At a special legislative meeting on Tuesday, May 27, the CSD Board of School Directors voted unanimously to close the Elkins Park School, which houses the district’s fifth and sixth graders. According to the feasibility study the district commissioned, Elkins Park School has outlasted its “useful life.” Under the plan Administration put forth, rising fifth graders would remain in elementary schools for the 25-26 school year. The Empowerment Program in Cheltenham (EPIC) would move into the new wing of Elkins Park School (built in 1991). Rising sixth graders would move to the modulars for the 25-26 school year, and sixth grade only will remain there for 26-27 school year. Rising sixth graders would move to Cedarbrook for the 27-28 school year. As a result of the grade reconfiguration, Cedarbrook will receive a 19-classroom addition, and Glenside will add six classrooms and expanded parking. For more detailed information, view the slide deck> https://ow.ly/AsRf50W0UFI (fb)

SSAC at EP Dr. Scriven convened his Elkins Park Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council for its final meeting of the year on Wednesday, May 28. Dr. Scriven updated the students on the outcome of the Elkins Park School vote and answered questions about the plan. He told the students of his idea to have a planning retreat at the Administration Building this summer so when school begins again in August the group can hit the ground running. Finally, the students discussed the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Thank you, students, for an engaging year! (fb)