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Board approves final budget and moves to end StaffEZ custodial contract
Summary
The Chester County Board approved its final 2025–26 budget draft, added a state $2,000 teacher bonus, accepted a small (0.3%) TISA estimate reduction, and voted to end the StaffEZ custodial contract, transitioning custodial work back in‑house with contractual 90‑day notice.
The Chester County Board of Education voted to accept its final 2025–26 budget draft after staff summarized recent estimate changes and staffing adjustments.
Finance staff noted the May TISA estimate showed a roughly 0.3% decrease in the state funding estimate, which is not expected to significantly affect the district budget. The board also incorporated a state $2,000 teacher bonus program into the budget for qualifying full‑time educators; staff said the amount and qualification list will be finalized using the June estimate.
Administrators recommended ending the district’s partnership with StaffEZ for custodial services at the junior high and high school due to unacceptable performance. The board approved ending the contract and returning custodial positions to district employment; staff noted the contract requires a 90‑day notice and costs will carry across fiscal years during that transition.
A motion to approve the final budget was made and seconded and passed. The board’s budget committee will meet next week to continue work toward a final adopted tax rate with the county commission timelines in mind.
