WCASD Property & Finance and Teaching, Learning & Equity Committee Meetings 4/20/2026

The West Chester Area School District held its Property & Finance and Teaching, Learning & Equity Committee meetings on April 20, 2026. The Property & Finance Committee reviewed and approved the preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, highlighting a proposed 3.5% millage tax increase in Chester County and a 7.7% increase in Delaware County due to differing market values and assessment challenges. The budget discussion included favorable fuel bid results reducing transportation expenses, lower interest expenses from recent bond awards, and increased earned income tax revenues helping offset tax increases. Several capital improvement projects were approved, including districtwide flooring replacement, access control hardware upgrades, building automation system work, partial roof replacements at East High School, playground replacement at Westboro Maryland Elementary, and stadium lighting upgrades at Rustin High School, with contract awards to vendors such as Donald Risinger Incorporated, Fry Brothers Incorporated, Tri Group, Matt Masonry LLC, George Eli Associates, and Keystone Sports Construction. The Food Service Program equipment purchase and renovation plan was also approved, funded through program proceeds rather than taxpayer dollars. The Teaching, Learning & Equity Committee received a detailed presentation from Collegium Charter School on academic performance, student demographics, and curriculum improvements. Additionally, the committee approved the 2025-2026 school calendar closeout and designated five additional local holidays for the 2026-2027 school year. Motions related to budget adoption, capital project awards, and calendar approvals were passed during the meeting.