The Big Takeaway
The most pressing issue for taxpayers this month involves late school tax bills. The Business, Facilities & Technology Committee discussed reports that many residents did not receive their bills until December due to postal service delays, resulting in unfair penalty fees. The committee is now considering reimbursing these penalty fees for residents who have contacted the district regarding the delay.+1
For The Parents (Policy & Curriculum)
- Tax Bill Help: A spreadsheet is being reviewed to track residents who reached out about late bills, with a potential reimbursement of penalties on the table.
- Snyder Spring Fling: The committee is moving to approve the facility rental request for the Snyder Middle School PTO’s “Spring Fling” event.+1
- Food Service Interns: The district is formalizing agreements to host two unpaid interns within the Food Services department.
The Price Tag (Spending & Contracts)
- Snyder Middle School Upgrades: $62,150 (Maximum) – A contract awarded to Nexgen to upgrade building controls at Snyder Middle School, paid for via construction funds.
- Wi-Fi Improvements: $42,000 (Maximum) – Authorization to purchase new Aruba access points to support district technology.
- Surplus Sale: The district plans to sell discontinued binding machines, paper slicers, and supplies to the highest bidder on Municibid.
Personnel Moves
- Routine staffing changes only.
Note: This summary is based on the official Business, Facilities & Technology Committee Meeting agenda/minutes provided by the Bensalem Township School District.
