February 4, 2026
Dear Bensalem Township School District Community:
I hope this letter finds you well.
As you may be aware, our district is facing a significant budget shortfall driven largely by rising special education costs and charter school funding obligations, expenses that are mandated and largely outside of our local control. While these pressures create difficult financial challenges, our commitment to supporting students and maintaining high-quality educational programs remains unwavering.
We are still early in the budget development process, and no decisions have been made at this time. We are carefully reviewing all expenditures, advocating for fair and sustainable funding solutions, and working closely with our Board of School Directors to make thoughtful, responsible decisions that protect our students, staff, and community both now and in the future.
Please know that if any reductions become necessary, those who may be impacted will hear directly from the school district.
On February 18, 2026, the Board of School Directors will hold a Special Meeting beginning at 7:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is the Intent to Adopt the Proposed Preliminary Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year and to consider and take action upon any other business that may come before the Board. This proposed preliminary budget does not commit the district to a tax increase. The action under consideration is a procedural step required by the state that allows the district to seek permission to exceed the State’s Act 1 limit on annual tax increases, should it become necessary to address rising costs.
The Proposed Preliminary Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year has been available for public inspection since January 29, 2026 through February 18, 2026 at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center, 3000 Donallen Drive, Bensalem, Pennsylvania during normal business hours. It is also available online at https://www.bensalemsd.org.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support as we work through this process.
Respectfully,
Samuel Lee, Ed.D.
District Superintendent