Will Sequestration Affect Bensalem Schools?
Though Bensalem Township School District superintendent is following the situation, he has no comment as to how sequestration will affect Bensalem schools.
Though it is said that the possible sequestration will cause loss in funding for Pennsylvania education, Superintendent Dr. David Baugh did not say how Bensalem Township School District will be affected. "He is closely watching the situation, but has no comment at this time," said Susan Phy, the district's school and community relations liaison. If sequestration—a series of automatic cuts—were to take effect, "Pennsylvania will lose approximately $26.4 million in funding for primary and secondary education, putting around 360 teacher and aide jobs at risk," a press release from the White House said. This is just one example of the impact that will take place this year alone in the state. Congress has until Feb. 28 at midnight to act or …
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Michael Carcel
4:28 am on Saturday, March 2, 2013
The school district has nothing to worry about, it is the taxpayers that do. You need to start looking at busing from two blocks away, tuition for people using the system and extracurricular activities that are just that, extras (probably stealing too)! more ›