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What speakers asked for

- Communication and recognition: Multiple speakers asked that activities at Toby Farms be highlighted more consistently. A parent said Toby Farms hosts regular events (autistic support outings, college-and-career day, incentive clubs) but those activities are not always promoted districtwide.

- Community partnerships and programs: Kiara Morales (1924 Westport Street) proposed entrepreneurship and vision-board workshops linked to the cosmetology program and requested a district point of contact for follow-up. Austin Wright (address on record) described after-school programming and offered to present his STEM and enrichment activities to the district's STEM Academy.

- Classroom phones and facilities: Public comment urged stricter classroom phone policies. A parent also asked for a completion date for boys' locker-room repairs at the high school.

- Academic programming and recovery plan detail: A commenter asked for publication of a Mass Insight report on the website, for a plan and dates for adding cursive instruction and for the district to strengthen the academic detail in its recovery plan.

- Special-education concerns and audit request: A parent described what she called a \"misservice\" affecting a medically fragile student covered by an individualized education program (IEP). She asked the district to \"take a fine look\" at the special-education department to prevent future mishaps. The receiver, Dr. Mameen, and other officials acknowledged the concern. Dr. Mameen said the district has discussed supports with the Department of Education and confirmed the district will conduct a district-wide audit to support continuous improvement in special education.

District responses and next steps

- District staff directed community members to share program proposals with central-office staff; the transcript names Miss Alvarette/Albrerette as a point of contact for coordinating community program proposals and events.

- On special education, the receiver said the department will receive support, including a district-wide audit and continued improvements to ensure that students with IEPs receive required services.

Ending

Speakers were thanked; the meeting adjourned after public comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Receiver's Meeting 1/23/25","oneSentenceSummary","A series of public commenters at the Jan. 23 Chester-Upland receivers meeting raised local school concerns, proposed community partnerships and requested follow-up on special-education services.","taxTitle","Chester-Upland SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",39917,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6669580,"Receivers meeting approves minutes and routine agenda packages (A1—1-A89, B1—B7, C1—C26)",134,2313000,2447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2173703-e8668c5fe9057396d10ab32636033907&start=2313&end=2447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2173703-e8668c5fe9057396d10ab32636033907/thumbnail_2313000.jpg","/articles/6669580/Pennsylvania/Receivers-meeting-approves-minutes-and-routine-agenda-packages-A11-A89-B1B7-C1C26","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669580-0a751512483b107406540809a872bf2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771017189&Signature=NUcwzgCaW1jaR2NBmbmvPaXLUgQ95Qrp2oU~n2U6jI733snDERTLJF2jBpO5BNGAnIju8mCTUfNbsT4KsCoVlgPcJYwXYszT0H8gGCuA2Yw84gVvCeFcm3vHzOBHo9ZOZZ4gLk54TUZrBt6WmDncF-YUr3dxXniy3sk3FOY4nIvGm~r99ePGJ08eVogi65XzQFTUoOnYRDbCjmVTdEGfIckYrBMWudujppsdNQDgD09Yvt4K740Hw9pUwoJ2i-XKktBew1yG41hKxe3eiPgSPr481K46~~YjXIQO2l~OTGgB-TtTsOJpGoQp0H2MzpZUFF7LRm7tYUXh8H5I5YizOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The receivers meeting with the public on Jan. 23 approved the minutes from the Nov. 26, 2024 meeting and approved grouped action items across the education, personnel and business agendas.

What passed

- Approval of minutes: The minutes of the Nov. 26, 2024 receivers meeting with the public \"are hereby approved,\" the record shows.

- Education agenda: Action items A1 through A89 were approved as presented.

- Personnel agenda: Action items B1 through B7 were approved as presented.

- Business agenda: Action items C1 through C26 were approved as presented.

Record details and limitations

- The public transcript records the approvals but does not provide recorded motion text, the names of a mover and seconder, or a roll-call vote tally for these grouped approvals. The meeting record therefore shows outcome \"approved\" for each grouped item but does not supply vote counts or individual member votes.

Ending

The meeting proceeded to public comment after agenda approvals and later adjourned.
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The Digital Academy is the district's fully virtual, in-district program that allows students to remain enrolled in Chester-Upland while learning remotely and retaining access to district extracurriculars and supports. The presenter said the program had 86 students enrolled in grades 6 through 12, with most enrollment concentrated in ninth grade.

Why it matters: the Digital Academy is positioned as a local alternative to cyber-charter schools, and district leaders said they are investing in recruitment and program improvements to keep students in-district.

Program details and outcomes

- Schedule and curriculum: The presenter described a hybrid model in which students spend approximately half the school day in synchronous instruction and the other half on independent work with access to teacher office hours. The program uses Pearson Connexus as its learning-management system and aligns courses to Pennsylvania standards.

- Attendance and course completion: Between quarter 1 and quarter 2 the presenter reported average daily attendance rose from 65% to 71%, and students' on-track credit completion moved from 63% of attempted credits to a projected 72% for quarter 2.

- Student population and supports: The presenter said students enroll or transfer into Digital Academy for varied reasons, including maternity leave, housing instability and family safety concerns. The program offers office hours, postsecondary seminars, social-emotional supports and planned in-person events and labs to build student connections.

