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Bensalem school board adopts resolution urging increased state education funding; approves regional budget and personnel moves
Summary
The Bensalem Township School District board adopted a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to increase state education funding, approved the Bucks County Technical High School budget by roll call, carried routine consent items and approved the appointment of a director of business operations after a 6–3 vote.
The Bensalem Township School District Board of School Directors adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to increase state funding for public education and carried several budget and personnel actions at its regular action meeting.
Board member (speaker 9) read a resolution that cites the Commonwealth’s constitution and cited figures for rising mandated costs and a widening funding gap; the board voted to adopt the resolution by voice vote. The resolution calls for sustained increases to basic education funding, higher special-education funding, and support for career and technical education.
Board members who supported the resolution stressed the burden on local taxpayers and encouraged residents to contact state legislators. A board member noted the district may face a local tax impact and urged public awareness while the resolution is sent to local representatives and the General Assembly.
The board approved the Bucks County Technical High School budget for 2026–27 in a roll-call vote required by the sending-district rules; the chair announced the roll call and the motion carried.
The meeting also carried a slate of consent-agenda items, including routine minutes, treasurer reports, instructional- and business-affairs items, and personnel items. The board approved requests for 1:1 special-education assistance agreements with Burlington County Special Services for two students for the 2026–27 school year and approved several settlement and waiver agreements concerning individual students that were discussed in executive session.
On personnel, the board moved to appoint a director of business operations. The candidate was discussed in public comment; several directors said they welcomed the hire but others said terms of the employment agreement raised financial concerns. After discussion the board approved the appointment by a recorded voice tally of six in favor and three opposed.
Votes at a glance • Motion to approve agenda as presented — carried (voice vote). • Consent agenda (minutes, treasurer, instructional/business/personnel items) — carried (voice vote). • Resolution calling for increased state funding — carried (voice vote). • Approval of 1:1 special-education agreements with Burlington County Special Services — carried (voice vote). • Approve settlement/waiver and release agreements for confidential student matters discussed in executive session — carried (voice votes). • Approval of Bucks County Technical High School budget for 2026–27 — carried (roll call). • Appointment of a director of business operations — carried (6–3).
The meeting closed with reminders about a public Q&A on the proposed final budget and other upcoming committee and business meetings. The board adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
