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- Bucks County Technical High School budget: The board approved the Bucks County Technical High School 2025-26 expenditure budget totaling $35,079,532. Board members were asked to note this is the total budget for the technical high school and not the district’s sole obligation. A roll-call produced eight yes votes and the motion carried 8-0.

- BTESPA collective bargaining agreement: The board approved the 2025–2030 collective bargaining agreement with BTESPA (the district’s bargaining unit listed on the agenda). The motion passed on a roll-call vote of 8-0.

- Appointment of school board secretary: The board appointed Mary Anne Wagner as school board secretary for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029, with a stipend of $6,500 per year. The motion carried 8-0.

- Treasurer’s report, payroll and payments: The board accepted the treasurer’s report (cash concentration account $5,164,816.01; investment accounts $42,650,210.04 as of April 30, 2025) and approved the district payroll for April 2025 in the amount of $4,827,413.73. The board also approved payment of May bills, including general fund prepayments of $5,000,000, general fund regular payments of $5,695,526.89, and additional food service and student activity payments as listed on the agenda. Motions carried without recorded opposition.

- Designation of fund balance and routine consent agenda: The board approved the designation of fund balance and the consent agenda items covering policy, finance, operations, curriculum, special education and personnel as presented (items listed on the agenda). Those measures passed by recorded or voice votes and carried.

Why it matters: These routine and contractual approvals govern the district’s contributions to joint services (the technical high school), set administrative roles, and finalize routine finance and personnel actions that affect district operations.

For full context: Several of these items were discussed in committee meetings beforehand; the administration and board emphasized the items as part of standard year-end fiscal and personnel housekeeping.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BTSD Regular Board Meeting 5/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May meeting the board approved the Bucks County Technical High School 2025-26 spending plan, a BTESPA collective bargaining agreement, multiple finance items (payroll, bills, fund balance designation) and appointed a board secretary. Votes were unanimous where recorded.","taxTitle","Bristol Township SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",78432,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6545603,"Brookwood principal outlines new incentives, celebrates student engagement; district honors new teachers",594,115000,709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550939-912de14ca3da50ba338fda7b42d6e001&start=115&end=709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550939-912de14ca3da50ba338fda7b42d6e001/thumbnail_115000.jpg","/articles/6545603/Pennsylvania/Brookwood-principal-outlines-new-incentives-celebrates-student-engagement-district-honors-new-teachers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545603-839908ef7fd0912efb8401d17f307cbb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142018&Signature=WwBlcOVCIO3tUjQXo~JqvXGI0yWWoi~BuLlDoeSWaDqDOTsLI8b1l-mCwS~t4LKOU3A1cp9HD9~RrdmQBcffa30fGJ0dfyNW-XB0qcpRuRzuHj6chNgXqJeSfus8hO~6PpIeS7y4IgXTMRQeCMlqmws-95An1Bok8bUiRgwGCEYoz6OXcsTYVE5grFAELmTJ~fh4d6PwIQ9J0jmM7DlKaKZsF4DjFrOH0sEdGDL3A4dF4yCJI06lHcZ-LJdfu6IhJ~FH85QwDnrVF8t6loNmQQEUulE6AIN9QvuuSHFD~~cRp~4ETxhg~~597EX9iU58jg8xboSTPqp2mIB9s8QCrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brookwood Elementary Principal John Osterberry updated the Bristol Township School District board on programs introduced since he joined the school in January, emphasizing attendance and behavior incentives and student engagement events.

Osterberry described multiple new initiatives intended to boost punctuality, positive behavior and school pride. One attendance incentive, described by staff as the “Here on Time Hot Classroom,” rewards punctual classes with a biweekly donut party. A PAW ticket system lets students who follow the code of conduct enter a monthly raffle for a lunch with the principal and shop at a Brookwood “PAW Shop.” The school has also held PSSA pep rallies for grades 3–5, and Osterberry said those events emphasized teamwork, focus and student confidence ahead of the state assessments.

Brookwood also held a book walk on April 25 to honor the late fourth-grade teacher Donna Baker; students and community members donated books for a school book vending machine. The school closed a ribbon-cutting for a new garden, with kindergarten students performing during the ceremony, Osterberry said. He described the school as ‘‘buzzing with fresh excitement’’ and encouraged the community to visit and observe the new programs.

Earlier in the meeting, Chief Academic Officer Amy Coleman led a new-teacher induction recognition. Several new teachers stood to be acknowledged by name and building assignment, including Carly Pfeiffer (kindergarten, Brookwood), Josh Powell (music, Brookwood; next year at Armstrong), and others assigned across district schools. Superintendent Joseph Nitti and board members thanked the new teachers for joining the district and praised the induction program.

