UCFSD board seeks replacement for Yu, who resigned Monday
The Unionville Chadds Ford School District is seeking a replacement for Mabel Yu, who announced her resignation from the district Board of Education, Monday night.
The district is now seeking applicants from Region B — Newlin, Pocopson and Birmingham — t replace Yu on the board.
In accordance with Section 315 of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S. § 3-315), the Board will appoint a qualified...
Letter: PASD employee deflects budget questions with attacks
To The Editor,
Last night during the budget meeting a statement was made by Phoenixville Area School District employee Richard Fazio. Mr. Fazio, in a fashion I can only describe as utterly devoid of professional ethics replied to my questions by personally attacking me.
Such an unwarranted attack would never have been permitted while I was on the board. It is yet another clear sign that alleged misinformation...
Letter: Retiree sees value in investing in AG education, backs Linn
To the Editor,
I am a retiree living in the Avon Grove School District. As such, I need an educated community and strong public schools. I believe that Dorothy Linn, the candidate for the Avon Grove School Board in Region 1, is best prepared to meet that need. I need healthcare professionals and scientists to maintain my quality of health for the next 20 to maybe even 30 years. I need business...
Letter: Linn is most qualified person to run for Region 1 AG board
To The Editor,
Without question, Dorothy Linn, is the most qualified person to run for Avon Grove Board of Directors, Region 1. As a lifelong educator, Dorothy has demonstrated a passion and dedication for public education. As a retired teacher, principal, superintendent and mother, Dorothy brings unparalleled perspective and experience to the Avon Grove School Board of Directors.
Dorothy is an exceptional...
UCF board takes first look at new discipline policy
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Monday night meeting of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board held at Unionville Elementary included routine voting items and the official “first read” of the District’s redesigned discipline policy. This policy was reworked extensively over the summer and could be voted on as soon as next month.
Recent UHS graduate and former...
UCF seeks public input on grounds & facilities plan
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is looking for public feedback on the long-term grounds proposal.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — This past spring, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board hired a consultant to recommend the best use of roads, parking areas, and athletic facilities located on the high school, middle school and Unionville Elementary campuses. ...
UCF honors Hostetler; more debate on UHS discipline
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
Retiring Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Supervisor of Building and Grounds Rick Hostetler and his replacement, James Whitesel during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting.
Monday night’s Unionville Chadds-Ford School Board meeting began with honoring Rick Hostetler, who is retiring after 26 1/2 years in the district. Hostetler started...
UHS bathroom closures questioned; Knier new Patton Ass’t, Principal
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
New Patton Asst. Principal Jessica Knier with Principal Dissinger Monday night.
POCOPSON — A main point of discussion during the May 21st meeting of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board at Pocopson Elementary returned to the suspension policy after a recent incident where, according to residents, a student was suspended for vandalism after trying to enter...
UCF Initiatives, school tax increases explained
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
Janet Schuster, retiring Patton Middle School teacher.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The April 9th Unionville Chadds-Ford School Board work session included a presentation by the Chester County Intermediate Unit, several district proposals, and talk of the upcoming 2018-19 budget. But first, the Administration took time to honor a long-time employee.
Patton Middle School...
UCF honors retirees; suspension rescission policy again debated
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
From top left, clockwise, Elaine McQullin, Gail McQuiston, Jewel Thacher and Grave Vinci, were among retiring Unionville-Chadds Ford School District employees honored Monday night.
Monday night’s board meeting of the Unionville Chadds-Ford School District began with a packed house as more than 50 attendees celebrated the retirement of six employees from...
