The Chester County School Board started the process of reducing the list of 12 capital projects options at the April 15 work session where budget priorities were also discussed, as well as the community survey results.
Although a vote has not been taken, the consensus among the board members present seems to be leaning toward bond referendum that will encompass replacing Chester High School (and building at a new site,) replacing Lewisville High School (and building on the current site between LHS and Lewisville Elementary) and a new Great Falls High School wing and facility updates.
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