- Recruitment and partnerships: The presenter said the district is planning a website overhaul and marketing campaign to reach families who live in the district but do not currently attend district schools. The Digital Academy is forming partnerships for referrals, including with Delco CYS.

What officials did not specify

- No detailed academic comparison to Keystone test outcomes was provided; the presenter said Firefly assessment results exist but warned that not all students took the Firefly, making direct Keystone comparisons difficult.

Ending

District staff said they will continue marketing work and coordinate with the central office and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) on outreach to retain and recruit students for the Digital Academy.","The district's in-district Digital Academy told the Jan. 23 meeting it serves 86 students in grades 6\u001212, improved average daily attendance from 65% to 71% between quarters and increased the share of attempted credits earned from 63% to a projected 72% in quarter 2.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6669589,"Chester-Upland receiver reports staffing, facilities and program updates; clean-school-bus rebate application pending",902,96000,998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2173703-e8668c5fe9057396d10ab32636033907&start=96&end=998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2173703-e8668c5fe9057396d10ab32636033907/thumbnail_96000.jpg","/articles/6669589/Pennsylvania/Chester-Upland-receiver-reports-staffing-facilities-and-program-updates-clean-school-bus-rebate-application-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669589-02fa77b72bd70f89f76c5b85770c3e2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771017189&Signature=FXNqZuzfA7d3z~O59ziHwAM49uGKb6sjPCfdWs2g6ysFu-rSUdHa0yQ5NuMzBS0Y1tbqcLe0sfZU-d31DjjDlkXV39O6tFHIEVyYUgzWQFgJL2vkFUo7OQKuF2y66QvoZsN0bBnb6qAvby7iHGsKF0qpSfU1So1GxBDfK5tUd6xZymA9DRrcs0GxT5Mpth~qMIRlsUu2FAkzdKeLSHYhKQyncdy9sNDwcgkJQ5QVcELzdsog~~Vvy~Rv6vF~ETcUYID6AuSqDQSv82PMTtu9IyW3saZ5ypCsIfjHdVdWWHbVRmekJ~~RT-QkMkCqjroXVirtX3PKKwvOLxOLaxzl1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Mameen, the receiver for Chester-Upland School District, told the Jan. 23 receivers meeting with the public that district leaders are moving forward on several staffing, facilities and program items aimed at stabilizing operations and expanding student supports.

The update covered business-office staffing, an ongoing effort to complete the district's 2021 audit, restroom renovations and the removal of underground storage tanks at the Toby Farms campus, and human-resources work tied to contract bargaining. \"The business office has been fully staffed with support from the HR department,\" Dr. Mameen said, and bargaining sessions with teachers are scheduled to begin in February.

Why it matters: the district is balancing near-term facilities repairs and long-pending financial audits with recruitment and bargaining activity that officials say affect classroom operations and student services.

Key operational items

- Facilities and finance: The receiver said restroom renovations at Toby Farms and removal of underground storage tanks near the transportation office are underway. The 2021 audit is \"closer to being completed,\" Dr. Mameen said, noting the district had supplied legal representation documents to the auditing firm.

- Staffing and HR: The district reported new hires in the business office (an accounting specialist, a federal accounting specialist and a business office administrative assistant) and ongoing recruitment for certified teachers and other vacancies for the 2025-26 school year. Contract bargaining sessions are slated to begin in February.

- Special education and student supports: Dr. Mameen highlighted special-education professional development, including an autism initiative boot camp and an emotional-support consultant assigned to Chester High School. The district said early-intervention work for students transitioning to kindergarten is continuing in partnership with Ellen Seeds. The receiver reported district enrollment at about 3,081 students.

- Transportation and federal programs: The district is partnering with Chester Elite Transportation on a Clean School Bus Rebate Program application. If awarded and implemented as planned, the rebate would fund replacement of six diesel buses with six zero-emission buses in 2025, pending final approval of the application.

- Technology and security: Information Technology staff are evaluating upgrades to internal connections that may qualify for an 85% discount, assessing cybersecurity software and reviewing electronic hall-pass vendors. The district is also exploring expansion of its esports program.

- Community partnerships: Dr. Mameen noted district collaboration with the city of Chester, Swarthmore College and the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility on lead-testing and screening initiatives for students, and thanked external donors who supported recent toy and supply drives.

What officials did not specify

- Exact timelines and funding sources for Toby Farms renovations were not provided. The status of the 2021 audit was described as \"closer\" to completion but no firm final date was given. The Clean School Bus application is \"pending;\" no contract or delivery timeline for bus replacement was stated.

Ending

District leaders asked parents and community members to contact building principals or central office staff with questions and noted upcoming events and family engagement opportunities, including a districtwide scholarship symposium on Jan. 29 and a FAFSA workshop on Feb. 5.","At the Jan. 23 receivers meeting, the district receiver provided updates on staffing, audits, special-education initiatives, planned facility work at Toby Farms and a pending clean-school-bus rebate application to replace six diesel buses with zero-emission vehicles.","actionData","errors"]

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