Why it matters: The presentations signal investments in school culture and student engagement at Brookwood ahead of the school year’s end and highlight district hiring and induction efforts as administrators prepare for the next school year.

No formal board action resulted from these presentations beyond recognition and thanks.","New Brookwood Principal John Osterberry presented school initiatives including attendance incentives, a PAW ticket system, pep rallies, and a book walk honoring a late teacher. The board also received introductions to the district’s newly hired teachers.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6545608,"Bristol Township SD approves $180.6 million preliminary budget, proposes 5.3% millage increase",2707,710000,3417000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550939-912de14ca3da50ba338fda7b42d6e001&start=710&end=3417","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550939-912de14ca3da50ba338fda7b42d6e001/thumbnail_710000.jpg","/articles/6545608/Pennsylvania/Bristol-Township-SD-approves-1806-million-preliminary-budget-proposes-53-millage-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545608-54dca42f6a43ae0352842b71eb97854b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142018&Signature=NJLnNFkPZe-sZ3xBmIsL57x2xi2WkLWs1SW-smU6WcTqbdbsSAHWiaobV84hIoHZVN~pn4cf0deoTaAp9nLMDdPujEpYfbkloJu~vmBEOVSJ4ILuonG74Qs6yWWswGi8KcGq7rK9yRxULfqn-DFCQC2H3rIKLQhirE6wHMZ7saFw6EEUk-3g3Y9aWKr59puyllhaR54TPAqHnq8qALVwoLRZEYOkKHOhy1~Tp3eanJ9t6okOJ~-mhNQZLLhrbtk4oc31ZlW3W3-i1IhIIGJFff6dN8x8Q-5mGh7UdrnEWPeT6NXv3qS6JSsAhTlXOMxFY8jMiNOXD5IuAzAVPVg0gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bristol Township School District Board of School Directors approved a preliminary 2025-26 spending plan totaling $180,614,018 and moved to set the proposed millage at the Act 1 index, a 5.3% increase, the board voted 8-0 on the motion. Business Manager and Chief Financial Officer John Scavelli presented the budget and said it preserves staffing and existing programs while building in targeted additions for English learners, special education and technology replacement cycles.

Scavelli told the board the district’s largest appropriation is base salaries and employee benefits (about 58% of spending). Tuition obligations (charters, technical high school and certain special placements) total about $23.7 million; special education and pupil services are roughly $18.7 million; debt service is about $12.4 million; transportation and operations make up the remaining major categories. “This budget … preserves all personnel and programs,” Scavelli said, while noting it is a “status quo” budget with some targeted shifts to support initiatives next year.

The administration proposed balancing the budget with three primary revenue actions: a property tax increase at the Act 1 index, partial proceeds from the sale of the FDR building and the use of available fund balance (surplus). Scavelli said the district expects to commit roughly $9.4 million from the FDR sale toward the 2025-26 budget and estimated an additional $7.6 million in sale proceeds that should be realized and available for 2026-27. He cautioned that one-time resources are finite: “As you use one-time funding sources and as you use up surplus, you do create a gap between your regular expenditures [and] your regular revenue sources. Once those one-time sources are gone, they’re gone.”

Scavelli also walked the board through the tax levy calculation. The district proposed increasing the millage rate from 220.14 to 231.81 (reflecting the 5.3% Act 1 index). He said rising property assessments and an increased state property tax reduction allocation help lower the net impact. For the average home, Scavelli said the proposed levy change would add about $219.35 annually (about $18.28 per month). The superintendent, Joseph Nitti, reiterated that the version approved tonight is preliminary and the board will present a final budget for approval in June.

Why it matters: the preliminary approval allows the district to post required budget documents and proceed through the state review and local finalization steps. The board is required to approve a final spending plan before the July 1 start of the fiscal year.

Questions raised during the presentation focused on ongoing special education cost pressures, transportation cost increases, and the district’s reliance on one-time funds as a bridge to 2026-27. Scavelli said the district has built replacement cycles for technology and planned additional staffing for English language learners and special education to match rising student needs.

Action: The board approved the 2025-26 preliminary budget as presented. A roll-call recorded eight yes votes and no negatives.

What's next: The administration will post the proposed budget for public inspection on the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) site as required; the board will consider a final budget in June before implementing the fiscal year on July 1.

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Votes at a glance: Bristol Township School District board approves technical school budget, contract and routine finance items

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Bristol Township SD approves $180.6 million preliminary budget, proposes 5.3% millage increase