The Upper Darby School District board approved routine reports and the 2025–26 budget update and heard a superintendent report on summer facilities work, staffing (about 98% filled) and a possible acquisition of Delaware County Memorial Hospital; residents raised tax and fiscal concerns at public comment.

The Upper Darby School District finance and operations committee recommended that the board move the final 2026-27 general fund budget, which includes a 3.95% tax increase, to an immediate vote; the budget closes a $10.4 million gap partly by using fund balance and an estimated $4.5 million from the tax increase.

After interviewing three applicants, the Upper Darby School District board selected Essence Cohen Fields and David Neil to fill two vacancies created by recent resignations; both took the oath of office immediately after the vote.

District officials described a two-track planning approach for the district’s recently acquired Delaware County Memorial Hospital: a steering committee to recommend programming and structural-engineer reviews to assess reuse versus demolition; hazardous-material removal and asset inventory are already underway.

Education committee advances textbook adoption and SmartPass pilot for Upper Denver High School.

Finance committee reviews solar project updates and proposes two schools for grants.

Committee meeting presents school reconfiguration plans and safety protocols for the 2026-2027 year.

District seeks board approval for apprenticeship program to combat teacher shortages by March 11.

Parents express frustration over inadequate school conditions and push for a new school building.

Board considers adoption of Bedford Freeman and Worth textbooks for advanced placement curriculum.

District officials detail redistricting plan and enrollment adjustments for upcoming school year.

Board announces awarded grants for safety and repair projects totaling $3 million.