Chester County commissioners approve school budget amendment; county staff report tax collections at about 93%

Chester County commissioners approved a budget amendment for the county school system and accepted multiple quarterly financial reports during their May 2025 meeting.

The amendment and the quarterly reports were presented after review by the budget committee and passed on voice votes with no opposition recorded. A school-system representative identified in the meeting as “Miss Stacy” answered questions before the vote.

County staff reported that property tax collections were at about 93% as of March 31, according to the financial update presented at the meeting. Commissioners exchanged brief comments and approved the county’s quarterly reports, several of which the chair said had previously gone through the budget committee.

The actions at the meeting were procedural approvals of the minutes, the school budget amendment and other budget items; no new tax rates or additional appropriations were enacted during this session. Commissioners indicated follow-up through the budget process where needed.