Special Meeting of the School Board: June 2025

This transcript captures a special meeting of the Upper Darby School District (UDSD) Board held in June 2025, focused primarily on interviewing candidates to fill a vacancy on the school board. Two applicants, Michael Fortn and Diamond Gibbs, were interviewed individually by board members who asked questions about their qualifications, perspectives on district challenges, and visions for the role. The discussion touched on topics such as school safety, teacher morale, class sizes, diversity and inclusion, educational programs, and community engagement. While the meeting involved a formal process for candidate selection, there were no procurement-related discussions, contract awards, or budget allocations addressed during this session. The board planned to vote on the appointment following the interviews.