West Chester Area School District Policy Review Committee Meeting & Monthly Board Meeting 5/28/2026

The West Chester Area School District held a Policy Review Committee Meeting and Monthly Board Meeting on May 28, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract with the University of Pennsylvania to lead a strategic leadership development cohort for up to 20 administrators at a cost of $5,000 per participant, funded by Title II. Additionally, the committee approved a contract with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to provide leadership services and a flexible instructional date plan required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, allowing the district to engage in five flexible days per year. The board also approved the appointment of new board secretary and assistant board secretary/treasurer positions and authorized a contract with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) to conduct a compensation analysis and market assessment. Several policy updates were reviewed and approved, including revisions to employee dress code guidelines and integrated pest management policy. No capital improvement projects or major purchasing decisions were discussed during this meeting.