Bensalem Schools
Your direct line to the Bensalem Township School District. We translate official board meetings and superintendent emails into plain English for busy parents. Find updates on the school budget, “Mega School” construction news, weather delays, and student achievements at BHS and beyond.
Bensalem Schools
Energy Projects, Grants & Summer Work – Feb 11th Business Committee Preview
The Big TakeawayThe District is officially launching its next major infrastructure push through the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA).On Wednesday night, the Board will consider selecting Reynolds Energy Services...
How Pennsylvania’s Charter School Funding Formula Works
Pennsylvania funds charter schools through a state-mandated tuition formula that requires each student’s home school district to pay a...
Fact-Checking Rep. Tomlinson’s Claims on Charter School Reform and Bensalem’s Budget Crisis
As Bensalem Township School District prepares to vote on a preliminary budget that includes an 8.26% property tax increase,...
5 Things to Know About Bensalem’s Property Tax Crisis (3-Min Read)
The Bensalem School Board will vote Tuesday, February 18, on whether to raise property taxes by 8.25%—the largest increase in recent memory.If you can't...
How a Charter School Spike Created Bensalem’s $12 Million Budget Crisis
The Bensalem School Board gathered on January 14, 2026, to discuss what Business Administrator John Steffy called "a significant budget challenge."That was putting it...
The $6.5 Million Leak: Is a Flawed Funding Loophole Bankrupting Bensalem Schools?
As the Bensalem Township School District Board grapples with a staggering $188 million preliminary budget and a proposed 8.25% tax increase, a single statistic...
Bensalem Weighs $115–$170 Million Middle School Overhaul: What Parents Need to Know
Bensalem's middle school project has evolved from a simple build vs. renovate choice into a complex district-wide capacity puzzle. Here's where it stands in 2026.
Meet the 2026 Bensalem School Board: Who Represents You?
Meet the nine neighbors making decisions for Bensalem schools in 2026. New members, new leadership under Dr. Deborah King, and an immediate budget crisis with an 8.25% tax increase on the table for February 18.
What Bensalem’s School Tax Increase Means for Your Wallet
The Bensalem School Board's proposed budget includes an 8.25% property tax increase. Here's what that means in actual dollars for homeowners across different price...
Struble Elementary Welcomes New Principal!
After nearly two decades under the leadership of Mrs. Lana Judy, Struble Elementary is turning the page to a new chapter with Mr. Borislav Ben taking the helm.
Bensalem School Board Proposes 2026-27 Budget with Significant Tax Hike
The Big Takeaway
Bensalem Township School District has released its preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 school year, signaling a potential tax increase that exceeds the...
School Board Recap: District Faces Severe Financial Crisis – Jan 28th
The district is facing a “severe budget situation” after exceeding its 2024-2025 budget by over $3 million, leaving the “fund balance” (savings) at a critical low of $3 million—not enough to cover a single month of salaries.
School Board Recap: District Moves to Secure Health Data Software Following IRS Scare
Jan 21, 2026 - Personnel Committee Meeting Recap
The TL;DRHealth Data Security: The board is moving forward with a specialized software renewal to handle Affordable...
