Coatesville Area School District Board Meeting 4/28/2026

The Coatesville Area School District Board held a meeting on April 28, 2026, which included a detailed quarterly update on ongoing capital improvement projects, notably the North Brandywine new middle school construction. The board discussed the project's budget, noting that the low construction bids came in at approximately $74.5 million, under the anticipated hard cost budget of $83.6 million, with a total project budget of about $103 million including soft costs. The board was asked to approve awarding contracts to four prime contractors for this project. Additionally, updates were provided on other school facility projects such as Doe Run Elementary and King's Highway Elementary, including site work, building progress, and upcoming bids for future construction phases. The board also approved several budget items including the 2026-2027 Chester County Intermediate Unit Core Services and Occupational Education budgets, totaling over $84 million combined, with the district's contributions specified. A personnel report was approved, noting retirements and resignations. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about the closure of the Coatesville Cyber Academy, with parents and staff expressing disappointment and highlighting potential financial impacts due to increased cyber charter school enrollment. The board confirmed that the decision to close the Cyber Academy had been voted on at a prior public meeting. The meeting concluded with recognitions of student achievements and robotics club presentations, as well as announcements regarding legislative advocacy and upcoming board member vacancies.