October 8, 2024 - ChaddsFordLive.com

What to do about CF Patton

cfpms-entrance-24 copy — A community conversation on the future of C.F. Patton Middle School is set for 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the school.

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District invites community members to join a special Community Conversation on its Middle School Feasibility Study. The event is set to take place tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Charles F. Patton Middle School.

Guests will be invited to tour the Middle School and to answer questions as small groups and as individuals about the building.

All are welcome, including staff, students, families, partners, and residents. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

About the study

“For years, members of our community have called attention to chronic concerns about the Middle School building and campus,” said UCFSD Superintendent John Sanville.

“Given those concerns, we are reviewing all relevant possibilities for improving them. As a first step, the School Board voted in June to approve a Feasibility Study with architectural firm Marotta/Main.”

After providing multiple opportunities for public engagement, the UCFSD School Board will vote in February 2025 on a recommendation to maintain, renovate, or replace the current middle school.

For now, no decisions have been made.

The final Community Conversation will be held on Monday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the middle school.

The Feasibility Study Report and Recommendation will be presented to the Board at a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Patton in advance of a vote at the Feb. 18 regular board meeting. Additional information about the Middle School Feasibility Study is available on the UCFSD website or by contacting msfeasibilitystudy@ucfsd.net anytime.

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• Chadds Ford Township supervisors Monday night voted to spend almost $300,00 in AERPA funds on several township projects. The Walkable Chadds Ford project will get $207,000, the Sewer Authority will get $40,000, and while Painters Crossing Condominium HOA will get $50,000 for its stream restoration project.

• The board awarded a winter maintenance contract to MOR Construction Service of Glen Mills. $1,670 for two years from Oct. 1 of this year to Sept. 30 of 2026. Trigg said the township has the option of extending the contract for another two years in two one-year increments. A four-year contract would cost $3,340. Supervisors opted for the straight two-year contract.

• Supervisors also accepted two resignations from volunteer positions. Lisa Wenrich resigned as deputy fire marshal and Bruce Prabel resigned as a member of the Chadds Ford Finance Committee. Supervisors’ Vice Chair Timotha Trigg thanked both for their service to the township and mentioned that Prabel has been a volunteer in the township for 45 years.

• The township is also dealing with a sinkhole repair on High Ridge Road. Township Manager Lacey Faber said the sinkhole developed behind the inlets on High Ridge. She said the township got a price of $2,000 to excavate and repair any leaks, and then restore the road. If they find anything more, it will be discussed. “Right now, we’re hoping it’s just a sinkhole,” she said. Supervisors voted to pay the $2,000 and consider other work that it deems necessary for a full repair, subject to the approval of the township engineer.

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Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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