U’ville board candidates forum shows more agreement than disagreement
Candidates in lone contested race do show differing views on HS project, outsourcing
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Victor DuPuis (left) and Robert MacPherson answer questions during Thursday night's Meet The Candidates event for Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education candidates.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — With only one contested seat in three regions, it might not be a major shock that...
Column: We should take Parker at her word
Pointing fingers about why Sharon Parker is retiring seems counter-productive
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Retiring Unionville Superintendent of Schools Sharon Parker enjoys a laugh with members of the Board of Education after being presented with a sash by ember Holly Manzone, after Parker announced her retirement Monday night.
It didn’t take long for it to happen. Fingers were being...
Teachers, district spar publicly over contract talks
Both sides claim the other is putting out inaccurate information on the web
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — So much for the era of good feelings.
The ongoing talks between the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers turned publicly angry Monday night at the Board of Education meeting, as both sides alleged the other is posting misleading information...
Meet the school board candidates, April 28
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In association with the Chester County League of Women Voters, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District PTO is sponsoring a Meet The School Board Candidates Night, April 28. This is a good opportunity to learn first hand how the candidates feel about issues that are important to you.
The event will be held in the Unionville Elementary School auditorium, starting at 7 p.m.
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Parker announces retirement as Unionville superintendent
Cites family needs, desire to spend more time with family in opting to end her five-year at helm of school district
Updated 9:35 a.m., 4/26/11: adds quotes, more details
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Superintendent of Schools Sharon Parker receives an ovation from the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education — and some flowers at the close of Monday night's meeting.
EAST MARLBOROUGH...
MacPherson seeks to find balance on Unionville school board
Seeking contested Region A seat, E. Marlborough resident says he hopes to improve board’s move toward transparent operations
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Robert MacPherson of East Marlborough is seeking the Region A Unionville-Chadds Ford board of Education seat.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In the only contested race for the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, in Region A, Robert...
Unionville cuts offer to teachers, cites state aid cuts
Follows Gov. Corbett’s call for pay freeze by offering no raise in current year
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although it appears some progress had been made in the ongoing contract talks between the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers, the district has pulled a previous offer from the negotiating table, based on a deal proposed by a state...
Unionville administrators take pay freeze, again
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced Thursday that its administrators have agreed to take a pay freeze for the 2011-2012 school year.
This would be the second straight year that the district’s administrators agreed to hold the line on salaries as the district grapples with a $1.1 million dollar budget deficit, after proposed cuts in state funding. This subject,...
Deal reached in Unionville teachers’ continuing education rules
Takes one major issue off the table in the ongoing talks between the district and its teachers
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The first concrete sign of progress in the ongoing talks between the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers union came when the two sides agreed on new rules about what courses teachers can take and from which educational institutions...
Unionville board leans against increasing tax hike
Boosting tax rate from 1.0% to 1.4% would mean about $20 increase; social workers, guidance and librarians could be in crosshairs instead
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
An average propety taxpayer in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District would see about $20 of additional taxes if the board were to boost the tax rate to the state's Act maximum. Right now, a narrow majority appears...
