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Bensalem School District Budget

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 potentially raise property taxes by 8.25%—the largest increase in recent memory.If you...

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...

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...

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...