Coatesville Area School District Board Meeting 6/9/2026

The Coatesville Area School District Board held a finance committee meeting and a special board meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing extensively on budget approval, contract renewals, and procurement decisions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board approved the final general fund budget totaling approximately $256.5 million, with a real estate tax rate set at 45.917 mills. They also approved the Homestead Farmstead property tax reduction and ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Coatesville Area Teachers Association, providing budget certainty and supporting teacher compensation. Procurement actions included approval of technology equipment purchases such as district network equipment for Doun Elementary at $150,320, 150 desk phones for $5,542, and renewal of various service contracts including elevator phone access, custodial services, fire protection testing, and software licenses. The board also discussed policy updates related to school calendar holidays and considered new initiatives like before and after school care programs for students with special needs. Multiple motions to move financial statements, budget resolutions, and contract approvals to the full board were passed unanimously, reflecting a comprehensive approach to fiscal management and operational planning for the district.