Facing a nearly $12 million budget shortfall, the Bensalem Township School Board voted to eliminate 31 positions for the 2026-2027 school year, including elementary teachers, special education teachers, librarians, guidance counselors and nine administrative roles. Board members expressed deep reluctance but said they had no alternative given the district's statutory obligation to pass a balanced budget. The cuts, along with bond restructuring and other savings measures, still leave a roughly $2.7 million gap to close before a preliminary budget vote required by Wednesday, May 27. Board members ruled out further staff reductions, meaning the remaining savings will need to come from structural changes. Ideas floated include potentially closing or renting out the high school pool, reviewing underused software contracts, and reassessing costs for crossing guards and school resource officers. The district has just over a month to find a solution.
Source: Bucks County Courier Times; 4/23/2026