Haverford SD seeks to fill school board vacancy; apply by Jan. 8
HAVERFORD » The School District of Haverford Township Board of School Directors is actively accepting applications from interested persons to fill a current vacancy on the school board. All applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years of age • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Must be a resident of Haverford Township for at least one year.
• Additional requirements and conditions are listed in “Board Policy 004 Membership” accessible on the district website
A resume, cover letter, and responses to the questions noted below must be submitted to Board Secretary James Devereaux at jdevereaux@haverfordsd.net by 4 p.m. Jan. 8.
The Board of School Directors holds a public meeting Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m. to select five of the interested candidates and invite them to make a three-minute presentation to the Board on Thursday, Jan. 18.
The Board of School Directors will, at the regularly scheduled public meeting on Jan. 18, hear from the five invited candidates. The board will select the individual to fill the vacancy that same evening.
Questions for board candidates are:
• What ideas do you have to ensure that the School District curriculum and School Board policies meet the needs of all students, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion?
• In addition to being state required, is there a value to PSSA tests?
• What experiences or knowledge can you bring to the board in the area of curriculum, finance and or facilities?
• Why would you like to be on the school board?
Murtaugh portrait at art show
CHESTER » An art show produced by Art on Avenue of the States Gallery and hosted by Harrah’s Casino and Racetrack is currently on exhibit at the casino. One of the works on display in the show is a portrait of former major league baseball player and manager Danny Murtaugh by artist George Rothacker of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum. The show lasts until June 2018.
Before and during Danny’s professional career, he worked as a piece-work counter for welders at Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, which occupied the site where Harrah’s Casino now stands. During the time Danny was employed at the shipyard, he lived just a few blocks away in the 600 block of Barclay Street. As a testament to how professional sports salaries have changed, Murtaugh was a leagueleading major league base-stealer playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1941 and found it worthwhile to pick up extra money during the offseason in this manner.
The exhibit is on Harrah’s ground floor lobby and is opened 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All the works of art displayed in the exhibit can be found on the gallery’s website www.artavestates.com. For information, call Jim Vankoski at 610-909-4919.
Donate toys at Springfield legion
SPRINGFIELD » The Springfield American Legion is an official drop-off center for Toys for Tots in the Springfield area. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserves have been collecting new unwrapped toys for poor children since 1947. Please bring toys to the legion headquarters at 18 E. Springfield Road (across from the famous Sleepy Hollow Deli) between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays.
For information, call Post Commander Rocco Polidoro at 610-544-8900.
Student film fest in Concord
CONCORD » Garnet Valley High School alumnus and Temple University senior Paul Krueger hosts a film festival at the Rachel Kohl Library, 687 Smithbridge
Road, Glen Mills, from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. The festival features top student films from the Philadelphia Area.
Paul Krueger’s film “The Test,” based on Charles Carfagno’s book series “A Demon’s Quest,” headlines the festival. Admission is free and light food and refreshments are served.