WCASD Property and Finance & Teaching, Learning and Equity Committee Meetings 5/21/2026

The West Chester Area School District held a joint Property and Finance & Teaching, Learning and Equity Committee meeting on May 21, 2026, focusing extensively on budget forecasting, capital projects, and procurement decisions. The committee reviewed and approved the 2026-27 final budget with a proposed tax increase of 3.3% for Chester County residents and 7.5% for Delaware County residents, balancing expenditures of approximately $345 million. They also approved the 2026-27 homestead farmstead exclusion resolution and continued assessment of transfer and earned income taxes. Procurement actions included awarding a three-year $28,192.80 service agreement with Flex IP Solutions for SIP trunk services and several capital reserve project bid awards for district-wide infrastructure improvements such as switchgear cleaning and concrete sidewalk replacements. The meeting also covered facilities management, highlighting the district's 2.2 million square feet of building space with a replacement value near $900 million and the importance of consistent capital investment. Additionally, the committee approved the adoption of the HMH Into Reading core instructional material for K-5 ELA, with implementation delayed to 2027-28 to allow for curriculum alignment and professional development. Other approvals included contracts for leadership development services with the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the district's Flexible Instructional Day Plan. Overall, the meeting addressed key procurement decisions, budget allocations, and capital improvement planning to support district operations and educational priorities.