music and ELA programs. Students will be able to take full block courses of music ensembles starting this year. Students in reading interventions will receive stronger support as they work toward both reading and language arts goals.
Type to Learn - Elementary School Keyboarding Program - Approved
Board Policies around Meetings - First Reading
Upcoming Board Meetings
School Board meetings will resume being held in person in September. Meetings will continue to be livestreamed to the District's YouTube Channel. Do you have a question or comment? Click HERE to learn how to participate. Click HERE to view the 2021-2022 meeting schedule.
09/14 7:30 p.m. School Board Meeting (In-Person)
09/28 6:00 p.m. Committee Meetings (In-Person)
10/12 7:30 p.m. School Board Meeting (In-Person)
Reopening of Schools Plan
As per our Board-approved Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan, we look forward to returning as many students as possible to full in-person instruction five (5) days a week for the Fall. Administration will continue to review the plan and adjust it as needed as we move forward.
UDHS Pre-School Registration
Free Summer Meals
The District is providing free summer meals to students. Pick-up is on Wednesdays from 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. at Bywood Elementary, Stonehurst Hills Emenetary, Garrettford Elementary, Highland Park Elementary and Westbrook Elementary. Click here for a flyer.
Meet the School Board of Directors
Email: udsdschoolboard@upperdarbysd.org
Website: www.upperdarbysd.org
Location: 4611 Bond Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 789-7200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Upper-Darby-School-District-263860013791271/
Twitter: @UpperDarbySD