Column: time for a middle path to teachers’ contract
Deadlock won’t be solved by more posturing and playing politics
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
It’s Monday afternoon, and I don’t have the slightest idea of what to write.
Another manifesto from the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District popped into my email box Friday afternoon, which to be honest was not a lot different from the manifesto from the Unionville Chadds Ford Education...
‘Tall tale’ saga continues: no ruling on HS aud. variance
E. Marlborough Zoning Hearing Board wants written confirmation from fire companies on ability to cope with 58-foot building height; no impact seen on opening of school year
There won't be any resolution to the dispute over the height of the new auditorium at Unionville High School until September at the earliest, but officials say that the building can still be used for the start of the school...
Teachers say new board demands deadlocked contract talks
Union claims that new changes seniority, work hours offers stopped progress to new deal
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville district teachers say that the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education introduced seniority language and a range of new demands at the 11th hour in June contract talks — torpedoing any chance of a contract settlement before a July 1 deadline for healthcare...
District cuts salary offer to UCF teachers, talks stalled
Cites health care costs, proposal slows seniority wages hike cut framework previously rejected by teachers.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
As expected, the failure of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School district and its teachers to reach a deal on a new contract by July 1 meant two things: teachers won’t see a change in their health care costs or contribution in the 2011-12 school year...
E. Marlborough looking into ‘green’ energy ordinance
Board of supervisors gathering info, get presentation on residential wind turbines
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The East Marlborough Board of Supervisors is taking the first steps toward crafting an ordinance that would give township property owners options when it comes to installing "green" energy generation systems, such as this wind turbine manufacturered and sold by South...
Unionville’s Leipold at volleyball junior nationals
Mark Leipold, bottom left corner of the team photo, with his Team USA teammates.
Mark Leipold, Unionville High School, participated in the USA Volleyball Boys’ Junior Nationals in Minneapolis June 29 – July 2 with the Chantilly Virginia Volleyball Club’s 18 Storm team. Hundreds of boys teams teams in the open and club divisions, age levels 12 through 18, travelled from all over...
URA 10U’s win unprecedented 3rd straight district title
Overcome tough loss to Aston Valley, team wins tough pair to grab District 9 three-peat
By Brian Ladd, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com
The District 9 Champs: Ryan Baker, Sam Biddle, Stevie DeNucci, Connor Gilden, Ricky Hart, Jake Hornibrook, Brandon Mawn, Jack Opdahl, Alex Pelegrin, DJ Scott, Joe Zubillaga
“Three-peat” is a rare term used in professional sports when a team wins three championships. ...
Deal reached on HS auditorum dispute
Township, school district agree, but Zoning Hearing Board must approve variance
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A tentative deal to end a dispute over the height of the new auditorium at Unionville High School is place, pending approval from the East Marlborough Zoning Hearing Board.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Those of you hoping a wrecking ball might be lurking to tear down the new auditorium...
Unionville completes focus group process in new Super search
Community input, following sessions with students, teachers, employees and parents will help shape the interview process
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Now, the tough part comes.
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District completed the final phase Wednesday night of a series of focus groups to determine the qualities needed in a new Superintendent of Schools to replace...
Despite funds restoration, Unionville unlikely to rehire layoffs
Administrators preparing plan for $827K; teacher contract talks seen as stalled again
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the restoration of some $827,000 in state funds gives the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education some options in the coming weeks, it appears that one option won’t be restoring any of the support positions slashed in the 2011-12 budget.
Superintendent...
