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School Board Monthly Update

August 2021

School BoardMonthly UpdateAugust 2021
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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.


If you know a community member who would like to sign up to receive these updates and other important messages from the District, please share this link: https://www.upperdarbysd.org/Page/6798.

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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.

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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.

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Chromebook Pick-Up Dates

Click on the flyer image to view the pick up locations and schedule. This chromebook pick-up is for virtual students only. In-person students will receive their device in their classroom on the 1st day of school.

August Meeting Highlights August Meeting Highlights

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

Type to Learn is a cloud-based keyboarding program that will be used in elementary schools from Kindergarten through 5th grade starting this year. Students will learn keyboarding through a scientifically researched, game-based approach highlighting technique, ergonomics, and key location.

Board Policies around Meetings - First Reading

The School Board reviewed policies governing School Board meetings and public participation in these meetings. Language allowing for comments to be submitted via phone and email beyond the pandemic has been added. The proposed language can be found on BoardDocs.

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)

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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.

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UDHS Pre-School Registration

Under the supervision of UDHS Teachers, 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in Preschool Practicum and interested in studying the development of 3- to 5-year old children will help facilitate pre-school classes. Pending CDC Guidelines, classes will run 3 days per week at $12 per day. If you are interested in pre-registration for any of these sessions, please click here to learn more.
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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.

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Meet the School Board of Directors

School Board members are your neighbors and are public servants who make decisions that affect all students. Board members are volunteers and have a deep desire to serve children, a strong belief in the value of public education and a deep professional respect for the District staff who serve our children and their families every day. Serving as a School Board Director requires many dedicated hours of service to our community. Click HERE to learn more about how the Board of Directors serves the Upper Darby School District community.

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

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