DASD names O’Donnell as new Superintendent

Robert J. O’Donnell DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Robert O’Donnell as its next superintendent of schools, Monday. “Our community asked for a strong leader, a good listener and an experienced superintendent,” said LeeAnn Wisdom, president of the DASD Board of Directors. “The board wanted...

DASD’s Lonardi to retire in June

Dr. Emilie Lonardi delivers the conferring of degrees during the 2021 DASD graduation ceremonies. DOWNINGTOWN — During the February 9 Downingtown Area School District (DASD) board meeting, the board of directors approved the retirement of district superintendent, Dr. Emilie M. Lonardi, effective June 30, 2022. Dr. Lonardi has served as a superintendent for the past 24 years, with the last five in...

Coup D’Ville: heard around town and more

New super seems like a great pick, a big loss to the Unionville community and other thoughts of the week Editor’s Note: This is the first entry of a new local news/opinion column, which mixes small news heard around town, along with quick takes on issues of the day, a bit of insight about what we’re doing here and the odd non sequitur. We hope you enjoy it. By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com This...

Op-Ed: Board member objects to cost of new superintendent

Editor’s Note: Dr. Price distributed this statement prior to Monday night’s Board of Education meeting but chose not to read it into the record, citing his desire not to detract from the appointment of Dr. John Sanville as the district’s new Superintendent of Schools. By Dr. Paul Price, Member, Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education Before I get started I want to make it very clear...

Sanville named new Unionville schools’ chief

New superintendent promoted from role supervising middle and high school, will take over formally from Sharon Parker Sept. 1 By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Dr. John Sanville, the new Superintendent of Schools for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. PENNSBURY — And so, a new era begins for the Unionville-Chads Ford School District. The Board of Education hired Dr. John Sanville...

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...