The West Chester Area School Board operates under a committee structure. Each committee meets on an as-needed basis to discuss agenda items for School Board meetings and to receive informational updates from the Administration on matters within the committee’s area of concern. Committee chairs and members are appointed by the Board President after the President’s election in December. All public committee meetings are advertised as required by law. In addition, the School Board President appoints Board representatives and liaisons in various areas. These persons report back to the Board on matters of general concern at the regular monthly Board meetings.

President - Karen Fleming
Vice President - Gary Bevilacqua

Education Committee (Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month):

Chair - Daryl Durnell
Members - Jewell Parkinson, Dr. Laura Detre, Katy Frey

Pupil Services Committee (Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month):

Chair - Daryl Durnell
Members -  Dr. Laura Detre, Jewell Parkinson, Katy Frey

Property and Finance Committee (Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month):

Chair - Gary Bevilacqua
Members - Alex Christy, Dr. Karen Herrmann, Stacey Whomsley

Personnel Committee (Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, when necessary):

Chair - Dr. Karen Herrmann
Members - Gary Bevilacqua, Alex Christy, Stacey Whomsley

Policy Committee (Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month):

Chair - Dr. Laura Detre
Members - Gary Bevilacqua, Alex Christy, Stacey Whomsley

Liaison Positions

Chester County Intermediate Unit - Daryl Durnell
PSBA Representative - Dr. Karen Herrmann
Legislative Liaison - Alex Christy

Meetings will be live-streamed on the WCASD YouTube Channel.

Procedures for public comment can be found here.

Persons who need accommodations and wish to attend meetings should contact Linda Cherashore, Board Secretary at 484-266-1018 by the Wednesday before the meeting.