Education & Pupil Services Committee Meeting: February 2026

The Upper Darby School District Education & Pupil Services Committee meeting held on July 1, 2026, focused primarily on educational planning and staffing decisions for the 2026-2027 school year. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposed reconfiguration of Gaford Elementary School to incorporate kindergarten, which would require board approval and is intended to optimize space and staffing in response to enrollment trends. The committee also reviewed staffing recommendations aligned with projected enrollment and special education program adjustments. Additionally, the meeting covered dual enrollment opportunities with Delaware County Community College and the National Education Opportunity Network (NEON), including financial considerations such as tuition costs ($300 per student for NEON) and an estimated $86,000 staffing investment for structured pathways. The board discussed potential budget impacts, enrollment caps, and sustainability of these programs. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but several items were presented for future board action, including the kindergarten reconfiguration and dual enrollment program implementation.