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West Chester board approves 2026–27 building allocations and capital projects list
Summary
The West Chester Area School District board approved recommended building budget allocations for the 2026–27 school year and a capital projects list that includes roof refurbishments, playground and stadium lighting upgrades, and HVAC and boiler work. The board took the votes on Oct. 27 after the Property & Finance committee presented forecast and
The West Chester Area School District board approved the district's recommended building budget allocations for the 2026–27 school year and a list of capital projects on Oct. 27, 2025.
The Property & Finance Committee reported an October net increase in the ending fund balance of $1.8 million and a projected 2026–27 budget gap of approximately $13.7 million after the Act 1 index, driven in part by ongoing enrollment and cost projections. Mr. Scully, reporting for the administration, said the 2026–27 enrollment projection is 11,009 (an increase of 8 students from the current year) and that the recommended per‑pupil allocation (PPA) factor for 2026–27 is $155.82, a modest change from 2025–26.
Following that presentation, the board voted to approve the recommended building allocations (agenda item I‑4). The board then considered the 2026–27 capital projects list presented by the director of facilities, which included fund‑30 items such as roof refurbishments at Fugate Middle School and East High School (totaling about $911,001) and fund‑27 maintenance projects — emergency repairs, sidewalk and curb work, playground improvements, LED stadium lighting upgrades at Ruston High School, boiler and HVAC replacements, floor work and interior painting — with estimated costs in the multiple‑million range.
The board moved, seconded and approved the capital projects list as presented (agenda item I‑5).
No formal roll‑call tallies were provided in the public transcript for either vote; the minutes record the motions as moved and seconded and then approved by voice vote.
What the board approved: - 2026–27 building budget allocations as presented to the board (I‑4). - 2026–27 capital projects list including roof work, playground and fencing repairs, LED stadium lighting, boiler and HVAC replacements (I‑5).
Notes and next steps: The administration will continue to review the forecast model for potential savings to reduce millage impact in 2026–27. Committee meetings will continue monthly; the next Property & Finance Committee is scheduled for Nov. 17.
