Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
At its Jan. 27 meeting the Coatesville Area School District board approved creation of a school news advisor and up to two personal‑finance teachers to meet a Pennsylvania requirement, accepted HR appointments including an assistant principal, and authorized $76,788 for replacement multimedia computers after a student appeal.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Union Community Care to provide year‑round, on‑site primary health services at Coatesville Area Senior High School; board members cited strong student interest in the partnership.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
District leaders presented a 30,000‑foot data profile showing roughly 5,250 students, 61% economically disadvantaged and 28–32% of students receiving special education services. Administration proposed a Succeed by 3 task force to expand early literacy and math interventions and engage community partners.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
Residents from Hillview and nearby neighborhoods told the Coatesville Area School District Jan. 13 they oppose a proposed LERDA tax abatement for the Brandywine View development, citing projected short‑term net costs to the district, student‑generation estimates, traffic and stormwater concerns. Board members expressed reservations and the chair said she was unlikely to place the item on a future agenda.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
The operations committee recommended that the Coatesville Area School District publish an Act 34 public‑hearing notice for a new North Brandywine Middle School and adopt a resolution setting a maximum project cost of $96,202,044 and a maximum building cost of $57,522,490; the recommendation is to send the advertisement to the board for final action.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
The finance committee recommended a budget resolution to stay within the adjusted Act 1 index (4.5%), advanced acceptance of the Ready to Learn block grant for planning uses, approved appraisal services for tax appeals and recommended creation of up to two personal finance teacher positions to meet a new statewide graduation requirement.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
The Coatesville Area School District board approved a K–8 realignment plan intended to balance enrollments and racial/socioeconomic composition across four elementary schools, close East Bellfield and Callen, reopen Doe Run Elementary, and grandfather current fourth-graders for one year.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
Superintendent Dr. Rybarczyk reported that four CASD schools were exited from federal school improvement designations under ESSA, highlighted a successful coats drive (84 coats donated) and student events, and previewed upcoming committee meetings and family communications.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
The superintendent reported construction progress at Doe/Dough Run Elementary, said a district outreach campaign has returned 64 students from charters (saving about $500,000), and discussed an estimated $6.3 million net increase from the recent state budget that may reduce pressure on reserves.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Coatesville Area SD
Public commenters asked the board about a coach listed as resigning without his consent, difficulties renting district gyms for community leagues, and whether the district is intentionally hiring minority administrators to match its diverse student body.