Group makes accusations against CASD’s Taschner
Hits admin over test scores; Taschner cites lack of prep, years of previous mismanagement
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Dr. Cathy Taschner and the board of directors for the Coatesville Area School District held a school board meeting Tuesday night, in which their practices were again called into question by parents and tax payers in Coatesville.
CALN – Another contentious school...
CASD in process of changing policies after grand jury report
Handling of money, hiring process, cellphone policies under review
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – During two townhall-style meetings on Monday night, Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner said that changes have been made and will continue to be made in the district’s cellphone policies, hiring policies, administration training, and handling of facility...
Taschner, school board put Coatesville on the right path
For the first time in a while, education seems to come first for CASD
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — It was hard not to read the headlines this week from the Coatesville Area School District and feel like, finally, things are moving forward.
From the final severing of ties to former district solicitor James Ellison, to the resignation of Board of Education President Neil Campbell,...
Passion for positive influence drives Taschner’s efforts
CASD superintendent stresses community involvement, academics, transparency
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Dr. Cathy Taschner
COATESVILLE – The desire to positively impact as many students as she can and a passion for Chester County are what drew Dr. Cathy Taschner to her new position as Coatesville’s Superintendent of Schools.
“There were a number of educators who want to be superintendent,...
Coatesville School Board approves $148.8M budget
District’s 2014-15 budget to break even; Taschner takes over as superintendent
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board unanimously approved a general fund budget of $148,802,429 at Thursday night’s meeting.
The budget perfectly aligns with the projected expenditures for 2014-15, leaving no surplus or deficit.
During his presentation of the budget,...
CASD approves Taschner as superintendent of schools
Board OKs 3-year contract as citizens voice ‘no confidence’ in district
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Alain Foster reads a statement on behalf of fellow citizens stating that they have no confidence in the Board. The statement asked for the firing of Solicitor James Ellison and the resignations of five board members.
CALN – In a special meeting Tuesday night, the Coatesville...
Taschner is the pick for CASD Superintendent
Will be formally introduced at March 25 meeting
Dr. Cathy Taschner has been named as the new Superintendent of Schools for the Coatesville Area School District. She will be formally introduced at a March 25 meeting. Image courtesy Susquehanna Township School District.
CALN — Dr. Cathy Taschner — no stranger to controversy in her current role as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Susquehanna...
