The Big Takeaway
The Instructional Affairs Committee is focused on expanding academic opportunities at the high school level while reviewing how technology and gifted programs are handled for younger students. The biggest news for high schoolers is the addition of a new Advanced Placement (AP) business course for the upcoming school year. Meanwhile, the committee opened discussions on Chromebook usage for K-2 students and reviewed data regarding the district’s Gifted and Talented (GT) program.+4
For The Parents (Policy & Curriculum)
- New AP Class: The committee moved to add “AP Business with Personal Finance” to the 2026-2027 Program of Studies.+1
- K-2 Tech Usage: Administrators held a discussion regarding the use of Chromebooks for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
- Gifted Program Review: The committee reviewed data and enrollment figures for the Gifted and Talented (GT) program.+1
- New Club: A new “Speech and Debate Team” club was approved for Bensalem High School.
- Student Travel:
- MCJROTC: Approved a trip to the Marksmanship National Championships in Sandy, UT (Feb 4-7, 2026).
- Baseball Team: Approved a trip to the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, SC (March 30-April 4, 2026).
The Price Tag (Spending & Contracts)
- Special Education Tuition: $174,159 – Contract with DCF Regional School to provide educational services for two special education students, as required by their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Personnel Moves
- Routine staffing changes only.
Note: This summary is based on the official Instructional Affairs Committee Meeting agenda/minutes provided by the Bensalem Township School District.
