Coatesville Area School District Board Meeting 5/12/2026

The Coatesville Area School District Board held a finance and operations committee meeting on May 12, 2026, focusing extensively on budget planning and procurement decisions for the 2026-2027 school year. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of various contracts and quotes such as a $149,320 loading dock repair by Drumheller Construction, a $465,400 roof replacement project at the intermediate high school awarded to United States Roofing Corporation, and a $185,644 renovation project for the district office by Walter Brooker and Company. The board also approved renewal of the district solicitor contract with Whistler Pearlstein LLP, noting significant cost savings compared to previous legal services. Additional procurement actions involved approval of quotes for student transportation mapping services, medical waste disposal, shredding services, educational software licenses, and purchases of textbooks and school supplies. The board discussed budget challenges including a projected $10.8 million budget gap and explored balancing strategies such as tax increase scenarios and strategic use of fund balance. Several policy updates and appointments were also approved. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple contract awards, budget allocations, and vendor selections critical to district operations and capital improvements.