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Downingtown Area SD reports kindergarten surge, construction delays and state budget uncertainty
Summary
Superintendent Dr. O'Donnell and staff reported 839 students enrolled in full-day kindergarten, ongoing elementary construction delays at Beavercreek and West Bradford, and uncertainty after competing state budget bills; trustees were briefed but took no policy action.
Dr. Paul O'Donnell, superintendent of the Downingtown Area School District, told the board that the district is entering the school year with a stronger-than-expected kindergarten cohort and ongoing facilities work while state-level budget negotiations remain unresolved.
At the board meeting, Dr. O'Donnell welcomed faculty returning for the year and introduced two operational updates. "We welcome all of our faculty back on Tuesday," he said, and asked district staff to report on enrollment and facilities.
Dr. Chance said the district currently has 839 students enrolled in the kindergarten program, an increase of 135…
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