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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Central Bucks SD and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Information Item on 2025-2026 Budget Deficit
The committee will review the budget variance report for the 2025-2026 school year, which concluded on June 30, 2026. The attached forecast shows total expenditures of approximately $432 million against revenues of $420 million, resulting in a projected budget variance (deficit) of approximately $12 million. This highlights a significant structural deficit.
Policy Use
BRIEF STATE AFFAIRS: Item 5.A presents a budget report showing a ~$12M operating deficit for the prior fiscal year. This is a key data point for testimony on school finance, fiscal responsibility, and the need for spending controls. Capture the figures from the ‘2025-26 Budget Variance Forecast’ attachment.
Policy Lever: $12M Operating Deficit
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Contract for Behavioral and Therapy Services
The committee will recommend approval of a contract with Kelly Pediatric Therapy to provide independent contractors for various therapy services, including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and Behavior Technicians. The contract outlines hourly rates, background check requirements, and confidentiality provisions under FERPA. This outsources key special education and behavioral support roles, a significant fiscal and operational decision.
Policy Use
DOCUMENT AND TRACK: Item 4.C approves a contract with Kelly Pediatric Therapy for behavioral services. Document the hourly rates (e.g., BCBA at $99-$114/hr) and the district’s increasing reliance on outsourced contractors for core student support, a key fiscal and accountability issue.
Policy Lever: Contracted Student Services
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Agreement for State-Funded STEM Leadership Program
The committee will recommend approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit to participate in the Chief Science Officers (CSO) Program. The program is funded by a Pennsylvania Department of Education grant and provides a $3,000 stipend for a teacher advisor and $2,000 in mini-grants for student STEM projects. This represents the local adoption of a state-directed and funded educational initiative.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 4.D accepts a state grant for a STEM program. Note this as an example of state-funded programs creating local obligations and administrative overhead, but no immediate action is required.
Policy Lever: State Grant Conditions
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District Leadership
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20 Welden Dr, Doylestown, PA 18901 |
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