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West Chester Area SD reports $10.6 million better-than-projected 2024-25 results; early 2026-27 budget shows $15 million shortfall
Summary
District finance staff reported unaudited 2024-25 results that improved by about $10.6 million versus projections, driven by lower payroll and stronger transfer and investment receipts; staff warned prescription drug costs and an unresolved state budget could widen a projected $15 million gap for 2026-27.
West Chester Area School District finance staff told the board on Aug. 25 that the district’s unaudited 2024-25 results were about $10.6 million better than the figures used in the May projection, and that the 2026-27 preliminary budget carries an early shortfall of roughly $15 million.
The findings came during the Property and Finance report when a district presenter summarized the August forecast model for the 2025-26 year and year-end 2024-25 results. “We did about $10,600,000 better than we had projected,” the presenter reported, attributing most of the improvement to lower-than-expected salaries and benefits and stronger one-time revenues.
Why it matters: The surplus generated this year will be used to offset part of next year’s projected deficit and help limit tax…
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