Government Directory
Who currently holds elected office across the greater West Chester area. This directory covers every government entity that serves local residents — the school board, the Borough, the seven surrounding townships, and county government in both Chester and Delaware counties. We keep it current as officials change.
WCASD Board of Education
Nine elected directors serving four-year terms across three voting regions.
wcasd.net/school-board/meet-the-board ↗Board President (School Board)
Elected by fellow board members to preside over meetings, coordinate the agenda with the Superintendent, and serve as the board's primary spokesperson. Has no additional vote or authority beyond their role as a director.
Key decisions: same as Director, plus setting meeting agendas and representing the board publicly.
- Daryl DurnellPresident · Region 2TermDec 2027Voting record →
School Board Director
One of nine elected members of the WCASD Board of Directors, representing one of three voting regions. Individual directors have no authority outside of board votes — all decisions are made collectively. The board sets school district policy, approves the annual budget, hires and evaluates the Superintendent, negotiates employee contracts, and approves curriculum.
Key decisions: annual budget, tax millage rate, hiring and evaluating the Superintendent, employee contracts, curriculum, facilities, and school closures or openings.
- Gary BevilacquaVice President · Region 3TermDec 2027Voting record →
- Karen FlemingDirector · Region 2TermDec 2029Voting record →
- Dr. Beth CampbellDirector · Region 3TermDec 2029Voting record →
- Dr. Laura DetreDirector · Region 3TermDec 2029Voting record →
- Katy FreyDirector · Region 1TermDec 2027Voting record →
- Ramon JacksonDirector · Region 1TermDec 2027Voting record →
- Ashley LahmDirector · Region 2TermDec 2027Voting record →
- Jewell ParkinsonDirector · Region 1TermDec 2029Voting record →