West Chester schools expect tax hike

Highlights of yesterday's monthly West Chester Area School Board meeting included approval of a preliminary budget for the 2012-2013 school year, the district reported.

The $202.7 million budget exceeds the current budget of $201.7 million, resulting in an expected 1.7 percent tax increase. It includes reductions in expenses by more than $1.1 million, new revenue sources for more than $350,000 and the use of $1.4 million from the budget reserve. The final budget is scheduled for adoption at the April 30 meeting. More information about the proposal can be found at http://home.wcasd.net/files/_abLJp_/8e9e5b13ebfcb45d3745a49013852ec4/2012-13Budget_presentation_Revised_3.16.2012_revised.pdf.