The Central Bucks School Board has approved a $460.4 million budget for 2026-2027 with a 5.7% property tax increase, adding roughly $344 to the average homeowner's tax bill. The increase marks the sixth consecutive year taxes have risen. The hike exceeds Pennsylvania's Act 1 limit of 3.5%, with the district citing rising special education costs as justification for the exception, the same reason used last year. Overall expenses are projected to climb $31 million, driven by grade realignment, full-day kindergarten, salaries and benefits, and transportation. Since March, the district has trimmed its deficit from $22.3 million to $19.4 million through salary and benefit reductions, though a multimillion-dollar elementary school renovation project remains on pause.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 5/31/2026