November Events in the William Penn School District
The William Penn School District’s November 2019 Calendar of Activities/Events is available on the district website.
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Borough News
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5
Polls Open 7 am – 8 pm
The Borough of Yeadon reminds residents that Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. The polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. If you are in line when the polls close, you are entitled to vote.
To find your polling place, please click here.
YEADON BOROUGH POLLING PLACES
1st Precinct: Bell Avenue School
2nd Precinct: Yeadon Borough Hall
3rd Precinct: Grace Court
4th Precinct: Bell Avenue School
5th Precinct: William B. Evans School
6th Precinct: Penn Wood Cypress Street
7th Precinct: Bell Avenue School
8th & 9th Precincts: Yeadon Public Library
Safe Swap Zone at Borough Hall
The Yeadon Safe Swap Zone is an area where residents making online transactions can meet to exchange products and merchandise safely on Borough property under the watch of 24/7 surveillance cameras.
Located at the main entrance of Borough Hall by the Mayor’s office, the Safe Swap Zone includes the building lobby (during business hours only) and the area outside the main entrance during all other times. The borough decided to designate an area where people can safely exchange items in an effort to minimize risks or fraud and crime related to todays increasingly popular online marketplace.
The Safe Swap Zone is monitored by camera 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Meeting Date Changed for November Public Works and Code Committee
Due to the Election taking place on Tuesday, November 5, the borough’s November Public Works and Code Committee Meeting has been moved to Monday, November 4 for this month only.
William Penn School District Community Meetings
The William Penn School District Board of Directors Community Relations Committee invites students, staff, and families to an upcoming meeting focused on assessing the current strengths, challenges, needs and potential resources regarding the state of school climate in our district.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Social-emotional learning initiatives
• Counseling programs
• Trauma-informed and restorative practices
• Youth court
• Cultural competency and cultural relevance
• Encouraging family and community participation
• School discipline and safety
• Social and emotional well-being
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TWO MEETING DATES:
Wednesday, October 16 – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, November 20 – 4:00 pm
meetings held at WPSD Green Avenue Administration Building, 100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Update: Missing Colwyn Student Found
UPDATE: Authorities in Colwyn, Delaware County say a missing 9-year-old boy has been found safe.
According to WPVI, police said Tito Gleplay was last seen around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday near 3rd and Pine streets.
Around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, police said Tito was found safe.
No further details have been released.
Board of Trustees of the Yeadon Public Library Seeks Library Director
The Board of Trustees of the Yeadon Public Library seeks a dynamic community minded Library Director for our very active library located in a diverse community in Delaware County, PA.
The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and works effectively with the Borough Manager to oversee the safe and efficient operation of the library facility. The Director maintains relationships and provides necessary reports and information to Delaware County Libraries, and to the Board and staff of Yeadon Public Library.
The Director will possess a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution. The Director will have PA State Library Certification or eligibility to acquire same within 6 months, and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory and administrative experience in a public library or commensurate experience read more
