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Chester County Board approves new science textbooks, affirms participation in state teacher bonus program and keeps nonresident tuition rates
Summary
At a regular meeting, the Chester County Board of Education approved a districtwide science textbook adoption, passed a resolution to accept one-time $2,000 state bonuses for eligible 'existing educators' under the Education Freedom Act of 2025, and kept nonresident tuition rates at $600 for one student and $1,000 for two or more.
The Chester County Board of Education approved a districtwide science textbook adoption, passed a resolution to participate in a one-time state teacher bonus under the Education Freedom Act of 2025, and maintained the district—s nonresident tuition rates at a regular meeting.
Board members voted to approve a recommended set of science textbooks selected by the district textbook adoption committee, a resolution affirming the board—s intention to participate in the state—s one-time educator bonus program, and a recommendation to keep nonresident tuition at $600 for one student and $1,000 for two or more students. Each motion was approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
The textbook adoption was presented by Mister Kilsner on behalf of the adoption committee led by Melanie Peel. Kilsner said the committee—s recommendation…
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