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 - Sue Tiernan
Vice President - Gary Bevilacqua

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

Chair - Dr. Kate Shaw
Members - Joyce Chester, Dr. Laura Detre, Daryl Durnell

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

Chair - Joyce Chester
Members -  Dr. Laura Detre, Daryl Durnell, Dr. Kate Shaw

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

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

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

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

Liaison Positions

Intermediate Unit - Mr. Daryl Durnell
PSBA Representative - Dr. Karen Herrmann
Legislative Liaison - Dr. Kate Shaw
Equity Report - Mr. Daryl Durnell

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.