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Votes at a glance: West Chester Area School District board actions, March 24, 2025
Summary
A summary of formal motions and board votes taken at the March 24 West Chester Area School District meeting, including approval of minutes, personnel recommendations, the consent agenda, a technology e‑rate award, and adoption of the district's 2025–2028 comprehensive plan.
The West Chester Area School District Board of Directors took several formal actions at its March 24 meeting. Below is a concise summary of motions that were moved and approved during the session.
Votes and outcomes
- Approval of minutes (02/24/2025 board meeting): Motion to approve minutes was made and carried by voice vote.
- Approval of agenda (03/24/2025): Motion to approve the meeting agenda carried by voice vote.
- Approval of personnel recommendations (March personnel report): The board approved the personnel slate presented by Dr. Ulmer. The personnel report listed two resignations, eight retirement notifications (names and years of service presented), recommended hires including one teacher and one athletic trainer, two secretaries, one accounting technician and additional supplemental contracts and summer staff; the motion carried by voice vote.
- Approval of consent agenda (03/24/2025 consent agenda as listed): Motion carried by voice vote; the consent agenda included standard consent items and committee recommendations presented in materials.
- Approval of 2025–2028 Comprehensive Plan: The board voted to approve the district’s 2025–2028 comprehensive plan. Motion moved by Director Dornell and seconded by Doctor Dietrich; the board voted in favor and the motion carried.
- Approval of technology E‑Rate bid award (2526): The board approved an award to Optum Security for technology E‑Rate bids cited at $391,002.54 (as presented). The motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Notes and context
- Personnel: Dr. Ulmer’s personnel report listed eight retirees by name with years of service (examples: Mark Fabian, 35 years; Marion Jackson, 31 years; several others). The report also stated that 12 teachers earned tenure in Pennsylvania and requested approval of various hires and supplemental contracts.
- Contracts and capital bids: During the Property & Finance Committee report the administration listed recommended bid awards for district‑wide playground work, fencing repairs, floor replacements and interior painting; committee recommended approval of those bid awards for inclusion in capital plans. The committee also recommended a one‑year delay to remove modular classrooms at Exton Elementary due to rising enrollment.
- Public comment: Several speakers addressed the board about the proposed high‑school schedule/reimagining during the public comment period; those comments did not produce a board vote at this meeting.
