Public education is more than just learning the basic math, science, English and history; it’s a platform for students to reach their potential and inspires hope for a new generation and a successful future. This institution exists in part because individuals volunteer their time to make informed decisions about the issues facing public schools. Our school board members devote 20+ hours per month to the challenging and complex responsibilities of board business, including voting on budgets, adopting policy, and conducting comprehensive planning.
These dedicated volunteers reside in our community. They are our neighbors, friends, community leaders, and parents at your school.
Bensalem's school directors oversee a $189 million-dollar budget providing a quality education for the more than 6,400 students in our nine schools staffed by 492 teachers, 69 administrative employees, and 566 full and part-time support personnel.
During this month of recognition, please take a moment and show your gratitude for school directors’ time, dedication, and effort year-round. The job they do is necessary to ensure our schools remain a pathway to a promising future for our students. We thank them for advocating on behalf of our collective interest, and most importantly, for making the success of our children their priority.
The locally elected volunteer public servants who contribute to keeping the public school system strong and effective in Bensalem Township are: Dr. Deborah King, President; Stephanie A. Gonzalez Ferrandez, Esq., Vice President; Rodger Allen, Rachel M. Fingles, Esq; Leann Hart; Rebecca Mirra, Esq.; Heather Nicholas; Kate Pascucci; and Karen A. Winters.
Pictured Left to Right
Standing: Dr. Brian Cohen (Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Services); Board Directors Kate Pascucci; Leann Hart; Rachel M. Fingles, Esq.; Heather Nicholas; Rebecca Mirra, Esq.; Karen A. Winters; Rodger Allen; Peter C. Amuso, Esq. (Solicitor)
Sitting: Dr. Victoria Velazquez (Assistant to the Superintendent for K-12 Administration); Dr. Samuel Lee (District Superintendent); Dr. Deborah King (Board President); Stephanie A. Gonzalez Ferrandez, Esq. (Board Vice President)