Email: boardcomment@spring-ford.net

Correspondence sent to this email address will be shared with Board Members. Correspondence with the Board must state your name and if you are a District resident.

Individual School Board members email addresses:
Individual Board Members may be emailed at the email addresses below. While individual Board Members may respond to emails sent to their individual Board Member email address, there shall be no expectation of such a response. Please keep in mind that a Board Member speaks only on their behalf, and not on behalf of the Board as a whole.

REGION I
Heidi Goldsmith, heidi_goldsmith@spring-ford.net
Karen Weingarten, karen_weingarten@spring-ford.net
Dr. Margaret Wright, margaret_wright@spring-ford.net

REGION II
Clinton L. Jackson, clinton.jackson@jacobs.com
Theresa Westwood, theresa_westwood@spring-ford.net
Dr. Sagar Sharma, sagar_sharma@spring-ford.net

REGION III
Gabrielle (Abby) Deardorff (Vice President), gabrielle_deardorff@spring-ford.net
Erica Hermans (President), erica_hermans@spring-ford.net
David Laky, david_laky@spring-ford.net

USPS Mail:
Attn: Board Secretary
Spring-Ford Area School District
857 South Lewis Road
Royersford, PA 19468

In Person:
The Spring-Ford Board of School Directors believes the community has the right to bring before the Board issues and concerns they may have about items on the agenda, or about items in general which affect the district or their children. Because of this belief and philosophy, the Board will schedule a time at the beginning and conclusion of every meeting to have an opportunity for community members to share their concerns with the Board. At the start of the meeting, members from the public may comment on agenda items only. The school board will move through the meeting agenda, then at the end, when prompted, there will be time for Public Comment.  Speakers will be asked to state their name and the area in which they live before making their comment. 

Work Session and Board Meetings are held in the Spring-Ford Area High School Cafeteria at 350 South Lewis Road in Royersford. Committee Meetings are held in the District Office Conference Room at 857 South Lewis Road in Royersford.

The Spring-Ford Board of School Directors utilizes a committee structure to efficiently accomplish their work. The standing committees - including Property, Policy, Extracurricular, Finance, Curriculum and Technology, and Community Relations - meet on a regular schedule to complete due diligence. These meetings are all open to the public and typically held at the District Office (unless otherwise noted). The committee then reports information and recommendations to the full board.

A Work Session meeting, held the third Monday of the month, allows Board Members time to discuss agenda items in greater detail. Board members then vote on agenda items at the next meeting, the Board Meeting, held the fourth Monday of the month.

The Superintendent, in cooperation with the Board President, prepares the Work Session and Board Meeting agendas, which include all recommendations from Board Committees. Agendas are posted to the Spring-Ford website at least 24 hours before a meeting.

Dear Spring-Ford Area School District Families, Students, and Staff,
 
At the school board meeting on February 24, 2025, the Spring-Ford Area School District Board of Directors adopted a "Welcoming Resolution," reaffirming our commitment to ensuring that every student, staff member, and family in our district feels safe, valued, and included.
 
Over the past several months, the Board has received communications from families expressing concerns about the impact of recent executive orders and changes in regulations, and what these developments mean for their children. While we understand that there is uncertainty in these times, we want to make one thing abundantly clear to our community: Spring-Ford School Board stands firmly committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
 
The key actions outlined in the approved resolution, which you can access here, are as follows:

• Inclusive Environment: All schools within the district will actively strive to be places where students and families can seek help, assistance, and safety from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to ancestry, national origin, language, or immigration status.
• Protection Against Discrimination: The District will take all necessary steps to prevent discrimination, harassment, or targeting of students and families based on actual or perceived ancestry, national origin, primary language, or immigration status.
• Safeguarding Privacy: Student information will be protected in accordance with federal and state law, including Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and will not be shared with unauthorized individuals or organizations.
• Refusal of Unlawful Enforcement: The District will not engage in unlawful immigration enforcement on its property and will direct all related inquiries to the Superintendent’s Office for review.

As the Board continues to support the well-being of Spring-Ford students, we must remember that schools are meant to be safe havens where children can learn and grow without fear. The safety of our students should never be compromised by outside forces that may seek to undermine that sense of security.
 
In summary, this resolution reaffirms the will of the Board of Directors and our commitment to upholding the District’s mission to embrace inclusivity and foster wellness. The Board of Directors is dedicated to cultivating an environment where all individuals have a sense of belonging, where diversity is not only accepted but celebrated, and where every student can thrive—regardless of background, identity, or beliefs. We remain steadfast in our commitment to these values.
 
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping to advance Spring-Ford as a welcoming place for all.
 
Sincerely,

Erica Hermans, President, SFASD Board of Directors
Abby Deardorff, Vice President, SFASD Board of Directors