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School Board 101 Information Session
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School Board 101
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The West Chester Area School District held a School Board 101 Information Session on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Speakers included Dr. Kalia Reynolds, Substitute Superintendent of the WCASD and Mary Curley, Director, Communications & Learning Solutions, Chester County Intermediate Unit. The session reviewed board member candidacy, roles, and responsibilities with time at the end for questions. The presentation has been posted here.
School Board Details
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WCASD School Board Seats and Regions
The WCASD School Board is comprised of nine directors who serve four-year terms and are elected by region.
There are five school board seats up for election during the May 2023 primary:
Region 1 – two vacant seats (West Chester Borough, parts of West Goshen Twp.)
Region 2 – two vacant seats (East Goshen Twp., West Whiteland Twp.)
Region 3 – one vacant seat (East Bradford Twp., Thornbury Twp. – Chester County, Thornbury Twp. – Delaware County, Westtown Twp., parts of West Goshen Twp.)
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School Board Eligibility
To be eligible to serve on the Board, a candidate must:
- be at least 18 years of age prior to appointment;
- a resident of the school district for at least one year prior to appointment;
- must not have an office or position which is incompatible with the office of school director,
- and be of good moral character and not otherwise ineligible to the office of school director.
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School Board Resources
- Chester County Voter Services or call 610-344-6410
- 2023 Candidate Packet will be posted on the Chester County Voter Services website the first week in February under the “Candidates Corner” page.
- 2023 PA Elections Important Dates to Remember
- Find information here on how to file a Statement of Financial Interests
Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) information: